The Maoshi Star Civilization possesses warships equipped with warp weapons and gravity weapons, yet they are no match for the Blue Star Civilization Fleet, let alone the Sea Beast Civilization and Fishman Civilization. The number of warships is overwhelmed, weapons are overwhelmed, firepower is overwhelmed; there is no other option but to retreat. "Advance, push straight to the core circle of the Fishman Civilization!" ordered the fleet commanded by He Hongwei, which broke through the Fishman Civilization’s Star Domain Defense Line in just one month. Meanwhile, He Xingzhou’s side was even faster, as the Gold Battle Star charged through the Star Domain Defense Line unhindered, contributing planets of the Sea Beast Civilization. "We can’t hold on any longer!" Blue Shark could do nothing but contact Bai Sha, saying, "We can’t keep fighting; if we continue, our civilization will be annihilated!" Bai Sha gritted his teeth, saying, "The Maoshi Star Civilization has led us to our doom!" "Talking about it now is useless!" replied Blue Shark, "Our only option is to sue for peace with the Blue Star Civilization!" "Peace talks? Do you think they will agree?" Bai Sha retorted, "In my observation, they absolutely will not agree." "Do we just surrender?" asked Blue Shark. Bai Sha said, "In any case, we should try to negotiate first!" The two of them entered the Virtual Universe, visiting the Blue Star Civilization office to request negotiations. He Xingzhou and other commanders also entered the Virtual Universe to discuss with them. "The Blue Star Civilization is too much; you’ve destroyed our many warships and conquered more than ten Star Systems!" accused Bai Sha as soon as he arrived. He Xingzhou smiled and said, "Don’t say such childish things; you were the ones who attacked first, reciprocation is only fair!" "But you’ve already gained more than enough!" Blue Shark said, "Let’s cease the hostility, and the three parties will not interfere with each other!" "Too late!" He Hongwei intimidated, "War isn’t something you can choose to start or stop at will!" "Two elders, do you still have the resolve to speak these words?" Bai Ningxiang also stepped forward, saying, "You have lost the right to negotiate!" "I hope you consider carefully whether to fight to the end or to surrender directly." "Well, I never thought the little girl from back then could threaten me now!" Bai Sha felt deeply displeased but dared not insist on continued warfare, knowing they couldn’t win. Xu Zhilan also said, "While we are negotiating, the fleet hasn’t stopped attacking. Every day you delay only harms yourselves!" Bai Sha and Blue Shark exchanged glances, and Bai Sha said, "We can join the Blue Star Alliance!" To them, this was the worst possible plan. However, all the commanders of the Blue Star Civilization laughed, and Cui Weimin chuckled, "Gentlemen, it’s not whether you want to join the Blue Star Alliance anymore." "The Blue Star Alliance only accepts allies, not prisoners of war!" "What else do you want?" asked Bai Sha angrily. "It’s very simple." He Xingzhou stood up, glaring at the two, and said, "Immediately declare unconditional surrender, cease all resistance. Your Star Domain, resources, military, governance institutions—everything will be taken over by us!" "If you do so, we will ensure the safety of your civilization’s personnel." "If we refuse..." Blue Shark hadn’t finished speaking, when He Xingzhou said harshly, "The Blue Star Civilization will eliminate all enemies! Remember, all!" "Think carefully about how you decide!" "You are going too far, we are not incapable of counter-attacking!" Bai Sha couldn’t accept such an outcome. Back in the Black Sea Civilization, no Level 3 Civilization dared to speak to him , even Marquis Yunxiao treated him with respect and pulled him closer. Now He Xingzhou had pierced his bottom line! Leaving him no dignity at all! "Stubborn old fool, this is the last chance!" Bai Ningxiang said, "Back then, it was people like you who weakened the Black Sea Civilization; now you still want to drag your people to their deaths. Maybe even the people under you won’t agree!" The Ice Sea Civilization led by Bai Ningxiang also played a role in the war, not in direct combat, but through psychological and espionage warfare! They had contacts with their former people, continually urging