Trading Cosmic Battleship From The Start

Originally, it was thought that this required careful planning, even taking certain risks.

But never did he expect that the Starlight People would willingly bring everything he desired, even appearing worried that he might refuse!

It wasn't a matter of whether to seize the opportunity; rather, abundant opportunities were delivered right to his face, and all he needed to do was choose how to seize them well!

"Emperor Ji, I remember," Shen Shi strove to suppress his emotions and then said expressionlessly, "I don't care what your identity is or what power you have. Since you've chosen to join humanity, I have the right to test and command you. Do you understand?"

"Of course." Emperor Ji appeared extremely confident. "As long as it's for the development of all humankind, I will comply with any arrangement."

His prowess in Primordial Energy was equally strong, possibly the most powerful Shen Shi had seen to date, but such mastery of Primordial Energy was currently beneficial to humanity—in order to deceive the Relic Civilization, one must first deceive themselves.

"In that case, you should already know the current situation of humanity." Shen Shi remained utterly calm on the surface but was very cold, vividly exhibiting the appropriate demeanor of a human supreme ruler who doesn't trust but has to accept the counterpart.

"That's right." Emperor Ji's confident glow grew stronger. He turned, and his dark gaze swept over the representatives of other civilizations, raising his voice along with his fluctuating consciousness, "I will reclaim the lost freedom and dignity of humanity as its savior, you should know what I mean."

These entities from Star System Dominator-level Civilizations, each ruler-like in their dominion over vast regions, were now looking at each other in disconcertment.

Was Emperor Ji intending to drive them all away?

No!

If the intention was to expel them, there was no need to disclose such crucial information right in front of them, only to drive them away afterward; such actions would be meaningless and would even increase the risk of leaks.

With powerful analytical capabilities, everyone easily understood Emperor Ji's true intent.

"You intend to annex us," the representative of the Three-Day Civilization said, with the collective consciousness of countless Three-Day People vibrating in the message being conveyed!

"If that's how you choose to perceive it, there's no problem, but I prefer to call it opportunity—a chance I've granted you!" Empress Ji's consciousness also displayed unreserved power, with immense Primordial Energy wildly surging in this cosmic region, "Don't you understand? Humanity possesses the secrets of the Relic Civilization. Truly abandoning your original identities and joining Human Civilization is the only path to truth, not to mention the only shortcut! Besides, I'm not asking entire civilizations to do this; I only need those present—a part of you—it will become a greater opportunity!"

Had Shen Shi spoken these words, they would surely have deemed him mad and dismissed them with disdain.

But spoken by Empress Ji, and especially with her leading by example.

This was instead a real opportunity!

It didn't even take complicated calculations; just basic and simple analysis could easily reveal how profitable and worthwhile it was to gamble for an in-depth encounter with the Relic Civilization using a small portion of each civilization's strength!

Under a principle of maximum benefit, there was hardly any hesitation.

All civilizations agreed!

They would no longer just join humanity for the market but truly attempt to see themselves as humans, starting to think and act from the standpoint of human civilization's interests!

Thus, everyone's gaze converged onto Shen Shi, for at this moment, they realized that Shen Shi, as the supreme leader of human civilization, had unexpectedly become the highest leader under the massive forces within this Solar System.

At least nominally, he was the highest leader!

Even Shen Shi himself felt somewhat unbelievable.

After numerous tough battles and prolonged vigilance in the Third Future Timeline, he managed to control power only to find it dramatically surpassed in the Second Future Timeline!

Nevertheless, Shen Shi did not linger in disbelief for long.

He made up his mind almost instantly; he must find a way to maximize benefits!

"On behalf of all humanity, I welcome your joining and will announce to all humanity, recognize your human identity, and include you in the highest human assembly!" Shen Shi decisively said, "According to human constitutional rules, new council members require a highest assembly to introduce them to the entire meeting and clarify their roles and resolve disputes. There is a more pressing task, which is to discuss and determine the next crucial development of human civilization."

"Add one more thing," Emperor Ji suddenly said. "Announce me as a Standing Member."

Emperor Ji joining humanity was not entirely for the benefit of human civilization; much more was in pursuit of his interests.

This included his status.

He could tolerate Shen Shi, the current leader of human civilization, sitting nominally above him for now, but such tolerance was limited. If human civilization were under an imperial system and Shen Shi were the current emperor, the first thing he would do is have Shen Shi abdicate in his favor.

Because this is the right accorded to an emperor in an imperial system.

However, humanity doesn't have such a system.

"You should know that being a Standing Member isn't something I can decide alone," Shen Shi said plainly, "It requires a vote from all members, further necessitating compelling reasons."

"No matter," Emperor Ji was evidently well-prepared and sufficiently familiar with humanity, "I will propose reasons difficult for the other members to oppose, the rationale will be no issue. However, upon becoming a Standing Member, I will immediately initiate an appeal to alter the human power structure and execute it in the shortest time possible."

Clearly, Emperor Ji was unreservedly candid about his ambition for power.

As he himself said.

Becoming the supreme ruler of human civilization was his aim.

Yet under the current human power system, there is no such thing as a supreme ruler; even Shen Shi isn't an emperor but merely one of the five Standing Members.

The unique rights Shen Shi held were due to the support and trust from other Standing Members and most of the members.

Of course, if Shen Shi desired to be Emperor, he could still achieve it.

With the prestige he currently possessed, changing the system, whether through member votes or public approval, holds a significant possibility of success.

But he never undertook that.

And now he was relieved he didn't, for this meant, if Emperor Ji wanted to be the sole emperor, he would have to follow the proceedings.

First, become a Standing Member, then initiate a referendum—each step not accomplished solely by force.

One must tangibly contribute to humanity, thereby being trusted and accepted by all humanity.

The entire process was unavoidable.

"The Second Future Timeline is truly about to undergo massive changes," Shen Shi acknowledged this understanding.

This was indeed the case, as during the onset of such transformations, when Shen Shi broadcasted to the masses, announcing the integration of delegations from eleven civilizations, including the Gus Civilization, into Human Civilization, the entire Solar System erupted.

The frenzy was not limited to humans, but also stirred among ordinary individuals within these civilizations.

Because, in this statement, they were now removed from their original races and had joined Human Civilization!