Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

If left unchecked, the asteroid vanguard will eventually burn away nature, life, and civilization, trample all traces of human and divine existence, and turn the entire planet into an empty shell.

Clearly, these colossus soldiers and mutated creatures are all infected and controlled by the Star Vanguard.

So that's what the war of the giants was all about. Why didn't I think of that?

Samael glanced at Poseidon, who had caused such a mess and was now obediently staying in the back, and sighed helplessly, filled with regret.

Knowing that the secret of Atlantis is such a huge problem, he would rather beat Poseidon up than let that thing that caused the cataclysm get out!

Mount Ares...Ophelia the Primordial Serpent...Cronus the First Cause...The War of the Titans...

I thought I was constantly changing history, but in the end, I still became a part of history.

Gazing at the stalemate on the sea, the ancient serpent sighed with inexplicable emotion.

Fortunately, nothing is set in stone.

For example, Sephalus's scheduled awakening time should be in the late Greek pantheon, at which point only the Olympian gods would be of use, and the situation would inevitably be even more critical.

Now, the Age of Gods has not completely faded away. Zeus has commanded a large number of gods and demons as prisoners, making them an invaluable asset in the fight against the wandering stars.

Moreover, many related historical events, including Athena's birth, the sealing of Pandora's Box, the Argonauts' expedition, the rise of Mount Ares, and the change in Hercules' fate, are subtly altered.

These small changes may ultimately become the fulcrum that will shape the future of Greece as a whole.

By gathering the power of the entire Greek pantheon, they might not be without a chance to fight back.

After all, these three Star Guardians have only been awakened for less than a day.

According to Samael's knowledge of later information, once the Star Vanguard expands to the seventh rank, it can contend with an entire planet. If we reverse the current situation, the strength of the evolutionary levels from the first to the seventh rank can be roughly divided as follows.

First tier, conservatively estimated to be god-level;

At the second level, one can ascend to the status of a supreme god;

Tier 3, possessing the qualifications and strength of a God-King;

The fourth order traces back to its origins, becoming the pinnacle of a pantheon;

Fifth rank, possessing power comparable to an entire age of gods;

Sixth rank, capable of breaking through multiple world bubbles of the Age of Gods;

The seventh level will incinerate the entire Earth, shattering all civilizations, both human and divine, on this planet.

The second unit, Sephalu, which caused a qualitative change, was at the third-tier level from the moment it surfaced in the stormy seas after wiping out the ocean gods and absorbing their spiritual particles.

Furthermore, she controlled the Atlantis civilization, which was derived from the technological legacy of the Star Trek Vanguard. In reality, her combat power was much stronger than that of Poseidon and Hades, who were more water-based gods of the ocean and underworld. Only Samael, Typhon, and Zeus could rival her.

Therefore, Samael and Zeus were able to destroy the physical forms of the Star Vanguard several times, effectively slowing down their movements.

However, for some reason, the current Star Warriors are almost immortal, and their growth rate is terrifying.

Even for the two apex gods, Samael and Zeus, dealing with this became increasingly difficult.

To survive, they must completely disable or dismantle these things before Sefalu and the others evolve to the fifth tier.

That old bastard Zeus is well-prepared, relying on the current fighting strength of Greece.

Perhaps, it might work...

While focusing on recovery, Samael's mind wandered, summarizing targeted strategies, his eyes gleaming.

Moreover, Greece was not solely governed by its native gods.

He also has goods on hand.

Suddenly realizing this, the ancient snake seemed to understand something. Its eyelids twitched, its expression froze, and it felt inexplicably guilty.

Damn! Could it be because of this that Saifalu called for his teammates to airdrop reinforcements?

Early awakening... The combat strength of the Greek Age of Gods exceeded expectations... Furthermore, other factors from other Ages of Gods have been detected... The Planetary Vanguard's countermeasures have been upgraded... Headquarters, calling for reinforcements! Calling for reinforcements!

Samael, having conjured up a series of cause-and-effect chains in his mind, took a deep breath, calmly raised his hand to rub his stiff facial muscles, smiled warmly, looked at the stalemate on the sea battlefield, and muttered to himself.

How could that be? It's an illusion, it must be an illusion. Put the pot away, this definitely has nothing to do with me.

The same thing happened in Mesopotamia. Hell mode turned into purgatory mode, and the arrival of Apsu and Marduk was absolutely an accident!

Just as a scourge that plagued the Greek gods was hypnotizing himself and exonerating himself.

