A different world game? A different world game!

In the conference room.

Ariris lightly tapped her fingertip on the table, and an extremely simple, dynamic map phantom made of pure energy appeared.

The phantom image on the map actually points to the situation inside the abyss.

However, this is not a current illustration, but rather a diagram.

The light band representing the Rock Defense Line fluctuated violently in front, while the tiny light spots representing the Lelia Assault Team pierced like sharp arrows from the side and rear into a crimson area representing the Chaos Abyss.

They then split into different groups, and at several points, a brilliant blue light of order suddenly erupted.

"The goal is not to occupy, but to 'disrupt'!"
"It is by exploiting the fatal weakness of the Abyss's will being distracted by the frontal battlefield and having a weak rear defense, to create carnage in the demon's territory and eliminate the chaotic forces led by those demons."

"Forcibly expanding the area of ​​the order zone."

"Once the order node is successfully established, the collision between order and chaos will tear open spatial rifts and send out the strongest signal."

"At that time, the allied forces of the Bloodbath Fortress, including the will of the Titan pantheon, will seize the opportunity and flood into this newly opened battlefield."

Alyris's voice was firm and resolute, carrying an unquestionable determination.

"Kana judged that this was the best, and possibly the last, strategic opportunity for us to break the current deadlock and expand the battlefield of bloody warfare outwards."

“Once we succeed,” a flame seemed to ignite in her blood-red eyes, “the order energy that the Abyss Battlefield provides to support the ‘Ground God Kingdom Project’ will undergo a qualitative leap.”

This has always been the fundamental reason why they have continued to invest in the abyss.

Gaining experience, ironically, becomes secondary to the divine kingdom plan.

The atmosphere in the entire parliament hall suddenly became incredibly heavy when the "Earth God Kingdom Project" was mentioned.

This grand plan is the core pillar of the Night's Watch's response to a future full-scale invasion of the Void, and is the culmination of countless resources and wisdom.

However, it has been stagnant for several years, mainly due to insufficient energy.

The energy conversion efficiency from the world is far from keeping up with the enormous needs of building the divine kingdom.

The world could not possibly provide such a massive amount of energy. After all, the God Kingdom Project relies on the world as its foundation, so how could it possibly have such a strange self-circulation where it returns its own power to itself?

Of course, it requires the participation of a large amount of external energy.

Building a divine kingdom is already a very troublesome matter. Generally speaking, gods with weak divine power are simply not capable of building a divine kingdom.

Not to mention building some kind of earthly divine kingdom.

"Bopot's space anchor point debugging is stuck at a critical node, and the energy filling is completely impossible to make up for."

"The framework of the divine kingdom cannot be further expanded, and the related research on spatial rules, the construction of the final defensive barrier, and even many secondary projects that rely on the energy cycle of the divine kingdom have all been hit by bottlenecks."

Alysse looked at Popper, whose little face was completely tense and focused.

This was a project she was in charge of, and because the energy had been stagnant, she had shifted much of her focus to other projects, such as the various alchemical weapons that the Abyss could use.

Maxim's voice carried a rational solemnity.

"Indeed. Our time is not infinite. The tentacles of the void may be calm for now, but that is only the calm before the storm."

"The latest space tidal model shows that the 'window of opportunity' left for us is optimistically estimated to be between twenty and thirty years."

"The Earth God Kingdom project, from energy injection to final stable operation, will conservatively take nearly ten years."

"This means that we must complete the energy reserves and the initial activation of the divine kingdom within the next ten years."

Vainsha took a deep breath and replied, his tone more serious than ever before.

"Therefore, this battle in the heart of the abyss was not just a tactical adventure."

"It is the key to breaking through the energy bottleneck of the earthly divine kingdom. It is the decisive step for us to complete the construction of the 'ark' that protects the world before the void storm truly arrives. Failure is not an option."

Moreover, such an opportunity should not be missed.

The war in the abyss is eternal. If you miss this opportunity, the price you have to pay to get the same chance and achieve the same effect next time will be much higher.

It might be so big that even the Night's Watch would feel pain.

Blake clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white.

"The heart of the abyss... that's too risky. Where will the elite troops be drawn from?"

He went straight to the most practical question.

He was the one who knew the deployment of each force better than anyone else. Although some areas could indeed be evacuated, he needed clear information, and this time it was a trip to the abyss, which only the strongest could accomplish.

