Chapter 809: Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance for the Liberation of All Mankind (2)

Yes, liberation. Liberation from the enslavement of the Alien, liberation from the shadows of war, liberation from the fear of survival, and finally, moving toward dignity and freedom.

This is the core meaning for which they fought in a Blood Bath and made countless sacrifices! This name must carry this core; it must let everyone who hears it clearly understand why they fight and why they gather!

The name "Imperium" carries the weight of rule and conquest; perhaps it is suitable for some future era that is more stable and vast in territory, but certainly not now, certainly not at this moment.

What Xiuluo Holy Star needs at this moment is a spark of hope, a bond of unity, and an olive branch named "liberation" extended to all Human compatriots struggling in the darkness.

"Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance for the Liberation of All Mankind"—this name is not just a title, but a banner, a belief, and a clear and resounding assembly call issued to all Humans who yearn for freedom.

It declares: the era of oppression is over; an alliance belonging to liberators and free people is born at this moment!

It is completely different from what the Human Alliance of Xiuluo Holy Star pursued before.

Ninth Defense Zone Outer City.

In front of the bulletin board: Laoma was discussing the newly posted "New Crop Promotion Plan" with a few old companions, and they were all stunned when the screen lit up.

When the words "Star Alliance Established" and the voice of Yingzhou came through, Laoma's wrinkled hands gripped his lapels tightly, and his cloudy eyes were instantly covered with a layer of moisture.

"Alliance... Alliance..." he muttered, his voice choked, "Good! Good! This is how it should be! Stick together, and pull in the same direction!"

A nearby old worker patted his shoulder hard, grinning and revealing a gap where a tooth was missing.

"Did you hear that? Laoma! We are people of the 'Alliance' from now on! We are no longer a lonely, isolated defense zone!"

Outside the temporary medical station of the Fourth Defense Zone.

A group of soldiers wrapped in bandages and leaning on crutches were sitting on benches basking in the sun.

The screen lit up, and the voice of Yingzhou came through.

A young soldier who had lost an arm sat up straight abruptly, his remaining hand clenched tightly into a fist.

When the name "Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance for the Liberation of All Mankind" was read out, his scarred face was first stunned, then he grinned and laughed silently; as he laughed, tears streamed down his cheeks.

The veteran next to him patted his shoulder, his voice hoarse: "It was worth it... brother... the blood we shed bought this... it was worth it!"

Some residents were clearing rubble and debris with the help of soldiers and volunteers.

The screen lit up, and everyone stopped what they were doing.

A mother holding a child, listening to the declaration of Yingzhou, especially "common home" and "protecting peace and freedom," lowered her head to kiss the baby's forehead in her arms and said softly.

"Baby, did you hear that? We have the Emperor... it will be better... from now on."

In a simple classroom, children were reading aloud under the guidance of their teacher.

The screen lit up at the front of the classroom. The teacher signaled for silence.

The children opened their eyes wide, looking curiously at the "Emperor" on the screen.

When they heard "Star Alliance Established," a bold boy couldn't help but raise his hand to ask.

"Teacher, does Star Alliance... mean that everyone will be one family from now on?"

The teacher looked at the children's clear eyes, nodded vigorously, and his voice was a bit choked.

"Yes! One family! From now on, everyone in the First, Fourth, and Ninth Defense Zones is one family! We will work together to build our home better!"

Temporary settlement outside the Giant Weapon Factory of the First Defense Zone.

Huo Ke and a group of survivors rescued from the "garbage heap" were receiving rations.

The screen lit up, and the figure of Yingzhou appeared.

The crowd, originally numb and whispering, fell into instant silence.

Huo Ke's hunched back straightened subconsciously, his cloudy eyes staring fixedly at the screen.

When the name "Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance for the Liberation of All Mankind" rang out, Huo Ke's chapped lips trembled, and a wheezing sound came from his throat.

He turned abruptly, grabbed the shoulder of an old companion who was equally dazed, and said excitedly.

"Star Alliance! Did you hear that?! We have a Star Alliance! The Emperor hasn't forgotten us! We... we are not rats in a garbage heap anymore! We are people of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance!!"

Kailuosi Jin was directing engineering troops to clear the wreckage of the Cyberk.

A huge screen lit up on the dilapidated building.

All soldiers and workers stopped their movements.

Kailuosi Jin's head, covered in golden armor, lifted slightly, his eyes locked on the screen.

When Yingzhou declared the establishment of the Star Alliance, this silent Adeptus Custodes slowly and extremely solemnly raised his arm, and with his armored fist, struck heavily against his own golden breastplate, emitting a dull "thud" echo.

Whether the Emperor establishes an Imperium or a so-called Star Alliance, he will follow his footsteps!

The surrounding soldiers seemed to have received a signal; they straightened their chests one after another and struck their breastplates with their fists. The dull "thud-thud" sounds merged into one, echoing over this newly reclaimed ruin—the most solemn tribute offered to the Star Alliance.

The declaration ended, and the image on the screen disappeared.

After a brief silence, the three major defense zones erupted with deafening cheers!

"Long live the Star Alliance!"

"For the Star Alliance! For the Emperor!"

"Rebuild our home! For freedom!"

The voices converged into a torrent, rushing into the sky, surging over the land once ravaged by the flames of war.

People hugged each other, pounded shoulders, and wept with joy.

Although the ruins remained and the pain had not yet subsided, a common banner had already been raised—the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance for the Liberation of All Mankind.

After the video playback ended, Yingzhou stood up, seeing that his Task had been completely finished at that very moment, and it triggered a new Task.

【Task: Precautionary Measures.】

【Task Description: Unity is not just a slogan; it requires action.】

【Task Reward: Before the Psionic Barrier isolating Xiuluo Holy Star disappears or the host breaks the Psionic Barrier themselves, for every year the population of Xiuluo Holy Star residents increases by 5%, a reward will be obtained.】

Seeing this task, Yingzhou couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

This task was clearly letting him develop properly; while developing his strength, he could also obtain rewards.

What a conscience!

Thinking of this, Yingzhou suddenly remembered the Random Draw chances and other rewards he had previously obtained.

"That's right, I should take this opportunity to use up all the rewards and improve my strength!"

Saying this, Yingzhou began to use his Random Draw chances to draw prizes.

"System, perform a Random Draw! 4 times!"

After a few seconds, the system's notification sound emerged in Yingzhou's mind.

"Consuming 4 Random Draw chances. Drawing in progress..."

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining..."