Spirit Sword sighed. "Ever since I was a child, I've only sensed the Tree God four times in total, except for the Grand Worship Ceremony once every ten years. These four times were when I went out to hunt or when I encountered extreme danger. If it weren't for the Tree God's existence scaring away the monsters, I would have long become their food."
Ding Meng pondered and said, "Is there anyone else who can sense it besides you?"
Spirit Sword shook his head and said, "Most people can't sense it. Only a very few people can sense it. Once they sense that the Tree God is nearby, this person will usually receive the favor of the God. You said that the Tree God has been observing you, perhaps he has an important mission for you."
Ding Meng was stunned. "You know, I'm a normal human being."
Spirit Sword shook his head. "No, if you were on the space station, the Tree God wouldn't pay attention to you. But as long as you come to our Azure Wood Star, the Tree God treats all the creatures on the planet equally."
Ding Meng pondered and said, "Can I understand it this way? Let's borrow your point of view. Any creature on the ground of Azure Wood Star 36 can be regarded as the Tree God's people?"
Spirit Sword said, "Yes, that's right."
Ding Meng was somewhat expectant. "I also want to see this legendary God."
Spirit Sword said, "You will see him. I originally wanted to invite Miss Jun to the Tree God. I'm looking forward to finding out the origin of these two holy swords."
The Thousand Leaves Sect was very close to the Divine Forest. Ding Meng decided to contact Kadiga again before setting off. He had a faint feeling that things were more complicated than what Kadiga and Spirit Sword had said. The God War Alliance had spent so much effort, and it was estimated that it was not just to see the Tree God.
While Ding Meng and Spirit Sword were discussing, Ding Meng strolled to the waterfall. Seeing that there was no one around, he turned on the wrist device.
However, this time, the virtual screen did not appear. The wrist device indicated that it could not contact Kadiga. In this case, it was usually because the wrist device had been completely turned off and could not be accurately located.
Ding Meng immediately felt a shadow in his heart. Could something have happened to Commander Kadiga?
Ding Meng sent out another command, but the wristband still showed that it could not reach Kadiga. His face sank. "There must be some new changes in the space station."
Xiao Ai analyzed, "That's very likely. Kardika said that the Alliance has sent a new fleet over, so I'm afraid they're about to start a war. However, these Green Tree Clansmen still don't seem to know anything."
Ding Meng said, "Let's reach the Tree of God first."
The two of them had guessed correctly. At the same time, on the space station, Kadiga was slowly walking through the tunnel with his four subordinates. The other fleet had already entered the port. Ten minutes ago, Commander Zhi Yan had sent a notice that a confidential meeting would be held in the space station's conference room, and Kadiga was invited to attend.
Upon receiving this notification, Kadiga knew that something was amiss. Instead of discussing via video conference, Captain Zhi Yan wanted to have a meeting in the conference hall. Whatever Captain Zhi Yan was about to announce was probably something big.
As expected, after the doors to the conference hall opened, all the hundreds of seats were filled. All the captains and first officers had been invited. This kind of meeting was usually a pre-war military mobilization meeting.
Zhi Yan was sitting at the center of the long table. Currently, Zhi Yan had been sent by the upper echelons of the God War Alliance, and his command authority was one level higher than Kadiga's. Thus, Kadiga could only sit opposite him.
However, there was something that made Kadiga very angry. He scanned the hall and realized that Boting was actually sitting in the back row, looking like he had no respect for the world.
Without his permission, Boting had been released from military law. There was no doubt that this was Zhi Yan's order. However, it was easy to understand. Zhi Yan was Boting's uncle, and among the six major factions, he and Zhi Yan belonged to different factions. They had always been at odds with each other, so today's meeting would not be as easy as it seemed.
As expected, a galactic map had been generated on the conference table. The Green Tree of Planet 36 was zoomed in, and all kinds of data were constantly being updated.
Zhi Yan was still very polite to Kadiga. He took the initiative to shake his hand before sitting down. "Captain Kadiga, I have been sent by the upper echelons to reinforce Green Tree Space Station. It is an honor to work with you."
Kadiga frowned. "There is still a need for reinforcements here?"
"Yes!"
Zhi Yan replied without batting an eyelid. "The Alliance is worried that we do not have enough military power, so they have sent my fleet as reinforcements."
Kadiga asked, "Green Tree Planet 36?"
Zhi Yan's voice grew louder. "Yes, the Alliance has already held an official meeting and decided to launch a military operation. They have also authorized me to be the military commander."
Kadiga did not doubt him. Zhi Yan would not lie about something like this. He also asked without batting an eyelid, "What does Captain Zhi Yan plan to do?"
