77: The true face of the meteorite is revealed, and the military is shocked!

"What exactly do you think fell down?"

Meanwhile, videos related to this incident were being fiercely discussed online, with everyone speculating about what it could be. "Could it be a larger meteorite?"

"No way."

Soon, someone immediately refuted, offering a clear and logical deduction: "If it were just an ordinary meteorite fall, how could it attract the military?"

"Moreover, that thing was emitting golden light even before it hit the ground."

"What kind of meteorite glows that color?"

"So what is it then?"

Netizens were getting agitated.

While some said it was a meteorite fall, there was plenty of evidence to suggest this was incorrect. After all, not only the military but also ferocious beasts were gathering at the impact site, indicating it was no ordinary object.

Yet, some expressed confusion, "If it's not a meteorite, then why don't the ferocious beasts near the impact site dare to approach it?"

"What exactly are they afraid of?"

"I don't know, maybe it's an extraterrestrial creature descending?"

"..."

Regarding the origin of the object at the impact site, opinions varied widely, and some netizens had even started arguing about it.

Just as discussions were in full swing, in the Northwest Desert...

The military personnel who had arrived had, under the command of their officers, dispersed all non-essential personnel and even some weaker wild beasts from the vicinity.

"General!"

At this moment, an officer with a visibly high rank came to the highest point and whispered to the man who was looking around with binoculars, "There's a change at the observation point; the golden light at the impact site is gradually dissipating."

"Is that so?"

The General was startled.

He adjusted his binoculars in the direction his subordinate pointed and indeed found that the golden light at the impact site had almost completely dissipated, revealing a golden spherical object.

The sphere looked entirely like a meteorite, and even from a distance, the General seemed to feel its sharp edge.

"Extraterrestrial meteorite?"

The General subconsciously thought of this, but quickly realized this guess was incorrect. "If it were just a meteorite, it wouldn't be so regular, and it would have shattered into pieces upon impact due to the enormous force."

"Could it be extraterrestrial meteorite iron?"

Suddenly, the General's expression changed, and he then aimed his binoculars at the golden sphere again, immediately overjoyed. "It must be it!"

"Quick! Call Professor Xia immediately and tell him we have a major discovery here!"

"Yes!"

... "Professor Xia, did you see the video I sent you?"

A moment later, the call connected.

The General immediately took the lead, chuckling, "What landed this time is a really good thing."

"If I hadn't made a decisive move and sealed off the area, someone might have taken the item away."

"How are you going to thank me?"

This General, named Lin Xiao, was an old classmate of Professor Xia Xinyu, so he was joking at this moment.

However, to his surprise, Professor Xia Xinyu spoke impatiently, "Don't interrupt me watching the video; just be quiet for now."

"You..."

On the other end of the phone, Professor Xia Xinyu ignored Lin Xiao's clamor.

He was holding a magnifying glass, observing the golden sphere in the video bit by bit.

As time quickly passed, Professor Xia Xinyu's face suddenly lit up with ecstasy.

He picked up the still-connected phone and burst into laughter, "Hahaha, you've really helped us a great deal this time."

"General Lin, this object is extremely extraordinary!"

Upon hearing this assessment, Lin Xiao suddenly became serious.

He knew what these words from Professor Xia Xinyu meant, so he pressed, "How extraordinary is it exactly? Can you elaborate a little?"

"I can't tell you yet."

Professor Xia Xinyu deliberately kept him in suspense. Only when his old friend seemed a bit impatient did he chuckle and say, "In short, all I can say is that this extraterrestrial meteorite iron might have a significant impact on our Huaxia!"

"In the future, whether we can turn the tide against the ferocious beasts, or even eliminate them in one fell swoop, will depend on it!"

"So, General Lin, please make sure to secure it!"

"If you succeed in this, you will have performed a great service!"

In the Northwest Desert, Lin Xiao's heart swelled with emotion upon hearing these words.

Having led troops for many years and fought against ferocious beasts, Lin Xiao understood that these words represented the lives of countless people.

Everyone is flesh and blood, living human beings.

If it weren't for the appearance of ferocious beasts, and their rampant devouring of innocent humans, he would have wished to coexist peacefully with them, but facts showed this was impossible.

Ever since the first incident of ferocious beasts devouring humans, Lin Xiao had sworn in his heart—in his lifetime, he would surely destroy the ferocious beasts, making them extinct!

Therefore, after hearing Professor Xia Xinyu's words, he stood solemnly, and at the same time, said with a serious expression, "Professor, rest assured, I will do my best to secure this divine metal!"

At this moment, Lin Xiao felt the wind blowing on him was like clanging war drums, encouraging him to move forward.

He looked around, carefully checking the surrounding situation.

When he saw that some ferocious beasts were attracted by the arrival of the extraterrestrial meteorite iron and were rushing towards the location, his expression changed.

After a moment of thought, he asked his subordinate beside him, "Can we stop the approaching ferocious beasts?"

"Reporting, General, we have ample firepower; dealing with those first-tier ferocious beasts is no problem."

"However... we need to resolve things here quickly, otherwise, if more ferocious beasts are attracted, our brothers can hold them off, but there will definitely be heavy casualties."

Hearing these words, Lin Xiao nodded heavily, then said to Professor Xia Xinyu, "Professor, you also know the terror of ferocious beasts."

"I can indeed try my best to complete this mission, but... quite a few ferocious beasts have already been attracted."

"We can't hold out for too long!"

He didn't want his soldiers to make unnecessary sacrifices, but facing the future of humanity and ferocious beasts, he also dared not be careless.

Therefore, after saying this, Lin Xiao spoke with utmost solemnity, "I can promise to make the greatest effort, but if many of my soldiers are sacrificed and there's still no chance to complete this mission, then you will face my wrath."

"Professor Xia Xinyu, I know you want to research better enhancement potions to help humans resist ferocious beasts."

"But if you joke with the lives of my soldiers, then you are dead!"

"Heh heh, old friend, please rest assured."

On the other end of the phone, Professor Xia Xinyu listened to his assistant's report and immediately showed a firm and confident smile, "I have already sent Liu Kong, a space-ability user, to help you, and he is already on his way."

"You just need to wait patiently!"