Half an hour later, the Eastern Alliance's parliament voted.
At the same time, a decree was issued for all major planets to begin migrating.
All resources were to be allocated in a unified manner.
The military began to take action.
Most of the planets were located farther away from the Eastern Alliance, where resources were scarce. They were headed for the heart of the Eastern Alliance's territory.
Troops were still stationed on planets that were important to both the Northern Alliance and the Western Alliance.
As for the migration plans, they began to study them in order to find the most reasonable solution.
Lan Jue was the first to receive the news. Lan Qing had invited him to his headquarters.
"What do you think?" Lan Qing looked at Lan Jue, a rare smile on his cold face.
Lan Jue didn't say anything. Instead, he gave Lan Qing a thumbs-up.
"Didn't see this coming, did you?" Lan Qing smiled.
Lan Jue nodded. He really hadn't expected this.
In a parliament filled with strife and strife, this was a decision that had to be made. There were too many people who had to give up or be affected. For the Eastern Alliance to make such a decision in the end was more than just a wise decision.
Lan Jue had never liked politicians, but now he found that his sense of belonging to the Eastern Alliance had grown.
Only the stability and support of the Eastern Alliance could help them fight their enemies!
"But there's also some bad news." Lan Qing's face grew serious, and his voice was low.
"What is it?" Lan Jue asked.
Lan Qing continued. "The Western Alliance is investigating the area where the Northern Alliance's Seventh Fleet was destroyed. They've found traces of the alien home worlds there.
They've also fought them.
They refuse to acknowledge the information you've brought back and refuse to allow the Eastern Alliance to share any information with them in the future. "
Lan Jue's face darkened. "How could they be so stupid?"
Lan Qing said. "I'm afraid this has something to do with you. The Western Alliance's resistance is largely due to the support of the Austin family.
I'm afraid this has something to do with you as well.
After the marriage between the Austin family and the Eastern Alliance's Chief Zhou Xue failed, their attitude towards the Eastern Alliance took a sharp turn for the worse.
Their family's interests may have played a part, but what happened to you was also a trigger. "
Lan Jue shrugged helplessly. "There's nothing I can do about it. I've always been polite to them.
At least I let Li Cha live.
He tried to make things difficult for us several times, but I didn't kill him because I felt guilty.
Poor bastard. Qianlin wasn't going to marry him, it was all part of the Clairvoyant's plan.
We can't interfere with the West's affairs right now, we just need to get as strong as we can.
Besides, it's not like there's no way to deal with the Western Alliance. "
Lan Qing smiled. "Yes, of course there's a way. If you can think of it, then so can the higher-ups.
Some things are irresistible. "
…
Western Alliance, Europa.
Located in the heart of Europa's capital, the Hexagon Building was a landmark that had a long history. It was also the home of the Austin family.
The oval insignia of the Austin family with a maple leaf glowed brightly in the sunlight at the top of the building.
Even from far away, it could be easily seen.
Sylva Austin was the current head of the Austin family. His office was on the top floor of the Hexagon Building, surrounded by a ring of glass that gave him a panoramic view of Europa.
He sat behind a huge desk, handling all sorts of government affairs. He was also the Chief Minister of the Western Alliance, so he had to work until dusk every day.
He also had to attend to social engagements.
But it was precisely because of his presence that the Austin family was able to maintain its strength.
At least when it came to politicians, they were without a doubt the number one family in the Western Alliance.
"Chief." A crisp voice sounded from the communicator.
The only person who could contact him directly and speak without permission was Sylva Austin's most trusted secretary, Judy.
Sylva frowned. He knew that Judy would not disturb him like this unless it was something important.
"What happened?" Sylva asked in a low voice.
Judy's voice sounded. "Master Sylva, it's urgent. I need to report it to you in person."
"Come in," Sylva said in a low voice.
Judy's words meant that she was already outside the door.
The door opened and Judy, a blonde woman in a black business suit and black-rimmed glasses, walked in quickly.
