# Chapter 2636: Everyone Hurry Up, Don't Delay the Real Business
The atmosphere in the venue instantly became extremely tense!
Even for the Bose Clan, there were reasons they absolutely could not back down. If they really let the Netherworld Clan out, wouldn't that be equivalent to handing the knife aimed at themselves to the enemy?
Qian Li was determined to push back today!
Jiangnan's gaze also turned cold!
"Disagree? Excuse me... do you have the right to disagree?"
"Let me tell you the truth. The reason I chose to reveal my hand at this moment today is not to negotiate with you, but to inform you!"
"Even if you disagree, the Netherworld Clan will still walk out of the Minghe Star Domain. You can't control it, and you can't stop it!"
"The Bose Clan's authority doesn't extend to the Dimensional Gaps!"
[From Qian Li's Resentment Value +1010!]
His eyes were bloodshot, his hand gripping his longsword tightly!
"You..."
Jiangnan said coldly, "Disagree? And what can you do? Eliminate the Netherworld Clan? Or destroy humanity? Tell me, which of these can the Bose Clan accomplish?"
"If you could, you would have done it long ago!"
"Or do you intend to make a move against every race that dares to oppose the Bose Clan? Whoever doesn't listen to you, you'll destroy them with your ceiling-level power, is that it?"
"Then come and try! We of the Carbon Alliance are united as one. If a sword points at us, we will fight back to the death with our own blades!"
Every word Jiangnan spoke was resolute, and Qian Li's expression grew increasingly ugly.
He could feel the gazes fixed on him.
All filled with fear, and within that fear was mixed a hint of malice and dissatisfaction.
If the Bose Clan truly wanted to make a major move, using their ceiling-level power to destroy all dissenting voices...
Then these races would not sit idly by either.
The heavenly sword hanging over everyone's heads would indeed inspire fear, but if it truly came down, no one knew if they might be the next to be cut down.
In that case, even a heavenly sword would be broken before you!
When your life is on the line, who cares about all that?
Jiangnan narrowed his eyes: "The starry sky does not belong solely to the Bose Clan. Ignoring the voices of the myriad races, such an overbearing and tyrannical way of doing things—is this what it means to be the Star Domain Overlord?"
"Do you think the Carbon Alliance doesn't exist? That the Matter Alliance doesn't exist? The myriad races of the starry sky are free! They are not slaves of the Bose Clan!"
Chen Mu and Mailiushi were already cursing under their breath—if you're going to speak, speak for yourself; don't drag us into it!
The Silicon Lord said indifferently: [┐￢_￢┌] "Indeed! The Bose Clan should consider whether they have truly fulfilled their responsibilities as the Star Domain Overlord!"
"Always claiming to act for the sake of the myriad races, yet when we all agree to let the Netherworld Clan join the Starry Sky Sequence, you still stubbornly insist on your own views!"
"Are you carrying out the will of the Bose Clan, or the will of the myriad races?"
Each word struck at the Bose Clan like knives, spears, sticks, and clubs!
This was a battle without gunpowder, yet every step was fraught with danger, determining the direction of the era.
Words were forged into blades, clashing on the battlefield!
Now, Qian Li was completely cornered!
If he agreed, the Carbon Alliance would grow stronger, emboldening the enemy. The Bose Clan would gain another point of leverage against them, and their authority would be greatly diminished.
Their control over the era would be far weaker than before—perhaps even signaling the collapse of their dominion.
If he disagreed, using overwhelming force to suppress and crush all dissenting voices, the Carbon Alliance would retaliate, and other races would also act out of fear.
The Silicon Clan would surely seize the opportunity to rise with the Matter Alliance!
This would directly trigger a Starry Sky War, turning the Thousand Stars Era into a battlefield.
In the chaos, who would emerge victorious as the new king was uncertain.
Moreover, the Netherworld Clan would still escape through the dimensional rifts, beyond anyone's control.
No matter how he chose, the Netherworld Clan breaking free was already an irreversible fact.
Jiangnan, oh Jiangnan, you truly have it all figured out!
You never gave me a second option, only leading me by the nose.
The current Thousand Stars Era was like a porcelain vase full of cracks, carefully held in the Bose Clan's hands.
With one careless slip, the era they had painstakingly built could come to an end.
The situation hadn't been this tense before, but one incident after another had piled up, jointly creating today's局面.
Two major calamities, the Cosmos Grand Hunt, the exposure of the Bose-Silicon War's weaknesses, and now this—each event had made the Thousand Stars Era increasingly fragile.
And the first crack...
Perhaps it was the Star Ruins War fought against humanity all those years ago.
Jiangnan smiled with narrowed eyes.
Alright... Qian Li, it's your turn now.
What will you choose? Will you swing this sword, shatter the situation completely, trigger a Starry Sky War, contend for supremacy in the chaos, and seize the position of Star Domain Overlord once more?
Or will you carefully maintain the remaining glory of the Thousand Stars Era, continuing to tread on thin ice upon your throne as Star Domain Overlord?
No matter what Qian Li chose, Jiangnan could afford to play.
The Carbon Alliance was established, wielding the Terminal, with the Dimensional Gaps as their backing. Even in a Starry Sky War, humanity had nothing to fear. It was still unknown who would emerge victorious.
This was no longer the situation half a year ago, when the Carbon Alliance had yet to take shape.
If they didn't fight, then sorry—I, Jiangnan, claim this victory.
