Chapter 146: Rallying the World's Might to Face the Crisis

The capital of Yanhuang Country.

On the holographic screen, a bustling construction scene in low Earth orbit was being broadcast.

Massive starport shipyards and steel mountain ranges floating in space filled the screen with awe‑inspiring images.

"The framework of the battleship production line has been erected, but the flesh hasn't been filled in yet."

Luo Lao turned off the video, his gaze sweeping over Zhang Yunfeng, Qin Hao and the others present.

"Our citizens are still immersed in the prosperity and abundance brought by the Blue Moon Economic Circle. They are accustomed to peace, accustomed to construction, yet they know nothing about the impending storm."

Zhang Yunfeng nodded, his expression solemn:

"This is inevitable; all our previous actions were carried out under the protection of the state. The populace enjoys the dividends of technological progress, yet they have not truly felt the pressure of survival.

Such ease is a good thing in times of peace, but before war arrives it becomes the most dangerous anesthetic."

"It's time to let them know."

Luo Lao made up his mind.

"We must awaken everyone; what we need is not a flock of well‑protected sheep.

but a group of warriors who can at any moment become fierce tigers. They are the most crucial part of Yanhuang Civilization's future."

That afternoon.

A notice issued directly by the Yanhuang Country government instantly covered every news channel, online platform and communication device worldwide.

With no preview, no buildup, it abruptly appeared before more than seven billion people around the globe.

In the video, a general‑ranked officer stood beneath the national emblem, his expression solemn.

"Fellow citizens of Yanhuang Country, citizens of nations worldwide. Today, I will brief you on an important matter concerning the future of human civilization."

"Recently, our deep‑space probe, at the edge of the Solar System, captured a set of non‑natural intelligent signals.

After repeated verification and analysis, we have confirmed that the signal originates from an unknown civilization beyond the Solar System."

The world roared at those words.

Countless people who were working, studying or living stopped everything in their hands, staring at the screen in disbelief.

"Based on trajectory analysis, the signal source is approaching us at faster‑than‑light speed and is expected to reach the Solar System in four months."

The general's tone was calm, yet every word was hard to believe.

"We do not know who they are, where they come from, nor whether their intent is benevolent or hostile.

But history tells us that when a civilization possesses the ability to traverse the star seas, we must prepare for the worst."

"This is not alarmist rhetoric; it is a Damocles sword hanging over all of human civilization.

We cannot entrust our fate to the mercy of an unknown civilization."

【28】 "Therefore, in accordance with the above directives, I hereby announce!"

The general's gaze became razor‑sharp, as if it could pierce the screen.

"First, effective immediately, Yanhuang Country enters the highest level of war readiness. All related industrial production will be fully redirected to the military‑industrial system."

"Second, to prepare for a possible interstellar war and defend our home, the state has decided to conscript fifty million soldiers nationwide!

All eligible veterans and reservists must respond to the call unconditionally. At the same time, the enlistment portal is opened to the entire society!"

"Fellow countrymen, the blue planet beneath our feet is our shared home.

The starry sky above our heads will be the frontier we expand into. Now, an unknown presence is attempting to lay claim to our world. We will never consent!"

"Those who offend our Blue Planet, even if far away, shall be punished!"

The video ends here.

The whole world first fell into death‑like silence, then was completely ignited.

Yingjiang Guo, Bai Gong.

President Harris and his staff stared at the screen, dumb as wooden chickens.

"Aliens... are they really saying the truth?" a general muttered, his face ashen.

"So what if it's true? So what if it's false?"

Harris let out a wry laugh, then slumped down into his chair,

"Did you see? They said 'those who offend our Blue Planet', not 'those who offend Yanhuang'."

"They... they have already taken themselves as the planet's guardian and sole master!"

Those words sent a chill through everyone present.

Indeed, faced with a threat capable of destroying a civilization, Yanhuang Country did not choose to look out only for itself; instead it stepped directly before all of humanity and shouldered all responsibility.

Such a scope, such a bearing, is no longer something they can hope to match.

And within Yanhuang Country.

The notice, like a ladle of hot oil, poured into the hearts of fourteen hundred million citizens already inflamed by the nation's strength.

After a brief shock, a tsunami of fervor and battle spirit erupted!

"What the hell! Aliens are coming? Damn it!"

"Conscripting fifty million! Count me in! I was the special‑forces king back then, perfect for letting those alien scum taste the might of Yanhuang soldiers!"

"My dad dug out his old uniform he's treasured for twenty years, polishing the medals while scolding me, saying if I don't enlist I'm being unfilial!"

"Achieve glory now! A true man should wield a three‑foot sword and carve an unparalleled feat! This is fighting aliens! This awesomeness I can brag about until my great‑grandchildren's great‑grandchildren!"

The youths who were previously immersed in the game "Interstellar Construction Era", mining and building houses, switched modes instantly.

Virtual construction in a game can't match the blood‑pumping thrill of defending the homeland and striking alien invaders!

All recruitment centers nationwide were packed to bursting within an hour.

Countless veteran retirees, wearing slightly tight old uniforms, stood at the front of the ranks with heads held high.

Their faces bore the frost of years, yet their eyes, just as decades ago, burned with flame.

Countless youths put down their work, said farewell to their families, and surged toward the recruitment offices without hesitation.

A funny video went viral on the internet:

An old man who has regained a youthful appearance, and a youth who looks only eighteen or nineteen, were quarrelling fiercely at the recruitment office doorway over the last spot.

The old man pounded his chest: "I fought in the Self‑Defense Counterattack War! In terms of experience, what does a little brat like you know!"

The youth, not willing to be outdone:

"Grandpa! In Interstellar Construction Era I'm a top ace pilot, having flown hundreds of warships! In terms of skill, you're old—can you even read those data feeds?"

In the end, the staff, both exasperated and amused, registered the two of them together as reservists.

In just three days.

The number of enlistments surged past one hundred million!

Finally, after strict screening, fifty million qualified individuals formed the first batch of the Defense Corps.

The remaining tens of millions were automatically assigned to the second batch, the Strategic Reserve.

Luo Lao, Qin Hao and the others looked at the figures, their hearts swelling with heroic zeal.

This is Yanhuang!

This is the will of Yanhuang's people!

They fear no war, because behind them stand 1.4 billion compatriots ready to sacrifice themselves for the nation at any moment!

But they also know that this is not solely a matter for Yanhuang Guo alone.

"Luo Lao, I think it's time for the whole world to contribute its share to this crisis."

Qin Hao looked at the territories on the map that represented other nations and said calmly.

Luo Lao nodded, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Of course! When the nest collapses, how can any egg remain whole? No one can stay out of this crisis."