Rebirth of the Super Battleship-Chapter 635: Alien Beast Alliance
Xiao Yu chose to agree to the request of the Guardian Civilization and form an alliance with them. This alliance likewise did not represent Xiao Yu’s stance. Xiao Yu was still waiting for the development of the situation. It was possible that Xiao Yu would continue to ally with the Taihao Alliance, and it was also possible to ally with the Guardian Civilization. Everything depended on how things actually unfolded.
However, from the information of the Guardian Civilization and some of his own conjectures, Xiao Yu had already confirmed one point, namely that he also had a very important role for the Sweepers Civilization. Although he did not know what exactly this role was, that did not matter. Since there was a role, there was room to be used. Perhaps one day in the future, by relying on this point, Xiao Yu could gain a bit of benefit in the struggle with the Sweepers Civilization.
Xiao Yu had never regarded the Sweepers Civilization as an existence with which peaceful coexistence was possible. Xiao Yu knew very clearly that if he kept developing, then one day he would come up against the Sweepers, the most formidable existence in the Milky Way Galaxy. Either the Sweepers would kill him, or he would kill the Sweepers. As the saying goes, one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers. Nothing more than that.
The Guardian Civilization could not be trusted. The Taihao Alliance likewise could not be trusted. Indeed, apart from his Specter companion, there was no existence in the Milky Way Galaxy that could be trusted. Xiao Yu would not reject anything that gave him another option.
“Then please tell me, within our alliance, which aspect of affairs will I be responsible for.” Xiao Yu asked.
“Very simple. If the final melee breaks out, I hope you can hold off the Crocodilian Alien Beast, at least hold it for three days. The Taihao Alliance will be dealt with by our Guardian Civilization together with the Python Alien Beast. Before you, we already reached a cooperative intention with the Python Alien Beast. As long as you delay the Crocodilian Alien Beast and we hold off the Taihao Alliance, then the situation between both our sides can maintain a rough balance. Within such a balance, we will have the opportunity to obtain the greatest benefit and the greatest number of creations of a Level 7 Civilization.” the Guardian Civilization replied.
This was an extremely important piece of information. It caused a slight tremor in Xiao Yu’s heart.
“So you have already formed an alliance with the Python Alien Beast.” Although he was shaken inwardly, Xiao Yu did not show it, but replied, “Very well. Please rest assured.”
“If you feel you cannot hold on, it would not hurt to bring out some trump cards.” the Guardian Civilization said with seeming implication.
The Guardian Civilization had once suffered a loss to the Sphere of Death at Xiao Yu’s hands and also knew of the relationship between Xiao Yu and the Specter companion. Xiao Yu understood very clearly what this hint referred to. He smiled faintly in his heart and did not respond.
Just as the exchange with the Guardian Civilization drew to a close, Xiao Yu received another message. To Xiao Yu’s surprise, this message actually came from the Python Alien Beast.
“Divine Ark Civilization, whom I have never met, greetings. First, congratulations on becoming a top existence of the Milky Way Galaxy and being qualified to participate in this dispute. Second, I have a small request and hope you will hear me out.”
Xiao Yu’s heart stirred. In the past the Python Alien Beast had never intersected with Xiao Yu. This strongest among the three great Alien Beasts always seemed shrouded in a layer of mist. To this moment, Xiao Yu could still be said to know nothing about the Python Alien Beast. But Xiao Yu had never relaxed his guard against this most powerful Alien Beast.
“Please speak.” Xiao Yu replied cautiously.
“My request is simple, namely that you form an alliance with our Alien Beast Alliance to seek the greatest benefit in this melee.” the Python Alien Beast said. “Although your Divine Ark Civilization once killed the Arboreal Race Alien Beast, you must know that we three great Alien Beasts not only have no friendly relations among ourselves, but actually bear mutual grudges. Your civilization killed the Arboreal Race Alien Beast, which counts as removing a threat for me and the Crocodilian. And to be able to eliminate the Arboreal Race Alien Beast also means that you are sufficiently qualified to form an alliance with us.”
“Wait a moment.” Xiao Yu replied. “If I am not mistaken, the Alien Beast Alliance you speak of refers to an alliance between you and the Crocodilian Alien Beast.”
“Yes. Technological Civilizations have a deep prejudice against our Alien Beast Civilizations, so, compelled by circumstances, we two Alien Beasts can only choose to form an alliance to oppose the Guardians or the Taihao Alliance.” the Python Alien Beast replied.
Both the Guardian Civilization and the Python Alien Beast used extremely covert methods to send messages to Xiao Yu, and Xiao Yu’s replies likewise used such methods. Therefore, their exchanges did not need to worry about being detected by other civilizations.
