Chapter 2615: Please Call Me Alliance Leader Jiang
Chong Feiyu immediately fell into a fierce inner conflict!
Handing over Chong Bishi was the prerequisite for joining the Carbon Alliance?
With the Dark Cosmos Entity, Apocalypse, and Gamma already joining, the Carbon Alliance had become an unstoppable force!
If she didn't board this ship, the insect race would have no ship to board at all!
Even the words written on her own palm said she should kneel on the ground and beg Jiangnan to let the insect race join the Carbon Alliance!
But was she really willing to hand over Chong Bishi for the future of the insect race?
Chong Qianjin's expression was grim. "I understand your concerns. The grudge is standing here, making cooperation difficult."
"But... can you make an exception? Although Chong Bishi is still alive, she's already ruined. She no longer has the qualifications to step onto Star Devourer, and she can no longer threaten humanity. Can you let her off?"
"Our insect race can trade resources, rich mining areas for it. If Chong Feiyu still feels unsatisfied, can I take the blame myself?"
"Whether you want to hit me to vent your anger or torture this body, I won't say a single word of refusal!"
Saying this, Chong Qianjin's eyes were filled with determination. She suddenly stood up. "I can even kneel down and apologize! As long as she is satisfied!"
For the future of the insect race, what was face worth?
However, Jiangnan squinted. "Don't give me that. I won't soften. The conditions remain unchanged. There is no room for negotiation!"
"If the insect race wants to join the Carbon Alliance, fine, but I want Chong Bishi dead!"
Even Man Ti and the others didn't expect Jiangnan to be so tough on this matter.
Chong Qianjin bit her lower lip tightly, standing still without speaking, her expression pained.
Noah couldn't help but speak up:
(′◔ㅂ◔`٥) "Hey... that's enough. Chong Qianjin has already said that. She genuinely wants to join the Carbon Alliance!"
Ban Ni Mei also urged, "Yeah? There's no need to give up on an ally like the insect race for this. They're quite powerful in large-scale wars!"
But Man Ti shook her head. "Don't advise others to be kind without experiencing their suffering. This is humanity's family matter. Let Jiangnan decide for himself."
Jiangnan just looked calmly at Chong Qianjin, showing no intention of backing down.
Chong Qianjin clenched her teeth. What to do? Give in or not?
She looked at Jiangnan, then at Chong Feiyu, her fists clenched, the words in her palm crumpled and blurred.
Then her eyes hardened, and she closed her eyes. "If I must hand over a fellow clansman as the ticket to join, then this Carbon Alliance is not worth joining! The insect race won't get involved!"
"After all, we've survived countless crises. Heaven will always leave a path for the insect race!"
"Kill me if you want. Consider that I never came today."
Chong Feiyu looked at Chong Qianjin in slight shock, then gave a bitter smile and shook her head.
Jiangnan said indifferently, "Not handing over? Giving me a ruined person in exchange for a safe haven for the insect race—that's not a bad deal."
Chong Qianjin squinted. "Enough! I won't hand her over. If I did, how could I explain to my clansmen?"
"How could I let those who sacrificed so much for our race feel disheartened?"
"But Jiangnan... you truly live up to the name 'Devil.'"
Jiangnan laughed instead, clapping his hands lightly:
"Thanks for the compliment. Come now, everyone—let's welcome the insect race to the Carbon Alliance!"
Chong Qianjin was stunned for a moment, then looked at Jiangnan in disbelief.
Noah and the others' faces darkened.
(̿▀̿益▀̿̿٥)̄ Damn!
An act? A test?
Did they really have to play it so realistically? They actually thought he was going to go through with it!
Chong Qianjin frowned. (·•᷄ࡇ•᷅) "What do you mean? You..."
Jiangnan smiled. "No need for you to hand over Chong Bishi. I'm not so fixated on a defeated opponent. Anyone who has lost to me once will never have a chance to beat me again."
"If you had actually handed her over today, then you really wouldn't have been able to join the Carbon Alliance. A race that relies on sacrificing its own to gain benefits—I don't find that trustworthy."
"After all, your insect race has a history. I had to test the waters, didn't I? It seems you didn't disappoint my expectations."
Chong Qianjin's expression froze, then she awkwardly sat back down, saying discontentedly:
(￢益￢٥) "This joke isn't funny at all! Do you know what I just... eh, forget it."
Jiangnan wasn't angry either; he chuckled. "But you made the right choice, didn't you? The grudge between humanity and the insect race—from this moment of alliance onward, let's wipe the slate clean. What do you say?"
Chong Qianjin snorted. "What do I say? I couldn't be happier! Has anyone who crossed you ever ended up well?"
"But even so, what about Chong Feiyu..."
Chong Feiyu looked at Chong Qianjin, the hate in her eyes gone. She just said calmly:
"I'm not the only one who has changed... you have too."
Chong Qianjin was startled, then gave a bitter smile. "I knew I had done wrong... I had to grow up..."
"I'm sorry..."
Perhaps she had only recently come to understand, after seeing Chong Feiyu's outcome and seeing Chong Kun Chong sacrifice everything for the insect race, that she finally woke up.
She had to make the insect race worthy of such sacrifices.
Chong Feiyu shook her head. "It doesn't matter. It's all in the past. I hope the lesson you learned from me is etched into your bones, remembered for a lifetime, so you can lead the insect race further."
"In that case, I won't have suffered in vain."
Chong Qianjin looked at the relieved Chong Feiyu, her eyes reddening. She turned away and softly hummed in acknowledgment.
Jiangnan's expression turned serious. "Chong Qianjin! You must always remember the resolve you showed when you refused me today!"
"The love for one's race needs to be maintained. If a race isn't worth fighting for, how can you expect your clansmen to respond to your expectations?"
