Chapter 27 [Invasion]

Chapter 27 [Invasion]

The Apostles of various Gods stood in a row, with Aether at the forefront, their initial euphoria and excitement having worn off. They had entered this state upon arriving at the Temple, where the air was alive with pure and highly concentrated Mana. As they took in their surroundings, they marveled at the breathtaking beauty of the Meeting Hall within the Grand Temple of Asoka.

The room was crafted from the finest wood, forged from the Bark of the World tree, and adorned with intricate magical, rune, and spirit formations. Elegant greenery, vibrant flowers, and serene plants swayed gently in the breeze, filling the air with a sweet aroma. Ariya, small, swift, and adorable creatures, flitted about the room, tending to the plants and flowers with care.

In the center of the room, eight gigantic thrones stood, each boasting unique artistic designs. Seated upon these thrones were the Eight Firstborn Origin Elves, their bodies composed of light particles that barely outlined their facial features. They had not manifested their true forms, instead projecting fragments of their consciousness into this meeting while crafting their bodies from light particles.

As the Apostles gazed upon the beings composed of light particles, they discerned four male and four female elves, each pair distinguished by their unique hair colors: golden, black, purple, and red. However, it was not their physical appearance that left a lasting impression, but rather the aura of power that emanated from them.

The aura was palpably suppressive, weighing heavily upon the souls of the Divine Apostles. They couldn't quite comprehend the source of this aura, but its intensity was undeniable. When they attempted to meet the gaze of any of the projected Firstborn Origin Elves, they felt an overwhelming pressure, as if the heavens themselves were collapsing upon their souls and bodies.

The experience was both captivating and terrifying, leaving the Apostles awestruck and humbled by the sheer magnitude of power that stood before them. They couldn't help but wonder about the true nature of these beings, whose mere presence seemed to command reverence and inspire trepidation.

The projected body of Rudhir continues, "Hello various Apostles. I am Rudhir, and I am the one who brought you here alongside my brother, Ryker. Do you have any questions?"

The various Apostles stayed rather silent. A strange eerie silence enveloped the room as the two groups of people talked amongst each other, occasionally looking across the room to the other room. Eventually, after a couple of minutes, Aether stepped forward and answered, " What happened to Damien? The human prince you guys defeated."

Ryker immediately responded," He attacked the our Saintess, and Apostle of our God, as such he will be kept in our special captivity until deemed he should be released."

Aether, the hot-headed reincarnated hero, immediately responded," That is injustice. He attacked the Elves since he didn't know who you all were and was scared. I think he should be released."

Ryker's thunderous voice boomed across the room, sending shockwaves that made Aether's body tremble. "WHAT YOU THINK MEANS NOTHING!" The sound waves resonated within Aether's ears, causing his eardrums to rupture and blood to trickle out. "The boy attacked the Saintess and was suitably punished. Do not ask such foolish questions again!"

Ryker's projected form twisted in anger, his aura erupting like a tempest, crushing Aether beneath its oppressive weight. Aether's body stiffened, his movements restricted by the overwhelming force.

"Boy, that human prince did not know us, but how did you know that we are Elves, you currently call us Elves, How did you know us," Curiosity can be heard in the voice of Ishihara, the Purple-Hair female.

Hearing that, Aether, who was bleeding and feeling humiliated, became shocked as his mind entered into overdrive to find an excuse while cursing for being foolish and spouting truth in a fit of anger.

He can also feel a gaze of scrutiny of the other Apostles "Am...tsj.... We heard from the guard who led us to this place," He spoke with his shaky voice, as He also remembered that the guard had told them.

Ishihara spoke again, "It doesn't matter how and where you know us," At the end of her sentence, she had an amused expression because of the expression that Aether made when she had questioned him.

"Be serious, guys. Let's focus on the fate of these Apostles." The projection of Nyxera, the black-haired Elven female, said

"Listen here, Apostles of Gods. You all will be held here in the 'Origin Islands', the land of the Elves under arrest until the rulers of your various societies come to discuss what compensation we will be given due to your unfound attacks on our Saintess. You will be contained to only staying in Moonhaven and the surrounding area, and you will always be followed by guards."

Nyxera's voice rang out throughout the room, and before the various Divine Apostles could respond, Nyxera waved her hand, and they all disappeared into nothingness. The various Divine Apostles teleported from the temple and reappeared inside the same house where they had initially woken up.

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Meanwhile, in Asoka's Divine Realm, Asoka set his drink down, his gaze sweeping across the gathering of Gods beside him - Valeria, Fenrir, Shreya, Anderson, and Aurora. A sly smirk played on his lips as he spoke, "Satisfied with the outcome for your Apostles? I assure you, they won't be harmed during their stay in the land of the Elves."

Valeria nodded, her response measured. "Yes, very satisfied. However, your people's remarkable power will undoubtedly be a significant asset in the war against the Abyss."

Asoka's expression turned grave, his tone serious. "We will discuss the Abyss later. My primary reason for summoning you is far more pressing - the Alpha Ruler world existence."