them to surrender to the Blue Star Alliance. Initially, few people paid attention. Now, as the situation reversed, the Maoshi Star Civilization retreated, the Sea Beast Civilization and Fishman Civilization were continually defeated, and many within their civilization began to believe surrender was necessary. Official source is novelFirｅ.net If Bai Sha and Blue Shark resisted to the end, the result would be disastrous. "This matter, let’s discuss it further." Blue Shark clearly lacked the confidence now. Bai Sha, however, firmly stated, "It’s impossible for us to surrender!" "Even if we become a wandering civilization, we will never surrender!" The negotiation ended unhappily, and He Xingzhou ordered the fleet to continue advancing. In the territory of the Fishman Civilization, the Blue Star Civilization fleet reached the core circle. Here, the Fishman Civilization deployed all its defenses. "Attack!" commanded He Hongwei, and over thirty Star Domain-level battleships fired simultaneously. Fast Particle Weapons, Warp Weapons, and Antimatter Weapons frantically attacked those Space Fortresses and Space Outposts. In the face of intense firepower, these space military installations fell one by one, reducing the combat strength of the Fishman Civilization significantly. "My lord, surrender!" Fesi saw no hope of victory and said to Blue Shark, "We have no chance left." Blue Shark’s face turned pale as he slumped weakly in his chair and said sadly, "When we sought help from the Maoshi Star Civilization, they completely ignored us. Neither did Marquis Yunxiao respond." "It’s over, completely over. If I had known, why bother in the first place!" He thought that if from the beginning they had joined the Blue Star Alliance like the Ice Sea Civilization, the results might have been completely different. "My lord, our defense line has been breached!" reported the frontline commander. "Surrender, surrender!" Blue Shark knew he was powerless to change the situation. Thus, on behalf of the Fishman Civilization, he surrendered to the Blue Star Civilization, saying, "I declare the Fishman Civilization unconditionally surrenders to the Blue Star Civilization, everyone will cease resistance and accept the governance of the Blue Star Civilization!" Even if some were unwilling and wanted to resist, they were mere small fry, incapable of causing any waves. Some even fled on warships, leaving the Star Domain. The Blue Star Civilization swiftly took control of the Fishman Civilization, officially annexing this Level 3 Civilization. "The Fishman Civilization has surrendered!" Hearing this news, Bai Sha felt deeply infuriated, "Blue Shark is also a coward! The Black Sea Civilization repeatedly failed because of such cowards, ultimately leading to its disintegration!" "My lord, we’ve lost the ability to hold off!" advised Rugen, "In a month, the Gold Battle Star will reach our core circle, and everyone will face the danger of annihilation by then!" The destructive power of the Gold Battle Star could obliterate an entire planet at once—who could stop it? "So what? The Sea Beast Civilization will never admit defeat!" Bai Sha gritted his teeth, "Immediately arrange an evacuation plan!" "No, we can’t evacuate!" said Rugen, "Around us, it’s either Zerg-occupied Star Domains, resource-poor areas, or Maoshi Star Civilization-occupied Star Domains; we have no way to retreat." "Retreat means destruction!" "Rugen, are you planning a rebellion?" Bai Sha realized Rugen’s attitude was off. "My lord, you can throw your life away, but our people cannot!" Rugen said, "Someone must preserve the civilization’s spark!" "We have decided to surrender to the Blue Star Civilization!" Rugen said. "You... you!" Bai Sha was furious, cursing, "You traitor!" "My lord, if you are captured, your life will certainly be miserable, the last thing I can do for you is to send you off!" After saying this, Rugen directly vaporized Bai Sha with a laser. Afterwards, he represented the Sea Beast Civilization in surrendering to the Blue Star Civilization: "I declare the Sea Beast Civilization unconditionally surrenders to the Blue Star Civilization, all resistance will cease, and everyone will accept the governance of the Blue Star Civilization!" Thus, the two major Level 3 Civilizations both fell under the control of the Blue Star Civilization!