Chapter 1580: 403: Giving Yourself Dignity (Part 3)

The seven Spirit Breath Thrones, who also received the emergency transmission from the "War Sacrifice," have gathered in the Spirit Breath council hall. Within the magnificent hall, Energy surged like tides.

Beside the huge conference table, seven figures, each uniquely shaped yet radiating a powerful Life aura, sat in silence, akin to statues that have existed since ancient times.

The silence was first broken by the Soul King, surrounded by faint blue soul mist, as its voice seemed to come from the depths of time:

"This might be the true war crisis since we descended into the Monster World. The Blood King has surely received the news; what do you all think?"

In response to the query, the Bone King beside the Soul King spoke in a deep voice:

"The current situation leaves us clueless about the Alien Race, but they are equally unaware of the Spirit Breath Clan. To both sides, the other is a force with unknown Combat Power. We are anxious now, but perhaps the Alien Race is more anxious than us and might be worried about whether they can contend with the Spirit Breath Clan's war strength.

"Before understanding our background, I presume they won't dare to act rashly."

After listening to the Bone King's analysis, the Soul King and the other six thrones nodded inwardly.

This notion had indeed been considered by them.

It is certain that next, the Alien Race's Strength will quickly commence reconnaissance, conducting a detailed investigation on the Spirit Breath Clan.

Once they confirm that their war strength poses no significant threat, a plundering war will ensue.

"Soul King, why did you summon us, and why not the Blood King?" asked the Fungus King, puzzled.

Upon hearing this, the Soul King sighed and glanced over the other six Spirit Breath Thrones:

"Let me ask you all a question, how many years have we seven old fellows guarded the Spirit Breath Clan?"

Without waiting for the other thrones to answer, the Soul King continued:

"Once, we were the leaders of the Spirit Breath Clan, the cornerstone of its development. Every cross-world war led by our Super Beast Legion contributed to the growth of our clan. Those were our finest moments. With wartime experience, we brought the Spirit Breath Clan to heights it had never reached before... But that was in the past."

"Who can tell me, after descending into the Monster World, what is our value?"

"The answer is, we have no value. We're more like stumbling blocks on the road of the new Era. Only the Blood King is the future of the Spirit Breath Clan, the only hope to break the clan's development predicament... But it is being held back by us old stubborns. To fully merge the Spirit Breath Clan and unite it as one, the setting of the eight thrones of the old Era should not exist; we ought to cede power to the Blood King."

Hearing these words, the remaining six thrones appeared more downcast.

They understood the truth in the Soul King's words.

The eight thrones also signify eight Spirit Breath Clan factions.

Although kin, every faction has its own leader, interests, and operates independently.

Blood King's edicts, upon leaving the capital, would be discounted. They must first be discussed with them to reach a final decision.

Even if they wished to hand power to the Blood King, their existence itself serves as an obstacle.

The existence of the seven old fellows inadvertently divides the Spirit Breath Clan's Strength into eight parts.

With deep fatigue and helplessness, the Soul King continued:

"Externally, we face an unknown formidable enemy; internally, we must expend effort to balance the interests of various factions and reconcile conflicts. Every clansman from different factions expects their leader to make beneficial decisions for them... Though the Blood King has strategies reaching the heavens, this heavy internal strife slows its pace."

"We repeatedly claim it is for the clan, but this entrenched structure is the biggest shackles preventing the clan from entering a new Era."

"The future needs integration and unification, not continuation of this eight throne structure." The Soul King swept its gaze over the other thrones with resolute eyes:

"Our authority stems from the deepest desire of the clan for emergence and survival. Today, it should be let go for this vision."

"The Alien Race crisis ahead is merely the first life-and-death juncture our clan faces in this Monster World, not the end. The road ahead is precarious and unpredictable. If internal strife cannot be severed to forge a solid unity, the Spirit Breath's flame... will ultimately be fleeting."

"Currently, there is an opportunity. The Alien Race knows little about us. Both sides are about to enter the probing stage before warfare. To make the Alien Race apprehensive, the best course is to reveal our fangs and show Strength in the most brutal manner... Everyone, we... should retreat."

After the Soul King's speech, the other six Spirit Breath Thrones understood the concept the Soul King wished to convey.

The Soul King intends to utilize this crisis to break the old division of eight factions.

Through the demise of seven faction leaders, achieve absolute unification for the clan and clear all obstacles for the Blood King to take power.

Moreover, if they go all out during the probing stage, it will surely instill fear in the Alien Race and make them hesitant to act aggressively, perhaps even retreating voluntarily.

The Alien Race wouldn't imagine that the Combat Power dispatched during the probing stage would be the Spirit Breath Clan's strongest strength.

"I agree with the Soul King's idea. We seven old fellows possess the most ancient life structures, which have long lagged behind the new generation born through revised and reproductive means. Our existence is no longer protection, but confinement of the clan to the past. Demise is to clear a new path for them."

"It is nirvana, not demise," the Soul King corrected, as soul mist billowed, yet its tone remained exceptionally calm:

"Our existence's meaning has been bound with the Spirit Breath Clan since becoming thrones. The continuation of individuals is insignificant. Only by fully casting our final Strength and will as one can forge the solid foundation for development, aiding the Blood King to genuinely wield complete authority and lead the fused Spirit Breath Clan through this tribulation, and even further beyond."