Zeus's grace is higher than the sky

"The bad news is that the owner of this place is quite powerful, and if we all attack together, we'll just be easy prey. The good news is that he's relatively friendly, so we have a good chance."

"Is that so? But let's deal with the immediate problem first."

The gazes of all the great demons turned toward the distant Great Yan army.

"An army composed of beings that are neither human nor demon, including aliens and undead creatures, with several possessing extremely powerful auras. This may be a test given to us by the master of this place."

When a powerful, solitary yokai is confronted with a strong military leader who coordinates changes in formation, it becomes extremely difficult for yokai like Yakumo Yukari to handle them. In particular, Sou Tingbo, who is skilled in using lightning, is like a natural enemy to yokai living in the shadows, as his extremely yang lightning is like a natural enemy to them.

Chapter 231 First Encounter and Clash

"That was too impulsive. Negotiate, negotiate! How could you just resort to violence? For that kind of being, force should be the least important thing."

Yukari Yakumo pressed down the eager crowd.

"However, a certain amount of force is still needed for self-defense. Kazama Yuuka, Yagokoro Eirin, and Reimu, let's go meet the guests."

"Why do I have to go along?"

Reimu Hakurei, the shrine maiden of Gensokyo in this generation, is quite powerful, but she is still far from being among the top tier of Gensokyo. Only under the "rules" of a game can she "exterminate" the great youkai.

Although she is not as powerful as the so-called great youkai, as the core of Gensokyo, the Jinchūriki of the Hakurei Barrier in a sense, and the symbol of Gensokyo, she is naturally required to appear in all important occasions.

A gap appeared out of thin air before the Great Yan army, and countless crimson eyes swirled within it. This scene reminded the surrounding soldiers of the hellish sight they had encountered during the Eclipse.

His legs went weak, and he could barely hold the halberd in his hand.

"Don't be afraid!"

A deep, resonant voice spread throughout the entire army, instantly calming the restless Great Yan troops. The soldiers' legs no longer felt weak, and they gripped their halberds tightly.

Holding the talisman in his hand, Cang Tingbo let out a long sigh.

Fortunately, there was a "calm mind" talisman left by my great-grandfather, which, when used in conjunction with the Originium spell, would have caused a lot of trouble.

At that point, we'll probably have to kill a bunch of deserters on the battlefield just to barely keep the formation from falling apart.

"Where did this evil spirit come from, playing tricks here! Show yourself at once!"

Cang Tingbo drew his sword, which crackled with lightning. His decades of cultivation were embodied in this single strike.

"Oh dear, don't be so fierce. When meeting strangers, a lady should always be prepared."

Contrary to expectations of demons, several stunningly beautiful women emerged from the gap.

Cang Tingbo and the soldiers behind him were as if they had been granted a pardon.

However, Suzuki Satoru frowned as he watched through the surveillance magic. He had already used his detection magic to find out about the "angels" he had encountered before. Although each of them was a boss template creature with a level of over 150 and a race that sounded extremely prestigious, the conditions for victory were not difficult.

They cannot descend to the mortal world; they merely use the Overlord's Egg to temporarily drag people into the Eclipse every 243 years. As long as they can escape, that's fine. If they die, they can be resurrected. The group of people cannot pursue them, and their health is extremely low. As long as one can break through their defenses with strong willpower, even someone much lower level can be killed. As for Jibril, Suzuki Satoru already considers her a so-called "plot kill" and she is not a creature that can be measured.

But the women in front of him made Suzuki Satoru curse inwardly.

"Yukari Yakumo, a gap youkai, can twist the rules within a domain at will. She can even freely traverse space by using the gaps, and is even suspected of having the power to cross the realm of life and death. She has instant-kill skills and a second life."

"Yuuka Kazami possesses infinite magic power, can create clones of equal strength, has no cooldown on her ultimate move, deals massive area-of-effect damage, and inflicts instant injury or death upon contact. Furthermore, she can regenerate at super speed, making her a pure stat monster."

"Yagokoro Eirin is immortal and can only be defeated through sealing techniques. She is proficient in magic and is immune to sealing magic below the Super Rank. Even Super Rank magic at this stage cannot achieve absolute sealing."

"They are all level 150 boss templates."

They can even cooperate with each other, and there are no special victory conditions. With its extreme stats and extreme mechanics, it's definitely a terrible game.

"Oh!" Suzuki Satoru's eyes lit up as he looked at a girl dressed as a shrine maiden behind the three of them.

"Reimu Hakurei, level 80, an ordinary human. Her physical strength, magic power, and combat skills are all mediocre. She's not even a boss template. She also has a close connection with the three of them. Could she be a core-type monster? It's a pity that we can only investigate this far, but it should be enough."

