Chapter 1545

"Jade Lady led the Graduate School of Knowledge in conducting a specialized study on Tumu's past activities," Shajin said. "One piece of bad news: the defeat of 'Zhishi' is not limited to inorganic entities."

Walter was stunned: "You mean Tumu can still infect organic life?"

"The good news is: so far, its impact on organic life is controllable. The infection progresses slowly, and the resulting neurological changes are not fatal. Regardless: the company will ensure, within 48 system-hours, that star domains within the medical system achieve targeted vaccine coverage."

"What about the other star domains? At this point in time, are the supporters of Tiān Sīmìng still calculating profits?" Fu Xuan asked coldly from the side.

Jade and Shajin both lowered their heads. The smile on Jade's face faded for a few seconds, but immediately returned to normal: "I remember you, Tai Su. During the third Fengyao People's War, your performance left a deep impression. Rest assured, all worlds can purchase vaccines from the company and enjoy humanitarian discounts—currently, the policy is as such."

She paused, then continued: "But if the Xianzhou Alliance is willing to rush to aid the company's assets in systems like Epsylon, we will have more leverage to reiterate to the board the necessity of deep cooperation."

"The headquarters of Stellar Peace Entertainment is in Epsylon, which is not hard to understand. But the other worlds on the list…… why are they all places associated with 'Huanle'?"

Shajin let out a soft sigh: "Just treat it as a long-term investment. Please understand: everyone at Beirpointe is busy dealing with Tumu—especially the Market Expansion Department—so the Shixin Ten are inevitably stretched thin."

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Attack on Titan.

"In other words, those civilizations unable to afford the vaccine……" Eren clenched his fists tightly, grinding his teeth word by word, "Are they effectively being discarded by the company in disguise?"

Armin nodded sorrowfully: "Hmm, it seems in the company's eyes, this Tumu is not only a crisis but also an opportunity to make money."

"Damn it, what kind of 'Storage and Protection' is this supposed to be? The Storage and Protection Mingtù should protect everyone, shouldn't it? The company's 'Storage and Protection' obviously only protects the rich!" Anger nearly burned out from beneath Eren's eyes, "Would Kritter abandon those without money, exiling the poor beyond the walls they built themselves?"

"The company will never give up any profit-making opportunity. Now you can understand why Fleming is the richest person in the entire universe, right? Even since the founding of Stellar Peace Company, similar things have probably happened many times already."

Armin shook his head, redirecting his gaze back to the Sky Curtain: "Just didn't expect that a perfectly good power discussion regarding Tumu would turn into a business negotiation. This Jade Lady, without changing expression, simply threw the problem back at Tai Su…… truly seasoned."

"But at this point in time, what business is there still to discuss?" Eren said impatiently.

"No, Eren…… I actually feel that the Shixin Ten's current demeanor happens to convey a piece of good news."

"Good, good news?"

"Hmm." Armin lowered his head in thought: "Think carefully—Stellar Peace Company treating Tumu as a money-making opportunity, even considering future investments, sufficiently shows: the company actually does not regard 'Tumu' as an insurmountable threat. Or rather, after clearly learning that 'Tumu' possesses the power of Juéyuè lìngshǐ, they can still leisurely focus their gaze on the future…… Tumu may indeed be terrifying in the company's eyes, but similar 'terrifying' things they have already encountered many times before."

"But this time is clearly different!" Eren couldn't help raising his voice: "Doesn't the company realize? Once Tumu completes its coronation…… all life in the universe will die!"

"So, my guess is, the company perhaps still has other 'hidden cards.' Only when Tumu's 'destruction' becomes utterly uncontrollable will the company play that hidden card." Armin's gaze turned toward the short Fu Xuan beside him: "The Xianzhou Alliance is also—although this battle against Tumu supposedly decides the life and death of the galaxy, in reality only one Xianzhou vessel, Luofu, has been deployed. Even if strength needs to be held in reserve for unforeseen needs, it shouldn't be just one vessel, should it?"

"So saying, Eren, you don't actually need to be this tense—I feel the entire situation remains under the control of the company's top leadership and the Xianzhou Marshal."

—

"If the Alliance assists, it would benefit the entire galaxy without harm, wouldn't it?" Shajin asked with a smile.

Fu Xuan completely refused to engage: "An ancient Xianzhou saying goes: when one achieves success, one should help the world. Your proposal will naturally be judged by the Seven Heavenly Generals; I only relay it. In the face of great disaster, if we can relieve danger and aid the distressed, Luofu's duty is inescapable. But the precondition is: the company must unconditionally assist the Alliance in disaster zone relief and rescue operations."

"Of course——" Jade said calmly, "In the name of Storage and Protection, everything is offered to Huang Po Wang."

"Thank you for your selfless dedication."

Ji Zi said this, and the three projections vanished before their eyes.

After the Genesis Vortex Heart returned to stillness, Black Swan and the others walked over slowly: "It's clear that all sides have some misgivings."

Xingqiri: "The clash between 'Miewang' and 'Zhishi' is not only about the galaxy's survival, but also a moment for all forces to reshuffle."

"To oppose a Jiemie Dajun, even extreme caution is not excessive. In the face of life and death, everyone is equal."

"Regardless, let's await good news." Walter's gaze swept over the crowd, looking toward the white vortex behind them: "We too should now delve into the vortex heart to see what Wengfaluo Si's interior looks like. I wonder where Xing and the others are now?"

However, before departure, they several people again received several communication requests from Identification Anchors. Ji Zi activated one, discovering it was a private contact from Fu Xuan.

"Ji Zi Miss, good news. The Seven Heavenly Generals have reassessed the situation, and I will relay on their behalf: nominally, the Alliance will still limit combat strength to the Luofu vessel, but Ying Qing has also been deployed in the surrounding war zone, to be ready for unforeseen needs."

"Great kindness needs no thanks—this 'xunlie' consented to dispatch troops; General Jing Yuan must have put in considerable thought."

Fu Xuan spoke frankly: "Luofu has already regarded the train as an important ally, and we also have no intention of concealing it: in the Tumu campaign, we indeed possess what the Xianzhou sought."