Chapter 533 The Judgment of the Gods

A shocking piece of news spread like a tide across the universe. The cosmic media reported that the self-proclaimed "god" Olympian force, the god of war Ares, was completely defeated and captured in a fierce battle with Darkseid of the Umbrella Group. This news was repeatedly played on the screens of countless planets and became the focus of major news headlines.

In the screen, the fierce scenes on the battlefield are played back frame by frame, the smoke is filled, and the flames and darkness are intertwined into a purgatory. Those fearless demigod warriors are wearing silver armor and fighting to the last moment, but their fighting spirit seems so pale and powerless in front of Darkseid's cold and ruthless power. The flames are swallowed by darkness, and Ares's power is bound by Omega energy. The final result is incredible.

"The God of War of Olympus surrendered in this battle." The media reported. The camera switched to Darkseid's scarlet burning eyes, revealing an undisguised coldness and triumphant pride. His calm and low voice still echoed in my ears: "Whether it is mortals or so-called 'gods', in the face of true power, it is nothing more than a futile struggle."

As soon as the news came out, the entire universe seemed to fall into a brief silence, followed by waves of commotion and discussion. The leaders of the major cosmic forces held emergency meetings to exchange information with each other, trying to understand the hidden meaning behind this incident.

In the Shano galaxy, in the highest command of the Kree Empire, several high-ranking generals were sitting in front of a huge star map, and the atmosphere was solemn. Commander Magdal looked at the screen seriously, and a trace of imperceptible worry flashed in her eyes. The Kree Empire has always regarded the Olympus forces as a potential threat, but now, Olympus has been defeated so thoroughly by the Umbrella Group, which has forced her to re-examine the strength of the Umbrella Group.

"Darkseid actually captured Ares..." a Kree general murmured, his tone full of disbelief, "This means that the strength of the Umbrella Group has exceeded all of our expectations."

Magdal's eyes were grim, and she said in a deep voice: "The power of the Umbrella is expanding rapidly. Darkseid's move is undoubtedly announcing to the entire universe that they will not be satisfied with the status quo. We must respond quickly to ensure that the interests of the Kree Empire are not threatened."

In the palace of the ruler of Sakaar, Gao Tianzun, he was leisurely tasting wine under the gorgeous light and shadow, with a strange excitement and curiosity in his eyes. The defeat of Ares, the god of war, surprised him greatly, but for him who liked to watch fights, this was undoubtedly a rare "good show". Gao Tianzun gently shook the wine glass and said to himself with a smile: "Oh, this is really a wonderful show. Darkseid, where on earth did you come from? It seems that this universe is much more interesting than I thought."

On the central planet of the Galactic Empire, the headquarters of the Nova Corps was also caught in an unprecedented tense atmosphere. The commander stood in the combat meeting room, staring at the constantly flashing cosmic news screen in front of him. The news showed that the scene of Ares' capture was being played in a loop, and Darkseid's cold and suffocating voice was still echoing in his ears. The Nova Corps has always been committed to maintaining cosmic peace, but facing the rapid rise of the Umbrella Group, they felt an unprecedented pressure.

"What exactly does Darkseid want?" A senior commander frowned and asked, "Is he declaring war, or showing his power to everyone?"

"Whatever he wants, it has already threatened the stability of the universe." The leader said firmly, "Umbrella's expansion ambitions must be curbed."

"But they are our allies."

"Yeah, that's right. Let the general above decide."

This sudden turmoil seemed to have brought a new shadow to the universe. Within hours after the news broke, governments in many star regions issued statements, condemning the violent acts of the Umbrella Group on the one hand, and rapidly strengthening their respective defenses on the other, fearing that they would be the next to suffer.

Darkseid's victory is not just a victory in a battle, it is more like a declaration of war against all those who call themselves "strong" - whether it is the gods of Olympus or the rulers of other forces, no one can despise this behemoth anymore. In this battle, the Umbrella Group sent a clear signal to the entire universe: they have the strength and determination to swallow everything.

Among the countless people in various star regions, some were talking excitedly, some were whispering, and most were staring at Darkseid's cold and oppressive eyes on the screen in fear. The name of the Umbrella Group gradually left an indelible mark in everyone's hearts.

"Will they be the new masters of the universe?" some people couldn't help but ask in their hearts.

