Chapter 198: Chapter 198: The Defeated, What Right Have They to Refuse!
In Shen Hao’s view, the situation with the Sky Spirit Civilization was actually the least worrisome.
Because they were too close to the Human Mother Planet.
With the current speed of the curvature engine spaceship, they had just started accelerating when they needed to decelerate because they were almost there.
At most, it would take two to three hours.
Whether it was transporting weapons and equipment or providing direct Legion support, it was much simpler.
But it was different for other planets.
The Desert Tower Civilization was actually still manageable, as the white transport ships from the Twenty-four Level Mall only needed about a day to reach the Desert Tower Civilization.
However, the two planets located behind the sun were a bit more problematic.
Especially Planet No.9.
In terms of performance value, the performance values of Civilization No. 9 had simply plummeted.
If the other four civilizations had not already perished, they might not have even managed to hold onto the fifth, but considering the distance from Human Civilization, sending a Legion there would take at least four to five days!
“Let’s take it one at a time,” Shen Hao still managed to remain calm.
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First, send Envoys to investigate the basic situation, and then solve them one by one based on the distance.
At the very least, they needed to suppress the number of Undead.
The chosen Envoys soon arrived before Shen Hao.
The number couldn’t be too high, after all, as they could only rely on Shen Hao for Teleportation, which covered quite a distance.
Therefore, they had selected Elites, including Feng Ping, who possessed the “Illusion Body.”
“Feng Ping, go to the Desert Tower Civilization,” Shen Hao quickly made the assignment. “The current situation there is a bit off, just provide me with a perspective, and I will guide your actions.”
“Yes!” Feng Ping responded.
After returning from Planet Senya, he had become noticeably more steady than before.
Grand scenes and epic experiences were important for rapidly maturing someone.
Shen Hao then turned to another woman named Kong Zhaoxia.
“You go to Civilization No.8. Although this civilization has not sent a distress signal and their performance values are relatively steady, they too understand the consequences of allowing the Undead to destroy the other two civilizations; that’s the basis for our communication this time,” he explained.
Yes, Civilization No.8 was now ranked as the Second Civilization.
Although they had not requested help, they had also proactively sent a message inviting Human Civilization to face the crisis together.
This was their first time initiating contact, clearly understanding the crisis at hand.
Shen Hao had always paid close attention to this civilization, as they were not weak, and possessed Spiritual Energy, making it very likely they were on the Cultivation Path.
In some ways, this Undead crisis was also an entry point for further contact with this civilization.
Kong Zhaoxia nodded her head, understanding the purpose of her mission, remaining calm.
She looked to be only in her twenties, but was in fact over fifty years old. She was previously a professor specializing in classical studies, achieving world-class expertise in her field, thus earning the title of Chosen One and the Blue Talent known as “Green Wood Body.” Her profession was also related to this, known as “Spirit Plant Master.”
It was a pure Cultivation profession, and now she was considered one of the strongest Cultivators within Human Civilization.
Of course, she was also one of Shen Hao’s direct subordinates.
It could be said, aside from Feng Ping, the other Envoys dispatched weren’t talents and professions specialized in scouting and detection, after all, the other two were officially on a mission.
“Depart now.” Once the personnel were confirmed, Shen Hao grasped the Scepter and in the next moment, three streams of light departed from the Mother Planet, crossing the vast universe in a very short time to reach distant planets.
This was Feng Ping’s first time experiencing something like this.
Last time, he had traveled by spaceship.
He felt his body enveloped by a soft but extremely resilient film, air-tight, making him feel as if he had lost gravity, surrounded only by the blue light filled with the President’s Suppression. When his body tensed up and the feeling of gravity returned, he had already appeared in front of an incredibly large tower.
“Supreme Tower.”
Feng Ping knew about this tower; after receiving his orders, he had briefly researched his destination.
This tower served as the residence of the Supreme Ruler of the Desert Tower Civilization and was also a massive supercomputer.
It could even be regarded as an external brain of the Supreme Sage, serving as the command center for the entire Desert Tower Civilization.
Commands issued from here could control the whole Desert Tower Civilization.
However, the tower at this moment was distinctly different from what he had seen in the data.
The exterior armor, which should have been meticulously protected by special metal, was now badly damaged and filled with a chilling aura. Some parts even showed signs of emergency repairs, suggesting that the interior likely wasn’t unscathed either.
“They’ve fought their way here?” Feng Ping was filled with amazement.
He still knew that the reason Shen Hao had managed to suppress the Supreme Sage into surrender was because he had demonstrated the power to directly bypass the defenses, destroy this Supreme Tower, or even directly kill the Supreme Sage.
