This battle, another victory!
Upon receiving the news, the Cabinet seized the opportunity for widespread propaganda.
The message, in various forms, appeared in the cities of all races within a radius of tens of thousands of miles.
The surrounding races soon learned of the news.
Initially, they couldn't believe it; the Human race couldn't possibly be this overwhelmingly strong!
However, after their intelligence personnel brought back corroborating reports, they finally believed the news to be true.
The Human race had indeed defeated the Deep Sea Mermaid race. Although some price was paid, it was incomparable to the sacrifices made in the Battle of Guixu.
Most importantly, the Human race had killed a demigod.
A demigod! A legendary existence!
The thought sent a chill down their spines, implying that the Human race now effectively possessed two demigods.
Upon closer consideration, the surrounding races could no longer remain calm.
Immediately, they dispatched emissaries with gifts to the Human temporary base to negotiate non-aggression treaties.
Suddenly, the Human temporary base outside the Guixu Supreme Academy was flooded with foreign races.
They came in various forms, some beast-like, others humanoid. Now, shedding their physiological and morphological differences, they willingly bowed their heads, pleading for a treaty.
The once inconspicuous Human race had suddenly grown into a leading power, instilling fear in many races that had previously invaded them.
However, to avoid annihilation, they submitted. As long as the Human race was not excessively demanding, they would agree to anything.
Thus.
The Guixu base.
Became incredibly bustling.
Countless foreign races moved about, some joyful, others sorrowful.
Outside the conference hall doors.
Thousands of foreign races gathered.
They had diverse appearances, broadly categorizable into two types:
Humanoid and beast-like.
Divided into two lines based on their forms, they regarded each other with considerable animosity.
This was a natural difference in form and a natural division of factions.
Without understanding, mutual hostility often arose.
However, regardless of their forms, in the current environment, they all had to bow to the Human race.
This was solely because the Human race possessed the combat power of two demigods.
Necessity dictated their actions; they had no choice but to yield.
The various races waited for the doors to open, but after a long time with no movement, they grew anxious, murmuring amongst themselves.
"What is the Human race's intention? My Striped Spider race has been waiting for three days!"
"You think you have it bad? My Cave Dweller race has been waiting for ten days. They refuse to see us, but our leader has tasked us with signing a non-aggression treaty, or we're not allowed back home."
"Alas, we suffer the same plight. Our leader also said that if the Human race agrees to sign a non-aggression treaty, we will cease eating meat and switch to vegetarianism."
"What are you all complaining about? My race is currently facing invasion from a powerful race and urgently needs to forge good relations with the Human race. Otherwise, we will be wiped out."
"Are you seeking reinforcements?"
"Not at all. If we have relations with the Human race, that race will hesitate to destroy us, at least considering the Human race's feelings."
"The Human race's reputation is terrifying right now. I traveled thirty thousand miles to foster good relations with them."
"I also came from the far west. There are Human settlements in our far west, but they are very weak."
"I've heard of them, but are they the ones with blonde hair and blue eyes?"
"Precisely. However, they haven't developed well and survive in the margins. They are most famous as mercenaries, often interfering in the wars of various races, a rather detestable race."
"It's still this Eastern Human race that has developed so well."
"Who could argue with that?"
"Look, the doors are opening!"
The conference hall doors slowly creaked open, and a young man in a Tang suit emerged.
His expression was calm, but a sense of pride was undeniable in his demeanor.
He had never dreamed that the Human race would witness such a magnificent spectacle.
Today was truly a day when all races paid homage.
He cleared his throat and said, "Esteemed guests, you have traveled far. Since you are here, you are our guests. Please, follow me into the conference hall. The members of the Cabinet have been waiting for a long time."
With that, he turned and entered the conference hall.
The foreign races hesitated for a moment before following him in.
Thousands of foreign races entered the conference hall, gathering together in a bustling assembly.
The room buzzed with a cacophony of voices, yet it was undeniably lively.
This scene was being broadcast live on an online platform and prominently displayed.
Almost instantly, everyone dropped their work and flocked to the live stream.
The viewership count increased at a visible rate.
One thousand people!
One hundred thousand people!
Ten million people!
One billion people!
Two billion people!
The total Human population was two billion, yet almost all of them had now entered the live stream.
Whether at home, in their offices, or in parks and schools, they all put aside their tasks to witness this momentous occasion.
The Human race's development had not been easy, from their initial meager territory and tens of millions of lives lost, to the current vast expanse of tens of millions of square kilometers, and now the grand spectacle of all races paying homage.
Looking back, the journey had been incredibly arduous!
And the ones responsible for all of this were none other than two individuals.
One, the Sword God, who saved the Human race from extinction.
And another, Lin Yu, who propelled the Human race to the pinnacle of all races.
They were so great that watching the foreign races humble themselves and fawn over the Human race in the live stream, people smiled with genuine pride.
"Our Human race has become powerful!"
"Indeed, all of this was brought about by the Sword God and Lin Yu."
"They are so magnificent. We are fortunate to live in such a glorious era."
"Yes, when I was born, we were surrounded by enemies. That era was so difficult to endure."
"It wasn't just them, but countless soldiers who fought valiantly. They are all unsung heroes."
"Watching these foreign races groveling makes me want to laugh, to laugh through tears."
"So proud! We have risen, and they have fallen to their knees."
"The survival of the fittest, an undeniable truth."
"Look, the Elder is coming out."
On screen.
The Elder walked onto the stage.
His silver-white hair now seemed to shimmer, and he himself radiated a newfound vitality.
The goal he had strived for his entire life was this very moment.
Now that it was achieved, he felt a sense of fulfillment of his mission.
He looked at the representatives of the various races below and uttered his first words of this historic moment.
These words would be etched in history, remembered for generations, and revered by posterity.
"Greetings, everyone. Our Human race has become strong, and thus you have come!"
"You have come, and we welcome you!"
"You wish to sign treaties with us, but you must pay a price."
As his words fell, chaos erupted below.
A price?
But races like the Titan race had signed non-aggression treaties without paying any price.
The Elder smiled and said, "At that time, we only had one demigod, the Sword God. But now we have two. Therefore, you have only one option."
"Submit to our Human race and become our vassal races!"
This statement was forceful, resonant, and awe-inspiring, sending a tremor through everyone.
All the foreign races were stunned.
Some glared with anger, others pondered thoughtfully, and some angrily stormed out.
The reactions of the various races were observed by the Cabinet's statistical officials, who swiftly assessed each major race.
Those who left were categorized as dangerous; those who glared with anger were classified as moderate; and those who appeared thoughtful were deemed winnable.
"You have no choice. You have ten minutes to give me your answer."
With that, he left, leaving the space for the races to deliberate.