Upon hearing the description from the Azure Water Fairy Queen Maritis, Zhao Chen couldn't help but picture the Flame Fairy King Saloman in his mind.

The Azure Water Elf Queen, Maritis, looked at Zhao Chen and suddenly asked a question: "You have such a good relationship with the Flame Elf King, Saloman."

In the Holy Elf Empire, the Flame Elf King Saloman holds a unique position.

That would mean that the Holy Elf Empire would stand on the side of the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire.

Don't you have that thought?

This question, which was suddenly raised, is not so simple.

This means you have no idea how to elevate the Flame Elf King Salamander to a higher position.

Zhao Chen smiled slightly and said frankly, "To be honest, it would be a lie to say that I never had such thoughts."

In my opinion, the higher-ups of your Holy Elf Empire are currently very stubborn in their thinking.

For example, they had a clear opportunity to wipe out the Devouring Civilization with us, but they chose to miss it.

But I won't do things my friends are unwilling to do.

On this point, you have no doubt about Saloman.

Salamander's loyalty to the Holy Elf Empire is absolute.

If I were to wage war against the Holy Elf Empire, or do anything that truly threatens the Holy Elf Empire...

I believe she will definitely distance herself from me and confront me on the battlefield.

Saloman is my friend, and I will not make things difficult for my friend.

So this is just an idea.

But if Saloman has this idea, then as her friend I will support her unconditionally.

Therefore, I hope you won't put too much pressure on her.

Zhao Chen was explaining his thoughts with these words.

But at the same time, he was also speaking up for Salamander, the Flame Elf King.

You have been pressuring the Flame Elemental King Salamander, and even tried to impeach him.

Such behavior is playing with fire.

After a moment of silence, the Azure Water Elf Queen Marytis looked at Zhao Chen and said, "If it were any other Elf Queen, I might have my doubts."

But if it's Saloman, I would trust her.

I must say, I'm now thankful that your good relationship isn't with anyone else, but with Saloman.

Zhao Chen smiled slightly and didn't explain further on the matter.

Next, the two sides discussed some other things, mainly interstellar trade and the absorption of civilizations.

After their conversation, Zhao Chen returned to work in the small courtyard.

Meanwhile, the Water Fairy Queen Maritis returned to her lodgings to await the start of the next meeting.

Bailan City Lord's Mansion

"During this period, many leaders of various forces have visited our Bailan City."

We have all been properly accommodated.

As you previously instructed, because this matter is rather special, our primary focus should be on this meeting.

Therefore, I specifically postponed other interstellar trade matters or interstellar transport fleets that could be postponed, and arranged for those that could not be postponed to dock at other starports.

"I guarantee the smooth running of this meeting without any conditions." A flower fairy stood in front of Flower Sprout Lanlan and Flower Sprout Nini, pointing to the holographic image of Bailan City in front of them.

This is the city lord, or rather, the governor of Bailan City.

He is currently one of the top five figures in the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group, but he is not a founding member of the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group.

Hua Peipei was another interstellar trader who voluntarily merged her interstellar trade group into the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group after its rise to prominence.

Although she wasn't originally part of the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group, Huaya Lanlan has always valued ability and loyalty when it comes to employing people.

After several initial tests, Hua Peipei's loyalty was confirmed, and her work ability was beyond doubt.

Therefore, Hua Peipei naturally became a high-ranking executive of the Bailan Interstellar Trading Group.

After the construction of Bailan City was completed, he became the city lord of Bailan City.

He became a major figure in the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group.

He was also one of the key figures in the first meeting of the Space Trade Alliance.

"Note that every distinguished guest, regardless of the size of their interstellar civilization, must be treated with the utmost respect."

They could all become our guests in the future.

However, we also need to provide special treatment to some distinguished guests.

For example, guests from the Holy Elf Empire are provided with a private villa for lodging.

In short, there can be no mistakes.

"We want all our distinguished guests to feel our warm hospitality!" Hua Ya Lanlan said seriously.

Hua Ya Nini looked at a list and said with a serious expression, "The seating arrangement at the meeting will also be very important."

This time, leaders of almost all known interstellar civilizations from across the universe have come.

Some of these relationships may be hostile, or even at war.

Therefore, we must never let them come into contact with anything.

Then they must also rank each other in their own minds.

Some people who consider themselves to be of higher status will inevitably feel dissatisfied if they are ranked lower.

Therefore, the seating arrangement must not be wrong!

