The Tragedy of Districts 3 and 4

The recruitment drive in Districts 3 and 4 left both generals not just disappointed but nearly in tears.

Not only did they fail to enlist the soldiers they needed, but their efforts also drove away every eligible young recruit from those districts. Many of these individuals fled to District 7, with some applying to join District 7’s military forces.

However, there were also those interested in joining the military of District 8. These hopefuls expressed their intentions clearly, Yan Mingke also said that they could transfer from District 7 to District 8, but whether they would be accepted depending on passing District 8’s military assessment. It’s still quite challenging to enlist in District 8 now.

Districts 3 and 4 were on the brink of madness; they had nothing left to boast about. With no new recruits, the question of who would face the Zerg on the battlefield became a critical issue. The heavy losses sustained early on had left them with no volunteers willing to fight.

Unlike Mo Mo and Yan Mingke, the generals of Districts 3 and 4 always stayed safely at the rear. They never led their troops from the front lines, and so they had no credibility or influence among their fighters.

Compounding the problem was their poor leadership, which only further discouraged the space warriors of Districts 3 and 4 from following orders.

This time, the Zerg invasion was aggressive and swift, catching Districts 3 and 4 off guard and resulting in the immediate loss of two planets in both districts. Fortunately, the inhabitants of these planets had been evacuated long ago, so the casualties were limited to the stationed space warriors, with no loss of civilian life.

Despite this, the reputations of Districts 3 and 4 were severely damaged.

The focus that had once been drawn to the Planet Elf now shifted back to the battlefield of Districts 3 and 4.

“What are they doing? Have the space warriors of Districts 3 and 4 not eaten?”

“Yeah, why are their battles so drastically different from those in Districts 7 and 8?”

“If it were Districts 7 and 8, I bet those Zerg would’ve been driven out already. How did it end up like this?”

The criticisms from online users left the space warriors of Districts 3 and 4 feeling deeply ashamed, not to mention the two generals themselves.

To be honest, after losing four planets, the generals of Districts 3 and 4 were on the verge of a breakdown. They decided to take a desperate gamble.

Both generals knew that each of these planets was equipped with a self-destruct system. They quickly decided to blow up all four planets. What did it matter if the Zerg had occupied them? If they detonated the planets, the Zerg would be destroyed along with them, right?

The decision by the generals of Districts 3 and 4 was made without consulting anyone, and they had no intention of informing the Interstellar Alliance. Their plan was incredibly reckless.

Each district’s planets maintain a delicate balance within the galaxy, and disrupting this by blowing up planets could destabilize the entire zone. The generals were well aware of this but chose to ignore it.

They made the decision unilaterally, without even consulting their own subordinates.

It wasn’t until they were ready to detonate the planets that the other leaders of Districts 3 and 4 found out. Naturally, these leaders disagreed, but the generals were determined.

The four planets were indeed blown up, and the aftermath was catastrophic. No one could have anticipated that all of Districts 3 and 4 would spiral into a state of chaos, resembling the end of the world. The entire system of planets was thrown into disarray, with orbits and rotations completely disrupted.

Most people were unable to adapt to the altered planetary conditions. It was as if they were paralyzed, unable to stand or walk.

Additionally, over half of the population began experiencing severe dizziness and vomiting, but they couldn’t receive medical care. Even the healthcare workers couldn’t stand, so how could they treat others?

Distress calls flooded in from Districts 3 and 4 to the entire interstellar community, but the magnetic field disruptions in these districts rendered spaceships and warships unable to navigate effectively.

Interstellar citizens watching the live broadcasts from Districts 3 and 4 were in tears.

Aside from a few strong individuals, everyone was reduced to crawling on all fours. Humans, who once stood tall, were now forced to crawl—what a tragic sight!

The official broadcasts from Districts 3 and 4 were forced to go live, revealing the dire reality that shattered the viewers’ perceptions.

Every planet in Districts 3 and 4 was in utter chaos, including the main planets, Planet Three and Four.

People were advised to stay home if possible because venturing outside required crawling. Even then, they risked being flung unpredictably by the erratic planetary motions, making a return home a nearly impossible task.

Some individuals were thrown against walls, ending up bruised, battered, and bloodied, but there was no one to help them.

“Oh my god, can’t someone help them?”

“It’s impossible. With the magnetic fields in chaos, no warships or vessels can operate there.”

“What about General Mo? I recall the General’s wife has a ship that can ignore magnetic fields.” This comment sparked a tidal wave of conversation.

Meanwhile, Ye Mo, who had felt her life had finally calmed down, was thrust back into the thick of things.

“General’s wife, only you can save them now. Please, save them!”

“General’s wife, please go help them!”

“General’s wife…”

There were also those who spoke differently: “What are you even thinking? There are more than one billion people in Districts 3 and 4. How can the General’s wife save them all? Shouldn’t we be finding a way to stabilize these planets instead? Doesn’t our main planet, Planet One, have a gravity system that could help balance things out in Districts 3 and 4?”

“Isn’t it faster to have the General’s wife save people?”

“Yeah, isn’t saving people faster?”

“What are you even thinking? How can the General’s wife rescue more than one billion people one by one? Even at a rate of one person per second, it would take over 500 years. And do you think it’s feasible to save one person per second? Could the General’s wife even withstand the gravity there?”

“Why are you all using moral coercion against the General’s wife?”

“Exactly, why are you guilt-tripping her? If you can’t do it yourself, why expect the General’s wife to do it?”

“If anyone is to blame, it should be the generals of Districts 3 and 4. Their reckless actions caused this disaster.”

“But what can be done now? Is there anyone going to help them? Those injured won’t survive without immediate medical attention.”

Mo Mo and Ye Mo watched the situation unfold in Districts 3 and 4, frowning deeply. They knew the urgency of the situation. They could mobilize their forces to help, but only those who had recently begun training as cultivators could walk normally under these conditions.

Recognizing the dire circumstances, Mo Mo and Ye Mo quickly gathered all the cultivators from Districts 3 and 4, including their six little ones.

(End of Chapter)