Guiding public opinion and organizing the populace were, after all, what a government did best. Under the organization of the leader of the Purple Civilization and a group of dignitaries, the movement to persuade the Divine Ark Civilization to stay reached a climax.

Many civilian ships began to lift off without authorization, venturing to the Divine Ark Civilization’s station to express their demands in their own ways. Their goal was unanimous, namely to make the Divine Ark Civilization stay, or to have the Divine Ark Civilization take them along when it left.

As the number of civilian ships arriving at the habitation ship’s station grew, another event suddenly broke out. The Divine Ark Civilization held a second military exercise. This military exercise still adopted the same strategy as the previous one, and in the publicity directed at the Purple Civilization, it was still declared to be a harassment operation by the remnants of the Predator Civilizations.

Thus, fear of the future erupted once more in full. Under Xiao Yu’s guidance, the government’s covert connivance and even support, and the people’s urgent mindset, the first civilization-wide march and petition movement broke out.

Countless citizens of the Purple Civilization took to the streets, using various methods to express their reluctance to part with the Divine Ark Civilization, begging it to stay and not leave. In this activity, the group that displayed the firmest resolve was the scientists.

In this period they had borne enormous pressure from their own civilization, while the various exquisite sciences of the Divine Ark Civilization exerted a powerful attraction on them. As Mr. Dorun put it, “Even if the price to know the answer is death, I will not flinch.”

With various forces pushing behind the scenes, the government of the Purple Civilization finally, in the name of the government, issued a formal letter to Xiao Yu through official channels. Moreover, this letter was public, and anyone could obtain the relevant information on the network.

Order gradually returned within the Purple Civilization. Everyone waited for Xiao Yu’s reply.

In this letter, the government of the Purple Civilization humbly entreated Xiao Yu, hoping to merge the Purple Civilization into the Divine Ark Civilization.

“We know the universe is dark. In this dark universe there is danger everywhere, enemies everywhere watching like tigers. Our Purple Civilization is still too weak, so weak that we do not even have the ability to protect ourselves. Although we know this request is excessive, we still sincerely hope the Divine Ark Civilization can consider our appeal.”

“We know it is unrealistic to ask the Divine Ark Civilization to remain here for a long time. The stage of your Divine Ark Civilization is destined to be the entire Milky Way, even the entire universe. You cannot be held back by a small Purple Civilization. We only hope that when the Divine Ark Civilization departs, it will take our Purple Civilization along. By our own efforts we have reached the level of a Level 4 Civilization. This is proof of our value and potential. We are not useless. On some day in the future we, too, can contribute to the progress of the Divine Ark Civilization.”

“Therefore, we hope the Divine Ark Civilization can carefully consider our request.”

This was the content of the letter formally issued to Xiao Yu in the name of the government of the Purple Civilization.

In the supreme organ of power in the capital on the Star of Light, the leader of the Purple Civilization looked bitterly at his subordinates before him.

“I never imagined that I, too, would see such a day, to beg another civilization to swallow our civilization. The whims of fate and the impermanence of the world could go no further than this.”

“If not for the Divine Ark Civilization, our Purple Civilization would already have been annihilated. Compared with the consequences of annihilation, joining the Divine Ark Civilization is also a good outcome. We have all done our utmost for our civilization. For the situation to develop to this point is truly beyond our power to control. Leader, you need not take it too much to heart.” an official consoled him.

“Ah.” The leader of the Purple Civilization shook his head with a sigh. “What is the people’s reaction to this letter?”

“Most citizens have now calmed down and are quietly waiting for the Divine Ark Civilization’s reply. But there are still sporadic marches and petitions. As of now, the number of citizens who have committed suicide to express our civilization’s sincerity about joining the Divine Ark Civilization has risen to thirty thousand. Although the Divine Ark Civilization and our civilization have jointly issued a notice to stop such acts, the frequency of these incidents is still on the rise.” the aide replied.

“Let Mr. Dorun come forward,” the leader of the Purple Civilization rubbed his forehead, seeming to have a headache. “Mr. Dorun is, after all, our civilization’s greatest scientist and enjoys extremely high prestige among the people. Have him come forward to dissuade these extreme citizens.”

