Summoning Millions of Gods Daily, My Strength Equals Theirs Combined Chapter 648 -648-The War Council Hall’s Final Verdict

At this moment, the assembled experts were akin to frogs peering up from the depths of a well.

Regardless of their shattered understanding of reality, none could even begin to fathom how such a feat had been pulled off.

The eyes of the Dawn Ripper glimmered with the sharpness of a honed blade.

"Do not dwell on it. Our immediate priority is to neutralize the legions of the Crossbridge Divine Court with all possible speed. The sooner, the better!"

"Furthermore, a portion of the Crossbridge forces had already managed to infiltrate the Endless Starlight Isle in secret. We must root them out and destroy them entirely while we wait to ensure no further complications arise."

A quasi-Eternal Sage-rank from Celestian stated, "Searches have already been initiated. The investigation is currently in full gear."

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Deep within the Arcane Godsea of the Endless Starlight Isle, the War Council Hall stood in defiance of the void.

It was an opulent palace suspended beneath the firmament, featuring seats sculpted from brilliant star cores, all drifting within the expanse.

The floor beneath was a seamless expanse of crystal, mirroring the brilliant luminescence of the stars above.

Every seat was occupied by a figure of immense significance.

Presiding at the head were Artharion of Celestian, the God of Old Mysteries of Beaststar Sylvan, the Lord of Oblivion of the Oblivion Sanctum, the Fated Monarch of the Fated Royal Court, the Guild President of the Council of Kunkar, the Primordial Sage of the Primordial Ancients, the Lord of the Void of the Ethereal Star Domain, the Guide of the Skyvault Expanse, the Frost Sovereign of the Holy Multitude Alliance, and the Flame Sovereign of the Endless Flame Domain.

These ancient quasi-Eternal Sage-ranks had long since transcended the conventional limits of their station, standing on the precipice of the Eternal Sage rank.

Yet, that final hurdle—the mastery of the Fate River and the reception of the Mandate of Heaven—remained an impenetrable wall, compelling them to accumulate power over eons.

Their prestige reigned supreme across every starfield within the Endless Starlight Isle. Among the myriad hegemonic powers and Divine Courts, their words carried absolute authority.

They were also the primary bulwark against the invasion of the Primordial River Cosmos during the great war.

"With the protection of the Endless Starlight Shield, the security of our home is currently guaranteed."

"Our next deliberation must focus on addressing the looming threat from the Crossbridge Divine Court."

Artharion spoke first, his tone measured and serene.

"The secret held by Aurek is profoundly unique. It is my firm belief that those hundred billion Supreme Sage-rank troops are intrinsically linked to that very mystery."

"We cannot risk delaying, as he may deploy even greater forces or unveil further hidden trump cards."

"While the Endless Starlight Shield offers protection, relying on it indefinitely is not a viable long-term strategy."

Taking up the discussion, the Frost Sovereign of the Holy Multitude Alliance spoke with cold, majestic authority.

"Every faction has contributed the strength as promised. Per our agreement, each power must provide at least one quasi-Eternal Sage-rank and no fewer than a hundred Supreme Sage-ranks."

"The Holy Multitude Alliance has committed myself and seven additional quasi-Eternal Sage-ranks. Likewise, other major powers have pledged at least half of their reserves."

"By my estimation, we have gathered approximately six million quasi-Eternal Sage-ranks and thirteen billion Supreme Sage-ranks."

The Endless Starlight Isle is composed of countless starfields, home to a vast multitude of hegemonic powers and Divine Courts.

Even with each faction providing only a single quasi-Eternal Sage-rank, their combined forces reached a staggering total of six million.

The count of Supreme Sage-ranks had reached a monumental thirteen billion.

For influential powers like Celestian, Beaststar Sylvan, and the Oblivion Sanctum, each held fifteen quasi-Eternal Sage-ranks, meaning their reported 'half-reserves' were almost certainly an understatement.

True, the full depth of their foundations remained a closely guarded secret from one another.

Even so, thirteen billion Supreme Sage-ranks were surely enough to face the hundred-billion-strong army of the Crossbridge Divine Court directly.