"The pioneering elites rotated from the front lines of the Taliel Continent, plus veterans who have just returned to the City of the Ring Tower from the Abyss Battlefield to rest and whose battle memories have not yet cooled down."

Alysse already had the answer.

"The 'Abyss Task Force' was personally selected and assembled by Lelia."

"Popot, logistics, especially highly mobile alchemical vehicles adapted to the abyss environment, powerful purification bombs, and portable order beacons, are your domain."

Popper's little paws stopped pounding, and her bright black eyes narrowed, gleaming with calculation.

"Tsk, the Abyss environment is interfering, the vehicle's chaos resistance coating needs to be upgraded, and the instantaneous power output of the Order Beacon needs to be doubled... Troublesome!"
“But… since Cana is going to cause trouble, Popper will build him the loudest ‘cannon’! I’ll draw up the materials list right away!”

Sergio slammed his hand on the table with a loud bang, and a flash of orange-red sparks seemed to appear on his body.

"Alright! Let's do it! Let's set the devil's latrine on fire! That girl Leilia must be itching to get back to work!"
"Let her go all out and hack away! With Goren, that big guy, and Svira, that mad dragon, holding the line, and our forges in Grayforge providing full support from the rear. Any enchanted gear she needs, we'll supply her with priority."

The blacksmith shop will definitely be operating at full capacity. This time, we must prepare the best equipment for everyone and use the most exquisite skills.

Moreover, Leilia has not been back for a long time, so she has made some good preparations.

I heard that the other party's strength has also improved in the abyss.

It seems it's time to equip the opponent with a full set of top-tier gear.

Sergio is ready to go all out and show them the pinnacle of the Golden Dwarfs' skills.

Why are they known as the Golden Dwarfs?

Blake calmly added from the side.

"Intelligence support is crucial. We need to utilize the 'Eye of Silence' and the Night's Watch's information network to pinpoint the most suitable rear nodes for entry, while avoiding known lord lairs."

"At the same time, we must also prepare a backup plan for the worst-case scenario where the will of the abyss forcibly reverses the return of the demons from the front lines."

His meaning was very simple: they needed to send a number of elite Night's Watchmen deep into the demons' territory to gather information from the rear.

It's important to understand that this has always been their weakness; they've never explored this area before.

Vansha pondered for a moment: "I will ensure the stability of the Eastern Wilderness. The situation in Anveen will also be continuously monitored."

"Once the Abyss Project succeeds and its energy is injected into the Divine Kingdom, perhaps... we can resolve the last remaining troubles of the Old World more quickly."

He was naturally referring to some stubborn forces that were unwilling to submit so easily.

Areris's gaze swept over the faces of each councilor—some passionate, some solemn, some thoughtful—before finally settling on the point of light in the void that represented the Lelia Commando.

Her voice, like tempered steel, echoed in the silent council chamber:

"The plan is set. The objective is clear—to tear open the heart of the abyss, ignite the spark of order, and plunder the energy that sustains the divine kingdom. This twenty-year window of opportunity is the first and most crucial link we must seize! Pave the way for Lelia, supply power to the abyssal battlefield, and fill the void left for the divine kingdom on earth!"

At this moment, the Candlelight Council reached a high degree of consensus.

The heart of the city of the ring tower beats powerfully for the impending, life-altering gamble that is about to erupt from the depths of the abyss.

The alchemical sun outside the fortress still shone, but it seemed to pierce through space, reflecting on the rolling crimson clouds in the distant abyss.

…………

One week later.

The City Around the Tower, the Abyss Teleportation Zone.

The buzzing sound of space tearing had not yet completely subsided when, amidst the distorted light and shadow, several figures strode out, their footsteps accompanied by the scent of sulfur and charred iron.

The leader, Lelia, wore silver-gray armor covered in dark purple scabs, and her long, brown-red braids were stained with dust, but they couldn't hide the burning, molten fighting spirit in her eyes.

Following closely behind were several figures who had also been ravaged by war.

Her sister, Apis.

This man, dressed in a centaur priest's robe, had an ominous shadow swirling around his edges.

Beneath the hood, his seemingly gentle face carried a chilling indifference that seemed to see into the soul, and a faint, blasphemous light lingered around his fingertips.

This time, in order to select suitable personnel, Leilia brought back all the members of her squad.

Following closely behind was Annabelle, her elven figure blending into the environment like a shadow. Her leather armor clung to her lithe body, the two daggers at her waist gleamed with a hidden cold light, and her eyes were as sharp as an eagle's.

