477: Is this what you call a solution?

Over the span of about a year, Star Swallower, with thunderous momentum, gradually liberated nearly one hundred Universes controlled by the five major Families one by one.

These Universes were originally subsidiary territories of the five major Families; they were either suppressed by force, coerced politically, or directly annexed and occupied—the five major Families relied on various means to continuously expand over the long years, ultimately accumulating such a vast sphere of influence.

Yet today, these vast Universes have been liberated one by one by Star Swallower.

The conditions for liberation proposed were exceptionally simple and direct: as long as the upper echelons of these Universes publicly announced their withdrawal from the Cosmic Alliance, Star Swallower would not take further action against them.

Faced with the pressure of survival and the deterrence of Star Swallower, the ruling classes of these Universes made their choices one after another, high-profilely issuing statements of withdrawal from the Cosmic Alliance in exchange for temporary peace.

Zhang Qian stepped forward, looking at Bai Yun with a solemn expression, and pleaded earnestly: "Senior Bai, as the Sixth Alliance Leader of the Cosmic Alliance, our Zhang Family has always regarded itself as a member of the Alliance. Now that Star Swallower has slaughtered more than half of my Zhang Family's descendants, you and the Alliance must not sit idly by in the face of such a blood feud."

As the direct son of Zhang Ruyi, Zhang Qian's own Cultivation had already reached the Guiyi Realm, making him a powerhouse in his own right under ordinary circumstances.

However, facing an existence like Star Swallower, which almost transcended cognition, even mobilizing the entire Family's strength to resist would still be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, with no chance of victory.

After sacrificing countless clansmen and paying a tragic price, he had only just managed to lead the remnants to the Blue Star base.

If it hadn't been for the fact that he happened to leave the Zhang Family's ancestral land due to important business, he would likely have already perished at the hands of Star Swallower and would not be standing here to recount the Family's suffering.

As an outstanding talent emerging from the younger generation of the Bai Family, Bai Yun had always considered Cultivation the most important thing in life, having successfully achieved a Breakthrough to the Hongmeng Realm long ago, with unfathomable strength.

She had always been indifferent to the trivial matters of the Cosmic Alliance, preferring to devote all her heart and mind to her own martial arts Cultivation. However, this time, because the Bai Family Old Ancestor had personally issued an edict specifically naming her to temporarily manage the Alliance, Bai Yun, though unwilling, could not disobey and had to reluctantly take over.

Facing the threat brought by Star Swallower, Bai Yun said to everyone in a calm tone: "You are probably more aware of Star Swallower's strength than I am. Now that the Old Ancestor is in seclusion, I do not have a better response strategy either. If you are willing, you may temporarily stay at the Blue Star base. I imagine that even Star Swallower would not dare to openly break into the headquarters of the Cosmic Alliance."

After hearing this, Zhang Qian and the others looked at each other, knowing in their hearts that what Bai Yun said was indeed the truth.

Although they were unwilling, they understood that the current situation was overwhelming, and in the end, they had no choice but to accept Bai Yun's arrangement.

After all, everyone knew that seeking revenge on Star Swallower was as difficult as ascending to heaven, and being able to find a glimmer of hope right now was already not easy.

Bai Yun always conversed with everyone in a peaceful manner, not revealing a condescending attitude.

For her, clashing with experts was originally a joy in life, but if the opponent was a terrifying existence like Star Swallower, it would not be a sparring match, but seeking one's own death.

Looking at the entire Cosmic Battlefield, apart from the Bai Family Old Ancestor Bai Guang, the only other person who could dare to say they could steadily defeat Star Swallower was likely Wan Hai, the leader of the Neutral Alliance who had always remained neutral.

In a world as gorgeous as a boundless sea of flowers, layers upon layers of blossoms swayed gently in the breeze, emitting bursts of refreshing fragrance. In the very center of this sea of flowers stood an ancient and elegant pavilion, where two people sat opposite each other, the atmosphere appearing peaceful yet with undercurrents surging.

