Chapter 1708 - 1707: Ragnarok

On Earth, humanity has already embarked on a universal Great God Cultivation plan.

At this moment, the Divine Race is indeed in a particularly helpless situation. They’ve repeatedly tried to find the Pavilion Master to hold a meeting, yet the Pavilion Master simply doesn’t appear. Moreover, they have already guessed that the Pavilion Master is likely at a crucial point for a breakthrough.

Under such circumstances,

The upper echelons also appear very helpless.

This kind of time lasted for about a month.

Among them, one upper echelon member simply couldn’t hold back anymore.

Sending a message to other upper echelon members,

requesting a meeting again. However, this meeting is not in the original exclusive territory of the upper echelons, but in a small house they temporarily decided upon.

Located on the Main Planet.

"Everyone, the Pavilion Master has been missing for a long time now, and if he doesn’t appear, the order of the Divine Race will be hard to maintain. Right now, both the Divine Race below the Upper Level Gods and ordinary citizens are filled with unease. We need to make a decision—whether to calm or prepare for invasion of Earth."

"The reason for this is nothing but the damage done to the Heavenly Ladder. Coupled with the fall of two planets, the entire Divine Race is in a state of panic, with many of the Divine Race even striking. Completely lost in what they are doing, the current situation feels like there’s a sense of the twilight of gods."

"Don’t be overly worried. Our immediate priority isn’t solving everyone’s panic. Haven’t you noticed that the Pavilion Master simply doesn’t care? The life and death of the Divine Race, how can he alone control it?"

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

"This is easy, I think we should continue to maintain balance."

Continue to maintain balance.

They had often thought of this, but the problem is that the Pavilion Master is now on the verge of a breakthrough, and if he does breakthrough to the Realm of the Supreme God, where will the balance come from? The entire Divine Race will fall under his feet. The 25 upper echelon members will never have any means to bind him. The whole of Chengdu would become a world governed by one person.

Such consequences are extremely frightening.

After all, everyone present are people who have lived long lifetimes, each with their own pride and arrogance. No one is willing to listen to others, as if they were slaves.

The current state of balance is also the result they’ve jointly maintained. On the surface, the Pavilion Master unifies the 25 upper echelon members, but actually, if it doesn’t match their ideals, the 25 upper echelon members have the right to oppose the Pavilion Master’s opinion.

"You mean we continue to maintain balance. Then, there’s only one way to continue the branch!"

Another upper echelon member didn’t finish his sentence.

Because their speech was already very clear.

Hinted at but not fully spoken.

Everyone was dumbfounded, looking at each other in mutual bewilderment. They knew very well what this method was.

To continue the balance, there is naturally only one way.

That is to prevent his breakthrough.

Everyone knew this way in their mind, just reluctant to fully verbalize it. If other civilizations were to know of such internal conflicts within the Divine Race, it would be a great joke.

Especially when Earth people are still residing in the Divine Race’s main city,

They would be immensely pleased with such inner strife in the Divine Race.

"This method you mentioned is indeed a good idea, but the problem is, if the Pavilion Master’s strength and conduct cannot break through, how will we deal with Earth people in the future?"

"Earth people are despicable and shameless; since these two suddenly appeared in our Divine Race, it shows their character and the inherent flaws of their race."

"Indeed. Nowadays, Earth people aren’t what they used to be, not that easy to handle. These two Earth people who have been living in the Divine Race, even us 25 upper echelon members can’t deal with them. The Pavilion Master can’t kill them either."

Everyone nodded.

They started to feel conflicted.

After all, the Divine Race has made it this far entirely relying on this method of maintaining balance to develop to its current state. If there’s an imbalance, the consequences would be unimaginable. No party can guarantee the balanced development of the Divine Race.

But to achieve long-term stability and peace, we must have sufficient resources. Right now, the resources of the Divine Race are nearly exhausted. With the loss of 2 out of 9 Order Planets, though they are garbage planets, Earth—rich in resources and spiritual energy—must be supplemented in such circumstances.

But Earth people have become a roadblock.

"This matter still needs careful deliberation."

It’s too paradoxical.

If that’s the case, we truly can’t prevent the Pavilion Master’s breakthrough.

The upper echelons of the Divine Race shook their heads, expressing some helplessness.

They also understood that once it escalates to racial conflicts, those conflicts naturally have to step back.

However, just when everyone was feeling very helpless,

An elderly Divine Race suddenly stood up.

"I feel there’s no need to wait anymore. Earth people might be powerful, but their overall strength is far inferior to ours. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have come over as undercover agents and then requested a ceasefire. Moreover, we have received news that Earth people are transmitting information back to Earth, presumably cultivation-related material. If that’s the case, it only shows humanity’s cultivation civilization is still very lacking. No matter how strong this Earthling gets, he can’t stand against the entire Divine Race. If real fighting occurs, it would be a battle between armies—a comparison of two civilizations. What use is one person surviving?"

"What do you mean?"

"The previous method, I find extremely suitable."

As these words came out, the hall burst with astonishment.

They showed surprised expressions. Clearly, this method was one everyone already knew, but hearing it said once more from the mouth of this elderly upper echelon member brings a sort of shocking feeling.

Everyone was stunned.

They didn’t know whether to agree or not.

Each calculating their personal gains and losses.

Thinking about the repercussions of this event.

Obviously, in this meeting, their opinions weren’t very unified.

So they need time to think.

Momentarily after,

One or two Divine Race upper echelon members stood up to support his decision.

"I express my support."

"I also support."

With someone taking the lead, the others had no choice. If a small group of people chooses this path, the others cannot watch idly, unable to form a real balance.

Then the rest of the upper echelons can only express support.

"Since that’s the case, let’s proceed according to plan."

"Those who agree, gather tomorrow at noon."

"Those who disagree can leave now. However, for confidentiality, those disagreeing will be temporarily excluded from the upper echelon collective and will not enjoy any upper-echelon privileges. They must stay home and set up an Array. That’s all for now, if there are opinions, speak up now."

The upper echelon members of the Divine Race shook their heads.

No one raised objections.