The ruins stretched out on an immense scale, with countless broken walls and remnants shimmering under the sunlight, extending all the way to the horizon.
Amidst these ruins, more than a thousand cities gathered, with tens of thousands of people.
Every survivor can be considered an elite from the major cities, and even on the Divine Star, they possess strength not inferior to that of ordinary divine servants.
Someone like Lu Yu, whose strength has already surpassed that of a general.
Therefore, as long as it’s not a large-scale battle, even one or two general-level warriors might not necessarily defeat Lu Yu.
However, the treasures on Lu Yu’s body and his identity as a guardian still made everyone envious.
Killing Lu Yu would grant you everything he possesses.
This includes not only Lu Yu’s city, but also the numerous warriors he resurrected, as well as Lu Yu’s equipment.
Therefore, when ten monstrous beasts emerged from the crowd and started walking toward Lu Yu, many people immediately stepped aside to make way.
The face of the demon beast was expressionless.
They always look ferocious, making it impossible to tell their likes or dislikes.
However, many people looked at the monster and made a considerable path.
Once the war begins, they will also look for the right moment to strike.
At this moment, ten people stepped out from the crowd.
Leading the group was a woman with a cold expression. Beside her stood a young girl, and around the woman were eight tall and upright men, as straight as spears.
These eight people were obviously famous military men; from their expressions, it was also evident that they were absolutely loyal to the woman, and ready to sacrifice their own lives at any moment to protect hers.
As these ten people stepped forward, many people around couldn’t help but inhale sharply in secret.
“Forgot to mention, Lou Xiaoyu and Lu Yu have always had a good relationship.”
“It seems challenging to take action now that the Radiant Moon Star Soul and the Bloodthirsty Star Soul have joined forces.”
“Both of them have killed generals in an instant. If they join forces and decide to strike ruthlessly, they could wipe out at least a hundred people here in the blink of an eye!”
“Uncle, do you still remember me?” The young girl beside Lou Xiaoyu gave him a naive smile.
Lu Yu knew her. He had endured many hardships in that city, and such a smile made him feel a sense of tragic beauty.
Lu Yu smiled and said, “I remember, you’ve grown up.”
The young girl said proudly, “I’ve become stronger and grown up. Now I can help my older sister.”
At this moment, a magic wolf spoke. “Do you remember us?”
As the Demon Wolf spoke, many people around perked up their ears.
Someone was secretly overjoyed!
This person has had a grudge against Lu Yu for a long time, so it seems this battle is unavoidable.
Two hellwolves, two two-headed snakes, four demonic apes, and two enraged bears.
Ten monstrous beasts stood opposite Lu Yu, and the savage aura unique to beasts caused many people around to feel a heavy sense of unease.
Lu Yu frowned, looking at the ten demon wolves and shaking his head. “Sorry, you all look the same. I really can’t remember who you are.”
The fierce bear stood up on its hind legs and said to Lu Yu, “You once promised to protect our city, allowing us to survive and develop in peace.”
Someone nearby widened their eyes in astonishment and said, “What? Lu Yu has done a favor for these magical beasts?”
Another person said, “I remember now. There is an altar in the city where they are.”
In an instant, many people remembered.
There is a city in Huaxia with an altar that leads to the realm of the Demon Sovereign.
Many people have driven the monsters into that city, then used their strong reproductive capabilities; after several years, they would harvest them to activate the Demon Lord’s Domain.
After all, it’s not a human being; its life or death has nothing to do with them.
Even once, these magical beasts rebelled, but instead they were slaughtered, leaving only more than a thousand magical beasts remaining.
Meanwhile, humans have introduced tens of thousands of magic beasts into that city through various other channels and raised them in captivity.
Not until Lu Yu had a conflict with some people there and then made it clear that he would protect the city, did people dare not to act recklessly.
Many people had considered taking action, but upon thinking about Lu Yu’s ruthless methods, no one dared to make a move.
Now they remember, that city was later forgotten, and then some weak humans began to live together with demons and magic beasts.
Who would have thought that these ten monstrous beasts came from that city and even became kings?
This is not a place for fighting, but for repaying kindness.
Moreover, these魔 beasts have actually survived the Descent of Darkness. Was their power already this terrifying a year ago?
Many people inhaled sharply, their brows furrowed at this moment, realizing that this was definitely not a good omen.
The collaboration between Lou Xiaoyu and Lu Yu has already given them a headache.
These ten magical beasts are now aiding Lu Yu, making it even more difficult for them to take action against him.
Lu Yu also recalled.
He had almost forgotten about these matters, but as soon as the Demon Wolf mentioned them, he remembered.
Lu Yu smiled and said, “You’ve all grown up. It seems I no longer need to protect you.”
Bao Xiong said, “This time coming to the Divine Star, one is to protect our city, and the other is to repay a debt of gratitude. Mr. Lu, if there’s anything you need us for, please don’t hesitate to ask. Even if it costs us our lives, we will help you accomplish your mission.”
Many people had guessed that these monsters would say something like this, but upon hearing it now, their expressions still trembled with shock.