The three of them kept discussing, and each plan was finalized only after several revisions.

This is no ordinary meeting; it is a meeting that will determine the fate of many universes in the future, a meeting that will be recorded in the annals of cosmic history.

It could even completely change the status of the White Orchid Interstellar Trade Group.

Hua Ya Lanlan glanced at the timer next to her; there were ten hours left until the attendees entered the venue.

"Are there a few guests who received invitations but didn't show up?" Hua Ya Lanlan asked at this moment.

There are six more.

In addition, there were 31 people who came voluntarily without receiving an invitation.

We verified the identities of these 31 individuals; most of them were leaders of interstellar forces within an interstellar universe, perhaps possessing less than one-fifth of the territory.

Basically, anyone who can get here must have a certain level of ability.

"So we sent them replacement invitations so they could attend this meeting," said City Lord Hua Peipei.

Huaya Lanlan nodded.

They all had to do what they were supposed to do and prepare accordingly.

This is an opportunity given to them by Emperor Xiaolong.

"Check all the steps one last time before the meeting begins!"

We must be absolutely certain of success.

During the middle of the meeting, without my permission, White City was closed to the outside world, and no starship was allowed to enter or leave port.

"Do you understand?" Hana-ya Lan-lan instructed again seriously.

"Understood." City Lord Hua Peipei nodded solemnly. She knew that this meeting was very important and that there could be no mistakes whatsoever.

The time was drawing ever closer.

In the small courtyard.

Minister Li Yaqi walked up to Emperor Xiaolong, who was resting with his eyes closed, and said, "We should head to the meeting venue now."

Zhao Chen opened his eyes. After preparing for this for so long, the moment of truth had finally arrived.

Zhao Chen stood up and straightened his clothes.

Because this was a business meeting, Zhao Chen did not wear his usual military uniform, but instead changed into a simple outfit that still exuded a dignified air.

He was dressed in black, with few patterns, only some dragon patterns drawn with gold thread.

It gives people a low-key yet authoritative aura.

"Let's go." Zhao Chen walked towards the courtyard gate.

Seeing this, the Leopard Woman's guards and others silently followed.

A small squad formed a protective formation within a three-meter radius around Zhao Chen.

However, this is actually unnecessary.

Because of the arrangement made by City Lord Hua Peipei.

Zhao Chen used a special passageway from leaving the courtyard to entering the meeting venue.

Within a certain area of ​​the designated passage, City Lord Hua Peipei specifically arranged for no one else to approach.

So along the way, it was just Zhao Chen and his group.

Minister Li Yaqi walked beside Zhao Chen, slightly slower than him.

As she walked, she said, "You have been a great help to the Bailan Interstellar Trading Group this time."

Not only did they arrange such an important meeting in Bailan City.

They also put the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group in full charge of this matter.

At the same time, the White Orchid Interstellar Trade Group was given a completely different identity and position within the Cosmic Trade Alliance.

Aren't you worried that the Bailan Interstellar Trading Group will seize this opportunity and grow to an unimaginable size?

After all, the White Orchid Interstellar Trading Group is only a business organization in which we have invested, but it is not entirely owned by us.

Moreover, it doesn't even belong to our Dragonflight Interstellar Empire.

Minister Li Yaqi's words implied a concern that they might be raising a tiger that would turn out to be a threat.

Zhao Chen smiled and said, "I know what you're worried about, and I don't deny that the possibility you mentioned exists."

However, supporting the Bailan Interstellar Trading Group is more beneficial than harmful to us.

First of all, the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group now has our investment, and to outsiders, although it has our Xiaolong Interstellar Empire behind it.

But it's more like a free trade port.

After all, some interstellar civilizations are wary of the existence of our Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, but they are not so wary of the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group.

Moreover, the name "Fairy Federation Tribe" adds to our credibility.

These are all advantages.

As for the drawbacks you mentioned.

First, we possess absolute military power, as long as we maintain absolute weaponry and master the necessary technological advancements.

Then we will always be the dominant force.

If one day we lose these advantages, it's not just the Bailan Interstellar Trading Group that will face problems; even our internal systems could be in jeopardy.

Therefore, this is not something we should worry about.

The only concern is that the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group might become too large and arrogant, or even overshadow its master.

This is a situation we should avoid.

Therefore, in the future we will establish two more companies similar to the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group, specifically responsible for interstellar trade.

