In a cave on the mainland.
A man gazes into the distance, his eyes sparkling.
"Want to gamble...?"
The man's name was Xiu Yuan, and he was the leader of this branch of humans.
He believed that humanity could no longer remain so cowardly, as this would not change the fate of the human race.
Rather than perish in a cowardly existence, it is better to risk everything for humanity in a desperate fight.
If we win, we will conquer nature; if we lose, our race will perish.
Xiu Yuan glanced at his tribesmen inside the cave and sighed slightly. He was only the leader of this branch, not the leader of all humanity.
If only humanity hadn't scattered back then, then everyone could have gathered together to discuss things.
Now... even if he wants to gamble, he doesn't represent the entire human race.
"well..."
Xiu Yuan sighed, then his gaze hardened. He had to gamble! This was a rare opportunity; if they didn't seize it, when would humanity ever have a chance to rise again?
"Everyone, come here for a moment."
Xiu Yuan gathered the crowd.
Upon hearing this, everyone rushed over and skillfully formed a circle around Xiu Yuan, waiting for him to give instructions.
"I want to stake the future of humanity on a rise."
Xiu Yuan's gaze swept firmly over the crowd.
"What does the leader mean by this?"
People were puzzled.
"I want to participate in the racial war."
Xiu Yuan pointed to the golden list high in the sky outside.
For a moment, everyone looked on in astonishment.
"No, Chief, are you crazy?!"
Everyone has come to accept that humans are a inferior race, the worst one at that, since they can't beat anyone.
Now their leader is telling them to participate in the racial war; isn't that just asking for death?
"This is the result of my careful consideration. I have already come up with the plan. Now it depends on whether you agree. If you agree, I will go and persuade the humans in the other branches."
Xiu Yuan shook his head and explained his plan one by one.
People went from being puzzled to confused, and finally to shocked.
The leader's plan is too crazy; one wrong step and the race will be doomed.
This is gambling with the future of all humanity.
Everyone hesitated for a moment.
"The opportunity has arisen, but the future is uncertain. Do we want to continue living a life of hiding and cowardice, or do we want to fight for a bright future? The choice is yours."
“I am the leader, but I cannot represent all of humanity. Therefore, I leave the choice to you. Even if one person disagrees, I will abandon the idea and consider it as me talking nonsense on a whim.”
Xiu Yuan closed his eyes and waited.
The surroundings were quiet, but you could hear the breathing of the people around you.
Inside the dim cave, water droplets dripped from the stone tips, making a 'drip-drip' sound.
Xiu Yuan opened his eyes after waiting for three minutes.
"Alright, now raise your hands to vote. Those who support it, raise your hands; those who don't, remain silent."
After three pauses, no one raised their hand.
Xiu Yuan gave a bitter smile, stood up in disappointment, and prepared to leave.
"etc!"
I agree!
Xiu Yuan looked at the person who had raised their hand.
The man gritted his teeth and said firmly, "I don't want my descendants to live the life I have now, so even if it's not for my own sake, I must seize this opportunity for the sake of my descendants!"
Everyone was moved in an instant.
Yes, it's bad enough to suffer your whole life, but to live a life of constant hiding, starving, and without any security is unbearable.
If no changes are made, our descendants, and their descendants' descendants, will all live the same life that makes us despair.
Someone has to step forward. If that person isn't yourself, then it has to be your descendants.
Fortunately, why not let their generation make the changes?
Others gradually raised their hands in support.
Ultimately, the entire human population in this branch agreed to Xiu Yuan's plan.
"I am glad that you trust me. I will set off tomorrow to discuss matters with the other human divisions."
Xiu Yuan smiled.
"Yes, we believe the leader can definitely do it!"
"Yes, please, Chief!"
The next day.
After arranging a temporary leader, Xiu Yuan set off.
Following the route he had already investigated, Xiu Yuan found one human branch after another.
Upon learning of Xiu Yuan's purpose, the leaders of each branch gathered everyone together to discuss the matter.
Xiuyuan recounted his plan and stakes over and over again.
Each attempt at persuasion was time-consuming and laborious, but after Xiu Yuan asked them to consider their future generations, everyone agreed.
Gradually, Xiuyuan persuaded all human races.
It took a total of one year and three months.
"Yuan, please, humans can only gamble once, so we can't afford to lose."
It was a rare occasion that all the leaders of humanity gathered together to see Xiu Yuan off.
Xiu Yuan pretended to be relaxed and pointed to his head.
"I believe in my wisdom, and I ask you to believe that the future of humanity will be bright."
"Okay, please!"
Everyone suppressed their worries and put on smiles to see Xiuyuan off.
Xiu Yuan waved goodbye to everyone, and the relaxed smile vanished instantly after he turned around.
"Even if I fail, I will not implicate my race."
Xiuyuan has a habit of biting his nails due to stress.
While devising various escape routes in his mind, he was so focused on thinking that he forgot his bitten fingers were already scarlet.
The metallic taste in his mouth brought him back to his senses. He quickly sucked on the wound, bandaged it up, and set off again.
And so, Xiu Yuan wandered around the continent, his mortal strength making his journey rather slow.
Xiu Yuan spent every day on high alert, because he had to be constantly worried about whether there were any racial fights around him.
He certainly didn't want his plans to be thwarted by an unexpected event before they could be realized.
That kind of death is very unbearable; he would die with his eyes wide open in dismay.
He was a light sleeper at night, easily awakened by the slightest sound or movement.
When hungry, they eat wild fruits; when thirsty, they drink dew.
Fortunately, the world has a good ecosystem. Although many places have been severely damaged by war, some races with magic can use magic to restore the ravaged environment.
Five years have passed in the blink of an eye.
Dragon Nest.
"This is it."
Xiu Yuan swallowed hard as he gazed at the secluded valley, then composed himself before stepping inside.
The first step of the plan is crucial; if it fails, everything else is meaningless.
Xiu Yuan strolled through Dragon Valley.
The arrival of a stranger instantly awakened the sleeping dragon.
In the shadows, pairs of dragon eyes were fixed on Xiu Yuan's frail figure.
"Humans?"
The dragon spirits were very puzzled, so they began to communicate with each other using their racial talents.
Why do humans appear in Dragon Valley?
This question puzzled them.
Then a dragon spirit was brought out to interrogate Xiu Yuan.
In an instant, a strong wind arose, and a towering figure crashed heavily in front of Xiu Yuan.
The strong winds sent the small Xiuyuan flying several meters backward.
"Humans, why are you trespassing into our Dragon Valley?"
The whispers of the soul struck Xiu Yuan's mind.
Dragon spirits cannot understand each other's languages; they must communicate on a spiritual level.
Although Xiu Yuan didn't understand, it was a piece of cake for the Dragon Spirit Seed; it was just a matter of establishing a mental connection.
Xiu Yuan struggled to his feet. Facing the questioning, he raised his head firmly and said, "We humans want to make a deal with the Dragon Spirit Species."
For a moment, the air fell silent.
"Hahaha! Hahaha! You humans are making a deal with us dragon spirits?!"
The dragon sneered.
It was as if I had heard the biggest joke in the world.
The dragon spirit in front of him pointed to the golden list high in the sky and said.
"Look at your rankings, the bottom 100 humans, trying to make a deal with us Dragon Spirits?"
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