This is really not mechanical ascension

Li Ming's gaze swept over the seat of Costate, now completely vacant.

By this point, the representatives of the Three Great Civilizations had all logged off.

The extent of their mental collapse was self-evident.

He paid no mind, pressing his hands down lightly, and everyone followed suit to take their seats.

The Council members implanted by the Three Great Civilizations didn't look pleased. They had neither the choice nor the means to log off.

Only by acknowledging the rules of this organization could they act accordingly.

And one of them, just as everyone was settling down, spoke up, "I also have a proposal."

The others, still dazed by Azure Dragon's series of operations, looked on in bewilderment.

But soon they perked up, speculating if this was a counterattack from the Three Great Civilizations.

Though according to the bylaws, theoretically, every Council Seat member, even ordinary members, had the right to propose, "having the right" to propose doesn't equate to actually having the right.

In the five or six years since its establishment, very few have actually made proposals, and those who did the most were Azure Dragon.

A proposal isn't the bugle for a charge; it's the stamp after the dust settles.

Li Ming glanced over with interest. Ronald... a member of the Star Alliance, belonged to the Celestial race, with translucent silver-blue skin covered by bioluminescent wave-like patterns.

The head had no facial features, replaced by a "Star Map" composed of light points used for perception and communication. The limbs could split into tentacle-like structures adaptable for various tool uses.

People from the Empire and the Federation also looked on with some surprise, having gotten no prior warning.

Ronald spoke in a deep voice, "I believe the Chairman of the High-level Life Form Union should be someone more prestigious and powerful, like Lord Azure Dragon."

"Lord Gusta is no longer suited to continue serving."

Li Ming was slightly stunned, shaking his head, thinking it would be some earth-shattering reversal, only to find it was just a spiteful provocation.

And everyone else couldn't help but find it strange; the Council Seat was replaced based on strength.

In the entire Interstellar space, those who could steadily surpass Gusta were few and far between, and Azure Dragon was one of them.

However, a direct challenge wouldn't give Gusta face, achieving the replacement through voting was in line with the current situation of the High-level United Organization.

The crowd pondered, their eyes constantly shifting between Gusta and Azure Dragon.

It's a simple ploy, but maybe Azure Dragon does have this in mind and might go along with it.

Gusta's expression shifted, but he quickly composed himself, seemingly intending to speak, but was interrupted by Azure Dragon beside him, "Lord Gusta is indeed of great prestige; I believe there's currently no one who can replace him."

He's not interested in usurping Gusta's position for now, nor would he disrupt the seemingly harmonious Joint Organization.

Who's the chairman is unimportant; what's crucial is who has the say.

The crowd was surprised that Azure Dragon did not play into it, even though Gusta and he were clearly not as one, using the momentum to replace wouldn't be a bad thing.

Gusta's eyes flickered, swallowing back what he wanted to say.

And this so-called proposal didn't even make it to the voting stage before being dismissed.

Ronald remained expressionless, not appearing disappointed as it was merely a casual test.

If Azure Dragon had thoughts of it, it would be a gain; if not, no matter.

"By the way, there's one more thing," Li Ming said, and then added, "Of course, this isn't a proposal, just a small suggestion."

They all relaxed again, thinking Azure Dragon was about to stir things again, only to hear him continue,

"This is just a private meeting I convened, yet our communication method also needs some revision."

"When it comes to meetings, we can't always keep asking for others' opinions."

He looked to Gusta, "Chairman, could you help us build a virtual meeting room on the Black Hole Network?"

"That's not a problem," Gusta easily agreed.

"Fortunately, we have you around," Li Ming nodded and was about to end the meeting when.

From the observation seats, a representative of a civilization suddenly stood up and called to him, "Lord Azure Dragon..."

Many eyes shifted, drawn to this. It was a creature resembling a humanoid bird, about 3 meters tall, covered with iridescent feathers, with a pair of photon-formed wings on its back.

He spoke in a deep tone, "The recent proposal denied the joining of x-level Life Forms cultivated by the Three Civilizations, but the Star Alliance is quite special, being a multi-civilization united body, not really a single civilization. How are the member civilizations within it counted? Are they not allowed to join either?"

Li Ming looked over, smiling warmly, "You are... a representative of the Light Wing Civilization, right?"

Tsk... this faction entered sooner than I imagined.

The Light Wing Civilization... others noticed this individual's origin, finding it slightly odd—are they not undermining the Star Alliance?

"Indeed..." he replied solemnly, "This question is very important; please, Lord Azure Dragon, give a straightforward answer."

Li Ming pondered momentarily, appearing somewhat troubled, but soon replied, "I did not consider this thoroughly."

"The Star Alliance currently comprises thirteen thousand four hundred seventy-six civilizations, with the Five Great Civilizations primarily serving as the Council civilizations," Li Ming contemplated.

The Star Alliance's structure is actually quite like that of the High-level Life Form Union, where the five strongest civilizations leverage the immense power of over ten thousand other civilizations.

In terms of comprehensive strength, it's the leader among the Three Great Civilizations.

Of course, whether it can truly be unified is another matter.