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Chapter 221 Blue Star Celebration, Future Planning (6.2K)

Among those present were his familiar comrades-in-arms, his students whom he had personally trained, and countless heroes who had fought to preserve civilization to this day.

Lin Yi raised his hand, and the applause gradually subsided.

"Gentlemen," Lin Yi said slowly, "it's been over forty years."

A simple sentence, yet it seemed to carry a thousand pounds of weight, instantly pulling everyone's thoughts back to that dark and bloody era.

The room became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"We have lost our familiar homes and our beloved family members, and we are struggling to survive on the edge of despair."

Lin Yi spoke calmly, yet with a heavy heart: “We once thought that was the end of civilization. But we did not give up. Every single one of us, whether we were soldiers fighting on the front lines or civilians holding the line in the rear; whether we were researchers working tirelessly or administrative officials maintaining order, used our sweat, blood, wisdom and courage to pull civilization back from the brink of disaster, bit by bit.”

Then, Lin Yi paused slightly, his eyes seemingly sparkling with starlight as he gazed into the endless future: "Today, we stand here not only to celebrate the victory of a war, but also to declare that Blue Star civilization, having undergone tempering, has been reborn!"

"We have personally ended an old era and ushered in a new era that leads to the stars!"

"The hardships and glories of the past will become the foundation for us to stride towards a wider world. And the future," Lin Yi's voice suddenly rose, "will surely bring more challenges, and also more brilliance. Beyond the stars, awaits our conquest and creation!"

A thunderous round of applause erupted once again, and many people had tears in their eyes—a remembrance of past sacrifices and an infinite hope for the future.

As the applause subsided, Lin Yi turned slightly to Irelia beside him and gestured for her to speak: "Now, please welcome our guardian of the Blue Star civilization, Ms. Irelia Sheena, to say a few words to us."

Irelia stepped forward, her stunning beauty appearing even more ethereal under the lights, her icy blue eyes gazing gently at the crowd below.

She bowed slightly, performing an elegant Spirit Clan greeting, her clear voice resounding throughout the hall:

"It is an honor to share this joy of the new life of civilization with you all at this moment."

Her opening remarks were simple and sincere: "Over the long years, as a guardian, I have witnessed the rise and fall of the Blue Star civilization many times. But only this time, under the leadership of His Excellency Lin Yi and with everyone's indomitable struggle, have I witnessed a miracle of a civilization emerging from the brink of despair. This deeply moves me and I am also honored."

She changed the subject, a faint smile appearing on her face: "As a guardian, I have also prepared a small gift for this celebration to express my sentiments and wish the future of Blue Star civilization to be as brilliant as the Milky Way."

With that, she gently waved her slender, jade-like hands in front of her, as if plucking invisible strings.

In an instant, specks of emerald green light appeared out of thin air, as if they had come to life, fluttering and dancing, precisely converging in front of everyone present.

The light faded, and a strange and beautiful flower floated silently in front of everyone.

The flower is about the size of a palm, resembling an orchid but not quite. Its petals have a translucent, glassy texture, and inside, it seems as if countless tiny starlight is slowly flowing.

The flowers, without stems or leaves, float naturally, emitting a refreshing fragrance. The fragrance is not strong, but it seems to have a direct effect on the soul, making people feel calm and their minds more active.

A subtle, rhythmic pattern emanates from the flowers.

"This flower is called 'Starry Glass Orchid'," Irelia's voice rang out at the right moment, explaining to everyone, "It is a rare flower unique to my Eldar, and it is very beneficial to those at the Star Core level who are able to comprehend the rules of heaven and earth."

She explained in detail: "You can use it in two ways. First, you can take it directly. The spiritual energy of the rules it contains will burst forth all at once, significantly enhancing your ability to comprehend the rules in the next hour, which may help you break through a bottleneck that has been bothering you for a long time."

