Chapter 47 Reverse Intrusion
As the battle horns of Bai Zhe sounded, the portal to the Holy Terra Empire gradually took shape. This enormous and complex teleportation device stood at the deepest part of the imperial capital, radiating a profound black light.
The news of Bai Zhe's appearance in the otherworldly portal shattered the peace of the Silvermoon Federation like an uninvited thunderbolt. Although the threat from the enemy was unknown, the Moonlit Singers, the rulers of the Silvermoon Federation, considered them nothing more than insignificant invaders. Since ancient times, they had been the masters of the world, standing at the pinnacle of divine power, overlooking all things.
However, faced with this sudden threat, the clergy of the Silvermoon Federation, especially the Moon Wheel Apostles who were directly appointed by the goddess, dared not underestimate it. They were clergy representatives personally appointed by the goddess Tilia, possessing the ability to communicate directly with her, and bearing the heavy responsibility of conveying the goddess's will and safeguarding divine authority. At this moment, an emergency meeting of the Federation's high-ranking clergy had begun.
Within the magnificent, golden temple in the capital of the Silvermoon Federation, the Moon Wheel Apostles stood silently in a circle before the altar. Above the altar, a bright, illusory moon gently rotated, like a dazzling star in the Milky Way. This was a sacred symbol bestowed upon them by the goddess Tilia, signifying her protection and guidance for all the Moon Wheel Apostles.
A solemn atmosphere permeated the temple, so quiet it was almost breathtaking. The Moon Apostle stood solemnly, his robes fluttering slightly, awaiting instructions from the moonlight.
Finally, subtle changes began to occur in the space of the temple. The illusory moon on the altar gradually brightened and began to expand, emitting a dazzling light. Within the light, the figure of the goddess Tilia appeared and disappeared, gradually coalescing into a concrete image, like a holy goddess descending from the heavens, radiating endless brilliance and a mysterious aura.
"Apostles of the Moon Wheel," Tilia's voice, like a whispering wind, echoed through every corner of the temple, carrying a sacred and noble majesty, "the dimensional world you know has been shattered by the gates of other realms. The portals have been opened, and enemies will invade our world. You must respond in my name and fight the invaders with all your might."
Eusia, the chief apostle, bowed his head, knelt on the ground, and placed his hands on his chest, expressing his piety and obedience to the goddess. His voice was like a whisper in the wind: "Noble Goddess of Silver Light, your will will surely be carried out swiftly."
As these words fell, the moonlight began to dim, and Tilia's figure slowly disappeared into the void, allowing the atmosphere inside the temple to gradually return to normal.
Yusia bowed deeply, her voice low and powerful: "We will use the goddess's name to destroy all alien invasions and protect the Silver Moon Federation."
The Moon Wheel Apostles sprang into action. Holy light shimmered across the temple plaza, and the power of the Silver Moon Gods continuously gathered. Beams of silver-white light pierced the air like lightsabers, coalescing behind each Moon Wheel Apostle to form a massive array that encircled the entire temple, signifying a nationwide state of emergency.
The Moon Wheel Apostles then left the temple, carrying the goddess's decree, and swiftly went to their respective posts. Yusia, on the other hand, personally went to the Silver Moon Federation's command center to meet with the commanders of various armies and discuss the next steps in military deployment.
Meanwhile, the Silver Moon Federation's army began to assemble rapidly. The Moon Wheel Envoy's order roused the nobles and officers of the entire federation to action immediately. The defensive lines around the teleportation portal were reinforced, the power of the divine array began to gradually increase, and tens of thousands of soldiers marched in tight and orderly formations, filled with an unwavering determination to win.
"The portal has been opened, and the enemy is about to descend." Duke Lister, one of the rulers of the Silvermoon Federation and a high-ranking nobleman of the Silvermoon Singer, stood at the window of the tower, looking down at the square below with disdain in his eyes. "What trash thinks it can threaten us? How laughable."
"Your Grace, although we disdain these enemies from who-knows-where, as the goddess has said, we must be cautious," the priestess whispered, her eyes gleaming with a mysterious light as she stared intently at the distant portal. "If these enemies truly come from another dimension, they may bring unknown powers and threats, and we cannot afford to be careless."
Duke Lister frowned slightly, then gave a cold laugh: "The goddess has already given the instructions herself, so I don't need to worry too much. You can take the command if you want. I need to practice my meditation, so I'll have to stay and apologize."
Under the organization of the Moon Wheel Apostles, the Silver Moon Federation swiftly erected a massive defensive fortification at the portal's entrance. Due to the portal's immense size and its connection to an unknown world, this defensive line brought together almost all the forces from the Silver Moon Federation and its vassal states.
First, tens of thousands of clergy and priests activated the Moon Array, guided by moonlight. This was a defensive array constructed from the most powerful divine energy of the Silver Moon Federation, capable of isolating any external intrusion or interference. The array emitted a dazzling silver light, illuminating the entire sky as if at the moment of transition between day and night.
Secondly, elite troops from the Silvermoon Federation, clad in Silvermoon armor and wielding divine weapons, began setting up multiple defensive lines around the portal. These elite warriors, empowered by moonlight, possessed formidable combat abilities, utilizing special powers such as illusions, reality distortion, and time travel to gain an overwhelming advantage in battle. Simultaneously, troops from the Federation's vassal states also began deploying heavy weaponry around the defensive lines to prepare for a potential enemy invasion.
The Silvermoon Federation's formidable defenses completely surrounded the area around the portal, and the top nobles, who were Silvermoon Singers, had gathered to provide decision-making support for any potential battle. Although they did not truly regard the enemy as a powerful adversary, they still followed the will of the gods and exercised considerable caution.
However, half a month later, the instructions from the Black Moon Goddess Exa were not merely defensive. From the Silver Moon Federation's palace, she issued a direct command: "Protect the portal and prepare for a reverse invasion of the enemy world." This order shook the entire Federation's high command. Exa, revered as a ruthless and tyrannical moon goddess, possessed formidable divine power and wisdom. At the full moon, she was the goddess who bestowed immense power upon all the nobles of the Silver Moon Federation; but as the lunar eclipse approached, her violence and cold-blooded ruthlessness were laid bare.
"Let us send these invaders from another world into eternal darkness," Exa's voice echoed throughout the Silvermoon Federation like divine punishment, "Let them feel the power of the moon in their world, let their countries become our colonies, and let them understand true fear and despair."
Under Exa's command, the Silvermoon Federation's army swiftly organized, preparing to cross the portal and invade the enemy's world after repelling their attack. For this grand plan, hundreds of thousands of elite warriors began troop preparations near the portal. It was estimated that in ten days, they would ride the moonlight, cross the portal, and enter the territory of the Holy Terra Empire. The Silvermoon Federation's clergy were ready to use powerful moonlight magic to buff the army and charge the portal, enabling them to unleash overwhelming power within the enemy's dimension.
The shadow of war has already fallen.