Galaxy Domination Guide-Chapter 762 - 748 Reject this meaningless proposal

Bai Zhongqi had no interest in meeting San Lin Lu Zhi personally, nor was it necessary; he delegated the task of liaison to the diplomat Deng Yuan.

In recent days, Deng Yuan had been the busiest diplomat on Iridium Star, constantly meeting with emissaries from various civilizations, negotiating and setting terms, and even attending various social events on behalf of Bai Zhongqi. Under the principle of reciprocity, no leader from any civilization was entitled to meet with Bai Zhongqi directly. Bai Zhongqi wouldn’t show affinity or participate in their activities; therefore, a representative of the Chancellor became the main participant in these activities.

Until other diplomatic personnel from Iridium Star’s homeland could join, Deng Yuan had to rely on himself, at most with the assistance of other bionic administrative diplomatic staff dispatched by Bai Zhongqi.

San Lin Lu Zhi was the same as ever, wearing an eerily strange cloak over his body and a mask on his face that was expressionless and unnervingly creepy. Deng Yuan wasn’t too comfortable talking to such a figure, but considering this person was once the second Divine General of the High Council and the Galactic Empire, Deng Yuan had to take it seriously.

Although Bai Zhongqi didn’t participate in the meeting, he was actually monitoring the situation here.

San Lin Lu Zhi didn’t express any disappointment or protest for not seeing Bai Zhongqi, perhaps aware that Bai Zhongqi was watching from behind.

"Let’s set aside all the useless matters, esteemed diplomat of Iridium Star. I come on behalf of the Gao Yuan Feng civilization, hoping to terminate the current state of war with the United Empire of Iridium Star and to engage in beneficial cooperation with Iridium Star," he said.

Before coming, Deng Yuan had already anticipated what San Lin Lu Zhi might say, but Iridium Star wouldn’t be easily dismissed. Deng Yuan said, "The war was initiated by your ten giants or the Fallen Empire; Iridium Star has been a victim from start to finish. Now you wish to cease the war, but Iridium Star doesn’t accept. For your reference, understand that the United Empire of Iridium Star has never accepted any enemy’s ceasefire treaty or peace negotiation throughout its wartime history. Iridium Star either crushes its enemies or drives them to another world. The only thing Iridium Star will accept is the enemy’s surrender."

San Lin Lu Zhi’s synthesized electronic voice didn’t sound angry as he responded, "Such a tough stance from Iridium Star is not constructive. The Gao Yuan Feng civilization offers peace, not to have Iridium Star simply accept our proposal without reason. The Gao Yuan Feng civilization is willing to provide necessary compensation for the losses previously caused to Iridium Star."

The second Divine General pulled out a small device from his pocket. Only when it emerged from his sleeve could one see that he had no hands at all, but rather a mass of pitch-black substance, reminiscent of the night made material.

With a press of the device, a holographic image appeared, depicting a lifelike Star Map.

"Here are two Star Regions originally belonging to the Gao Yuan Feng civilization, totaling 26 life-bearing planets. We wish to offer them as a testament to peace, presenting them to the United Empire of Iridium Star, hoping that Iridium Star can let go of past grievances and initiate a friendly relationship with our Gao Yuan Feng civilization," he said.

Deng Yuan’s eyelids twitched at the magnitude of Gao Yuan Feng civilization’s offer. Two Star Regions with a total of 26 inhabited planets were even larger in scale than many medium-sized civilizations. Several of these planets had populations in the billions, and more than half were suitable for habitation by Iridium Star’s people.

Bai Zhongqi was also astonished when he saw this scene.

Zero commented from the side, "The Gao Yuan Feng civilization is really willing to invest heavily. They are almost at the top in terms of status among the ten giants, and they control the largest territories. In reality, giving up these two Star Regions is not a big deal for them. After all, the Gao Yuan Feng civilization doesn’t have a unified race but is a civilization truly integrated by culture. They have limited control over these subordinate planets, and they only absorb people of a certain caliber into the civilization’s main body. For the Gao Yuan Feng civilization, these planets are insignificant, easy to discard."

Bai Zhongqi was no longer the type to be awestruck by new sights; he now had countless planets under his command, and two mere Star Regions didn’t catch his eye. What truly concerned him was what the Gao Yuan Feng civilization was really trying to do.

Deng Yuan voiced Bai Zhongqi’s question, and San Lin Lu Zhi made his response.

"Diplomat and your Chancellor know that the Galactic Empire has become a mere shell of its former self. Now the Galaxy faces a true natural disaster crisis, which cannot be resolved by any single civilization alone. After the fall of the Galactic Empire, there was still the system of the High Council, but due to the subsequent conquest of four civilizations, various civilizations among the ten giants have fallen into mutual disputes over interests, and the civilizations of the high, middle, and low tiers have become deeply suspicious due to the previous interventions by the Galactic Empire. Reorganizing the Council system has become very difficult. Now, the Galaxy needs truly powerful civilizations to unite and solve these problems. The United Empire of Iridium Star is a powerful civilization, and the Gao Yuan Feng civilization is an old and powerful civilization in the Galaxy. Gao Yuan Feng civilization hopes to cooperate with Iridium Star to address the natural disaster and govern the Galaxy together," he explained.

As Bai Zhongqi listened to his speech, Han Jiaxue supplemented some background for Bai Zhongqi, "The remnants of the Fallen Empire haven’t completely lost efficacy. Before this, the Galactic Emperor had gathered almost half of the Galaxy’s fleet to deal with us, but without the Galactic Emperor, no one is interested in continuing the battle against Iridium Star. The Fallen Empire’s technology and fleet are huge assets, and six civilizations are vying for them. The Gao Yuan Feng civilization recently clashed with the Seven Phoenix Civilization, with both sides having victories and losses in two rounds of fighting. From the current situation, it seems Gao Yuan Feng civilization is likely seeking to bring us in as a new, significant player."

Bai Zhongqi sneered, "So, they and the subordinates of the Galactic Emperor combined couldn’t beat us in the Orion Arm, and now he thinks that by picking us, he can treat us as equals? Not to mention the enmity between us, we are currently promoting the concept of a pan-Galactic United Empire. Why would we want to co-govern the Galaxy with a civilization weaker than us and with whom we have grievances?"

The Chancellor connected directly to Deng Yuan’s communication device, instructing him, "Refuse this meaningless proposal."

Upon hearing this, Deng Yuan’s spirits were lifted. Although his demeanor didn’t become arrogant, his posture elevated, and he directly said to San Lin Lu Zhi, "I’m sorry, Your Excellency the Second Divine General, but we find this proposal quite unattractive."