The Flame Elf King's words undoubtedly gave the Elf Kings present a way out.

Actually, this was a rhetorical tactic used by Zhao Chen and the Flame Elf King.

Zhao Chen first revealed an astonishingly high price, which even the Elf Kings could not accept.

The Flame Elf King stepped forward again and offered a seemingly reasonable 'price'.

Zhao Chen then said, "How many you are willing to send depends on your own wishes."

Our Xiaolong Interstellar Empire will never force anything.

From my own perspective, naturally I would like to receive as much help as possible.

After all, everyone has witnessed the combat power of our Xiaolong Star Legion fleet.

The only weakness is the number of interstellar warships.

The lack of quantity and scale has hampered many of our military operations.

However, the assistance of your interstellar legion fleet would be of great help to us.

Even fifteen million interstellar warships would be enough.

At this moment, the meeting room fell into a brief silence.

The Flame Elf King stated decisively, "Time is of the essence!"

If we want to participate in the military operation plan of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, then we must hurry.

We don't have time to discuss this slowly here.

Let's just take a vote.

"Raise your hand if you're willing to send 15 million interstellar warships to support the Dragon Empire's military operation."

After speaking, the Flame Elf King raised his hand.

Then they eagerly looked at the Azure Water Elf King and the Emerald Elf King.

In her imagination, neither the Radiant Elf King nor the Kaguya Elf King dared to speak.

But these two Elf Kings are most likely willing to support her.

However, the imagined scenario of three votes to two did not occur.

The only hand raised was that of the Flame Elf King.

The anticipation in Flameball's eyes gradually faded, replaced by disbelief.

She looked at the Azure Water Elf King and the Emerald Elf King, puzzled: "Marithys, Mansfield."

Why do you disagree?

This is a rare opportunity for us.

If we can severely damage the Devouring Civilization this time, we can launch a counterattack against the Devouring Civilization's universe.

Not only will it reduce the threat posed by the Devouring Civilization, but it will also allow us to raise the banner of our Holy Elf Empire once again.

In the near future, we may even have the hope of launching a full-scale counterattack to devour the civilized universe and completely eliminate the minions of this order.

..."

"Saloman, calm down."

"You've lost your composure." King Gustav of the Radiant Elfs spoke up at this moment, looking calmly at King Flame Elfs: "This matter has a significant impact on our Holy Elf Empire."

It's impossible to make a decision so easily.

"Deploy these fifteen million interstellar warships."

The Flame Elf Queen Salam looked at these people with disbelief, but soon the anger and confusion in her eyes dissipated, replaced by a self-deprecating expression.

A slight upturn of the corners of his mouth, and a slight shake of his head.

Seeing Salamander's expression, Zhao Chen felt somewhat helpless.

The fact that the Flame Elf Queen Salamander could talk to her meant that she was different from most high elves.

The other Elf Kings present were more cautious and timid.

It's not that they don't yearn to defeat the Devouring Civilization, but they are even more unwilling to take any risks, not even the slightest one.

Originally, the Flame Elf King thought that such a good opportunity should not be refused by anyone.

In reality, the threat posed by the Devouring Civilization to the Holy Elf Empire is far less than it used to be.

Therefore, the attitudes of these Elf Kings are now even more ambiguous.

Sending 15 million interstellar warships to participate in this sudden military operation was, in their view, an extremely risky undertaking.

Zhao Chen had actually thought of this long ago.

This is why, when they requested Zhao Chen to be sent as an envoy to the Holy Elf Empire, Grand Marshal Charlotte had already anticipated the worst possible outcome.

As for why neither the Emerald Elf King nor the Azure Water Elf King, whom the Flame Elf King believed would support her, expressed their opinions.

Normally, during this period, there has been close contact with the Emerald Elf King and the Azure Water Elf King, and multiple collaborations have also been carried out with the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire.

Therefore, the Flame Elf King believed that these two would support him.

However, she did not understand that these two were ultimately part of the faction within the Holy Elf Empire that lacked a firm stance.

If they have a firm stance.

The Emerald Elf King had long sought ways to break through the current technological barriers. His greatest wish was to develop T7 technology for their Holy Elf Empire.

Meanwhile, the Azure Water Elf King had long sought to establish an interstellar alliance led by the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire, thereby ending the conflicts between other cosmic civilizations and enabling them to develop and prosper together.

Instead of simply handing over their achievements to Emperor Xiaolong and using Emperor Xiaolong's power to fulfill this wish.

These facts are enough to show that these two Elf Kings are still essentially the same as the other Elf Kings.

They are unwilling to take risks, so they will only do what they want within the scope of what they can control the risks.

