# 1411
Chapter 1412: "Spirit Medium" - Last Stand
Yang Jian's combat power was already among the top among Chief Gods, but no matter how strong he was, he could not possibly defeat such a terrifying number of deities.
The number of Chief Gods in the Heavenly Temple was not less than that of Great Xia, nor were the top-tier forces. As several Chief Gods joined forces to attack, it only took a moment for Yang Jian's "Heavenly Manifestation" to be shattered into pieces.
Under immense pressure, Yang Jian caught a glimpse in his peripheral vision of several Lesser Gods behind him falling one after another. His eyes instantly flushed crimson!
"Don't let him delay us alone." The divine figure enveloped in sunlight said calmly. "Destroy that city."
Streams of divine light streaked past Yang Jian, like countless meteors crashing into Chennan Pass. Lines of code emerged from the void, weaving into a net that attempted to engulf the entire pass. However, under the combined assault of the gods, it shattered apart in mere seconds!
Inside Chennan Pass, Guan Zai spat out a mouthful of blood, his face turning ashen.
"Activate war module." His eyes locked onto the rapidly approaching gods as he spoke coldly.
The twelve war fortresses of Great Xia were each guarded by one Chief God, three to five Lesser Gods, and one Human Apex as their peak combat forces. Fortresses lacking Human Apex would be reinforced with special squads or Night Watch teams of slightly lesser strength. Due to its strategic position, Chennan Pass had Chief Gods, Lesser Gods, and Human Apex of the absolute highest caliber stationed there.
Even so, facing the full frontal assault of the entire Heavenly Temple, this defensive line remained fragile as paper... At this point, Chennan Pass had no choice but to fight to the death.
With deafening rumbling, missile silos rose from between the outer and inner walls of Chennan Pass. Countless weapons bearing the essence of modern technology roared into the clouds, transforming into dense curtains of fire that surged toward the gods like a tide.
Dazzling flames exploded in the air, white-hot fire interweaving into a burning sun that engulfed the countless divine figures descending from the sky.
Within this barrage, the gods' advance was noticeably impeded. The Lesser Gods especially had countless divine lights swirling around them, forming walls to jointly withstand this frantic bombardment.
When Mumu made a wish at Asgard, the two nuclear bombs obtained caused the Underworld Goddess Hel to temporarily retreat. Among Chennan Pass's thermal weapon reserves, there were also several nuclear bombs. The combined explosion's power was something even Chief God-level entities wouldn't dare withstand head-on.
"This kind of attack won't last long." A low voice emerged from among the countless divine figures. "Send the beast horde first."
As the words fell, beast growls rose in succession like thunder rolling across the heavens, pouring out from the "void gates" in the clouds. Numerous Divine Beasts with massive forms and surging divine power charged forward like a tide, crashing toward that blazing curtain of fire.
Makara was a Divine Beast species from Hindu mythology. Beyond that, the Heavenly Temple had also corralled large numbers of other Divine Beasts—two-headed birds, four-nosed elephants, and grotesque creatures seemingly stitched together from lions, elephants, and horses...
Their enormous bodies broke through the fire curtain, transforming into fireballs streaking across the sky as they fiercely crashed toward the silvery-white, thick city walls!
Witnessing this, Guan Zai took a deep breath and spoke resolutely:
"All personnel, engage!"
This voice echoed through every combat member within Chennan Pass—Night Watch, Great Xia military, even support staff who had only received a few days of training. All simultaneously let out low battle cries, racing along the outer walls and main gate of Chennan Pass to charge at the incoming Divine Beast horde!
Clang—!!
The sound of Straight Blades being drawn rang out throughout Chennan Pass. Figures cloaked in dark red gathered together, automatically forming the first echelon like a red arrow streaking across the heavens.
These Night Watch were squad members drawn from various locations across Great Xia. Their cultivation levels were generally not high—between the "Pool" and "Boundless" realms, with only one or two at "Klein" level. Facing these Divine Beasts that could shatter mountains with a single stomp, they were as fragile as eggs against a rock.
Terrifying divine might pressed down on their shoulders. Though their faces were pale with tension, their eyes blazed with unprecedented light!
"After all these years as Night Watch in Shanqing City, never thought I'd get a chance to hack at a Lesser God beast!" A burly "Sea" realm Night Watch laughed as he faced the howling beast horde.
"Shame though, Old Huang. You said you'd treat us to hotpot, guess we won't be eating that after all."
"No worries! Before I left, I told the kid staying behind at our squad—if I die fighting up front, have him burn some paper-made hotpot for me down below. The brothers can still eat!"
"Hahaha, when we get to—"
"..."
The gale swept up by the charging Divine Beasts billowed the Night Watch's cloaks. They laughed and bantered for a moment before their smiles gradually faded.
They reached into their chests, pulling out Coats of Arms that they gripped in their palms. After exchanging glances with one another, they smiled knowingly, then solemnly pierced the "Ghost God Induction" into their palms!
Boom—!!
As the Ghost God Induction took effect, their cultivation levels began to rise rapidly!
A two-headed bird at the very front of the charge let out a shriek, its terrifying sonic attack instantly reducing Night Watch below "Sea" realm to scattered blood mist. Half the Night Watch fell, while the remaining half endured the agony of blood streaming from all seven orifices, bellowing as they slashed their Straight Blades toward the two-headed bird's neck!
Slash—!!!
Several streaks of white light swept across the sky. A massive silver pillar descended like Thor's hammer, crashing heavily onto the front line of the beast horde!
The snow-white earth exploded into countless fragments. This pillar stood among the beasts, surrounded by crackling lightning. At its apex, a figure wrapped in a black cloak stood proudly!
Thud thud thud—!!
Several more explosions rang out as six more silver pillars crashed into the earth in succession. On each pillar stood a cloaked figure. Seven pillars of thundering light stretched across the horizon, forming a towering wall of lightning against the howling beast horde!
Seven peaks of "Klein" aura descended upon the battlefield!
The Night Watch locked in life-and-death combat with the beast horde caught sight of these seven figures, their eyes lighting up with hope!
"It's the [Spirit Medium] squad! They came from [Snowchill Pass]!!"
The howling cold wind swept across their wide hoods. Gray, deathly-pale faces gazed calmly down at the beast horde. Among them, the only one with a hint of color was the captain of the [Spirit Medium] squad, Bu Li, standing at the center.
Bu Li gazed at the dozens of Divine Beast-level monsters before him, then slowly closed his eyes with a hint of resignation.
His palm turned over, and a Coat of Arms landed in his grip.
He gently pierced the silver needle into his fingertip. His cultivation, already hovering at the threshold of Human Apex, began to rise at an astonishing rate!
His eyes slightly opened, and a sharp battle intent erupted from within him!
"[Spirit Medium]! Last stand!!"