In the void.
As the Zerg Queen's voice fell, deathly silence settled over the area once more.
After a long while.
Tremor Demon Ancestor finally spoke again, his voice filled with bitterness. "I'll go back and discuss this with Dream Demon Ancestor. You'll have our answer in a day!"
"You'd better make your decision quickly. Otherwise, I won't hesitate to join forces with the other factions and carve up the Monster Race."
The Zerg Queen was still smiling, but there was a clear threat in her words. "For old times' sake, if I'm satisfied with your offer, I might return the little one I just captured from your race. I could even help you fend off the other invaders."
"Zhen Jiao, think it over carefully."
With that, the queen teleported away.
Tremor Demon Ancestor watched her go. Though he had no choice, he could only return to his lair in frustration and discuss with Dream Demon Ancestor what they should do.
When he thought about the Monster Race's future,
Tremor Demon Ancestor felt that all hope had faded.
The Monster Race would not be wiped out.
After all, it had two miniature true-god universes.
But if they were forced to survive only inside those miniature universes,
that would be little different from extinction. They would have lost their territory in the Primal Universe.
The Monster Race would have almost no chance of producing a genius capable of becoming a Universe Master.
Let alone another Universe Strongest.
So unless they reached the very end,
Tremor Demon Ancestor would never retreat into a miniature universe.
While the Monster Race was urgently discussing its options,
humanity had also received news of the two battles.
Thanks to Original Ancestor's Virtual Universe secret technique, which extended throughout the entire Primal Universe,
there was no way such large-scale battles could escape his notice.
Inside the main hall at the peak of Rain Phase Mountain,
all 18 Universe Masters of the Human Race had gathered.
"These are the results of the battles between the Monster Race and the Demon Beast Alliance, and the Insect Race's forces. What does everyone think?"
Founder Giant Axe asked with a smile.
"The Monster Race has suffered terribly in these two battles, losing more than ten Universe Masters in one stroke." City Lord of Chaos spoke first. "According to the intelligence our scouts sent back, along with the assessments from the various factions, the Monster Race's side now has no more than 55 Universe Masters. This is a great opportunity for us to expand our territory!"
"Chaos is right," Darkness Master said. "There are already 105 affiliated Universe Masters under our Human Race, and many other powerful races, independent races, and small factions are considering joining us. With our own strength and Giant Axe holding the line, we can seize this opportunity and drive the Monster Race out of the Primal Universe for good!"
"Exactly. We have to seize this opportunity!" Desolate Mirror Lord immediately chimed in. As the head of the Universe Mercenary Alliance, he loved nothing more than a good fight.
At once,
all the Human Race's Universe Masters agreed that they should strike!
In the past, the Monster Race had relied on its superior numbers to attack humanity's experts in the Outer Domain Battlefield, Cosmic Secret Realms, Primal Stars, the Universe Ocean, and other places.
Many human geniuses had also fallen at the hands of the Monster Race.
The hatred that had built up between the two sides over countless years was impossible to reconcile.
During the period when Original Ancestor had just been suppressed, the Monster Race had been the most relentless in pressuring humanity!
How could humanity possibly pass up such an opportunity?
"Good..." Seeing that everyone had reached a consensus, Giant Axe's smile grew broader. "Since we've all made our decision, then... war!"
"War!"
"War!"
Even the usually composed City Lord of Chaos could no longer hold back. He clenched his fist and roared.
Several of his exceptionally gifted disciples had fallen at the hands of the Monster Race.
Now it was time to settle the score!
Once humanity's top experts had reached a consensus,
inside the Virtual Universe's Hong Alliance,
in the great hall standing amid the stars,
dozens of powerful beings were gathered, speaking in hushed voices.
"Miao Yun, do you think humanity is planning a major move this time?"
At the front of the hall, Black Scale Lord—three-headed and covered in scales—asked in a low voice.
"Probably. This is the first time they've gathered every Universe Master in the Hong Alliance," Miao Yun replied quietly.
"I heard the Monster Race has been fighting fiercely lately. I wonder if they'll be our target this time." As the ancestor of the Black Scale Race, Black Scale Lord had reached the fourth tier.
He was among the strongest of the affiliated races, and he and Miao Yun were close friends who had faced life and death together.
After Miao Yun Master had led the Ethereal Alliance to join humanity, he had also brought many of his old allies into the Human Race's Hong Alliance.
"I think the timing is perfect. The Monster Race has made enemies of too many factions. If we join the attack, they'll be in a terrible position."
The Vulture Lord beside them, another of Miao Yun's friends, said the same.
"I've hated the Monster Race for ages. If we're going after them this time, you have my full support."
Inside the hall,
many alien Universe Masters spoke up, their voices full of resentment.
Throughout the long years,
the Monster Race had expanded its territory and suppressed other races, wiping out more than a few of them in the process.
"Everyone, quiet!"
Finally,
once everyone had arrived,
Founder Giant Axe raised a hand and pressed it down.
At once,
the entire hall fell silent.
"I've gathered everyone here today for a simple reason: to discuss whether we should attack the Monster Race's side. If you agree, raise your hands!"
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"
No one had expected Giant Axe to be so direct, but everyone present was a Universe Master. Their thoughts raced, and they made their decision almost instantly.
At once,
more than ninety percent of the Universe Masters in the hall raised their hands.
Miao Yun Master and the others did so without a moment's hesitation.
The remaining ten percent were all weaker Universe Masters, some of whom had not even reached the third tier.
But when they saw how many others supported the attack,
the remaining ones finally raised their hands as well.
"Good. The decision to wage war against the Monster Race's side has been passed unanimously."
With a wave of Giant Axe's hand, a territorial map appeared at the front of the hall.
It was a Star Map of the Primal Universe.
Four bright spots glimmered in the central region, representing the Four Peak Races, including humanity.
The Human Race lay in the east, occupying nearly a quarter of the core territory.
The Monster Race bordered humanity to the southeast, occupying slightly more than a quarter of the territory.
Nearly half of humanity's territory bordered the Monster Race's.
The Insect Race and Machine Race occupied the southwestern and northwestern regions.
Overall,
the Human Race, Insect Race, Machine Race, and Monster Race—the Four Peak Races—all shared borders with one another. Their territories were also roughly equal in size.
"The Monster Race is currently at war with the Insect Race's forces and the Demon Beast Alliance. The fighting is taking place roughly here." Giant Axe marked two areas on the map.
"Our target this time is the Monster Race's ancestral land: the Demon Ancestor Secret Realm!"
Giant Axe marked the Demon Ancestor Secret Realm in the heart of the Monster Race's territory. "In this battle, we'll cripple the Monster Race in one decisive blow!"
"Now, check your mail and get ready!"
Beep, beep, beep, beep~
Mail alerts sounded for everyone present.
The messages contained the battle plan already drawn up by humanity's leadership.
Universe Masters worked with great efficiency.
In just half a day,
everyone had made their preparations according to the battle plan.
This time,
Giant Axe assigned Chaos, Long Xing, and eight other human Universe Masters, along with 20 affiliated Universe Masters, to guard humanity's home base in the Initial Universe.
The other 93 Universe Masters would all set out!
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