Global Era of Star trekking Chapter 1770: 863: Bai Mei's Identity and External Forces (Part 2)
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The moment the adjutant bowed to accept his commands, Song Chi flicked his wrist. Hundreds of glowing tokens materialized—these were the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] and [Ruins Market Guest Rank] belonging to the Zhu Tian Ruins Market.
“Distribute these Ruins Market Tokens. Within the next century, I want every strategic resource harvested from the Lanikea River System Cluster sent to Human Emperor City immediately.”
“Yes!”
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Half a month later, at Torch Human Emperor City.
Having returned to Human Emperor City temporarily via the [Zhu Tian Ruins Market], Song Chi was promptly escorted into the Human Emperor Hall by Jiang Yuan and Ji Heng.
Within the protective Starlight Barrier, the three figures sat facing one another.
As the turmoil within the Heavenly Ape Star Realm had been the subject of long-standing debate, the three had reached a consensus some time ago.
“Even though the [Decision to Defend the Human Emperor City] was officially ratified, a vital question remains to be asked.”
“We have already endured one [Human Emperor City Guard Battle], and the upcoming conflict will be infinitely more savage. No one wishes to reach that stage unless there is no other path. Is there a more effective strategy to shatter this stalemate?”
Following those words, Song Chi and his companions traded looks before speaking two names in unison.
“Titan, Eternal Clan!”
Indeed, there was a superior method to break the deadlock rather than stubbornly guarding Human Emperor City or abandoning the Chaos Divine Land.
The foremost power among the Dominator Civilizations of the Broken Star Sea—the Eternal Clan Civilization.
The second-ranked Dominator Civilization and a powerhouse of the Extreme Star Sea—the Titan Giant Civilization.
These two currently stand as the mightiest entities among the rising civilizations of the Broken Starry Sea. They share a distinct trait: both possess Twelfth Rank Transcenders.
If they could convince either civilization to intervene, the Torch Civilization could easily navigate this monumental disaster, one said to be a rare occurrence across countless ages.
However, persuading them to act was undeniably as difficult as climbing to the heavens.
Previously, when Origin Star fell, the attention of all factions was fixed solely on the star itself. Until the Origin Star separated from the Chaos Divine Land, the transcendent powers were unlikely to engage in total war, which allowed the Titan Giant Civilization to support the forces of the Broken Star Sea.
The situation had shifted now. The events surrounding the Origin Star had concluded, and the Heavenly Ape Star Realm before them represented tangible interests—wealth capable of lasting through endless epochs and multiple eras.
On this basis, every Chaos City in the Star Realm served as a fountain of eternal riches, to say nothing of a top-tier Chaos City.
Should the Titan Giants or the Eternal Clan choose to provide protection, they would risk direct conflict with the native transcendent entities of the Chaos Divine Land.
Fully aware of these stakes, Song Chi and the others understood the immense difficulty of requesting the Titans or the Eternal Clan to step in.
“Relying solely on our own foundation, the chance of inviting them is slim. However, we might be able to repeat our previous strategy.”
As Song Chi finished speaking, Ji Heng quickly added:
“Greedy Wolf, are you suggesting we persuade the Wizards, the Emperor Barbarian, the Creation Mechanical Civilization, and the others to join us?”
“Precisely!”
“But we should exclude the Creation Mechanical Civilization. A civilization that betrays its allies so recklessly deserves only one chance at cooperation.”
…
This idea had likely been lingering in their minds, for once the proposal was voiced, the three reached an agreement almost instantly.
“Greedy Wolf, considering the current state of affairs, Ji Heng and I cannot leave [Human Emperor City]. You will likely have to handle this matter personally.”
When it came to the future of several Overlord Civilizations, and with Jiang Yuan, Ji Heng, Ferdinand, and Ying Yi unable to depart, only Song Chi—the renowned Fifth Human Emperor of the Torch Civilization—was the appropriate choice.
