Chapter 400: A Frenzied Crafting of Weapons!
Su Chen stood tall and straight on the podium. Below, the high-level officials of the Dragon Country sat upright, their gazes fixed upon him.
Elder Qin stared at Su Chen. Inadvertently, the corner of his eye caught Su Chen's temples, where strands of white hair had quietly sprouted—one, two...
They looked particularly stark against his young, vibrant face.
Elder Qin's heart couldn't help but ache. This child was so young, yet he toiled day and night for the country's affairs, racking his brains until his hair had turned white.
The people below looked at Su Chen, their hearts filled with deep emotion!
They were full of respect for this young scientist's dedication and sense of responsibility.
After a simple greeting, Su Chen's expression turned solemn. He cleared his throat lightly and began today's crucial meeting.
His gaze was firm and steady as he spoke slowly:
"I believe everyone is extremely concerned about the research results of the samples. After all, they were obtained with the blood and lives of our brave warriors, and the significance they carry is too heavy."
"And today, I am going to report to you in detail about the research findings on these samples from this period."
Having said that, he lifted his hand slightly and pressed the switch in his hand. The huge screen behind him lit up instantly, displaying pages of dense data, charts, and analytical conclusions—the crystallization of his tireless, day-and-night research.
Su Chen stepped forward, his slender fingers pointing to a set of key data on the blackboard. His tone was grave and carried a hint of shock:
"Through my in-depth and meticulous research during this period, I have discovered that behind these mutants lies an extremely powerful, unimaginable gene mutation technology."
"I exhausted countless efforts to decipher these genetic technologies step by step, only to realize with horror that their development path is completely diametrically opposed to the research direction humanity has pursued for so long."
As soon as these words were spoken, the high-level officials below felt a chill run up their spines. The atmosphere in the conference room instantly became so heavy it felt like it could drip water.
Genetic technology entirely different from that of humans—the deep implications behind this were self-evident.
This meant that the forces manufacturing these monsters also possessed advanced, cutting-edge technological power, and it was highly likely that they did not originate from Earth itself. They might be mysterious visitors from the distant stars!
Or perhaps they were a hidden civilization left over from the ancient times of Earth, having weathered the changes of time, hiding in the darkness until now, when they finally emerged to show their fangs to humanity.
But there was a very thorny problem here that left people puzzled!
If they were a former civilization of Earth, why did they wait until human civilization had flourished to its current height before launching a fierce attack and declaring war on humanity?
After all, judging from the overwhelming strength displayed by the monsters, they seemed almost intent on exterminating humanity, leaving no glimmer of hope.
Or perhaps, they actually came from other planets and only quietly set their sights on this rich and vibrant land of Earth in the last few decades.
If it were the latter, the situation would be extremely dire. Since the opponent came prepared and did not appear by accident, there must be a deeper, unknown plan hidden behind them. Who was the mastermind, what was their purpose, did they have foreign aid, and how many hidden trump cards had they yet to reveal?
All of this was an unfathomable mystery, like layers of fog shrouding everyone's hearts, making them shudder.
Elder Qin's face was as grave as frost. He furrowed his brows deeply and said in a deep voice:
"It seems we still greatly underestimated our enemy."
"If the opponent is an alien species, their target is most likely the entire Earth."
"In that case, we have no way out; we can only fight to the death."
"Once humanity is defeated, the consequences will be unimaginable. Earth will fall into an abyss of eternal damnation, and the spark of civilization may be extinguished forever."
Elder Zhao shook his head slightly, a bitter smile appearing on his face, and sighed:
"I originally longed to have a friendly, equal exchange with the Extraterrestrials, fantasizing about mutual benefit and working together."
"I didn't expect the first collision between species to be so cruel, forcing a life-or-death struggle. It seems our steps to explore alien civilizations will have to be slowed down for now."
In recent years, the Dragon Country's technology has developed rapidly, and it has acquired the ability to explore outer space. Previously, it even dispatched a Space Mecha, acting as a warship, to carry out alien exploration missions in interstellar space!
They were full of hope for a close encounter with alien life, opening a new chapter of interstellar communication.
However, reality gave everyone a heavy slap in the face. Judging from this sudden disaster, not all Extraterrestrials were as friendly and gentle as imagined.
Of course, the culprit behind this catastrophe might not necessarily be the Extraterrestrials, but there is no denying that the panic they caused has spread across Earth like a plague, deeply rooted in people's hearts.
As the saying goes, "Those who are not of our kind must have a different heart." The high-level officials of the Dragon Country naturally developed a sense of alienation and vigilance toward these non-human monsters.
Now that both sides were at daggers drawn, there seemed to be no dawn of a ceasefire in this great war, which completely dispelled the thoughts of those among the Dragon Country's high-level officials who had hoped for a peaceful resolution to the dispute.
At this moment, someone spoke up with concern:
"From our last fierce battle with those monsters, it is not difficult to see that they have initially acquired the ability to resist Nuclear Weapons."
"Although it is only an initial stage, this is enough to warn us that the enemy's strength cannot be underestimated!"
Everyone knew what he was referring to. After the Dragon Country's previous engagement with the enemies near the Eagle Sauce monster nest, upon returning, they launched a round of astonishingly powerful naval gun strikes.
That strike was like thunder. Although it severely damaged a large number of Octopus Monsters, the Plesiosaur Monster, which was the main target, was firmly protected at the critical moment by a suddenly emerging hard shell, surviving the bombardment that was comparable to the explosion of several Nuclear Weapons simultaneously.
Although the shell was eventually shattered, the monsters' formidable strength was fully revealed in that exchange of offense and defense.
At this moment, everyone in the conference room was frowning.
Originally, they were full of confidence in their own strength. Relying on years of technological accumulation, powerful military equipment, and elite troops, they thought they could handle various crises with ease. But now, seeing the true strength of the monsters, especially realizing that these might only be the tip of the iceberg of their capabilities, worries about the future rushed into their hearts like a tide, full of anxiety, not knowing where the road ahead lay.
Elder Zhao frowned slightly, his eyes showing a touch of urgency, and made a suggestion at this grave moment:
"The current situation is critical. We must increase resource investment and go all out to manufacture more mechas and Aerospace Carriers. Only in this way can we have enough confidence when resisting the alien invasion."
Upon hearing this, the person in charge in charge of the Dragon Country's military production, Zhao Qiancheng, immediately replied:
"Actually, we have long realized the seriousness of the situation and have been racing against time to speed up production. Moreover, the current production efficiency has been pushed to the absolute limit."
He looked at everyone and calmly introduced:
"Take the Individual Mecha, for example. The current daily output is somewhat excessive; they can be produced continuously at a scale of 10,000 units per day!"
"As for the Space Mecha, the daily output is as high as over 500 units!"
"Look at the Aerospace Carrier again. Originally, it was difficult to produce one in half a year. Now, thanks to everyone's efforts, we have improved it to the point where two can be completed in half a month."
As he spoke, a hint of pride appeared on his face:
"This efficiency, even I am surprised. Compared to the past, it has increased almost several-fold."
Elder Zhao heard this and couldn't help but brighten up, nodding repeatedly:
"It is indeed fast enough. If it develops according to this trend, our military strength will soon be greatly improved."
The person in charge nodded, but soon, he shook his head slightly, his expression revealing some regret:
"Although the current results are already very impressive, there is actually room for further improvement."