Upon hearing Li Chen say that, the Decision Makers of the Level 5 Civilizations, who had been deeply worried just moments ago, all revealed astonished expressions.
They stared at Li Chen in bewilderment. After being stunned for a moment, they gradually came back to their senses.
"Master, that isn't what we meant!"
The Four Heavenly Kings, along with Galosi and the others, all dropped to one knee and apologized to Li Chen.
"That's right, Master. It isn't that we fear death. We're simply worried that we might provoke an opponent we shouldn't provoke at this stage..."
"Master, I don't like hearing you say that. Since I chose to become your subordinate and fight and strive alongside you, my life—and the lives of every member of the Galosi Civilization—belong to you!"
"Whoever you tell us to fight, we'll fight! We won't so much as furrow our brows or blink!"
"..."
Having been goaded by Li Chen's provocation, the Decision Makers immediately became agitated.
One after another, they all declared their absolute loyalty to Li Chen.
At the same time, they all stated that they would never retreat.
Li Chen actually understood that their concerns were for the sake of the Earth Civilization Alliance, this great family.
After all, they were facing an unknown enemy.
The unknown was the most terrifying thing of all.
But Li Chen naturally had his own plans as well.
Since he had chosen this path, there was no possibility of turning back.
He could never do what those other oppressed Level 5 Civilizations did—lower his head and cling to life.
Either he would not develop at all, simply find a galaxy to retire in, and live a carefree, submissive life that accepted whatever came.
Or he would become the greatest existence of them all.
He absolutely could