Chapter 306: Crimson Rock's Scheme! Li Yuan's Promise

Chapter 306: Crimson Rock's Scheme! Li Yuan's Promise

"Hmm? Uncle Crimson Rock, I didn't." The Green Ascension Beast King quickly explained, sensing the anger in Crimson Rock Beast King's voice.

"You didn't?"

"But the action you desire will lead our entire world to its demise." Crimson Rock Beast King's voice deepened, "Is it only your good brother, the Black Scene Beast King, whose life matters? Are the lives of the other Beast Kings not worth considering, and should they follow your orders to their deaths?"

"Out of the thirteen Beast Kings who came out, only eight survived this battle, and you feel nothing?" Crimson Rock Beast King stared at the Green Ascension Beast King.

The Green Ascension Beast King was taken aback. Touched?

Indeed, he didn't feel much about it.

In his opinion, the deaths of these ordinary Beast Kings were insignificant, and there were plenty more under his father's command.

Not just five, but even if fifty Flying Heaven Beast Kings perished, the Green Ascension Beast King wouldn't care.

As long as he and the Beast Kings close to him survived, that was enough.

However, he felt the unusual gazes of the surrounding Beast Kings.

"Uncle Crimson Rock, I was wrong," the Green Ascension Beast King quickly lowered his head in admission.

"Hmph!" Crimson Rock Beast King snorted coldly, "Not just Green Ascension, you other Beast Kings must also be wondering why I, Lei Hui Beast King, and Hei Guang Beast King didn't take action earlier."

"Even after forming an alliance, why did the other two Beast Emperor forces remain inactive?" Crimson Rock Beast King asked.

Many Beast Kings flying in the air nodded in agreement.

The entire Ming Xu native forces, from top to bottom, had many Beast Kings puzzled by this. They could easily sweep through these foreign civilization forces.

This was also the reason why many Flying Heaven Beast Kings, after destroying the large war bases of the two human civilizations, were unwilling to obey the Beast Emperor's orders and still wanted to flee to kill human warriors.

They wanted to vent their dissatisfaction.

"War is not to be taken lightly."

"Our enemies are not limited to the forces before us." Crimson Rock Beast King slowly said, "Decades ago, these two civilization forces had already sent small groups to infiltrate... They didn't expand, and after the three Beast Emperors discussed, they only observed in secret."

"Over a year ago, a passage from the outside domain appeared. According to the Beast Emperor, it was a star realm passage, allowing Second Rank lives to freely enter and exit... Their Second Rank experts entered, and their influence within our world rapidly increased."

"But before we could take action, these two forces started fighting each other." Crimson Rock Beast King solemnly stated, "We were glad to see them fight, and we merely watched from the sidelines."

Many Beast Kings nodded in agreement, as the war had not escalated until now.

"In the end..."

"This human civilization called 'Seven Stars' gained the upper hand." Crimson Rock Beast King's voice deepened, "They began establishing numerous small bases... This is their preparation to take root in our world, to destroy our foundation."

Many Flying Heaven Beast Kings' eyes turned cold.

Their clans were scattered across the world, each ruling over vast territories... For new Beast Kings to be born within the clans, they needed space and territory.

The actions of the Seven Stars Civilization, expanding by thousands of kilometers at once, had crossed the bottom line of these Flying Heaven Beast Kings and even the Beast Emperors. This was the root cause of the war.

After all, how big was the entire Ming Xu world?

Crimson Rock Beast King didn't mention the changes in the Sacred Land... These secrets were not to be shared with ordinary Beast Kings.

"In the first wave, we achieved a great victory." Crimson Rock Beast King slowly continued, "But then, the Seven Stars Civilization quickly sent more Flying Heaven Warriors, and dispatched more powerful Second Rank lives and Flying Heaven Warriors to protect their First and Second Rank fighters' escape."

"And their technological weapons, most of the fallen Beast Kings were killed by them..."

Many Beast Kings' hearts sank.

Especially the two Beast Kings who had attacked the Seven Stars Civilization's main base, their faces grew even more solemn.

The Fourth Rank warship's main cannon left a deep impression.

Even a 33rd-level Flying Heaven Beast King, after taking just one hit, fell.

"There were casualties, but the Seven Stars Civilization has four main bases, and we successfully destroyed two of them."

"Then, just now, that human warrior appeared." Crimson Rock Beast King's voice deepened, "Just a Second Rank life, and even I couldn't do anything to him... Could the Beast Emperor defeat him?"