“Secondly,” she continued, “if there is no immediate need to break through the bottleneck, it can be placed in the quiet room where you practice daily, or carried with you in a specially made psionic box. In this way, it can continuously emit a faint fluctuation for about three months, subtly nourishing the soul and enhancing the understanding of the rules. Although the effect is not as intense as taking it, it is superior in that it is long-lasting and gentle.”

This gift is truly significant.

Especially for Star Core level powerhouses who urgently need to improve their strength, the "Star Language Glazed Orchid" is a treasure, whether for breakthroughs at critical moments or for long-term cultivation assistance.

As everyone gazed at the dreamlike spiritual flower before them and felt the strange fluctuations that cleansed their souls, expressions of surprise and delight appeared on their faces.

“Ms. Irelia, this is too precious!” Li Zhenguo couldn’t help but speak on behalf of everyone.

Irelia smiled and shook her head: "Compared to what you have all done for the survival of civilization, this small token is insignificant. I hope that in the future, we can walk side by side and witness together how the Blue Star civilization will create more and greater miracles in the sea of ​​stars."

Her humble demeanor and sincere words instantly won everyone's favor and approval.

Enthusiastic applause and heartfelt thanks echoed through the hall once again, bringing the atmosphere to a new climax.

Lin Yi watched all this with a smile. After the applause subsided, he took the opportunity to speak, saying loudly, "The Guardians' generous gift is something we should all remember. Today is a day for celebration. In addition, I have instructed Xuanji to compile and send some basic information about the universe and the starry sea we are about to face to everyone's personal terminals after the banquet."

His gaze swept across the room, and his tone became relaxed: "Today, let's not talk about official business, nor about the difficulties ahead. Let's just drink heartily, to toast our compatriots who have returned, to our indomitable civilization, and to our own rebirth and future!"

"I hereby declare the banquet open!"

The cheerful music started playing again, and fine wines and delicacies were served, making the banquet atmosphere even more lively and harmonious.

People came forward to toast Lin Yi and Irelia, expressing their respect and congratulating each other.
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The next day, at nine in the morning.

Inside the core decision-making meeting room at the headquarters of the Blue Star Community, the atmosphere was completely different from the celebration of the previous night, becoming serious and focused.

The oval conference table was filled with top officials from the Blue Star Community, representatives from major regions, and about twenty Star Core-level powerhouses.

Everyone sat upright, with a personal light screen projected in front of them, displaying the "Preliminary Analysis Report on the Basic Overview of Interstellar Society and the Territory of the Human Race (Purple Gold Star Alliance)" compiled and sent by Xuanji.

Everyone present was at least at the Stardust level or above, with physical and spiritual strength far exceeding that of ordinary people, and extremely strong information processing capabilities. Therefore, even though they drank heartily last night, no one suffered from a hangover.

In addition, Xuanji's excellent information summarization ability meant that this large but well-organized report had already been digested and absorbed by everyone before the meeting even began.

Lin Yi sat in the main seat, his gaze calmly sweeping over everyone, and got straight to the point: "Everyone has read the information. What are your thoughts on the star sea that our Blue Star civilization is about to enter, and on the Purple Gold Star Alliance that we will face?"

After a brief silence, Li Zhenguo, who was sitting in the first seat to Lin Yi's right, slowly put down his electronic pen. He frowned slightly and spoke in a deep voice: "Commander, everyone. After reading these materials, my biggest feeling is, first and foremost, a sense of crisis."

His voice echoed in the quiet conference room, resonating with everyone present.

"The vastness of the universe far exceeds our previous imagination. Civilizations abound, and powerful beings are everywhere. Although our Blue Star civilization has achieved a Level 5 rating, in the vast sea of ​​stars, we are probably just an infant that has just stepped out of its swaddling clothes."

Li Zhenguo's tone carried the keen insight of a veteran politician.