The elders of other massive factions and the Superdimensional Captains of the Heavenly Pillar Royal Family lacked the necessary status.
Consequently, Song Chi had no way to decline.
The Wizard Civilization would be the easiest to talk to; they were also residents of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. The two sides had interacted many times and both wanted to see this plan succeed. However, the Wizards and Torch alone were insufficient; they needed to recruit the Emperor Barbarian Race and even the Angel Civilization.
Only by doing so would their leverage increase, improving the odds of swaying the Eternal Clan or the Titan Giant Civilization.
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Wizard Civilization Territory, Tower of Truth.
As the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Image Warship cleared the final Star Gate, a magnificent sight greeted Song Chi.
One hundred and eight towers of pure energy floated in the void, their peaks forming a flawless, circulating star array.
This was the location of the [Ring of Truth], the most sacred site of the Wizard Civilization. At the center of these one hundred and eight towers stood the civilization’s only Eleventh Rank Rule Tower—the [Tower of Truth].
Naturally, this was the site for the Five Civilizations Meeting.
Through the combined efforts of the Wizard and Torch Civilizations, it took two years for the leadership of the five civilizations to agree to a joint summit in Wizard territory.
They could have settled this earlier within the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, but the Wizard Civilization had expressed doubts regarding the identity of the [Lord of All Heavens Ruins Market], causing a two-year delay to reach this point.
“Honored Captain of the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong], please follow the guidance beam to the seventh docking platform.”
The synthesized voice of a mechanical wizard crackled over the comms.
When Song Chi stepped onto the platform, four figures were already waiting.
On the left was the Wizard representative in a Star Robe. Serving as the host for the Wizard Civilization was Green, one of their few Rule Wizards.
He hovered half a meter above the floor, with glowing motes of light swirling beneath the shadows of his hood.
In the center were representatives from the Emperor Barbarian Race and the Rakshasa Clan. Neither were the legendary figures of their myths, but both were core leaders serving under Shenxia.
On the far right stood the Angel Civilization envoy, a Holy Angel with thirty-six wings tucked behind them, surrounded by a gentle halo of Holy Light.
Seeing Song Chi, the Green Wizard gave a slight nod and immediately got down to business.
“Now that everyone has arrived, let this joint meeting commence!”
With a casual wave of his hand, immense magical power converged from the surroundings, manifesting a projection of a Scarlet Golden Sun above the group.
The [Shining Golden Wheel] projection blocked all external observation, ensuring their conversation remained strictly confidential.
“Very well. I assume the situation in the Heavenly Ape Star Realm requires no further explanation. To be blunt, for the sake of our five races' shared interests, we have no other options left.”
This prompted a cold snort from the Emperor Barbarian representative—a towering Ninth Rank Barbarian Emperor with a single horn.
“Shared interests? The Rakshasa Clan just conspired with the Abyss Demon Race to raid our borders!”
The Rakshasa representative, a female with skin of deep purple, snapped back:
“It was your Emperor Barbarian Race that violated the peace between us first!”
“That is enough,” the Thirty-Six-winged Holy Angel interrupted, their voice sounding like a divine melody.
“We are here for a far more critical matter. If your two races do not intend to form an alliance, you should leave at once.”
Song Chi spoke up at the right moment:
“His Majesty Michael is correct. After the Sand Spirit Clan conquered the Heaven-Reaching Chaos City, we are next. Do any of you believe your own Chaos Cities will be spared?”
The Wizard representative swept his sleeve, revealing a holographic star map:
“As the Torch Civilization says, the prophecies indicate that within a thousand years, the Mythical Army will overrun the entire Heavenly Ape Star Realm. No Chaos City will escape this.”
On the map, the dark yellow of the Yellow Spring Sandstorm was spreading rapidly, already consuming a massive portion of the Heavenly Ape Star Realm.
Hearing this, the representatives of the Emperor Barbarian Race and the Rakshasa Clan snorted in defiance but ceased their bickering.