National Star Sea Era...

Chapter 864 White Eyebrows' Identity and External Forces

Song Chi took a deep breath and tapped the star map above the main control panel several times. The star trails at the edge of the Lanikea Galaxy instantly lit up:
"Pass on my order: the Third, Seventh, and Ninth Fleets shall immediately leave their current defense zones, carrying all captured strategic materials, including over 90% of the high-ranking captains of the Firewood Fleet, and return to port immediately. Their objective is to reinforce the Chaos Divine Continent [Firewood Imperial City]."

“Lord Tanlang,” the adjutant said hesitantly.

"These three fleets are the main force responsible for suppressing the newly subjugated Dark Star Clan. Once they withdraw, there may be changes in the Lanicea Galaxy."

"misfortune?"

Song Chi's eyes suddenly turned cold.

"If the [Human Emperor City] falls, the Ancestral Domain will be completely exposed to the covetous eyes of multiple transcendent forces. Although most of those transcendent beings, eleventh-order, and even tenth-order mythical alien races cannot directly invade the Shattered Star Sea, there will certainly be no shortage of beings who have achieved mythology in the current era. At least, it is not something that my Torchfire Civilization alone can contend with. At that time, not to mention the Lanikea Galaxy Cluster, even my Torchfire Human Ancestral Domain will fall!"

"Furthermore, don't forget that the [Human Emperor City] accounts for more than 40% of all the super-level enhancement resources and extra promotion resources of my Torchfire Civilization. If we lose the Human Emperor City, do you think my Torchfire Humans can still maintain such an astonishing rate of expansion?"

"The Emperor's City must not fall!"

Song Chi's voice had never sounded so heavy. The light from the control panel illuminated his taut jawline, further highlighting the unquestionable determination he exuded at that moment.

The City of the Human Emperor is the bottom line of the entire human civilization.

He actually understood the thoughts of this adjutant, who came from the royal family of the Holy Church Federation, the Aklemon family, and had only recently been promoted to superdimensional captain.

In his view, the Fire Civilization has produced two Mythical Captains in just over ten thousand years. Now should be the golden age for the Fire Civilization to develop and expand rapidly. As for the [Human Emperor City], if it really doesn't work out, why not give it up for the time being?
After the Fire Civilization has digested all the gains from its rapid expansion, it is feasible to try to reclaim it later, or rebuild a completely new Chaos City.

However, in Song Chi's view, and in the eyes of the few true pinnacle Human Emperors of the Burning Flame Civilization, this was a grave mistake.

If the Chaos Demon Ape clan had not declined, and if the events related to the [Botian Ruins - High-Dimensional Sea] ten thousand years later had not occurred, this might have been a good choice.

But that's not the case.

With the collective invasion of several transcendent forces and countless peak races, coupled with the [Chaotic Wonder - High-Dimensional Sea] that will emerge in ten thousand years, the Heavenly Ape Star Realm will inevitably remain in this state of extreme chaos for the next hundred thousand, or even a million years, unless the Torchfire Civilization is willing to withdraw from the Chaotic Divine Continent for a million years.

Obviously, this is impossible. The ancient civilization has only existed for a little over 300,000 years.

……

The fleet adjutant on the communications channel looked exceptionally pale. He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to argue something, but he was defeated under Song Chi's piercing gaze.

"Execute the order." Song Chi's voice wasn't loud, but it struck the hearts of everyone in the group chat like a heavy hammer.

"Within 72 hours, I want to see three fleets complete their assembly and return to the ancestral domain via the hyperspace teleportation stargate."

The adjutant stood tall, his right fist pressed against his left chest—this was the most solemn military salute of the Holy Federation.
"Yes, Lord Greed Wolf."

As the adjutant turned to leave, Song Chi's gaze returned to the star map.

The starlight of the Lanikea River system shimmered in his eyes; those river systems that had just planted the torch of the Flame were now facing the fate of falling again.

Due to the turmoil on the Origin God Continent, the expeditionary fleet was not particularly strong to begin with. If three of the core ace fleets were to be transferred away, the expeditionary fleet's impressive facade could be torn off should any significant unrest occur in the Lanikea River System.

"Really decided?"

A gentle female voice came from another private channel.

Song Chi knew without a doubt who it was—Bai Mei, one of the members of the [Yaoguang Star Tower].

Or rather, Ying Jing, the first person under the highest commander of the expeditionary fleet of the Immortal Qin Dynasty, the master of the ultimate starship [Listening to Whispers], the eldest princess of the Immortal Qin Dynasty, and the legitimate daughter of Ying Li, the younger sister of Ying Yi.

Song Chi had long speculated about Bai Mei's identity, which was actually Ying Jing's, but he only truly knew about it a few hundred years ago.

