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Chapter 374: The Death of Dongfang Ji
Chapter 374: The Death of Dongfang Ji
"Li Yuan! An urgent matter concerning the survival of the entire civilization. Enter the virtual network 'Flame Nexus' immediately." Cloud Elder's message was simple, but it startled Li Yuan.
Concerning the survival of civilization?
"Cloud Elder, is there something wrong?" Li Yuan replied instantly.
Cloud Elder was the grand manager of the entire Seven Stars Civilization and a steadfast executor of all commands issued by Dongfang Ji, the Alliance Leader.
It could be said that although Fang Hai and Lant Demigod appeared to be the Deputy Alliance Leaders, Cloud Elder was the true overseer behind the scenes.
The Star Technique Universe, the Sacred Artifact Chamber, and other facilities were all under Cloud Elder's direct control.
According to Li Yuan's speculation, Cloud Elder was not a true life form but rather an auxiliary intelligent being.
"Enter the Flame Nexus, and you will naturally understand." Cloud Elder sent a message: "Hurry."
"Understood." Li Yuan replied, but a sense of unease rose in his heart.
What could have caused Cloud Elder to lose his composure like this?
At this thought, Li Yuan said, "Little Jade, activate the alert mode. Also, for any other incoming communications, do not disturb me for a while."
"Yes, Master," responded the intelligent system of the massive Tier Four Battle Ship, immediately activating the alert mode.
In this mode, energy consumption increased significantly, but defensive capabilities also improved substantially.
"Connect to the virtual network," Li Yuan said, gently closing his eyes.
Humm~
Li Yuan's thought silently connected to the Blue Star Virtual Network and then entered the Flame Nexus.
...
Flame Nexus, the highest sanctuary of Starfire Martial Hall in the virtual network, was normally accessible only to Demigods.
Whoosh!
Dressed in purple, Li Yuan appeared out of thin air in the vast and boundless void, where a single floating palace, entirely crimson, stood majestically.
Amidst the crimson glow, a hint of golden light intertwined, making the palace appear even more sacred.
This was Li Yuan's third visit to Flame Nexus and his first time here since becoming the Overlord of Blue Star.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
In the void outside the palace, several more figures appeared out of thin air, all of them familiar to Li Yuan.
"Thalos Demigod, Chisong Demigod, what brings you here?" Li Yuan addressed the two who had arrived.
"Overlord," the two Demigods respectfully saluted first.
Then, Chisong Demigod spoke, "Overlord, I received a message from Vice Alliance Leader Fang Hai, asking me to come here immediately to attend the meeting."
"Thalos Demigod, what about you?" Li Yuan asked in confusion.
This was Flame Nexus, and normally, non-Starfire Demigods were not allowed to enter.
"I received a message from Senior Lant," Thalos Demigod explained, "It seems that entering Flame Nexus... was a temporary authorization."
Li Yuan's surprise deepened.
What could be the matter of such great importance?
At that moment,
Whoosh! Whoosh! More people appeared, most of them dressed in gold.
"Let's go, let's enter the main hall first," Li Yuan said, and together with Thalos Demigod and Chisong Demigod, they flew into the main hall.
When they arrived through the corridor,
In the outer main hall of the palace, there were already more than forty figures, the vast majority dressed in gold, with only a very small number wearing purple.
Their arrival immediately caught the attention of numerous Demigods.
"That's Li Yuan."
"He's actually a First Rank Star Sovereign?"
"Being a First Rank Star Sovereign is normal. If you had his level of talent, you could also serve as a planet's overlord and a First Rank Star Sovereign," many Demigods whispered to each other.
Many Demigods were seeing Li Yuan for the first time, all observing the Seven Stars Civilization's top genius.
And with just a little observation, they could sense the difference—the strength of willpower.
In the virtual network, everyone's physical appearances were the same; only willpower differed, and this was something the virtual network couldn't simulate.
"Such a sharp aura."
"His willpower is probably among the strongest among Demigods, no wonder the Soul Secret Art is so terrifying," many Demigods were secretly shocked.
As the Demigods observed Li Yuan, Li Yuan also observed them.
