The arrival of every new epoch signifies the complete destruction of the old one. If it weren't for such utter obliteration, how could the previous three epochs only exist in myths and legends?
Seven days from now will mark the beginning of the fifth epoch, and calamitous destruction is bound to occur within these seven days. Wang Lan has made this disaster clear: Lucifer will be resurrected the moment the fifth epoch is born. Lucifer will be the terminator of the fourth epoch.
"Mr. Wang Lan, didn't you clearly slay Lucifer? Why would he still..."
"As I've just said, he completed the sacrifice. Using the Zodiac for the sacrifice, the purpose of this sacrifice is to resurrect in Heaven at the birth of the fifth epoch.
"This morning, God's Country successfully summoned Heaven, and I was fortunate enough to enter. In Heaven, I personally saw the Demon Cocoon where Lucifer is to be resurrected. I initially wanted to destroy the Demon Cocoon to prevent his resurrection, but unfortunately, my attacks were ineffective against it. Therefore, I had to retreat and seek help, to see if there's any way to stop Lucifer's resurrection."
"General Wang Lan, just say what you need. We will do our utmost as long as it is within the capabilities of our respective countries."
"My attacks are ineffective on the Demon Cocoon. I don't know if nuclear bombs will work on it, so I hope to use nuclear bombs to attack the Demon Cocoon. But handling nuclear bombs is a technical task, which I'm not skilled in."
"That's not a problem. We can provide both nuclear bombs and technical personnel, but how to transport them to the destination is a big issue. You just mentioned that the Demon Cocoon is in Heaven."
"Transportation is not a problem. I can manage the transportation by myself, and do it very quickly."
"So, does Heaven belong to a Different Dimensional Space, and will our nuclear bombs function normally there?"
"This... I can't guarantee it, but having entered Heaven, it feels somewhat different from a Different Dimensional Space."
"Regardless, we have to try. If we let Lucifer resurrect and start a new epoch seven days from now, then we're truly finished. Consider it burning our bridges."
On this matter, global nations did not quibble, nor did they have the time to. Humanity didn't have much time left—just seven days. These seven days had to include coordinating nuclear bombs, assigning operators, transportation, and more, which would easily take up three to four days.
The moment the meeting ended, nations in possession of nuclear weapons began to operate at high speed.
Jade Country was the first to get things arranged. In just a day and a half, they dispatched one hundred nuclear bombs and the missile troops tasked with handling them. Wang Lan opened his Divine Might Space and brought all the bombs and troops inside.
Zhang Xiannca had been staying inside Divine Might Space the whole time, unaware of the outside world's events. Wang Lan also seemed to have selectively forgotten her identity, treating her like a mascot within his Divine Might Space.
As she was quietly reading on the lawn, Zhang Xiannca was suddenly roused by a roaring noise. Looking up, she saw missile trucks driving onto the grass.
Is this... the onset of a world war?
Divine Might Space isn't infinitely large, but it is as big as a city. Moreover, everything in it can be created by Wang Lan's telekinesis: lawns, trees, oceans, beaches, including towering skyscrapers rising straight from the ground!
On the third day, nuclear bombs from nearby countries were also transported over, followed by more troops stationing themselves in Divine Might Space. The secret of his Divine Might Space was thus revealed to the world.
"Don't look at me like that. I only came to understand Divine Might Space myself a short while ago. I know its purpose, but I kept it hidden because I didn't want you to give up in despair during a dire situation, thinking there was a final refuge.
"Divine Might Space isn't a utopia. It cannot grow food, nor can it form a complete ecosystem. It can serve as a temporary refuge, but if it were to be humanity's last sanctuary, extinction would be the only path."
Everyone naturally understood the logic, but what each of them truly thought was known only to themselves.
Time passed quietly. Some countries had strong execution capabilities, while others were weaker. By the fifth day, Wang Lan felt he couldn't wait any longer. He teleported to God's Country instantly.
Yulia seemed to be recovering well. Although her appearance remained aged, her Star Power had returned. It was unknown, however, how much of her former strength she could still muster. The Heaven Door was controlled by God's Country. Although the populace remained frenzied, they had gradually calmed down over these past few days.
Once again, it was Wang Lan and Yulia. Jiang Xinyu had already entered Divine Might Space. The Pope, who had dreamed his entire life of entering Heaven, had also gone into Divine Might Space. He just wanted to see Heaven, even if only for a glance.
Walking the God's Path for the second time, no illusions appeared, and Wang Lan effortlessly arrived in Heaven. The Demon Cocoon in the sky still hung high as before, set against the silvery-white expanse of the void.
The Demon Cocoon was even more massive than it had been five days prior, and the demonic light flickering from it was also brighter.
Wang Lan opened his Divine Might Space, and the space before him twisted. Amidst the distortion, missile launchers appeared as if from thin air on the gentle grass of Heaven.
The soldiers who emerged looked around in bewildered astonishment as the holy white light enveloped the land like a fog.
"Is this Heaven?"
"Look! What is that thing?"
Soon, someone noticed the eerie and terrifying object above them, eliciting cries of alarm. The Demon Cocoon in the sky naturally made people feel uneasy. Its crisscrossing tendrils, like blood vessels, and the gruesome appearance of the Demon Cocoon itself, made one's scalp tingle at the sight, unable to bear a second glance.