Zhi Yan pointed at the 3D map on the table and said, "My plan is to split our forces into two groups. The first group, Captain Kadiga, will lead your First Fleet to launch a frontal attack from the sky. The second group, my Second Fleet, will cooperate with you to land on the surface of the sea. We will then form an encirclement and clear out the things inside the super forest. I will send the specific battle plan and route to your command center …"
Kardika had long been mentally prepared for this news, but he was truly shocked by Zhi Yan's plan of action. There were seventy million Green Tree clansmen below, but in Zhi Yan's eyes, they were nothing more than 'things' that could be exterminated at any time.
Although he did not have a good impression of the Green Tree Tribe, he respected life. As long as it was life, it should not be trampled on, not to mention that these were all innocent lives.
If they really did that, then their God War Alliance would be no different from the invaders. No matter how correct the dark forest laws of the universe were, he only knew one thing: invaders would not have a good ending.
Zhi Yan said, "Captain Kadiga, if you have any suggestions, feel free to raise them."
Kadiga said expressionlessly, "I have no objections. I just want to ask a few questions."
Zhi Yan said, "Please ask!"
Kadiga said, "Captain Zhi Yan, if my fleet launches an attack, it will unavoidably hurt the Green Spirit Divine Tree in the center. Is there a better way to avoid that?"
This was a very important question. The Alliance had always hoped to make a fuss about the central divine tree, but now they had decided to attack directly. Wasn't this a little contradictory?
Zhi Yan also understood that this question could not be avoided. He muttered, "Captain Kadiga, I'll be frank with you. Our first target is not the Green Spirit Divine Tree, but the rich superconductor crystal mine beneath the tree."
Kadiga was shocked when he heard this. There was no record of this in the various reconnaissance records in the database. How did this guy know?
Could it be that this guy had a spy on planet 36?
"Understood!"
Kadiga nodded. "The second question is that the Alliance has always wanted to research the secret of the Green Tree Tribe's longevity. Our large-scale attack will only cause casualties, so how can we research it?"
Zhi Yan said, "Don't worry about this. We can't completely wipe out the Green Tree Tribe. When the time comes, we will build a research facility on the surface and conduct experiments directly."
Kadiga was stunned. "The Alliance forbids any form of live experiments."
Zhi Yan replied, "That only applies to the humans of our God War Star Field. The Green Tree Tribe is not included."
This was a classic example of being unreasonable. It was not directed at Kadiga, but at the Green Tree Tribe. If the two fleets were to act together, it would be an unprecedented disaster for the Green Tree Tribe. This was not an outcome that Kadiga wanted to see.
Kadiga's expression did not look good. "Captain Zhi Yan, I'm afraid this is not the unanimous opinion of the Alliance's upper echelons, is it?"
Zhi Yan did not directly answer his question. Instead, he said earnestly, "Everyone here should be aware of the Alliance's situation. Starlink has been expanding year after year, and the population has increased time and time again, but the resources needed to maintain the planet are being depleted bit by bit. If we don't think of a solution soon, Starlink will no longer be everyone's home. This is a very good opportunity. Planet 36 has a beautiful ecological environment, rich in mineral resources, and suitable for living. We can build a colony for the remaining Green Tree Tribe members to live in, and some of the people on Starlink can migrate here to relieve the pressure on Starlink. If possible, we can even make planet 36 the native planet to strengthen the Alliance. If we win this battle, everyone here will be the first batch of contributors to the expansion of our God War Star Field …"
Whispers and discussions immediately broke out in the hall. It was obvious that most people were moved by his words.
Kadiga, on the other hand, was deeply shocked. This plan sounded very grand, but there was a problem with it. This was definitely not a plan formulated by the six major factions. It was definitely Zhi Yan's personal plan, or rather, it was the ambition of the Blue Light Group that Zhi Yan belonged to.
Kadiga was not the kind of person who was overflowing with love, but this crazy plan was no different from a crime against humanity in his eyes.
Most importantly, the Green Tree Tribe's Planet 36 was very strange. The upper echelons of the Long Voyage Alliance that he belonged to were the anti-war faction. This was because their faction placed more emphasis on research in technology, energy, biology, medicine, exotic species, and other fields. They had given a clear opinion on the Green Tree Tribe's research over the years: there were too many unknowns on Planet 36. If they could avoid using force, they should try their best not to use force. They were not as weak as they seemed.
Kadiga asked, "When will the operation begin?"
Zhi Yan answered, "In 48 hours."
Kadiga fell silent.
Zhi Yan asked, "Captain Kadiga, do you have any other questions?"
Kadiga turned around and walked towards the door. "I've been feeling a little unwell recently."
Zhi Yan's expression did not change. He said calmly, "Captain Kadiga, please rest well during this period. The First Fleet will be temporarily commanded by Vice Captain Zhi Bo. What do you think?"
Kadiga did not answer. He just paused for a moment, then quickly walked out of the hall.