"It really is quite bad."
Huang Jingrong nodded slightly. Up to now, he hadn't planned to conceal anything from Shen Yu.
For this meeting, he had extremely high-level access to information sharing.
He continued, "We haven't received any intel on zombies yet, but as for Eye Worms, we've already conducted some research and have even caught several live specimens."
"Live specimens already?" Shen Yu felt a surge of joy.
With live specimens available, interstellar world Shen Yu would have considerable room to maneuver.
According to the previous plan, it was intended to use monsters from the Main World to win influence for interstellar world Shen Yu.
"Yes, we do. The soldiers paid a huge sacrifice for this." Huang Jingrong replied firmly, "There's no time to lose. I need to report to my superiors immediately."
The intel gathered this time, especially the meeting just now, was simply too important.
Originally, someone suggested Huang Jingrong or Xiao Xu should wear a miniature camera or voice recorder.
But that idea was rejected.
After all, based on the information already acquired, the other party possesses advanced technological capabilities. Any actions that could potentially jeopardize communications were too risky.
However, results must be reported as soon as possible, in a timely manner.
"Mingshu, take them to the room next door." Shen Yu said.
Huang Jingrong's debrief lasted for over an hour.
When he emerged, his expression was noticeably excited.
"Mr. Shen, on behalf of the National Meteorite Crisis Response Department, I formally invite you to attend a high-level meeting. Meanwhile, the previously mentioned live 'Eye Worm' specimens are already en route; you'll receive them today!"
"All right." Shen Yu wasn't surprised by this outcome.
Why did he hurry to establish contact with the Meteorite Crisis Response Department?
Precisely to concentrate resources and boost efficiency!
The operational efficiency of a sufficiently large population and organizational scale isn't something he or any one company can compare to.
He hesitated not at all, and led Ji Mingshu, following Huang Jingrong up to the top of the building.
An armed helicopter was already waiting there.
The level of efficiency was extraordinarily high!
Once they arrived at a highly secure military base, the other key figures arrived one after another, and Shen Yu gave a more detailed account of his experiences during the meeting.
Essentially, while traveling via spatial transfer to an overseas warehouse, he had suddenly arrived in a completely new place—the Multi-Dimensional Apocalypse Civilization Mutual Aid Association.
Every member inside possessed the same abilities as he did.
Therefore, they sometimes referred to themselves as "Gray Mist Walkers."
During the meeting, Shen Yu was directly invited to become a special advisor to the Meteorite Crisis Response Department, enjoying top-level access, including the authority to mobilize massive resources without prior approval; at the same time, Shen Yu's company would invest technology to deeply participate in several crucial projects.
"Advisor Shen, we're colleagues now." Huang Jingrong gripped Shen Yu's hand tightly after the meeting. "I'll be your point of contact here for now; we have many technical experts waiting for you—if you're ready..."
"Let's go right now," Shen Yu said directly.
He knew the monster specimens he sought had already arrived.
This was the main reason he'd come.
As for the meeting just now, it was merely a necessary agenda, a background for both sides to express their intentions and resolve.
"One more request—at the meeting, you demonstrated the wristband personal terminal. Is it possible for our computer experts to examine it?" Huang Jingrong's eyes fell to Shen Yu's wrist.
Just now, at the meeting, Shen Yu performed an "idiot-proof hacking demo" right on the spot.
Anywhere in the world connected to the internet—there was nowhere this small wristband terminal couldn't break into; and it did so silently, extracting huge amounts of confidential data without causing any commotion.
Other than those present at the meeting, no one knew, no one noticed.
At that moment, the room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone attending now understood the significance of the Multi-Dimensional Apocalypse Civilization Mutual Aid Association—the resources, the opportunities, and above all, the protection!
Otherwise, if any powerful civilization's member visited their world, they could easily stir up a storm.
Even a single individual could perhaps conquer the entire civilization.
Given such circumstances, although some might continue to question the Association's existence, no one dared to say so lightly in public.
The Association must exist, it is necessary!
"This wristband personal terminal is just a civilian model, roughly equivalent in status to a cheap cellphone over here—the kind selling for less than a thousand yuan." Shen Yu was unconcerned, but cautioned, "Even so, with our current tech, it's still almost impossible to extract anything meaningful from such a mature terminal product; even the programming algorithms are different. If you're interested, feel free to have a look, but for deeper research, you might be better off asking for some old antique versions of the technology. Just my suggestion, though..."
Shen Yu followed Huang Jingrong, passing through layers of strict security, arriving at a research center.
Many procedures required Shen Yu's access level to proceed.
At this point, his clearance far exceeded Huang Jingrong's.
Soon, they met several lab-coated scientists.
Among them, an older team leader hastened over and grasped Shen Yu's hand tightly: "Welcome, Advisor Shen, to inspect our facility. I'm Cai Xu, head of the Meteorite Biology First Research Institute, and also a biological research scientist."
"Director Cai, could you explain our research findings on the Eye Worm?" Shen Yu went straight to the point.
Currently, Eye Worms were the country's main research target among monsters.
Because their proximity was too close.
They had already invaded the territory, causing casualties.
If not quickly contained, they could soon expand to millions, or even tens of millions— just imagining such numbers roaming the city was enough to send chills down one's spine.
"Frankly, our research results are exceedingly limited."
Cai Xu's expression was laden with guilt, bloodshot eyes testifying to the pressure he was under.
He then explained, "This is a creature that completely defies biological conventions. It can transmit extremely intense negative emotions through light; any human or animal making eye contact will immediately erupt in suicidal thoughts—and with alarming resolve, growing steadily stronger. Only by completely covering the eyes, or observing from a distance via camera lens, can this effect be weakened. Otherwise, sunglasses, night vision, or even close-up lens observation are useless..."
Cai Xu wasn't lying when he said research results were limited.