Chapter 738: Chapter 507: Map Unlocked, Terrifying Numbers!
Indeed, that was exactly the case. Although the other attendees had already begun sharing intelligence, Dong Gong, who sat in the main seat, remained silent. Nevertheless, during the entire meeting, at least 99% of the attention was, in fact, focused on Dong Gong.
He was the core of this meeting.
After all, this crisis had emerged so suddenly that although the four Civilizations were expanding, they had so far not discovered the other five Civilizations and were completely unaware of any potential crisis that could extinguish them in an instant.
Panic was inevitable.
By contrast, the calm displayed by Dong Gong had already shocked many of them.
“You should all be aware of the situation by now,” Dong Gong suddenly spoke up, immediately halting the discussion of others, “Let’s end this meaningless discussion. I can tell you all very clearly that Human Civilization may not understand the source of the crisis, but it indeed has the ability to resist such direct threats from Law Authority.”
This single sentence instantly quietened the entire meeting.
All eyes were on Dong Gong, with some even failing to hide their delight.
Their previous discussions were naturally not without meaning.
At least one thing could be certain.
That is, this crisis must have come from World Law.
Under such a challenging level of Trial, only Authority has the real possibility of destroying a powerful Trial Civilization that has reached the Eighth Stage, or even the Mid Eighth Stage, in one fell swoop!
In this situation, being able to resist the threat brought by Authority is equivalent to resisting the crisis that destroys a Trial Civilization, isn’t it?
As long as they can temporarily survive, all Trial Civilizations that have reached this level actually have the ability to control Authority.
It’s just a matter of efficiency.
However—
Looking at the expression on Dong Gong’s face, they could also tell that there would naturally be a price to pay.
Hence, someone spoke up.
It was the Great Councilman of the Spiritual Power Civilization.
The current meeting had already subtly divided into two different factions. On one hand, there was naturally Dong Gong and the Human Emperor he represented, as well as the whole Human Civilization, while on the other hand, there was the collective formed by three Trial Civilizations.
Yes, at least in seeking the Human Civilization’s protection, these three Trial Civilizations had formed an Alliance.
As the most powerful among them, the Great Councilman of the Spiritual Power Civilization naturally held the highest status.
His words, under the current circumstances, could already represent all three Civilizations.
And his question was very direct.
“What’s the cost?”
“Our Human Civilization’s method of resisting World Law Authority is very simple,” Dong Gong did not answer directly but slowly said, “That is relying on our Great Emperor. Simply put, the Great Emperor can create a completely independent world to shelter our entire Civilization.”
Just this seemingly ordinary sentence suddenly changed the expressions of everyone in the meeting.
Some even looked quite unpleasant.
Even the Great Councilman of the Spiritual Power Civilization remained silent at this point.
This cost was a bit too high.
To put it bluntly, it was like moving them from one threat of destruction to another.
The former was a possible destruction by the Trial Crisis of this world; the latter, however, was a potential destruction by Human Civilization!
Indeed, it was clear at first glance, that if the entire Civilization was incorporated into the world controlled by Shen Hao, it would mean that their entire Civilization would be under the control of Shen Hao.
In such a case, if Human Civilization wanted to forcefully annex them as an Affiliated Civilization, do they have any choice at all?
Once the relationship is formally established, it will be subject to the limitations of the Civilization Trial System!
Rights and obligations would be clearly defined.
As for the statement that Human Civilization will not do that.
Haha, not to mention if such a promise would be of any use, Human Civilization would not make such a promise!
All Trial Civilizations, under the threat of a Trial, are highly selfish.
All their actions are for the sake of their own Civilization.
Under such circumstances, once they jump into the “pocket” of Human Civilization, the outcome is inevitable, and all promises lose significance. Once the Affiliated Civilization is confirmed, they can only accept this reality; Human Civilization would not give up the benefits brought by becoming such powerful Affiliated Civilizations just for the sake of “morality” or “promises”!
Therefore, the cost is too great.
Not to mention the Great Councilman, even the top authorities of the other two Trial Civilizations also fell into silence at this time.
If it were a certain fate of destruction, then needless to say, compared to being destroyed, becoming an Affiliated Civilization has no downsides whatsoever.
However, right now, there is only a potential for destruction.
It is the unknown that invokes fear, but it is also because of the unknown that there might be a chance of luck.
If it turns out that the crisis isn’t as severe, or that this method of directly destroying Civilizations comes with certain limitations, then their choice would be a huge loss.
“Is there really no other way?” someone asked out loud.
“I am but a Seventh Stage Chosen One,” Dong Gong replied directly, “You should be able to discern whether what I say is true; moreover, you have so far been unable to locate the stronghold of our Human Civilization, coupled with many other pieces of intelligence, it’s easy to distinguish the truth from falsehood.”