The Pope appeared on the soil of Heaven. He fell to his knees in devotion, prostrating himself and even kissing the flour-like dirt on the ground.
"Oh God, I've finally reached Heaven! I've finally arrived at the domain of my God..."
Wang Lan glanced sideways at the Pope, who was weeping profusely, looking like a fool.
"Ladies and gentlemen, your target is the Demon Cocoon above our heads! Hit it with nuclear missiles, and don't worry about collateral damage—I will provide a barrier for your protection," Wang Lan ordered, holding Jiang Xinyu's hand.
Soldiers from various countries immediately sprang into action. In this era of high technology and advanced information systems, the targeting and launch of missiles were mostly automated. Therefore, the aiming and launching process was very fast.
In less than ten minutes, Jade Country's vehicle-mounted missiles had completed targeting and were ready to launch.
"Fire!"
WHOOSH—
A burst of black smoke erupted as a rocket shot out from its launch tube. Instantly, the rocket's tail spewed white flames, transforming into a meteor that streaked straight for the Demon Cocoon in the sky.
The Demon Cocoon seemed close, but it was actually thousands of meters high in the sky. As ten missiles ascended, Wang Lan quickly erected a protective barrier to shield the people on the ground below.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
A series of earth-shattering explosions shook the entire space violently. Blinding white light engulfed everyone like a flood.
The turbulent aftermath of the shockwaves lasted for several minutes before gradually subsiding. Dense smoke obscured the Demon Cocoon in the sky, and it was a few more minutes before the Demon Cocoon re-emerged from the smoke.
"No effect?" Yulia looked disappointedly at the still-intact Demon Cocoon, her expression falling.
"No, look!" Wang Lan pointed not at the Demon Cocoon, but at the dense, spiderweb-like black, crisscrossing veins overhead. "They seemed to be spreading before, but they've stopped after this round of attacks."
"Really? Why can't I tell?"
"It's just a subtle change you didn't notice. Continue the nuclear attack."
Another dozen nuclear missiles soared into the sky, followed by another round of earth-shattering explosions.
A few minutes later, the change before and after the nuclear attack became more evident. Although the Demon Cocoon remained undamaged, its surrounding tentacles were indeed affected. It seemed the Demon Cocoon was drawing power from the tentacles to defend against the nuclear strikes.
"The attack is effective! Continue!"
This time, it was a battle that practically gambled with humanity's fate, so the countries did not hold back, deploying nearly half of their nuclear arsenals. If it proved effective, they wouldn't even mind using all their reserves.
The sound of explosions was unceasing, and the tentacles in the sky visibly withered under the barrage of nuclear missiles. This withering was visible to the naked eye.
Suddenly, a sense of alarm surged from the depths of Wang Lan's heart. Without hesitation, he fiercely raised the defensive barrier in the sky. A terrifying energy fluctuation rippled from the intersection of the sky's tentacles.
A series of attacks rained down from the sky, hammering the barrier.
The Demon Cocoon would not just sit idly by and wait to be destroyed. After enduring seven or eight rounds of missile bombardment, it finally stopped playing dead and chose to fight back.
"Wang Lan, I'll help you!" Yulia shouted. Both the Holy Grail and the Genesis Bible flew out from above her head. Divine power rose from the Holy Grail and the Genesis Bible, pouring energy into the barrier Wang Lan had erected.
With the infusion of divine power, the previously transparent barrier instantly turned the color of Holy Light, resembling the Holy Light Array activated in God's Country.
After one round of attacks, the missile troops immediately seized the opportunity to launch another barrage. Although the sudden assault had made everyone feel as if they had just skirted the line of death, they were all professional soldiers, with military ethics etched into their very souls. Fear, they certainly felt, but even if engulfed by it, their bodies would not be dominated by fear. They would continue to operate the nuclear missile launches based on their training.
One after another, nuclear missiles bombarded the sky. A tug-of-war between technology and mythical power officially unfolded in this sanctuary known as Heaven.
Outside, the leaders of various countries anxiously awaited the outcome of the battle in Heaven. They could accept any result, good or bad, but the agony of waiting was unbearable.
"General Wang Lan, we only have one hundred nuclear missiles left. We could run out by tonight!"
The tentacles of the Demon Cocoon overhead had already diminished by more than half. It seemed that with another day, the Demon Cocoon could be annihilated. However, they were running out of nuclear missiles. Nuclear missiles provided a powerful attack not driven by Star Power—it was pure physical Law. The energy they released could not be absorbed by the Demon Cocoon; it could only be endured. This was humanity's last chance for victory.
"What do we do?" Jiang Xinyu was also panicking. Wang Lan was the only one who could transport more nuclear missiles, but the white-hot battle could not stop even for a moment. Wang Lan simply couldn't leave. Without a resupply of nuclear missiles, all their previous efforts would be in vain.
"Xinyu, this time, it's all up to you."
"Up to me?"
"I have two Rinnegan of Divine Might, but one is enough to control Divine Might. I plan to give you one of my Rinnegan of Divine Might so you can transport the nuclear missiles for me."