"According to the rules, during the Star Sovereign meeting in the virtual network, Third Rank Star Sovereigns wear black, Second Rank Star Sovereigns wear gold, and First Rank Star Sovereigns wear purple," Li Yuan thought to himself.
Purple was the most honored, followed by gold.
And today, those gathered in Flame Nexus were at least Demigods, indicating that they were all Demigods.
In the Seven Stars Civilization, aside from Li Yuan, the other Flying Heaven Star Sovereigns were only Third Rank Star Sovereigns.
Time passed.
Many Demigods actively greeted Li Yuan, and even more Demigods arrived one after another, including Lant Demigod, Sanye Demigod, Yan Cheng Demigod, and others.
"Lant Demigod and Fang Hai Demigod have arrived."
"The two Deputy Alliance Leaders are here," everyone looked towards the last two figures to appear.
They were also dressed in purple, but their clothing was more luxurious and intricate.
Lant Demigod and Fang Hai Demigod walked directly to the high platform in the main hall, the presidium.
The two exchanged a glance.
Then, Lant Demigod stepped forward and announced, "I, the Seven Stars Civilization's seven First Rank Star Sovereigns and fifty-eight Second Rank Star Sovereigns... aside from two who couldn't be contacted, everyone else has arrived."
"Today, the reason for suddenly gathering everyone in Flame Nexus is to announce a matter."
Everyone understood that the main event was about to unfold.
"Today, as the first Deputy Alliance Leader and one of the founders of the Alliance, I hereby propose, with the support of Fang Hai Demigod, that he assumes the position of 'Seven Stars Alliance Leader' from his role as the Deputy Alliance Leader," Lant Demigod, with his golden hair resembling a lion, scanned the audience, "The vote begins now. Raise your hand if you disagree."
The room fell silent.
It was like a thunderclap in a clear sky.
Including Li Yuan, everyone was stunned by Lant Demigod's words. The appointment of Fang Hai Demigod as the Seven Stars Alliance Leader? This was the consensus of almost all Demigods.
But!!
This matter should have been decided by a vote among the Star Sovereigns, and the command should have come from the current Alliance Leader, Dongfang Ji!
Yet, in this emergency meeting, Dongfang Ji hadn't appeared at all, and it was Lant Demigod who made the announcement.
Lant Demigod held an extremely high position and was even more senior, but he couldn't compare to Dongfang Ji!
Dongfang Ji, a figure of absolute power and revered prestige.
The scene before them was utterly baffling.
It was enough to make one's thoughts wander in unpleasant directions.
Even Li Yuan, upon hearing this proposal and recalling Cloud Elder's words about 'the fate of civilization', couldn't help but feel a jolt in his heart.
Could it be?
Did the Alliance Leader truly fall?
...
Inside the meeting room, time ticked by second by second.
"Alright, the final countdown begins. If there are any objections from the Deputy Alliance Leaders, please raise your hands. 10, 9, 8..." Lant Demigod's gaze was as piercing as a torch, his voice resonating like a deep bell within the room.
The room remained silent.
No one raised their hand.
"3, 2, 1." Lant Demigod spoke in a low voice, "Alright, I declare that the motion has passed unanimously. The second 'Seven Stars Alliance Leader' is Fang Hai Demigod."
Just like that, it was settled?
The demigods in the room couldn't help but feel a sense of absurdity, not because they doubted Fang Hai's strength.
It was just that the entire process had been too hasty.
"Greetings, Alliance Leader." Lant Demigod took a step back and bowed slightly.
"Greetings, Alliance Leader." Bai Shan Demigod and Li Yuan, dressed in purple, followed suit, only a beat behind.
Upon seeing this, the numerous demigods in the hall bowed as well, thus fully acknowledging Fang Hai's status as the 'Alliance Leader'.
On the presidium, Fang Hai took a deep breath.
He understood that from this moment on, there was no one above him, and he had to shoulder the responsibility of the entire civilization.
"Fellow Star Sovereigns," Fang Hai said in a low voice, "I know there are many doubts in your hearts, but I can tell you that our teacher is safe and alive. He is currently in seclusion at a critical moment and cannot appear for the time being."
"Therefore, after careful deliberation by the highest authorities, I have been appointed as the new Alliance Leader."
