Li Yao opened his mouth and was about to argue, when Jin Tuyi waved his hands and said, "You must think that I'm glorifying myself, vilifying the Federation, and portraying the demons of the Blood Demon Sector as pure, innocent rabbits, right?
"That's not what I meant at all.
"In fact, it doesn't matter whether or not the Xing Yao Federation issued war bonds against the Blood Demon Sector, because the Blood Demon Sector has been actively planning the invasion of the Tian Yuan Realm since the moment it discovered the Tian Yuan Realm.
"However, two factors hindered the invasion plan.
"Firstly, the Tian Yuan Realm was too far away from the Blood Demon Sector at that time. The super large demon beasts, devilish warships, skeleton tanks, and demon emperors were unable to pass through the narrow and unstable wormholes. Even if they were teleported to the Tian Yuan Realm, it was barely possible for them to establish themselves in the Blood Demon Sector due to the lack of supplies.
"Secondly, the Blood Demon Sector was seriously divided. The Feather Clan, the Insect Clan, the Horn Clan, the Sea Clan, and the Claw Clan were all scheming against each other.
"Decades after the Tian Yuan Realm was discovered, a civil war had just ended in the Blood Demon Sector. The Feather Clan, the Insect Clan, the Sea Clan, and the Claw Clan joined hands and divided the 'Horn Flame Kingdom', a kingdom of demons ruled by the Horn Clan, making the Horn Clan a vassal of the four clans.
"Look. Everybody is equally ambitious and wants to swallow each other as soon as possible.
"However, the Blood Demon Sector has developed to the maximum. It is powerful right now, but it is short of resources. Therefore, the Blood Demon Sector decided to attack first.
"The Xing Yao Federation is still in the phase of rapid growth. Its capability is growing day by day, and its resources are slightly more abundant than those of the Blood Demon Sector. Therefore, the Blood Demon Sector decided to attack later.
"In essence, what's the difference between us? They are … the two Night Hunters in the Dark Forest that you mentioned. They are ruthless, merciless, and highly nervous in order to survive. Their minds are filled with persecutory delusions. "
"Hehe. Vulture Li Yao, even if your 'same-origin theory' is not supported by any evidence, I still believe you because our two species are too similar. We are both cruel, greedy, cruel, and ambitious, and we are both trying to conquer everything that we see! "
Li Yao sniffed. Intense brilliance beamed out of his eyes, like a cock that was raising its glamorous feathers.
Jin Tuyi. "I see contempt and disdain in your eyes. In fact, although you say that 'same-origin' and 'same-origin', 'same-origin', 'human-being' and 'same-origin', in your heart, you still think that we are different to each other to be to be true, to be true.
"Are you thinking that we are highly united and that everyone is equal? How can the democratic and free Star Glory Federation be the same as the evil demons that follow the law of the jungle, who are ruthless, bloodthirsty, and do not even have the slightest ethics between father and daughter? "
"Let me tell you something. No species is born to be cruel. It is just a matter of resources.
"The Blood Demon Sector is barren. There are not enough resources to support too many experts. Therefore, if there are too many silver-blood demons … Most of them will have to be consumed through cruel internal strife or by invading the Tian Yuan Realm!
"It's like a mountain cannot accommodate two tigers. The number of tigers in a forest is limited. If the tigers do not fight each other, their number will exceed the load of the environment, which will lead to the collapse of the entire ecosystem.
"We have to be cruel. We have to fight each other. If we don't, the result will be that the number of silver-blood demons will increase exponentially. All the resources will be used up in only a few decades, and all the demons will starve to death.
"The Xing Yao Federation, on the other hand, has been at war for hundreds of years. Naturally, it has evolved into a culture of internal unity and unity.
"If we change our environment and you live in the Blood Demon Sector, which is barren of resources, and we live in the Tian Yuan Realm, which is surrounded by foreign enemies, you will be as cruel and merciless as we are, and we will be as united and passionate as you.
"After all this talk, I only want to tell you that it is useless to convince me, the commander-in-chief of the Coalition Army of Demons, or even the entire Blood Demon Sector. You have to convince the Tian Yuan Realm, the Xing Yao Federation, and your ambitious compatriots who are eager to expand their territory and slay the devils!
"Trust me. It will be a hundred times more difficult to convince them than it is to convince me!"
Li Yao said solemnly, "Senior Jin, I don't want to argue with you about the goodness and evilness of human nature. There is no answer to the question! Even if you really imagine all the Cultivators to be so despicable, I will have nothing to say! But faced with the threat of the Imperium of True Human Beings, even the most ambitious Cultivators who hate demons will calm down and think carefully about how to survive, won't they? "
Jin Tuyi smiled. "In your opinion, under the threat of the Imperium of True Human Beings, the Heaven's Origin Sector, the Flying Star Sector, and the Blood Demon Sector should join hands, right?
