A Major Shift

Luo Feng instantly teleported into the Grand Hall, seeing figures appear one after another through successive teleports. In just a moment, including Chaos City Lord who stood above the Grand Hall, a total of 19 Universe Masters were present… all of humanity's Universe Masters had arrived, not a single one missing. This left Luo Feng utterly shocked. This was because several Universe Masters typically resided in the Initial Universe. Yet now, even their divine power avatars had rushed here. “What exactly happened? Master actually summoned all Universe Masters of the human race.” Luo Feng felt the pressure. Even during the previous campaign against the three-race allied army, never had all human Universe Masters gathered here. For a time, the Grand Hall was filled with solemn expressions. Silence. Not a single Universe Master spoke. An invisible pressure weighed heavily on all present Universe Masters, their gazes fixed on Chaos City Lord. “Everyone!” Chaos City Lord descended the steps, surveying the Universe Masters around him, and slowly said, “The situation has undergone a major change.” “What change?” Long Xing Master couldn't help but ask. “Chaos, what happened?” “What exactly is going on?” “Master!” One spoke, then another, and soon Luo Feng also pressed for answers. Clearly, this scene worried all the Universe Masters. Chaos City Lord said solemnly, “We just received news that a large number of scattered races…” Luo Feng and the others immediately felt their hearts sink. The Universe Masters of the scattered races were crucial to this final war! Whichever side, the human faction or the allied forces faction, could win over enough of them would gain a significant advantage. Judging by the current situation, had many scattered races perhaps defected to the allied forces faction? “A total of 282 powerful races, nearly ten thousand ordinary races, and countless weak races…” Chaos City Lord stated gravely, “They have secretly formed an alliance!” “What?!” “An alliance?” “The scattered races formed an alliance?” A commotion immediately erupted. Luo Feng and the others were all stunned. The countless scattered races, the so-called ‘ordinary races’ and ‘weak races,’ were truly weak, much like the Golden Horn Clan and many others living within human territory. These races didn't even have a single Universe Master. Thus, in the universe, they lived precariously, mostly serving as vassals dependent on powerful races, or even peak races. So, while it was called an alliance of countless races, it was primarily an alliance of 282 powerful races! “How could this happen?” “How could such a thing occur?” “The scattered races, these… these truly scattered races, actually managed to form an alliance? How could they unite?” For a moment, the Grand Hall was in chaos. Everyone was shocked and confused. This news was too monumental! The Primal Universe previously had nine major super-factions. Each super-faction, like the Hong Alliance or the Insectoid Alliance, typically had around 40 Universe Masters. The Northern Territory Alliance had the most Universe Masters, but still only about 100, and it was relatively loose! That's why the Primal Universe had remained relatively peaceful. The unification of those countless scattered races was incredibly difficult. Their territories were spread across every corner of the Primal Universe, and some even held deep grudges against each other. An alliance? Neither the human faction nor the allied forces faction had ever considered it! After all, getting countless scattered races to unite in such a short time was simply too challenging. “282 powerful races… how many Universe Masters would that be?” Ice Peak Master couldn't help but ask. “How did they do it?” Luo Feng couldn't believe it. Forming an alliance wasn't something that could be achieved just by talking. It involved so many races, with their entangled grievances and interests. Who would hold the highest status, who would be subordinate, and who would lead? … Chaos City Lord said solemnly, “It has already happened and will soon be made public. Previously, the scattered races weren't under enough pressure, but now, influenced by the two major factions, they were forced to take sides… Naturally, some Universe Masters, not wanting to help either side, yet fearing being weak and isolated, began to recruit others and form cliques. Although there were signs of this before, I didn't take it seriously.” “Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, an entire alliance has formed.” “And… the Alliance Master of this alliance is Shi Hua Island Master!” At these words, everyone in the Grand Hall was even more bewildered. Shi Hua Island Master? One of the lone supreme masters, and the always mysterious Shi Hua Island Master? Among the lone supreme masters, Shi Hua Island Master, Zuoshan Ke, and Northern Territory Alliance Master were considered the most enigmatic. How could such a mysterious individual suddenly become the Alliance Master of such a super alliance? “This super alliance… is composed of six secondary factions and many smaller factions, totaling 282 powerful races, with over 400 Universe Masters!” Chaos City Lord stated gravely, “Furthermore, some Universe Masters from both our human faction and the allied forces faction have defected to join that super alliance.” “Defected?” Luo Feng and the others' expressions turned even uglier. “Chaos, has the number of Universe Masters in our human faction decreased?” Huangjian Master pressed. Chaos City Lord nodded, “As you know, the vassal races who joined us are, after all, just vassals! During battle, we could detain some Universe Masters in the Initial Universe as hostages. But after the war with the three-race allied army ended, there was no reason to keep them from returning to the Primal Universe.” “Previously… they faced a difficult choice and ultimately gritted their teeth and chose to join us. But when this alliance secretly began to connect, they naturally contacted some Universe Masters who