Chapter 464
The Meaning of Protection!
Chapter 464 The Meaning of Protection! (Two chapters combined, please follow for more)
Choose 10 billion people!
Enter the Hundred Billion Refining God Array.
Jiang Ye knew that time was of the essence, so he did not hesitate for long.
"Alliance Leader."
“It’s time to bring the crisis to the public,” Jiang Ye said in a deep voice.
"Okay." Qi Tian nodded, instantly understanding Jiang Ye's meaning.
In the past, this was done to maintain the stability of Earth.
Crises like the Ultimate Shadow Calamity and the God of Cangxu were never made public. At least those below the Ninth Breakthrough level were mostly unaware of them.
"Om~"
"Whoosh!" Qi Tian closed his eyes, and a vast divine sense instantly emanated from him.
As a true peak third-tier demigod, he could easily cover the entire globe in the blink of an eye.
The next moment, a majestic voice resounded throughout the entire Blue Star:
"I am Qi Tian, the ruler of the Blue Star Federation."
"Today, in the name of the Federation, we declare to the 60 billion people of Earth—Earth has reached the final juncture of life and death!"
"The god behind the Shadow Clan is about to descend."
"Once Blue Star falls into the hands of the Shadow Clan gods, a Shadow Calamity far exceeding the scale of the past will erupt, causing widespread devastation and leaving no one able to escape."
"Note that this is not a warning; it is a countdown to the extinction of civilization."
Quickly.
Qi Tian then revealed the impending crisis to the public.
at the same time.
The entire federal government began to operate with extremely high efficiency, with various departments issuing notices and passing them down the chain of command.
In the past, the federal mechanism was not efficient.
But now, with the Federation's leader personally issuing the order, the Federation has suddenly unleashed an execution force far exceeding that of the past.
In just a few seconds, the announcement spread to every corner of the planet, appearing before everyone.
In an instant, the entire planet Earth came to a brief standstill.
The bustling streets, which had been teeming with people just moments before, fell into complete silence in an instant—vendors stood frozen in place; traffic came to a sudden halt, and drivers listened to their car radios with blank expressions; pedestrians stood motionless, staring blankly at the announcements projected onto the city screen.
Three seconds later, the deathly silence was shattered!
"The survival of civilization?"
Is the end of the world coming?
"How is that possible? They were perfectly fine just a few days ago."
"No, that's impossible."
"It must be a joke." Countless people were in an uproar.
At first, some people thought it was just an absurd prank.
However, a series of strong alerts erupted through numerous channels, including city airdrop broadcasts, federal announcements, and mobile phone pop-ups.
The network system, covering 40 federal provinces and spanning the globe, was directly paralyzed.
The screen was filled with scarlet words like 'doomsday,' 'hundreds of billions of people have died,' and 'the survival of civilization.'
The group gradually realized that this was no joke.
The Blue Star civilization is about to meet its end!
At that moment, the entire planet seemed to be put on pause. Countless people stood frozen in place, staring in disbelief at the news of the impending apocalypse.
Someone burst into heart-wrenching cries.
The mother, holding her child, trembled all over, tears streaming down her face.
A young man collapsed to the ground, clutching his hair and screaming, "No, this isn't real!"
Hundreds of billions of lives seemed to be shrouded in a huge shadow, filled with unease.
In the void.
"How is it?" Qi Tian asked Jiang Ye.
"Not bad." Jiang Ye nodded slightly, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
In just half a minute, the entire Federation displayed an efficiency he had never imagined.
Every city and even every village and town was swept up by this massive crisis warning.
Even in a small town like Ancheng, a huge news projection appeared in the sky above the city, announcing the news to the entire city.
This warning has completely dominated the screens of hundreds of billions of mobile phones and communication devices worldwide.
It can be said.
In just half a minute.
The news spread around the world and everyone believed it without a doubt.
"now."
“Hundreds of billions of people around the world are gripped by immense panic,” Qi Tian said in a deep voice. “Jiang Ye, it’s up to you now.”
"Ah."
"Don't rush," Jiang Ye said. "Let them digest this first."
The news spread quickly.
But it takes time for emotions to spread.
It's important to understand that emotions are contagious. If it's just one person feeling fear, then it's not a big deal.
But if everyone is filled with fear, that would be the real end of the world.
In fact, just as Jiang Ye had predicted.
Within minutes, immense fear swept across the entire planet, and as time passed, this emotion intensified.
Just ten minutes later.
Some people were already on the verge of collapse, and chaos began to appear in all forty provinces of the Federation.