When Song Chi learned that her true identity was the legitimate daughter of the Princess of Xianqin, he was indeed quite surprised, but that was all. After all, he had been mentally prepared for this.

Upon hearing Bai Mei's question, he answered without hesitation:

There was no other choice.

Song Chi traced the star map with his finger, marking the withdrawal routes of the three fleets.

"The latest battle report from the Chaos God Continent shows that the Sand Spirit Clan has broken through the seventh line of defense."

A hint of contemplation flashed in Bai Mei's eyes.

"But you know, even if all three fleets return to reinforce, they still won't be able to defeat those six transcendent legions..."

"A drop in the ocean," Song Chi replied, a bitter smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

"Of course I know. But some things can't be measured by the odds of winning."

"Moreover, it's not that there's absolutely no way to break this deadlock..."

Upon hearing this, Bai Mei's eyes flashed with intense curiosity, but Song Chi did not say anything more. Instead, he quickly issued several instructions.

"Captains of all ships, immediately activate highest authority. All non-combat ships must be converted into resource transport ships at full speed. I want to thicken the defensive line of the [Human Emperor City] by three feet within a hundred years!"

The moment the adjutant bowed to accept the order, Song Chi flipped his wrist, and hundreds of tokens gleaming with a bright light appeared—these were the [Market Walker Token] and [Market Guest Token] of the Heavenly Market.

"Distribute these market tokens. Within a hundred years, I want all the strategic resources that have been fully developed in the Lanicea River system to be sent to the Human Emperor City as soon as possible."

"Yes!"

……

Half a month later, the torch was lit in the imperial city.

Song Chi, who had temporarily returned to the Human Emperor City via the [All Heavens Market], was immediately pulled into the Human Emperor's Palace by Jiang Yuan and Ji Heng.

Inside the starlight barrier, three figures sat in their respective places.

Just like today, after a long discussion about the chaos in the Ape Star Realm, the three of them reached a consensus early on.

"Although the resolution to defend the Human Emperor's City to the death has been passed, I still have one question to ask."

"We've already experienced the Battle of the Human Emperor City once, and this time it will be countless times more brutal. No one wants to go to this point unless absolutely necessary. So, are there any other better or more suitable suggestions for breaking the deadlock?"

Upon hearing this, Song Chi and the other two exchanged glances and then simultaneously uttered two names.

"Titans, Eternals!"

Indeed, there are better ways to break the deadlock than simply defending the Human Emperor City or withdrawing from the Chaos God Continent. The Eternal Race Civilization, the leading civilization among the Shattered Star Sea's hegemons.
The second most powerful civilization in the Shattered Star Sea, the ultimate Star Sea power—the Titan Civilization.

The two mentioned above are the strongest forces among the newly emerging civilizations in the Shattered Star Sea. They also share a very clear commonality—both have a 12th-tier Transcendent being in charge.

By simply persuading either of the two civilizations, the Fire Civilization could easily overcome this once-in-a-millennium catastrophe.

However, despite this, trying to change their fate is undoubtedly as difficult as climbing to the sky.

Previously, when the Origin Star crashed, the focus of attention was mainly on the Origin Star itself. Before the Origin Star broke away from the Chaos God Continent, it was basically impossible for the various transcendent forces to have a full-scale conflict. Therefore, the Titan Giant Civilization was willing to stand up for the various forces in the Shattered Star Sea.

But things are clearly different now. Operation Origin Star has ended, and the Celestial Ape Star Realm right in front of us is a real benefit, and a continuous wealth that can be passed down for endless years and span multiple eras.

Based on this, every Chaos City in the Astral Plane represents a continuous stream of enormous wealth, not to mention a top-tier Chaos City.

If the Titans and Eternals were to intervene and offer protection, there is a real chance they would clash with the transcendent forces native to the Chaos God Continent.

Because they were very clear about these things, Song Chi and the other two also understood the difficulty of getting the Titans and the Eternals to intervene.

"Given our limited resources, it's unlikely we can persuade either of them to cooperate, but perhaps we can replicate our previous approach."

As soon as Song Chi finished speaking, Ji Heng quickly chimed in:

"Greedy Wolf, do you mean you want to persuade the wizards, the barbarians, the Genesis Mechanical Civilization, and other parties to join forces?"

"That's right!"

"But let's forget about the Genesis Mechanical Civilization. A civilization that betrays its allies at the drop of a hat is enough after just one collaboration."

……

Perhaps the three of them had this idea in mind all along, because the proposal was almost immediately accepted by them.

"Greedy Wolf, given the current situation, it is inconvenient for Ji Heng and me to leave the [Human Emperor City]. I'm afraid you'll have to make the trip yourself."

