Chapter 1145: No Way Out
Chapter 1145: No Way Out
"Kesheng, you..." Morningstar, the cat, grabbed Su Yu's collar, her eyes filled with reluctance.
She didn't want Su Yu to stay on Earth and face certain death, but she understood his reasoning. If the Star Cat race were to be destroyed, and all her kin were to perish, she would find no meaning in drifting alone in the vast universe.
Moreover, she knew Su Yu's character well. Once he made a decision, it was nearly impossible to change his mind.
Alyssa and Tina stood a short distance behind Su Yu. Upon hearing the conversation, they walked over and embraced his arms with sorrow. Tina's eyes welled up, and two tears slid down her cheeks.
From the moment Reklar appeared, she had known Su Yu's fate. They might not have a future together.
Alyssa didn't cry, but her eyes were red, and she found it hard to accept this outcome. However, like Morningstar, she would support Su Yu's decision.
Alyssa held onto Su Yu's arm and whispered, "Kesheng, I support your decision. If it were me, and my nation and people were about to be destroyed by an enemy, I would choose to stand with them rather than escape alone.
I just didn't expect it to come to this."
Alyssa was well aware of Su Yu's situation. For Earth's civilization to defeat the Skrulls, a more technologically advanced and powerful race, was an incredibly daunting task. Su Yu and his fellow Earthlings had endured countless hardships, and victory seemed within reach. Then, an unbeatable enemy appeared out of nowhere!
"Maybe this is fate," Su Yu said with a self-deprecating smile. "Earth's civilization is destined to fall, and no matter what we do, it's beyond our control."
He looked at everyone present. "We've all done our best. For the last month, let's try to stay positive and enjoy the time we have left."
At this point, Su Yu could see no way to turn the tide. In the face of overwhelming power, any resistance was futile.
"A sigh echoed through the room, a collective expression of resignation. Earth had come to this point, and perhaps it was indeed their fate, a destiny they could not escape.
At that moment, Xu Xiaotian spoke up, "I don't want to leave either. A civilization without its people has no meaning."
She cast a lingering glance at Earth behind her and said softly, "I'll stay on Earth, to share the fate of my civilization."
Mayor Hu adjusted his glasses. "If none of you want to leave, who will carry on the torch for our civilization?"
He looked at Su Yu. "Su Yu, you should be the one to leave. Among the younger generation of players, you are the strongest, skilled in prophecy, and have a clear mind. You are the best chance for our civilization to survive and thrive elsewhere."
"Mayor Hu, everything you say is true. But..." Su Yu shook his head. "I've made my decision. I will stand with humanity until the end.
As for the task of carrying on the torch, I believe Zhong Feng is the best choice."
Su Yu turned to Zhong Feng. "Zhong Feng is reliable and trustworthy. Most importantly, he is stronger than I am. I believe he can fulfill the mission of spreading the human torch."
Zhong Feng frowned. "If you entrust this task to me, I will do everything in my power to complete it." He looked at Su Yu. "But Su Yu, I still think you are the best person for the job..."
...
For the next few minutes, the core leadership of Earth discussed the "Torch Plan" in detail.
The higher-ups were eager for Su Yu and Xu Xiaotian to join the plan, given their well-documented strength.
However, Su Yu and Xu Xiaotian were determined not to leave Earth, so the idea was abandoned.
Finally, Chairman Hu Jing summarized, "So let's finalize the 'Fireseed Plan.' Zhong Feng and Meng Lianggu will take the 'Fireseed' and leave. The 'Fireseed' will consist of 200 young boys and girls, and they will be transported using the 'Map of Ten Thousand Rivers and Mountains,' provided by our predecessor, Liu Che. We will do our best to supply you with everything you need."
The "Map of Ten Thousand Rivers and Mountains" is a magical artifact of Emperor Liu Che. It was used in the past for testing the equipment of the Dragon and White Eagle clans on Earth.
This artifact can carry living beings, unlike the game space rings which can only hold inanimate objects.
The ancient cultivators would put the young boys and girls into a state of suspended animation, providing them with only the most basic nutrients to keep them alive for a long time within the map.
Once Zhong Feng and Old Meng manage to reach another civilization or establish a stable, habitable environment, they will release these young boys and girls to ensure the continuation of humanity.
Zhong Feng and Old MengMeng nodded solemnly, "We will do our best to complete this mission."
In truth, Zhong Feng and Old Meng were also reluctant to carry out this task. Like Su Yu, they wanted to stay and face the end with the Earth humans.
But someone had to do it, and since Su Yu was unwilling, the responsibility fell to them.
"As for the rest of you," Chairman Hu Jing looked around at everyone present, "in this final month, do whatever you wish.
If you want to temporarily escape to the Moon or Mars, the United Government won't stop you. If you want to stay and spend this last month with everyone, we welcome that. If you want to build shelters for the Earth humans like Su Yu, I support that too.
You've all worked tirelessly for over a year in the Skrull war, and with the in-game time, it adds up to about five or six years. In this last month, take some well-deserved rest and enjoy these final days."
Chairman Hu Jing bowed to everyone, a final farewell.
Everyone returned the gesture.
In this dire situation, they had no choice but to accept their fate.
"Old Hu, should we not make one last stand?" Commissar Zhang asked, dazed.
Even now, Commissar Zhang still felt a sense of unreality. The sudden destruction of Earth's civilization left him at a loss.
"One last stand? What would it accomplish?" Chairman Hu Jing pointed to the Phobos wave space above them. "Are we really going to bet on a probability less than one in ten thousand?"
Zhong Feng added, "Rational analysis shows we can't rely on this miracle. The probability is too low."
Su Yu sighed, "And even if we wanted to take that chance, we can't."
He glanced at the protective net of Taxyin behind him, explaining, "Even if we wanted to bet on Lord Dixin creating a miracle, we need to hold out at least until he emerges from the wave space, right?
But the reality is, even with our best efforts, the Taxyin defense can only last about ten days.
After ten days, the Taxyin defense will be shattered by the aftereffects of the battle, and the shockwaves will spread across the globe.
So, we are truly cornered."
(End of Chapter)
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