"Every interstellar state in the Milky Way Galaxy has joined the Sea of Stars Community. This means the Sea of Stars Community has truly become an international organization governing the entire Milky Way Galaxy. Now, we will consolidate its authority, unite as one, and unleash our greatest strength."
The citizens of every alien empire watched in bewilderment as their leaders and senior officials took action in the Sea of Stars Community.
Had they really woken up to find their empires gone and themselves citizens of the Sea of Stars Empire?
Interstellar states needed strong governments and uncompromising decision-makers. Since the collapse of the Rites of Zhou in Stellaris, democratic regimes generally did not last long.
Every empire that had endured the calamities until now had either a decisive, uncompromising leader or a centralized government capable of sacrificing certain interests without hesitation to ensure the empire's survival.
Those leaders and governments naturally wielded powerful control over their empires and could make decisions on their behalf.
After secret internal discussions, no intelligent being other than an utterly irredeemable parasite would refuse Xi Yan's proposal.
They had to unite.
Within the Sea of Stars Community, every alien empire jointly proposed abolishing the term limit on the Human Empire's tenure as Sea of Stars Custodian. This meant extending indefinitely the period during which the Human Empire exercised supreme authority over the Sea of Stars.
Next came an even deeper centralization of power. To unite every available force, all authority had to be handed over to humanity-or, more precisely, to Xi Yan.
After a century of ruling in person, the title of Most Holy Emperor was known to everyone. No one would object to such a powerful leader. Xi Yan had already proven his worth, and he was absolutely deserving of every intelligent being's trust.