Chapter 2288: Singing in Harmony
Ni Shen Star Star Mine Bureau Meeting Room!
All of the top ten sequence mine lords were present. Even if their true bodies hadn't come, they had avatars here, including the Star Mine Bureau Councilor!
The atmosphere at the conference table was extremely oppressive. Displayed on the table was the report on the failure of the last arrest operation!
Atiya spoke with a dark expression:
꒰ঌ(￢_￢)໒꒱ "The arrest of Jiangnan has become urgent and cannot be delayed. Because of Jiangnan's appearance, the order in the Beimian Star Mine Field has been thrown into chaos, and the authority of the Star Mine Bureau has been repeatedly challenged!"
"The Great Migration of Beimian has left the star capital empty, the economy has stalled, and losses every second are immeasurable! The failure of the last arrest operation has directly led to the situation developing in a more serious direction!"
"The annual mine dividends are directly related to the interests of each family. I think every family has an undeniable responsibility to arrest Jiangnan and quell this matter, right?"
However, the various mine lords all had flickering eyes and did not respond!
The Great Apocalypse Mine Lord Gunai Te said with a wry smile:
(⌒ᗜ⌒;) "I say, there are clearly better solutions, why must we choose the difficult one?"
"If you ask me, just leave Jiangnan alone and let it be. Wasn't it fine before we talked about arresting him?"
"Taking this approach might cause even greater losses. Jiangnan has the backing of Black God. If pushed too far, he might do anything, right?"
Everyone's gazes fell on Gunai Te, and they said in unison:
"Shut up!"
Gunai Te: (•́ω•̀٥)
Tiezu said emotionlessly:
[┐☼_☼┌] "On this matter, you do not have the right to express an opinion! Whatever the Sacred Law Council decides, the Apocalypse Race must follow!"
"Unless you don't want this sequence seat anymore!"
Gunai Te rolled his eyes, leaned back in his chair, and gave up on the spot!
Looking at Tiezu, Dan Ding became irritated:
(￢益￢) "You Silicons aren't any better! What the hell is the Anti-Jiangnan Legion? What good is it? Instead, it was used against the Beimian troops!"
"Among the joint arrest legion, you guys are the most disappointing. Can you be any more reliable?"
Tiezu's expression remained unchanged:
[┐☼_☼┌] "Data was not updated in time, leading to plan failure. Jiangnan's growth over the past three months has exceeded the original data by too much."
"Data is now being recollected, and similar situations will not happen again."
Atiya squinted: "Forget that for now. What about those Biochemical Tyrants? The Creation Laboratory, right? What have you done with the genes of ten thousand races?"
"Are there also Biochemical warriors against other races? Don't you Silicons need to give us an explanation for this?"
When this was brought up, the eyes of all the mine lords turned cold. Who knew if the Silicons had used genes from the top ten sequences for experiments?
Tiezu said mechanically:
[┐✹_✹┌] "The Biochemical warriors are a product of Silicon technology, involving technological patents. We don't need to give anyone an explanation."
Everyone's expressions turned slightly cold. Clearly, the Silicons didn't intend to reveal any information about the Creation Laboratory.
An iron lump, even if you pried open its head, you couldn't see anything.
They were the second sequence; what could be done if they didn't speak?
Just then, the Stardust Clan Mine Lord Mo Tuo spoke up!
His form was entirely a flowing star cloud that was pitch black and flickering with starlight!
"At the end of the day, you want us all to contribute our efforts to arrest Jiangnan. Your Bose race's safety is guaranteed, since you can ascend dimensions to avoid two-dimensionalization!"
"What about us other races? How is our safety ensured? I, a half-step star-devouring mine lord with boundless prospects, am I supposed to go with you into Tiantang Zhijing to risk my life?"
"One wrong move and I'll be two-dimensionalized. If I really end up dead, wouldn't that be a huge loss? That's how the previous arrest legion was wiped out!"
Dan Ding's expression darkened: "Mo Tuo, don't hold back at a time like this! Attacking Tiantang Zhijing requires the power of your Stardust Clan!"
"Two-dimensional fragments can be moved by gravitational fields. If you don't go, who will? As for safety concerns, don't worry. The Bose race can form combat teams with the Stardust Clan!"
"Although we can't bring you along to ascend dimensions, spherical dimensional gates can resist the expansion and unfolding of two-dimensional fragments!"
"Don't forget! Two-dimensional fragments can become Jiangnan's method of dealing with enemies, but they can also become ours!"
Moreover, the Bose race could replicate abilities, allowing them to control two-dimensional fragments as weapons to attack Jiangnan and his group.
Tiezu spoke:
[┐-_-┌] "My Silicon race will also develop counter-weapons to deal with two-dimensional fragments, wrapping them in special force fields, moving them, and rendering them ineffective!"
"When battle begins, we can clear the battlefield or turn them into offensive weapons. Development is already underway and will take time."
Mo Tuo clicked his tongue: "Tsk—It's not that I refuse to act, but you must invite Senior Mai Liushi of the Celestial Star Race!"
"Mai Liushi would be more suitable for this task than my Stardust Clan, right? What if Jiangnan unleashes a Black Hole Devouring Star? Then we'll have someone to hold the line and contend with him!"
At this moment, on the Celestial Star Race's seat, a red dwarf star projection shot an unhappy glance at Mo Tuo.
What? Are you determined to drag our Celestial Star Race into this?
