# 1469
Chapter 1470: Figures Before the Mountains
When everyone returned to Chennan Pass, several Night Watch members rushed over.
"Vice Captain An, what exactly happened on the front lines?" someone asked with deep concern.
An Qingyu was silent for a moment before truthfully recounting the situation. After hearing it, the others stood frozen in place.
"The Human Apexes have all gone missing?!"
"What do we do without Commander Zuo?"
"When will he be back?"
"Commander Zuo made preparations before leaving, so the Night Watch should be fine."
"..."
Just as they were talking, a figure in a dark crimson cloak walked over from the distance.
"Hello, I'm Commander Zuo's secretary, Min Junliang." The man appeared to be in his thirties. He extended his hand to An Qingyu, his palm covered in calluses. Though his voice wasn't loud, it carried an exceptionally strong penetrating force.
"Hello..."
An Qingyu was somewhat confused but still shook his hand.
"Vice Captain An, I heard everything you just said... I want to confirm, the Human Apexes and Lin Qiye have all disappeared with the Great Xia deities, correct?" Min Junliang asked seriously.
"That's correct."
Min Junliang let out a long sigh. "I understand... In that case, we'll have to activate the contingency plan."
"Contingency plan? What plan?"
"Before Commander Zuo went to the battlefield, to prevent the Night Watch from falling into chaos if he died in the god war, he left behind a succession list. If he were to die, we would immediately follow the list's order to select a temporary Supreme Commander for the Night Watch." Min Junliang paused.
"Now, although Commander Zuo hasn't died, given the current severe situation, we still need to select someone to temporarily take over the Night Watch."
"A succession list..." An Qingyu nodded. "Then, who is currently selected by the list?"
Min Junliang was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke a name:
"The former captain of the Cangnan City 006 squad, current Director of Comprehensive Personnel for the Great Xia Night Watch, White Impermanence, Shao Pingge."
...
Great Xia's northern border.
Snowchill Pass.
Knock knock knock—!
Urgent knocking came from the office door. Shao Pingge, who had been sleeping on a folding sofa, slowly opened one eye. There was an indescribable weariness between his brows.
He stiffly sat up from the chair, rubbed his temples, and spoke hoarsely:
"Come in."
The office door opened, and a figure in logistical clothing walked in from outside.
Except for Shao Pingge, all the Night Watch members at Snowchill Pass had already departed to reinforce Chennan Pass, leaving only some logistical personnel to temporarily fill various positions.
"Captain Shao, the war at Chennan Pass is over."
"I know." Shao Pingge closed one eye and slowly said, "I sensed the Olympian Gods breaking out of the 'Dream Web'... We won, right?"
"We did repel the Olympian Gods, but... the Great Xia deities, the Human Apexes, and Captain Lin Qiye of 【Nightfall】 are all trapped in an unknown temporal-spatial rift and have gone missing."
The logistical personnel recounted the news that had just been transmitted through the communicator, his expression bitter.
Shao Pingge was stunned. His originally weary expression suddenly sharpened. "What about Zuo Qing?"
"Commander Zuo is also missing."
Shao Pingge's brow furrowed slightly. "So why are you rushing to find me now..."
"Before Commander Zuo went to the battlefield, he left behind a succession list." The logistical personnel paused. "Now, you are the temporary Supreme Commander of the Great Xia Night Watch. Secretary Min requests that you depart immediately for Chennan Pass to take command."
"Me?"
Shao Pingge was stunned for a long moment before speaking in confusion, "That can't be right... Why would it be me?"
Then, as if thinking of something, he fell silent and let out a helpless, long sigh:
"I understand... Send a message back. I'll transfer the 'Dream Web' node and then set out. I should arrive by tomorrow."
"Yes."
...
Mist.
Olympian Mountains.
Under the pitch-black, heavy clouds, a golden figure with six wings on its back sliced through the void, appearing instantly above the churning sea.
Michael gazed down at the majestic mountains in the distance and the magnificent divine kingdom nestled among them. His golden eyes narrowed slightly. As He took a step forward, the terrifying Supreme God might instantly pressed down upon the entire divine kingdom!
"Zeus, come out and meet me."
His voice wasn't loud, yet it easily overwhelmed the roaring thunder, instantly sweeping across every corner of Olympus.
On the golden divine throne, Zeus, who had been resting with closed eyes, opened them. He gazed at that golden figure at the horizon of the sea, his brow furrowing slightly.
"As expected, He came..."
"Your Majesty, the God King, will You not go out?" Beside Him, a Lesser God ventured to ask.
Zeus shot him a cold glance. "Fool... If I step outside this place, how could I withstand Michael? Even Odin died at His hands. Now that my 【Staff of Omnipotence】 has been taken, how could I possibly win against Him?"
The Lesser God looked troubled,
"Then... what if He actively breaks in?"
"Rest assured, He won't be able to kill His way in... Someone will stop Him." Zeus said calmly. Then, as if remembering something, "By the way, how is Brahma?"
"He is gradually recovering from serious injuries, but... He seems to hold great resentment toward You..."
"Resentment? Let him be." Zeus coldly laughed. "With the Heavenly Temple destroyed and being pursued by the Great Xia Celestial Venerable, there is nowhere else in this world that can shelter him... The Evil Intent Brahma is far more intelligent than you imagine. He will know what to do."
As Zeus finished speaking, he waved his hand. "You may withdraw."
"Yes."
The Lesser God nodded and turned to descend from the peak of the divine mountain.
As the position of the golden throne gradually fell away, the Lesser God's expression slowly darkened. He glanced at the six-winged golden figure in the distance, his eyes narrowing slightly...
Zzt—!
A pale bolt of lightning streaked across the dark clouds. In an instant, his features actually shifted into those of a young girl.
"Let's see... what trump card you have." A crafty smile curled on Si Xiaonan's lips. Her figure flickered and vanished without a trace.
Outside Mount Olympus.
Michael stood atop the sea, waiting for a long time, yet no figure emerged from the mountains.
"Since you insist on dragging all of Olympus to die with you... Then don't blame me."
Michael spoke calmly. His palm grasped in the void, and a golden holy sword automatically materialized in His palm. The surging angelic divine might split the waves apart from the center. Even the endless mountains trembled beneath His gaze!
Michael's six wings shuddered. His form shot toward Olympus like lightning. As a golden domain unfurled, it spread across the entire sea in the blink of an eye.
At that moment, as if sensing something, His figure abruptly halted!
Between the lightning-swept mountains, a pitch-black domain like an abyss slowly unfurled. An equally terrifying divine might tore open a gap in the 【Mortal Divine Realm】. At the junction of land and sea, the two forces stood in opposition.
Pale lightning streaked across the heavens. On a towering peak, a tall figure with black six wings slowly rose to stand...
Deity Number 004, Fallen Angel, Lucifer.