A massive explosion transports Yu Sheng, an Earthling, billions of light-years away to Mantou Star.
However, upon waking, Yu Sheng finds himself locked in a cage, slated to be the grand final...
Warm Snow Empire
On April 15, 4035, the interstellar coalition launched a large-scale invasion of Snow Star. The fierce artillery fire destroyed several villages on Snow Star. The orc army of Snow Star was on high alert. Wen Star sent tens of thousands of warships to Snow Star to cooperate with the orc army to resist the invasion.
When the war broke out, the United Interstellar took the lead in standing on the moral high ground, condemning Wenxing for occupying Xuexing without authorization, infringing on other people's property, murdering the Bedma family, and brutally abusing the interstellar people stationed on Xuexing.
"I regret to inform the United Interstellar that your statement was unconvincing from the outset." Bai Jia, acting as a diplomat, solemnly and seriously addressed the entire interstellar community. "Snow Star has never been anyone's property, and the people of Snow Star are by no means commodities to be bought and sold at will. Since the interstellar people have invaded the Wenxue Empire, they must bear the corresponding price!"
April 22, Snow Star, Central City.
"They're stationed in the Brown Mountains. We estimate there are a million men and a hundred thousand warships..." Spear pointed at the three-dimensional military map of Snow Star's Brown Mountains and clenched his fist. "Their military force is superior to ours. Even in artillery battles, they're overwhelming us. General Yu, I'm requesting to lead a hundred thousand men in a surprise attack through this canyon, collaborating with your main army!"
"Don't be impatient." Yu Sheng narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at the military map of the brown mountains, and fell into deep thought. From time to time, he reached out his hand to touch the canyons and peaks, muttering something.
Gary was also standing there and said bluntly, "I don't have much military acumen. All I have to say is, 'Go!' General, whatever your plan is, I'm willing to be the vanguard and sacrifice the blood of these bastards to our compatriots!"
"That's not right." Yu Sheng suddenly said, "The Brown Mountains can't hold a million people. The momentum they created earlier was deceptive."
"What?" Spear was startled, his wolf ears twitching as he stared at the map of the Tan Mountains. "That's impossible. If it's not all in the Tan Mountains, then where else can we go? Central City?"
"There's no unusual movement in the central city." Haydn interjected. He was in charge of the defense of the central city. Ever since the defense shield invented by Master Miller and Caesar was built, it not only patched up the previous loopholes, but also provided strong defense. This group of people bombarded it with the most powerful artillery for a whole day and night, but they couldn't even create a breach.
"Although their artillery is highly advanced, it suffers from a fatal flaw: its enormous energy consumption." Yu Sheng narrowed his eyes. "A war of attrition relying solely on external support is not a long-term solution. If we drag this out, they'll definitely find a way to obtain energy from Snow Star's local resources."
"And the fastest thing that can be transformed into energy by the manufacturer is the nuclear ore!"
Yu Sheng quickly circled the several flint mountains closest to the brown mountain range, as well as a larger mountain range a little further away, rich in nuclear ore. "Spear, Gary, each of you will lead six legions and advance in batches towards these flint mountains. Remember not to leak any information and recapture all the small fish from the Interstellar Alliance!"
"yes!"
"Haydn, go lower the defense shield of the central city by one level." Yu Sheng said again.
"Huh?" Haydn was confused. "Why? If we lower it by one level, they can break it."
Yu Sheng reached out and knocked Haydn on the head. "Do as I say, and you'll soon understand why."
April 24, 8:00.
The Interstellar Alliance's artillery regiment arrived outside the central city as usual and began a bombing, but the bombing was much less intense than when the war just started. After all, they had to save energy.
"Report to the Lieutenant!" Suddenly, a soldier rushed into the tent, his face full of surprise, "We've created a crack in the defense shield on the west side of the city!"
The lieutenant stood up immediately, "Really? Give me the actual photos!"
Soon, a photo of the west side of the city was passed to the lieutenant. The long white crack was particularly eye-catching. The lieutenant's hands were shaking with excitement. "I knew it! They're just a bunch of bastards. No matter how advanced the defense shield is, it can't withstand the human's cutting-edge artillery. Call headquarters! Say that the bombing has been effective for several days and request increased firepower. Strive to break through the defenses of the central city within five days!"
"yes!"
The order from headquarters was not issued immediately, and the commander-in-chief was also very hesitant. The energy of the interstellar coalition was already insufficient, and the major legions that went to the surrounding Flint Mountain to collect energy had not returned yet. If they agreed to the artillery regiment's request, they would really run out of ammunition and food. After all, the Zerg were eyeing them covetously, and the United Interstellar could not throw all their military resources on the Snow Star battlefield.