Silence filled the air.

The Beast Emperor, high above, was an invincible existence in the eyes of these Beast Kings. If someone had said that the Beast Emperor couldn't defeat a Second Rank life, they would have laughed it off... But the recent confrontation had been witnessed by them.

Moreover, the one speaking was the strongest among the Three Beast Emperors, the Crimson Rock Beast King.

"Do you dare say that human warrior is the strongest Second Rank life of the Seven Stars Civilization?" Crimson Rock Beast King asked, his voice low, "The Seven Stars Civilization is unfathomable."

"Not to mention, if that human warrior breaks through to the Flying Heaven Realm in our world, he alone could sweep through the entire world, and even the Three Beast Emperors would not be his match." Crimson Rock Beast King solemnly stated, "Even if we exert all our efforts to eliminate this human warrior, can we guarantee that the Seven Stars Civilization won't mobilize their forces and come after us?"

No one spoke up, unable to refute.

The Green Ascension Beast King's face turned ugly... He had thought of this as well.

As the war escalated, the power displayed by the Seven Stars Civilization indeed grew stronger.

"Of course."

"Such a peerless genius would not easily be willing to be trapped in our world."

"The Seven Stars Civilization also has its limits," Crimson Rock Beast King said. "But the prerequisite is that we don't push them to the brink."

"If we hadn't thoroughly annihilated them before, it's because we didn't want to create an irreconcilable grudge." Crimson Rock Beast King continued, "Otherwise, if the Seven Stars Civilization attacks recklessly, we most likely won't be able to withstand it."

"Crimson Rock Senior."

"Since we don't want to create an irreconcilable grudge," another Great Tortoise Beast King couldn't help but speak up, "Why initiate this attack? Isn't this just provoking them further?"

"Because Hei Jing and Green Flame Rain are dead!" Crimson Rock Beast King's eyes turned cold. "Not wanting to start a war doesn't mean we should keep retreating."

"I didn't bring you here just for simple revenge."

"If we don't take any action after the deaths of two powerful Beast Kings, they will think we are weak and easy to bully. Even if they temporarily retreat, they will come back to attack us again."

"Only by making the Seven Stars Civilization realize that we, the Ming Xu Beast Clan, are strong, will they be willing to truly negotiate with us." Crimson Rock Beast King said slowly.

Negotiate through fighting?

The Flying Heaven Beast Kings present all thought of this term.

"Crimson Rock Senior, in ten days, are we really going to launch a full-scale attack?" one of the Beast Kings couldn't help but ask.

"Foolish!"

"If you say it, you have to do it?" Crimson Rock Beast King scoffed. "In ten days, if they withdraw from our world, that would be the best outcome."

"We'll secretly monitor them. If they don't retreat, after eight days, we'll inform the Seven Stars Civilization that my previous ultimatum is void. The Three Great Beast Emperors have new orders."

"In any case, if the two civilizations want to probe our bottom line, we must stall and delay until the Three Great Beast Emperors emerge from their seclusion." Crimson Rock Beast King said.

Many Beast Kings nodded in agreement.

...

Deep within Bright Mountain, the residence of the Sky Serpent Sovereign.

Inside the palace by the lake.

"So, you actually lost this battle?" Black Guang Beast King looked at the projection of Crimson Rock Beast King before him.

"That human warrior is incredibly powerful." Crimson Rock Beast King spoke in a deep voice.

"Mhm." Black Guang Beast King nodded. "There is already a Flying Heaven Beast King who, according to our orders, has contacted the Celestial Virtue Civilization. Based on the information they provided, this human warrior with the gun should be the top genius of the Seven Stars Civilization, 'Spirit Lance'."

"Spirit Lance?" Crimson Rock Beast King muttered to himself.

He took note of this name.

"How many such Second Rank lives are there in the Seven Stars Civilization?" Crimson Rock Beast King asked further.

"The Celestial Virtue Civilization is unwilling to disclose that." Black Guang Beast King shook his head. "They only said that the Seven Stars Civilization is far more powerful than them. If we want to protect the Ming Xu world, the only way is to join forces with them... If we don't expel the Seven Stars Civilization, our Ming Xu world will eventually be destroyed by them."

"Join forces?"

Crimson Rock Beast King scoffed. "If my guess is correct, they probably want us to deploy the Beast Kings to attack, and then they will only provide us with some treasures and weapons, at most some Star Techniques."

"Yes." Black Guang Beast King nodded.