She came to Sylva's side and bowed slightly before saying quickly, "Chief, the Eastern Alliance suddenly announced that they're holding a national auction.
The auction involves vital crystals, but they didn't send us an invitation.
But they didn't send us an invitation. They only invited the Northern Alliance officials and some of the top families in the Northern Alliance.
Of the Western Alliance's financial groups, only the Hanhai Group was invited.
The other financial groups, families, and even the officials were not invited. "
Sylva's face twisted into a cold smile. "They're retaliating against us for our attitude towards them.
Don't worry about it.
As long as the aliens are still here, we can still get our hands on vital crystals. Why must we auction theirs?
But they're willing to pay the price. They're actually offering vital crystals for auction.
This is out of my expectations. "
"But this time the Eastern Alliance is offering a total of one hundred vital crystals.
That's several times more than what we know of the three Major Leagues. "Judy's voice was tinged with urgency.
She was a very qualified secretary, but no matter who she was, she had an unparalleled passion for the continuation of life.
"What did you say?"
Sylva cried out, his eyes filled with disbelief. "The Eastern Alliance is offering a hundred vital crystals?
How is that possible?
How did they manage to kill so many aliens?
And they're even willing to part with the crystals. "Sylva's breathing quickened.
The Eastern Alliance was doing this to target the Western Alliance.
But everyone knew how important vital crystals and the exuvium process they produced were to humanity.
There was no way the East would hand over so many vital crystals in a fit of pique. That meant they had more for their own research.
If the East had so many vital crystals, then it was clear they had discovered an alien lair. If that was the case, then the information they brought back was correct.
They really did find the alien home worlds.
That was the most fatal point for Sylva.
He was the one who insisted the Eastern Alliance's information was false. That was why the Western Alliance was so adamant about the Eastern Alliance.
The auction of the Vital Crystals was like a slap to his face. It stung and stung.
But Sylva was the Western Alliance's chief political officer. He had a wealth of experience in the political arena.
After a brief moment of shock he calmed down. "Send a letter of inquiry to the Eastern Alliance. Ask them why they didn't invite us to the auction.
Vital crystals are a treasure that belongs to all of humanity. It will be of great benefit to humanity's evolution.
Of course the three Major Leagues will need to work on it together. When it comes to genetic research, the Western Alliance has a unique advantage.
No matter what, we must attend. "
"Yes sir!" Judy's eyes flashed. Her mind was already working out the right words to say.
Sylva stood and walked to the window, peering out into the distance.
He loved looking out from his office. The view here was perfect, and it gave him a sense of control.
"Send a letter to the Northern Alliance as well. Have them join us in pressuring the Eastern Alliance.
Let's all work together to get the crystals at the lowest cost.
Also contact the military, have them send a scouting fleet to the Shattered Starfields.
We need to find out where the aliens are headed. We need to give the public an explanation. "
Despite the passive nature of the situation, Sylva was determined to find the best way to deal with it.
He never would have guessed the Eastern Alliance would use such a method to deal with the Western Alliance.
Who would have guessed the Eastern Alliance would be willing to part with so many vital crystals?
They had nothing to fear!
Reproduction. That was a word that meant a great deal to any race.
The Eastern Alliance's upcoming national auction was called Reproduction.
Reproduction was the continuation of life, the continuation of a race.
Exuvium technology was becoming more and more accepted. Although it required a lot of experimentation, it was proven to be effective on Adepts with strong constitutions.
More and more experiments were needed to prove how exuvium technology would work on normal humans.
According to the Major League's latest research, exuvium technology could increase a human's life force tenfold. In other words, a human could live for more than a thousand years.
A tenfold increase in life force!
Although it was not immortality in the true sense, it was already an unparalleled improvement for the entire human race.
Power, money, women, and more. None of these were as important as life itself.
Without a long life, how could one enjoy all of this?
That was why exuvium technology had attracted the attention of the entire human race.
But the lack of vital crystals was the biggest obstacle to the exuvium technology's development.
Please.