A violent tremor came from the sea. Samael snapped out of his daze, looked up at the battlefield, and gasped, his face frozen in shock.

In just half an hour, a third of Typhon's hundred or so heads were destroyed, and nearly 30% of the various Titans and Typhon monsters were killed or injured.

The number of monsters emerging from the sea has not decreased but increased, and even gigantic, deformed sea beasts have appeared.

Similarly, the situation in Athens was not optimistic either. The dozen or so Olympian gods who had previously held the advantage were now finding it increasingly difficult to besiege the wandering star warrior.

Seeing this, Zeus struck his thunder scepter and coldly roused the absent-minded Sea King.

"Poseidon, my good brother, what are you waiting for?!"

Chapter 263 The Valkyrie of the Battlefield (2/3)

The absent-minded sea god suddenly snapped out of his daze and, under Zeus's scrutiny, hurriedly raised his trident and swung it toward the Oceanus.

Amidst the surging waves, three bronze gates that sealed off the underworld and the ocean opened with a muffled thud, accompanied by shimmering patterns of light.

Zeus swung his thunderbolt, connecting the three divine powers of the sky, the sea, and the underworld.

In an instant, jet-black plumes of smoke rose and condensed from the sea, forming three gates connecting the two worlds.

One after another, the phantom figures gradually solidified in the column of smoke, revealing Hades, Hades, Hecate, the three brothers of Death, and other gods of the underworld, as well as Circe, Medea, and a group of human heroes from Elysium.

Hades was startled at first, but after dealing with a few soldiers blocking his way, he transformed into death energy and gathered on the city wall to meet Zeus.

After digesting the situation, Hades looked ashamed and somewhat guilty.

"Zeus, my brother, I'm sorry I'm late."

"No, it's the perfect time!"

Zeus laughed heartily, without mentioning the details of the rebellion, and placed his hand on Hades' shoulder before speaking solemnly.

Seeing that Zeus had no intention of pursuing the matter, Hades was relieved. Out of guilt, he decisively led the gods of the underworld and his god-king brother, summoning their armies amidst surging light, and marched together to the battlefield.

However, just as Zeus was about to step out of the magic barrier, he paused slightly and turned to look at Neptune, who was standing still.

"What are you waiting for, you idiot!"

"I……"

Aquaman gazed at the devastated Oceanus, his expression one of regret and bewilderment.

"Hmph! A mere setback has left you in such a sorry state? What right do you have to compete with me for power? What, are you scared out of your wits? Even if I gave you the chance, would you dare to take it?"

Zeus spoke with a contemptuous tone and a disdainful expression.

"What's there to be afraid of! If you lose this time, so be it. I'll let you do whatever you want with me, but as long as you live, one day the divine right of the sea will ultimately prevail over you!"

That cold arrogance and disdain instantly stung Poseidon's pride. With his blood rushing to his head, the fear and confusion in Poseidon's heart vanished. He gripped his trident tightly and smashed it into the ground.

Amidst the muffled roar, Neptune's forehead veins bulged, like a fighting rooster. His face flushed red, he roared through gritted teeth, his expression even somewhat ferocious. His cheek was almost pressed against Zeus's face, his expression full of grievance and anger.

"Very good, that's more like it. Let's go, it's our turn."

Zeus abruptly changed the subject, a faint smile of satisfaction playing on his lips.

Poseidon, who was waiting for his brother's violent punishment, was stunned.

"You have to bear the consequences of your own actions; you have to get back what you've lost!"

It's just a divine kingdom. Win this battle, and Oceanus will still be yours!

Titans, Typhons, and the Old Gods—none have yet shaken the glory of the War of Olympus!

"If you're clear-headed, let's go. I'll go with you to retrieve it!"

Poseidon slowly opened his clenched fist, picked up the trident with one hand, slightly bent his knees, and looked at his brother with a complicated expression.

As Zeus summoned his chariot and prepared to lead his divine horse, a large, thick hand reached out from the side and took the reins.

“Your Majesty, please allow me to drive for you. After all, no one knows the sea and these animals better than I do.”

Poseidon leaped onto the chariot, washing away his previous defeat, and spoke with arrogance. Without saying a word, he swung his trident and slapped the horse's rump. Swept along by the waves, they charged towards the stormy sea.

Like a comet's unpredictable trajectory, it was swept up by the raging waves, tearing apart and overturning the hordes of soldiers blocking its path. Warhorses neighed, galloping across the sea as if walking on flat ground, and soon merged with the gods, forming a sharp cone that pushed back towards the wandering star soldiers.