The Umbrella Group, this once insignificant name, has now become an existence that no force dares to ignore. Darkseid looms over every corner of the universe like a shadow, implicitly announcing an unparalleled will for hegemony. The gods of Olympus have lost their majesty at this moment, and the future of the universe seems to be gradually becoming confusing in Darkseid's sneer.

Olympus' response was concise and powerful: "Fight!"

These two words were like thunder, shaking the entire universe. Zeus stood at the highest point of the Temple of Olympus, looking down at the earth and the starry sky, with golden lightning lingering around him. His eyes revealed a firm and cold determination, and those extremely majestic eyes flashed with irresistible divine power. When the news of Darkseid's open provocation and the capture of Ares was sent back to Olympus, Zeus understood that this was a direct provocation to the gods and a ruthless trampling on their ancient majesty.

"They want to challenge the dignity of God, then let them see the true power of God!" Zeus whispered, his voice like thunder rolling across the sky.

Following Zeus' decision, an emergency war meeting was quickly held in the Temple of Olympus. The gods gathered in the temple, standing in the magnificent hall, with different expressions. The news of Ares being captured caused a strong shock, some gods looked angry and unwilling, while others seemed calm and silent.

Zeus' wife Hera stood beside him, her hands folded on her chest, her brows slightly furrowed, her eyes flashing with complex light. She knew the price this battle would bring, but as the queen of Olympus, she also knew that she had to protect the glory of the gods. Hera's voice was low, but firm: "No matter what, we can't retreat."

Apollo remained silent, contrary to his usual behavior. His face was no longer filled with his usual sunny smile, but was gloomy and cold. He had always been angry about Ares's defeat, which was an unforgivable insult to the gods. His eyes were burning with the flames of revenge, and he was eager to fight. "Father, this war must be won quickly. Darkseid is not only a provocation to us, his existence will threaten the order of the entire universe. We must take action and eradicate him completely."

Hermes paced anxiously on one side of the temple, with a hint of hesitation in his eyes. As the most agile and intelligent god among the gods, he understood the risks of going to war directly with the Umbrella Group. Hermes said to Zeus: "Father, can we cooperate with other star alliances first? Will it be too costly to fight the Umbrella Group directly?"

Zeus waved his hand, interrupting Hermes' proposal, with an extremely determined look in his eyes. "No, Hermes. This is a direct challenge to the dignity of our gods. Any escape and concession will be regarded as weakness. The Umbrella Group has threatened the existence of the entire Olympus, and we must respond mercilessly." His voice resounded like thunder in every corner of the temple, showing his unshakable determination.

At the same time, the god of war Athena stood on the other side of Zeus, arms crossed, calm and thoughtful. She is the most intelligent and warlike god in Olympus. Although she is also angry, she knows that anger alone cannot win this war. "Father, war is inevitable, but we can't act rashly." Her voice is rational and firm. "Darkseid is not an ordinary enemy. He controls powerful technology and power. We must plan carefully to ensure that this battle can achieve a decisive victory."

Zeus nodded slightly, his eyes sternly scanning the gods present. "We will attack with all our strength, but we must also be prepared." He paused, then gave the order, "Hephaestus, order you to forge new weapons in the temple. We need the most powerful artifacts to deal with this war. Hermes, you will immediately go to various star regions and contact possible allies, but no matter what, Olympus will be the first to attack."

The gods in the hall looked at each other. Although some gods had calm expressions and some were a little hesitant, they all knew that this war was inevitable.

However, not all gods were willing to participate in this huge war. When Poseidon received the war order from Zeus, he silently refused to join. His domain was not directly threatened by the Umbrella Group, and he never liked being ordered around by Zeus. Poseidon responded coldly: "This is Zeus' war, not the war of the ocean."

Hades, the god of the underworld, did not express much opinion either. Although he and Zeus shared the same stance in this battle, he was not in a hurry to take action himself. "The fate of the dead is controlled by me. No matter what the outcome of the battle is, some souls will return to the underworld." He said with a chilling calmness, seemingly unconcerned about the upcoming war.

But Zeus had made up his mind. Even though not all the gods were involved, he still mobilized the most powerful forces with the majesty of the King of Olympus. With golden lightning shooting out from the temple, the horn of war was sounded. The figures of the gods flickered in the golden light, and the most powerful warriors of Olympus began to gather, ready to prove their supreme power to the entire universe.

At this moment, Zeus' voice resounded like thunder on the top of Mount Olympus: "Whether it is mortal or demon, anyone who dares to challenge our majesty is an enemy of God! Let's fight!"