Soul Land IV (Douluo Dalu) : Ultimate Fighting-Chapter 1378: Whoever Opposes Dies

The Sky Horse Sect Leader sensed the oppressive atmosphere in the room and did not let the smile fade from his face. He said with a gentle smile, "I understand that proposing the formation of a federation so abruptly today has been a big shock for everyone, so for now, it’s just a suggestion. Whether it gets confirmed or not will require a vote by everyone. We’ll definitely give you all time to consider. Please do not feel overly tense."

These words momentarily eased the tense atmosphere in the room. Not having to declare a stance immediately meant there was still room for maneuver.

But immediately after, his next remark tightened up the atmosphere again: "The conference will last three days in total, and the final vote will take place on the last day. So I ask each of you to truly contemplate this matter over the next two days."

Voting on the third day? So, it means the decision must be made at this Dragon Horse Star System Unified Development Summit?

For a moment, representatives of the various races looked at each other, yet no one dared to voice opposition at this moment. Didn’t they see the Eight-Armed Demon God King glaring fiercely across the room?

How could anyone object? Objecting meant death! Who would want to die?

A faint smile appeared on the Sky Horse Sect Leader’s face, and he continued, "Alright. I believe the three proposals I put forward today require careful thought, especially the third one. So, the meeting this afternoon will end here. Tomorrow, we’ll discuss the first and second proposals: how to jointly leverage the resource advantages of various races, how to collaborate in building warships, where to establish research and manufacturing bases, and how to allocate resources. As for the matter of forming the federation, we’ll deliberate on it the day after tomorrow. Meeting adjourned."

The entire meeting lasted less than half an hour from start to finish. The first day of the Dragon Horse Star System Unified Development Summit was already over, swift in pace but undoubtedly explosive in the news it delivered.

The room fell into an eerie silence. The ten representatives of the inner circle rose from the round table. The Sky Horse Sect Leader courteously shook hands with each of them. The five racial leaders, who hadn’t expected today’s developments, now wore rigid expressions.

Everything had happened too suddenly, leaving them completely unprepared. What was to be done next would determine the survival of their races!

The Sky Horse Sect Leader had been extraordinarily cunning today. By directly announcing this, there was no room for negotiation. To support meant becoming part of the Future Federation, and to oppose meant... death!

The Eight-Armed Demon God King’s behavior had already conveyed the outcome to everyone. What next? Each of these top leaders was momentarily gripped with confusion and despair.

Surely, there would be opposition. But faced with so many powerful races, what could opposition achieve? Unless they chose to leave the Dragon Horse Star System altogether, who could possibly withstand the armies of these dominant races?

Lan Xuanyu ended his meditation. Slowly, he stood up and walked outside with Bai Xiuxiu supporting him. The two shared no words, as though nothing had happened. Yet deep within their hearts, both felt a strong sense of unease.

Was the Dragon Horse Star System finally going to unify? A fully integrated Dragon Horse Federation, armed with vast resources, would undoubtedly be a horrifying entity to behold. What could the Douluo Federation do against such a colossal force?

For now, the Douluo Federation’s technological edge remained intact, as did their fleet superiority. But how many Ultra Divine-level powerhouses did the Dragon Horse Star System have? Counting the mount dragons, there were at least forty or fifty. With so many Ultra Divine-level powerhouses guarding it, could the Douluo Federation afford to act rashly? They could simply not withstand the retaliation of Ultra Divine-level powerhouses!

Unless the opposing side foolishly stood still against the mother ship’s primary cannon without trying to evade, taking down one Ultra Divine-level powerhouse was as impossible as a daydream.

Their hearts felt heavy as they left the grand conference hall and returned directly to their living quarters. As they departed, Lan Xuanyu glimpsed Li Menglong, who had offered "her" a friendly smile. But Lan Xuanyu had no interest in responding to him right now.

Back at their quarters, Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu were silent and at a loss for what to say.

"We’ll deal with everything once we return to the Sky Dragon Planet," Lan Xuanyu signaled to Bai Xiuxiu, then closed his eyes and entered a state of meditation and cultivation.

This was the Sky Horse Planet, surrounded by an unknown number of Ultra Divine-level powerhouses. Even transmitting sound wouldn’t guarantee it wouldn’t be intercepted. Moreover, discussing things now served no purpose. The events had already transpired. Everything now hinged on how the Douluo Federation chose to respond.

As for Lan Xuanyu, his options for the future had grown more limited.

The only way to fundamentally resolve the Douluo Federation’s greatest crisis ahead was for him to achieve the identity of the true Dragon God, reclaim a God Rank, become a God King-level powerhouse, and perhaps even command the Dragon Clan—the largest race in the Dragon Horse Star System. Only then would there be a chance to rectify everything.

From his current accumulation and steady progress, the future held such possibilities. Yet truly accomplishing it was anything but easy. Becoming a deity was already incredibly difficult. Pushing further, to the God King level, would be even more unattainable. Mere strength in bloodline alone was not sufficient to guarantee success.

Look at the Dragon Clan: so many top-tier powerhouses, even Ultra Divine-level ones, and none had managed to touch the realm of a God King.

But Lan Xuanyu had no retreat. He had to press forward boldly and resolutely. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

While Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu entered their cultivation in silence, the entire Sky Horse Planet—and indeed the Dragon Horse Star System—was already in turmoil because of the earlier conference. The upper echelons of various races were shaken and filled with agony. They could scarcely imagine what lay ahead. A pervasive sense of unease filled everyone’s hearts.

Just two short days to decide their racial fate. There was no other option.

Moreover, they suddenly realized a big problem: with the absence of the Sky Dragon Leader, the pressure they felt had only amplified. That Sky Dragon Leader was the true number one in the Dragon Horse Star System, possessing strength capable of single-handedly destroying a planet.

His absence from the conference meant he could appear anywhere in the Dragon Horse Star System—in any star, on any planetary territory of a race. The implications were hardly ambiguous. Whoever stood in opposition risked becoming a target.

Under such circumstances, could there truly be fair choices? Everyone already knew the answer deep down.

There was no alternative, no solution. Everyone’s feelings were the same. Under such current conditions, compromise seemed like the best choice. But as soon as they compromised, they would lose autonomy, lose freedom—all would have to submit entirely to the federation. Unified resource allocation naturally meant handing over resources, relinquishing the technological secrets their races cherished, offering them to the federation. By then, their very survival would rest in someone else’s hands.

Not every race was entirely helpless. If the Sky Domination Clan hadn’t lost the Void Bug, they could run, even if they couldn’t win. But now, without the Void Bug, they had no other options. Dependence was the only choice left.

The atmosphere throughout the Sky Horse Planet was steeped in a peculiar mood. The ordinary citizens were unaware, but the leaders of the various races were as restless as ants on a hot pan.

That night passed without incident—or perhaps, without rest.

As the first ray of sunlight entered the room the next morning, enhanced by the rich vitality of life energy, Lan Xuanyu’s eyes slowly opened.

After a day of cultivation, he could distinctly sense his many newfound insights. That destructive power he’d concealed within himself—through continuous contemplation—now seemed to unveil new understandings of this formidable energy.