"Venerable Radiance, I didn't expect that a mere Sora Race would draw a powerful being like you here."
Venerable Fire Rat looked at the descending Venerable Radiance, his heart heavy, the pressure and restraint he felt no lighter than what his Divine Power endured.
Because the arrival of Venerable Radiance proved that what Lei Wen said was true: the Sora Race had indeed become a vassal race of the Pinnacle Human Race.
It also meant that his plan to seize the Secret Technique and Spiritual Treasure left by Elder Tula, the pillar of the Sora Race, had completely failed!
Nineteen heard this and said indifferently, "What, do you have an opinion?"
"It's not an opinion, but the Sora Race is close to my East Territory Alliance. Since they suddenly became a vassal of the Human Race, as a member of the East Territory Alliance, I naturally need to show some concern."
Facing the renowned Venerable Radiance, Venerable Fire Rat dared not offend him, so he spoke in a gentle tone, bringing up his newly joined backer, the East Territory Alliance.
Nineteen looked down at Venerable Fire Rat, a hint of surprise in his voice, "I remember the Fire Rat Race has always been independent. Why did they suddenly join the East Territory Alliance?"
The Fire Rat Race are rock-based life forms. Their overall strength is more than a cut above the Sora Race, including Venerable Fire Rat, there are a total of 7 Universe Venerables, one of whom is a High-level Venerables.
Even a race of the Sora Race's strength, relying on a Universe Overlord pillar, can secure a stable Domain. The Fire Rat Race naturally has a larger Domain for reproduction and living.
And because Venerable Fire Rat rose to prominence a long time ago, the race has been reproducing and living in the Universe Domain for quite a long time, and its potential also exceeds that of the Sora Race.
All along, the Fire Rat Race has been an independent race and has not participated in any Alliance. Perhaps due to the small size of their Domain, other race Alliances rarely bothered them.
Facing the question posed by Nineteen, Venerable Fire Rat did not answer, nor did he wish to.
To be honest, he had never thought of joining the East Territory Alliance. If he could, he would rather join a super-force led by a Pinnacle Race, such as the Ancestral God Sect, Northern Territory Alliance, or Space Beast Alliance.
But circumstances left him no choice; the Universe Master of the East Territory Alliance personally descended to 'invite' him, and he couldn't refuse!
"Since the Sora Race is a vassal of the Human Race, I shall take my leave now."
Venerable Fire Rat's voice remained gentle, "Please, Venerable Radiance, withdraw your Domain."
Seeing the arrival of Venerable Radiance, Venerable Fire Rat felt there was no need to stay and intended to leave and return to his race.
"Threatening the Human Race's vassal race, and you think you can just leave like that?" Nineteen asked indifferently.
Silence.
As Nineteen's words fell, there was complete silence within the Domain.
Pewo, Lei Wen, and Holt, the three Universe Venerables of the Sora Race, looked at Nineteen in astonishment.
They hadn't expected this Venerable Radiance to be so overbearing; even with Venerable Fire Rat actively backing down, he still wouldn't let the other party leave!
Venerable Fire Rat was stunned at first, then his expression turned gloomy, "Venerable Radiance, what do you mean by that?"
He had actively retreated upon seeing the Human Venerable Radiance descend, giving him ample Face, yet the other party was relentless and unwilling to let him leave.
What was this? This was completely disregarding him!
"Hand over a top-tier Heavy Treasure, otherwise, you'll stay here," Nineteen said with an indifferent expression.
"Make me hand over a top-tier Heavy Treasure?"
Flames burned fiercely around Venerable Fire Rat, just like the unvented rage in his heart.
During this opening of the Original Star, he risked his life to venture inside. Because his venturing time wasn't long and his luck wasn't very good, he had only obtained two top-tier Heavy Treasures.
And now, Venerable Radiance was demanding he hand over a top-tier Heavy Treasure, which truly enraged him.
…
"Venerable Fire Rat is very angry."
"I can tell. Do you think Venerable Fire Rat dares to make a move?"
"How could he dare? Even if he did, he couldn't do anything to Venerable Radiance, and his race would be implicated."
"For the sake of his race, he will definitely endure it and hand over a top-tier Heavy Treasure."
"Haha, this is truly satisfying!"
"Indeed, how arrogant Venerable Fire Rat was when he coerced us earlier, and now he's just as stifled!"
Pewo, Lei Wen, and Holt, the three Sora Race Venerables, watched Venerable Fire Rat, whose body was fiercely burning with flames, their hearts filled with schadenfreude and joy.
Earlier, Venerable Fire Rat had been utterly arrogant, threatening to slaughter the Sora Race to force them to hand over the Secret Techniques and Spiritual Treasures left by Elder Tula.
But with the arrival of Venerable Radiance, the arrogant Venerable Fire Rat immediately became obedient, and he would likely have to swallow his pride even when faced with the threat of leaving behind a top-tier Heavy Treasure.
"A top-tier Heavy Treasure, is it?"
Flames burned fiercely around Venerable Fire Rat as he replied with a slightly trembling voice, "I'll give it to you!"
Whoosh!
Subsequently, a streak of light flew out from Venerable Fire Rat and landed within the brilliant light.
Upon seeing this, Nineteen's mind stirred slightly, and the brilliant light immediately engulfed the streak of light, then brought over a hammer-shaped weapon Domain.
He split off a wisp of Divine Power and imprinted a life mark on the hammer-shaped weapon, and a piece of information instantly entered his consciousness.
"Alright, you may leave." Nineteen confirmed that the hammer-shaped weapon he received was indeed a top-tier Heavy Treasure from the Original Star, then withdrew his Domain.
