Chapter 51 The Weight of Time
The Ash Priest transformed into a human form with each step, completely eliminating the polluted aura emanating from him!
The Ash Priestess now looks like a young woman in her early thirties. Her light gray and navy blue long clothes are very casual and uncoordinated, and her short hair is also slightly messy.
On her square face with prominent bone structure, a pair of extremely bright, even somewhat fierce, rectangular eyes glanced indifferently at Yao Du'an.
Yao Du'an was stunned for a moment.
He had only seen the Ash Priest's figure in the sky a few times from afar before, and he knew that the High Wise Bugs could turn back into humans, but he never expected it to be like this... so lifelike!
No wonder... many people want to become worms, believing that higher worms are a more advanced form of carbon-based life.
The entire process of change was too bizarre!
Yao Du'an's dazed state and the chill in his body only eased when the Ash Priest spoke:
“Let’s chat. Tell me about your understanding of current human technological development,” the Ash Priestess, formerly known as “Qiu Yunmeng,” said calmly.
Yao Du'an immediately understood why the Fallen Insects were still trying to contact them.
Confirming whether there are any survivors, whether they are survivors who were not eliminated from the base or survivors who escaped, is valuable.
His value is probably greater; his mind is full of intelligence, making him worthy of a white priest's mission to rescue him.
Previously, when we were cautiously communicating with the outside world via radio from inside the base, they mostly talked about intelligence on "Star Fortress" and the base's defense situation.
Now this leader of the fallen insects wants to talk about the big picture.
Yao Du'an felt a strange sense of absurdity, as if a death row inmate was talking to an executioner.
But the moon with a bite taken out of it, the sea reflecting light like oil, the blue shadows of the reefs jostling each other—which of them isn't absurd?
Yao Du'an found a flat rock to sit on and began to speak:
"Actually, since the Northwest War... perhaps it was a boost of morale from victory, a stroke of good fortune, that humanity's technological potential is being unleashed."
The Ash Priest didn't speak, but his gaze remained fixed on him, as if he were listening intently.
Countless thoughts surged through Yao Du'an's mind. The documents he had processed over the years could pile up into a mountain, and the various combat meetings, seminars on new technologies and combat methods he had attended were countless.
His headquarters-issued work cell phone was always subscribed to technical papers related to "military defense," including military theory and weapons manufacturing.
He was also quite learned and had a good memory; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to become the chief secretary of a division commander.
These "trump cards" can be roughly divided into three levels according to their potential.
The Xiyu No. 1 base is now mass-producing 80-155mm howitzers and rockets, and can also produce automatic loading artillery, with its production capacity continuously increasing.
The North 6 base mainly produces core electronic components needed for various guided weapons, communication equipment, and production tools, and its production lines are becoming increasingly mature.
Southeast Base No. 1 is developing nano-protective suits, Southwest Bases No. 1 and No. 2 are jointly developing thermomelting weapons, and the South China Base is cultivating a batch of mutant grains...
Many could be included in this category.
Yao Du'an glanced at the Ash Priest, but didn't see any serious expression on his face.
He continued, "The second tier is also available. First is the anti-pollution medicine for the new base. The formula has been improved, and it is said to be more effective, prevent pollution, and have a long-lasting effect."
The new base is also developing an upgraded version of the poison gas bomb, promising to double its power.
Their clone production line is highly controversial, but the clones they produce are indeed powerful in combat, and it's a long-term project.
The Xiyu No. 1 base is currently constructing missile launch silos and is also establishing a missile production line.
I've also vaguely heard that there's a team at the Central Plains Base No. 3 conducting research on "deep brain stimulation," which is said to have the potential to broadly develop a person's mental abilities.
By the moonlight, Yao Du'an saw that the Ash Priest seemed to have a slight frown between his brows.
He couldn't help but carefully examine his own heart, to see if he felt any pride in humanity or a sense of smugness at the sight of an Ash Priest.
There was a faint trace of warmth, perhaps the lingering warmth of his "corpse" as a human being.
Yao Du'an chuckled, his words becoming increasingly relaxed and fluent: "The first tier is much easier to predict."
Remote purification technology: a revolutionary achievement!
Even if that 'White Tower' vision were fully realized, you would still be nothing more than a chosen piece of flesh and blood.
The Ash Priest narrowed his eyes, but he had already heard of the "White Tower" and knew that Yao Du'an meant that their power largely came from pollution.
Without pollution, under gunfire, all beings are equal.
"Anything else?" the Ash Priest urged for the first time.
Yao Du'an said, "'Weaver Girl' 2.0, I'm not sure about the specific new features, but it's probably the most effective weapon against a powerful target like you right now."
The average IQ of the 'Tiangong' R&D team is over 6, and the 'Weaver Girl' 2.0 version is highly anticipated.
When he got to the last item, he leaned forward slightly: "The last item is the secondary enhancement drug."
This project is still led by the new student base.
It is said that the latest Black Tide mutant strain they have cultivated has a lethality rate of less than 10%! However, the enhancement probability still needs to be improved.
Once the strain screening and stabilization are completed, and the formulation of the drug does not require any rare materials, the secondary enhancement drug can be mass-produced rapidly.
Once both events occur, humanity will undergo a second round of mass enhancement and evolution!
You should understand the dangers involved.
Indeed, Yao Du'an clearly saw the dangerous glint in the Ash Priest's eyes after he finished speaking.
“Humans need time,” she said.
Yao Du'an nodded: "The most dangerous projects are all in the research and development stage."
The key technological barriers to the 'White Tower' have been overcome, but the small nuclear power plant that powers the 'White Tower' is under construction, and the production of related equipment will take time.
Time, time... Humanity has indeed had a stroke of good fortune. The steady progress they've made will bring them more than just these advanced weapons; it may also bring...
The Ash Priest's somewhat disheveled, slanted eyebrows were pressed down deeply as he gazed out to sea.
She suddenly asked, "Do you know anyone named 'Qi An'?"
Yao Du'an was surprised.
At the North 1 base, Qi An was also somewhat surprised by the efficiency with which the research team applied for classified files.
"It's not exactly top-secret information. On the contrary, we have very high access levels; we can find out anything we want!"
Professor Shi jogged over, carrying a tablet full of information about Ye Xiao.
The blood vessels in his eyes were more prominent, but his eyes were brighter!
He felt he had solved the mystery, or at least part of it!
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