"From the current signs, the Seven Stars Civilization is stronger and poses a greater threat." Crimson Rock Beast King said, "But if we engage in an all-out war with them, the casualties will be too heavy. If the Celestial Virtue Civilization finds an opportunity, they will turn on us and annihilate us."

"Neither of these two civilizations is worth trusting."

"What do the Three Great Beast Emperors say?" Crimson Rock Beast King asked again.

"The Three Great Beast Emperors have been tracking a human warrior named 'Yu Jinghe' in the Sacred Land," Black Guang Beast King replied. "But the Sacred Land is vast, and they haven't caught up with him yet... It's estimated that it will take a long time for the Three Great Beast Emperors to emerge."

"After all, compared to occupying some territories of the two human civilizations, the Sacred Land is more important."

Crimson Rock Beast King nodded slightly.

"Crimson Rock, what do you think?" Black Guang Beast King looked at him.

"According to my opinion, it would be best if both human forces withdrew according to the final ultimatum. But most likely, they won't retreat."

"Then, instead of fighting to the death or even forcing them to join hands against us, it's better to lure them to continue fighting each other."

"Their main base, I remember, is only about two thousand kilometers away... Why don't we notify both sides simultaneously and give them the entire region of ten thousand kilometers. We'll cede that territory from our Ming Xu Star Realm, as long as they reproduce in large numbers and allow them to mine the resources within the region." Crimson Rock Beast King said solemnly.

"Cede territory?" Black Guang Beast King was taken aback, as this was something he hadn't considered.

The region of ten thousand kilometers only accounts for less than half of the Ming Xu Star Realm, so it's not that important.

"With such a plan, as long as they aren't foolish, they will definitely see through it." Black Guang Beast King couldn't help but ask, "Will they join forces to attack us?"

"So what if they find out? This is an open strategy." Crimson Rock Beast King shook his head. "Do you think the Seven Stars Civilization and the Celestial Virtue Civilization can trust each other? They are each other's mortal enemies."

"Normally speaking."

"The two civilizations would rather not occupy our world than let the other side gain an advantage."

Crimson Rock Beast King spoke slowly, "The key is that although our Ming Xu Beast Clan is weak... within our world, we have the advantage."

"The Hei Guang Beast King nodded in agreement.

The Ming Xu Beast Clan was like a hedgehog guarding its treasure, facing two ferocious tigers...

The two tigers wanted to devour the hedgehog and seize its treasure, but they also feared being injured by its spines and giving the other tiger an opportunity.

The hedgehog, unwilling to be besieged by the two tigers, only wanted to throw out some of its treasure to provoke a fight between them.

'If we really give up such a large territory, won't we be inviting wolves into our home?' The Hei Guang Beast King still had some concerns: 'They will establish more large bases.'

'Then it depends on the Three Great Beast Emperors.' The Chi Yan Beast King shook his head: 'If any Beast Emperor can break through to the Demigod stage... why worry about these threats? Even if the two civilizations are powerful, there's nothing they can do.'

'If the Ming Xu Beast Clan never produces a Demigod...' The Chi Yan Beast King paused for a long time before continuing: 'Sooner or later, we will be completely devoured.'

'Moreover...'

'Currently, the world channel only allows Second Rank Life to enter and exit. If it upgrades again and allows Third Rank Life to pass through... if we still haven't produced a Demigod by then, we have no choice but to surrender. There's no other path to survival.'

'No matter how we plan, we can't close the gap in strength.'

...

Soon, Li Yuan, Lei Yang, and Lai Meng returned to the Ming Moon Base.

Outside the Tier Four Warship.

Luo Chan, Tavarez, and the others, who had been stationed at the base, had already received the news and came to greet them. Their faces were somber.

'Ling Qiang, did Wu Ma Nong really die in battle?' Tavarez's eyes reddened.

This burly man struggled to control his emotions.

'Alas.' Li Yuan sighed softly, flipped his palm, and took out two shield plates, saying in a low voice: 'Tavarez... I'll entrust these weapons to you. Please give them to his wife and child.'

Wu Ma Nong was married, and his wife was an Origin Warrior. They had a son together.

Tavarez's eyes turned red, and he trembled as he accepted the two shield plates.

The others sighed inwardly.

Everyone was saddened by Wu Ma Nong's death... but in recent days, they had witnessed too many similar scenes.

If they were to talk about grief, no one could compare to Tavarez... everyone knew that Wu Ma Nong had two close friends.

