Chapter 553

Chapter 553: Seeking Help from the Undying Race

"Is it really the case that we must expose our alliance, gather the strength of the sixteen tribes, and fight the Great Flame Empire with all our might?"

The Leader of the Cangyu Tribe felt anxious, his expression grim.

The faces of the other strongest members from various tribes also appeared sour.

Because the result of such a move would mean defeat, leading to total ruin.

Even if they won, they would inevitably face suppression from the Undying Race.

Neither outcome looked favorable.

"Why not, in the name of the alliance of the sixteen tribes, seek peace with the Great Flame Empire?"

One strong member suddenly proposed.

This suggestion made everyone’s eyes light up.

But soon, their spirits dimmed again.

Because it was useless.

The ambition of the Great Flame Empire was too great, to the extent that they were unafraid of the Undying Race and willing to take the lead in the conflict.

If the territory of the sixteen tribes were far removed from that of the Great Flame Empire, then reconciliation would be possible.

However, the territory of the sixteen tribes almost completely enveloped the territory of the Great Flame Empire.

This was also the reason for the alliance of the sixteen tribes.

If the Great Flame Empire really settled with the sixteen tribes, it would mean they could not attack them, halting their expansion.

With the Great Flame Empire’s ambition, no matter what conditions the sixteen tribes offered, they would never agree.

Thus, although the suggestion sounded good, it was completely impractical.

"Wait, perhaps we overlooked the Undying Race?"

The Leader of the Giant Ant Tribe seemed to have a realization and spoke up: "As the Great Flame Empire rises, the Undying Race must be brewing their methods of suppression, or perhaps they have already taken action, but haven’t seen results yet."

"What if the Flying Wolf Tribe, facing invasion from the Great Flame Empire, seeks help from the Undying Race?"

"Seek help from the Undying Race?"

The strong members were stunned by the Leader of the Giant Ant Tribe’s unexpected idea.

Their first reaction was to oppose it.

But as the words hung on their lips, they swallowed them back.

They couldn’t help but start thinking deeply.

They suddenly felt that this solution might just be a stroke of genius?

At this stage, with the various tribes in the Tianling Star Cluster yet to form an alliance, the greatest threat to the Undying Race was undoubtedly the Great Flame Empire, which rapidly unified the Black Tiger Tribe and fiercely conquered the Swift Tribe and the Spirit Heart Tribe.

When tribes faced invasion, no one would think to seek help from the Undying Race.

For all the tribes, the Undying Race, which had ruled the Celestial Spirit System for over a million years and remained a powerful force, was their greatest enemy.

Seeking help from the Undying Race would mean acknowledging their rule.

In the eyes of the various tribes, this was undoubtedly the most cowardly and shameful act.

One day, when the tribes joined forces against the Undying Race, they would never allow such a race to join the alliance.

To resolve the threat posed by the Undying Race, such a race would inevitably become the target of division among the other tribes.

The Flying Wolf Tribe was completely different.

Because the sixteen tribes had already secretly formed an alliance, sharing mutual interests.

In the future, when the tribes combined their strength against the Undying Race, the alliance could do without the Flying Wolf Tribe, but absolutely could not refuse the sixteen tribes.

Rejecting them could push all sixteen tribes to the side of the Undying Race.

Without this huge hidden danger, the Flying Wolf Tribe could first try to seek help from the Undying Race and see if they would take the opportunity to attack the Great Flame Empire.

"Not just the Flying Wolf Tribe, I think the Cangyu Tribe and the Poxin Tribe can also join in the name of befriending the Flying Wolf Tribe."

The Leader of the Giant Ant Tribe said, "This way, the chances of success will be greater!"

The strongest members of various tribes nodded in agreement.

"If no one disagrees, then we will decide this!"

The Leader of the Giant Ant Tribe concluded, "Let us first try to seek help from the Undying Race. If they send troops to suppress the Great Flame Empire’s army, we will resolve this crisis and not have to worry about our alliance of the sixteen tribes being exposed."

"If the Undying Race is unwilling to send troops, due to the rapid troop movements of the Great Flame Empire, we will have to avoid their advantage, gather the army of the sixteen tribes, and have a final battle with the Great Flame Empire!"

"The key now is how to convince the Undying Race to send troops to suppress the Great Flame Empire, and it must be done quickly."

"If the Undying Race continues to delay, or intends to let the Flying Wolf Tribe test the strength of the Great Flame Empire, the Flying Wolf Tribe will surely struggle to hold on."

"Alternatively, we could surrender as a race to compel the Undying Race to send troops quickly. Moreover, it could be all three races surrendering together."

The Leader of the Extreme Fire Tribe suggested.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

This was a solid reason.

The Great Flame Empire currently controlled the Swift Tribe and the Spirit Heart Tribe, boasting resources from over fifty life planets and an elite army of more than two billion.

In the eyes of the Undying Race, this was definitely a significant threat.

The Undying Race would find it hard to tolerate the Great Flame Empire conquering the Flying Wolf Tribe, the Poxin Tribe, and the Cangyu Tribe without significant casualties, leading to a surge in their power and influence.

"Additionally, we can promise to continue providing resources and treasures to the Undying Race annually, even doubling the amount if needed!"

The Leader of the Cangyu Tribe also proposed.

This idea received further agreement from the strongest members.

As everyone knew, Duke Farah of the Undying Race had drawn large military forces to support the Undying King in maintaining neutrality, while also sending vast resources and treasures to Duke Layton.

Since the troop withdrawal in the Tianling Star Cluster, the various tribes had not contributed resources and treasures to the Undying Race.

Duke Farah had been in a deficit state.

It was a rare opportunity for the three races to willingly continue providing resources and even increase them for protection, which would alleviate some of Duke Farah’s pressure regarding resources.

This would also become a huge bargaining chip for the Undying Race to send troops against the Great Flame Empire.

Furthermore, this would benefit the entire Undying Race by curtailing the development of those ascendant races.

Because with the Flying Wolf Tribe, the Cangyu Tribe, and the Poxin Tribe leading the way, if other tribes faced powerful enemies they couldn’t withstand, they would inevitably choose to seek help from the Undying Race, relying on their strength against their foes.

The Undying Race could not only divide the various tribes in the Tianling Star Cluster but also suppress those races with rapid growth while potentially gaining benefits and advantages.

The threat posed by the Great Flame Empire, the possibility of the three races surrendering, and their willingness to continue supplying the Undying Race.

These three conditions, in the eyes of everyone, should be enough to convince the Undying Race to agree to send troops swiftly to suppress the Great Flame Empire.

However, to ensure success, the strongest members of the tribes did not stop there; they continued to study and discuss details that could increase the success rate.

They also needed to consider what unreasonable conditions the Undying Race might propose and how to refuse them without affecting the negotiations.