That would only lead to everything going wrong.

In comparison, the decisive and straightforward Flame Elf King seems somewhat out of place.

"Then what are your thoughts, Your Excellencies Elf Kings?"

Is it because they are unwilling to cooperate with our Dragon Star Empire to carry out this military operation plan?

"Or is there something else you're not satisfied with?" Zhao Chen asked bluntly.

This direct question left the Elf Kings at a loss for words.

That's their indecisive nature.

"Ahem, this matter is of great importance, as it involves the deployment of tens of millions of interstellar warships."

Suddenly, a decision had to be made.

We are facing some real difficulties.

"Could you allow us some time to discuss this?" said the Radiant Elf King, stepping forward.

The Flame Elf Queen clenched her fists; she really wanted to stand up, grab these guys, and question them one by one.

Time, time.

Each one takes time.

I don't know, but time is of the essence in times like these!

Zhao Chen spoke directly: "I'm sorry, but right now, what we lack is time."

Our subsequent military operations within the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire require proper planning and deployment.

This also depends on whether you are willing to assist us.

Therefore, I must know at least one answer now.

Seeing the Dragon Emperor's refusal, the Radiant Elf King was at a loss for words.

"Let me ask you a question first."

Are you now willing to send a Star Legion fleet to assist us?

"Even if it's not 15 million, but just 10 million, or 5 million, or even 3 million interstellar warships?" Zhao Chen lowered his demands step by step.

His gaze also swept across the faces of these elven kings.

The Night Elf King's expression remained unchanged, as if he didn't care about the matter at all.

The Azure Water Elf King wore a hesitant expression, as if he were torn.

The Emerald Elf King seemed to be thinking about something else, his face always showing a thoughtful expression.

The Radiant Elf King frowned, and tried to speak several times, but no words came out.

"The attitude of the Dragon Emperor is already clear."

No need for 15 million interstellar warships.

"Is even five million not enough?!" The Flame Elf King couldn't help but stand up and slam his hands on the table.

"Five million interstellar warships are not a lot."

But you should know that just six months ago we assisted the Dragon Star Empire in a battle.

"We... also need some time to rest." These were the words of the Radiant Elf King.

The Flame Elf King couldn't help but laugh.

Rest and recuperation?

Six months?

After six months of rest and recuperation, the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire is now daring to launch a counterattack against the native universe of the Devouring Civilization, while you are still stuck here worrying about these things!

Three million ships!

"Give me three million interstellar warships, and I'll bear all the consequences myself!" the Flame Elf King said through gritted teeth.

At this moment, the Kaguya Elf King spoke, looking coldly at the Flame Elf King: "You will bear this alone?"

How can you bear this responsibility, just by relying on your status as the Elf King?

Don't forget, you're barely able to save yourself, yet you're still trying to be the first to stick your neck out?

Zhao Chen frowned slightly upon hearing this.

There seems to be some hidden meaning in those words.

Zhao Chen looked at the Flame Elf King, perhaps realizing he had overlooked something.

The Flame Elf King gritted his teeth: "Then a million interstellar warships, isn't that enough!"

This time, before the Elf Kings could even speak...

Zhao Chen interjected, saying that in this situation, they shouldn't let the Flame Elf King make a fool of himself by stepping forward.

"Since the Elf Kings cannot decide in a short time how many interstellar legion fleets to send to participate in this military operation."

"So, are we still allies?" Zhao Chen countered.

"Of course."

Our Holy Elf Empire once fought alongside the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire, and we are both allies who have signed agreements.

This time, the situation is special because you initiated the attack and attempted to devour the civilized universe, which was not covered by the agreement we signed.

"If it is the Devouring Civilization that sends a legion fleet to invade and attack the Dragon Star Empire, then we will naturally have nothing to say and will immediately send a legion fleet to support you and resist the enemy's invasion," the Radiant Elf King said confidently.

This is indeed true.

The alliance agreement previously signed by both sides did indeed only require joint defense.

Zhao Chen said seriously, "I understand all of this."

Now, I am not forcing you to make an immediate decision to send your legion fleet to participate in our military plan to devour the home universe of civilization.

We only ask that you cooperate with our actions to a certain extent.

"Cooperate? How do we cooperate?" the Radiant Elf King inquired.

Zhao Chen said, "First of all, you should immediately mobilize the fleets of all the legions, as many as possible."

They adopted a posture of preparing for war, assembling important military forces while keeping it secret from the outside world.

To create a localized atmosphere of tension.

Simply put, it means that the Devouring Civilization may have planted spies and infiltrators among you, and we believe you have also participated in our attack plan against the Devouring Civilization's universe.

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