I started by watching videos, and I chose 10,000 combat power.

After listening to Xiao Wan's report in the courtyard, Luo Fei only replied, "Understood. Report back immediately if anything comes up."

He put his phone back in his pocket and mentally reviewed Xiao Wan's words.

One hundred thousand spaceships, and the number continues to increase.

He thought to himself: the more the better.

The soft clattering of dishes came from the kitchen.

He walked into the living room and sat down on the sofa.

The TV was on, the volume was low, and it was playing the news channel, with the host repeatedly announcing the holiday notice and traffic arrangements.

The scrolling text bar at the bottom of the screen continuously plays the prompts issued by the coalition government.

Luo Weidong sat on the single sofa next to him, holding a cup of tea in his hand, his gaze fixed intently on the scrolling subtitles on the TV screen, not looking away for a long time.

Luo Fei leaned back on the sofa, his gaze fixed on the ceiling, his mind still pondering Xiao Wan's report.

The quantum state freezing force field device is already stored in the ring.

Once activated, no matter how many alien spaceships there are, as long as they are still within the solar system, they will all be rendered immobile. Engines will shut down, weapon systems will lock, communications will be cut off, life support systems will be shut down, and all electronically dependent functions will cease.

As for the safety of Blue Star, he was not worried.

The alien fleet expended enormous effort, assembling so many ships and traversing vast distances to reach Earth, with their target being the "immortal" substance within the bodies of humans on Earth.

They certainly won't attack Earth directly.

If they launch their attack immediately after charging their weapons and jumping through space, Luo Fei might not be able to stop them, and Blue Star would be destroyed as a result.

But they won't do that.

In order to achieve immortality, they will surely first surround the blue planet, control its orbit, and then take control of the entire blue planet.

Luo Fei only needs to activate the device the moment the fleet appears, and no matter how many ships there are, they will all become lambs to the slaughter in his eyes.

A spaceship without power and weapons is nothing more than a pile of metal shells, waiting to be dismantled one by one.

He closed his eyes and continued to lean back on the sofa.

Time quickly came to September 30th.

For the past few days, the system options have all been these insignificant daily necessities.

Xiao Wan reported that the alien fleet had just completed a space jump and was only about nine light-years away from Earth. It was currently charging up and, barring any unforeseen circumstances, would appear near Earth's orbit on October 3.

Luo Fei understood.

By this time, the vast majority of people on Earth had returned home.

Train stations, bus stations, and airports, which were packed with people just a few days ago, are now deserted.

The waiting hall was empty, and the train timetable was still playing over the loudspeaker.

The traffic on the highway has changed from a long, dense line a few days ago to a sparse one now, with only one car occasionally driving by.

The city streets were much quieter than usual, and most of the shops had their shutters closed. Only a few convenience stores were still open, with plenty of supplies on the shelves behind the glass doors. Occasionally, people would line up at the checkout counter, holding a few bottles of water or packets of instant noodles.

There weren't many pedestrians on the street. Some people were carrying shopping baskets out of the market, some were walking their dogs slowly on the sidewalk, and some were standing under the bus stop looking at their phone screens, which displayed announcements and traffic arrangement reminders issued by the joint government.

But there are always some people whose thoughts are different from those of ordinary people.

Posts started appearing online, with some people sharing photos of the scenic area entrance and captioning them, "The highway is free, so I'm going out for a stroll."

In the photo, a cordon is set up in front of the entrance gate of the scenic area, and a notice that the area is temporarily closed is posted on the glass door.

The person who posted the photo took a picture of the notice, but instead of leaving, they parked their car at the entrance, took another picture, and posted it online with the caption: "I went to several scenic spots, and they were all closed. What a waste of time."

In the comments section, someone reminded: "The announcement already said to minimize travel and go home as soon as possible."

The man replied, "What's there to be afraid of? So what if aliens come? We have Luo Fei with us, right? It's rare to have free highway access; it would be a shame not to go out and explore."

Another post on social media reads: "With more than ten days of holiday around National Day, it's so boring to stay at home. I'll take advantage of the free highway to go hiking in the mountains and go back home after the holiday. It won't interfere with my work."

One commenter wrote: "These are extraordinary times, and everyone is cooperating with the government's arrangements. Isn't what you're doing inappropriate?"

The man replied, "What's it to you? I haven't broken the law. Toll-free highways are a benefit provided by the government, and I have the right to enjoy it. If aliens came, they'd probably target obedient people like you first. I might be safer hiking in the deep mountains and forests."

Some people also posted photos of themselves arriving at a scenic spot's parking lot, with the caption: "When I got there, I found out the scenic spot was closed, the hotel was closed, but the parking lot was still available, so I'll make do in my car for a couple of days."

More replies flooded the comments section, some more harsh than before: "Are you really not afraid of death, or are you just not thinking straight?"

"If you really think everything's fine, then have fun. By then, the rescue routes will be blocked, so don't expect anyone to come looking for you."

The man replied, "You're all just scared out of your wits. Eat and drink as usual. If the sky falls, someone taller will hold it up. It's none of your business to worry about it."

He then closed the comment section for that post, leaving only his own reply at the top.

Someone took a screenshot and reposted it under another topic, with only one sentence in the caption: "I can't understand this person's thought process. But he better not hold others back."

In another city, someone drove to the already closed entrance of a scenic spot, took a video, and posted it in a group chat with the caption: "I only found out it was closed when I got here, but there were few cars on the road, so it was a lot of fun to drive."

In the video, his car is parked at the entrance of the scenic area. In the distance are closed turnstiles and an empty square. There are no pedestrians in the square, only a few pigeons pecking at bread crumbs scattered on the ground by someone.

Someone in the group replied: "You might as well turn around and go home. If something happens, who will take care of you if you're out there all alone?"

The man replied, "Mind your own business? You guys stay home and enjoy your vacation."

Later, someone posted this chat log in the public comment section, sparking a discussion.

Some people were speechless, some commented directly, "This kind of person just needs to be taught a lesson," and some sighed, "Some people are just like that, they won't listen no matter what you say."

Several accounts also listed a string of tourist attractions, adding at the end: "Why would they choose to go out during this time of year? Are they out of their minds?"

Soon, more reminder replies with screenshots and itinerary maps began to appear under those check-in posts. The tone varied, but they all advised those people to go home as soon as possible and not to linger outside.

The village loudspeaker blared again, and Luo Youfu's voice, tinged with static, came through: "Dear villagers, I'll say it again: don't go out unless necessary, don't make a wasted trip. Stay home and don't cause trouble for the country."