Given that Jiang Yuan, Ji Heng, Pei Dinan, and Ying Yi are all unable to personally handle this major event concerning the future rise and fall of multiple hegemonic civilizations, he, the fifth emperor already renowned in the Torchfire Civilization, is naturally the most suitable candidate.

As for the other powerful figures' ancestors and the super-dimensional captains of the Heavenly Pillar Royal Family, their identities are not yet sufficient.

Therefore, Song Chi had no choice but to accept.

First of all, the Wizard Civilization is relatively easy to deal with. They are also a permanent civilization in the Celestial Market. The two sides have already had several contacts and are willing to promote this plan. However, the Wizards and the Torchbearer alone are not enough. The Barbarian Emperors and even the Angel Civilization must be brought in as well.

Only in this way will their offer be more attractive, and the likelihood of persuading the Eternals or Titan civilization will be greater.

……

The realm of wizarding civilization, the tower of truth.

As the Skyfall Sky Mirror Ship passed through the last stargate, he quickly saw the breathtaking scene unfolding before him.

One hundred and eight giant towers, all made of pure energy, float in the starry sky, their spires connected to form a perfect 108-star array.

This is the location of the most sacred [Ring of Truth] in the wizarding civilization, and at the very center of these 108 towers stands the only eleventh-tier rule tower in the wizarding civilization—the [Tower of Truth].

Of course, it is also the location for this meeting of the five civilizations.

With the full force of lobbying from both the Wizard Civilization and the Torch Civilization, the high-level officials of the five civilizations agreed to hold joint talks in the territory of the Wizard Civilization in just two years.

Originally, they could have completed this step much earlier in the Zhutianxu Market if they wanted to. However, the Wizard Civilization used the questionable identity of the "Lord of Zhutianxu Market" as a reason to take two years to advance to this point.

"Dear Captain of the Celestial Ruins Civilization, please follow the guide beam to the seventh docking platform."

A mechanical wizard's voice came through the communicator.

When Song Chi stepped onto the platform, four figures were already waiting there.

On the far left is the wizard representative dressed in a star-patterned robe. As the host, the person in charge of negotiating on behalf of the wizard civilization is none other than Green, one of the few rule wizards in the wizard civilization.

He floated half a meter off the ground, and countless points of light could be vaguely seen moving in the shadows under his hood.

The two in the middle represent the Diman and Rakshasa tribes, respectively. Although they are not part of the mythology of the two tribes, they are the most central figures under the Divine Xia.

On the far right is the messenger of the angelic civilization. He is also a holy angel with thirty-six wings folded behind him, and holy light forms a faint halo around him.

Upon seeing Song Chi arrive, Wizard Green nodded slightly, and then quickly got straight to the point.

"Now that everyone is present, let's begin this joint meeting!"

As he spoke, he casually waved his hand, and in the next second, boundless magic power gathered from all directions, eventually condensing into a crimson-gold sun above everyone's heads.

The projection of the "Golden Wheel of Glory" isolates everything, and all subsequent exchanges between the five will be kept absolutely confidential.

"Alright, everyone, I don't need to elaborate on the current situation of the Heavenly Ape Star Realm. To put it bluntly, for the common interests of our five races, we have no other choice at the moment."

These words elicited a cold snort from the representative of the Imperial Barbarian Clan—a tall, ninth-rank Barbarian Emperor with a single horn on his forehead:
"Common interests? The Rakshasa clan was just recently conspiring with the Abyss Demons to attack our border!"

The representative of the Rakshasa tribe, a woman with dark purple skin, immediately retorted:
"That was because your Diman tribe was the first to break the peace between the two tribes."

"Enough." The thirty-six-winged holy angel suddenly spoke, his voice as ethereal as a hymn.

“We are here today for something more important. If your two races have no intention of uniting, then you may leave now.”

Song Chi intervened at the opportune time:

"His Majesty Michael is right. After the Sand Spirits breached the Chaos City of Tongtian, our next target will be us. Do you all think your own Chaos City can remain unscathed?"

With a flick of his sleeve, the wizard's representative unfurled a holographic star map:

"Just as the Civilization of Fire said, according to the prophecy, in just a thousand years, the various mythical legions will sweep across the entire Celestial Ape Star Realm, and no Chaos City will be able to remain uninvolved."

In the star map, the dark yellow color representing the Yellow Springs Sandstorm spread rapidly, already engulfing a considerable area of ​​the Celestial Ape Star Boundary.

Upon hearing this, the representatives of the Emperor Barbarian Clan and the Rakshasa Clan both snorted coldly, but stopped arguing.

(End of this chapter)