Galaxy Domination Guide

Chapter 67 061 Choice Does Not Exist

Academician Ding showed Xiang Fei the Star Alliance charter he had brought back and briefly discussed it.

"From my contact with the Iridium Star people, they are very cautious in their attitude. No one, apart from Bai Zhongqi, had expressed any concerns about the future relationship between Iridium Star and Earth from beginning to end. It's quite apparent that although Iridium Star is far superior to us in technology, politically, they are likely still entrenched in a monarchical authoritarian system.

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Given this, we can imagine that Bai Zhongqi, who holds dual nationality, plays a pivotal role in the interactions between Iridium Star and Earth. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he can decide things with a single word. This is an important advantage for us.

Bai Zhongqi's attitude is relatively positive and proactive, and he does not favor the use of violent means, nor does he intend to cause any major chaos on Earth. Although the 'Star Alliance' model he proposes is far from ideal or equal, we can substantially benefit from it in all aspects."

Xiang Fei quickly scanned through the Star Alliance framework proposed by Bai Zhongqi and couldn't help but gasp in shock. But at the same time, he rapidly calculated the pros and cons from the standpoint of Country C, and identified terms that Country C could not accept or needed to negotiate for.

Xiang Fei's brows were furrowed; the sheer amount of information in the Star Alliance framework was overwhelming, making it difficult for him to get a clear comprehensive understanding all at once. So he abandoned the macro view and started with the details, gradually forming a general understanding.

"This matter is too big," Xiang Fei finally managed to utter after a long while.

Academician Ding nodded with a sigh, "Yes, once the Star Alliance is truly established, the history of Country C will undergo massive changes that are likely unprecedented, and the impact on Earth itself will be profound."

After reading through several more items, the shock in Xiang Fei's heart deepened. He pointed to one of the clauses and shook his head with a sigh, "Just this one point alone would make it difficult for many people to refuse."

The clause he was pointing to was the Genetic Advantage Liberation. This technology was the key for the Iridium Star people to leap from a lifespan and health condition roughly equivalent to Earthlings to now boasting an average lifespan of over two hundred years and extremely strong physical qualities. Within human genes lie numerous biological advantages, but these have been long suppressed.

Iridium Star's bio-genetic technology can liberate these advantageous genes, significantly enhancing human lifespan, health, physicality, and adaptability to the environment. An average Iridium Star individual on Earth would far exceed a world champion athlete. They may not be on the level of superheroes from the comics, but their attributes like strength are very powerful.

Adaptability is demonstrated in being able to live on different planets; even on habitable planets, differences in rotation causing variations in day and night, the climate changes due to orbital position within the stellar system, and planetary gravity can challenge the adaptability of living creatures from other planets.

Iridium Star people can adapt to these differences in a short period, making them a highly efficient migratory species.

Even if the people of Country C begin this work now, the result wouldn't be as stable as that achieved by generations of Iridium Star people. But to extend the lifespan of a middle-aged or elderly person in their fifties or sixties by a hundred years and rejuvenate their energy and physical conditions would still be feasible.

Setting aside matters such as national construction and technologies benefiting society and the nation, the mere extension of personal lifespan and health improvement would be enough to alter many people's attitudes. The fear of death is a constant for humanity, particularly the eternal pursuit of a long life by those in power.

From Emperor Qin Shi Huang sending Xu Fu to seek the elixir of life in the East to Emperor Taizong of Tang practicing alchemy for immortality, even to modern individuals not pursuing elusive things but still buying all sorts of health products and undergoing health treatments, everyone is willing to try any means that might allow them to live longer and better lives.

As long as agreement is reached to join the Star Alliance, Iridium Star promises to perform Genetic Advantage Liberation for all people of Country C, extending the lifespan and enhancing the physique of the entire population. Naturally, those at the top will be the first to reap these benefits.

Xiang Fei sighed bitterly at this moment, "The Iridium Star people have too many appealing offerings in their hands, almost irresistible to us. Just taking this Genetic Advantage Liberation alone, how are we to bargain? If the Iridium Star people hold firm on this one point, we're left with no room for negotiation. The temptation of this alone is too great.

Chancellor Bai Zhongqi also knows our domestic situation well. Although we are not politically elected, we are highly accountable to public opinion. If he were to leak the matter of Genetic Advantage Liberation, public opinion would immediately explode. Who wouldn't want to live an extra hundred years in peace and health?

No government could suppress such a situation; we can only bite the bullet and make concessions to the Iridium Star people."

Academician Ding nodded deeply in agreement, "Controlled nuclear fusion reactors, genuine quantum teleportation communications, neuron production lines that could increase our manufacturing scale by ten thousand times, plus resources from other planets, possible new territories. Each of these things is something we can't refuse."

Academician Ding continued, "Not interfering with Earth's internal affairs, following Iridium Star's lead in cosmic development and exploration, opening up to immigration and exchange, sharing Star Alliance resources—these basic principles are actually much better than what we expected. Our country's previous conception was equal diplomatic relations and trade exchanges with terrestrial nations.

However, Iridium Star people's advantage is too vast; even with normal trade, they could easily destroy any industry or economy on Earth. And indeed, we don't have much leverage over such an alien civilization if we want to make great progress. The downside of the Star Alliance is that it would tie us to the chariot of the Iridium Star people.

We still cannot fully comprehend this extraterrestrial power and whether they have ulterior motives. But what's the worst that could happen? At worst, the Iridium Star people might annihilate Earth, and then everyone would be doomed together anyway.

The concept of the Star Alliance comes from Chancellor Bai Zhongqi, and we can only hope that he remembers his roots and is naturally kind-hearted—otherwise, the consequences are unimaginable.

In reality, we actually have no choice at this critical juncture. History teaches us that a nation's development is either forward or backward. If we don't join the Star Alliance, it's inevitable that Iridium Star will seek cooperation with other countries.

If other countries gain these benefits, they may in turn oppress ours, which would be more terrifying than the century of humiliation we faced before liberation. Our nation is also facing many problems; economically, there's immense pressure for industrial transformation, and social conflicts are becoming more diverse and acute.

Joining the Star Alliance and ushering in our Intergalactic Era is an excellent breakthrough."

Xiang Fei looked at Academician Ding, who, even in illness, had exceptionally clear eyes and was very decisive in his thoughts and attitude.

"I understand. So, Academician Ding's opinion is that we should cooperate with the Iridium Star people and work on this Star Alliance?"

Academician Ding said, "Negotiations still need to be handled, but we must seize the opportunity before it's too late."

Xiang Fei also nodded seriously, adding, "I understand. I will convey your opinion to our top leaders."