CHAPTER 82: CHAPTER 77: THIS IS THE ASSOCIATION’S TRUE MIGHTY POWER! (PART 2)

The increase of Gray Mist is directly related to the actions of Shen Yu and the Shen Yus from other worlds.

In other words, if they didn’t get involved, and Human Civilization relied solely on its own strength to defeat the enemy, then they wouldn’t gain additional Gray Mist.

So, after Interstellar Shen Yu provided equipment, Martial Artist Shen Yu supplied martial arts, and Shen Yu contributed a new cultivation technique—all these things continuing to play key roles in the war—Shen Yu’s efficiency in gaining Gray Mist was also vastly improved.

Therefore, Shen Yu had long ago made a decision, which was also the reason he accelerated the establishment of the Gray Mist usage system.

And now, he finally had accumulated enough Gray Mist!

"Mingshu." Shen Yu, in front of everyone, contacted his secretary. "Have the Global Meteorite Crisis Response Department prepare to issue a public statement. I’m going to appear and announce something."

"You’re going to appear in person?" Ji Mingshu asked for confirmation.

"Yes."

With Shen Yu’s answer, more and more gazes turned to him.

Even Gu Hucheng was a bit astonished.

Shen Yu had actually already been seen in front of the camera; many people already knew his identity. However, he had never given an interview, nor had he ever spoken to the public in any situation.

And now, he suddenly planned to hold a global press conference?

"It’s a good thing." Shen Yu looked at everyone around him and, unusually, showed a smile. "For you, for the entire civilization, this is good news. I’m just preparing to reveal one of the Association’s true powers!"

The Association’s true power?

Just that sentence alone stirred anticipation in the hearts of everyone present.

The things previously shown weren’t the Association’s real strength?

Then, what is?

The Association’s rewards haven’t already been distributed?

But Shen Yu did not answer. His figure vanished into the Gray Mist.

On the other side, after receiving Shen Yu’s notification, the Global Meteorite Crisis Response Department began preparations immediately.

Though they didn’t know what Shen Yu intended to do, at this moment, Shen Yu’s authority had already been written into the basic charter of the Global Meteorite Crisis Response Department.

He was empowered to issue any order without needing to give a reason.

Thus, in a very short time, the whole world received a flurry of frantic notices.

—The only official member of our native civilization in the Association is holding a press conference!

In these times, every action and word of the Global Meteorite Crisis Response Department was under intense scrutiny.

The Association was the same.

Although there was already plenty of information about Shen Yu online, he still remained mysterious.

And now, was he finally going to step into the spotlight?

There was no need for much promotion; masses of people around the globe flooded into the livestream.

Countless awaited with anticipation, some with anxiety, even fear.

Simply put, Shen Yu was just too mysterious. The information accessible to ordinary people couldn’t begin to compare with that at the national level.

Yet, even at the national level, the Association remained an utter mystery.

So this time, joining the livestream were also the upper echelons of every global power.

No one had to wait long.

Shen Yu, shrouded in Gray Mist, appeared directly in front of the cameras.

This was a sealed livestream studio; no sound on location, but shouts arose across countless places worldwide.

"Fellow humans, I am Shen Yu from the Eastern Country, and also a formal member of the Multi-Dimensional Apocalypse Civilization Mutual Aid Association."

Shen Yu’s opening words were concise and forceful; nations hastened to add simultaneous translation.

"The purpose of this conference is simple, just to announce something I have accomplished recently."

Shen Yu spoke again, looking straight ahead, his gaze profound, as if staring into the eyes of every person in the world.

He said slowly, "Within the Association, there exist powers unimaginable to ordinary people. Even I, up to now, can see only the very tip of the iceberg. But among what I have seen, there is a mighty force—yes, allow me to use the word ’mighty’."

"It has many names, but in my view, the most easily understood official designation is ’Great Works Manifestation’!"

"This power is prepared especially for us, the members."

"Simply put, it can transform the great achievements we create—saving civilization, defeating formidable enemies, inventing great technologies—these undertakings once limited to abstract concepts, it makes real, granting that power to us."

"That is why most members are passionate about saving their own worlds."

"But is saving the world really something we can do on our own?"

Shen Yu looked directly into the camera, indeed watching the myriad faces beyond it.

"Some members might be able to, but I cannot."

"Maybe I can bring hope to our world from the Association. But hope alone, is far from sufficient."

"During the time of the apocalypse crisis, I witnessed countless soldiers fighting the enemy; saw countless adventurers risking themselves to help with evacuations; saw parents giving the last hope of survival to their children, and new soldiers kneeling to say goodbye to their mothers."

"It is I who brought hope, but it was they who seized it!"

"Saving the world is the mission and contribution of every member of our civilization. The great work of salvation should not be mine alone!"

"So I have been petitioning the Association for something."

"Today, at last, my request has been granted!"

Shen Yu spread his arms, showing a faint smile on camera.

"This mighty power will belong to the civilization, to you, to every hero who dares fight against the apocalypse."

"From today onward, one hundred Monuments of Great Achievements will stand around the world!"

"Anyone, whether soldier or ordinary person—so long as you have created an achievement, whether by killing monsters or helping others to survive, as long as you have contributed to resisting the apocalypse—go to the monument, and claim the power that belongs to you!"

"It is the Association’s gift, and also your own creation!"

As his words fell—

Rifts wreathed in Gray Mist began appearing worldwide.

One after another, tall monuments rose!

Emblazoned with the Association’s insignia, inscribed with the word in every language:

Achievement!

That’s right. In just a few hours, Shen Yu had consumed over ten million units of Gray Mist, establishing this new system!

He would share out a portion of the Gray Mist.

And all those who received Gray Mist, using it to fight the apocalypse and save more people—under this chain of cause and effect, would in turn generate more and more Gray Mist for him!

Ultimately, the Gray Mist Shen Yu needed to share was only a portion of the Gray Mist brought by these very people.

This, too, was a proven and feasible logic, verified by utilizing Gray Mist itself.

Even Interstellar Shen Yu and Martial Artist Shen Yu felt shaken by Shen Yu’s choice.

Nevertheless, they quickly realized the key prerequisite that made this logic workable.

That is, those in the civilization who received this power truly had the ability to use it to fight the apocalypse and create more Gray Mist.

The Mother Star did in fact meet this requirement.

After all, their doomsday consisted of myriad strong and unpredictable monsters; oftentimes, people could only rely on themselves to resist.

The importance of civilization’s power could not be underestimated.

Individual strength might work against some monsters, but might fail entirely against certain others.

Moreover, once the distribution system for Gray Mist within the Association was established, Shen Yu no longer needed to worry about individual power.

There would always be apocalypses demanding personal might; and always be Shen Yu needing to strengthen himself.

Most importantly, Shen Yu would not spend all of his Gray Mist; if all went well, the portion left in his hands might end up far greater than before.

No—it absolutely would!

Because cause and effect deepens, and because of this tremendous incentive!