From Abyssal Invasion to Bursting Stars with a Single Sword-Chapter 254 - 208 Situation

Countries that didn't obtain this technological data all wanted to pounce on the cake.

Enemy nations first sent out Superpower Users to try to snatch it, and when that failed, they immediately turned to the tools of public opinion, stirring up the world against the East.

Because of the growing uproar in public opinion this time, many malicious incidents were triggered.

In certain countries, there were multiple cases of harm against people of Da Xia Clan descent.

And those offenders did not receive any punishment.

Some states within the White Eagle Federation are even discussing legislation to ban the use of Superpowers by Da Xia Clan members.

Because they believe that when members of the Da Xia Clan use Superpowers, it is for committing theft and other criminal acts.

The logic of the 'thief crying thief' was applied with pure hypocrisy.

...

This morning.

Lu Heng was invited to visit the Southern War Zone Headquarters and while at the Superpower Soldier training camp, he met Captain Li Guining, the Battle Zone Chief.

"Welcome, welcome." As the Battle Zone Chief, Li Guining took the initiative to extend his hand and shake with Lu Heng.

"Good day, good day." Lu Heng initially did not recognize this chief, and it was only after sitting down and hearing the introduction from Jian Qing that he learned of the other's identity.

The Southern War Zone Chief appeared to be in his fifties, with a somewhat honest look, neatly dressed, yet unassuming.

Because he wasn't in formal attire, there were no epaulettes on his shoulders.

That was the main reason Lu Heng didn't recognize him.

"Comrade Lu Heng, on behalf of the organization, I commend you for your contributions, and after internal discussions, the organization has decided to award you with a commendation. However, it is uncertain what you need, so the organization has decided to wait for your request. As long as it's legal and ethical, and the state can accommodate, you can make any request." Li Guining formally, on behalf of the officials, promised this reward.

Lu Heng had been thinking about what reward he might need.

A Crystal Core, weapons equipment—these were all possible requests.

But having an official promise from a Battle Zone Chief is in itself more valuable than weapons or equipment.

Lu Heng could make this request whenever he was in need.

And this promise, before being fulfilled, was the most valuable.

It meant that Lu Heng could ask the nation to do something, one thing that wasn't against morals or the law.

The value of this promise could be boundless.

This was the real reward for holding 1.6 level Civilization technology.

Before, it had always been Jian Qing saying that one could make a request to the nation, but Jian Qing was only a Captain, and her promise was not as official.

Now it was a promise by the Battle Zone Chief, which made the reward certain.

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Subsequently.

Li Guining began to talk about the previous espionage incident, praising, "I've seen the report about you. Comrade Lu is truly a talent one in ten million."

"You flatter me too much," said Lu Heng, quickly trying to show humility.

"By the way, have you heard about some of the rumors circulating abroad these past days?" Li Guining began talking about recent events.

The international discourse was controlled by the media mouthpieces of the White Eagle.

The group of bandits had first sent out Power Users to try to steal, and finding that impossible, immediately began using tools of public opinion, conducting targeted smear campaigns.

They had learned the profound proverb, 'We should worry not about scarcity but about uneven distribution.'

If nobody had this technology, naturally there would be no dispute over it.

But if one nation acquired this future technology, other nations that did not secure it naturally harbored resentment."

Therefore, the opinion on the foreign networks is overwhelmingly attacking Da Xia.

Even some domestic products of remote farming are joining the fray to criticize their own country, believing that Da Xia should make its cyber technology public, claiming that this is the normal way to promote the development of human civilization.

Li Guining made casual conversation, "Comrade Lu, what's your take on the current opinion outside?"

Lu Heng thought for a moment and replied, "Just ignore it."

Li Guining nodded slightly and asked, "Aren't you worried that the image of our Da Xia will be damaged?"

Lu Heng smiled and answered, "Our ancestors have long given us the answer: 'Those who are not of our race are sure to have a different heart.' Even without this incident, do not expect Western countries to have a favorable attitude toward the people of Da Xia."

Li Guining deeply agreed, responding, "I didn't expect someone as young as you to have such a clear perspective, unlike some young people who, having learned a bit of foreign culture, are pontificating on the internet."

