CHAPTER 410: CHAPTER 245: THE RETURN OF THE STAR SEA SYSTEM_2

Even this proof, since more than three thousand years ago when Sage Saint Shen Shi first proposed the crisis of the "Advanced Civilization Devouring Theory," has been emphasized repeatedly, with various arguments brought forth.

What Shen Shi is saying now is not new.

Over nearly a thousand years, this has seemingly become a never-ending discussion, with both sides holding their own stance.

However, at this moment, Shen Shi wants to convey something new to the human leadership of the future lineage.

Something that even Sage Saint Shen Shi has never spoken of.

"I can clearly tell everyone," Shen Shi’s once calm consciousness began to intensify at this moment, "The reason I persist in my stance, the truly important reason, is only one—" "The future of human civilization is not just B-level, or even A-level; we ought to have a more brilliant future, rather than abandoning it to choose another difficult path of survival."

This consciousness was conveyed with utmost clarity to every council member, carrying Shen Shi’s confidence and conviction.

The emotions within the meeting began to stir noisily once more.

"This is impossible!" The elderly council member voiced out again, "The potential for civilization’s development stems from culture, as well as from system and self. Human civilization has actually reached its developmental limit. Without the Es civilization, we would struggle even to truly step into B-level civilization. The superiority of the Es civilization’s culture has long been evidently displayed before us. This is not something I am saying, but rather the conclusion drawn by countless scholars from reality over more than a thousand years!"

If it wasn’t already at a dead end, not already at the limit, perhaps not so many people would be willing to abandon their original culture to accept everything from the Es civilization.

But this is precisely the reality.

It is also the key to the choice human civilization must make.

However, apart from those completely unbelieving council members, there were some council members at that moment who looked expectantly at Shen Shi, equally unwilling to give up further growth.

Human civilization from the Earth Star Period has come to this point in just over three thousand years. What miracles were created during this process? How many convictions and glories were forged?

How can we stop here?

Those members opposing the fusion are precisely guarding this past glory, which is also why most of them retain their reverence for the Sage Saint, because Sage Saint Shen Shi is the sole core of this glory!

And now.

They eagerly long for the return of Sage Saint Shen Shi, longing for the return of this glory.

What Shen Shi is doing is merely fulfilling their wish!

"This potential has little reference value." Shen Shi said calmly, "According to this standard, how much potential did Earth Star period human civilization have to reach D-level? Don’t forget the various flaws human civilization once had, but we still made it this far. Tell me, what was relied upon?"

"..."

The emotions on the scene fell into a peculiar silence.

Yet some people’s emotions began to gradually turn fervent.

Because the answer was not hard to provide.

"It relied on you!" A standing member aligned with Shen Shi answered the question, his enthusiasm utterly undisguised, "It relied on Star Sea Company!"

Indeed, typical potential is difficult to break.

However, the development of civilization is learnable.

The support of the Es civilization can break such potential, and Star Sea Company representing the power of the Sage Saint can do the same, and has done so!

"Star Sea... wasn’t it gone after three thousand years ago?" Kennen asked.

Yes, on this future line, support from Star Sea Company ceased three thousand years ago.

That is, it stopped with Shen Shi’s development in the modern world.

After all, this power completely stems from Time Crystal, and Sage Saint Shen Shi did not have Time Crystal.

However, Shen Shi knew, to once again inspire the council members before him, to regain control over the will of the entire civilization, relying merely on a Sage Saint who has failed repeatedly is far from enough. The only thing capable is "Star Sea," molded out by Shen Shi over three hundred years of miracles!

This, is his final trump card today!

"Star Sea indeed once abandoned us." Shen Shi slowly conveyed the consciousness, "As the weak, we had little choice before truly strong civilizations and powerful forces; this is true for both the Es civilization and Star Sea forces. However, Star Sea and Es have a fundamental difference that you should all understand."

Even Kennen, at this moment, got somewhat excited.

Yes, they certainly understand.

Star Sea never interferes in their development!

Nor does it showcase its own culture!

It merely offers technology, devices, and various practical supports without any additional requirements or influences.

If what the Es civilization does is akin to establishing sects, recruiting disciples, teaching martial arts while also requiring loyalty and obedience to the sects, then what the Star Sea does is akin to parents silently making sacrifices in the background, seeking no repayment, only hoping their children can soar high and blossom autonomously.

If there were a choice, no one would choose Es!

"Master Sage Saint, has Star Sea finally returned again?" Some council members even eagerly asked.

"Yes, and no." Shen Shi said, "Everyone present understands the history, understands the fundamental reason we overcame the initial crises and defeated the Worren: on the one hand, it’s my channel, and on the other hand, it’s the potential we showed Star Sea. Clearly, human civilization has lost further ambition, the individuals standing here no longer possess the fearlessness and drive during the Starry Era. Such changes do not align with Star Sea’s support goals. What they want are not parasites clinging to them but strong civilizations striving to catch up continuously."

"..."

The emotions on the scene once again grew complex.

Comparison is often daunting.

During the three thousand years of Star Sea’s sudden disappearance, human civilization had become accustomed to everything within the Mude System.

That is, profit first.

The Es civilization’s gradual devouring of human civilization’s actions is regarded as reasonable, with many people repeatedly saying, "The Es civilization’s devouring is a natural course," "Survival of the fittest is the essential truth of the vast cosmos," "Weak ones must join if they don’t want to perish," "Integration is not surrender but rebirth," as if being devoured by Es civilization was the ultimate and best destiny for human civilization.

Yet, Shen Shi, at this moment, forcibly unveiled this self-numbing veil with the briefly emerged Star Sea from three thousand years ago.

When a moral entity far above average appears, all moral deficiencies will be exposed.

At least, a significant number of council members were already considering.

If humanity has hope to continually grow stronger, while freeing itself from the devouring of the Es civilization, wouldn’t this be a better choice?

Shen Shi keenly perceived this change.

He knew, the purpose of today’s meeting had nearly been achieved.

"Whether Star Sea returns depends on whether my return can correct you, correct this erroneous path." Shen Shi, in the end, transmitted his determined will clearly to everyone, "But in any case, I absolutely will not accept a humanity that has lost all self, because this would make me regret my return three thousand three hundred years ago, as this result is no different than becoming Primordial Energy Batteries. Human civilization without culture is better off destroyed."

At this moment, all council members felt solemn.

They sensed Shen Shi’s resolve.

And they had to acknowledge.

Sage Saint Shen Shi may no longer have the ability to realize absolute control over human civilization, but as its Supreme, he certainly has the power to achieve its complete destruction!