"The data shows that our human civilization is currently in a phase of rapid rise, but this does not mean that the external environment is peaceful. On the contrary, precisely because we are in a period of growth, the external pressure will be considerable. And internally..."

He paused, his fingertip tracing across the light screen, bringing up the section on internal factions within the Purple Gold Star Alliance: "Internally, it's not a monolithic entity. Various forces and families are deeply entrenched, and competition and even infighting are everywhere."

"This reminds me of the difficult years that our Xia Kingdom once went through. At that time, although the country was striving to rise, it was surrounded by powerful enemies. While the upper class was focused on external resistance and development, in some dark corners inside, all kinds of demons and monsters and black forces were also surging and waiting for an opportunity to act."

He looked up at Lin Yi, his tone tinged with relief: "However, fortunately, we have Commander Lin Yi. Commander Lin has achieved a Level 7 personal rating and has even been accepted as a disciple by a deity. This is like raising a bright flag representing 'potential' and 'background' on our small, still rather rudimentary ship that has just set sail. In the early stages of our development, this flag will make many ill-intentioned eyes hesitate, making us seem less easy to bully."

As soon as Li Zhenguo finished speaking, Zhou Donglai, sitting opposite him, picked up the conversation, nodding vigorously and using a more vivid analogy:
"Chief Li is right. It's like a poor family in a remote town. Although they are destitute and penniless, they suddenly produce a top scorer in the national college entrance examination! Once the news spreads, even the local thugs and bullies who usually run rampant in the town will have to think twice before messing with this family. They'll have to consider the attention and power that the title of 'top scorer' might attract. This family will no longer be someone that anyone can just step on. In fact, the well-off neighbors will take the initiative to come up and make friends with them."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming firm: "However! The history of our Xia Kingdom has taught us one thing: relying on ourselves is worse than relying on others. It is absolutely impossible to rely on others' tiger skins. We must be strong ourselves! If we want to truly stand firm and not be devoured alive, having our own powerful military force is absolutely indispensable."

Li Zhenguo has now relinquished his position in Xia Guo, and Zhou Dong has taken over.

He is currently primarily responsible for the political affairs of the Blue Star Community, specifically as the Chief Administrative Officer.

That's why Zhou Donglai called him Chief Li.

As for Lin Yi...

His position is the First Commander of the Blue Star Community.

Following Zhou Donglai's speech, high-level representatives from other countries and regions also expressed their views.

Some emphasized the urgency of introducing technology and cultivating talent.

Some are focused on how to maximize their profits in the Star Sea Trade and avoid being exploited.

Some expressed concern about the potential cultural shock and clash of values.

However, everyone's consensus centered on three points: first, the contradictory feelings of both yearning for and being wary of the vast universe; second, recognizing that Lin Yi's level 7 evaluation and status as a disciple of a deity were the most valuable "protective charms" in the early stages; and third, the unanimous agreement on the extreme importance of establishing their own martial power as soon as possible. Seeing that the discussion was almost over, Lin Yi gently tapped the table, drawing everyone's attention.

"Everyone's views are insightful and hit the nail on the head," he concluded. "Based on this consensus, I am now announcing several important decisions."

Lin Yi's gaze sharpened. "As everyone has said, we must have our own fist. Therefore, I have decided to register a mercenary group in the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance in the name of the Blue Star Civilization. It will be our first sharp blade as we step into the starry sea, responsible for acquiring resources, accumulating experience, and expanding our network. At the same time, it will also be a crucible for training and cultivating our own strong individuals."

This news did not cause much surprise; many people had already guessed this after learning about the major powers.

"second."

Lin Yi looked at Irelia, who was sitting quietly beside him, and said, “Ms. Irelia, and the Xena family behind her, will become our Blue Star civilization’s most steadfast ally in the Star Sea. The Xena family possesses power including five Star Domain-level experts, as well as vast financial and technological reserves. Ms. Irelia herself will serve as the vice-captain of our mercenary group.”