One was Yu Jinghe, with whom he had been quarreling for over a decade, yet they remained friends.

The other was Tavarez.

He and Wu Ma Nong had the closest relationship, having experienced life-and-death battles countless times.

'Chi Yan Beast King!' Tavarez suddenly roared, knowing that the Chi Yan Beast King was the culprit.

'Ling Qiang.'

Luo Chan suddenly spoke in a low voice: 'According to the report you sent, the Demigods just finished their meeting, and several of them want to see you.'

'Okay.' Li Yuan nodded and followed Luo Chan towards the distant Tier Four Warship.

The others had no objections.

They already knew about the battle between Ling Qiang and the Chi Yan Beast King... the strength Ling Qiang displayed left them in awe.

They also felt increasing reverence for this mysterious 'First Origin Warrior of Civilization'!

...

Huff! Huff!

Li Yuan and Luo Chan flew into a small conference room at the deepest part of the warship.

Boom~ The conference room door closed.

Inside the room, three large holographic projections were already displaying three figures.

All of them were familiar to Li Yuan.

Huff~

The battle armor that had been covering Li Yuan's face retracted, revealing his features.

Following that, Li Yuan's soul also underwent a transformation, removing the concealment of the Illusory Body.

Luo Chan, who had known about this beforehand, still felt surprised.

'Senior Bai Shan, Senior San Ye, and Principal.' Li Yuan respectfully bowed.

Everyone present knew his identity, so there was no need to hide it.

'Li Yuan, your performance in the Star Realm retreat operation has been outstanding. Don't be too hard on yourself.' Bai Shan spoke with a hint of divinity: 'Wars always come with casualties. The sacrifices made on the path of our Seven Stars Civilization's rise are heroes of our civilization.'

'Their names will be written in the history of our civilization.'

'The rise of a civilization is always accompanied by countless bloodshed.' San Ye also spoke: 'Whether it's your efforts in the Second Rank Star Realm, the struggles in the Third Rank Star Realm, or the protection of the Fourth Rank Star Realm... the descendants of infinite years will remember our contributions.'

'The deceased have passed, and the living must continue forward.'

Li Yuan listened silently.

Whether it was defending against external invasions or attacking other Star Realms... whether it was Li Yuan, the powerful Demigods before him, or the countless human warriors who had sacrificed themselves in history...

Their goal, from beginning to end, was the same—to keep the Seven Stars Civilization alive! To live better!

...

Inside the conference room, the conversation continued.

'Li Yuan, your strength is so formidable that even in the history of our civilization, you would be the strongest Origin Warrior.' Fang Hai looked at Li Yuan with a hint of praise: 'No one can match you.'

'Even if it's someone like Luo Chan, a True Intent Origin Warrior, even if they break through to the Flying Heaven Rank, they still won't come close to you in a short period of time.' Bai Shan spoke with a hint of divinity.

Luo Chan, standing by, listened and couldn't help but admit this point.

Li Yuan's strength displayed in battle made them, as True Intent Origin Warriors, look up to him.

'Li Yuan, what do you think about the Chi Yan Beast King's 'Ten-Day Ultimatum'?"

"What's your plan, San Ye Demigod?"

Whether to fight or to retreat, the decision weighed heavily on their minds.

Li Yuan, the strongest among the frontlines, held significant influence, and his opinion was crucial.

"My strength is still insufficient," Li Yuan shook his head. "Even killing the Crimson Rock Beast King is beyond my capabilities... There's no hope of defeating the Three Beast Emperors."

The Crimson Rock Beast King was a 34th Rank Beast.

It was safe to assume that the Three Beast Emperors were 35th Rank Beasts, and their skill insights were at least mid-stage True Intent, with strength surpassing the 34th Rank in all aspects. Even if the Beast Emperors were weaker than the peak Skysoar Warriors of the Seven Stars Civilization in terms of weaponry and Star Arts, it wasn't something Li Yuan could contend with at his current level.

If they encountered the Beast Emperors, survival would be the best outcome.

Bai Shan Demigod, Fang Hai, and San Ye Demigod were all taken aback.

Wasn't it obvious that Li Yuan was no match for the Three Beast Emperors? Why bring this up suddenly?

"I need a month's time," Li Yuan spoke up, his eyes calm. "In a month, my strength will significantly improve. I have the confidence to fight the Beast Emperors, and even to slay them."

"What?"

"Fight the Beast Emperors?"

