The impact even reached the ground level, which led to the decision to relocate everyone underground.

Unexpectedly, after a chaotic battle broke out in the sky, no Zerg paid any attention to the area below. They were so engrossed in the battle that they couldn't stop a single Zergling from attacking.

"The general really came to save us! Look, that's Lieutenant Doron's mech!"

"Ah, and there's more, and there's also Rui'an! And Secretary Rui'an's mecha!"

"Oh my god!"

The crowd gasped in surprise, as if they had been given a shot of adrenaline, and were filled with immense excitement.

The commander standing on the platform also showed an excited smile on his face and immediately bowed his head to arrange the next command.

The group that had been hiding below when they were about to leave also received orders to fight.

The group, who had initially felt somewhat disheartened watching newcomers like Mingmei and Muchen charge forward while they, as veterans, were left to take refuge in danger, suddenly became more motivated.

One by one, they called on their friends, and the older brother swung his fists and flexed his muscles as if he was about to start a big fight.

"Don't go." Seeing Julian's restless movements, Chen An grabbed his arm and warned, "This time is completely different from last time."

Last time, Chen An turned a blind eye because it was only for Lu Xiaoyao's sake, thinking that he could manage by following along and keeping watch, at least he wouldn't really put Julie's life in danger.

But this time he might not be so sure. Even if he stayed by Julian's side, if a fight broke out, he himself would doubt whether he could hold on.

I'm afraid I'll die first, and then Julian will be gone too.

He couldn't accept this even just thinking about it.

"Uncle Chen..."

Julian wanted to try again, but Chen An remained unmoved.

"I just want to say it one last time." Chen An gripped Julian's arm tightly, staring intently at him. "You need to remember this: if something happens to you, what kind of impact will it have on the Empire and the Federation?"

You can die for the Federation, you can die on the Federation's battlefield, but to die here in the Empire without a clear explanation, given the Empire's high command's attitude towards the Sixth Legion and towards Qilan Star today, what do you think your death will become?

This was a very serious diplomatic incident, you know?

Listening to Chen An's analysis, Julian's previously excited heart felt like it had been doused with cold water.

He didn't know whether Chen An's actions to protect him were driven by personal motives or genuine consideration for the Federation and the Empire.

However, he cannot deny that what Chen An said is indeed very likely to happen.

"Don't worry, I just received a message from the president, and our rescue forces are on their way. The crisis on Qilan Star is about to be resolved, so you don't need to worry."

After all that alarmist talk, Julian felt that Chen An had finally said something that truly reassured him...