Chapter 1130: Chapter 580: Do You Want to Win?
Is this a godforsaken place, where a descendant of an X-Level Life Form comes to seek pleasure?
“We have already investigated the navigation report and found that their final destination is a cosmic dead zone—the Da Feier Interstellar Volcano. It’s two months until the eruption period.” Someone immediately responded.
Another person added, “We’ve also searched the memories of all accompanying personnel and found that this individual often brings many friends and female Life Forms to cosmic dead zones for pleasure.”
“An accident?” Tan Ding questioned, staring suspiciously at the corpse on the ground.
“It should be an accident,” Alves reminded, “There’s no need to forcibly implicate certain people; he can’t know the coordinates here.”
Tan Ding nodded hesitantly but still said, “But with an S-Level Life Form present, continuing to disguise as Star Thieves for interception becomes quite troublesome.”
“Simple. Isn’t he headed for a cosmic dead zone? Just trigger a natural disaster,” Alves said lightly.
“Afterward, keep a close watch on this Clarkson,” Tan Ding instructed, “If he shows any abnormality, report it immediately.”
Everyone quickly nodded.
“You’re too tense,” Alves observed.
Tan Ding was expressionless, “Better safe than sorry.”
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Joint Operations Command Center, a special department established by the Three Civilizations against the Holy Castle and the Azure Dragon.
It’s used to unify partial resources of the Three Civilizations, commanded by Costate, with one representative from the Star Alliance and the Federation as deputy commanders.
“Arrogant!” In the meeting room, Federation Deputy Commander Heins threw a paper report onto the table with a grim face.
The indigo-colored face turned a shade of ruddy red, with a fuzzy-furred hand pointed at the report, “Look, this is the deterrent power of the Three Civilizations!”
“More than twenty interstellar large corporations provided over four hundred billion interest-free loans to the Mechanical Court, and over a dozen super-large armed forces have signed new contracts, even appointing special envoys to openly visit the Mechanical Court…”
“No one listens to us, the High-level Life Form Union wants to challenge us!”
He paces around the circular conference table, his voice so loud it could penetrate metal walls.
The expressions of the high-level personnel sitting in the chairs varied, and they also read the report on the table, feeling somewhat discontent inside.
The Three Civilizations combined to take action against a person or a force; in the past, other X-Level Life Forms would have been alarmed and avoided involvement.
But now, not only are they in secret contact, but even openly declaring it.
“Lord Heins, no need to be so agitated…” Deputy Commander Schmidt of the Star Alliance tried to speak, but before he could finish, a “bang” was heard.
Heins’ burly fists slammed onto the conference table as he gritted his teeth, “Am I agitated? When was I agitated?”
“Which eye of yours saw me agitated?”
“Why would I be agitated, merely because the Azure Dragon is leading the High-level Life Form Union to stand equal with the Federation.”
“Oh, almost forgot…” Heins paused, then roared, “Their combined strength is stronger than any civilization!”
The meeting room fell into dead silence.
Heins sneered repeatedly, “When this organization was first formed, I said we must stop it, and now look, we all have to face the consequences together.”
At this point, Costate’s face looked a bit troubled and had to respond, “Lord Heins, the situation hasn’t reached that level yet, there’s no need to alarm everyone.”
“If it really reached that level, could we still be here holding a meeting?” Heins scoffed, “We can’t let them continue like this; we’re losing face.”
“What are you planning to do?” Schmidt couldn’t help but glance over.
“Kill one to warn a hundred!” Heins ordered harshly, “Aren’t they providing support? Aren’t they daring to play both sides, pick a few to execute, let them see if we still dare to wield the knife!”
Upon hearing this, the high-level personnel present became noisy, exchanging whispers, with some nodding in agreement.
Others furrowed their brows, shaking their heads repeatedly.
Schmidt remained silent, and Costate frowned, “Isn’t this method too radical?”
“I also disagree,” Schmidt agreed, “Currently, our problem is the Holy Castle and the Azure Dragon.”
“The High-level Life Form Union is nothing more than a motley crew; those people have lived for so many years, you can’t just organize them and expect cohesion, not even the Azure Dragon can.”
“Right now, they’re just trying to leverage the Azure Dragon to challenge us; if we really make a move, it would provide them external pressure to unite.”
“Once we crush the Azure Dragon, their morale will naturally scatter.”
“Are you sure you can crush the Azure Dragon?” Heins looked over indifferently.
“I also agree with Lord Schmidt’s perspective,” Costate said, but added, “However, the High-level Life Form Union must also be slightly suppressed to make them more prudent, to prevent potential nuisances.”
“The Council Seat’s five-year non-rotation period has already ended; the previously agreed challenge can now begin.”
Everyone then remembered it had actually been several months.
Due to the incidents with the Azure Dragon and the Holy Castle, the entire focus was diverted onto them, causing the matter to be forgotten.
The challenge agreement was set more than half a year ago and can be initiated at any time.
Schmidt couldn’t help but nod, “Almost forgot about this, the Council’s high positions have all been occupied by us, Gusta, and Anatoli are just trend followers, the Azure Dragon will be defeated sooner or later, and this organization won’t amount to anything.”