Global Era of Star trekking Chapter 1768 - 862: The Annihilation of the Chaos Demon Ape Clan (Part 2)

"Negative, our ties with the Chaos Demon Ape clan have always been strained; by all rights, they should be the ones seeking us out. Why are we the ones in a hurry to reach them?"

"War King, considering our current predicament, how can we possibly fret over such trivialities?"

"I concur. Given that the Chaos Demon Ape clan possesses a Superlimit Level Ancestor City, they could endure the Transcendence Army's siege for an extended period if we provide them with rear-guard support."

...

As the debate raged on, an increasing number of captains began to favor the idea of providing covert aid to the Chaos Demon Ape clan. However, Ying Wei, Prince Xiangri of the Immortal Qin Royal Family, introduced a further consideration.

"Assistance from us alone will not suffice. If we can bring the Wizard Civilization, the Emperor Barbarian Tribe, and others into the fold, we can distribute the cost of the support resources. Furthermore, the Chaos Demon Ape clan would receive a greater influx of supplies, allowing them to prolong their defiance."

"That sounds like a viable plan!"

With that consensus, the final decision was essentially made. To see it through, however, convincing the Wizards and the Emperor Barbarian Tribe was merely the first step; a vital logistical hurdle remained.

"Should we actually finalize a support pact, what method will we use to deliver resources to the Chaos Demon Apes both secretly and swiftly? Will it be through the Zhu Tian Ruins Market?"

Someone posed the question tentatively, and knowing smiles spread among the leaders gathered in the hall.

"Naturally!"

The Zhu Tian Ruins Market had been the intended hub for most captains from the very beginning. To resolve the matter entirely, however, they needed to consult the influential Dragon Spine Song Family regarding the market's operations.

"What is the status regarding Greedy Wolf? Has the Expedition Fleet met with any major setbacks in the Lanikea River System Cluster?"

Following Ji Heng’s inquiry, Song Yan stood promptly to deliver a report:

"Your Majesty, word of your official ascension as the civilization's second Mythical Power has rippled across the Starry Sea. Consequently, the top-tier advanced civilizations within the Lanikea River System Cluster have offered little resistance. Even the Rashamon Clan has failed to appear, despite being called upon for help. The Expedition Fleet is currently moving at a rapid pace. We estimate that the Torch Civilization will achieve total control over the Lanikea River System Cluster in under a millennium."

"Excellent. Ji Heng and I shall contact Greedy Wolf at once. There is no cause for concern regarding the Ruins Market Token."

...

The details shared by Song Yan were significant. When they heard that the Expedition Fleet would likely dominate the entire Lanikea River System Cluster within a thousand years, a wave of excitement washed over the captains in the Human Emperor Hall.

This was a full River System Cluster. Notably, the Lanikea River System Cluster was a medium-sized cluster spanning more than 1.3 billion light-years and containing 1,205 river systems. Its scale exceeded two-thirds of the combined Eight-Armed Snake Demon River System Cluster and the Corpse Emperor Clan River System Group.

The sheer volume of rare resources hidden within such a cluster was staggering to imagine.

Even though they weren't on the front lines of this expansion war, the factions backing them would surely receive substantial post-war dividends.

Their presence in Human Emperor City was necessary for its protection. If not for the need to ensure the city's security, they would never have stayed behind during such a pivotal time. This was why two Mythical Immortal Ships remained to guard the Human Emperor City, while the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong—still a Superdimensional Mother Ship—remained at the Torch Expedition Army Headquarters.

As a new star realm barrier was breached on the holographic display, Jiang Yuan traced a golden path through the air with his finger.

At the terminus of that path, a silver token engraved with the word "Walk" materialized from the void.

"Greedy Wolf has sent word; the Lord of All Heavens Ruins Market has granted permission to open a trade and transfer corridor within the market."

Within a few short years, the diplomats dispatched to the Wizards, Emperor Barbarians, Angels, and other powers returned with positive results. The leadership of those civilizations had been swayed, agreeing to a secret alliance to support the Chaos Demon Ape clan.

In the period that followed, several Dominator Civilizations of the Shattered Starry Sea worked together in the shadows as agreed. Their aid significantly hampered the progress of the Mythical Armies that had invaded the Heavenly Ape Star Realm.

