Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high!-Chapter 1007 - 697: United as a Blazing Flame (Part 2)

"We come from different places, with different pasts, mastering different skills. But today, we stand under the same starry sky, on the same land. For a common name—'Bauhinia'. And for a common promise—'Dawn'."

"The universe is vast, full of opportunities and dangers. The fangs of the Bug Race have never been far away, and the shadows of higher dimensions loom, while humanity is not united within, with suspicion, betrayal, and oppression never ceasing."

Bai E's tone became progressively solemn, "The planet beneath our feet was once barren, desolate, forgotten. The people living here were once numb, desperate, unable to see tomorrow."

"But that is all in the past." His voice suddenly rose, carrying an indisputable resolve, "From the moment we decided to change, from the moment we chose unity, resistance, and construction, the past has already been left behind!"

"We repelled the pirates and established order!"

"We integrated Mine Star and began construction!"

"We faced the Bug Race and protected our homeland!"

"We rejected absorption and chose independence!"

"Now, relatives from afar have responded to the ancient call and returned across the Star River!"

Every sentence was like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's heart, awakening memories they had experienced or heard of.

The miners recalled the change from slaves to free people, new immigrants recalled the hope they found here, and veterans remembered the life-and-death moments of fighting side by side.

And the new responders felt the passionate cohesion that transcends time and space.

"Today, we gather here not to commemorate the past, but to create the future!"

Bai E's voice was like a sharp sword unsheathed, dazzling, "The 'New Bauhinia' is not anyone's vassal, not a lingering remnant of the past! It is a newborn, independent homeland with infinite possibilities! It is the kingdom that belongs to every one of us!"

"We have converged here not to retreat to a corner, but to prove to the entire universe—that no matter how low the starting point, no matter how strong the enemy, as long as our hearts are united and our will unyielding, we can carve out a place of our own in this Star Sea!"

"The Star Alliance championship final is the stage where we declare the existence of the 'New Bauhinia' to the universe! We must let everyone see that we, from the Edge Star Domain, have the strength and determination to reach the pinnacle!"

"But this is not just for honor! It is for survival, for development, for ensuring that everything we cherish—our family, friends, homeland, civilization—can stand firm in the storms of the future! We must earn respect with our strength, exchange achievements for resources, and create miracles with unity!"

He paused for a moment, his gaze penetrating as if to reach into every person's soul.

"The road ahead is destined not to be smooth. Training will be exceptionally tough, the competition filled with challenges, and enemies in the dark will not cease their prying. But I believe, every person standing here is ready."

"Because we do not fight alone." Bai E's voice lowered, yet it carried more power.

"Behind us is each other. Beside us are our comrades. In our hearts is the same homeland, the same belief!"

"Tell me!" Bai E suddenly raised his volume, addressing the thousands in the audience, "Are you willing to fight with me for the 'New Bauhinia'? To fight for our homeland? To fight for the future that belongs to us?"

After a brief silence—

"Fight! Fight! Fight!"

Thunderous shouts erupted into the sky!

As if to scatter the clouds over "New Jing City"!

Miners waved their tools, soldiers beat their chest plates, new responders raised their arms high, and excitement, fervor, and unreserved trust were written on everyone's faces!

The waves of sound rose high, merging into a magnificent spiritual torrent, echoing and reverberating above the square!

"Long live Lord Bai E!"

"Long live the New Bauhinia!"

"For the homeland! For the future!"

On the side of the high platform, Catherine looked at the boiling crowd below, at the amazing new companions beside her who were equally shouting excitedly, and then at the upright figure in front as if holding up the entire starry sky, her eyes instantly became moist.

The sense of etherealness from rapid developments, as if everything was a dream, finally hit the ground at this moment, transforming into a heavy and immensely solid sense of presence.

It's real.

All of this is real.

This leader truly possesses the magic power to summon the Star Sea.

These powerful companions truly gather because of the same name.

This home named "New Bauhinia" is truly rising with astonishing speed.

And she is both a witness and a participant in all of this.

Awe finally transformed into a faith and pride infused into her very bloodstream.

The Black Beast was equally overwhelmed with emotion.

She was once a pirate leader, had met all kinds of people, and believed in the supremacy of strength.

But the scene before her, this kind of cohesion and identity that transcends interests and spans the Star Sea, was something she had never imagined.

She finally understood the "light" Xu Ruoguang had always held in his heart before her, what kind of existence it truly was.

This was no longer a simple "boss" and "subordinate" relationship but part of a legend being born.

Gong Yan, Kuang Xin, Xu Ruoguang, and others were also flush with excitement.

Dai Lian, Rose, Zhou Wenjie, Ares, and other new returnees had eyes flashing with the relief of finding a home and a high fighting spirit.

Elorin scholars silently recorded everything, their evaluations refreshed once again.

This leadership charisma and collective cohesion even surpassed pure technical or military prowess.

He began to believe that the rise of "New Bauhinia" was probably an unstoppable trend.

After the gathering ended, the fully unified and morale-pumped "New Bauhinia" was like a finely crafted machine, finally assembled and starting to operate at full force, embarking on the final sprinting preparations for the Star Alliance championship over the next few months.

In just a few months, the development of Mine Star changed rapidly:

In terms of military and wartime preparation, a mobile warrior unit centered around Bai E was quickly assembled into multiple mecha tactical squads with distinct features, with Catherine, Rose, Ares, and others as the backbone.

The Fire Hammer Guild technical team brought by Dai Lian collaborated with Zhou Wenjie's Stardust Relic Reverse Engineering team. Utilizing captured Bug Race remnants and Bai E's ideas regarding the previous Storm Battle Armor, they began to focus on targeted enhancements and tactical equipment development for existing mechas.

The training was incredibly intense, and simulated battles were fought day and night without rest, yet there were no complaints.

The Seventh Legion of the Planet Defense Army underwent a complete upgrade, with Dai Lian's guild and new technical personnel assistance, all Seventh Legion warships were systematically maintained and partially upgraded. The Planet Defense Army replaced its equipment with more standardized gear and underwent rigorous and professional tactical training led by Ares and some former members of the Shield of Shadow, rapidly enhancing overall military literacy.

Simultaneously, an intelligence and tactical system was established, Gong Yan integrated the power of new intelligence analysts, forming an initial intelligence analysis department, systematically collecting and analyzing public information of potential opponents, attempting to construct a tactical database.

In the realm of science and industry, the foundation of a research system began to take shape.

Centered around Zhou Wenjie's team, in conjunction with some scientists and engineers who joined, they established the first comprehensive "Frontier Science Research Institute" in "New Jing City".

Research directions mainly focused on material science, energy technology, the application of Spiritual Energy, and... analysis and defense technology targeting Bug Race biological characteristics.

Industrial capability, livelihood and infrastructure, education, and external cultural relations saw comprehensive advancements.

In a few months, time flew by amidst the unrelenting fight.

By the time the official invitation and detailed schedule for the Star Alliance championship arrived at Mine Star Command Center through encrypted hyperspace channels, "New Bauhinia" had already been reborn anew.

A fledgling spaceport was hosting a fleet, ready to set sail; the city lights connected across the planet's surface; mechas roared on the training grounds, warriors shouted angrily; the research institute was brightly lit, with intense discussions; people hurried along the streets, yet filled with hope.

Bai E stood at the top of the command center, overlooking the vibrant planet beneath, behind him the core members of the competition team that had completed the final selection and were now brimming with momentum.

"The time has come." he calmly said.