"A month's time?" Bai Shan Demigod, Fang Hai, and San Ye Demigod were all shocked.

Luo Chan, standing nearby, was left speechless.

Li Yuan's strength was already formidable, and he was aiming to become even stronger?

"Li Yuan, are you planning to reach Skysoar in Ming Xu Star Realm?" San Ye Demigod seemed to grasp something.

Everyone turned their gaze to Li Yuan.

If Li Yuan reached Skysoar, with a fundamental transformation, his strength would surge, making it effortless to slay the Beast Emperors.

"Li Yuan, don't be impulsive," Fang Hai said in a deep voice. "Even though Ming Xu Star Realm is crucial... it's not worth you staying here indefinitely. It's a losing proposition."

"Don't worry, I won't be impulsive," Li Yuan assured them, knowing the concerns of the high-ranking officials.

"Then how can you achieve that?" Bai Shan Demigod couldn't help but ask. "Those Three Beast Emperors are at least 35th Rank. How can you match them?"

It was understandable for the Demigods to be flustered.

Normally, a 29th Rank Origin Warrior with genius-level talent would be impressive if they could rival a 33rd Rank Skysoar Warrior.

To rival a 32nd Rank human Skysoar Warrior, like Yu Jinghe or Lude Neifu, would be extraordinary.

A 29th Rank rivaling a 33rd Rank? Before Li Yuan, the entire Seven Stars Civilization had only one such example!

Fang Hai!

Li Yuan, calculating in his mind, had just turned 20, and he was already capable of matching the Crimson Rock Beast King, which was unbelievable.

Now, he was saying that in a month, he could rival a 35th Rank Beast. How could they easily believe this?

"I can't reveal the specifics, but I can tell you, seniors, that I won't be joking with my life," Li Yuan said in a deep voice. "I have over 90% confidence."

A moment of silence followed.

Even Luo Chan held her breath.

After a while, Bai Shan Demigod spoke with gravity. "Alright, Li Yuan, we trust you. In the next month, we will focus on defense, abandoning Ming Xin Base... We'll only keep Ming Yue Base as a strategic stronghold, letting the Thousand Demon Civilization draw the fire of the Ming Xu Beasts."

"The Thousand Demon Civilization?" Li Yuan was taken aback.

"Yes."

"The intelligence network has informed us that the Celestial Virtue Civilization has sought aid from the Thousand Demon Civilization," Fang Hai explained. "Calculating the time, the Thousand Demon Civilization's genius Origin Warrior should be arriving soon. They'll likely head straight for Ming Shan to claim its treasures."

"The Thousand Demon Civilization's genius?" Li Yuan's eyes narrowed in surprise, impressed by the intelligence network of the Seven Stars Civilization.

Such secretive information, and they had already uncovered it.

"Will the Thousand Demon Civilization attack us in advance?" Li Yuan asked curiously.

"It's possible," Fang Hai smiled. "So, considering your request for a month's time, we've decided to retreat... When they see the group of Fourth Rank Warships in our base, they'll probably hold back from attacking."

"The Thousand Demon Civilization has its limits. As long as we temporarily show weakness and give up on vying for Ming Shan's treasures, they won't engage us in a prolonged battle."

"Additionally, we're planning for two True Intent Origin Warriors to break through."

Li Yuan's pupils constricted slightly, impressed by their determination.

Each True Intent Origin Warrior held the hope of becoming Demigods in the future.

To have such geniuses willingly stay in Ming Xu Star Realm was an incredibly challenging task.

"These plans are based on your promise, Li Yuan," San Ye Demigodly. "To possess strength rivaling the Beast Emperors within a month."

"Mhm," Li Yuan nodded.

On the journey back, his consciousness had already made preliminary contact within the Mind Palace... With over 90% confidence.

"Li Yuan, do you require any assistance?" Bai Shan Demigod inquired.

"I need some treasures," Li Yuan said after a moment's thought. "I can use the Seven Stars Points to purchase them, but some of these treasures are rare, and I lack the necessary permissions. I need the Demigods' help."

Swiftly, Li Yuan produced a treasure list, detailing the various materials needed for the cultivation of the Ninth Rank Body Transformation Star Art, the Seventh Rank Body Transformation Star Art, and the Fifth Rank Star Art, Wind Feather.

Li Yuan had prepared this list on his way back.

If he could gather these treasures, it would be sufficient for him to cultivate these Star Arts to their second rank limits.

(End of Chapter)

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