Lu Heng had seen too much of the cruelty of the Abyss's apocalyptic world, knowing what the true nature of those Western pirates' descendants entailed.

In contrast, the people living on the lands of Da Xia are hardworking and resilient, possessing the ability to gradually improve their lives through agriculture.

Their history of prosperity is starkly different from certain other groups, which rely on plundering—pure banditry.

Ancient Da Xia had the capability to navigate the open seas, but wherever they went, the main goal was to spread civilization and exchange cultures.

In contrast, once certain groups learned to sail, every new land they discovered was met with a bloody massacre, even cleansing the indigenous people and occupying the land.

These descendants of bandits have cruelty and meanness written in their genes.

Centuries ago, they used muskets and spears for plundering; centuries later, they use financial wars to do the same.

The means they used have changed, but the essence has never varied.

After pondering for a moment, Li Guining asked, "The current foreign opinion is very unfavorable for us, how do you think we should respond?"

Lu Heng smiled faintly and answered, "We don't need to bother at all. The times have changed. If they had other means, they wouldn't resort to verbal abuse."

Because of his memories from his rebirth, Lu Heng was well aware that the world was no longer a place where public opinion alone could sway situations.

During peacetimes, public opinion still had some usefulness.

But when the apocalypse descended and survival was a luxury, public opinion was a joke.

When those countries that vilified and insulted Da Xia were beaten down by the Abyss Demons until they lost their temper, they would immediately kneel and come begging for help.

Some groups are just that ludicrous; full of haughty directives when they believe themselves to be powerful, yet when beaten down, they can swallow their pride to beg—and even when begging, they keep their necks raised, maintaining their pretense of nobility.

Lu Heng had seen it all too many times.

The human world was fated not to protect every nation; as the situation developed, those countries lacking in worth and scheming were inevitably heading toward destruction.

And it was Da Xia that would become the last bastion of civilization's spark, for it is the largest industrial nation on Blue Star, inhabited by the most diligent people of the planet.

Lu Heng paused, then added, "I've observed other worlds besieged by Abyss invasions, and according to patterns of development, the living environment for humans will grow increasingly hostile. It won't be long before those who curse us will come begging to us."

Li Guining continued, "Then do you think we should make future technology public?"

Lu Heng shook his head, replying, "We cannot make it public."

Li Guining persisted, "Why?"

He wasn't genuinely ignorant of the answer, but wanted to hear Lu Heng's thoughts.

Lu Heng considered for a moment and answered, "I'll predict the scenario development after making future technology public.

"After future technology is made public, those Western countries would surely conduct technology research upon receiving the technical data.

"So the question arises, which technologies will they research?

"This Sikes Civilization's technological data covers all industries and fields, from the most basic screw to spaceships; it's all in the data.

"Even if we wish to assimilate all the technology, it would be difficult to manage in a short period, and it's even less possible for the other countries.

"Hence, those Western countries can only selectively research a part of the technology, and that would be a small part.

"So which technologies will they pick?

"The answer is simple: weapons, high-powered weapons.

"For those accustomed to bandit thinking, when confronted with the choice between farming tools and muskets and only able to choose one, they will inevitably pick the musket.

"However, the people of Da Xia are different; many would choose the farming tools.

"That's the difference.

"Once we make Sikes Technology public, the result will inevitably see those Western countries put all their energy into researching future weapons.

"Fusion bombs, antimatter bombs—anything of great destructive power will not be passed up.

"In the end, we'll be holding farming tools, yet having to be wary of their future-tech weapons.

"And when their living conditions worsen, they will start considering coming to take our survival resources.

"They may even repeat what happened centuries ago—coming over to occupy our land and seize our industrial systems."

A hint of a smile appeared on Li Guining's face as he further inquired, "If that's the case, what do you think about making agricultural technology public and keeping weapons technology secret—is that feasible?"

Lu Heng shook his head again, "It's not feasible. It's better to be firm and keep everything hidden. If we make a portion of the technology public, those Western countries will think we are easy to talk to and will only use more despicable means to force us into making weapons technology public.

"In short, this is an insurmountable situation, the racial characteristics determine their bandit logic, and it won't change one bit because of our kindness."