Poseidon was not only the god of the sea but also the god of horses. He gifted mankind the first horse, and with the blessing of these two divine powers, the chariot moved through unimpeded territory.

As the breach opened, the three Titans, including Cronus, the three hundred-armed giants led by Briareus, and the monsters that had gathered around Typhon, surged like a raging tide, clinging to the backs of Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, and cut into the heart of the giants who were guarding the planetary vanguard.

“Laaaa!”

Seeing the formidable enemy advancing relentlessly, Unit 2, Sefalu, spread its arms slightly, vibrated its chest, and emitted a high-pitched hymn.

As the sound waves spread, the Planetary Vanguard Unit 3, which was originally near the shore of the Aegean Sea, stopped and decisively abandoned its original target, turning around and heading towards the source of the sound.

The densely packed soldiers nearby retreated like a tide, following the giant ruler as they shrunk towards the stormy sea.

They've been refunded! These things have finally been refunded!

The humans and Olympian gods who were left behind to help defend the front line of Athens cheered excitedly, but as their spirits relaxed, they were all exhausted.

With the arrival of Unit 3, the offensive momentum of the Divine Seal Puppet, the gods of the underworld, and the elite of humanity was slowed down.

In a short while, the three giants from the stars broke through the barriers and came together.

Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, the three brothers, joined forces, but after several attempts to break through, their momentum and divine power rapidly waned.

The damage they inflicted on the Star Vanguard despite their arduous efforts was less than the speed at which these monsters could repair themselves.

As time went on, the number of enemy troops emerging from the surrounding area increased, and the superior forces that had penetrated deep into enemy territory were soon surrounded and their precious manpower was constantly being eroded.

Woo!

Seeing that their own forces were already in a losing position, a desolate and somber bugle call sounded from the last defensive line that cut off the gap in the Peloponnese peninsula.

This is a signal to retreat...

Zeus frowned and turned back, feeling unwilling.

Looking into the distance, the one who sent this signal was none other than the goddess of wisdom and war, who had been drawing people from Athens and rushing to provide support without delay.

Zeus's eyes flickered slightly. After a moment's thought, he raised his thunder scepter and swung it down. The three giants exploded amidst the chaotic arcs of lightning.

"withdraw!"

Immediately, he decisively led his army to turn around and break out of the encirclement, retreating towards the third line of defense.

At the same time, Athena, along with the other twelve Olympian gods who still had fighting power, gathered nymphs, monsters, and ancient gods to break in from the enemy's flank.

This chess genius, with his comprehensive strategic vision, turned commanding troops into an art. He always managed to avoid the enemy's strengths and attack their weaknesses, disrupting the movement and encirclement of the wandering star soldiers, and successfully ensuring Zeus's safe retreat by weaving and dividing them along the way.

After the battle, Athena's forces suffered only a little over a hundred casualties, which was nothing short of a miracle on the battlefield.

Meanwhile, Samael, who was anxiously watching the overall situation from atop the city wall, breathed a sigh of relief after seeing his troops retreat to the third line of defense, the magic barrier.

What's even stranger is that after the three Star Vanguards, who had reunited in the Stormy Sea, successfully repelled the Olympian gods, they did not show any intention to attack.

Three Star Vanguard soldiers moved slowly in the body repair area, their golden and blue star patterns flickering as if echoing each other. They stood silently in a triangular formation at different locations outside the Eye of the Tide.

As the seven-colored lightsaber plunged into the deep sea, a magical barrier rose from the ten kingdom islands, enveloping the entire Stormy Sea.

Is this... in standby mode?

What are they up to? What secrets lie hidden in the stormy seas that warrant such a fuss?

On the city wall, Samael frowned, completely baffled.

However, after such a long and fierce battle, the power of both humans and gods is finite, and opportunities to catch one's breath are rare. Organizing another charge to find out the truth is no longer realistic.

Therefore, the only option is to retreat and prepare for war!

The ancient serpent dared not relax for a moment, and decisively stepped down from the city wall to begin preparations for war.

He had a vague premonition that, given the way the Star Guardians could intelligently match and upgrade themselves based on the enemy's combat strength, if they still only had these few cards in hand when they launched their next operation, they would probably be in trouble.

Chapter 264 Thanks to Uruk for Further Studies (3/3)

Behind the third line of defense, in the makeshift tents, monsters, heroes, gods and other figures came and went in a hurry.

"What is the status of the reinforcements from all sides?"