Second Universe, Dark Spirit Star Domain.
Within the ancestral land of the Lan Family, the trusted Clan Leader Lan Yue is handling family affairs.
In recent years, with the intensification of the Great Fusion, the forces of various family factions within the Dark Spirit Star Domain have gradually begun to enter another universe, either actively or passively.
Although the two universes are said to be merging, the fusion has its priorities. This time, the First Universe is the main body, and because of this, the influence of these family forces is also undergoing changes, leading to wars slowly coming to an end.
Everyone is now busy dividing up new territories. With the fusion, various powers will surely reshuffle, leaving no energy for mutual attacks.
Since taking on the position of Clan Leader, Lan Yue has been occupied with two things: managing the overall affairs of the Lan Family and maintaining relations with the Star Alliance.
Since the last Space Barrier battle, the Lan Family suffered heavy losses. The family’s Ancestor passed away in a coffin, the Lan Family Patriarch Lan Gu died in the Plague Relics, and many elite disciples died in battle, with few elders remaining. If it weren’t for the relations established with the Star Alliance, they might have already withdrawn from this great contest.
Other families also didn’t fare well. In that battle, they suffered heavy losses as well. Hidden ancestors perished or fell seriously wounded. These individuals were already nearing their end, self-sealed to prolong their lives. Even if they didn’t die immediately, they succumbed to their injuries shortly after the battle.
The overall strength of the Dark Star Alliance was affected during that battle, causing the once fierce wars to gradually die down. Now, various factions have reached a certain tacit agreement to ceasefire, and temporary peace has arrived in this manner.
"Clan Leader, have you given thought to the matters from the last family meeting?"
In the room, several family elders were respectfully inquiring Lan Yue about something.
Within the entire family, the Clan Leader holds an esteemed position, but so do the elders. It is rare for a scene like the one in the Lan Family, where several elders adopt such a low posture towards a Clan Leader.
This scenario is not surprising since Lan Yue has the closest relationship with the Star Alliance within the Lan Family. Even the Master of the Stars had certain interactions with her, and it is said that the fourth star pattern on his arm was imprinted with her help.
It is due to this relationship that Lan Yue, who isn’t the most outstanding in strength, became the Clan Leader, gaining respect from a group of elders.
Currently, the Lan family’s core power center is gathered in the room, discussing a major issue concerning the family’s future prospects.
Lan Yue frowned while sitting in the central main seat. Beside her, the Lan Family’s eight elders stood divided into two distinct factions. It seemed that there had been some disputes before, leading to a stalemate now, waiting for Lan Yue to make the family’s decision.
Lan Yue sighed. There were four elders on each side, meaning the responsibility ultimately fell on her to make the final vote.
The problem, whether simple or complex, required her to decide on the future direction of the Lan Family: whether to continue participating in this massive Great Elder contest or withdraw and join the Star Alliance, even supporting the Star Alliance to become the ultimate winner of this power struggle.
While emotionally inclined towards the latter, Lan Yue, as the Clan Leader of the Lan Family, needed to address the issue from a rational perspective.
Initially, the Lan Family had a significant chance to win in this battlefield. They had advantages in both overall combat power and top-tier strength.
However, everything changed after the Space Barrier battle. The Lan Family head fell, and the core strength within the family was greatly diminished, leaving them drastically weakened compared to before.
Although other factions also suffered heavy losses, the Lan Family wasn’t alone in its plight. Nonetheless, they were significantly weakened after the battle and lost much territory.
In times of rampant contest, ambition abounds. Beyond a few parliamentary families, many emerging forces are also vying for control over the Dark Star Alliance’s domain.
They may not have the capability to swiftly rise to power, but with the decline of some major parliamentary families, these forces could seize the opportunity to rise amidst chaos, delivering precise fatal blows to the Lan Family.
Coincidentally, during this period, the Star Alliance’s emissary began engaging with various family factions. With Zhang Xiaoman, a living Middle-level God, residing within the Star Alliance, its influence became apparent. Various factions are striving to form deep collaborations with the Star Alliance, enhancing its power and prestige within the Dark Star Alliance.
Thus, the remaining six families, including the Lan Family, are all discussing the same issue: whether to seek an opportunity to join the Star Alliance and obtain its protection, which would simultaneously mean withdrawing from this war of Lords.