Chapter 550: Chapter 328: Disintegration of Civilization “Respond, respond? We’ve responded for so long, has it been of any use?” Elder Bai Sha’s remark changed the atmosphere of the entire meeting. “Bai Sha, what do you mean by that?” Bai Jia questioned. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs Nov3lFɪre.ɴet Bai Sha snorted coldly: “I want everyone to face reality!” “Our Black Sea Civilization, during its peak, was a Level 4 Civilization, we once built Galaxy-level Battleships! We even attempted to construct a Star Gate!” “And today, after more than a thousand years of development, where have we reached?” “Not only have we not constructed a Star Gate, my Galaxy-level Battleship was long destroyed, technology lost. Numerous Star Domain-level Battleships have also been destroyed, our territory shrunk by eighty percent, technological decay, population sharply reduced.” “A thousand years ago, the Black Sea Civilization was already no match for the Zerg, today we stand even less chance of defeating them!” Bai Sha’s words infuriated Bai Jia, he rebuked: “As an elder of the Civilization Council, instead of attempting to solve our civilization’s problems, you speak such demoralizing words here, what exactly do you intend?” The other elders looked at Bai Sha, who was unafraid, and said: “Great Elder, since the words have gone this far, I might as well speak plainly!” “The Black Sea Civilization has reached a dead end! Continuing to hold our ground here, warring with the Zerg, we will eventually perish!” “It’s better to migrate to branch civilizations and seek different development, preserving the civilization’s essence and spark, so one day we can make a comeback!” “As for the Zerg, the Order Alliance will naturally deal with them, when the sky falls, taller ones will hold it up. We’ve been holding it up for over a thousand years, it’s time!” After Bai Sha finished speaking, the place fell silent. “You… you want to become the sinner of the civilization?” Bai Jia, trembling in anger, struggled to speak. But Bai Sha said: “What civilization’s sinner, Great Elder, go ask those people, who wants to die at the hands of the Zerg! We aren’t afraid of war, but we can’t fight a hopeless war!” “Ask the others, they all have the same thought!” He pointed to the other elders of the Civilization Council, Bai Jia looked at them, asking: “You think the same?” Third Elder Lan Jiao said: “Great Elder, Elder Bai Sha is right. Over a thousand years ago, as a Level 4 Civilization, we were already no match for the Zerg, the Starry Sky Giant Beasts caused us heavy losses! Now we’ve declined to this point, continuing on is merely courting death! It’s better to part on good terms, and each seek survival and development!” Fourth Elder Blue Dragon shared the same view, “It’s not that we want to split the Black Sea Civilization, but we’ve already lost the cohesion as a civilization whole. Everyone is seeking hope for survival!” Fifth Elder Hong Lin said: “Great Elder, our strength is the weakest, our faction has sacrificed the most tragically, no one wants more deaths! The time has come!” Bai Ningxiang and Bai Shizao did not speak at this time, because they knew clearly that with things at this point, even the Great Elder was at a loss, what more could they do! Bai Jia also knew in his heart that this day would come sooner or later, but when the day of the Black Sea Civilization’s disbanding truly arrived, he still found it hard to accept. He had lived for thousands of years, witnessing the rise and decline of the Black Sea Civilization! He missed those times immensely, when the entire civilization was full of hope, new technology and innovations emerged endlessly… But now, with the civilization in decline, people’s morale fading, the scarcity of resources exacerbating internal strife. The Zerg’s attack became the final straw that broke the camel’s back, he could do nothing to save it by now! Seeing the Great Elder not speaking, Bai Sha continued: “The Civilization Council of the Black Sea Civilization can henceforth disband!” “From now on, we are no longer the Black Sea Civilization, but members of what was once the Black Sea Civilization. Now existing as the Sea Beast Civilization, Fishman Civilization, Conch Civilization, and Sea Demon Civilization!” “As former kin, we can form alliances, but we can no longer fight for the Black Sea Civilization.” “Is there really no way?” Bai Jia finally asked. “There’s none!” Everyone replied in unison. At this moment, Bai Jia’s expression was incomparably haggard, his spirit and faith collapsing. He was silent for a long time, then sighed deeply, saying: “So be it, so be it. The Black Sea Civilization will become history! Let’s disband from here on!” “I am tired, from now on, you discuss the matters yourselves.” Bai Jia finished speaking and exited the conference room. Everyone knew, he wouldn’t live much longer. Though the members of the Black Sea Civilization had long lifespans, if a person’s faith and spirit collapse, no amount of advanced biotechnology could save his life, unless he wished to become a robot. In the conference room, everyone began discussing matters after the disbanding of the Black Sea Civilization. “After the disbanding of the Black Sea Civilization, the First Fleet will belong to us, the Sea Beast Civilization.” Bai Sha was the first to speak, as they were dividing the assets of the main civilization; as the strongest branch civilization, he proposed this condition, and no one opposed. “Then the Second Fleet is ours!” Lan Jiao said. “The defense fleet of this Star Domain will belong to us!” Blue Dragon said. “Our territory is too small, resources scarce,” Hong Lin said, “those interstellar construction equipment should be left to us!” “Ladies and gentlemen elders, no, leaders of the branch civilizations.” Bai Ningxiang said to them, “Since you have already divided things up, then move your items away by yourselves.” “The territory, assets, and people unwilling to leave from the main civilization will remain as the last part of the Black Sea Civilization.” “When you leave, leave us a path to survive, that’s our request.”