Many people even went completely mad, grabbing weapons to smash shops and indiscriminately injuring people.
Order has collapsed!
Rules annihilated!
"Jiang Ye." Qi Tian's expression darkened slightly. The reason he had kept the crisis a secret was to avoid the current situation.
Once the end of the world comes.
People can lose their humanity.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Ye did not hesitate any longer.
"Whoosh!" A powerful divine thought instantly covered the entire Blue Star.
"Everyone, please do not panic."
"I am Jiang Ye, the champion of the All-Star Battle."
The voice was clear and resonant yet penetrating to the very soul. It was more approachable than Qi Tian's voice, yet it carried an undeniable power, enveloping the entire Blue Star without any blind spots.
At the same time, a handsome and tall figure appeared simultaneously on the screens projected over major cities.
His voice instantly calmed the chaotic and panicked atmosphere.
It made countless people look up, their eyes igniting a glimmer of hope.
"The champion of the All-Star Battle?!"
"It's him."
"Does he have a way?" Hundreds of billions of beings on Earth raised their heads, eagerly awaiting the answer.
This is why Jiang Ye wants to be a champion, not a demigod.
Without him.
The Star Champions are the highest example set up by the Blue Star Federation, and are worshipped by countless people!
It's worth mentioning that Jiang Ye has now become the number one on the popularity charts, far ahead of the second place.
It's no exaggeration to say that...
If Jiang Ye were to open a fan account, he could instantly gain billions of fans!
Therefore, from a certain perspective, Jiang Ye's words are even more valuable than those of the Alliance Leader Qi Tian.
Under such intense public scrutiny.
Jiang Ye spoke again.
“Every word spoken by the Lord of the Federation is true.”
"The calamity of the Shadow Clan gods concerns the very survival of Blue Star," Jiang Ye said in a low voice. "We have indeed reached a critical moment of life and death." "But even in the midst of death, there is a glimmer of hope!"
"By chance, I have mastered an ancient divine array that can be used to fight against the gods," Jiang Ye said.
The hundreds of billions of people on Earth were in an uproar.
Those who had broken through to the seventh level or above found it particularly unbelievable.
"Defying the gods?"
"Could we be saved?"
"What about the price?" Happiness came too quickly, leaving countless powerful individuals in disbelief, while many top experts felt that things were not so simple.
Soon, Jiang Ye continued:
"Although this formation can withstand the power of gods, it is based on the strength of all living beings."
"Those who enter the formation must be prepared to sacrifice themselves at any time!" Jiang Ye's deep voice resounded throughout the world: "When the formation is activated, one's life is linked to the formation. The attacks of the gods and the operation of the formation all require those who enter the formation to bear the consequences with their lives."
"Entering the formation is like stepping into the gates of hell; life and death are in the hands of fate!"
"There are 60 billion living beings on Earth. This formation requires 10 billion people to be fully activated. If even one person is missing, the formation will be weakened, and the chances of defeating the gods will decrease by 10%!"
"Therefore, those who enter the formation are risking their lives to ensure the survival of Earth."
"We will open the entry channel later. Anyone who wishes to seek a glimmer of hope for Blue Star can sign up to enter the formation." Jiang Ye's voice resounded: "I hereby promise that if those who enter the formation can survive this calamity, I will protect your cultivation and ensure your safety thereafter!"
"If you cannot overcome this, I will also protect you and your relatives."
The sound gradually faded away.
The entire planet Blue Star was no longer deathly silent; only gasps and whispers filled the air.
In despair, a stone called 'hope' finally fell in, but the word 'sacrifice' weighed heavily on everyone's heart like a thousand-pound burden.
The cries and screams abruptly ceased in the bustling streets.
"All-Star Battle champions! There's really hope!" The young man who had been slumped on the ground suddenly sat up, clenching his fists and growling.
Not far away.
A mother holding her child, tears still streaming down her face, bit her lip tightly. The despair in her eyes faded, replaced by a struggle: "Should we sacrifice the formation against the gods?"
The vendor straightened up and muttered to himself, "It's better to choose 10 billion people out of 60 billion to die than for them all to die."
A huge gloomy haze hung over the area.
Some wept with joy, while others frowned. The earlier panic gradually subsided, but no one dared to easily say, "I'll go."
The vast blue planet.
Only hushed whispers remained, filled with unease.
time flies.
The despair and gloom of the blue planet dissipated, but were replaced by the weight of 'sacrifice' and 'choice'.
As night falls, lights remain on in every household as people gather to discuss who will go into battle and who will guard their homes.