Hearing this, the aide’s expression turned somewhat odd. Under the leader’s questioning gaze, the aide said helplessly, “Mr. Dorun has already gathered with several thousand scientists from various fields and nearly ten thousand citizens in the central square. They declare that if the Divine Ark Civilization’s reply is a refusal, they will commit suicide immediately.”

The leader of the Purple Civilization faltered in his tone and immediately began to cough violently. After a long moment, he helplessly waved his hand and said wearily, “Let them be.”

In such circumstances, all kinds of speculation flew everywhere. Some people anxiously analyzed that the Divine Ark Civilization could not possibly accept the Purple Civilization, listing many direct or indirect pieces of evidence and arguing persuasively. Others, just as firmly, said the Divine Ark Civilization would certainly accept the Purple Civilization, likewise listing many pieces of evidence. Staunch supporters of both sides even began trading insults, with a trend toward real-life duels.

Yet regardless of the debate, the wish of all citizens of the Purple Civilization was the same.

Under this tide, many so-called experts even appeared, speaking on their views before the cameras of various media. Of course, the opinions of these experts also differed. The mood of the Divine Ark Civilization’s citizens rose and fell with these claims, never finding peace.

“I demand to speak directly with Lord Two!” At this time, in the central square, Mr. Dorun was shouting loudly at a robot assisting with public order. “I believe Lord Two will certainly grant my request.”

What was happening on the Star of Light was now being presented, case by case, scene by scene, in the highest conference room aboard the ship the Asia. Xiao Yu and a group of high-level intelligent beings watched these images with peculiar expressions, discussing in low voices.

“The plan is proceeding smoothly. The time is almost ripe.” Luka Two said.

Xiao Yu nodded lightly. “Very good. Then you will handle this, Two.”

Luka Two agreed, connected the communication channel with the government of the Purple Civilization, and sent over a letter that had long been drafted. Because this letter was public, its contents appeared almost instantly on every personal computing terminal, allowing all citizens of the Purple Civilization following the matter to see it.

“Helping the weak has always been a guiding principle of our Divine Ark Civilization. We do not mind integrating one more civilization, as long as that civilization joins voluntarily. Therefore, our Divine Ark Civilization agrees to your Purple Civilization’s request. However, there are some difficult aspects to this matter, and we hope you can be mentally prepared for them.”

“Although our Divine Ark Civilization is a civilization integrated by multiple races and our residential ships are indeed large enough, we are a wandering civilization and the population of our Divine Ark Civilization is too vast. Therefore, incorporating the Purple Civilization’s population of over thirty billion into the Divine Ark Civilization poses certain difficulties for us.”

“Thus, when you have just integrated into the Divine Ark Civilization, you may not be able to obtain a comfortable living environment. Your living spaces may be somewhat crowded, and supplies of various materials will not be very abundant. But these difficulties can be overcome. As we develop, your living environment will grow better and better.”

“This is what we have to say. If you still wish to join the Divine Ark Civilization, we welcome you.”

This letter immediately caused an uproar in the Purple Civilization. Countless citizens began to cheer with joy, and countless people shouted loudly, “So long as we can join the Divine Ark Civilization, what does it matter if the conditions are a bit harsh?”

Waiting in the central square for news, Mr. Dorun saw the letter at the first moment. He became instantly excited, and two streams of tears could not be restrained. He prostrated himself, bowing to the ground, and muttered, “We can finally join the Divine Ark Civilization… the problems that have troubled our entire scientific community for over a hundred years can finally be answered.”

Up to now, all obstacles had disappeared. Under Xiao Yu’s direction, the Purple Civilization finally merged into the Divine Ark Civilization, and it was a completely voluntary integration without any coercion.

The entire integration process lasted nearly three years. That is to say, Xiao Yu stayed here for another three years. During these three years, the more than thirty billion beings of the Purple Civilization were all relocated into the Home Six and Home Seven ships. Taking advantage of this period, Xiao Yu also carried out the final phase of wrap-up work, stockpiled massive quantities of materials, and built a great many new ships. When all affairs had been completed, Xiao Yu, laden with spoils, set out on a new journey.

“The Pegasus Civilization, is it… with a heritage of nearly one hundred thousand years, the most profoundly rooted and the strongest in combat among the Level 5 Civilizations in the Milky Way… Here I come. I wonder, compared to my Divine Ark Civilization, which of us is stronger?”