Chapter 565: Chapter 335: Technology Tree Growth (4000)_2 The various facilities that the Conch Civilization spent hundreds of years building now belong to them. Zi Gu contacted the Maoshi Star Civilization Executive Hall, “We have taken down the Conch Civilization, its leader Blue Dragon has committed suicide, and some have fled.” “Congratulations to us!” the governors congratulated. “Zi Gu, you did a great job this time!” Jiang Gu praised, “This victory greatly boosts our morale, I will immediately notify the entire civilization!” “This is the strength we should have!” The governors all harbored a suppressed breath, having endured restrictions from the Blue Star Civilization, which left them feeling quite stifled. Now, with the destruction of the Conch Civilization, obliterating the Blue Star Civilization is only a matter of time. “With the Conch Civilization gone, next is the Sea Demon Civilization and the Blue Star Civilization!” Zi Gu suggested, “I propose we directly attack the Blue Star Civilization next!” She still harbors a deep grudge against the Blue Star Civilization for her husband’s death. Jiang Gu said, “Of course we have to attack the Blue Star Civilization, but you should first reorganize the military. This battle has cost us a lot, and the next step depends on Marquis Yunxiao’s instructions.” Fighting the Blue Star Civilization is simple; the key is how much force the Star Trading Group will send to support them. Only if Marquis Yunxiao contains the Star Trading Group’s forces on other fronts, can they safely launch an attack. The two main civilizations of the Star Trading Group, the Night Owl Civilization and the Ptolemy Civilization, are both Level 4 civilizations, and fighting them is a dimensional reduction blow. “The Conch Civilization has been destroyed!” In the Sea Demon Civilization, Red Scale was worried, “We’re the next target!” “Once the Maoshi Star Civilization recovers for a while, we won’t be able to escape their clutches either!” “Siren, we must make early considerations!” Sairen said, “Now we have six choices.” “The first is to resist to the end. But our strength is even less than that of the Conch Civilization, going to war with the Maoshi Star Civilization is like striking a stone with an egg, leading to self-destruction.” “The second is to ask for assistance, seeking help from nearby civilizations and the Star Trading Group. But our civilization’s status is low, and the Star Trading Group will not dispatch advanced fleets to protect us, which is very risky.” “The third is to surrender. But the Maoshi Star Civilization’s reputation is poor, treating affiliated civilizations like pigs and dogs, plundering resources without restraint, which is no different from defeat.” “The fourth is to flee, becoming a wandering civilization.” “The fifth is to leave and join the Sea Beast Civilization or the Fishman Civilization. Their territories are furthest from the Maoshi Star Civilization, with the Blue Star Civilization in between, making it relatively safe.” Of the five choices proposed, Red Scale refused them all. “The first, second, and third choices do not need consideration.” Red Scale said, “As for fleeing, those who wanted to flee have already started to do so, there’s no need to wait until now.” After the collapse of the Conch Civilization, some people from their civilization had already left. “Joining the Sea Beast Civilization and the Fishman Civilization would be worse than death!” Red Scale said, “We chose to become different sub-civilizations due to differences in ideology and other factors.” “To now survive by seeking their protection? Then why did we disband the Black Sea Civilization back then?” Sairen said helplessly, “Then only one choice remains.” “Speak.” Red Scale had already guessed what she was going to say. Sairen said, “Join the Blue Star Alliance and resist the Maoshi Star Civilization together with them.” “Do you really think they can withstand the Maoshi Star Civilization, or that they are willing to help us resist the Maoshi Star Civilization?” Red Scale asked. Sairen, with a serious expression, said, “My Lord, since meeting He Xingzhou in the Virtual Universe, I have been observing him and the Blue Star Civilization.” “Hundreds of years ago, for us, the Blue Star Civilization was just a primitive civilization! Our technology far surpassed theirs!” “It’s just been a few hundred years, and you’ve witnessed what has happened!” “They eradicated the Zerg in the Solar System, repelled several attacks from the Maoshi Star Civilization, and recently manufactured a War Star to destroy a Constant Star Devourer!” Sairen said, “The capability of the Blue Star Civilization is apparent