It is possible to establish similar branch companies based on the Rose Red Dragon Group and the North Dragon Group.

We naturally possess advanced technology and production techniques. Although we are a latecomer, catching up with the Bailan Interstellar Trading Group should not be a problem.

Even if it can't compare to the size of the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group.

But with these two companies, it should be possible to keep the Bailan Interstellar Trading Group in check.

Minister Li Yaqi suddenly realized that she seemed to have seen a related proposal with Secretary Lilith before.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty and the Secretary had already prepared a plan to deal with this situation.

“If that’s the case, then it’s indeed a very good arrangement.” Minister Li Yaqi nodded in agreement.

Afterwards, the group appeared in the meeting venue.

This meeting venue is very special; it was specially built by Bailan City for this meeting and will also serve as a branch of the Cosmic Trade Alliance in Bailan City in the future.

This is a venue with an orchid-like pattern, and the structure inside can be arranged as needed.

The seating arrangement is currently arranged in a way that resembles flower petals.

The central stamen serves as a platform for speaking, surrounded by layers of petals.

The petals, from the inside out, also grow from small to large.

In this way, some powerful interstellar forces can be assigned a separate seat.

For example, the Holy Elf Empire is a representative example.

Meanwhile, the larger petals on the outer perimeter can gather together representatives of suitable interstellar forces.

The attendees generally had no objections to the seating arrangement.

There are several entrances, one of which is specifically for the Emperor of the Dragon.

So when Emperor Xiaolong and his entourage appeared here, everyone in the venue fell silent.

All eyes were on the man, who appeared to be around thirty years old.

He is currently the highest-ranking person in the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, the Xiaolong Emperor!

Zhao Chen looked around the venue, his gaze sweeping over almost everyone, but lingering for a moment on those he knew.

The other party would nod slightly to show their understanding.

For example, the Azure Water Elf Queen Maritis from the Holy Elf Empire.

The four representatives of the capital city forces of the Scorching Holy Hammer Free Federation.

etc.

The number of participants from each faction is not fixed; some may have as many as ten people, while others may only have two or three.

For example, the Azure Water Fairy Queen Maritis brought a small team of ten people, all of whom were her trusted confidants.

It is also the team specifically responsible for the Space Trade Alliance project.

Therefore, the number of people in this meeting venue actually exceeded three hundred.

After Zhao Chen took his seat, the lights in the venue dimmed.

A beam of light fell on the stage in the middle.

At this moment, Huaya Lanlan came up.

Her current role is not only that of one of the leaders of this Universal Trade Alliance, but also the host of this meeting.

This clearly demonstrates Emperor Xiaolong's current support for the Bailan Interstellar Trade Group.

Although Huaya Lanlan, as an interstellar trader, hasn't appeared in this kind of host position for many years, her skills are still there.

As an interstellar trader, one needs to be versatile and adaptable to any situation.

"Welcome everyone."

May Bailan City shine with glory.

I, Huaya Lanlan, won't introduce myself; many of you here are already acquaintances.

The purpose of everyone's visit is quite clear.

Let's get straight to the point.

..."

Hua Yalan perfectly managed every stage of the meeting, during which Minister Li Yaqi, representing the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, also gave a speech.

At the beginning, it basically talked about the benefits of the Space Trade Alliance plan, etc.

At the end of this stage, Hana-ya Lanlan raised her hand, and a huge blueprint was presented to everyone.

That was a holographic image.

It is the known map of the universe.

It includes the interstellar universes of all the interstellar forces present, as well as those that are not present.

In short, it encompasses the entire known universe within the scope of exploration!

Within this known map of the universe, some areas can be seen to have already lit up.

Those locations happen to be the locations of the Dragonfly Interstellar Empire, the Holy Elf Empire, the Fairy Federation Tribal Universe, the Blazing Holy Hammer Free Federation, and so on...

The reason these interstellar powers lit up was naturally because they had signed letters of intent early on, agreeing to the implementation of this cosmic alliance plan.

Now, presenting it in such a visually striking way can deliver a direct and impactful experience to the representatives present who have not yet signed a letter of intent.

There was even a representative of an interstellar power who saw all the other cosmic civilizations around his universe light up, signifying that they had all joined the cosmic trade alliance.

His face looked worse than if he had eaten shit.

These guys, they clearly said they'd take a look first, but they all quietly signed letters of intent.

As luck would have it, these guys were sitting right next to him.

He glanced at it coldly.

These people guiltily looked away.

