Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 1742 - 980: Unspeakable Invitation

The Wolf Pack Civilization has not received any visits from high-ranking dignitaries belonging to top-tier star-cloud families, nor from the quasi-top Nebula Clan.

This lack of interest stems from the fact that even if the Wolf Pack Civilization successfully integrates the triple-sun system, a massive chasm remains between them and the true elites.

Certain top-tier star-cloud families have developed enough strength to challenge even the Star Nebula Dominators, such as the legendary Purple Brilliance Divine Race.

A [Top-tier star-cloud family] is defined by governing at least one trillion new species. Their immense accumulation of fortune and destiny allows them to solidify a Fate Altar.

Their military might includes tens of billions in their Starry Sky Army and trillions of Heavenly Boundary elite troops. Their arsenal features countless standard foil-level killing devices and a minimum of one thousand forbidden foil-level killing devices.

With clan marks etched directly into the Nebula, they possess the ability to channel a portion of the Power of the Starry Sky.

Furthermore, they are commanded by a genuine taboo existence, supported by at least two half-step taboo beings.

These criteria serve as the general benchmark for certifying a top-tier star-cloud family.

Such entities are rare within any nebula; their influence is staggering, making them dominant forces even within expansive star clusters or systems.

The standards for the stellar powers ranked above them are even more straightforward.

A force that unifies an entire star-cloud is recognized as a Star Nebula Dominator!

A force that unifies an entire star cluster is hailed as a Star Cluster Overlord!

True unification is typically only possible at the star cluster level, as the star systems above them are too vast for effective surveillance.

Even taboo existences and Forbidden Giants find it impossible to monitor such vast expanses.

Star Cluster Overlords represent an elite tier of stellar forces capable of contending with many great stellar clans.

Beyond the Star Cluster Overlords, one must look at the historical war that destroyed the Blazing Star Core.

During that conflict, numerous direct lineages from great starry sky clans emerged simultaneously to defeat the Blazing Flame Clan, which controlled only sixty percent of the Blazing Nebula.

The resulting carnage was absolute.

Scouts and spies from the Wolf Pack Civilization, including those planted by the Charm Fox, managed to gather fragments of intelligence regarding that war. Despite the records being incomplete, the sheer scale and brutality of the conflict were palpable.

Reports suggest that the direct lineage of the Heavenly Clan sacrificed everything to manifest in the Space-Time River, aiming to sabotage the historical trajectory of the Blaze Clan.

While the Heavenly Clan succeeded, two of their taboo beings suffered a backlash from the Starry Sky Will, resulting in the shattering of their Fate Altars and their total extinction.

Following that monumental struggle, a branch of the Heavenly Clan established itself in the Blazing Nebula, rising to the status of a top-tier Nebula Clan.

The seat of the clan leader remains empty, however, as rumors persist that the leader was one of the fallen taboo existences.

The Heavenly Destiny Clan honors him as their eternal leader, collecting genetic traces from all descendants in a desperate attempt to use forbidden secret techniques to reconstruct his indestructible Divine Soul and True Spirit fragments!

The Shadow Clan, alongside at least thirty direct lineages and countless branch armies, joined forces with the Heavenly Clan, Fire Clan, and Demon Clan. They waged war for millions of years before finally toppling the Blazing Flame Clan's supremacy!

This victory was only secured after the Sky-Cunning Beast Clan defected to their side!

This history proves that a unified star-cloud force no longer needs to fear the so-called great stellar clans of the deep starry sky.

"Wolf Lord, this is the extent of the intelligence we have compiled. While the stellar great clans are boundlessly powerful, their military strength is overly diluted across numerous internal branches. They lack unity in spirit and intent, so there is no reason for excessive fear,"

"Within a hundred-light-year radius of the Sirius System, we have identified the Sea of Star Sand, thirty-seven standard stellar systems, and two powerful stellar systems. Additionally, there are hundreds of lone stars, over thirty thousand minor stars, and countless secondary and first-level planets."

The Sand Fox, having transitioned from the light into the shadows, now serves as Su Lin’s primary intelligence officer alongside Shadow Unit Two.

Combined with the Nightmare Army Group, the Undead Army Group, and the Mercenary Army led by the Desperate Evil Tiger, these forces comprise Su Lin’s hidden arsenal.

These visible and concealed assets maintain a balance of power and command respect from all rivals and Exotic Beasts within the Wolf Pack Civilization.

Su Lin nodded calmly as he processed the Sand Fox’s report.

The data gathered by the Sand Fox and Shadow Unit Two aligned with Su Lin's own deductions.

The Wolf Pack Civilization began its journey in the Blazing Nebula from a position of great strength, emerging as the Dominator of the Three Suns as One.

Consequently, they appeared as a colossus to neighboring powers from the moment of their inception.

Within a hundred-light-year range, very few forces truly deserve the Wolf Pack Civilization's focused attention.