It could be said that when this tower, which held the highest authority and strategic significance, was threatened, the Desert Tower Civilization truly faced an existential crisis!
“Let’s go inside and see,” Shen Hao’s voice came.
He had specifically sent Feng Ping here, as it was simpler to directly ask the Supreme Sage at this point instead of wasting time investigating.
However, as Feng Ping prepared to proceed further in his role as the envoy of Human Civilization, he found that a large number of Desert Tower Soldiers had surrounded him.
The light from the cross-space teleportation couldn’t be concealed, all civilizations could observe it, but sending soldiers to surround him, had the Supreme Sage gone mad?
Feng Ping was almost incredulous.
“Stay where you are and see,” Shen Hao’s voice appeared in Feng Ping’s mind.
“Yes!” Feng Ping responded, not the slightest bit worried about his own safety.
Not to mention that the President was watching over him, just relying on his “Illusion Body” gave him top-tier ability to protect himself.
Desert Tower Soldiers quickly arrived, all were half-mechanically modified bodies, their forms largely covered by the chillingly implanted mechanical structures, with visibly integrated weapon structures displayed outwardly, and their hands held weapons infused with Extraordinary Power, exuding a violent aesthetic of mechanical armor.
The implanted mechanical structures were one thing, but Extraordinary Equipment was not something ordinary Desert Tower Soldiers would possess.
Clearly, these were elites!
His gaze then shifted to the foremost individual.
The body’s surface showed no implanted gear, but rather the original form of the Desert Tower people, which was obviously rare in Desert Tower Civilization, but Feng Ping keenly noticed some unevenness on the person’s skin.
It looked like it was newly grown,
Had there been implanted structures before, but then they were removed?
“Welcome the envoy of the Human Civilization, the Supreme Sage has prepared a reception ceremony for the envoy. Please follow us,” the tone of this Desert Tower person was extremely respectful.
However, the content of his words, as well as the surrounding assembly, still made Feng Ping distinctly feel something was off.
With no new instructions coming from the President, Feng Ping spoke for himself:
“Undead are threatening every civilization, and your performance value is rapidly declining. In this situation, the so-called reception ceremony is meaningless. Now, immediately take me to your Supreme Sage.”
His tone lacked any words that would typically be found in diplomatic etiquette, which was natural since the Desert Tower Civilization had already surrendered to Human Civilization. This was not an equal and respectful diplomatic relationship.
However, this evidently emotional and not low-level Desert Tower person sternly refused.
“As the envoy can see, the Supreme Tower has suffered an unprecedented attack, and the Supreme Sage has also sustained some injuries, making it temporarily impossible to meet with the envoy.”
“Injuries?” Feng Ping’s eyebrows furrowed.
“Nevertheless, the Supreme Sage is still overseeing everything. Even though he is in recovery, he can still communicate with the envoy,” said the Desert Tower person as he raised his hand, and a projection appeared in front of them.
The projection displayed the Supreme Sage.
“If the envoy wishes to know anything, please take a seat first, and I will answer all,” the tone of the Supreme Sage was no different from before, and even the background setting looked the same as the last time he communicated with Shen Hao via video.
At least Feng Ping couldn’t see any issues.
But just as he was about to accept the arrangement, Shen Hao’s voice rang out again.
“He is not the Supreme Sage,” Shen Hao said. “The performance value of this planet continues to plummet. The Supreme Sage would have guessed that I sent an envoy for a reason and would have sought my help immediately, not waste time with nonsense—he can be thought of as an AI that places the interests of the civilization at the highest priority.”
Shen Hao didn’t directly tell Feng Ping what to do but only shared his judgment.
He also wanted to nurture someone with potential.
In just a brief moment, Feng Ping reached a conclusion.
“I’ll say it again,” Feng Ping said sternly, “no matter what state you are in or where you are, I need to see you immediately! In the name of the President, you cannot refuse!”
Instantly, the projection of the Supreme Sage showed no change, but the Desert Tower high-level standing in front of Feng Ping obviously struggled to control his emotions.
In his eyes, even anger and murderous intent emerged.
“I really cannot meet you right now,” the voice of the Supreme Sage came again, “I hope for your understanding, I cannot let my life be put at risk again.”
“I have already said,” Feng Ping stepped forward, raising his right hand, “I represent the will of the President, the defeated have no right to refuse!”
The next moment, the engraving on the back of his hand emerged, and stars burst forth from his eyes!
He directly drew upon the power stored within him by Shen Hao!
“Well done,” Shen Hao, who was seated on his throne, also revealed a smile.
As his envoy, one must be decisive when necessary. He had already given the hint, and facing a group of the defeated, with him watching everything from behind, it was right to show such dominance!