Even if they broke through the defense shield, they did not dare to attack the city due to lack of manpower and energy. It would be very bad if the Wenxue Empire counterattacked and took advantage of their opportunity to break through the Brown Mountains.
However, if, as the lieutenant said, the defense shield can be breached in about five days, then five days later is exactly the day when the legion returns with abundant nuclear ore. Once the energy is replenished, they can take over the central city in one fell swoop!
Taking the central city is equivalent to taking over 80% of Snow Star.
"Let's take a gamble!" The commander-in-chief hesitated for a long time, and finally gave the order to increase the firepower. He thought about it in his mind and felt that not only was the enemy's army composed of orcs, but even the general was a blue beast. Even if he had a high talent for fighting and mental strength, it was only because of his breed. He had never received any systematic military education, so it was impossible for him to have a keen military sense.
That day, Haydn noticed that the power of the artillery fire from the west had increased exponentially, and the entire city felt like it was experiencing an earthquake. A large number of interstellar coalition forces were approaching the central city, as if the protective shield was about to be breached.
"Ha, a bunch of fools." Haydn raised his chin and was proud of Yu Sheng in his heart. Yu Sheng had anticipated all the situations!
He is worthy of being the general of the Wenxue Empire!
Five days later.
"It's broken! It's broken!" The soldier reporting from the front line shouted until his voice was hoarse with excitement. "Lieutenant! The shield is broken!"
"Report back to headquarters!" The lieutenant's eyes were red with excitement. If they could really capture the central city in one fell swoop, he would undoubtedly be awarded a first-class merit! Promotion and advancement were not a dream!
—Tawny Mountains—
"Impossible! Even if the farthest Seventh Regiment hasn't returned yet, how could the closest Eighth Regiment still be stuck on the road?" The commander-in-chief's hands were shaking with anger. He pointed at the military map and said, "We've been fooled! Quick! Tell the artillery regiment to withdraw!"
"General, the artillery regiment just sent a communication, the defense shield has been breached, requesting an attack."
"Bullshit! Bullshit attack!" The commander-in-chief burst into curse words. "Tell him to retreat immediately. Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"
But it was too late.
The artillery regiment stared at the gap in the defense shield with ecstasy, waiting for the headquarters to issue the order to attack. However, the next moment, like magic, the huge gap was slowly filled and the gap was constantly stitched up.
"What's going on?" the lieutenant was stunned.
In the central city, Haydn, who had just raised the defense barrier to its highest level, sneered and said to his soldiers, "We've tolerated their noise for five days. Today is the day to settle the score!"
May 5, Interstellar Network, Military Forum.
[Military genius Yaru faced off against "pet general" Yu Sheng and was defeated]
[Master manufacturer Miller and his beloved apprentice Caesar create miracles again]
[Conservative estimate: over 100 million! On the defensive power of Snow Star Central City's shield]
[Our former pets have left us behind, interstellar people, stop hypnotizing yourself]
Leading his fully armed army to Snow Star, Commander-in-Chief Yalu was brimming with confidence. He'd boasted in an interview that he'd capture the central city within a month. Who could have foreseen that in the end, Yalu would be the one to flee the planet with his remaining troops in disarray?
Countless comments occupied the interstellar network. No one had ever thought that in such a vast interstellar world, with so many interstellar people, they would be defeated so completely by a group of pets that they had once bought and sold at will.
This "Snow Star War," which lasted less than a month, was like a bucket of icy water poured over the heads of every interstellar person, leaving them feeling more frustrated and sober than ever before.
The Starmen were defeated.
The so-called "pets" are no longer pets, but they still bear the ridiculous title of "human beings", weaving one beautiful dream after another in self-paralysis, and then feeling complacent in the dreams.
Now, someone has shattered this beautiful dream and used a bloody war to tell the interstellar people that your laws are no longer applicable and the rules are written by the winners.
Online, more and more people began to blame the United Star, blaming those picky idiots who insisted that the Wenxue Empire was occupied by a group of beasts. Some netizens even pointed out sharply that if the interstellar people did not wake up, there would be more cruel lessons waiting.
What defines humanity? Is it technology? Is it strength? No, we were wrong from the start. Humanity is supposed to possess wisdom, love, and empathy. The United Interstellar was supposed to be an inclusive and progressive collective. When did we start wantonly invading planets less developed than our own, automatically labeling the native inhabitants as "pets" and "slaves"? Now it seems that these "pets" we disavowed have been constantly learning and advancing, while we, who call ourselves human, have long since become no different from animals.