Excluding the Sun Body System of the great Nebula clans and the Red Sun Empire, there are only three standard Nebula Clans:

The Black Sun Stellar System, the Void Abyss Mayfly Clan, and the Sea of Star Sand.

Currently, the Sea of Star Sand is the closest neighbor, situated roughly twenty light-years away.

Though called a "sea," it is actually a region dense with Shattered Stars, meteors, and a perpetual Star Fog that gives it a marine appearance.

The Sea of Star Sand is a genuine Sea of Sin, hosting star sky bandits far more dangerous than those found on isolated planets.

While scattered planets are often lawless due to resource scarcity, they are usually ruled by a dominant species, allowing for some level of order and a chain of command.

In contrast, the Sea of Star Sand offers few resources and is home to countless clans, many of whom are fugitives who offended a Star Nebula Great Clan.

The Star Fog within this region—and throughout the starry sky—possesses the unique property of masking calculations and obscuring the Heavenly Mechanism.

The Star Sand Master has never sought to unite these savage bandits; instead, he established a system that incentivizes their criminal behavior.

In the Sea of Star Sand, slaughtering thousands is viewed as a badge of honor, tracked by the Star Sand Bloodbath Ranking.

The Star Sand Harvest Ranking honors those who exploit the most planets.

The Star Sand Plunder Ranking catalogs those who successfully raid various clans for wealth.

The Star Sand Assassination Ranking evaluates individuals based on the frequency and difficulty of their kills.

The Star Sand Extermination Ranking acknowledges those capable of wiping out entire species.

The most prestigious, however, is the Star Sand Strength Ranking, rumored to consist of terrifying bandits who are at least at the Peak Venerable level.

Every beast or force listed on these rankings receives free protection and residency.

High-ranking individuals enjoy significant privileges and honors granted by the Sea of Star Sand.

Those not on the list must pay heavy protection fees to the Star Sand Master in the form of resources.

Due to this wicked system, nearly every Exotic Beast that enters the Sea of Star Sand eventually ventures back out to commit even more heinous acts.

Even those off the rankings must kill and plunder to afford their protection fees.

Naturally, this has earned the region the undying enmity of the Star Nebula Great Clans.

However, the lack of valuable resources makes a full-scale military invasion unprofitable.

The Star Fog’s concealment, the hordes of bandits, and the enigma of the Star Sand Master have allowed the Sea of Star Sand to survive for eras, eventually becoming a top-tier power among the Star Nebula Great Clans.

That such a chaotic, lawless realm could reach such heights proves the sheer number of cunning and lethal criminals residing there!

"Excellent. Instruct all external Undercover Agents and Scouts to leave only a small team for broader exploration. The majority must infiltrate the forces within a hundred light-years immediately. I need a clear picture of their status, particularly the Bright Day System, the Red Sun Empire, the Black Sun Stellar System, the Void Abyss Mayfly Clan, and the Sea of Star Sand."

After careful consideration, Su Lin sent a Spiritual Will command to the Sand Fox, prioritizing the infiltration of local neighbors.

Geopolitics remain vital, even in the vastness of space.

A distance of one hundred light-years would take thousands of years to cross, even with a Star Sky Mother Ship Group.

It would require tens of thousands of jumps through Space-Time Altars.

Therefore, forces beyond that range are unlikely to threaten the Wolf Pack Civilization in the near future.

If the Wolf Pack is to expand, the targets must be those within this hundred-light-year zone.

"As you command! Also, Wolf Lord, we have searched for information on the 'Unspeakable' as you requested, but found nothing. We couldn't even enter the abandoned Golden Sun Stellar System; its nebula layer is stagnant and solidified, protected by incredibly powerful Illusion Arrays."

The Sand Fox, prostrating respectfully before the Wolf Lord, transmitted this update.

"Then cease the search for them. Focus entirely on the forces within the hundred-light-year radius!"

Su Lin had expected this outcome.

The "Unspeakable" organization is far too cryptic; even as their business partner, Su Lin felt their true nature was as elusive as a reflection in water.

It was only natural that the Sand Fox failed to gather intel on them.

Su Lin then briefly asked about the development of the various military groups and kings within the Wolf Pack over the last four millennia before dismissing the Sand Fox.

Just as the Sand Fox departed, the "Unspeakable" investment mark on Su Lin began to glow.

It was a reminder for the Wolf Lord to fulfill his commitment regarding the Golden Sun System!

Four thousand years had passed since the end of the Super Star War, and Su Lin had delayed the "Unspeakable" invitation for that entire duration.

This wasn't out of a desire to break his word, but because Su Lin had realized that "Unspeakable" was not as benign as they appeared.

When he had destroyed the Lord of the Radiant Sun, Qing Ming had been eager to rush to Earth to pry into his secrets.

While "Unspeakable" might claim to be neutral, they were certainly not reliable allies.

To them, secrets, data, and profit were the only things that mattered!

Their investments were merely a way to trick a Star Nebula Great Clan into fighting their battles in exchange for information.

They were not friends, but a cold-blooded business conglomerate that followed the path of maximum profit!

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