“Who could have done it? Who is powerful enough to launch an interstellar strike?”

Su Mo asked, feeling inexplicably irritated.

“I do not know who did it. However, I advise you to return to the Shadow as soon as possible and take everyone to Xinghuan Zhi Cheng (Star Ring City) for refuge,” the Artificial Creator Devourer warned in a low voice.

“Are you saying that they will attack again?”

Su Mo’s heart clenched at those words.

“It cannot be ruled out.”

The Artificial Creator Devourer responded gravely.

“Damn it!”

Su Mo stamped his foot. This was a huge problem.

“Su Mo, what’s wrong?”

Qian Chengxue and the others, noticing Su Mo’s distress, asked worriedly.

“Everyone, follow me to the Shadow.”

Without another word, Su Mo led the way, rushing towards the Shadow.

Across the vast interstellar airport, ships began to take off urgently, soaring into the sky.

In the Federation’s major cities, emergency broadcasts blared intermittently.

“Attention, esteemed citizens, the Federation has issued a Level One alert. All regional defense forces are taking control of roads and traffic to maintain order. All underground shelters are now open. Please proceed to the shelters in your respective areas. This is not a drill! This is not a drill...”

Severe unrest broke out in every city, as dark masses of panicked citizens split into two extremes.

One group surged towards the underground shelters, while the other stampeded towards the interstellar airports.

“Don’t panic! Maintain order!”

“Trust the Federation! The Federation will do everything to protect your safety!”

Soldiers, their faces flushed, shouted themselves hoarse, desperately trying to maintain order.

But the extreme panic prevented most people from calming down. Cries and curses filled the air.

Traffic accidents erupted on the streets, flying cars colliding and bursting into flames.

The situation was most terrifying at the civilian interstellar airports, which were surrounded by dense crowds.

Security guards desperately held the entrances, preventing the crowds from surging in, trying to reassure them.

“Everyone, don’t rush the airport! It can’t accommodate so many people. Rushing in will only cause chaos for all the ships. Wait until you have a ticket before entering.”

...

“Why should only the rich be allowed in? We want to get in too! We want to live! Brothers, charge! If we’re too late, all the ships will take off!”

“That’s right, charge!”

...

Meanwhile, the Shadow swiftly broke through the atmosphere and entered the vast expanse of space.

Su Mo stood on the observation deck, gazing into the distance.

He could clearly see countless ships, like a swarm of bees, flying out from Di Xing (Earth), of all shapes and sizes.

There were military ships and civilian ships.

The dense swarm of ships began to diverge. The vast majority of military ships flew to the area of Di Xing (Earth) facing away from the external space.

He could see a large number of defense satellites and ships blocking the front of Di Xing (Earth), acting as shields.

All the remaining civilian ships and a small number of military ships frantically surged towards Xinghuan Zhi Cheng (Star Ring City), creating an unprecedented contrast.

This scene was not unique to the Federation. In fact, it was happening on all the mother planets of the twelve civilizations.

Before the disaster arrived, everyone made their own choices.

Sun Duoxiang swallowed and said to Su Mo, “Boss, why don’t you take a frigate to Xinghuan Zhi Cheng (Star Ring City) to take refuge first? Leave this to me?”

“Do you think I’m afraid?”

Su Mo replied with a grim expression.

“No, no, it’s not that. That attack was just too terrifying. I’m afraid we can’t withstand it.”

“We have to withstand it, even if we can’t. If Di Xing (Earth) is destroyed, we’ll really have nowhere to go and become wandering orphans. Tell Zhang Hao to bring up the Blue Whale, too. If it really comes down to it, we’ll use the ships as shields.”

Su Mo said with unwavering determination.

“Su Mo is right. We support you unconditionally,” Qian Chengxue and the others replied without hesitation.

“Alright, I’ll listen to you.”

Sun Duoxiang was also ready to risk everything.

...

In the central area of Xinghuan Zhi Cheng (Star Ring City), Ge Li hurried towards the Zhaixing Ta (Star-Picking Tower).

At the top of the Zhaixing Ta (Star-Picking Tower).

Icarus sat on the Throne of Stars with a frosty expression, gazing into the distant starry sky.

Her gaze seemed to pierce through everything.

Ge Li approached Icarus, a worried expression on her face, and said, “Sister, the mother planet of the Goga Republic was attacked by a long-range strike weapon. About half of it has been destroyed.”

“I know.”

Icarus replied without a trace of emotion.

“Who is so bold as to do this?”

Ge Li couldn’t understand.

“It doesn’t matter who did it. The attack was launched from outside the designated prohibited zone. This is not within the scope of the protection I promised.”

Icarus’s tone was so indifferent, as if she was talking about the smallest thing.

“But sister, are we not going to do anything? Just let them run wild?”

Ge Li asked, her expression shifting slightly.

At this moment, standing beside Icarus, a tall and straight young man with short black hair, a rugged face, and determined eyes, wearing a V-generation colonization armor, stepped forward and respectfully volunteered, “Lord Icarus, I am willing to make a trip to destroy the culprit!”

“No need, Crowe. Step down.”

Icarus replied indifferently.

“Yes!”

Hearing Icarus’s words, Crowe stepped back and said nothing more.

Ge Li looked up at Icarus, hesitated, and said, “Sister, are we really not going to do anything?”

Icarus slowly stood up and said coldly, “I can protect them for a while, but I cannot protect them forever. Besides, haven’t they purchased and obtained enough weapons? If they can’t even solve this level of crisis, what use are they?”

After saying that, Icarus flicked her sleeve and left, leaving Ge Li standing alone.

...

At the Federation Parliament Building, Arles stopped at the entrance of the parliament hall and turned to ask his subordinate, “How is the outer space defense arranged? What about the Annihilator Starship Phantom Flower?”

“President, please rest assured. Commander Tia rushed to the Annihilator Starship as soon as possible and activated it. Now the Annihilator Starship Phantom Flower is in defensive mode in outer space. The Shenyin Space Station is also adjusting its trajectory, and all defensive ships have been activated. If necessary, all ships and space stations are willing to serve as shields! We will defend the mother planet to the death!”

The general following beside him replied resolutely.

After listening, Arles stepped into the parliament chamber.

The holographic projections of Memikas, the Lord of Yanas, Amylo of the Haike Free State, and Maodo, the Pope of the Yamake Free State, appeared.

If you look closely, you will notice that their backgrounds are unusually noisy, indicating that there must be a mess behind them.

Moreover, the ugly expressions of the three of Memikas seem calm, but hide extreme unease.

“Has Lufat been contacted yet?”

Memikas asked, his face twitching.