Suzuki Satoru had encountered this mode in the game before. The other monsters guarding the gate were practically invincible in terms of stats, with only one elite monster in the core area that wasn't particularly powerful. Once the elite monster was killed, the other monsters would either die immediately or their stats would drop back to normal.

"No, no, we still need to be careful. Reality isn't a game. Pandora, bring that to me."

"Yes, Lord Momonga."

A world-class item, the most powerful item in the game. Once used, it can instantly turn the tide of battle, making it comparable to a strategic nuclear weapon.

The only World Item that Suzuki Satoru had Pandora retrieve that was specifically for exploration, and because it couldn't be used in combat, Suzuki Satoru acquired it at a relatively low price despite its World Item status.

"I thought it would just sit there collecting dust, but I never expected it to be so useful this time."

Aside from Suzuki Satoru's Great Tomb of Nazarick, other top guilds have a large number of members. In PvE, even without this item, they can quickly obtain information by piling up corpses, and the cost of using this item is far higher than using corpses to gather information. As for PvP, those who reach this level are already well-known in the game, and other players know their killer moves. They can't find out about world-class items of the same level, so this item is not very useful.

"Let me see how Reimu Hakurei is connected to the other three."

"After Reimu Hakurei dies, she reduces the sanity of the other three. Just as I expected, she is a core monster."

But Suzuki Satoru was glad he had remained calm as he continued watching.

"Entered a state of rage, attacks are greatly enhanced, all power is unleashed, and even other bosses will enter the fray. Damn, thank goodness I checked beforehand, that was really sneaky. Let me check again, victory condition: diplomatic victory?"

Suzuki Satoru looked at the information provided and was completely baffled.

"Victory can be achieved by relocating all humans in Gensokyo within the specified time and protecting them for a period of time, while ensuring that the humans do not exhibit any signs of fear?"

This was the first time Suzuki Satoru had ever seen such victory conditions.

"Fine, it means we can't force it, which suits me just fine."

At this moment, Uncle Cangting stepped forward.

Due to the suddenness of the situation, only the nominal ***** of this team can conduct the conversation.

Cang Tingbo naturally saw that the three were exceptionally strong, and the lightning on his Cang Tong tree intensified.

"What a terrifying old man. Judging from his appearance and the fact that he can control lightning, he must have bloodline similar to the Qilin in the East. He is much stronger than that so-called Abe no Seimei."

"What business do you gentlemen have blocking our path? Please make way immediately and do not delay the army's advance!"

Chapter 232 The Arrival of the Robin

"Of course, but I want to find out the army's purpose so that I don't accidentally get involved in something I shouldn't and suffer unnecessary disaster."

The Great Yan army was composed of many different people and had clearly been on the move for many days. Despite its superior equipment and elite status, the soldiers' morale was on the verge of collapse. It was hard to imagine what they had encountered before.

"It's alright to speak out; our purpose in coming here is for justice!"

Cang Tingbo recounted the conjectures and embellishments made by Gong Qing Dafu in the court, as well as the fierce enemies he had encountered along the way.

Although Cang Tingbo spoke with righteous indignation, and in his words the Great Yan army was mighty and invincible, defeating his imagined "enemy country" several times, in Yakumo Yukari's eyes, it was a completely different story.

In a sense, the small animals that were transformed into human form through the Originium Enhancement Pack could not feel the pressure from Zeus. They believed that they had severely damaged the so-called "enemy country" along the way, but Yukari Yakumo was well aware of how terrifying the local master was.

The so-called "ghosts and gods" or "demons" are probably just that person's pets or toys, or at most, an abandoned experimental site. The so-called march of the Great Yan army and the so-called powerful enemies defeated are probably nothing more than a wonderful drama in that person's eyes.

"It's really sad."

Yakumo Yukari glanced at Cang Tingbo with a slightly pitying look.

"I see. Then we will naturally make way for you and your army. Please wait a moment."

Yukari Yakumo raised her hand and set up a sound-isolating barrier.

"It is obvious that we cannot disturb that person's enjoyment. That person and his army must pass through here to see that lord in the final moments of his life."

Yagokoro Eirin nodded. As the brain of the moon, she instantly analyzed the situation after hearing Cang Tingbo's description.

"The key question is, to what extent should we go? After they pass the test, should we continue to provide assistance? And to what extent?"

Understanding the nature of the matter is only the first step; the key is to determine the appropriate level of action. One must neither become too deeply involved with that group nor spoil their enjoyment. The army's struggle against a powerful enemy might just be what they find enjoyable.

"So what should we do? Fight them and then kick them out?"

Yakumo Yukari shook her head fiercely.