Karina, though human, is tall and imposing, carrying a massive totem pole on her back, as steady as a mountain, and exuding a wild, natural aura.

Grayfang's face was etched with the marks of time, and he grinned to reveal his signature gray fangs. Behind him, the deep roar of his old partner, "Graywing," could be faintly heard.

The First Walker Squad, the beginning of the Soul Keepers, returned from the abyss.

The air seemed to heat up a bit because of their return.

Aliris, who had been waiting at the edge of the teleportation plaza, came forward to greet him. The judge's silver hair shone coldly under the alchemical lamplight, and his blood-red eyes were calm and unwavering.

"Lelia." Alyris's voice lost its coldness and authority, and took on a hint of intimacy.

"Ariris!" Leilia strode forward, bent down, and gave her a big bear hug.

The force was so great that even the usually dignified judge stiffened slightly.

She then released him, her gaze sweeping over Popper, who had also rushed over upon hearing the news—the ratman's white fur seemed to have been ruffled by the blast wave, and he was impatiently smoothing it with his paws.

"Poppert! You don't smell good!"

Leilia's loud voice echoed in the empty square, carrying the cheerful joy of a long-awaited reunion.

Popper rolled his eyes: "Hmph! It's the stench of the abyss that needs washing away! Kana threw a huge mess back; my lab has blown up three times already!"

Despite her complaints, her bright black eyes gleamed with excitement; clearly, the "big trouble" was exactly what she wanted.

"There'll be plenty of time to catch up later!"

The fighting spirit in Leilia's eyes instantly replaced her smile, and she said decisively.

“I understand Kana’s plan. Now, let’s begin the selection!”

She was decisive and efficient, and didn't want to waste a moment.

Alyris nodded slightly, without saying much: "Blake is ready."

The group quickly traversed the orderly streets of the city surrounding the tower and headed straight for the designated area.

The sight before us was breathtaking.

A vast training ground was cleared out, and a dark mass of people stood solemnly, like a forest forged of steel, filled with the murderous aura of survivors of countless battles and a thirst for power.

The most elite phalanx of the Guardians of Light Legion, veterans rotated from the front lines of Taliel, fierce soldiers returning from the Blood Pit Fortress in the Abyss, and top fighters from various well-known mercenary groups...

Seventy thousand elite warriors, all at least at the peak of level ten and battle-hardened, have gathered here.

Blake stood as firm as a rock on the command platform. When he saw Lelia and Alyris approaching, he reported in a deep voice, "All candidates have assembled."

Leilia's sharp gaze swept across the entire room.

"The Soul Guardians Squad!"

Her voice wasn't loud, but it clearly overpowered the wind and carried to every corner.

"Exit!"

In an instant, powerful auras surged into the sky from the crowd.

Figures, some like sharp swords, some like mountains, some like shadows, and some like raging flames, silently and swiftly converged from all directions to line up in front of the command platform.

Twenty-two!

A total of twenty-two Soul Guardian squads!
It should be noted that at present, the Night Watch, the Soul Watcher squads, only number fifty-eight.

Apart from the teams that were unable to come due to their need to deploy troops in various locations, all the guardians who were available and able to come came here.

Each team represents the Night's Watch's elite small-group combat force, and each team is led by at least two legendary powerhouses.

Their emblems are all different.

The Stardust Watchers' Starbow and Arrows, the Cold Edge of the Silver Blade, the Holy Hammer of Nora's Hammer, the Guardians' Barrier of Order, the Blazing Flames of the Descent of Fire, the Crimson Brand of the Crimson Covenant...

They stood silently, needing no words, their legendary aura weaving into a chilling force field.

"very good!"

Leilia looked at the twenty-two legendary squads with satisfaction; they were the absolute blade and core node of her plan.

"You are the first batch!"

Although Alyris had anticipated this, she still felt somewhat helpless.

With this group of people temporarily transferred to the Abyss, the main world's combat strength has indeed entered a rather strained phase.

This means that at this stage, they don't have much leverage left in their hands.

The military forces in various regions must not be aggressive; they need to remain calm and stable for a period of time.

The chosen guardians of the souls did not show much emotion on their faces, after all, they were confident enough.

They are the guardians of souls.

Every Soul Guardian squad has a distinguished record of battles, and this time they will definitely be the first to be chosen to go to the Abyss.

Needless to say.

Even before the choice was made, they had already begun preparing for their journey into the abyss. (End of Chapter)