Major online platforms are gradually recovering.
"Are the claims made by the All-Star Battle champion really reliable?"
"A formation that requires the participation of billions of people is simply incredible."
"Can it really stop the gods?"
"Legend has it that gods are beings capable of easily destroying planets."
"Should I join the battle?" Countless people were discussing this.
Some people volunteered, saying "I'm willing to go," while others hesitated, and still others bluntly stated, "I'm afraid to die."
The entire planet Earth was faced with an unprecedented choice.
In the void.
Jiang Ye and Qi Tian sat cross-legged.
"Will this really work?" Qi Tian looked at the world around him, a hint of hesitation appearing on his usually resolute face.
He hadn't expected that Jiang Ye would reveal the full consequences of entering the formation.
If you've said such absolute things, who would be willing to take the initiative?
Once you enter the fray, you must be prepared to sacrifice yourself!
The word "sacrifice" carries such a heavy weight.
"Take a look." Jiang Ye shook his head and didn't say anything more.
He simply cast his gaze upon the vast earth below, looking at the bustling world of humanity.
Registration points for joining the battle were set up in temporary tents at the city lord's mansions in various districts.
The tents had barely been set up when several people rushed in.
The staff at the registration point were stunned by what they saw. They hadn't expected so many people to flock there so soon, even though registration had only just begun.
The first to be hit was an elderly man with white hair, leaning on a cane.
"Sir, are you also going to sign up?" the staff member couldn't help but ask.
"This old man is Wang Bing."
"I served as a border guard," the old man said with a chuckle. "It was just guarding the position. How difficult could it be compared to guarding the frontier?"
"We'll see."
"I'm already halfway into my coffin, so death is inevitable anyway," the old man said calmly. "I might as well give my last bit of light and heat to this land."
talking.
He shakily filled in his personal information on the registration form.
[Wang Bing, 139 years old, first breakthrough]
"Thank you, sir." The staff member's eyes welled up with tears; she knew the man was nearing his end, that he was prepared to die.
However, the next person to walk by was a middle-aged man in his prime, dressed in overalls.
His work pants were still stained with mud from the construction site, and his hands were rough and calloused. This middle-aged man arrived at the registration desk and, without hesitation, grabbed a pen and signed his name.
The staff were stunned when they saw his information.
"Big brother."
"You're the only son in your family, with elderly parents and young children to support. Don't you want to reconsider?" the staff member couldn't help but advise.
The burly man grinned, but his eyes reddened. He pulled a photograph from his pocket—a picture of his wife and children.
The child has just started elementary school, and his eyes are crinkled with laughter.
"I am the pillar of my family, that's right."
"But if I don't go, and the formation breaks, my child, my wife, my parents—none of them will survive." The burly man gripped the photo tightly, his voice hoarse. "If I die, at least they'll still have hope of living. I'm the pillar of the family; I can't be a coward!"
After saying that, he picked up his number plate, turned around and walked towards the waiting area, his back straight, like a stake rooted in the ground.
The whispers in the group were soft, but every word was piercing.
A boy, only fifteen or sixteen years old, wearing a middle school uniform, was clutching an application form.
"Little friend, did you come alone? Where are your parents?" the staff member asked, puzzled.
"I don't have parents; I was raised by my grandparents," the boy said, shaking his head.
"Don't your grandparents stop you?" the staff member asked, unable to bear it.
"I came here without telling them."
“If I don’t go to this formation, and you don’t go, and everyone wants to stay away,” the young man said softly. “In the end, we will all die.”
"I'm already disabled, so even if I die, it doesn't matter," the boy said. "It's better than my grandparents dying!"
The staff then noticed that the boy's arms were unusually thin, suggesting signs of muscle atrophy.
However, when the boy picked up the pen, the name left on the death certificate was exceptionally clear.
Similar scenes are playing out in countless urban areas.
Jiang Ye is an existence of immense power; with the vision of a third-order demigod, he can know everything under heaven in the blink of an eye.
Even with his current perspective and knowledge, he couldn't help but sigh when he saw these scenes.
"This land."
"There's never a shortage of brave people," Jiang Ye remarked. "Those who dare to sacrifice are full of lofty ambitions, and those who do what they know is impossible!"
An unyielding backbone.
This is the gene flowing in the blood of every person in the Blue Star civilization!
Even if the road ahead is fraught with peril, there will always be those who are willing to sacrifice themselves to illuminate the mountains and rivers.
This is the meaning behind Jiang Ye's determination to protect Blue Star and its civilization, even at the cost of everything!
(End of this chapter)