The six million quasi-Eternal Sage-ranks were even more formidable, representing a core force capable of crushing the Crossbridge Divine Court completely.

The assembly in the War Council Hall nodded in silent consensus.

The Lord of Oblivion then offered a sharp reminder.

"Certain hidden remnants of the Crossbridge Divine Court remain active within the Endless Starlight Isle. We must be vigilant against any sabotage in our rear once our offensive begins."

"That matter is ours to handle."

The quasi-Eternal Sage-ranks of Standarin, alongside the rulers of the Arcane God Mountain and the Soul Sanctum, claimed this responsibility.

As these chaotic regions fell under their dominion, they had no intention of allowing external factions to intrude under the guise of security.

"The Crossbridge Divine Court has amassed one hundred billion troops in the northern Sea of Chaos. Reports suggest these legions possess exceptional martial prowess."

"God of Old Mysteries, I request that you lead one million quasi-Eternal Sage-ranks and three billion Supreme Sage-ranks to reinforce the northern front. Join with the four hundred thousand quasi-Eternal Sage-ranks and one hundred million Supreme Sage-ranks already deployed there. Your objective is to gauge their true combat effectiveness."

He continued, his voice hardening.

"Fated Monarch, take two million quasi-Eternal Sage-ranks and five billion Supreme Sage-ranks. Depart for the eastern edge of the chaos starfield immediately. Open a Star-realm Gate, maneuver toward the Sanctuary of Rebirth, and execute a pincer movement to sever the retreat of the Crossbridge Divine Court."

"The rest of you will gather in the north and await further commands. Once the probe is complete and our flanking force is in position, we will launch a unified strike to eradicate the Crossbridge army within the Standarin Universe."

"Are there any objections?"

The Primordial War God General had laid out the strategy with cold precision.

The primary force would engage the hundred-billion-strong army while drawing out Aurek's potential traps, while the flanking force of two million quasi-Eternal Sage-ranks would strike the death blow from the rear.

The plan was elegant in its simplicity.

Following a brief moment of reflection, the assembled sages gave their approval.

The Lord of the Ethereal Star Domain then interjected, his tone heavy with implication.

"Once the Crossbridge Divine Court is destroyed, we must secure Aurek alive to claim his secret."

"That secret must be returned to this hall and made common knowledge, or distrust will inevitably fracture our alliance."

This declaration caused a noticeable shift in the gaze of those present.

The true prize they hungered for was not the destruction of the enemy army, but the elusive secret held by Aurek.

The alliance had formed so rapidly not merely due to the threat of the enemy, but because they were all obsessed with this mysterious path to Eternity.

Whether the legend of eternity was true mattered little; the mere potential for it was enough to incite madness.

Artharion and the God of Old Mysteries exchanged a look before nodding.

"Before the council reveals the secret, anyone attempting to hoard it for themselves will face the collective wrath of all factions."

"Then let us set forth without delay!"

"Agreed..."

Moments later, the quasi-Eternal Sage-ranks vanished into the distance, appearing as shooting stars bathed in the light of fate.

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In the northern reaches of the Endless Starlight Isle,

the enemy forces had swelled to a massive one hundred billion.

This represented the full might of the Crossbridge Divine Court’s front-line concentration.

Inside the Standarin Universe,

the Swordsea Sacred Platform drifted aimlessly over the Sea of Chaos.

Aurek remained constantly alert, his focus fixed on the opposing side of the sea.

The Swordsea Saintess approached with the humility of a lowly servant, speaking in a whisper.

"Your Majesty, the Endless Starlight Shield is a legacy of ancient, mysterious taboos. It draws upon the source power of the Arcane Godsea and is reinforced by the combined Fate Rivers of countless starfields, further hardened by the unique arts of our opponents."

"This barrier successfully repelled the Rivera demon race during the Primordial River Cosmos era."

"No count of quasi-Eternal Sage-ranks can shatter it. Only the intervention of an Eternal Sage-rank would suffice!"

"And even for a true Eternal Sage-rank, breaching the deep foundations of the Endless Starlight Isle is an immense challenge."

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