Apocalypse Gachapon Chapter 1936: Setting the tone

The two Lords remained quiet for an extended period.

White Robe might have been correct; due to the intense survival pressures, the Star-Eye Clan possessed a robust desire to persist. They explored all avenues to guarantee the survival of their species.

The notion of self-preservation was firmly embedded in every member of the clan.

However, Ye Zhongming operated differently. Within his thinking, conservatism appeared absent; only aggression prevailed.

He acknowledged the vulnerabilities of the Star-Eye Clan, and he conceded that his present power was quite minor compared to other cosmic races. Yet, this didn't deter his aggressive approach.

What if a serpent attempted to devour an elephant? If swallowing the full elephant proved impossible, couldn't it at least consume a younger one!

As a result, Ye Zhongming harbored no desire to preserve the current situation. Upon securing the top Novice position and choosing to remain with the Star-Eye Clan, he planned to guide the locals into launching assaults.

"So, do you possess a concrete objective? Or perhaps, a justification?"

The Eye Lord finally voiced his thoughts. Upon hearing this, Ye Zhongming understood internally that the pair of Clan Leaders had likely consented.

"Yes."

"Who?"

"Early-stage objective, mid-term goal, or the final one? I'll cover them all. The early-stage target is..."

The two Clan Leaders exchanged glances, once more stunned by the bold 'concepts' swirling in Ye Zhongming's head. They came to understand that while their power surpassed this newcomer from his home world by far, in terms of disposition—or rather, their methods of operation—he was so audacious that the whole Star-Eye Clan couldn't catch sight of his silhouette.

This Earthling's supreme ambition was barely worth noting; even the mid-term aim was sufficient to terrify anyone to their core!

That was...

Another lengthy hush ensued, so prolonged that Ye Zhongming humorously pondered if the two Clan Leaders shared some telepathic method of exchange.

After quite some time, the duo of Clan Leaders rose to their feet.

"You may indeed be correct. Certain longstanding beliefs of ours might no longer fit the present times. With that in mind, we'll take the risk alongside you!"

"Even if it leads to the clan's demise, let's make it a grand spectacle!"

The Star-Eye pair of Lords sealed their ultimate choice.

Prior to exiting the chamber, Ye Zhongming abruptly inquired, "Aslan serves as the heir you've groomed. Why does she reveal her authentic appearance? Doesn't that undermine the majestic aura of enigma once she ascends?"

You two possess countless disguises, yet you permit your offspring to wander the cosmos uncovered?

The two Clan Leaders shared a look and then chuckled in unison.

The Eye Lord remarked with a wry grin: "How can you be certain the visage Aslan currently displays is her genuine one?"

The Star Lord chimed in, "Turning down my daughter, you could come to rue that decision."

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Ye Zhongming had returned to the Star-Eye Clan for three days yet hadn't proceeded to assume control of the Bronze Camp. This situation drew intense attention from the entire Star-Eye Clan.

Numerous speculations arose, primarily centering on two ideas. The first suggested he simply disdained the Bronze Team, viewing it as a disorganized bunch unfit for the premier Novice rank.

This notion held some foundation. As the Novice battlefield concluded, the offers extended by various races to Ye Zhongming—which he hadn't revealed earlier—began to surface.

Such propositions were undoubtedly beyond what this near-extinct group could provide.

Confronted by these alluring prospects, observers believed Ye Zhongming's resolve would waver. His three-day 'delay in assuming post' served as a way to voice discontent and negotiate for greater rewards, forming the core motive.

The alternative view stood in stark contrast. It proposed that Ye Zhongming acted this way to assert dominance over his prospective underlings, showcasing his command to clarify who held the reins.

This interpretation was illustrated strikingly, as the Bronze Camp dispatched envoys to fetch this Novice topper for three straight days, only to be rebuffed each time.

Irrespective of the theory, both fostered a feeling of detachment and even resentment toward the still-unseen Novice number one among the Bronze Camp members.

The Star-Eye Clan's leadership fully backed Ye Zhongming, but currently, none intervened. Be it the two Clan Leaders, Cheng Liujin, Aslan, or White Robe, they all quietly watched and anticipated his approach to the situation.

Ye Zhongming truly hadn't visited to claim the Bronze Team. The cause wasn't either aforementioned, but rather his focus on reviewing achievements from this phase and methodically enhancing his personal capabilities.

He avoided heading to the Bronze Camp, inspecting it, and discovering himself either at the lowest rung or merely middling at best.

Concurrently, he crafted a growth strategy for the Bronze Camp.

His discussions with the Star-Eye duo of Lords concerned merely the overarching aims. To realize these, the Bronze Team required maturation and independence, akin to the Gold and Silver Teams.

On the fifth day post-return from the Novice battlefield, he at last showed up at the Bronze Camp.

He arrived solo, ambling casually. By the moment managers and squad heads learned of his arrival, Ye Zhongming had completed his survey of the modestly sized encampment.

As the assembly positioned themselves in front of him, he lounged in the space designated as the Order Leader's quarters, gazing curiously at several ornamental flora.

All these individuals identified Ye Zhongming; they'd viewed the Novice battlefield broadcast. They also knew the Bronze Order Leader mask; it symbolized the Bronze Camp. Typically, the Star-Eye Clan acknowledged the mask over the individual.

"Introduce yourselves."

Ye Zhongming settled back into the seat, his finger tracing a subtle groove across the surface, etching a pale trace.

This revealed a thin coating of dust atop it.

Ye Zhongming smirked to himself; it likely went uncleaned for five or six days. Evidently, the space received a spruce-up when his visit was anticipated, but with his no-show, maintenance ceased thereafter.

Observing Ye Zhongming's gesture, some felt uneasy, others indifferent, and a few secretly delighted in his discomfort.

"I am the First Thousand-Person Commander of the Bronze Camp, Zhong Hongke."

"I am the Second Thousand-Person Commander of the Bronze Camp, Zhi Chaka."

"I am the Third Thousand-Person Commander of the Bronze Camp, Leng Jiao."

"I am the Bronze Camp..."

"I am the Logistics Officer of the Bronze Camp, Wu Qian."

"I am the Medical Officer of the Bronze Camp, Zi Bing."

Once introductions concluded, Ye Zhongming offered no words. He stayed mute for a solid two minutes, then scanned the group with an astonished look and uttered a phrase bound to provoke.

"That's it?"

The roughly dozen folks in the room uniformly rolled their eyes. Can't you tally them up yourself?

"Really, that's it?"

Ye Zhongming repeated the question.

This round, comprehension dawned on everyone.

Were these the full cadre of Bronze Camp leaders?

Hardly! The assistant Thousand-Person Commanders were absent, though that mattered little; they lacked the stature for an instant audience with the fresh Bronze Order Leader.

Besides those aides to the Thousand-Person Commanders, the eligible yet missing attendees were solely the two Deputy Order Leaders of the Bronze Camp.

One slot stood empty for now. Ye Zhongming likely meant the remaining one.

Leng Jiao cleared his throat then, fixing his gaze on the new Order Leader and stating: "Deputy Order Leader Ka Lan Ka is tied up with urgent affairs. Prior to my departure, he tasked me with conveying his regrets and suggesting you relocate to his quarters."

The room's ambiance turned icy in an instant.

Ka Lan Ka—this constituted a blatant slight to the arriving direct superior.

Ye Zhongming fixed a chilly stare on Leng Jiao for an extended beat, then abruptly grinned: "Fine, then we'll proceed as a group."