At this moment, a mysterious energy ripple appeared in the void.
A faint shadow appeared above the crowd, shrouded in a hundred golden halos, and coldly declared, “Now I will give you a chance to choose your side. Once your choice is made, you will attack the city I designate on the divine star. The victors will receive rewards and continue to live, while the defeated will perish along with their city!”
Everyone looked up at the ethereal figure, deeply aware that this was the deity.
The illusory figure was even less than a hundred meters away from them. At such a close distance, they could clearly sense the unparalleled and overwhelmingly powerful aura emanating from the figure, so intense that it made them unable to lift their heads.
“What does this mean?” someone asked. “That city isn’t even one of the Divine Servant’s, so why destroy it too?”
“What you are going to destroy is the city of other gods, not my city!” said the ethereal figure in the sky.
At this moment, on the other side of the sky, another illusory figure appeared, saying, “Choose my side and complete the same mission, and you will receive a reward.”
“That’s right. This is another war—one that we must win, and cannot afford to lose!” Another illusory figure appeared in a corner of the void.
Now, a total of three illusory figures have appeared.
They stood in a triangular formation at one corner of the sky, overlooking the humans on the ground.
When the crowd saw three ethereal figures standing in the void, few could remain calm.
Even Mingzun, who had already seen gods and goddesses, was astonished.
Each illusory figure was enveloped in a hundred golden halos, yet the aura emanating from each figure was slightly different.
Someone inhaled sharply through their teeth and stammered, “T-There are… three… three gods!”
“How can there be so many!”
“Heavens, oh heavens, three gods!”
People felt cold all over, became powerless, and fell into despair.
A god has already rendered them powerless to resist.
Now there are three gods; how can we resist them?
A shadowy figure said, “Each of us offers different rewards; your choices will determine the quantity and quality of rewards you receive in the future.”
Another illusory figure said, “Now you may begin making your choices, or raise some questions if you have any.”
When the illusory figure said this, someone immediately spoke up: “In other words, one of us three must become a warrior of a different faction and then attack the cities where the other gods’ divine servants are located!”
A faint shadowy figure spoke, saying, “That’s right!”
Another person asked, “What rewards will there be for choosing different factions?”
“The rewards were set before the battlefield even began, and they are not subject to change. What you get depends entirely on your luck.”
“Choosing which side to take, the opportunities and luck are all yours.”
Two ethereal figures spoke.
Lu Yu said, “So choosing different factions gives different rewards. But we must attack the cities you’ve designated? I wonder, how many cities will need to be destroyed in total?”
If someone else had asked this question, it would have only invited ridicule.
A city with tens of millions of divine servants, along with three generals and a city lord.
Can such a city really be captured by just a few thousand men?
Not to mention a few, even one would be hard.
However, with someone like Lu Yu speaking this way, it becomes a different matter.
For someone who has already taken down three generals in a city, would it be difficult to destroy another city with Lu Yu’s powerful skills?
By then, many people had already made up their minds.
If Lu Yu chooses a certain faction, it’s believed that Lao Xiaoyu will follow suit, and then they will also make their choice accordingly.
They have a higher chance of survival within a group.
A faint shadow said, “Lu Yu, if you choose to join my side, I can help you pass through smoothly.”
Another illusory figure spoke at this time: “Lu Yu, join my side, and I will erase all our past grievances. I will guarantee your survival!”
The last illusory figure spoke coldly: “You two, can’t you hold back any longer? Actually trying to recruit a human?”
The three illusory figures spoke in unison to try to win Lu Yu over, which had already left everyone else stunned.
If even the gods value Lu Yu, does it mean that Lu Yu has truly become the strongest being in this world?
Lu Yu looked at the three ethereal figures and asked, “What will happen if I choose not to join any of your factions?”
Lu Yu spoke up, and such a choice left everyone stunned.
They really didn’t expect Lu Yu to make such a choice.
A faint shadowy figure said, “You must choose a faction; otherwise, your city will be destroyed immediately, and you will be hunted relentlessly by all divine servants until death!”
“Is that so? Then it doesn’t matter who I choose!” Lu Yu said coldly, pointing toward the illusory figure who had not spoken earlier. “Then I’ll choose him!”
“We also choose!” Lou Xiaoyu also pointed at the illusory figure.
“And us too!” roared the ten magical beasts in unison.
“We are too.”
…
Everyone began to speak up, and to their surprise, they had all chosen to join the same camp as Lu Yu without prior agreement.
However, when nearly three thousand people followed Lu Yu’s choice, the illusory figure spoke up: “The qualification is used up; you must choose other factions!”
The illusory figure in the sky spoke thus, leaving those who were slow to speak regretting their hesitation.
Eventually, more than ten thousand people divided into three factions.
A faint shadow spoke, “You have ten days to prepare. Ten days from now, you will be transported outside the designated city, and the attack will commence.”
Another illusory figure spoke at this time: “There is a time limit for the assault. If you fail to complete your mission within the allotted time, you will face severe punishment.”
Lu Yu frowned and said, “What other punishment is there!”
“The city you are defending will face the final wave of attacks until it is destroyed!”
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