The room fell silent, the Gods exchanging curious glances, sensing the weight of Asoka's words.

Elena's confusion was mirrored on the faces of the other Gods, prompting her to ask, "What do you mean, the existence of the Alpha Ruler world?"

Asoka's expression turned grave as he elaborated, "I mean, the Alpha Ruler world will face an apocalypse, or rather, an invasion from another world. These invaders seek to colonize the planet for its resources and inhabitants."

Without pausing, Asoka continued, "And before you ask how I know this, I learned it from my believer, a female of my race who possesses the ability to glimpse the future of grand events in the Alpha Ruler world. She is a seer, and a highly skilled one at that."

In a realm where strength was paramount, the Secrets of Heaven remained a mysterious and untouchable force, even for Supreme Gods, who dared not interfere with its workings.

Divine Seers possessed the extraordinary ability to glimpse the future, delve into the existence of any person, and uncover the Secrets of Heaven. They could dissect an individual's past, present, and future, wielding immense knowledge. However, this power came with a caveat: they were forbidden from sharing their visions with others. If they did, the Universe would mete out punishment, proportionate to the extent of the revelation.

Divine Seers were extremely rare, found in only a handful of individuals across the three realms. Those who grasped the aspects of divination or prediction faced immense challenges when attempting to ascend to the God realm.

The five Gods remained silent, their minds reeling from Asoka's revelation. They struggled to accept the truth, but Asoka's unwavering seriousness left no room for doubt. Unbeknownst to them, Asoka's thoughts betrayed a hint of mischief: "Now the real fun is going to begin. I will enjoy playing god." Had they discovered his true intentions, their anger would have been lethal.

'Now the real fun is going to begin. I will enjoy playing god.' If they had heard the thought of Asoka, they would have died from anger.

Why did not these foolish Gods believe in me? Look at their expression, They must be thinking that I am mad and I'm talking nonsense.

Asoka had sensed this event a very long time ago. He did not tell about the event to Elves because He wanted to see their response and adaptability in this type of situation.

But he had underestimated them. They have already learned about invasions, and they have already made future counterattacks while revealing minimum strength.

Seeing their responses and planning, which cover every detail. Asoka was very happy with his children's response

From sending Akarya and his group to Xerath Island for training to battle with various Divine Apostles and capturing them, or placing notes for the Organization of those apostles, was also part of the plan. Of course, young elves don't know that.

While doing this, they will reveal themselves to the world and also help The Alpha Ruler World in the upcoming Invasion. They will also publicize the Akarya, Saintess of elves, and Apostle of Elven God.

"I know you do not believe what I'm saying," said Asoka in his monotone voice, "for only this reason, I and my race reveal themselves in front of you and the outside world."

"It is not that we do not believe you, but it looks impossible. Do you know how long the distance between the two inhabited planets is? even the minimum distance between two inhabited worlds is 10 light years away, which is around 100 trillion kilometers for mortals, not forget that if a person wants to travel in Outer space personally, they will have to cover the body with aura or mana against the Chaotic radiation of cosmic, Space current, and even those cosmic Monsters, etc." said Anderson, "MR. Asoka, you must not be talking about an individual but about the whole army. Am I right."

Asoka nodded his head as Anderson continued. "They will require a great army to invade the Alpha world. The long-distance traveled in space should be impossible with their body alone, if They can invade the Alpha Ruler World through Outer space, I can consider that the invaders possess more advanced technology than the Alpha Ruler world like they possess a Spaceship that can travel through space jump in Outer space.

Asoka snapped his fingers, interrupting Anderson's train of thought. "Before I reveal more, look at this," he said, his eyes glinting with a hint of mystery.

Before the Gods, rectangle green holographic screens materialized, displaying an image that left them aghast. Shreya's stuttering voice betrayed her shock, "Wha...what is that? Is th...is a... Roots, a tree root growing in Outer space?"

Unaware of her stutter, Shreya's eyes remained fixed on the screen, her mind struggling to comprehend the impossible sight. The other Gods shared her astonishment, their faces reflecting a mix of bewilderment and incredulity.

Asoka clapped his hands, drawing their attention, "The thing you're seeing is the image of a root from a divine tree, or as some call it, a demonic tree."

The Gods' gazes remained transfixed on the screen, their minds reeling from the implications of this phenomenon. A tree root, growing in the vast expanse of outer space, defied all logical understanding.

Goddess Elena Valeria's voice was laced with suspicion as she addressed Asoka, "How did you know all of this - the invasions, the Divine tree, or Demonic tree? And how did you obtain this image?" Her eyes narrowed, "From your divine realm, it's clear that your race has a deep affinity for Nature. It's also suspicious that your race would reveal itself to the outside world only during an invasion. Your race is incredibly powerful, making it impossible to remain hidden for so long without anyone uncovering a single clue about your existence."

