The situation in the Moluo Star Domain grew increasingly tense. Everyone began to don their battle armor, and even some elderly men nearing the end of their lives took out the armor from years of war and carefully polished it.
All the major powers took out all their warships. At this moment, no one dared to hide anything. A total of 800,000 warships were already arrayed.
The three hundred million warriors had already been assembled. Originally, Xue Yifan wanted Long Chen to briefly train these people so they could cooperate in battle, since there were too many to avoid chaos.
But Long Chen refused, clearly telling Xue Yifan and the others that he wanted to devote all his energy to training the Galaxy Warriors, as they were the main force in this war.
The number of experts awakening the Star River phenomenon had reached nearly 500,000, and those able to harness the power of the stars had reached 360,000.
Long Chen ordered Guo Ran and the others to help these disciples fully forge their own Starry Sky Battle Armor, while also telling the Star River Warriors that they were the main force in this war and needed to be mentally prepared.
The only thing that comforted everyone was that most of the warships they had recovered from the Luo family could be used immediately after repairs, especially the Qingying warship, which had very minor damage and could be put into use with minor repairs. In this way, the Qingying warship became one of their greatest weapons.
"Everything was too rushed. If we had another year—no, even half a year—we wouldn't fear anyone." The Qianyuan Sect Ancestor and others were together with Long Chen. Watching the busy scene, the Ancestor sighed and said.
"Now we fear no one, right?" Long Chen said with a smile.
"Dean Long Chen is actually so confident?" A half-step Divine Venerable couldn't help but ask.
"Of course we have confidence. Remember, as long as the human race unites, nothing is impossible.
The history of Brother Xia Guhong will not repeat itself for us; as the saying goes, 'the great waves sift the sand.' What is sown away is the sand, but what remains is gold.
War is a mirror that reveals demons; demons and monsters have nowhere to hide, and peerless heroes will also emerge accordingly. Clouds shift and years change, but only heroes can lead an era.
Those who are willing to sacrifice their lives and shed blood to protect their people, and on the battlefield, risk their lives and fight bravely—these are all heroes.
We have so many heroes; in this war, we are destined to win. Long Chen said with utmost confidence.
"If we talk about heroes, Dean Long Chen is undoubtedly the best. You and Xia Guhong are both heroes of our Moluo Star Domain." The ancestor of the Qianyuan Sect exclaimed.
He admired Xia Guhong immensely, and Long Chen's performance made him see a shadow of Xia Guhong from years ago.
Long Chen shook his head and said, "Anyone who can go to battle with us can be called a hero, but I alone can't be counted." "
Why?" Everyone was puzzled.
Long Chen smiled and said, "Because when others go to the battlefield, they know they're doomed, yet still show no fear. That's what makes a hero."
And I—I don't believe anyone could kill me in this war. His
tone was calm, but the boldness within was clearly somewhat arrogant. Yet, this arrogance greatly encouraged everyone. This confidence is the true demeanor of a supreme powerhouse.
In recent days, Long Chen hadn't continued his cultivation, but instead kept a calm mind, watching Guo Ran train the Galaxy Warriors.
"Report"
"The Moluo clan's army has already appeared. They haven't gone to the Qianyuan Domain or the Tianlong Domain, but are heading straight for the Shengtian Domain. We should arrive here in about three hours."
A scout came to report that the enemy had entered the surveillance range.
Three hours—the entire city instantly became tense. Everyone's faces turned slightly pale. This battle concerned everyone's life and death, and no one was afraid.
"The whole city is on alert, the grand formation is activated, the warships are in position, ready to fight." A half-step Divine Venerable realm expert shouted loudly. Instantly, alarms blared, and everyone checked their battle armor divine weapons again and quickly took their positions.
Meanwhile, the 360,000 Star River Warriors still training hurriedly returned to their positions. Their movements were clearly flustered, and in the chaos, several people had run to the wrong spot. Their faces were flushed, wishing they could crawl into a hole in the ground.
Seeing this, Guo Ran's face immediately darkened. He was about to scold those people, but Long Chen stopped him. Long Chen smiled at the people in front of him and said,
"It's not shameful, and there's no need to be embarrassed. Seeing you all reminds me of my brothers back then. I remember when I started training them, they were all crying and wailing for their parents." Don't be fooled by Guo Ran's imposing attitude now. Let me tell you, he was the one who cried the hardest back then. "
Boss, can you spare me some face?" Guo Ran said somewhat embarrassedly.
When Long Chen said this, the Galaxy Warriors burst into laughter. They couldn't imagine that someone as powerful as Guo Ran could have such a side, and they felt much more at ease.
"The strong grow stronger step by step from being weak; no one is born strong.
To be honest, this war was too rushed, leaving you no time to grow. Each of you has enormous potential.
But there's nothing to complain about, because you'll find that the world simply doesn't give you enough time.
If the world gives you time, you will relax, lose your sense of urgency, and just muddle through.
Think carefully—weren't your previous days very leisurely? Do you regret it now, wondering why you wasted so much time and energy?
If you all had worked hard earlier, even if you couldn't reach the level of Xie Liuer, Leng Hui, and the others, the gap shouldn't be so big, right?
If you had known the Moluo clan's army would be pressing in, would you have continued cultivating like before?
Unfortunately, there aren't so many 'ifs' in this world, and even less 'knowing in advance' is enough. So, I can tell you clearly, the strong are always forced into it...
Growth is accompanied by wounds and pain, life and death, tempered in blood and fire, struggling in endless suffering. This is the path of the strong, and the necessary path.
You just need to remember, the path you are on now is the path of the strong. The path of the strong is also a path with no retreat; you can only move forward...
"Rumble rumble..."
At that moment, heaven and earth trembled, and endless demonic energy surged in from afar like a tsunami. The Moluo clan's army hadn't even arrived yet, but terrifying demonic energy had already spread over, covering the sky.
"On the path of the strong, there are no shortcuts. Don't be afraid on the battlefield, because you will see, and I will charge at the very front of you."
As Long Chen spoke, he had already left the ancient city and stood on the perimeter of the defensive formation.
"Galaxy Warriors, assemble! Today we're going to turn the world upside down, staining our land red with the blood of the Moro clan." Guo Ran roared angrily.
"Kill!"
Three hundred sixty thousand Galaxy warriors roared in fury, murderous intent soaring as they charged out of the formation. Immediately after, the warships roared as billions of warriors followed and exited the formation.
"Rumble..."
At that moment, an endless army of magical beasts surged forward, like billions of towering mountains roaring toward them.
Long Chen immediately spotted the Moluo Tianye charging at the very front. Suddenly, Long Chen stepped into the void, his body like a bolt of lightning, instantly piercing tens of thousands of miles of space, and alone, he charged straight into the enemy ranks.