Battle for supremacy (3)

As the battle on the ground raged on, the one above the clouds had reached its finale. This was the true battle, because the victor would be the new and only hegemon of the Steppes. It didn't matter which army won, because a Demigod could easily slaughter tens of thousands. It may seem pointless to have the armies do battle when a single fight between two individuals could decide a conflict, but there was reason in it. 

The only way one could grow stronger, was through battle and tempering the soul. Those that survived, would be stronger for it, and those that died would provide nourishment for their deity. There was no loss to be had in this for deities. Whether they lived or died, it still served their purposes. It's just that, a Demigod's gains would be far less efficient than that of a god. Even Aleks would lose a portion of the 'Soul Potential' he gained when devouring souls. Keeping them alive would provide a continuous stream of potential from a worshipers soul.