Reactions from All Sides

At the same time, a similar scene was unfolding in the Thorn Ring Alliance, the Nine Domains Alliance, and other secondary alliances.

The higher-ups of the Thorn Ring Alliance were secretly discussing whether to defect to the Human Race. However, there were many disagreements, and they were still deliberating.

The Nine Domains Alliance, on the other hand, had basically reached a consensus.

"Our Nine Domains Alliance can't wait any longer!"

Lord Juefeng's nine heads swayed in unison. "Emperor Yan, I know you have a grudge against the Human Race, but this concerns the survival of our alliance. We can't let personal enmities get in the way! The Demon Beast Alliance may look powerful, but it's a disorganized mess. We already have numerous grudges with the Ethereal Alliance and the Thorn Ring Alliance. It would be far better to defect to the Human Race."

Emperor Yan was silent for a long time before finally voicing his disagreement. "We only just joined the Demon Beast Alliance. Now we want to switch sides? Aren't you afraid the Beast Ancestor will retaliate? Besides, with the Beast Ancestor backing us, and if we absorb other scattered alliances, we may still be able to stand against the Human Race!"

Emperor Yan had fled the Human Race, and he would never return—not even if it meant death!

"Right... There's also the Beast Ancestor."

The other Universe Masters of the Nine Domains Alliance exchanged glances.

"Then let's wait and see a little longer." Lord Juefeng knew they couldn't push too hard. If they angered the Beast Ancestor, they'd be in for a world of trouble.

If the wavering of the secondary alliances had been expected, then the upheaval in the Snow Border Alliance sent shock waves throughout the entire Primal Universe!

Of the twelve top factions in the Primal Universe, the Snow Border Alliance was the only secondary alliance that had originally been protected by a Universe Strongest.

Although its leader hadn't made the Sky Screen Ranking, he was still a genuine Universe Strongest!

Yet at this moment, Snow Border True God was facing an unprecedented crisis.

Within the Snow Border Alliance's territory, inside a snow-covered temple.

"You... all of you are leaving?"

Snow Border True God's enormous body, covered in white fur, trembled slightly. His eyes were filled with disbelief.

Standing before him were no fewer than nine Universe Masters!

All nine were Core Members of the Snow Border Alliance, and among them were even veteran members who had founded the alliance alongside him.

"Leader, we're sorry."

The Universe Master at the front, who resembled a giant bird made of ice crystals, lowered his head. "We... we're doing this to ensure our races survive."

"Ensure your races survive?" Snow Border True God's voice rose sharply. "If you stay in the Snow Border Alliance, will your races really be unable to survive?"

"Leader, you should understand."

Another Universe Master spoke bitterly. "Founder Giant Axe now possesses peak tenth-tier combat strength. The rise of the Human Race is unstoppable. Our Snow Border Alliance does have you to protect us, but... you didn't even make the top ten. How could you stand against Giant Axe?"

His words were merciless, but they were an undeniable truth.

Snow Border True God was indeed a Universe Strongest, but his strength was only average among the Universe Strongests. He was even weaker than Dream Demon Ancestor.

Against the Founder Giant Axe of today, he would be like an ant trying to shake a tree!

"Leader, City Lord of Chaos of the Human Race has already sent word. As long as we're willing to lead our races into the Hong Alliance and become vassals of the Human Race, not only will our current territories remain intact, but we'll also receive the protection of the Human Race." The Universe Master resembling a bird made of ice crystals continued, "Moreover, the Human Race has promised that if they create a Holy Land Universe in the future, they'll reserve a place for each of our races."

"You... You're betraying me!"

Snow Border True God roared. His divine power surged, and the entire temple trembled.

"Leader!" A female Universe Master who had remained silent suddenly spoke. "You're the leader we respect. That's why we're standing here, being honest with you. If you think we're betraying you, then we have nothing to say. But please, think about it, Leader. We joined the Snow Border Alliance because you could protect us. Can you still do that now?"

Her question was like a bucket of cold water, dousing Snow Border True God's fury.

He slumped back onto his throne, his eyes clouded with confusion.

That was right. Could he still protect them?

What could he use to protect them from the Founder Giant Axe of today?

"Enough... enough..."