As Elena spoke, her gaze met Asoka's, and she felt a sudden blush rise to her cheeks. The other Gods followed her lead, their eyes filled with suspicion and a hint of anger. They resented the idea of being manipulated or deceived, feeling like pawns in Asoka's game.

"Calm down, woman," said Asoka. While gazing into the eyes of the other gods, he continued with his nonsense spouting, "When I heard that the Alpha Ruler world would be going to face the Invasion from my believer, I used my secret technique to calculate the existence of Invader, I saw the image and name of the invader's world, Ashyn is a name of that invader's world. I also learned the names and power of the factions that existed in that world, I have divided everything about the world. But I could not divide the existence of one person, not a person but a tree, but from my investigation, this tree is the main culprit behind the invasion,

Ashoka again projected a green holographic screen, which began to show many images of Ashyn's planet, power factions, and the Divine tree.

A divine or Demonic The tree's sheer scale was awe-inspiring - 10,000 kilometers in height, with a trunk thickness of 300 kilometers. Its majestic appearance seemed to hold the weight of heaven itself.

"The use of that secret technique also cost me half of my life force," said Asoka in a serious tone

Suddenly, a loud, uncontrollable laughter echoed through the room, drawing the Gods' attention to the Fanria. His laughter seemed to mock the absurdity of Asoka's claims, leaving the Gods wondering what he found so humorous.

Wolf God Fanria, standing at 6.8 feet with a muscular physique and compact body, exuded explosive strength from every cell. His short white hair and grey eyes, accentuated by flashing blue lightning, complemented his striking features. Long wolf ears and a wolf tail added to his majestic appearance, making him a vision of handsomeness and extraordinary personality.

Fanria's laughter, tears welling up in the corners of his eyes, was not directed at Asoka but at the absurdity of the situation. The notion that a demonic tree, unable to walk on land, could mastermind an intergalactic invasion and travel through time and space, was too ridiculous to comprehend.

Composing himself, Fanria asked Asoka, his voice still shaking with mirth, "How can this tree travel through outer space and reach the Alpha world? It can't even walk on land properly. You're not suggesting it will grow its roots to span the distance to the Alpha World, are you?"

Fanria's incredulity was palpable, his eyes sparkling with amusement, as he awaited Asoka's response.

Asoka's response to Fanria's question was met with a mix of awe and trepidation. "He won't need to grow roots or travel through space. He'll enter directly through the void, leveraging his affinity with the Void element. His strength is comparable to a demi-god, allowing him to reach the Alpha world in mere seconds, even with a group of warriors. His soul has already ascended to godhood; only his physical body remains, requiring a massive amount of pure mana to break through."

After saying that, an Asoka became silent, and all the other god also fell into their thoughts, except Shreya.

Shreya has no followers in the mortal dimension, not even the Jotun race, She has gifted them ice-cold flame not because they believed in her or because they are the followers of her. But Jotun's race has helped her in something of great importance that is by giving her an ice-cold flame as a gift. So, she did not care about the affairs of the Mortal Dimension.

If you are thinking of another ice phoenix, Shreya is the only ice phoenix in this universe. of course, this universe has other types of phoenixes, like a Fire phoenix and a Dark phoenix.

"Does the 'Ashyn' world under the Regulation of any supreme god or the authority fraction of divine dimension? Did people of that world worship any type of god? Is there any person in that world who has reached Godhood and ascended to the divine dimension or descended to the Hell dimension?" Multiple questions were thrown to Asoka by Elena Valeria

Listening to the barrage of questions from Elena, Asoka replied in a calm tone, "Woman relax, I will tell you, From my observation during my Calculation I sense that the world worships some god, but the god's Influence in that land is very weak. And for your last question, I do not know any existence of that world who have reached Godhood and ascended to the divine dimension or descended to the Hell dimension."

Annoyance flashed across Elena's face as Asoka addressed her with the familiar term, "Woman." Her eyes narrowed, and her lips pursed, betraying her growing irritation at being referred to in such a manner again. The informal address, though seemingly innocuous, had become a source of frustration for Elena, who felt it diminished her authority and stature as a Goddess.

Asoka's calm tone and measured words only served to heighten Elena's annoyance, as she felt her concerns and questions were being belittled. Her anger simmered just below the surface, waiting to be unleashed.

Asoka rose from his chair, his movements fluid and deliberate. His tone turned icy, his voice devoid of emotion, "Your facial expressions reveal your skepticism. I don't care if you believe me or not. You will understand everything tomorrow."

Anderson, Jotun's god, narrowed his eyes, "What do you mean by 'tomorrow'? How can we understand then?"

Asoka's response was detached, his voice calm and collected, "The invasion will occur tomorrow, relative to their perspective. Due to time dilation, two days will pass for us, while approximately one month will elapse on the Alpha Planet. The invasion of the Alpha Ruler World will happen within that timeframe. That's why I said you will understand tomorrow, when the invasion unfolds from their perspective."

Asoka's words hung in the air, leaving the Gods to ponder the impending events and the truth of his claims.