...

It is now the year 1420 since the Origin Star broke away from the Chaos Divine Land. We are in the Heavenly Ape Star Realm, at the [Heaven-Reaching Chaos City].

As the sole Superlimit Chaos City in the realm, [Heaven-Reaching Chaos City] stands as the ancestral home of the Chaos Demon Ape clan, a bastion that has endured for multiple epochs.

Now, however, the ancient fortress is little more than a wreck. The dark red chaos walls, once inscribed with countless laws, have been worn away. Massive cracks, spanning millions or even billions of kilometers, spiderweb across the structure, leaving the city on the brink of collapse.

"Destroy it!"

High above the horizon outside the gates, several entities glowing more fiercely than suns hovered in the firmament. With simple motions, they summoned down entire universes of rules.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Finally, the walls of [Heaven-Reaching Chaos City] gave way entirely. Legions of Alien Race Armies swarmed through the gaps, igniting even more savage slaughter within the city streets.

Heavenly Ape Star Realm, Torch Human Emperor City.

Inside the great hall, the Holo-Star Map vibrated violently as red warning symbols cascaded down like a deluge of blood.

"[Heaven-Reaching Chaos City]... has been lost."

Jiang Yuan’s voice was low and frigid, echoing through the hushed Human Emperor Hall.

On the holographic screen, the once-mighty ancestral city of the Demon Apes was being consumed by relentless Yellow Spring sandstorms.

The visual record cut out at the moment the final Mythical Power of the Demon Ape clan chose self-destruction. Its essence turned into billions of crimson chains, holding three Mythical Armies at bay for two weeks. Even this ultimate sacrifice, however, was not enough to allow the last of the Chaos Demon Apes to complete the [Chaos Exile] ritual.

Sadly, the tides of fate could not be turned.

"The Sand Spirit Clan, the Abyss Demon Race, the Ice Demon Clan... half a dozen Transcendence Armies are now marching toward Human Emperor City."

Ji Heng gestured toward the Star Map, where the paths of invasion wound like venomous serpents.

"Given their current speed, the fires of conflict will reach our doorstep in less than three centuries."

A heavy silence fell over the captains in the hall.

For more than a millennium, the Torch Civilization—alongside the Wizards, Emperor Barbarians, Angels, and other Dominator Civilizations—had been funneling supplies to the Chaos Demon Apes in secret. Even with the use of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market’s hidden channels, they had only managed to slightly delay the clan's downfall.

Ultimately, without a Transcender to lead them, the Chaos Demon Apes could not withstand the united might of multiple Transcendent Forces.

Now, the full weight of the assault would fall upon them.

"Our window of opportunity is closing." Jiang Yuan looked up slowly, his eyes shimmering with flowing data streams.

——

Simultaneously, in the Endless Broken Star Sea, at the Torch Expedition Army Headquarters in the Lanikea River System Cluster.

Song Chi stood upon the bridge of his flagship, the "Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong," gazing down at the Star Domain he had just conquered.

After more than ten centuries of war, and despite various complications along the way, the Torch Civilization’s Expedition Fleet now held over ninety percent of the Lanikea River System Cluster.

This massive territory, stretching across 1.3 billion light-years, had officially become the fourth River System Cluster under the direct rule of the Torch Civilization. It promised a nearly limitless supply of resources for the countless ages to come.

Yet, the celebration of their triumph was cut short. News of the Chaos Demon Ape clan's fall struck like a bolt of lightning through the Seed of Torch etched upon his forehead.

"How is it possible? Even with the clandestine backing of so many Dominator Civilizations, the ancestral city only held out for less than a thousand years?"

Deep in thought, Song Chi’s expression turned grim.

This outcome defied their strategic projections; a mere thousand-year delay was insufficient. The Holy Hall Continent’s ascension had not yet begun, and both the Heavenly Holy Light and the Immortal Qin Ancestor Dragon were still in the midst of their preparations.

To put it plainly, even if an Extreme Superdimensional Mother Ship managed to evolve into a Mythical Immortal Ship in the coming years, it was virtually impossible for Ying Yi or Ferdinand to master the Tenth Rank Guiding Technique in such a short window.