“But do not forget that I am also a Technological Civilization. Why should I forgo allying with the readily available Guardians, who are likewise a Technological Civilization, or the Taihao Alliance, with which I have always had countless ties, and instead choose to ally with you.” Xiao Yu asked with interest. “Or can you state your reasons.”
“The reason is simple. The Taihao Alliance is untrustworthy, and the Guardian Civilization even more untrustworthy. You may not quite understand your identity. You are a chess piece of both the Sweepers and the Taihao Alliance. But now, to the Taihao Alliance, you have already lost value, so the Taihao Alliance would be very happy to eliminate you to cause some trouble for the Sweepers. The Guardian Civilization harbors the same idea. We Alien Beast Civilizations are different. We have no dealings with the Sweepers. In fact, we take a positive view of the Sweepers Civilization advancing to a Level 7 Civilization. Because if the Sweepers Civilization becomes a Level 7 Civilization, it will leave this Milky Way Galaxy, and the Milky Way Galaxy will become a paradise for several existences of equivalent strength to us. Therefore we have no hostility toward you. Choosing to ally with us is the most cost-effective option.” the Python Alien Beast replied.
A slight movement stirred in Xiao Yu’s heart. “This Python Alien Beast is not simple. The Guardian Civilization said they had already allied with the Python Alien Beast, while the Python Alien Beast says he has already formed an alliance with the Crocodilian Alien Beast. True and false, false and true, it really is complicated. But there is still no need for me to refuse. Agree for now and talk later. A verbal promise has no binding force.”
“Before we reach an agreement on forming an alliance, I hope you can first answer some questions.” Xiao Yu said. “Why has the Sweepers Civilization not come?”
The Python Alien Beast paused a moment, then replied to Xiao Yu, “I do not know.”
“I see. Then why does the Sweepers Civilization want me as a chess piece? What scheme do they have, and what goal do they want to achieve?” Xiao Yu continued to ask.
This question was extremely crucial to Xiao Yu. Whether the Python Alien Beast’s answer was true or false, Xiao Yu could analyze a bit from it.
“I can tell you this question. According to my understanding, the Sweepers Civilization is planning the following.” the Python Alien Beast replied. “The Sweepers Civilization intends to borrow your Divine Ark Civilization to advance to the level of a Level 7 Civilization. From my understanding of your Divine Ark Civilization, I can use one of your civilization’s old stories to answer this. You are the gu-like insect reared by the Sweepers Civilization. When you reach your strongest point, the Sweepers Civilization will move to eliminate you, thereby greatly increasing the strength of their own civilization, and thus becoming a Level 7 Civilization. Therefore, before you reach your peak, the Sweepers Civilization will not kill you.”
This answer caused a slight stir in Xiao Yu’s heart. Xiao Yu had an intuition that this explanation was true, because it seemed to accord with the logical inferences produced by current intelligence.
“Why would killing me at my strongest make them become a Level 7 Civilization?”
“I do not know. That is not a domain I can comprehend or access.” the Python Alien Beast replied very crisply.
After a brief silence, Xiao Yu replied, “I agree to form an alliance with you, to seek the greatest benefit in this melee.”
“Facts will prove that this is a wise choice. Then, within our alliance, you will have the following tasks to undertake.” the Python Alien Beast said. “I know you have hidden trump cards, so I hope that in the melee you can temporarily pin down the Guardian Civilization…”
Just as the two existences were discussing the details of the alliance, Xiao Yu received another message.
“Divine Ark Civilization, greetings, I am the Crocodilian Alien Beast. I represent myself, the Alien Beast Taihao, and the Python Alien Beast to discuss alliance matters with you…”
“You may know that I once fought a battle with the Alien Beast Taihao, and I also suffered some injuries. But I can tell you that was just acting, with the purpose only to make the Specter Taihao and Technology Taihao believe in the stance of the Alien Beast Taihao. Technology Taihao is too sullen, with too many schemes and plots. Standing with him is a very unwise choice. If you form an alliance with us, the Alien Beast Alliance, we can obtain the richest gains…”
“Xiao Yu, in the melee to come, you need to temporarily hold off the Crocodilian Alien Beast. Our three Taihao Civilizations will deal with the Guardians and the Python Alien Beast, and also guard against the Sweepers Civilization, which still has not appeared. The strategic goal of our alliance this time is not only to obtain the ruins of the Level 7 Civilization. I also plan to use this opportunity to eliminate the most weakened Crocodilian Alien Beast and divide its flesh to enhance our strength.” At this moment, Xiao Yu received another message from Technology Taihao. What was different was that from Technology Taihao’s mouth, Xiao Yu heard a completely different arrangement.
“There is no problem for us to form an alliance, but I hope that after this incident ends, you can answer several of my questions and dispel some of my doubts.” Xiao Yu replied. “As I am now, I am no longer something you can fully control.”