"Never let your clansmen down! Dignity isn't bought—it's fought for!"
"The foundation of the insect race isn't rotten; it can still be steered back. Don't walk the path of death. If you had fallen as low as the angels, I wouldn't have sent you the invitation in the first place. They're already beyond saving..."
Chong Qianjin wiped her nose shyly. (乛﹏乛⑉) "Th... thanks."
This thanks came from the heart, not just because Jiangnan let bygones be bygones and settled the grudge, but also for his guidance.
A race's leader was like a bellwether—they absolutely couldn't make a wrong step. One wrong step led to an abyss.
Chong Qianjin would remember Jiangnan's words.
Jiangnan stretched lazily. "The grudge is settled! The Carbon Alliance is officially established now. Everyone, I, Jiangnan, have wasted so much breath here. Isn't it only fair that I become the alliance leader? After all, I'm so outstanding?"
As soon as he said this, Noah and Man Ti nearly choked, coughing violently.
Ban Ni Mei broke out in a cold sweat:
(´-﹏-`；) "Can you be any more direct? Why should you be the leader? Shouldn't we vote..."
Black God: (●°᷄д°᷅) "Huh? I didn't hear that clearly. Who's head doesn't want to stay attached?"
Everyone's faces darkened. What was the point of voting now?
There was no need at all!
The Netherworld Race was under Jiangnan's control, with the Dimensional Gap as their stronghold, plus that unknown formidable bargaining chip.
This Carbon Alliance was essentially built by Jiangnan single-handedly.
It was only fitting for Jiangnan to be the leader. The relationships among the races in the Carbon Alliance were also connected through Jiangnan as the key point.
If he wanted to be the leader, let him be.
It was just a title anyway. Any major decisions would still be discussed among all parties.
Noah waved his hand dismissively:
(︶◠︶〃)ﾉ "Mm... Alliance Leader Jiang is right. Such an important position should indeed be held by someone as excellent as Jiangnan."
"Ahaha... congratulations, congratulations."
But from his lifeless tone, there was no hint of genuine congratulations.
Still, no matter what, Jiangnan had secured the position of alliance leader.
Yang Jian was extremely excited. The Carbon Alliance!
In the end, Jiangnan had managed to cobble it together! Now humanity finally had its own circle in the starry sky!
"Then it's settled. For now, the seven races—humanity, Dark Cosmos Entity, Apocalypse, Gamma, insect race, Star Farming Clan, and Netherworld Race—are the core member races of the Carbon Alliance!"
"From the day of the alliance's establishment, we are united on the same front. Honor and loss are shared. No matter which race faces a crisis, all races in the alliance have the obligation to support and assist."
"I will finalize the specific details of the alliance, as well as subsequent arrangements and cooperation content, with the leaders of each race."
"Now, please move to the next venue for the first Carbon Alliance Race Membership Conference!"
Noah was stunned: ∑(°口°◕) "Huh? It's not over yet? There's more?"
Jiangnan spread his hands: ʅ(･´‸･｀)ʃ "Of course! You didn't think this was just one meeting, did you? The Carbon Alliance—just us few? What's the point? Not to mention that the Dark Cosmos Entity and Gamma aren't even carbon-based!"
"Let's go. It'll be quick. The rest is easy. Just show your faces, and those races will naturally know who to follow."
With that, Black God snapped his fingers, and everyone in the conference room vanished!
Meanwhile, inside the Lost Kingdom, in a concealed space.
At a long, narrow conference table, over a hundred race leaders and their accompanying negotiation teams were seated.
These people came from various races, some even with their Star Devourer ancestors present in person.
Even races without Star Devourers sent their top leaders.
These races were all powerful carbon-based races ranking high on the list.
Including the Hidden Spirit Clan, Parasite Entity, Charm Race, Eye Race, Abyss Clan, Purple Lightning Clan, Cave Heaven Clan, Dark Soul, Titans, Northern Barbarians, Stainless, Sea Race, and so on...
All were well-known races.
Now they were sitting like obedient students, backs straight, no one daring to speak. The conference room was eerily quiet.
These races had all received Jiangnan's invitation and came to discuss important matters.
As soon as they entered the Dimensional Gap, they were sent here and had been kept waiting for over half an hour.
The reason they risked their lives to come was obvious.
From humanity's performance in the Cosmos Grand Hunt, it was almost certain that they would enter the top ten sequences after this Sequence War. Naturally, they wanted to build good relations.
On the Sequence Offensive and Defensive Battlefield, Jiangnan would definitely be present. With such an unbeatable combat power, it was always good to get close beforehand.
Moreover, considering the strategic importance of Dimensional Star Navigation and the previous Bose-Silicon War, these races were even more panicked than the Dark Cosmos Entity or the others.
They desperately needed a big tree to lean on.
Even if they were trembling inside, they had to come to Jiangnan's invitation.
Even after being left waiting for over half an hour, they had no complaints.
But they were also puzzled.
Having called so many races here, what exactly was Jiangnan planning?
Just as everyone was puzzled, space fluctuated!
Jiangnan appeared with Chong Feiyu, Noah, Man Ti, Ban Ni Mei, Chong Qianjin—five Star Devourers—and Yang Jian and the others.
Jiangnan unceremoniously sat down in the main seat. Noah and the others also took their seats beside him, expressionless.
An overwhelming sense of pressure arose!
Jiangnan leaned on the table, a hint of a smile curling at the corner of his mouth, his eyes sharp.
"Everyone! From now on, you'll have to call me Alliance Leader Jiang."
At that moment, the faces of everyone in the conference room changed color!
When these figures appeared together, especially in such a special setting, it was enough to explain many things!
The Parasite Entity Star Devourer Divine Son muttered in shock:
"The sky of the Thousand Stars Era... is about to change!"