"No, no, no, the opposing force is not weak. If the conflict escalates, they might use some secret weapon against us. Besides, we might not even be able to win their favor. It would be a losing proposition."

Kazami Yuuka gradually became irritable.

"This won't work, that won't work, this is such a hassle."

Several magic cannon shots shot straight into the sky. Kazami Yuuka managed to release the frustration in her heart. Even though she was usually a mindless battle maniac, she could now tell the priorities. Facing an absolute powerhouse, she couldn't solve anything with her own strength. At this moment, the only thing she could rely on was the wisdom of the two people in front of her.

"Hey, wanna have a private chat? Can I join you?"

A strange voice suddenly appeared in their ears.

"who is it?"

......

The robin, after a long journey, finally arrived at Arillow-VI.

Since she did not deliberately conceal her whereabouts, it was only natural that when her spaceship landed, the area within a ten-mile radius was already completely surrounded.

"Master, is this alright?"

The girl, using the aliases Su Youli and Feng Chuanxiang, easily reached the front of the crowd by following behind Yun Li, the most beloved granddaughter of General Huaiyan.

"So what? Getting in here is all about skill."

"Really capable? Didn't you just use your special privileges to let us in?"

"What are you thinking about? Hurry up, the more you lag, the more difficult it will become."

After saying that, Yun Li's figure flashed and disappeared in front of the two of them.

"Huh?"

When the two first arrived in this world, Yun Li, who had just suffered a defeat, took them in as her disciples on a whim. Under Yun Li's guidance, not only did their bodies become stronger through daily training, but their twisted personalities were also gradually corrected.

Teacher Da Xiang, who initially only breathed on people he was close to, couldn't help but reveal his true nature after getting to know Yun Li. As a result, he got a good beating several times during the first few times he breathed on her.

Toyokawa Shoko never expected that the petite girl would attack without warning, each move causing her excruciating pain without causing any serious injury. She showed no mercy, leaving the girl bedridden for three whole days before she could barely stand up.

Does it really work?

Just as she had been training for the past month, Toyokawa Shoko lifted her leg and stepped into the crowd.

Before she could even react, the muscle memory from her arduous training propelled her through layers of people to the very front.

"It's amazing! I thought martial arts were just something that could only improve health, but I never expected them to be so amazing!"

Nagasaki Sosei, using the alias Su Youli, also made it to the front row with her exquisite footwork.

"You two are quite talented, although it's only the basics. For an ordinary person to reach this level, it would take at least one or two years, and at most three to five years."

"Master, how long have you been practicing?"

Hearing Yun Li's praise, Toyokawa Shoko didn't say anything, but she raised her proud head slightly like a swan.

"As for me, it takes about three days. This kind of thing is just the beginning. It depends on your comprehension. The better your talent, the faster you can get started. But it gets harder after that. It's a slow and steady process. You have to practice diligently day after day and year after year to achieve even a small degree of success."

"Wow, three days? Master, you must be the fastest in the Immortal Boat Alliance."

Yun Li was initially a little proud of herself for having mastered the skills in just three days, but upon hearing her two disciples' words, the corners of her mouth that had just turned up immediately froze.

Even she had to admit that there are always people more talented than her, and that the two previous sword masters of the Luofu Immortal Ship were far more talented than her. Yan Qing and Jing Liu had only spent a day learning the basics back then, and she had completely crushed them.

"Look, the lady robin is coming down."

The scene instantly spiraled out of control, with wave after wave of noise. If it weren't for the powerful mechanical guards, a serious stampede of the corpses would have occurred.

The three women's gazes followed the spaceship's hatch, where a beautiful figure appeared.

Her stunning beauty and gentle yet strong temperament captivated everyone.

With just one glance, Toyokawa Shoko and Nagasaki Motoyo understood the insurmountable gap between them and the robin on the path to becoming idols.

No matter how eloquently they describe their careers on stage, there is an insurmountable chasm—life. They will not sacrifice their lives for this career, that is, to die in order to become outstanding idols.

The robin, however, reached a level beyond that; rather than dying for it, she lived for it.

Chapter 233 New Momentum

The word "idol" seems to have been created specifically for the woman in front of us; the glamorous clothes and dazzling lights are far less attractive than the charisma she exudes.

"Ms. Robin is a world-renowned singer. In addition to her incredibly beautiful singing voice, her love for helping countries and planets in the interstellar space that are in distress or being invaded is the icing on the cake."

Yun Li turned around and looked at the two people whose eyes were full of envy and longing, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

As the saying goes, enthusiasm fades quickly. Although Toyokawa Shoko and Nagasaki Motoyo were both exceptionally talented, they were not truly committed to learning martial arts. Their initial passion was quickly worn away once they even started.

Judging from their expressions, they would probably do anything to have a private chat with the robin.