Chapter 1974 - 1561: Shock (First Update)
The originally desolate streets of Star Ring City suddenly bustled with life the moment the announcement was publicized.
Citizens excitedly emerged from their homes, some even bringing their families and children along, faces aglow with hope.
"Finally, the day has come."
"Lord Icaroya is finally going to explain."
...
A dark mass of people gathered towards Divine Grace Square; although there was still some time before the public speech, people were eagerly awaiting it.
In fact, the response was equally intense not just in Star Ring City.
Countries previously mired in turmoil astonishingly calmed their unrest, with citizens setting aside grievances to wait sleeplessly through the night, afraid to miss a thing!
Simultaneously, leaders of various countries gathered all their key personnel to prepare for the announcement.
Legendary Level Star Destroyer, Immortal Blade’s command room.
Su Mo looked at the information popping up from his electronic bracelet with a hint of anticipation—Lord Icaroya was finally stepping forward.
Sun Duoxiang and others excitedly chattered beside Su Mo.
"Boss, this is great, finally Icaroya is willing to clarify, no more worries and fears."
"Exactly!"
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Under normal circumstances, Su Mo would have scolded Sun Duoxiang without hesitation, but his mind was thoroughly on the information of Icaroya’s announcement.
After all, this is a speech concerning the future direction.
At this moment, Qian Chengxue softly suggested to Su Mo: "Su Mo, do you want to rest for a while? There’s still some time before Icaroya’s speech begins; we can call you when it’s about to start."
"No, it’s fine, I’ll just wait."
Su Mo shook his head, refusing. His mood was also a bit agitated. Despite being busy with the construction of the Heart of Forbidden Prison and not caring much about external matters, who could truly remain uninvolved?
"Alright then."
Seeing this, Qian Chengxue did not press further.
Su Mo quietly sat in the command chair, calming his mind to wait in silence.
At this time, the deep voice of the creator, Swallower, echoed in Su Mo’s mind.
"Of all times, and you still haven’t handed the Stone Tablet to the old man."
Hearing Xiao Shi’s urging, Su Mo felt a headache; it had been constantly pushing lately. He took a deep breath and responded in his mind.
"Don’t rush, soon, soon! Let Icaroya’s announcement speech finish!"
"Hmph!"
Although a bit exasperated, the creator, Swallower, said nothing more.
Quickly, time ticked by, not too long, yet the wait was excruciating, with countless people eagerly anticipating.
And finally, the agonizing wait neared its end.
The next day at 12 o’clock, Star Ring City began indiscriminately broadcasting signals on a large scale, so everyone received them.
In the Immortal Blade command room, Tilo conducted a brief operation, and a holographic image instantly appeared, showing Su Mo and others the sea of people concentrated in Divine Grace Square.
"The public speech is about to begin."
Long Ke swallowed nervously and excitedly remarked.
Su Mo couldn’t help but stand up, staring intently at the holographic projection.
Divine Grace Square
Countless people held their breath, eyes glued to the high platform ahead.
At last, under everyone’s anticipation, Icaroya appeared, clad in a cold palace gown, her expression frosty and unyielding.
At this moment, everyone on-site or watching the broadcast erupted in excitement.
"Finally appeared."
"Great, Icaroya is finally going to give us an explanation."
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At this time, Icaroya’s piercing gaze swept over the noisy crowd, silencing the dark mass of people at once.
Icaroya coldly and arrogantly addressed everyone.
"The reason I’m here today is just as you wished. I won’t say much nonsense—the images released on the Star Ring Forum are true, Negative Energy pollution is hopeless; this place is a gas chamber."
As soon as those words were uttered, everyone was stunned, unable to speak for a long while.
Faces were filled with immense terror.
Some people couldn’t accept this reality and fainted directly.
At this point, someone, face flushed with anger, shouted out:
"Liar!"
"Executioner!"
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Then Icaroya unemotionally informed everyone: "You need to understand one thing—Star Ring City never forced you into anything from the start. Everything was achieved through mutual benefit; our relationship is merely cooperative. If you can’t accept it and don’t wish to stay in the Negative Universe, feel free to leave, Star Ring City won’t stop you. But those willing to stay and follow me can do so. I’m quite busy now; I haven’t got time for trivialities with you. Do as you please."
The crowd, initially angry and shouting, turned stupefied upon hearing Icaroya’s declaration.
Their faces radiated extreme fear.
After Icaroya finished speaking, she immediately turned and left decisively without hesitation.
In the Immortal Blade’s command room, Su Mo was also taken aback by Icaroya’s speech—what was going on?
Not only did it fail to clarify and explain, but it also confirmed everything and allowed people to leave if they wished.
This series of abnormal operations left everyone unable to comprehend, leading Su Mo into deep thought.
The creator, Swallower, sneered: "This madwoman, as arrogant and self-important as always, a complete lunatic."
Su Mo’s expression kept changing, and he replied to the creator, Swallower: "No, something’s off."
"What’s off? There’s nothing she can’t do."
The creator, Swallower, disdainfully replied.
At this moment, Sun Duoxiang and the others were also nervous and uneasy, turning their heads to look at Su Mo, asking in succession: "Boss, what do we do? Is Negative Energy pollution really beyond saving?"
"Don’t panic, rest assured, I’m here for everything."
Su Mo calmly addressed everyone.
Upon hearing Su Mo’s words, Sun Duoxiang and the others gradually suppressed their anxiety.
"Yes, there’s still the boss!"
Su Mo continued to instruct everyone: "Pass the word down, everyone to their posts, don’t let this affect you, even if the sky falls, I’ve got it covered!"
"Yes!"
Tilo and others responded one after the other.
Su Mo turned to Qian Chengxue and said: "I’m making a trip to Star Ring City, leaving this to you."
"Okay, be careful."
Qian Chengxue, slightly worried, advised him, considering the recent speech by Icaroya, and the potential unrest it could cause in Star Ring City.
"No worries, I’ll be cautious."
Su Mo nodded in agreement.
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God of Na Vessel’s lounge.
Kavise, Yurika, Helene, and others were present.
"Haha!"
Having watched Icaroya’s speech, Kavise burst into frenzied laughter.
Yurika looked at Helene with a complex expression and scolded: "You fool, how could you collaborate with the Fallen God Sect to save me?"
Helene kept her head down, biting her lip gently, silently enduring Yurika’s rebuke.