"As you all have seen,..."

This is the current map of the Cosmic Trade Alliance, and so many interstellar civilizations have joined our organization.

I believe that those of you who are still considering this should now have your answer.

Now is the time for you to make a decision.

A letter of intent will appear before you. Once you sign it, you will join our Universal Trade Alliance.

We will develop and prosper together.

We will sign a detailed cooperation agreement later.

"I, Hua Ya Lanlan, can guarantee with the reputation of our Bai Lan Interstellar Trade Group and the Flower Fairy Federation Tribe that this plan will absolutely not cause any loss to anyone or any force present!" Hua Ya Lanlan finished speaking.

She raised her hand and announced the start of the segment.

After a brief silence.

On the blueprint of that holographic image, new cosmic coordinates immediately lit up.

One...two...five...ten...

Meanwhile, below, more and more participants' signatures appeared on their letters of intent.

At this moment, even those who were still wavering in their hearts were swept up in the tide of development of this multiverse.

Because of the scale of this organizational plan, if they don't join, they risk falling behind and being overtaken by other interstellar civilizations.

This is something none of them wanted to see.

This segment only lasts ten minutes.

Soon, more than 90% of the area on the blueprint was lit up.

Only a few areas remained unlit.

The vast majority of them are insignificant universes, and may not even have reached the era of inter-universe technology, so they have little value.

However, there is a very conspicuous black spot in this area.

It's located in a corner of the map, but its cosmic scope is vast.

Most of the people present knew the identity of this cosmic civilization.

The Majas interstellar empire is a long-established T5 interstellar civilization, and there are even rumors that they have reached the T6 technology level.

This is the only known interstellar civilization of T5 level or above that has not joined this cosmic trade alliance.

When I saw this scene.

Zhao Chen's gaze shifted slightly, and the Azure Water Elf Queen, Maritis, who was seated on another petal-shaped seat, also cast her gaze upon him.

Although the actual impact of not joining such an interstellar civilization universe is not significant.

But this feels somewhat like a slap in the face.

Just then, Hua Ya Nini, who was sitting below the stage, seemed to have received some news. Her expression was very strange. She hesitated and looked at her older sister Hua Ya Lanlan on the stage, and then at Xiaolong Emperor in the audience.

"Your Majesty, is there anything else?" Minister Li Yaqi, with her keen observation, noticed Hua Ya Nini's unusual behavior and whispered in Zhao Chen's ear.

"Let Huaya Nini come over," Zhao Chen said.

Minister Li Yaqi nodded and immediately ordered someone to bring Hua Ya Nini over.

Hanaya Nini immediately came over.

On stage, Hana Ya Lanlan also noticed this. Her eyes changed slightly, and she realized that something must have happened.

But she was still on stage, so she couldn't show her doubts; she had to continue the meeting.

Hua Ya Nini walked up to Zhao Chen's side. She moved quickly, and even unconsciously flapped her wings as she walked, trying to fly to Zhao Chen.

"What happened?" Zhao Chen asked bluntly.

Hua Ya Nini hesitated for a moment, then said cautiously, "The message we just received..."

Our delegation, which was sent to the Mehran interstellar empire to personally deliver the invitation, was attacked by unidentified interstellar pirates on their interstellar cruise ship.

Because of the tradition of our Flower Fairy Federation tribe, our people gave up resisting when they saw that resistance was futile.

Because our identity is that of interstellar traders.

So usually, in this situation, the space pirates won't do anything to our people. As long as we pay a reasonable ransom, the space pirates will let our people go.

But... but this time something unexpected happened.

The space pirates slaughtered all the people on the interstellar cruise ship, a total of 3,200 people, all of them died.

More than 2,000 people from the interstellar cruise ship, more than 600 employees of our Bailan Interstellar Trading Group, and other people who were traveling with us were all brutally murdered.

Among them...of which..."

When Hua Ya Nini got to this point, she didn't continue.

"Continue," Zhao Chen said, his expression turning cold.

"Because the Maihas Interstellar Empire is quite special, when the personnel were sent there, there was also a team from the Imperial Business Department of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire Legion, totaling ten people."

They were all... all beheaded.

This is...this is footage of the scene taken by the people who arrived later. "Huaya Nini projected a photo of the scene in front of Zhao Chen.

The moment Zhao Chen saw it, his eyes turned blood red.

Minister Li Yaqi, who was standing to the side, covered her mouth.

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