Qian Li narrowed his eyes, his hesitation turning into resolve.
Time and again, I've had enough!
Since the Thousand Stars Era was already battered and broken, let war become the flames to cleanse all enemies.
Let the Bose Clan become eternal once more!
The Bose Clan has never feared war, and this suits me just fine. Once a Starry Sky War begins, life will wither wildly.
And this would also be a prime opportunity to absorb realm energy, just enough to fill the gap left by the lost Cosmos Seed.
Xun Zu could take this chance to attain the Dao. Then, there would be only one voice in the starry sky—the Bose Clan's.
Just as Qian Li made his decision, ready to personally end this era, his Glazed Horn suddenly lit up.
He was momentarily stunned, then couldn't help but sigh bitterly.
Still need to wait a little longer?
Perhaps the realm energy absorbed from this Sequence Offensive and Defensive Battle would be enough for Xun Zu to attain the Dao?
In that case, they could fulfill the Bose Clan's ambitions with minimal cost, giving them a greater chance.
It was just a matter of waiting a bit longer...
Qian Li took a deep breath and finally set aside his sword.
Everyone else also breathed a sigh of relief—it had held!
In the end, the Bose Clan chose to back down.
Jiangnan clicked his tongue. Tsk, just now that old man was definitely ready to fight to the end, wasn't he?
It was the same during the Bose-Silicon War. Gotta say, Qian Li was the most hardcore Bose Body Jiangnan had ever seen.
He really would go through with it!
But he was probably stopped by Xun Zu, since Xun Zu was the only one who could control Qian Li.
That old monster who had spanned eras was indeed steady, and he sure knew how to bide his time.
Qian Li spoke indifferently: "We of the Bose Clan have been inconsiderate just now. Since everyone agrees, the Bose Clan has nothing more to say."
"But if you end up suffering losses at their hands, don't say I didn't warn you. The path is one you chose yourselves. No matter how badly you fall, there's no turning back."
"The Sacred Law Council will tear up the Ming He Agreement... and agree to let the Netherworld Clan join the Starry Sky Sequence, enjoying all the normal rights that sequence members are entitled to."
As the words fell, countless Netherworld Legion soldiers on the Styx River beat their chests and roared, their eyes reddened, venting the emotions they had suppressed for an entire era.
And in the Minghe Star Domain, which had been closely watching everything, tremendous cheers erupted!
Bing Chacha screamed at the top of her lungs, hoarse with emotion—this day had finally come!
Freedom!
Jiu Lan's eyes were filled with tears, her vision blurred by the world as she rubbed her eyes uncontrollably, looking at Jiangnan's back.
Everything Jiangnan had promised the Netherworld Clan, he had fulfilled, not missing a single one!
That annoying guy she had once captured and thrown into Ming He Death Prison had now become a titan capable of rewriting the rules of the era.
At this moment, Youming couldn't help but look up, standing on the surface of the Styx River, drinking in the cheers.
Ancestors, this great cause you had been striving for, fighting for, and dedicating everything to...
Today, it has finally been achieved!
The Netherworld Clan could now walk freely under the starry sky. The brilliance of the cosmos now had a share belonging to them.
Youming walked forward, stepping out of the Styx River, walking under the stars.
One step, two steps, three steps.
Finally, he came to stand beside Jiangnan.
"Thanks..."
Jiangnan glanced sideways at Youming and couldn't help but grin.
(￢⥎￢) "Tch~ it's no big deal. Look at you, a grown man, try not to cry out loud, alright? There are so many people watching."
Youming raised a hand to his forehead, perhaps to shield his reddened eyes.
What the hell do you mean "no big deal"? This was a long-cherished wish that generations of my Netherworld Clan had failed to fulfill!
And today, you, a young pup, without spending a single soldier, relying only on your mouth, actually managed to pull it off!
And you call that no big deal?
Between men, there wasn't much need for words. Youming had engraved this debt of gratitude into his bones, never to be forgotten.
Jiangnan raised his hand and glanced at the emperor's new watch on his wrist.
(๑͡°ก͡°) "Ahem~ well, since you've agreed, let's quickly go through the joining process, sign some spiritual contract or something, so you don't change your minds later."
"Hurry up—the Sequence Offensive and Defensive Battle is about to start. Let's not delay the real business, shall we?"
Then he muttered under his breath:
(￢₃￢◦) "Damn it, getting the Netherworld Clan to join the Starry Sky Sequence took this long. It almost ran overtime. I thought leaving an hour would be enough."
"Thought I could still have a celebration feast or something after. Now there's no time to eat at all!"
Everyone almost spit blood on the spot!
What the hell do you mean, celebration feast? You're still thinking about fighting the Sequence Offensive and Defensive Battle?
Do you have any idea that we nearly skipped the sequence battle entirely and started a real Starry Sky War just now?!
What's the difference between this and dancing on a tightrope, or repeatedly walking on the edge of a blade?
Qian Li snorted coldly, his figure disappearing from the Sea of Star Embers, returning to the Saint Law Star Capital.
And Tiffany of First Light hurriedly, with a pale face, started handling the procedures and agreements for the Netherworld Clan to join the Starry Sky Sequence.
The hourglass on the Star Ember Tower was about to run out!
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to look at the Styx River surrounding the inner ring of the Human Star Region.
Their faces turned even darker.
How the hell are we supposed to fight this?