Initially, when Lin Yi announced that the Xina family would become allies, everyone listened attentively as usual.

However, when he then revealed the specific strength of the Hina family, it immediately caused a great stir in the conference room.

"Star Domain level experts, and five of them?"

"Five Star Domain Level experts?!"

"Oh My God"

Exclamations arose from different corners.

Everyone already knows what a Star Domain-level expert means in the universe; they are terrifying beings who can sit in charge of a star domain and annihilate stars with a wave of their hand.

Lin Yi, currently the strongest being in the Blue Star civilization, has reached the Star Domain level in his understanding of the rules, but his actual energy level is still at the Star Core level. And the Xina family actually has a total of five such beings?!

This is not just providing timely help; it's practically delivering a warm fortress to travelers still struggling through the snowstorm.

Li Zhenguo took a deep breath, trying to calm his turbulent emotions, and looked at Irelia with a solemn gaze.

In truth, everyone knew perfectly well that the reason the Xina family was betting so heavily was not because of the current state of the Blue Star civilization, but because of Lin Yi, who had created countless miracles, been accepted as a disciple by the Eternal God, and whose future was limitless.

This is an investment based on a long-term perspective, a high-stakes gamble on stocks with super potential.

Regardless, this investment and alliance will benefit the entire Earth civilization.

Sitting in the back row, Chen Yu's eyes widened, his mouth slightly agape. A thought that was both extremely disrespectful and incredibly apt flashed through his mind: "My goodness, our boss's charm is just too much! This isn't just finding a helper; it's clearly a rich woman bringing her entire family to our door! And she comes with five Star Domain-level henchmen and trillions of dollars in assets!"

He quickly lowered his head, afraid that Lin Yi would see the strange expression on his face, but in his heart he admired Lin Yi immensely.

Zhou Donglai was even more excited. As the former military director of Xia Kingdom, he had been extremely concerned about national defense. No one cared more about military defense capabilities than him.

He said excitedly, "Five Star Domain level generals! That's great! Now, our 'Top Scholar Family' not only produced a top scholar, but also suddenly has five renowned generals overseeing the family. Let's see who dares to easily lay their claws out."

Zhou Donglai knew perfectly well who these five "generals" were after, but that didn't stop him from being excited.

Although his words were crude, they vividly expressed the sentiments of everyone.

The sense of crisis of being "poor and blank" that they had felt earlier was greatly diminished at this moment by the strong external support attracted by Lin Yi's personal potential.

Although they still lag behind the deeply entrenched behemoths of the Purple Gold Star Alliance, at least they are no longer the newly emerging civilization that can be manipulated at will and has no power to fight back.

The difference between them is like heaven and earth.

Irelia also stood up at the right time and bowed slightly to everyone.

"Although the Sheena family suffered misfortune and had to leave for distant lands, the alliance with the Blue Star civilization and with Commander Lin Yi is a beacon of hope for our family in the darkness."

"What we bring is not only our own power and wealth, but also the knowledge, technology, and understanding of the various races in the universe that our Eldar have accumulated over the long years. We will share everything with the Blue Moon and grow together, sharing both glory and hardship."

Her words were sincere and powerful. Although everyone knew that Lin Yi was the core of the alliance, she humbled herself so much and positioned the cooperation as "growing together", which completely won the favor of everyone present.

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted again, this time a welcome to the allies, a sign of trust, and unwavering confidence in the future.

After the applause subsided, Lin Yi raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet and steered the conversation back to the main topic.

“Strong allies are a valuable asset, but ultimately, the long-term stability of a civilization must be built on its own strong foundation. Therefore, establishing our own armed forces is of utmost urgency.”

He surveyed the room and began to elaborate on the decision he and Irelia had made after discussing it: "Regarding the mercenary group, after in-depth discussions with Vice Commander Irelia, we have now finalized the basic framework."

"First, there's the name."