The hall fell silent.
Was Dongfang Ji truly unharmed? Various thoughts crossed the minds of the demigods, some believing, others doubting.
Today's events were indeed too sudden.
"First, I have three orders to give. The first is to raise the alert level on all planets to the highest, to closely monitor and prevent a repeat of the Lantie Star crisis." Fang Hai declared.
The demigods listened attentively.
"Second, initiate the Flying Star Migration Plan. The Flying Star is currently overpopulated, and we will relocate a portion of its cities to other planets to reduce the strain on the Flying Star." Fang Hai continued.
Flying Star migration?
Overpopulation on the Flying Star? Even those who trusted Fang Hai couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.
Why migrate now?
Was it due to the overpopulation on the Flying Star, or was there concern about an impending demigod-level battle on the Flying Star that could cause significant losses to the entire Seven Stars Civilization? After all, the Flying Star was the most critical industrial zone of the Seven Stars Civilization, where countless resources originated.
"Third, appoint Li Yuan, the Blue Star Overlord, as the 'Deputy Alliance Leader' of the Seven Stars Civilization." Fang Hai directly addressed Li Yuan, "Li Yuan has made significant contributions to our civilization, and his strength is more than sufficient."
Boom!
"What?"
"Deputy Alliance Leader? Li Yuan?" The demigods in the room couldn't help but turn their attention to Li Yuan.
Demigods like Bai Shan, Soylo, and Sanye showed a hint of surprise in their eyes.
Evidently, they were unaware of this decision.
"This is a decision most demigods wouldn't have expected."
"Deputy Alliance Leader! Even higher than a First-Rank Star Sovereign."
"Li Yuan is only at the Flying Heaven Realm." A murmur arose, as many demigods believed that despite Li Yuan's exceptional talent, it wasn't his turn to become the Deputy Alliance Leader.
After all, Heart Soul and Blood Flame were both at the Demigod Apex... Logically, one of these two Demigod Apex warriors should be the Deputy Alliance Leader."
Even Li Yuan himself was surprised and puzzled.
He was only at the Flying Heaven Realm, and his strength was indeed not yet on par with the Demigod Apex. Being a planet overlord was already pushing his limits.
Deputy Alliance Leader? It felt too rushed.
"I agree." Lant Demigod spoke.
The murmurs subsided.
"I think it's a good decision." Mu Ji Demigod smiled, "Li Yuan already possesses such strength, and once he reaches his full potential, he might very well attain the strength of a Demigod Apex."
"Li Yuan is qualified to be the Deputy Alliance Leader. There's no requirement for the Deputy Alliance Leader to be a Demigod. Strength and contributions are the criteria." Yan Cheng Demigod also spoke up.
"I think it's acceptable." Bai Shan Demigod smiled.
As mid-tier Demigods and First-Rank Star Sovereigns, their words carried weight.
Thus, regarding Li Yuan's promotion to Deputy Alliance Leader, while many demigods still had reservations, none openly opposed it.
"With that, we have concluded our business. All Second-Rank Star Sovereigns may leave." Fang Hai said slowly, "First-Rank Star Sovereigns, stay for another meeting."
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Dozens of demigods, filled with doubts and questions, quickly left the Flame Nexus.
In the end, only nine figures remained in the grand hall.
Li Yuan scanned the room; besides himself and the four Demigod Apex warriors, there were Bai Shan, Yan Cheng, Xuelong, and Tianhuo, all mid-tier Demigods.
Each of these nine individuals held a unique position in the highest echelons of the civilization.
"You are all at the core of our civilization," Fang Hai's face revealed a hint of pain, "and so, I will not hide certain matters from you."
"Today's urgency is not without reason. We have indeed reached the most perilous moment for our civilization."
"Our teacher has fallen in the Immortal Burial Ancient Domain!"
"From this day forward, our Seven Stars Civilization will no longer have an invincible Demigod to rely on. We must stand on our own." Fang Hai's voice was low, his eyes glimmering with a hint of redness.
The hall fell silent.
Despite their suspicions, those present couldn't help but feel a jolt in their hearts.
They understood that the sky above the Seven Stars Civilization had collapsed!!
(End of Chapter)
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