Nie Chang had witnessed it firsthand, but seeing the scene again still stirred him deeply.
After half a minute, once everyone had settled down a little, he continued, "Next, let's welcome Chief Li Zhenguo to address us!"
Another round of enthusiastic applause rang out.
Li Zhenguo stepped up to the microphone and slowly surveyed the crowd. His steady, powerful voice carried through the speakers to every corner:
"Comrades and friends!"
"The video we just watched has allowed us to relive that hard-fought and glorious victory."
"The significance of the 'Dawn Operation' lies in far more than the destruction of an ordinary nest. It was like a ray of dawn cutting through a long night, proving to us—and to the whole world—that humanity has both the ability and the resolve to reclaim our home."
He paused briefly and looked toward the guest seating area. "This time, Xia Kingdom proposed and established the 'Blue Star Crisis Response Coalition,' and many nations responded enthusiastically."
"This shows that, in the face of a crisis that threatens the survival of all human civilization, unity and cooperation are the only right choice. Only by putting aside past grievances and working together can we gather the immense strength needed to overcome every obstacle."
Li Zhenguo then looked at the eight hundred young, excited faces below the stage, his voice full of expectation.
"And the establishment of the 'East Vanguard Training Camp' is a crucial step toward our future."
"Here, we will gather our finest seeds. Here, we will forge our sharpest blades. Here, we will nurture the hope and future of our civilization!"
"You," he paused before continuing slowly, "are the best of the best, selected from among millions. You carry the hopes of countless people."
"I hope you will cherish this hard-won opportunity, train diligently, explore