to all. Whether they are supported by advanced civilizations or have inherited technology from the Galaxy Empire, their growth speed and potential are terrifying.” “Surpassing the Maoshi Star Civilization in the future, surpassing the Black Sea Civilization back then, is simply a matter of time!” “The premise is that the Maoshi Star Civilization and Marquis Yunxiao are willing to let them continue developing!” Red Scale said, “At the last Galaxy Light welcoming party, Marquis Yunxiao explicitly stated to destroy them!” “They are too far to reach!” Red Scale said, “Marquis Yunxiao is currently in battle with the Star Trading Group in the M35 Star Cluster and has no extra strength to come here!” “The Maoshi Star Civilization is the vanguard general of Marquis Yunxiao!” “Marquis Yunxiao is providing them with technology, from a strategic perspective, the Star Trading Group also must protect the Blue Star Civilization to allow them to grow. Previously, the Star Trading Group dispatched a fleet to intercept the Maoshi Star Civilization’s fleet as proof!” Red Scale understood these reasons but needed someone to articulate them because these words were not only for her but also for others within the civilization. Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs nοvelfire.net Sairen continued, “There is no need to discuss the Blue Star Alliance’s war intentions against the Maoshi Star Civilization. During the time the Maoshi Star Civilization attacked the Conch Civilization, the Blue Star Civilization defeated ten of their affiliated civilizations in succession.” “Before the emergence of the Blue Star Civilization, the Maoshi Star Civilization would gain almost one affiliated civilization every thirty years, but now, their affiliated civilizations are less than half of what they once were!” “Some affiliated civilizations, upon hearing that the Blue Star Civilization had arrived, even surrendered without a fight!” “If we join them now, our geographical location will become their strategic stronghold directly bordering the Maoshi Star Civilization, gaining protection!” Red Scale worriedly said, “Joining the Blue Star Alliance might not be better than joining our kin civilizations.” “That’s not necessarily the case; the harshest ones are always your own kind!” Sairen said, “Our spies reported that most of those from the Conch Civilization who joined the Sea Beast Civilization and the Fishman Civilization have become interstellar refugees.” “Even the elites have just become their workers.” “In contrast, the Blue Star Alliance treats the civilizations within its jurisdiction more amicably, providing protection, collecting taxes, and supporting technological development within the jurisdiction, a boldness not found in other civilizations!” Most civilizations, fearing that another civilization will surpass their own strength, tend to impose technological restrictions on allied or affiliated civilizations. But because of He Xingzhou, the Blue Star Civilization does not have any civilization with a technological breakthrough speed surpassing them, and is, therefore, the most lenient in this aspect. “These words should be said at the Civilization Council.” Red Scale said, “Hopefully, it can persuade them.” “Understood!” Searle realized that Red Scale supported her perspective, but now needed to convince other leaders. Three years later, the Sea Demon Civilization underwent multiple debates regarding the future of the civilization. Internally, there were several factions, endlessly disputing. Some elites, believing the Sea Demon Civilization had no future, decided to leave, further weakening their strength. “Ladies and gentlemen, we have reached a point where we must make a decision!” At the high-level council, Sairen spoke, “At this rate, we will perish even before the Maoshi Star Civilization attacks us!” She glanced around, seeing that everyone wore excited expressions, anticipating yet another futile argument where no one could convince the other. She had no choice but to unveil her trump card, stating, “In the past, we have contacted the leader of the Sea Beast Civilization, Bai Sha, and the leader of the Fishman Civilization, Blue Shark. Everyone knows their terms, and many still refuse to accept them.” “Today, we have invited a distinguished guest, the highest commander of the Blue Star Civilization, Mr. He Xingzhou.” “Therefore, today’s meeting will take place in the Virtual Universe, so everyone should first enter the Virtual Universe meeting room.” “He Xingzhou?” Upon hearing the name, opposition began to stir, but many got excited about this guest, foreseeing yet another fruitless debate, where no one could convince anyone else.