Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 1923 - 1072: Inviting the Wolf Lord to Hunt in the Wangshu Zone!
Previously on Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf...
Silence blanketed the whole hall, with every eye fixed on the blood-red silhouette seated upon the throne.
It wasn't apathy, but the utmost reverence.
In that instant, nobody had the audacity to interrupt the contemplation of this crimson-clad being!
"Hahaha!"
Moments later, in the profound quiet of Chao Tian Hall that stretched on for a few beats, a laugh emerged, laced with the sorrow of a fading legend.
Still, no soul thought that this scarlet form or the Red Sun Empire had actually entered their end days.
Having risen just two Eras ago, not enduring scores or centuries of Eras, how could their downfall occur now?
"I never imagined that after rallying allies for over half an Era, convincing nearby forces to claim the Bright Day System alongside me would lead to them plotting against me! Tragic, wretched, ridiculous!"
This transmission of spiritual intent plunged the assembled might and rulers in the hall into deeper hush.
Indeed, all present realized this meant the Red Sun Emperor confessing to the Exotic Beasts gathered that his alliance plan had been a misstep!
Nevertheless, not a single complaint arose regarding the Emperor's tactical blunder.
Everyone recognized that the Red Sun Empire, forged in martial fervor and mechanical warfare, inherently projected a fierce and intimidating antagonistic presence,
which made it challenging for other factions to welcome them from the outset.
Yet in the end, the Red Sun Emperor had attempted the outreach,
not out of perceived frailty in the empire, but to prevent needless sacrifice among the valiant fighters of the Red Sun Empire in the climactic clash!
"Emperor! No matter, sans partnerships, why not confront the Wangshu Zone by ourselves? We pledge to share life and demise with the Red Sun Empire!"
With that, the Red Sun War Marshal advanced, unleashing a mighty, echoing roar.
He stood as a veteran, teetering on Taboo's edge, who had trailed the Red Sun Emperor in battles spanning the cosmos.
Once his words echoed, every War King, War General, and overlord of the Star Sky Feudal Towns within Chao Tian Hall chorused, "Pledge to share life and demise with the Red Sun Empire."
Such unity shifted every feeling in the Red Sun Emperor’s gaze right then into steadfast determination!
Right then, traces of woe and surrender vanished entirely,
as he surged to his feet, reclaiming the vibrant, invincible sovereign who once dominated nine Stellar Systems!
"Excellent! With your unyielding stance and readiness to tread this road beside me, I too pledge to share life and demise with you and the Red Sun Empire!"
"Life and demise together!"
The intense unity born of martial essence echoed powerfully through the Red Sun Empire's grand chamber.
Not long afterward, the Red Sun State Master, a key strategist among the wise, came forward once more: "Emperor, I've devised another plan; it could briefly ease the Red Sun Empire's siege by foes!"
"Out with it!" The Red Sun Emperor had a fair hunch of its nature, yet he doubted the Southern Star Nebula Great Clan, sharing their warlike bent, would ally in the Wangshu Zone fray!
Instead, that inclusive power, which even harbored the Sin Star, might have already struck at him slyly—a stroke of luck to count!
"For tens of thousands of years, the Wolf Pack Civilization and Red Sun Empire have maintained cordial ties; perhaps we should proffer substantial rewards and disclose part of the Emperor’s hidden ace, asking them to halt the Black Sun Constant Star. Once the Bright Day System is secured, we aid the Wolf Pack Civilization's push south to crush the Black Sun Constant Star, yielding the whole southern domain to the Wolf Pack Civilization, plus our vow to eliminate the Void Abyss Mayfly Clan’s threats for them.
Armed with sustenance from two Star Nebula Great Clans and more than two hundred light-years of southernmost land, I refuse to think the Wolf Lord won't be swayed! After all, though those over two hundred light-years hold sparse, icy, harsh yields, a Level 5 Sin Star offers vast wealth!
Therefore, I volunteer as the Emperor’s messenger, taking on this mission myself. Success brings everlasting bloom to the Red Sun Empire via this bond; failure sees me spill my blood to secure the Red Sun Empire's undying glory!"
The Red Sun State Master's spiritual intent landed with resounding clarity!
His stare held no dread as it locked with the Emperor's.
For at this juncture, every Exotic Beast, mighty entity, ruler, war king—even tacticians seldom in the fray—committed to wagering their existences alongside the Emperor versus the Wangshu Zone's hosts.
Thus, unbound by fear of fate in the Emperor's presence, they harbored solely admiration and belief in the mythic figure!
"Very well! I consent! Moreover, I'll grant you a covert edict; present it to the Wolf Lord, and he'll comprehend its purpose. Should it fail, he'll guarantee your return unscathed, as you're the State Master, vital to us—we can't afford your loss to simple diplomacy!"
The Red Sun Emperor rose at last, immense crimson glow swirling about him akin to Ying Dang, swiftly coalescing into a cryptic edict.
He descended the throne and directly bestowed it upon the State Master.
Then, he shared a brief, intense gaze with his valiant soldiers and commanders in the hall before declaring a bold, regal spiritual intent.
Beneath this intent, the Red Sun Empire formally declared war that very day.
"For two Eras I've risen, born in the Wangshu Zone, ever mindful of the birthplace's favor since the Blazing Flame Clan's fall. Thus, receiving no aid or shelter from the Blazing Flame Clan, why must I honor or venerate him?