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 gaze fixed upon the blood-red silhouette perched on the imperial throne.
This wasn't apathy, but the utmost reverence.
Right now, nobody dared to interrupt the contemplations of that crimson figure!
"Hahaha!"
Moments later, in the tomb-like hush of Chao Tian Hall that lingered for a few breaths, a chuckle emerged, infused with the sorrow of a hero nearing sunset.
Yet, no one thought that this blood-red presence and the Red Sun Empire had actually entered their decline.
Having risen merely two Eras ago, rather than enduring dozens or hundreds of Eras, how could their collapse happen now?
"I really never anticipated, after rallying allies for more than half an Era, that urging these nearby forces to claim the Bright Day System alongside me would lead to them aiming to claim me! Tragic, pathetic, ridiculous!"
That broadcast of mental intent plunged all the mighty entities and rulers in the hall into deeper quiet.
Since everyone realized this amounted to the Red Sun Emperor confessing to these Exotic Beasts that his prior alliance tactic had been mistaken!
Still, nobody raised complaints about the Emperor's tactical misstep.
They recognized that the Red Sun Empire, rooted in its martial spirit and essence as a war engine, inevitably projected a formidable and fearsome antagonistic presence,
which made it hard for other factions to embrace them from the start.
Nevertheless, the Red Sun Emperor had attempted the outreach,
not out of any sense of imperial frailty, but to shield the valiant fighters of the Red Sun Empire from extra casualties and losses in this decisive clash!
"Emperor! No worries, even without pacts, why not face the Wangshu Zone by ourselves? We vow to share life and death with the Red Sun Empire!"
With that, the Red Sun War Marshal advanced, letting out a prolonged, booming cry.
He was a seasoned veteran, a half-step Taboo powerhouse, who had trailed the Red Sun Emperor in battles spanning the cosmos.
Once his words echoed, every War King, War General, and lord from the Star Sky Feudal Towns inside Chao Tian Hall chorused a united "Vow to share life and death with the Red Sun Empire."
This shifted every feeling in the Red Sun Emperor’s eyes right then into steadfast determination!
In that instant, every trace of sorrow and setback vanished,
as he stood up suddenly, reclaiming the vibrant, invincible sovereign who had once dominated nine Stellar Systems!
"Excellent! With none of you seeking withdrawal, and ready to tread this road beside me, I likewise pledge to share life and death with you and the Red Sun Empire!"
"Life and death together!"
The intense unity born from martial fervor echoed fiercely through the Red Sun Empire's chamber.
Soon enough, the Red Sun State Master, a key strategist among them, moved forward once more: "Emperor, I propose another plan; it could briefly ease the siege on our Red Sun Empire by foes!"
"Speak!" The Red Sun Emperor had a rough idea of it, yet he figured the Southern Star Nebula Great Clan, sharing their martial bent, likely wouldn't ally for the Wangshu Zone fight!
Instead, that inclusive power which even harbored the Sin Star might have already struck at him slyly, and that could be seen as a blessing!
"The Wolf Pack Civilization and our Red Sun Empire have shared amicable ties for tens of thousands of years; perhaps we should extend major incentives, 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 can aid the Wolf Pack Civilization in pushing south to crush the Black Sun Constant Star, handing the whole southern area to the Wolf Pack Civilization while vowing to aid in wiping out the Void Abyss Mayfly Clan’s issues.
With the vital sustenance from two Star Nebula Great Clans, plus over two hundred light-years of land in the far south, I doubt the Wolf Lord won't be swayed! After all, though those over two hundred light-years hold sparse, icy, frozen assets, a Level 5 Sin Star offers plenty, yielding abundant supplies!
Therefore, I volunteer as the Emperor’s messenger, taking on the mission myself. Should it succeed, this pact would bring everlasting boom to the Red Sun Empire; should it fail, I give my blood to secure the Red Sun Empire's lasting glory!"
The Red Sun State Master's mental projection rang out firm and resolute as it landed!
His gaze held no dread as it locked with the Emperor’s.
For at this stage, every Exotic Beast, mighty entity, ruler, war king, even backline figures like strategists, had chosen to risk everything alongside the Emperor versus the Wangshu Zone's armies.
Thus, with no dread of life or demise, in the Emperor's presence, they felt no terror, just admiration and belief in the legendary figure!
"Very well! I grant permission! Moreover, I'll issue a hidden edict for you; pass it to the Wolf Lord, who'll understand its purpose. Even if it doesn't work, he'll guarantee your return safely, since you're the State Master, and we require you still, not lost to simple negotiations!"
The Red Sun Emperor rose at last, immense crimson glow swirled about him akin to Ying Dang, swiftly shaping a hidden edict.
He descended from the seat and handed it directly to the State Master.
Then, he shared a brief, direct look with his valiant soldiers and commanders in the hall before declaring a bold and noble mental intent.
Beneath this mental intent, the Red Sun Empire formally declared war that very day.
"I rose across two Eras, hailing from the Wangshu Zone, never forgetting the benevolence of my birthplace since the Blazing Flame Clan's fall. Thus I received no favor or safeguard from the Blazing Flame Clan, so why must I honor him, pay homage to him?