After a long silence, Snow Border True God waved his hand. His voice sounded as if he had aged by countless eras. "Go. I won't stop you."

"Leader!"

The nine Universe Masters fell to their knees together, their eyes filled with guilt.

But they knew this was the only way out.

In the end, the nine Universe Masters of the Snow Border Alliance, along with dozens of powerful races under their command, collectively submitted applications to join the Human Race!

When the news came out, the entire Primal Universe erupted!

If even the Snow Border Alliance, protected by a Universe Strongest, had fallen apart, what chance did the other factions have of resisting?

Meanwhile, the Demon Beast Alliance, which had been established less than a day ago, was also facing an unprecedented crisis.

The Beast Ancestor sat on the leader's throne, his face ominously dark.

"Leader, another race has withdrawn..."

Lord Juefeng reported cautiously. "It's the Bone Demon Race. Their leader said... said they've already contacted Peng Gong Lord of the Human Race, and the Human Race is willing to accept them as vassals."

"How many now?"

The Beast Ancestor's voice was hoarse.

"T-the seventeenth," Lord Juefeng replied quietly.

The Beast Ancestor closed his eyes, his body trembling slightly.

He had worked tirelessly to unite three secondary alliances and win over dozens of scattered races, finally managing to establish the Demon Beast Alliance.

Yet in less than a day, nearly half of its races had chosen to leave!

And every one of them had joined the Human Race!

"The scattered races that were still waiting to see what happened are now..." Lord Juefeng trailed off.

"Now what?"

"They're all contacting the Human Race. Not a single one is contacting us anymore."

Lord Juefeng's voice grew quieter and quieter.

A deathly silence fell over the great hall.

The Beast Ancestor opened his eyes and looked at the empty hall. Suddenly, he felt deeply exhausted.

He had struggled for so long and endured so much, finally waiting for his chance to turn things around.

But what had happened?

The Human Race had merely stepped forward. They hadn't even made a move, and the alliance he had worked so hard to build was already on the verge of falling apart!

"Human Race... Giant Axe..."

The Beast Ancestor murmured to himself, his eyes filled with unwillingness and bitterness.

He knew this was the difference that came with strength.

He had acquired two Supreme Treasures, and his strength had indeed improved considerably. He was now a force to be reckoned with in the Primal Universe.

But compared with Founder Giant Axe, he was still far, far behind!

Peak tenth-tier combat strength was enough to crush everything!

"Leader, what... should we do?"

Lord Juefeng asked cautiously.

The Beast Ancestor fell silent for a long time before finally saying, "Pass down the order: contract our territory and defend what we still hold. Also... send an envoy to the Human Territory and tell them... tell them that the Demon Beast Alliance is willing to coexist peacefully with the Human Race."

"Yes..."

Lord Juefeng accepted the order and left.

The Beast Ancestor sat alone on his throne, his figure looking especially lonely.

He knew that "coexist peacefully" was nothing more than self-deception.

In the face of absolute strength, the weak had no right to bargain.

In the Virtual Universe, at the highest roundtable meeting of the Human Race.

The atmosphere in the hall was now more exuberant than ever!

"Hahaha! This is so satisfying! Truly satisfying!"

Desolate Mirror Lord burst into laughter. "I've lived for so many years, and I've never felt this satisfied! Those nine Universe Masters from the Snow Border Alliance actually came to join us of their own accord! In the past, that would've been unthinkable!"

"And the Ethereal Alliance, the Thorn Ring Alliance, the Nine Domains Alliance..." Dragon Walk Master swished his enormous tail, his eyes brimming with excitement. "Those secondary alliances used to treat us politely, but they never truly submitted to us. Now look at them—all scrambling to become our vassals!"

"According to incomplete statistics, more than forty Universe Masters have expressed their willingness to join us so far," Peng Gong Lord said steadily. "That doesn't include the races under their command. If we accept them all, the number of Universe Masters in our Hong Alliance will double!"

"Double!"

All the Human Race's Universe Masters drew in a sharp breath.

The Hong Alliance already had around forty Universe Masters, including those from the Alien Race. If that number doubled, they would have eighty Universe Masters!

With that kind of strength, they would be able to crush any pinnacle race!