Wan Hai stared at the Star Swallower before him with deep eyes, the corners of his lips slightly raised, with a faint, almost imperceptible smile, and asked softly: "Why has the commotion this time been so intense? Aren't you afraid that Second Elder Bai will fly into a rage, and it will be difficult to clean up the mess then?"

Star Swallower lifted his eyes with disdain, glanced coldly at Wan Hai, and said with a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "He has already flown into a rage, it's just that my life is big, and I luckily escaped a disaster, not dying at his hands."

Hearing this, Wan Hai couldn't help but frown, his gaze locked tightly on Star Swallower, his voice low and serious: "Tell me carefully, what exactly is going on?"

Star Swallower unhurriedly picked up the wine glass on the table, took a light sip, and then slowly recounted the entire process of the event.

However, he deliberately concealed the details of Xun Xiuyuan's appearance, instead adapting it to a mysterious passerby who intervened to save him.

"A mysterious person? Able to save you from a desperate situation surrounded by five people? That must be at least a Peak Hongmeng Realm Expert. You wouldn't know such a person?"

A trace of suspicion flashed in Wan Hai's eyes as he stared burning at Star Swallower, as if wanting to find a flaw in his expression.

Star Swallower smiled indifferently, his tone calm but with a hint of detachment: "I do know him, it's just not convenient to reveal his identity."

"Then why did you come to see me specifically today?" Wan Hai asked, his gaze filled with inquiry.

Star Swallower was silent for a moment, as if weighing something, and finally spoke: "I have always been unable to understand, why does Second Elder Bai want to take action against me?"

Wan Hai's brows furrowed even tighter: "This is exactly what I want to ask you. Why does Second Elder Bai want to kill you? What benefit does this have for him?"

Star Swallower said lightly: "I don't know the specific reason, but I know that if I die, the next target will be you."

Wan Hai did not interrupt him, but fell into deep thought, his expression becoming increasingly solemn.

Seeing this, Star Swallower continued: "Since the fall of the Dao Law Progenitor, Second Elder Bai has been running rampant relying on that supreme treasure. Think carefully, in these years, among those Peak Hongmeng Realm Experts on the Cosmic Battlefield who did not submit to the Cosmic Alliance, how many are still alive today?"

Wan Hai nodded, his expression solemn: "This matter is indeed strange. When the Dao Law Progenitor was alive, Hongmeng Realm Experts emerged one after another, but in recent years, experts at this level have indeed become increasingly rare, especially those at the Peak Hongmeng Realm."

Seeing that Wan Hai agreed with his view, Star Swallower continued: "I suspect that Second Elder Bai has betrayed the Blue Star Great Universe."

Hearing this, Wan Hai couldn't help but be shocked: "That's probably not the case, right? Perhaps he is just eliminating dissidents."

"Eliminating dissidents?" Star Swallower sneered, "The Giant Beast Alliance and the Cosmic Alliance are separated by more than hundreds of millions of light-years, and my territory is simply not suitable for the Human Race to survive. He has no motive at all to come and kill me."

"Could it be because of the matter of you helping the Yuan Ling Universe that caused Second Elder Bai to take action against you?"

"That is possible, but I think this is just an excuse; the real motive is by no means so simple."

After saying this, Star Swallower raised his wine glass again and took a sip, then turned his head to look at the distant sea of flowers, saying faintly: "I do have a way to test Second Elder Bai."

Wan Hai also looked into the distance following his gaze: "What way?"

Star Swallower smiled faintly, a sharp light flashing in his eyes: "Attack the Blue Star base. If Second Elder Bai is a traitor to the Blue Star Great Universe, he will definitely target me, and will not care about the life or death of the clansmen in the base."

Wan Hai shook his head speechlessly: "This is the method you came up with? This is simply a method to court death!"