Chapter 1368: The Reactions of Various Factions (1)

Three days later, Luojia's statement was released to the entire Bode Star System via all official channels of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance.

The news spread rapidly throughout the Bode Star System.

Canaan Star Alliance Capital Star, Supreme Council Chamber.

Archon Viridius sat before the conference table, the holographic screen in front of him playing Luojia's speech.

His two eyes stared at that calm face, his lips trembling slightly.

Morax stood beside him, his face ashen. Tailesi sat opposite, head bowed.

"He is talking about us."

Tailesi's voice was very soft.

"He is telling the entire Bode Star System that it was we who opened the rift, and it was we who brought the Zerg."

Morax said.

"But he is not telling a lie."

Archon Viridius raised a hand to signal for silence, continuing to listen to Luojia's speech.

When Luojia said, "The Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance is a peace-loving power," Morax could not help himself.

"Peace-loving? Their fleet is stationed on the border of the Ash Star Alliance, their fleet travels freely through our sector, their fleet numbers are the largest in the entire Bode Star System, their Space Marines treat our people like ants, and their Primarch treats us like tools. Peace-loving? This is the biggest joke I have ever heard."

Archon Viridius turned off the holographic screen and leaned back in his chair.

"Morax, you are right. But is it a joke? It is a manifesto. They are telling us that they will not take the initiative to attack us, but they will also not allow anyone to challenge them. They love peace, but that is the peace they define."

Tailesi raised his head.

"Archon, what do we do?"

Archon Viridius closed his eyes.

"What do we do? We have been crippled, our fleet has lost seventy percent, so much of our sector has fallen, and our civilians have suffered countless casualties. We have no ability to resist, and we have no qualification to resist. Whatever they say, that is what it is."

He opened his eyes.

"Notify all departments to strictly comply with the requirements of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance. Prohibit any research related to mirror rifts, prohibit any behavior that could be seen as threatening the interests of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance; we cannot afford a second price."

Morax lowered his head.

"Yes, Archon."

Ash Star Alliance Capital Star, Fenmie Star, Supreme Council Chamber.

Xanos sat in the main seat, the giant holographic screen in front of him playing Luojia's speech in synchronization.

His four eyes stared at the face on the screen, a sneer hanging on the corner of his mouth.

Salmox stood beside him, his expression grave. Military Commander Moluokesi sat opposite, arms crossed over his chest, his dark red skin gleaming with an oily luster under the lights.

When Luojia said, "The Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance is a peace-loving power," Xanos suddenly burst into loud laughter.

Salmox spoke up cautiously.

"Archon?"

Xanos waved his hand to signal him to shut up, continuing to listen.

After listening, he leaned back in his chair.

"Peace-loving, their fleet is stationed on our border, and Wa'erduosi is still under the control of their garrison. They call this peace-loving?"

Moluokesi spoke up.

"Archon, they are fighting the Zerg in the Canaan Star Alliance, and the fleet is still in the Viridian Sector. If they wanted to take the opportunity to annex us, they could act now; they have not."

Xanos looked at him.

"They do not need to annex us; they only need us to be obedient when they need us to be."

Salmox said.

"Archon, there is a warning in their statement: any power that researches rift technology will face total destruction. They are stating a fact."

Xanos was silent for a moment before saying.

"Salmox, are you speaking for them?"

Salmox shook his head.

"No, their fleet is indeed powerful, and their people are indeed cold-blooded, but one thing they said is correct: mirror rift technology is a forbidden art, and we should not touch it."

Moluokesi nodded.

"I agree with Salmox. Regardless of what their motives are, at least they helped us when the Zerg invaded."

Xanos stood up and walked to the window.

The orange-red sky outside the window appeared even more oppressive in the twilight.

"Peace-loving, hah."

Daikong Star Alliance Capital Star, Supreme Diplomatic Committee Building.

Kewake sat before his desk, the holographic screen in front of him playing Luojia's speech.

His fingers tapped lightly on the desktop, his three eyes staring at that calm face.

Zuola stood beside him, holding a data pad in her hand.

"Commissioner, they are warning the surrounding powers."

Kewake nodded.

"I know."

Zuola said.

"There are also those who say they are showing off their strength."

Kewake turned off the screen.

"Showing off their strength? Their strength is right there; even the family assets of the Luoke Imperium might not be as substantial as theirs. Zuola, who do you think they are warning?"

Zuola thought for a moment.

"It is mainly targeting those small factions, those factions that think they can fish in troubled waters."

The corners of Kewake's mouth curled up slightly.

"The leaders of the Sargon Free Territory like to make hostile remarks in the media. The people of the Zelar Commercial Alliance are secretly in contact with the Luoke Imperium. The Viridian United Kingdom is researching rift data. The Octavia Duchy is expanding its military. These factions think the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance is too busy dealing with the Zerg to pay attention to them. Now that the Zerg are finished, it is time to settle the accounts."

He stood up and walked to the window.

"Notify all diplomatic departments to strengthen communication with the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance and maintain neutrality."

Zuola nodded. "Understood, Commissioner."