Global Era of Star trekking - Chapter 1881 - 913: Bloodthirsty Expansion Frenzy (Part 2)
Chapter 1881: Chapter 913: Bloodthirsty Expansion Frenzy (Part 2)
This unexpected change was like a super bomb dropped into the already tense Shattered Starry Sea, with a massive shockwave sweeping towards every corner of the Starry Sea.
Fear is spreading, order is collapsing.
All civilizations have realized that what the Shi Clan displays is not only their immense power but also their omnipresent infiltration ability and the ruthless means of annihilation.
The key point, however, lies in the fact that this time the Shi Clan unexpectedly converted tens of billions of elite Emperor Barbarian protectors, which is truly what shocked all civilizations in the Shattered Starry Sea.
In the past, although the Shi Clan was also keen on converting various formidable Alien Races into guardians of their Spirit Mountain Buddhism, it was relatively moderate, never before converting tens of billions of protectors at once, and all of them were elite Fourth Rank Emperors Barbarian.
Upon receiving this news, the first thought that came to the minds of all high-level civilizations’ leaders was only one: this is far from the end; the large-scale troop increase represents that the Shi Clan has only one purpose—their current expansion is just the beginning, and the subsequent bloody expansion and invasion will be even more rapid and fierce.
Indeed, this was the case, not long after, without any concealment, the Shi Clan Civilization once again wielded their slaughtering knife, and an endless army of Buddha Soldiers and an even more astonishing number of Buddhist Guardians were deployed again. Centered around the Shi Clan’s original fourteen River System Communities, they launched an even crazier external expedition, thus unveiling the curtain of the chaotic upheaval in the Shattered Starry Sea.
“The Shi Clan, how dare they?”
“The Chaos Divine Land is already chaotic enough, what on earth are these bald monks trying to do?”
“The Shattered Starry Sea is also going to be chaotic!”
“Aren’t the Eternal Clan and the Titan Giants going to intervene?”
“Don’t think too much, now most of the forces of these two clans are tied up in the Heavenly Ape Star Realm, as long as the Shi Clan does not directly conflict with them, they have no leisure to intervene.”
…
For a while, all the civilized clans with some prestige in the Shattered Starry Sea were discussing this matter, but none were willing to be the first to step forward; they all chose to watch from a distance and wait for the situation to develop.
The new overlord and rising star, the Torch Civilization, naturally did the same.
However, soon, the various civilizations found it difficult to stay out of it. Possibly influenced by the Shi Clan Civilization’s actions, in less than a hundred years, another overlord civilization within the Starry Sea also closely followed suit, initiating its own violent expansion of civilization.
“The Abyssal Devil Civilization, they are also starting a massive expansion?”
“It’s complete chaos now, truly chaos!”
“Quick, summon all core leaders of the civilization and convene a civilization decision-making conference.”
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The highest Torch communication group chat of the Torch Human Civilization.
At this moment, Jiang Yuan, Song Chi, Ji Heng… Beidou Star Lord, Tan Renhong of the Heavenly Eagle Tan Family, and other core leaders of the Torch Civilization all gathered in this highest communication group chat.
Once everyone had arrived, Jiang Yuan spoke first:
“The reason for convening all the core leaders of our civilization here is to discuss the fundamental matter of the future inheritance and survival of the Torch Civilization…”
Jiang Yuan’s voice echoed in the highest Torch communication group chat with unprecedented solemnity:
“Everyone, the Shi Clan and the Abyssal Devil Civilization have both triggered a wave of expansion; the order of the Shattered Starry Sea has collapsed, chaos has arrived. Although our Torch Civilization is a new overlord, our foundation is still shallow. In this time of change, whether to advance or retreat concerns the fundamental survival of our civilization, and we must decide together.”
As his words fell, a brief silence ensued in the group chat, as every core leader quickly weighed the pros and cons.
Tan Renhong of the Heavenly Eagle Tan Family broke the silence first, with his divine thought carrying a trace of concern:
“The actions of the Shi Clan and the Devil Civilization this time are mad and ruthless; there must be deeper meaning behind it. Although our Torch Civilization has been a rising power for a short time, with a wide territory, it has not yet been completely absorbed and consolidated. Is it too risky to hastily follow their expansion? Once our main forces are on an expedition, the rear may be vulnerable, and we cannot ensure that no one will exploit this vacuum.”
His concerns were not without reason and quickly gained the support of several senior figures from the conservative faction, who believed that we should seize this opportunity to fully consolidate our existing territory, using the secure defense line of Human Emperor City on the Chaos Divine Land, to watch and nurture strength.
