Apocalypse Gachapon

Chapter 2338: Link

This was the first time Cloud Peak Manor had revealed its appearance to outsiders, and also the first time all its colorful lanterns were lit together.

The Su Clan designers' aesthetic sense was fully displayed and affirmed at this moment. Under their vision and construction, the entire manor left every visitor in awe.

Only the first phase was completed—far from grand in scale—but its exquisite detail and the impact of its mysterious technological aesthetic opened the eyes of Dark Strip City's small races.

Their own bases hadn't been designed and built by the Su Clan.

Every small-race representative who arrived received warm hospitality. Members of the Red Female Guard and the Changxu Water Race served them a variety of drinks and foods. The furnishings and seating in the banquet hall alone gave them enough to discuss for tens of minutes.

The fact that each race was accompanied by a Red Female Guard and a Changxu Water Race beauty left the small-race alliance members impressed.

There was no help for it—many races simply didn't fit the aesthetic standards of most carbon-based lifeforms.

"Any guesses on why Ye Zhongming called us here today?"

After enjoying the service of the two beauties for a while, many small-race representatives gathered together to start discussing.

"Maybe to build relationships? Or discuss cooperation?"

"It seems things really are strained with the Star-Eye Clan."

"Yeah—when I arrived, I only saw White Robe, no one else. If everything were fine, both clan leaders would probably have attended."

"If the Star-Eye Clan and Ye Zhongming fall out, do you think we could invite him to join us?"

"That's wishful thinking. Look at this manor—and it's only the first phase—could our small place accommodate him?"

"Speaking of the manor, do you think Ye Zhongming foresaw this fallout with the Star-Eye Clan?"

"I just don't understand—why would the Star-Eye Clan push someone like him away?"

"It's hard to say—maybe it's not just about the Star-Eye Clan."

"No way. We saw how Ye Zhongming is on the planet hunting ground. Everyone who fought alongside him speaks highly of him. How could he be the problem?"

Since everyone had clansmen who followed Ye Zhongming on the planet hunting ground and witnessed that deeply shocking final battle, those who came here were naturally more inclined to side with Ye Zhongming.

Hearing the last speaker's words, they all nodded in agreement.

While the guests were speculating outside, Ye Zhongming was meeting with Jie Kui and the Bronze Battalion Assault Camp members.

Ouchong and Shi Yong looked at Jie Kui, then at Ye Zhongming, unsure what to do. After they relayed the Bronze Battalion's decision to their Order Leader, they were met with a silence that made them increasingly uneasy.

Deep down, they hoped Ye Zhongming would agree and keep them here.

They knew very well who had brought them this far—without the Order Leader, they would all revert to their former selves.

"Are you sure you want to come over and follow me? Do you understand that once you stay at the manor, returning to the Star-Eye Clan will become difficult? Not impossible—but you'd be treated differently."

Ye Zhongming finally broke the silence.

"Not all the brothers came with us, but those who did are prepared for that—even if we can never go back to the Star-Eye Clan."

Shi Yong spoke on behalf of the several hundred brothers who had come.

The Assault Camp had lost many on the planet hunting ground. Excluding those fallen, not many had stayed behind, and they understood—this wasn't just about themselves, but about family and loved ones.

"Then stay from now on. Since you've chosen me, I won't let you down."

Ye Zhongming looked at these warriors who had followed him since he became Bronze Order Leader, knowing the courage it took for them to make this choice.

With that, he stood up.

"Since you've come, let's show ourselves together—the guests are probably getting impatient." Ye Zhongming smiled as he walked. "Oh, and don't come empty-handed. Xiao Min, take them to the side room—each one grab a piece of equipment and follow me."

In the hall, the Red Female Guard and the Changxu Water Race members suddenly stopped speaking, straightened up, and turned their gazes in one direction.

This told everyone that the main figure had arrived.

Sure enough, seconds later, Ye Zhongming appeared before them.

"Please, sit." Ye Zhongming greeted everyone with a smile, committing their faces to memory.

Before entering, he had already received a report: races present tonight accounted for seventy percent of all races in Dark Strip City. Of those, sixty percent had their clan leaders attend in person, and most of the rest sent heirs or high-ranking members.

"I appreciate you all coming."

Everyone understood the meaning of Ye Zhongming's second sentence.

"I've invited you here today for two main reasons." Ye Zhongming sat at the center of the hall. "First—you all fought alongside me on the planet hunting ground. I promised compensation for your fallen clansmen. Today, I fulfill that promise."

With that, Ye Zhongming waved his hand, and Red Female Guard warriors immediately handed handwritten lists to the corresponding race representatives.

The first to receive lists were those closest to Ye Zhongming—clan leaders with relatively stronger positions.

They hadn't taken the compensation talk seriously initially, since everyone had fought for themselves. But after reading the lists, many couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Those who hadn't received theirs yet looked on curiously, even more intrigued.

By the time everyone had their lists, the hall buzzed with discussion.

For these small races, the lists were nothing short of luxurious!

Not only did they include direct Moonspan Gold compensation, but also a variety of equipment and potions of different grades. Every race started with Ke Steel-grade gear, each receiving varying numbers of Red Condensation-grade items, and some even got Raini-grade equipment!

Granted, the Raini-grade gear wasn't top-tier, but that was more than enough—these small races had few Red Condensation-grade items, let alone Raini-grade.

Beyond the shock of sudden wealth, many also noticed something unique about the lists.

Alongside the Moonspan Gold, equipment, and potions, there were detailed casualty lists for each race, with exact compensation amounts listed after every single name.