had joined us or the allied forces faction. With a little persuasion, some Universe Masters defected.” “A while ago, the total number of Universe Masters in our human faction had risen to over 180.” “But now, including myself, there are only 162, and Universe Masters are still coming to bid farewell.” Chaos City Lord sighed, “If they want to leave, can our human faction stop them?” A deathly silence. Luo Feng and the others felt a heavy weight in their hearts. When those scattered races initially joined, they were merely seeking refuge, and humanity offered promises. But it was impossible for them to pledge eternal servitude to humanity! Those scattered races had already fought a battle for humanity and left without asking for any benefits. Even if they weren't allowed to leave, they could still fly out of the Initial Universe and enter the Universe Ocean. Would humanity really dare to kill them? If humanity truly dared to do so, it would likely cause an even greater uproar. … The Grand Hall was quiet. The 19 Universe Masters were speechless, unsure what to say. Finally, Chaos City Lord spoke again. “These past few days, many major powers in the Universe Ocean have contacted our race,” Chaos City Lord said. “They are asking for ancient civilization cultivation guidance that allows one to transcend reincarnation. Many of them are aware of the influence of the Primal Universe's Origin Will, so they are all requesting cultivation experience that can lead to the peak of Universe Supreme Master. They are willing to exchange supreme true treasures for it!” The major powers in the Universe Ocean were formidable. Races like the God-Eye Clan and the Bone Clan, for instance, had several Universe Supreme Masters. They would be very willing to offer a supreme true treasure in exchange for cultivation experience that could lead to the peak of Universe Supreme Master! After all, facing their lifespan limits, why would they be reluctant? “Those despicable Universe Ocean powers, they choose this most critical moment to negotiate with our race,” Void Gold Master said coldly. “They know we are in a predicament.” “It's precisely because we're in a predicament that they come to tempt us,” Dark Master said in a low voice. “It's not just them…” Luo Feng said, “Just before this, the East Emperor Holy Land contacted me again.” “East Emperor Holy Land?” Everyone immediately looked at Luo Feng. Humanity was reluctant to trade with other powers because giving away part of their legacy to others would create powerful enemies for themselves in the future! But it was different with the East Emperor Holy Land, because the East Emperor Holy Land already had beings who had transcended reincarnation and possessed cultivation experience that reached the peak of Universe Supreme Master. Any brief additional experience humanity provided would merely be an embellishment! It wouldn't affect the human race itself. “East Emperor Ancestor is cunning and greedy,” Luo Feng sighed, shaking his head. “It will be difficult to obtain another supreme true treasure from him.” “They're all taking advantage of humanity's current predicament,” Ghost Marquis Master gritted his teeth. The major powers in the Universe Ocean were actually very covetous. However, they couldn't directly interfere, so they could only seize the crucial moment, seeing humanity in a difficult situation, and then offer supreme true treasures as temptation! After all, for the major powers in the Universe Ocean, if they wanted to cooperate, they could only approach humanity. The allied forces faction simply didn't possess what these major powers desired. As for lending supreme true treasures to the allied forces faction? They feared that once lent, they would never be returned! “We wait!” Chaos City Lord slowly said, “We can only wait.” “Wait for the reaction of this super alliance formed by the scattered races! Previously, individual scattered races had no leverage to make demands of us. But now… with over 400 Universe Masters, more than even the allied forces faction! This is a force that can truly influence the final war. It can be said that whichever side they join, that side will win!” “They now have sufficient leverage.” “Especially Shi Hua Island Master, who silently became the Alliance Master of this super alliance. How could this mysterious Shi Hua Island Master, capable of achieving this, have no agenda? He definitely has a purpose.” “Therefore—” “This super alliance will soon make its move,” Chaos City Lord said solemnly. Luo Feng and the others nodded, their hearts heavy. Everyone had guessed that with their newfound leverage, their demands would be high! Did humanity really have to concede? But if they didn't… if these more than 400 Universe Masters joined the allied forces faction, it would be a disaster for the human race! … In the Demon Race territory, on Bloodfang Star. Waves of wills descended here. The Northern Territory Alliance had an avatar of Black Lotus Master present. “Damn it.” “These weak minor factions, these secondary factions, have actually united! They've formed such a super alliance, and even some Universe Masters who originally joined our allied forces faction have defected. We couldn't stop them, couldn't persuade them!” “Shi Hua, Shi Hua, this Shi Hua… I knew he had extraordinary means, but he actually managed to create this super alliance. For such a super alliance to become so extraordinary… I estimate that upon Giant Axe's fall, he might have realized the future situation and secretly began to arrange this matter.” “Now, the initiative is in the hands of this super alliance.” “We just wait.” “Wait to see what this super alliance intends to do.” Both the allied forces faction and the human faction were equally caught off guard. Half a month later. The super alliance was established, officially announcing its existence to the entire Primal Universe. This super alliance was named the ‘Freedom Alliance,’ and upon its formation, it immediately became the largest faction in the Primal Universe.