"So fast!"
"Indeed, I'm faster than you good-for-nothings."
" Director Xu is our teacher; it's only natural that he surpasses us."
"Alright, I've said what I needed to say. You're not qualified to know what I shouldn't yet. Before you enter the Insect Zone, let me point you in the right direction. Your development is slow, which puts you at a disadvantage in terms of time if you want to surpass other civilizations. Moreover, you have more important tasks to complete in the future, so an alliance is a good option. I'll recommend two allies to you."
"Ally?"
"That's right. The first one is the Carina Civilization, the mother civilization of the Destroyers you encountered when you left the Solar System. However, you'll need to find their location yourselves. This civilization is quite reliable; they are peaceful, pacifist, and dedicated. Bringing them into the alliance will not pose any threat to the alliance."
"It's just the Carina Civilization, we know the location of their territory."
"You know? That's right, even I needed some time to find their territory."
"Grandpa, the Carina Civilization is living a perfectly good life. Why would they need to get involved in our human mess? Unless they're out of their minds."
"Wisdom, you must use wisdom. However, I know your wisdom is limited, so I have already made some arrangements for you. As long as you bring the second civilization into the alliance, the Carina Civilization will naturally join you as well."
"Sir, which is the second civilization?"
"You've met before, Xuan Star Civilization."
"What? The Xuan Star Civilization? Old man, are you drunk? We have an irreconcilable feud with the Xuan Star Civilization. Bringing them into our alliance would be like inviting a wolf into our house!"
"What's the excitement? Do you think I don't know? Let me tell you, the Xuan Star Civilization is a civilization with extremely high potential. However, their current leader has run into problems. What you need to do is find a way to remove this leader and help them break free from the control of the Fish Horse Star Civilization. Then things will naturally fall into place."
"Easier said than done... The Xuan Star Civilization is backed by the Fish Horse Star Civilization; they're not so easy to deal with."
"Young man, don't think I'm just spouting nonsense. All you need to deal with are those hundred warships from the Yuma Fish Horse Star Civilization. The real Fish Horse Star warships won't appear. This is a very easy task. If you can't even handle this, then you shouldn't call yourselves my juniors anymore." Mr. Daozi said leisurely, munching on a chicken leg and sipping fine wine.
"Hey, when did we ever call ourselves your juniors, old man? Can you stop being so ridiculously confident?"
"Sir, we do indeed have a deep-seated grudge against the Xuan Star Civilization. Is it inappropriate to invite them into our alliance?"
"Alright, very alright. I am no fool. In this universe, there are no permanent friends or enemies, only permanent interests. The Xuan Star Civilization has enormous potential. If it weren't for the current leader's problems, they would never have cooperated with the Fish Horse Star Civilization. Their actions against you were out of desperation."
"Forced into a corner? They killed hundreds of millions of our people, and now they want us to join forces with them? How can we face our fallen comrades?!"
"You're not bad either. You wiped out hundreds of billions of their people and their territories that they've cultivated for countless years. Now it's not about you accepting them, but about them accepting you, understand? No matter what method you use, you must bring the Xuan Star Civilization into the alliance. The other established Small Star Sector Advanced Civilization are all cunning as monkeys. They wouldn't even look at your bottom-tier strength. Right now, the Xuan Star Civilization Carina Civilization are the only two civilizations you can win over. Once your strength increases in the future, you might be able to bring other civilizations in."
"Sir, we will try our best. Is there anything we can do about the Far Watcher Civilization?"
"Hmm, you're the most reliable one, you've thought things through. You really shouldn't have attacked the Far Watcher Civilization. They made contributions to the galaxy that were disproportionate to their level of civilization. Their attack on the Tree Race was also due to some unavoidable reasons. In short, in this universe, there is no absolute right or wrong; everything depends on strength, and everything must be considered for the greater good. If the Far Watcher Civilization's research had succeeded, the Tree Race's sacrifice would indeed have been worthwhile. I know you won't agree with this, but that's the truth. Now that you've attacked the Far Watcher Civilization, fortunately, their losses weren't too great; the Heavenly Peak Civilization has already compensated them. By the way, the Tree Race is also a decent civilization, although a bit slow, at least they're loyal to you. That's all I have to say for now. You have to walk your own path. From now on, I won't be taking care of you anymore. I have more important things to do and can't spare the time. Take care of yourselves."
"We are deeply grateful for the old gentleman's kindness, and we will certainly strive to do our best and not let him down."
"Hmm, very good. I like your attitude, unlike that Zhonghua fellow who always makes fun of me. Alright, I should be going now. Same as always, get me ready."
"I wonder what the old gentleman needs us to prepare?"
" Old Hu, I'll take care of it. What else is there besides wine and meat? Old man, can't you stay a little longer?" Wen Zhonghua was reluctant to see Mr. Daozi leave.
"You're reluctant to part with me, aren't you? Useless. How could I be blinded by your wine and meat? If you could become Great Star Region Civilization, you wouldn't leave even if you drove me away. But not yet. Juniors, keep trying."
Fine wines and delicacies were continuously transported onto the Azure Ox spaceship by the logistics personnel, enough for the old man to enjoy for many years, even with his large appetite.
The old man took three steps and sipped his wine, then staggered onto the spaceship.
"Youngsters, I have some news to tell you."
"Old man, shut up! It was around this time last time that you told us the Wind Star Civilization had arrived. If you do this again, bring the wine and meat down here."
"Hahaha, not this time. Remember these coordinates. There's a newly formed 15-star system there. Each star has its own orbit. Although it's chaotic, it's currently in a rare state of equilibrium. Whether you discover anything depends on yourselves. Remember, their existence is limited, so you'd better hurry. I'm off, hahahaha."
Before the words had even finished, the old man's spaceship had already vanished. Hu Yu and the others could only manage a wry smile. What on earth was this old man up to? He was so mysterious all the time.
"What are everyone's thoughts?" Hu Yu asked.
"General, although Mr. Daozi is a bit eccentric, he ultimately means well for us. We should carefully consider his opinion," Academician Zeng replied.
" Old Hu, if the Xuan Star Civilization treats us like this, will we still ally with them?"
"It's hard to say, but since Mr. Daozi asked us to do it, he must have his reasons. We should at least give it a try. Moreover, the Xuan Star Civilization is indeed a very promising civilization. Joining the alliance will definitely greatly increase the alliance's strength."