Global Era of Star trekking Chapter 1770: 863: Bai Mei's Identity and External Forces (Part 2)
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The moment his adjutant bowed to acknowledge the command, Song Chi flicked his wrist. Hundreds of shimmering 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 immediately. Within the next century, I want every strategic resource harvested from the Lanikea River System Cluster delivered to Human Emperor City without delay.”
“As you command!”
Half a month later, within Torch Human Emperor City.
Having used the [Zhu Tian Ruins Market] to return to the city temporarily, Song Chi was promptly escorted into the Human Emperor Hall by Jiang Yuan and Ji Heng.
Behind the shimmering Starlight Barrier, the three figures took their seats on opposing sides.
They had reached a consensus long ago regarding the ongoing turmoil within the Heavenly Ape Star Realm, even as the discussions persisted.
“Even though the [Decision to Defend the Human Emperor City] has officially passed, one vital question remains.”
“We have already endured one [Human Emperor City Guard Battle], but the coming conflict will be infinitely more savage. No one desires such a confrontation unless there is no other path. Is there truly no better alternative to shatter this stalemate?”
At those words, Song Chi and his companions traded looks before speaking two names in unison.
“The Titans and the Eternal Clan!”
Indeed, rather than stubbornly holding Human Emperor City or abandoning the Chaos Divine Land entirely, a superior method to break the deadlock existed.
The foremost power among the Dominator Civilizations of the Broken Star Sea—the Eternal Clan Civilization.
And the second-ranked Dominator Civilization of the Broken Star Sea, a power 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 within their ranks.
Should either of these civilizations be persuaded to intervene, the Torch Civilization could easily bypass this epochal disaster that occurs only once in countless ages.
However, actually convincing them to act was a task as difficult as climbing to the heavens.
Previously, when the 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 has now fundamentally shifted. The events surrounding the Origin Star have concluded, and the Heavenly Ape Star Realm represents tangible, long-term interests—wealth capable of sustaining a race through endless epochs and multiple eras.
In this context, every Chaos City within the Star Realm is a fountain of unimaginable riches, particularly the top-tier Chaos Cities.
If the Titan Giants or the Eternal Clan truly stepped in to offer protection, they would risk a direct confrontation with the indigenous transcendent powers of the Chaos Divine Land.
Fully aware of these stakes, Song Chi and the others understood how grueling it would be to secure the aid of the Titans or the Eternal Clan.
“Relying solely on our own standing, the chance of inviting them is slim. However, we might be able to repeat our previous strategy.”
Just as Song Chi finished speaking, Ji Heng added quickly:
“Greedy Wolf, are you suggesting we coordinate with the Wizards, the Emperor Barbarians, the Creation Mechanical Civilization, and the others?”
“Precisely!”
“Though, we should exclude the Creation Mechanical Civilization. A faction that betrays its allies so recklessly deserves only a single chance at cooperation.”
The three had likely harbored this thought privately, as the proposal was accepted almost instantly once voiced.
“Greedy Wolf, considering the current climate, Ji Heng and I cannot leave [Human Emperor City]. You must handle this mission personally.”
In a matter involving the future of several Overlord Civilizations—where Jiang Yuan, Ji Heng, Ferdinand, and Ying Yi were unable to depart—the task naturally fell to Song Chi. As the renowned Fifth Human Emperor of the Torch Civilization, he was the only logical choice.
The elders of other massive factions or the Superdimensional Captains of the Heavenly Pillar Royal Family simply lacked the necessary status.
Thus, Song Chi had no room to decline.
To begin with, the Wizard Civilization was approachable; they were fellow residents of the Zhu Tian Ruins Market. Having interacted multiple times, both sides were eager to advance this plan. However, the Wizards and Torch alone lacked sufficient weight; they needed to recruit the Emperor Barbarian Race and perhaps even the Angel Civilization.
Only by uniting could they increase the value of their bargaining chips and improve the odds of swaying the Eternal Clan or the Titan Giant Civilization.
Within the territory of the Wizard Civilization, at the Tower of Truth.
As the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Image Warship cleared the final Star Gate, a breathtaking vista unfolded before Song Chi.
One hundred and eight colossal towers made of pure energy floated in the void, their peaks aligned to form a flawless, circulating star array.
This was the location of the [Ring of Truth], the most hallowed site of the Wizard Civilization. At the very center of these one hundred and eight spires stood the civilization’s only Eleventh Rank Rule Tower—the [Tower of Truth].
It served as the venue for the Five Civilizations Meeting.
Through the combined efforts of the Wizards and the Torch Civilization, it had taken two years for the leadership of the five civilizations to agree to this summit on Wizard soil.
While they could have met sooner within the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, the Wizards had expressed reservations regarding the identity of the [Lord of All Heavens Ruins Market], delaying the process by two years.
“Honored Captain of the [Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong], please follow the guidance beam to the seventh docking platform.”
The synthesized voice of a mechanized wizard crackled over the comms.
When Song Chi stepped onto the platform, four representatives were already waiting.
On the far left stood the Wizard envoy draped in a Star Robe. Serving as the host for the Wizard Civilization was Green, one of their few esteemed Rule Wizards.
He hovered half a meter off the deck, shimmering motes of light swirling beneath the deep shadow of his hood.
In the center were the delegates from the Emperor Barbarian Race and the Rakshasa Clan. Neither were the legendary figures of their myths, but both were high-ranking core members serving under Shenxia.
To the far right stood the messenger of the Angel Civilization—a Holy Angel with thirty-six wings folded against their back, surrounded by a gentle, divine radiance.
Seeing Song Chi arrive, Green Wizard gave a slight nod and transitioned immediately to the matter at hand.
“Now that everyone has gathered, let this joint summit commence!”
With a casual gesture, immense magical energy surged from the surroundings, coalescing into a projection of a Scarlet Golden Sun above the group.
The [Shining Golden Wheel] projection created a total seal; everything discussed between the five would remain strictly confidential.
“Gentlemen, the crisis in the Heavenly Ape Star Realm requires no further explanation. To be blunt, for the sake of our collective survival, we have no other path forward.”
This prompted a cold huff from the Emperor Barbarian representative—a towering Ninth Rank Barbarian Emperor with a singular horn protruding from his brow.
“Collective survival? The Rakshasa Clan recently conspired with the Abyss Demon Race to raid our borders!”
The Rakshasa representative, a woman with skin of deep purple, snapped back instantly:
“It was your Emperor Barbarian Race that shattered the peace between us first!”
“That is enough,” the Thirty-Six-winged Holy Angel interrupted, their voice resonating like a celestial hymn.
“We are here for a far more pressing concern. If your races have no desire for an alliance, you are free to depart.”
Song Chi spoke up at the right moment:
“His Majesty Michael is correct. Now that the Sand Spirit Clan has conquered the Heaven-Reaching Chaos City, we are next. Do any of you truly believe your own Chaos Cities will be spared?”
The Wizard representative swept his sleeve, manifesting a holographic star map:
“As the Torch Civilization points out, the prophecies indicate that within a thousand years, the Mythical Armies will overrun the entirety of the Heavenly Ape Star Realm. No Chaos City can escape the coming storm.”
On the map, the murky yellow hue of the Yellow Spring Sandstorm was spreading with terrifying speed, already claiming a massive portion of the Heavenly Ape Star Realm.
Faced with this reality, the representatives of the Emperor Barbarians and the Rakshasa Clan snorted in annoyance but ceased their bickering.