Venerable Fire Rat watched Nineteen put away the top-tier Heavy Treasure, the flames on his body burning even more fiercely, yet he still suppressed the rage in his heart and teleported away.
No choice!
For the sake of his race, he had to bow his head and endure, otherwise, it would bring disaster to his race!
The Human Race is a Pinnacle Race, and also the leader of the super-force Hong Alliance; a mere Fire Rat Race simply cannot provoke them.
Even the East Territory Alliance, behind the Fire Rat Race, would have to bow its head in front of the Pinnacle Human Race…!
"Haha, Venerable Fire Rat is probably going crazy with anger."
"Naturally. With Venerable Fire Rat's personality, after suffering such a huge loss, yet only being able to hold it in and endure, it would be strange if he didn't go mad with rage."
"Hmph, he wanted to seize the Secret Techniques and valuable treasures left by Elder Tula. Faced with the descending Venerable Radiance, not only did he fail, but he also lost a top-tier Heavy Treasure. He truly brought this upon himself."
Pewo, Lei Wen, and Holt, the three Sora Race Venerables, watched Venerable Fire Rat leave, suppressing his anger, and immediately gloated.
Becoming a vassal of the Human Race, or more precisely, the Human Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company, they no longer resisted it so much, and even felt a sense of relief.
If they had joined a certain Alliance force, they would certainly have had to hand over the Secret Techniques left by Elder Tula first, and then they would have suffered exploitation and oppression from powerful races.
Because their race had no Universe Overlord, they had no say in the Alliance forces and would definitely be at the bottom of the Alliance races!
But it was different for them to become a vassal race of the Human Universe Artifact & Potion Refining Company. Although their status was still not high, it was definitely better than staying in an Alliance force.
The Human Race is a vast enterprise. They would not have the intention of seizing the Secret Techniques and Spiritual Treasures left by Elder Tula for free. They could exchange these for resources and contributions, to be used for race development and the resurrection of Elder Mu Yi.
More importantly, with the Human Race's protection, they only needed to focus on serving the Human Race, and other race Alliances would not be able to threaten them.
As the three Sora Race Venerables secretly communicated their relief, Nineteen shifted his gaze.
"Alright, Venerable Fire Rat has left. Your Sora Race is safe."
Nineteen said indifferently, "If there are any crises in the future, you can crush the Divine Power token I gave you.
"Remember, in two hundred years, the Human Race will send someone over."
"Understood."
Pewo and Holt, after receiving Lei Wen's message and learning of the conditions the Human Race had given the Sora Race, quickly nodded respectfully.
Nineteen nodded slightly, withdrew his Domain, and had the Immortal plant life use Divine Kingdom Teleportation to leave.
The three Sora Race Venerables watched Nineteen leave, and their somewhat taut hearts relaxed.
Nothing else, the pressure Venerable Radiance exerted on them was immense. After all, even an existence like Venerable Fire Rat, a Universe Overlord, had to swallow his pride and admit defeat.
With Venerable Radiance gone, they also planned to inform the King-level Immortal core members of their race about the news of Elder Tula's demise.
And also inform them that the Sora Race had become a vassal race of the Human Race, and for a long time to come, they would have to fight for their race and for the Human Race!
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Original Universe, Fire Rat Race Domain.
Inside a magnificent palace in the Void.
After Venerable Fire Rat left the Secret Realm where the Sora Race resided, he immediately returned to the Universe Domain occupied by his race.
"Venerable Radiance, Human Venerable Radiance!"
Venerable Fire Rat roared in his heart, forced by Venerable Radiance to hand over a top-tier Heavy Treasure, filling his heart with endless rage.
Earlier, when the Universe Master of the East Territory Alliance descended, forcing him to join the East Territory Alliance, he had already been seething with anger.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone directly to the Sora Race's dwelling and birthplace to cause trouble without confirming the demise of Elder Tula of the Sora Race.
As it turned out, Elder Tula of the Sora Race had indeed perished, just as the East Territory Alliance's intelligence had indicated.
Originally, he could have smoothly obtained the treasures and Secret Techniques through coercion, but the sudden arrival of the Human Venerable Radiance disrupted everything!
Venerable Radiance's strength was mysterious, with very few combat records after becoming a Universe Venerable. He primarily relied on Domain-type Arcana Treasures to suppress enemies.
In the battle where the Human Hong Alliance seized the Hundred Birds Valley, he single-handedly suppressed over a hundred High-level Venerables, rendering them unable to move, earning him immense renown throughout the entire Original Universe.
Venerable Fire Rat was just the most ordinary Universe Overlord. It took him two or three moves to kill a High-level Venerables, and he couldn't even instantly kill some Mid-level Venerables with extremely strong life-saving methods.
Facing Venerable Radiance, whose strength was mysterious, whose life-saving methods were extremely formidable, and who was backed by the Human Race and Void River Master…
He could only bow his head and humiliatingly hand over a top-tier Heavy Treasure!
"This Venerable Radiance is full of treasures. I don't believe a Universe Master wouldn't be tempted!" Venerable Fire Rat roared angrily in his heart.
In his opinion, a Universe Venerable full of treasures, even richer than some Universe Masters, would inevitably attract the covetousness of rogue Universe Masters.
But how could he know that with the treasure configuration on Nineteen, those who could kill and seize treasures didn't care for them, and those who cared for them couldn't do anything.
And those in-between Universe Masters, who wanted to seize treasures, would have to think thrice. Was it worth offending someone whose Clone alone could make Wuju Master bow his head…
Void River Master!
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Time flowed, and a hundred years gradually passed.