52: debate

Many scientific researchers present were relatively calm. After learning that Lu Yu could speak human language, and even the Ferocious Beasts under his command could also speak human language, extremely ominous thoughts emerged in their minds.

According to their previous conjectures and research on Ferocious Beasts, a Ferocious Beast that can speak human language not only possesses intelligence, but its strength is also extremely terrifying, at least reaching Tier C!

However, the current second-generation Gene Serum can at most cultivate Tier E, or rather, second-tier Gene Warriors, which is an unimaginably huge gap from Tier C.

They are still far from being able to contend with such Ferocious Beasts!

Moreover, Elder Li actively brought up this matter without denying or affirming it, which further indicates that this matter is not simple and cannot be simply agreed to or rejected.

"Elder Statesman, do you have any relevant information on that Ferocious Beast?" an academician asked, pushing up the thick glasses on his nose.

That Ferocious Beast actively sought out Commander Xu to discuss this matter, indicating that it did not intend to seize it by force, and it might not have such strong hostility towards humanity.

On the contrary, when their human race was weak, turning against that Ferocious Beast with unfathomable strength would not only make Jiangzhou City extremely dangerous but also cut off the opportunity to further understand Ferocious Beasts.

Elder Li nodded slightly. He had also thought of this point before and immediately had his secretary behind him click on the video and begin the explanation.

"The information regarding this demonic beast is very comprehensive in our current database. When the spiritual energy first erupted, it was once filmed live. Its strength is very powerful, and its figure has also been captured in several subsequent live broadcasts."

The videos played in chronological order, almost all showing Lu Yu taking action, swiftly and decisively eliminating other demonic beasts.

Dazzling ice crystals, ghostly figures, terrifying lethality... each one flashed by, striking at people's hearts!

Even though everyone present had seen many scenes of demonic beasts fighting each other, or warriors confronting demonic beasts.

None were as shocking as Lu Yu's actions!

Every time he struck, he was ruthless and decisive, every move lethal, powerful and dazzling; no Ferocious Beast could withstand a single move from him!

Especially those Ferocious Beasts that warriors tried their best to eliminate but failed, appeared as weak as ants in front of Lu Yu.

Most importantly, the time interval between each video was not long, yet it was clear that Lu Yu in each video was much stronger than in the previous one!

The speed of improvement was astonishing, to describe it as increasing by the day would not be an exaggeration.

"This information basically stops before the second spiritual energy eruption. Based on the current situation, demonic beasts with high talent will all increase by a major realm in strength after the second spiritual energy eruption, and this Golden Eagle very clearly informed Xu that his strength has already reached Tier B, and even a nuclear bomb can at most only injure him..."

After the secretary finished speaking in a low voice, everyone's hearts were instantly stirred with a tumultuous wave.

They had already heard those scientific researchers classify demonic beasts into nine grades. Currently, Tier E demonic beasts already made them frantic, and conventional weapons were almost unable to contend with them.

Not to mention Tier D and Tier C demonic beasts, which reigned supreme in various places, they were helpless. Rocket launchers and armor-piercing shells hitting them were like an itch, causing no damage.

And this demonic beast was actually Tier B!

Previously, they only had a vague concept of this level of demonic beast. If a nuclear bomb couldn't even kill it, how terrifying would that be!

Afterward, many of their gazes fell on Elder Wu. They wanted to know if a nuclear bomb would actually be effective against a Tier B demonic beast!

From their gazes, Elder Wu already understood the question they wanted to ask. He was silent for a while, seemingly recalling and confirming, and after a moment, he spoke:

"Currently, on a global scale, only Tier C Ferocious Beasts have been observed for the time being. According to our satellite observations, almost all Tier C demonic beasts, as long as their weak points are not injured, can almost all recover, and their defense is extremely astonishing."

"Whether in the extreme north or in the hot volcanic magma, traces of Tier C demonic beasts have been observed. They not only have strong physiques but also possess incredible abilities. A Tier B demonic beast, which is one major realm stronger than a Tier C demonic beast, is very likely to withstand a nuclear bomb and survive."

At this point, he did not continue speaking.

Because although the power of a nuclear bomb is immense, Tier B demonic beasts all have their own powerful means, and blind confidence in nuclear bombs would absolutely be irrational.

Moreover, a nuclear bomb is already the last resort. Once used, it will cause irreversible changes to the environment, and it must not be used unless absolutely necessary.

When others heard this, their expressions immediately turned ashen. Especially those military officers who had previously vetoed giving Jiangzhou City to Lu Yu.

The reason they were so resolute was, on one hand, they naturally did not trust Lu Yu and did not want to cede land. On the other hand, they always regarded the nuclear bomb as their last resort.

If they really fell out and Lu Yu attacked Jiangzhou City, at worst, it would be a mutual destruction.

But what if the fish died but the net didn't break, and the nuclear bomb had no effect... Many standing officers lost their balance and swayed as they fell into their chairs.

Other scientific researchers and academicians also started discussing among themselves, brainstorming solutions. No one wanted to give Jiangzhou City to Lu Yu, but his strength was too great, forcing them to even consider the pros and cons of giving Jiangzhou City to Lu Yu.

"Xu, you are the only one who has seen Lu Yu in person. In your opinion, can his request be agreed to?"

Elder Li, who had been silent, looked at Commander Xu's face appearing on the large screen and asked with a solemn expression.

He was also undecided. Jiangzhou City has a population of over a million people. One wrong decision could endanger their lives, and he had to be responsible for those people!

Commander Xu had already considered this question on his way back, but he didn't expect a prominent figure like Elder Li to personally ask for his opinion!

And everyone in the conference was a well-known prominent figure, now all looking at him, their eyes either bewildered, observing, or contemplating... extremely complex.

His words, he feared, would determine the attitudes of many people.

He took a deep breath and directly stated his suggestion, "Elder Statesman, in my humble opinion, Jiangzhou City can be given to Lu Yu!"

The large conference room was quiet for a while before Elder Li's question broke the silence, "Why?"

He had heard of Commander Xu and knew that when the first batch of Gene Serum was released, he took the lead in injecting it as a test subject, and later also injected the second batch of Gene Serum, making him the strongest existence among Gene Warriors.

Such a person would definitely be patriotic and love his soldiers, but this choice of his did not align with his character and identity.