However, another faction, led by the two Torch Human Emperors Ji Heng and Ying Yi, held a completely different opinion.
Ying Yi’s voice was forceful and resolute:
“What the Tan Family Master said is reasonable, but in this chaotic era, if we don’t advance, we’ll retreat. Why are the Shi Clan and the Devil Civilization expanding? It is simply to seize the initiative in this great upheaval, to plunder resources and empower themselves.
If our civilization remains purely defensive, it may seem secure, but we will miss out on opportunities. Once other overlords rapidly grow in strength through plunder, we will lose our chance to catch up, and by then, we may become someone else’s prey!”
Ji Heng chimed in, his tone grave:
“Emperor Ying speaks truths, moreover, our civilization is not without the strength to advance, Human Emperor City has Song Chi, Jiang Yuan, and Ferdinand stationed there, supported by the Space-Time Nether Brilliance Dragon and the Three Corpses Divine Shrine, it is as solid as a rock, enough to ensure the security of the Chaos Divine Land front line.
And as for the Shattered Starry Sea, a few of us with Mythical Power, along with the elite fleet of the civilization, are sufficient to support a large-scale expedition.”
The two factions held differing views, ultimately attracting the attention of everyone to the silently observing Song Chi and Jiang Yuan.
Feeling the gaze of others, Song Chi’s divine thought stirred as he calmly spoke:
“We all understand the Tan Family Master’s concerns, but what Ji Heng and Emperor Ying said better aligns with the current situation, the Shi Clan and the Devil Civilization’s abnormal actions, the City of Transcendence’s continuous acquisition of war materials for thousands of years… all point to one thing, a grand storm affecting the entire All Heavens Star Sea is brewing, its scale far beyond our previous imagination.”
He paused and continued:
“In this storm, finding safety in a corner might allow a moment of peace, but it is impossible to remain unscathed unless we actively face it. Only by seizing resources amidst blood and fire, tempering our fleets, and enhancing our strength can we secure our position in greater future turmoil. Moreover…”
Song Chi’s voice carried a hint of subtle certainty:
“With the Zhu Tian Ruins Market as a strategic pivot, our civilization’s expeditionary force will have logistical support, troop deployment, and even emergency assistance capabilities far more flexible and forgiving than any other power. Even if ambushed by powerful enemies, our mythic forces can arrive instantly, and this is the greatest assurance we have in daring to take the initiative!”
Emperor Jiang Yuan concluded, delivering the final verdict:
“What Song Chi said is also my opinion; opportunities and risks coexist. However, the rise of our Torch Civilization from obscurity has never relied on timidity; convey my highest command:
From today on, the Torch Civilization enters full war status, forming the Torch Expedition Army!
Using the Immortal Qin Ancestor Dragon, the Profound Yellow Red Yu, Mythical Asura, the Thirty-Six-winged Holy Angel, and the Ruins Returning Annihilation Whale as the core, we will draw elite fleets from each River System and split into five routes to launch an expedition beyond our Torch Human Civilization Territory!
Objective: plunder all available resources, eliminate potential threats, and uphold the might of our Torch Civilization!”
“Yes!” In the group chat, the divine thoughts of all core leaders resonated simultaneously, without any dissent.
An indomitable and high-spirited battle intent surged through the invisible communication network.
With the decision made, the massive war machine of the Torch Civilization began to operate efficiently, as countless ordinary warships sailed out from the core shipyards of the various River Systems, gathering into a mighty torrent of fleets; vast amounts of strategic materials were directly transported from the rear resource Star Domains to the front-line gathering Star Domains via the All Heavens Transmission Platform.
Finally, supplemented by billions of Torch Warships of various ranks, each led by mythic powers like the Profound Yellow Red Yu, the Immortal Qin Ancestor Dragon, and the Ruins Returning Annihilation Whale, they formally embarked towards the Star Domains beyond the civilization.
The expedition begins!
Not long after the Torch Civilization’s army set out, in the Human Emperor City, Song Chi’s mind once again sank into the Zhu Tian Ruins Market within his body.
He gazed at the “Sea of High Dimensions” that seemed to contain infinite mysteries, and recalled the thousands of years of anomalies in the City of Transcendence, along with the near-mad expansion of the Shi Clan and Devil Civilization, and the premonition of impending turmoil in his heart grew ever stronger.
“What will be the end of this chaos?”
He murmured to himself, his eyes, however, turned more steadfast.
