The heavens thundered that day.
Dark clouds gathered ominously on the distant horizon of the Temple of Light, an oppressive, suffocating atmosphere intensifying with each passing moment.
"What's going on?"
"Yeah, it's so strange today. The forecast said it would be clear skies all day."
"This damn weather, it's too abnormal!"
The people of the Temple of Light discussed the approaching storm clouds with growing concern. Just then, a chilling voice, like a thunderclap, echoed across the sky, accompanied by a palpable killing intent. "Temple of Light!"
"Flande, well done!!"
"Truly impressive tactics, such grand ambition!!"
"Today, the Temple of Light will be annihilated!!!"
Rumble~
At that instant, the thunderclouds in the sky churned, and thunder that shook the heavens exploded. Following that, over a thousand figures appeared on the scene.
However...
Though only a thousand figures, the sensation they gave the people of the Temple of Light was as if the sky itself had been torn apart by this group.
"What!"
"This is bad, a super expert is attacking!!"
"Quick, send out the special alert signal!!!"
In an instant, the Temple of Light descended into chaos, everyone filled with terror and disbelief.
Whoosh~
Bang!!
A brilliant fireworks display bloomed in the sky, followed by an intensely scarlet danger symbol that hovered above the entire Temple of Light. Countless powerful figures within the temple were shaken.
A special danger level!
This was unprecedented in the history of the Temple of Light.
Here, the Fallen Angel presiding over the Temple of Light, with a solemn expression, knew she could not falter as the current leader.
"Presumptuous!"
"Zeus, how dare you raise an army and invade our Temple of Light!!"
Rumble~!!
As soon as the Fallen Angel finished speaking, a sound like a colossal palm striking down resounded. The next moment, the Fallen Angel was sent flying tens of meters, severely injured on the spot.
If not for the Fallen Angel's peak half-step Heavenly King realm strength, she would likely have been a corpse by now.
Quake, the Eight-winged Angel below, swallowed hard. Damn, was this person Zeus, the Lord of Gods from the Dark Church? He was too powerful.
Could it be... has this person reached the Heavenly King realm, just like the Hall Master?
Hiss~
Hiss hiss~~
Following that, figures began appearing on the scene. Without exception, the weakest among them were Six-winged Angels at the peak of the God of War realm.
As for Zeus, he was surrounded by numerous Two-winged and Four-winged Angels, blocking all his escape routes.
"What?"
Seeing the lineup before him, Zeus's brows furrowed. "If you're not going to show yourselves, then don't blame me for being impolite."
"Lord Milo, thank you all for your efforts this time!"
Zeus bowed slightly towards a woman beside him. This person was none other than the former Heavenly Empress of the Dark Church.
"So be it."
Hearing this, Milo's figure turned into a black streak of light and instantly appeared before the three Eight-winged Angels of the Temple of Light. She raised her hand and struck, her power so terrifying that it gave Quake and the other two no chance to counterattack.
Damn it!
This person... is even stronger than Zeus!
Unstoppable!
Quake and the other two felt the oppressive pressure emanating from Milo before them, like that of a deity.
Invincible.
Boom~!
Just as Milo's attack was about to land, a phantom-like figure appeared before the three Eight-winged Angels. With a single palm strike, they repelled Milo, and the pressure on Quake and the other two vanished.
Then, the three looked at the woman standing before them, their pupils contracting sharply. This... is so powerful. Could she be one of our temple's people?
Following that,
A terrifying aura of evil and slaughter permeated her being, forcing even Quake and the other two to retreat, their hearts pounding.
"That lunatic is actually out."
The Fallen Angel's mouth twitched upon seeing the newcomer. Among the secret forces of the Temple of Light, their statuses were vastly different.
Of the ten Fallen Angels in the secret forces, she only ranked tenth.
And this figure emanating killing intent was ranked third, illustrating the terrifying extent of their power!
"Angel of Slaughter!?"
Recognizing the person, a chilling glint appeared in Milo's eyes. "It's been a long time."
"Indeed, you have also reached the peak of the Heavenly King realm!"
Hiss~!!
Milo's words caused an uproar throughout the entire scene.
Everyone looked at the Angel of Slaughter with disbelief, or rather, with awe. That woman who seemed born for slaughter.
Angel of Slaughter!?
Quake and the other two exchanged glances, both swallowing nervously. This was another secret force of their temple, like the Fallen Angel, but their strength was far, far greater than the Fallen Angel's.
Peak Heavenly King realm!!
If that's the case, isn't the Angel of Slaughter... stronger than the Hall Master!
Gulp~
With this thought, Quake and the other two's eyes widened as if they would pop out. They realized the Hall Master was not the strongest in their temple.
If it was like this for Quake and the other two, it was even more so for the remaining Six-winged, Four-winged, and even Two-winged Angels. Looking at the Angel of Slaughter on the scene, their eyes were filled with fervent admiration.
"However..."
Milo glanced at the Angel of Slaughter. "Only you, one of the ten secret angels of the Temple of Light, have appeared. Where is that waste?"
"If that's the case, you won't be able to salvage the situation."
As Milo's voice faded, four auras behind her fully unleashed.
Heavenly King realm expert!
Heavenly King realm expert!
Another Heavenly King realm expert!!
The eyes of the many angels of the Temple of Light widened to their absolute limit, completely unable to believe what they were witnessing.
What had they seen?
The Dark Church's invasion this time had so many Heavenly King realm experts. How... how was this possible!?
"Heh heh, it seems quite a few old friends have arrived."
Just as the angels of the Temple of Light were in shock, a voice echoed from deep within the Temple of Light. In the next moment, five figures appeared on the scene.
Without any hesitation, their Heavenly King realm auras were fully unleashed. Among them was none other than Flande, the Hall Master of the Temple of Light.
As for the other four...
"Angel of Desire, Twisted Angel, Angel of Light, and Rebel Angel, you four have lived long enough."
Milo narrowed her eyes, recognizing the four instantly. Clearly, these four were from the same era as her, though their strength did not match Milo's, they were comparable to the twelve principal gods of the Dark Church.
"Heh heh, as expected of the former Heavenly Empress of the Dark Church, you have indeed entered the peak of the Heavenly King realm. It seems we will never be your match."
The Angel of Desire, ranked fourth, and a being just one step away from the peak Heavenly King realm, said with a sigh.
"Hmph~"
"The Temple of Light has acted against our Dark Church like this, so even if the Angel of Charm and the Angel of Resistance were here today, you Temple of Light will still have to pay blood with blood!"
"All subordinates of the Temple of Light, kill without mercy!!"
"Battle start!!!"
With an order, Milo flashed and charged directly at the Angel of Slaughter. In an instant, they had exchanged blows dozens of times. A peak death battle had officially commenced.