Chapter 1438: Chapter 901: Chosen City, Fusion Complete_2

And because of this, many players have even lost interest.

After all, instead of messing around with odd jobs, it’s better to take the opportunity to get on better terms with the big shots, kissing up a bit.

Be a loyal pet long enough and you might just sweet-talk one of the big guys into signing a dragon companion contract.

Now that would be a huge win.

To sum up, as the curtain rises on the grand showdown, forces allied with the Life Church have sent reinforcements, and the whole Chosen City is becoming increasingly lively.

Meanwhile, as time goes by, the defense construction site in Chosen City is bustling, changing almost daily.

At the same time, the application of new technologies studied by certain leading players has made this earliest established player city gradually undergo a transformation.

Especially with the introduction of technology related to Magic Electric Stone, the whole Chosen City now has a magic network akin to the electric grid of Blue Star.

Coupled with the heavy Magic Crystal Cannon and charged Magic Gun churned out by the Mengmeng Committee’s Magic Technology Research Center, the city’s defensive firepower has taken a qualitative leap.

Of course, the most eye-catching are the massive ship-like objects floating above the city.

These are the player-made Zeppelin airships, modified with Magic Electric Stone for the Zeppelin 2.0 version, enhancing the basic magic defense system and the Divine Art Defense System, resulting in faster speed, stronger defense, and more firepower.

Thirty of such massive ships have been assembled, initially planned to be used in the decisive battle against the Noble Alliance Army, but the Noble Alliance was so disappointing that players didn’t even need to deploy this secret weapon before the enemy was defeated.

And according to the airship design team, their ultimate goal is to create those Magic Floating Cities seen in fantasy novels...

Of course, the distance from an airship to a floating city is still significant.

But just speaking of the players’ own combat capabilities, aside from their continually improving skills and increasing numbers, the arrival of all kinds of strange equipment does indeed significantly enhance the overall strength of the players.

Looking at the ever-changing Chosen City, players are becoming more confident.

However, the elite players from major guilds, especially those who signed up right at release and have experienced countless battles, remain very clear-headed.

To put it bluntly, in this Great Holy War, the highest level of force that has appeared so far is the Legend, and they haven’t really made a move.

Gold, or even less than Gold, no matter how strong individually, can be overwhelmed by sheer numbers.

So the experience gained from the Great Holy War so far is entirely incomparable to the upcoming battles.

Legend and Demigod are the biggest enemies players face in trying to win this war going forward.

And whether all the players’ preparations will have any effect on such enemies remains unknown.

In the end, it still depends on whether the Goddess’s Divine Art defense barrier is strong enough.

From this perspective, all the players’ preparations in Chosen City are based on the assumption that the Goddess or NPCs can help counter enemies beyond the players’ capabilities.

If the high-level battles don’t require players’ worry, their preparations can be more effective.

And concerning this, elite players are also discussing and speculating.

Most people still have strong trust in the Goddess’s strength, with many players believing that since she actively opened a path to Chosen City, it indicates confidence in defeating enemies there.

This is also the mainstream opinion.

Of course, there are also many who think this design is problematic, after all... the Elf Forest terrain is complicated, even if it’s meant to culminate in a showdown at Chosen City, it doesn’t seem necessary to open the way for the Eternal Lord’s army.

After all, other Player Main Cities and Elf Cities also have Divine Art defense barriers, and if the Eternal Lord opens the way, they’ll surely take major transportation routes, inevitably passing through these areas.

This way, through battles along the way, you can not only delay but also deplete the enemy’s forces; why not?

Furthermore, doing this might make it unnecessary to have a decisive battle at Chosen City; perhaps a single Player Main City or Elf Main City could send the enemy back.

It’s not like people are unaware that the Goddess can manifest an avatar infused with Divine Power; does the Eternal Church’s army really think they can overpower the Goddess’s avatar?

Back in the day, when the Goddess used avatars to wreak havoc, slaying evil gods left and right, causing chaos and panic, eventually leading to death or being sealed–those scenes are still online on streaming sites!

It’s not just some players who are puzzled about this issue.

Within Divine Country, where the intricate system assisting Eve manages the game, the Fairy King Fenrir, who has been closely monitoring the entire Great Holy War, is equally confused.

"Goddess, why choose to meet the enemy in Chosen City? As many players say, it doesn’t seem necessary to place the decisive battle in Chosen City."

"Moreover, with your power, you could completely annihilate the Eternal Church’s army."

"I’ve never quite understood these two issues. I’m sure you’ve deeper considerations, though dull-minded as I am, I cannot fathom your thoughts. Please enlighten me."

Looking at Eve seated high on the divine throne, Fenrir asked with a mix of puzzlement and respect.

However, Eve merely shook her head gently:

"No, Fenrir."

"This decisive battle, the clash of armies is but a facade; the true fight lies between mythologies."

"Since the Eternal Lord has declared the holy war, this means they are ready to battle me. So... wherever the showdown happens makes no difference; ultimately it’s bound to occur at my core location, Chosen City."

Upon hearing Eve’s words, Fenrir fell into contemplation.

He pondered for a moment before asking:

"But why pave the way for the enemy? Why not employ the delay tactics players previously favored?"

"Because... the intensity is different."

Eve sighed softly.

"Intensity?"

Fenrir tilted his head in confusion.

Eve nodded slowly and gazed deeply toward the direction of the Eternal army:

"I can sense many powerful presences hidden within the Eternal Church’s legion... Yiteo has likely prepared extensively for this battle."

"Conventional delay tactics are likely ineffective; the only thing possible is overwhelming force."

"Such high-intensity combat, prolonged, could inflict severe damage to the recovering Segis World."

"And I no longer wish to let this world suffer harm."

"Therefore, since there’s to be a showdown, let it commence directly at the final battleground. I am prepared to confront it."

Listening to Eve, the Fairy King Fenrir’s eyes widened, filled with admiration and emotion:

"Goddess, your benevolence and kindness have earned my respect, Fenrir."

"No, Fenrir, I am not as noble as you imagine."

She chuckled softly.

As she said this, she gazed at the map of Segis, transformed by Divine Power within Divine Country, and sighed:

"It’s just that I hope the plane about to become my own doesn’t get ruined by a war."

At this, Fenrir paused slightly.

Maybe he recalled something because he suddenly appeared uplifted:

"Goddess... could it be that... you are ready?"

Eve smiled slightly, without further explanation.

Indeed.

Her reintegration with the origin of Segis has fully completed, aided by covering with fragments of the Pantheon’s core.

And with the protection of the Pantheon core fragments, the action wasn’t exposed.

Next, only by dispelling the faith of the Eternal Lord planted in Segis World and flipping the Pantheon’s suppression over Segis World at that moment does she have the opportunity to formally initiate fusion with the Segis Plane.

To fuse with the plane, or rather, to devour it... to incorporate the plane into herself.

This symbolizes the progress toward the next stance of the World Tree.

And that will be Eve’s first step toward immense divine power.