Chapter 1243 - 636: Routine Meeting

Chapter 1243: Chapter 636: Routine Meeting

"Not bad..." Li Ming responded habitually, but paused for a moment, before saying, "Excellent."

Anatoli couldn’t help but laugh, "Although I’ve used preservation magic, long transportation has still affected the taste somewhat—it isn’t in its peak state. If you have the chance, you should come to the Twilight Hall to try it..."

"There will be a chance." Li Ming’s throat couldn’t help but move. It’s worth saying, Anatoli’s culinary skills are truly top-notch.

Seeing Anatoli’s ingratiating demeanor, Gusta’s heart couldn’t help but ache slightly.

While the two were engaged in idle chatter, the rest of the people arrived.

This was the first meeting without a supervisory seat, and many seasoned members found it uncomfortable, frequently glancing towards the original seat’s supposed location.

Under Li Ming’s gaze, Anatoli stood up and drew everyone’s attention; all knew this Vice Chairman had become Azure Dragon’s number one henchman.

It was said that Azure Dragon’s student, whose Mechanical Court beneath him spread across the Sea of Stars, had Anatoli’s hand behind it.

Providing both manpower and effort.

"...Thanks to the Chairman’s influence and the efforts of all members, we have finally held an unrestricted joint meeting. We’re all insiders, so we can speak more freely behind closed doors." Anatoli’s tone was gentle.

"This meeting is mainly to welcome the new members."

"On behalf of the council members and the honorable Chairman, I extend a warm welcome to all the new members and look forward to the days ahead with you."

Li Ming raised his hand to applaud, a rhythmic and orderly sound filled the room, and the others did the same.

After the brief welcoming ceremony, Anatoli continued, "Of course, there’s another matter, not as pleasant."

"With the increase of members, some powerful life forms are itching for the positions beneath us council members."

Everyone’s gaze suddenly turned curious.

Who doesn’t know most of the current council members are Azure Dragon’s people, yet no one can beat the fugitive Gusta.

Although they might forcibly seize his Vice Chairman position if he abstains, who isn’t afraid of a top-tier Evolved Body hiding somewhere?

Thus, the target must be the council seats of the Three Great Civilizations.

As Anatoli’s words fell, as if coinciding with him, several individuals in the member seats rose.

"I want to challenge Lord Aeos."

"I want to challenge Lord Hugh."

"I want to challenge Lord Pallas!"

The representatives of the Three Great Civilizations’ council seats looked sullen, casting cold glances over the few.

Anduin couldn’t help but sneer; these few were carefully selected, respectful towards Azure Dragon, yet their strength and capability restrained the life forms from the Three Great Civilizations’ representatives.

Just as the Three Great Civilizations had once specifically targeted them.

Now the situation has reversed.

The Dwarf King seated in the front row of the member seats and others looked with unspecified emotions and a hint of regret.

Had they known Azure Dragon wielded such power, they would have fought hard earlier on; now they were relegated to sitting among the member seats.

"Challenges fixed, please don’t forget." Anatoli smiled as he sat down, "Does anyone have a proposal or something to say? Please feel free."

"I have an idea..." Li Ming slowly spoke, drawing all eyes towards him.

"It’s concerning a previous proposal about the Holy Revolution Army. The number of members in the organization was too few before, so the perspective on this issue was inadequate."

"Whether the Holy Revolution Army should be considered a terrorist organization and pressured in certain civilized areas is hard to conclude."

"We must respect the choice of the interstellar people; such matters shouldn’t be decided unilaterally, so I suggest repealing the previous proposal to suppress the Holy Revolution."

The Holy Revolution Army? Everyone was unexpectedly surprised, expecting something major.

But does this signal a certain stance from Azure Dragon—perhaps intending to incite a revolution against the Three Great Civilizations?

Those present thought far ahead, considering it a strategic chess move.

Perhaps they should attempt to build good relations with this revolutionary organization.

Some life forms nurtured by civilization showed dissatisfaction, but they couldn’t do anything; Azure Dragon’s will is invariably upheld unless it’s exceedingly unreasonable.

The vote passed, despite some opposing votes, but to no avail.

"I have no more proposals; does anyone else?" Li Ming surveyed the surroundings.

"Chairman..." someone spoke from the member seats, his voice sharp and slender.

"Lord Hoffman..." Li Ming recognized him as the head of a large armed organization, who recently ordered a large quantity of court mechanical bodies.

"There’s a question many are curious about, yet hesitant to ask. Forgive my abruptness." He prefaced briefly before continuing, "Did you really kill an Ultimate Life Form?"

This question brightened many eyes in attendance; they were indeed curious, yet cautious in opening.

"How shall I put it..." Li Ming considered briefly, "it can be counted as an Ultimate Life Form."

Really?

Hearts fluttered even among those who speculated the rumors were mostly true, yet found it hard to believe.

This was Azure Dragon’s personal affirmation, undeniably different.

Anatoli turned his head, feeling ever more grateful for choosing decisively then to defect early on, despite secret ridicule from many.

Better than Gusta hiding in the dark now.

Gusta became increasingly silent, hanging his head with a long sigh, wondering where Azure Dragon emerged from.

The reaction from the council seats wasn’t too pronounced, but the member seats were already abuzz.

With Hoffman leading, others couldn’t resist asking, "So does your statement imply the Three Great Civilizations now have a method to evolve into Ultimate Life Forms?"

A series of concerned eyes turned, everyone eager to know this answer.

"Not yet." Li Ming shook his head, calmly saying, "The Ultimate Life Form I killed was manufactured through unique methods, unimaginably demanding, with an unfathomably tedious and complicated process, incapable of reproduction."

Listening to him, some felt relieved as if a stone was lifted, while others were disappointed, shaking their heads helplessly.

"Moreover, my ability to kill him was coincidental, difficult to replicate." He added.

It’s likely some sort of trump card, understood by all present, who ceased dwelling on the matter.

"Where do you think Ultimate Life Forms will emerge, through the mechanical evolution path?" Someone couldn’t help but bring up this topic.

"It’s hard to say." Li Ming shrugged, "With the vast interstellar expanse, perhaps the next moment an Ultimate Life Form leaps out to surprise everyone."

Sparse laughter erupted all around; everyone assumed Azure Dragon was joking and did not take it to heart.

Regarding some issues related to the Holy Castle, Li Ming casually touched upon them without disclosing any crucial information.

After hearing it, everyone merely regretted not witnessing that battle firsthand.

After the meeting, only the representatives from the Three Great Civilizations felt dismayed.

Their final bit of influence in the High-level Life Form Union was about to be stripped away.

This was but a minor episode; Li Ming gave it no further thought.

After logging off, he continued developing his Genetic Seed and monitoring various event trajectories.

As the Three Great Civilizations consistently chose to avoid confrontation, the Star Fortress incident gradually lost momentum.

Over a month later, in the interstellar media area nearly returning to normalcy.

The Star Gate Construction Team beneath Anduin finally delivered news near the Dominator Laboratory.

They had arrived at the intended location, constructing Star Gates along the route.