"The Flying Star Sector boasts powerful space cruising and space jumping abilities. The Tian Yuan Realm is deeply rooted in the Heaven's Origin Sector. It has a lot of experience in planet construction and running a big government. The Blood Demon Sector boasts advanced biochemical technology and can provide the strongest miners. We should join hands and develop Boneyard, the resource planets in the Flying Star Sector, and even vaster worlds. Only in such a way will we be able to resist the Imperium of True Human Beings, right?"
"Yes!"
Li Yao replied resolutely.
Jin Tuyi continued asking, "Then, in the new coalition, what position will the demon miners be in? Slaves? "
Li Yao shook his head. "Of course not. Even if the two parties cannot be integrated in the short term, we can at least reach an equal agreement. The demon miners are just like the human miners. Of course, they will have their own rewards, rights, and benefits. I believe that after tremendous resources are excavated, both the civilians of human beings and the bottom-level demons will live a better life than right now."
Jin Tuyi smiled and said, "Alright. I believe that the Imperium of True Human Beings does exist for now. I also believe that the cooperation of the Heaven's Origin Sector, the Flying Star Sector, and the Blood Demon Sector is necessary. I also believe that the demon miners who are strong and adapted to the harsh environment will be an indispensable part of the plan to resist the Imperium of True Human Beings.
"Then, take a guess. If I were the Speaker of the Xing Yao Federation and the leader of the Cultivators, what would I do when faced with such information?
"I could resist the pressure to step down and the humiliation of being cursed as a 'traitor'. I would try to appease the fury of the people and suppress the hatred of hundreds of years. I would reach a ceasefire agreement with the Blood Demon Sector and usher in peace.
"But in such a case, a lot of war bonds and victory funds would not be cashed in. A lot of sects and Cultivators would go bankrupt. The economic system based on the conquest of the Blood Demon Sector would be on the verge of collapse. Even the government under my leadership would definitely collapse.
"Yes. Of course, we could develop Boneyard and the resource planets of the Flying Star Sector on a large scale. But it would take decades for a virtuous circle to be formed and for high returns. Distant water cannot quench the present thirst.
"Besides, after a peace agreement is reached, the demons will enjoy the same legal status as human beings. When the demons are hired to mine, they will certainly be paid and enjoy benefits. Also, they will be shipped to Boneyard or the Flying Star Sector, which is so far away. Will their wages and benefits be low?
"The cost of every miner will certainly be very high!
"Besides, now that there is a comprehensive peace and everybody is united against the external forces, the major forces of the Blood Demon Sector will certainly have a place in the future alliance, right? Who will be the leader of the alliance in the war against the Imperium of True Human Beings?
"There are many problems that can't be solved just by touching your lips and uttering the word 'peace'."
"However, I have a second option."
Two black flames beamed out of Jin Tuyi's eyes. Baring his sharp teeth, he smiled and said, "Young man, let me tell you what I would do if I were the leader of the Cultivators of the Xing Yao Federation.
"Firstly, I would publicize the threat of the Imperium of True Human Beings and send a delegation to the Blood Demon Sector, hoping to reach a comprehensive peace with the Blood Demon Sector, just like what you are doing right now.
"Secondly, in the next three to five years, send a large number of exchange delegations to the Blood Demon Sector. While exporting the technologies that do not hurt the demon race, we will also observe the situation of the Blood Demon Sector and map it.
"In the meantime, in the large-scale communication with the Flying Star Sector, I would develop the technologies of Crystal Suit and starships at a high speed. Under the pretext of 'dealing with the Imperium of True Human Beings', I would expand the Crystal Suit Legions to at least thirty Crystal Suit Legions in five years.
"Thirdly, in three to five years, after the comprehensive survey of the Blood Demon Sector is completed, the thirty Crystal Suit Legions and the powerful fleets from the Flying Star Sector will be deployed, and the demons will be intoxicated by the wine of 'peace'. Then, they will gather all their troops and strike the Blood Demon Sector, destroying the core forces of the Blood Demon Sector!
"Of course, the decapitation strategy can be implemented first. For example, the leaders of the demon race can be invited to the Tian Yuan Realm to participate in the peace festival and be killed once and for all. Those are just details that need no further elaboration.
"Fourthly, after suppressing the resistance of the demons thunderously, all the demons will be converted into 'slaves' and sent to Boneyard or the Flying Star Sector for mining!
"In such a way, the war bonds and funds issued earlier will be redeemed with the land of the Blood Demon Sector, the towns of the major demon kingdoms, and the slaves themselves. The stability of the government and the economic system of the Federation will be maintained.
"More importantly, the slaves will be free of cost. They can be commanded to mine on Boneyard or the resource planets of the Flying Star Sector. Every drop of oil in their bones will be exploited. It won't matter even if they are exhausted to death on the glittering crystals!
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