With a touch of nostalgia for the past and anticipation for the future, Lin Yi said, "I have decided to name the mercenary group the Dongfeng Mercenary Group."

The moment the name "Dongfeng" was uttered, the eyes of everyone present, especially those who had graduated from Dongfeng Military Academy with Lin Yi, such as Zhou Yuxuan and Chen Yu, lit up instantly, and a surge of passion rushed to their hearts.

This name carries their memories of their beginnings, symbolizes the starting point where their talents first emerged, and is also a tribute to and inheritance of the spirit of their homeland in the East and their alma mater!

"Dongfeng. Great! That's a good name!"

Chen Yu couldn't help but let out a low roar, his fists clenched tightly, his previous wild thoughts instantly replaced by surging fighting spirit.

Lin Yi continued, "This time, Dongfeng will be given a deeper meaning. It represents that our Blue Star civilization comes from the east of the human race's territory, and it also means that we will become the sharpest point of the entire human race. I hope that in the future, this name can resound throughout the universe."

"The mercenary group will adopt a 'core-periphery' structure. The initial core members will consist of existing Star Core level powerhouses on Blue Star, as well as some powerhouses from the Sheena family. Vice-Captain Irelia will be fully responsible for the mercenary group's daily management, mission acceptance, personnel training, and logistical support."

He looked at Irelia, who nodded gracefully and took over the conversation.

"The Dongfeng Mercenary Group's initial strategy is 'steady expansion, reputation first.' We will prioritize missions with manageable risks, aiming to quickly accumulate alliance points, build reputation, and familiarize ourselves with the Star Sea environment."

"At the same time, we will establish a strict personnel selection and training system to ensure that every core member is not only a powerful warrior, but also a qualified interstellar mercenary. The initial training plan includes strengthening interstellar common language, mercenary code of conduct, basic starship operation, adaptation to combat in different environments, and team cooperation combat drills."

Lin Yi added, "The mercenary group is not an independent armed force; it will be the tentacles and swords that extend the Blue Star civilization into the starry sea. Xuanji will assist in establishing an internal contribution point system, where members' contributions will be directly linked to their personal rewards and contributions to the civilization."

"After the meeting, the work of establishing the Dongfeng Mercenary Group will begin immediately. The mercenary group will open applications to all Star Core level members and Star Dust level members who have mastered special skills. Star Core level members will become official members after passing the selection process, while Star Dust level members will become probationary members."

Seeing that no one had any objections or additions, Lin Yi continued to announce the next decision.

"Third, based on the Level 5 rating reward, the Purple Gold Star Alliance will use planetary engines to relocate the entire Blue Star to an energy-rich region within its territory, and at the same time construct a stargate in Blue Star's orbit. At that time, Blue Star will become an administrative, commercial, and transportation hub for a vast star field."

This means that Earth will undergo a dramatic geographical and environmental transformation, but it also brings unprecedented development opportunities.

Everyone felt excited, but also couldn't help feeling a bit complicated about "going far away" from their hometown.

"at last."

Lin Yi paused for a moment before slowly saying, "When the guides from the Purple Gold Star Alliance arrive and register our civilization, I suggest that our Blue Star civilization officially enter the Star Sea under the name 'Silver Moon Blue'."

"Silver Moon Blue"

The crowd murmured the name, the azure imagery of the Milky Way, the moon, and their homeland both beautiful and profound, carrying their longing for their homeland and their aspirations for the future.

"A name is just the beginning."

Lin Yi stood up, placed his hands on the table, leaned forward, and with a gaze as intense as a wildfire, swept over each of the excited attendees before making his final summary.

"We have no time to dwell on joy or fear. From this moment on, forget the glory and pain of the past, and go all out to create a world of our own in the sea of ​​stars for 'Silver Moon Blue' and for ourselves."

"Where the East Peak points, the Starry Sea can be reached!"

"Gentlemen, get ready."

(End of this chapter)