"How's it going?" Haydn asked. "Is public opinion on the Interstellar Network still in favor of the United Interstellar?"
"Not really." Yu Sheng, who had just emerged from the virtual cabin, took a sip of water and tore open a pack of biscuits. "The odds are currently four to six. Some believe the United Interstellar should send a stronger army to teach us a lesson, while others believe the interstellar people should reflect on their aggression and recognize the human identities of the Blue Star people and the Orcs."
Haydn's eyes sparkled with excitement. "What about the United Star? Are they impressed by our prowess and ready to acknowledge the status of the Wenxue Empire?"
"Dream on." Gary, who was lying beside him, reached out and tapped Haydn's head affectionately. "It's too early. The United Interstellar must send troops at least once more. Otherwise, if they admit defeat, the United Interstellar will lose all its credibility."
"It's just the legendary puffing up one's face to show off, isn't it?" Haydn, who was hit on the head, didn't get angry. Instead, he subconsciously leaned towards Gary and made small gestures with him from time to time. "Haha, come on, come on, I haven't killed enough!"
Yu Sheng looked at the two people's unscrupulous dog abuse and immediately felt his teeth itching, "Get out of here, stop showing off your affection in front of me!"
Gary laughed and teased Yu Sheng, "General, are you lonely? His Majesty is in Wenxing, you can go find him!"
"Get lost! If the United Interstellar sends more troops, you're going to command them?" Yu Sheng scolded with a smile, and the room was filled with a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere.
The snow stars in the cold season once again put on a layer of white coat. The sunlight sprinkled on the snow, reflecting bright light. The seeds living under the snow had a beautiful dream, waiting to break through the soil and sprout in the next spring.
In June, the United Star Alliance sent out another legion, doubling its number and using its best-in-class weapons, aiming to make the Wenxue Empire understand that openly opposing the United Star Alliance would not end well.
At this point, the battle of Snow Star started again. No Wenxue people would surrender to these invaders. No matter how fierce the artillery fire or how dense the rain of bullets was, it could not stop their determination to defend their homeland and dignity.
Of course, the second batch of interstellar coalition forces were no pushovers either. They had learned from the lesson of the previous batch of interstellar coalition forces who underestimated the enemy, and they were extremely vigilant in dealing with the Wenxue Legion. For a while, the war was stalemate. Yesterday you won a game, and today I won a game, and no one had the upper hand.
On the interstellar Internet, countless interstellar people left messages under the official website of the United Interstellar, scolding them for being stubborn and still launching a war of aggression. They would be better off accumulating strength instead of wasting time on this. After all, the real enemy of the interstellar world is not the Wenxue Empire, but the Zerg.
These netizens' premonitions soon came true. Not only the United StarCraft, but even Yu Sheng did not expect that the Zerg would make a comeback so quickly.
In October of Interstellar 4035, a small planet on the border of interstellar space suddenly lost contact with the outside world.
In November of Interstellar 4035, a passenger on a passing ship secretly recorded a video showing clear signs of Zerg activity near the small planet. That same month, a second small planet fell.
The Zerg finally revealed their true colors.
On January 1, 4036, when the interstellar people were still singing and laughing in the happy atmosphere of the New Year, the terrifyingly large Zerg army officially launched an interstellar invasion war. Wherever they passed, small planets would be captured in less than a day, and large planets were also unstoppable and were trapped to death by the dense Zerg army.
Unlike any previous war, this time the Zerg were like crazy, determined to fight the interstellar universe to the death. Almost all the Zerg were dispatched, devouring the entire interstellar sky, as if they wanted to eat the sun and corrode all light.
The interstellar coalition stationed on Snow Star evacuated Snow Star overnight and went to the front line for support. At this juncture, the prestige of the United Interstellar was no longer important. What was important was whether they could withstand the full-scale attack of the Zerg, whether they could repel the terrifying invaders, and whether they could keep the sky above their heads.
No one knows the answer.
The peace and prosperity were broken, the songs and laughter were shattered, life went on, but something was different. Although the United Interstellar did not release the worst news in order to stabilize people's hearts, the news of one small planet after another falling every day still made everyone panic. No one knew whether their planet would be surrounded by the Zerg army in the next moment, whether they would be eaten alive by the terrible Zerg, and their home and country would no longer exist.
Only now did they finally understand how desperate and painful the invaded people were, how powerless and resentful they were.
Did the people of Snow Star and Blue Star have the same feeling?