"Although Senior Mai Liushi's star body isn't very large, entering Tiantang Zhijing still carries risks!"
"Besides, your Bose race isn't sending a star-devourer, but you want our Celestial Star Race to send one? That doesn't seem fair, does it?"
Dan Ding said darkly: (̿▀̿̿Ĺ̯̿̿▀̿̿)̄ "Our Bose race's star-devourer is currently occupied and can't easily get away. If possible, we still hope to invite Senior Mai Liushi."
"He has a long-standing friendship with our Bose race. If he's still unwilling, I'm willing to give up part of our mine dividends this year to the Celestial Star Race."
"As long as Senior Mai Liushi is willing to come! Tiezu, this isn't just our Bose race's affair, is it? Aren't you Silicons going to show something?"
Tiezu did not refuse: "Mai Liushi can indeed play a role. My Silicon race is also willing to offer part of this year's dividends as compensation."
The Celestial Star Race's red dwarf projection nodded: "Then I'll inform him when I get back. Whether he's willing to come will depend on Senior Mai Liushi's wishes."
Dan Ding clapped his hands: "Good! Subsequent arrest plans will be sent to everyone individually. Each family must contribute their efforts!"
"The authority of the Sacred Law Council must never be challenged. Capturing Jiangnan is also the perfect proof of upholding the laws of the starry sky and the Sacred Law Council's ruling power!"
"The second arrest operation must not be allowed to fail. Once all preparations are in place, we will launch an attack on Tiantang Zhijing and take him down in one fell swoop..."
Before he finished speaking, Chong Bishi, the Scorpion King's avatar, suddenly stood up and slammed the table!
(ꐦ°᷄д°᷅)ﾉ┏━┓ "Hey hey hey! How can you just decide to attack Tiantang Zhijing? Did you ask for my opinion? What about the agreement we made before?"
"I was the one who told you about Jiangnan's escape from prison. Tiantang Zhijing is located in my 665 mining area. You're going to attack it just like that? Do I not exist?"
She was putting on a show. Regardless of the outcome of this arrest operation, no matter what happened to Jiangnan, Tiantang Zhijing would definitely be taken over by the Bose race and the Silicons!
They were killing two birds with one stone, using the Sacred Law Council's energy to handle their own affairs. How could Chong Bishi tolerate that?
Tiantang Zhijing was a matter of great importance; she was unwilling to let go!
Dan Ding squinted: (≖益≖ꐦ) "What do you want now? We've already given you enough time!"
"Indeed! The Star Mine Law stipulates that no other party may invade a personal mining area, or it will be handled as a violation!"
"But this is an arrest operation we are carrying out to capture a major starry sky criminal. It's official business. The laws of the starry sky take precedence over the Star Mine Law!"
"Is there a problem with entering your 665 mining area?"
Chong Bishi squinted: "Don't give me that. I know what you're up to."
"I've already invested so much in Tiantang Zhijing and finally found some leads. Now you want me to let it go just like that? On what basis?"
"You're just using the opportunity to arrest Jiangnan to take Tiantang Zhijing for yourselves and control the source of Void Cloud Mother lode, aren't you?"
"Don't even think about it! Try entering my 665 mining area if you dare! Don't force me to activate the right of unlimited self-defense!"
On this matter, Chong Bishi would not yield an inch. Just because she was the eighth sequence didn't mean she couldn't speak up!
She was, after all, a star-devourer, an existence at the top of the pyramid. A cornered star-devourer would do anything!
Dan Ding squinted: "Then what do you want to do? Just because you can't take Tiantang Zhijing, no one else is allowed to touch it?"
"Should I consider your actions as harboring a criminal? Are you forcing the Sacred Law Council to impose sanctions on the Insect race?"
Chong Bishi squinted: "I'll lay it out here: without my permission, no one enters my 665 mining area!"
The conference table was instantly filled with gunpowder!
Tiezu immediately spoke:
[┐☼_☼┌] "Alright, alright! Stop arguing! Arguing and fighting won't solve the fundamental problem!"
"In principle, Tiantang Zhijing does belong to Chong Bishi's assets. Attacking without permission would violate the original intent of the Star Mine Law. Since we are the makers of the Star Mine Law, we naturally cannot knowingly break it!"
"However, the arrest operation for Jiangnan cannot be halted either. In fact, preparations for the second arrest operation still need some time!"
"But it won't be too long. If, during this period, Chong Bishi still hasn't taken Tiantang Zhijing, then the arrest operation will commence directly. That way, you won't have any objections, right?"
Only then did Chong Bishi's expression improve slightly:
(￢～￢) "That's more like human speech. I've already brought my insect swarm here. You think you can just act without my consent? How could I be willing to accept that?"
Dan Ding looked annoyed:
(︶益︶〃) "Tsk—Fine! Since Tiezu has said so, I'll give you three more days."
"If there's still no result, the second arrest operation will begin directly! How about that? These three days will also allow everyone to make thorough preparations!"
Chong Bishi sneered: "Three days? Barely enough! But are you so sure I can't take Tiantang Zhijing?"
"Let me make this clear: I only care about Tiantang Zhijing. Catching Jiangnan is your business, nothing to do with me!"
Tiezu said lightly: "Then it's settled!"
Gunai Te, who had been slacking off, watched everything that happened at the conference table and couldn't help but curl a corner of his mouth.
The Bose race and the Silicons sure knew how to play it—one playing the bad cop, the other the good cop, singing in harmony to drag the Insect race into the water as well.