Overall, the Northern Territory Alliance is the most enthusiastic, their Essence, Qi, and Spirit are not just for show.
The Underground Alliance's initiative is the weakest.
They discussed in hushed tones, "Whether it's an individual or a civilization, those with real initiative are few, everyone is just muddling along, getting by as best as they can..."
"In this light, joining the Northern Territory Alliance isn't so bad for us."
"Not entirely, we don't have affluent places like the underground rift."
"The scarcity of resources compels us to venture out."
"However, I understand their current choices, times are different now. The development speed of the Ninth Epoch is significantly faster than before, and with the underground rift connected to space tunnels, once there's inter-civilizational exchange, competitive pressure ensues."
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Old acquaintances are envious, making for quite lively gatherings.
