CHAPTER 1267: CHAPTER 711: INVITING YOU TO THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

The officers were immediately taken aback, "Then the insect eggs you gifted us, won’t those make the entire Human Alliance go broke?!"

Bear in mind, their annual income was just a few hundred Spirit Essences.

Seeing their embarrassed expressions, Lu Yuan quickly said, "Insect Soldiers can be raised luxuriously or just get by. In the wild, they find food for themselves."

"Even if they eat grass every day, they can grow; it’s just that their strength increases slowly. Of course, in my Green Grass City, insects hold a position of merit, plus there’s the Green Grass Bloodline. I hope you’ll treat them well, at least don’t abuse them."

He clapped his hands, and immediately, Worm King · Lu Da lifted a large box.

Inside were over five hundred insect eggs, the largest was the size of a soccer ball, and the smallest about the size of a fist, all crystal clear, brimming with vitality.

Most belonged to relatively low-level insect species, including milk-producing cow insects, oil-devouring purple substance producers called "Devourers," and "West Sea Worms" that produce insect glue; 20 eggs were from high-level insects, mostly for Reconnaissance Scythes.

Each city’s team was allocated some eggs. This gift was indeed quite valuable, easily overshadowing the recent defeat—it’s normal to be unable to fight against Fourth-level or even Fifth-level Civilizations.

Next, Lu Yuan took them on a tour of the "Green Grass Knight."

This advanced spaceship indeed utilized a plethora of expensive technologies, worthy of being crafted for 1000 Spirit Essences. However, Lu Yuan didn’t elaborate on the cost, lest it seem like he was showing off intentionally.

"This shield... looks like glass, yet its hardness seems higher than diamond."

Lu Yuan explained, "This is the Yake Shield II, incorporating nanomaterials and some middle-level biological materials; it’s said to withstand hydrogen bomb attacks."

"A hydrogen bomb?" The experts following widened their eyes.

Nuclear deterrence is the cornerstone ensuring peace and stability!

Has it been cracked?

Their initial reaction was a chill running through their hearts!

It was like the only warm coat they had was forcibly stripped away.

Then Lu Yuan played a video showing, under high temperature and pressure, the shield melting and shedding like glass.

But the melting was slower than imagined, lasting about ten seconds.

"Ahem, it can only withstand one or two shots... continuous hydrogen bomb attacks would naturally shatter the shield, apart from electron degenerate states and strong material substances, enduring hydrogen bombs is rather difficult."

Everyone finally took a breath, but being able to withstand a single hydrogen bomb was already impressive!

How was it made?

What’s the formula?

Lu Yuan continued, "Actually, this shield merely buys us some defense time, so that we don’t lose the ability to counterattack immediately after being hit. Our strongest defense system is still the Light Screen Spirit Language, capable of entirely resisting light substances."

General Li widened his eyes, "Is that the one used against [Demons]? How much does it cost? Can it be mass-produced? Can it be used on spaceships?"

"The cost... as I recall, it’s manageable. Initially, using the Light Screen consumed Civilization Points, but after many improvements, it now consumes Spirit Essences."

The cost dropped by over 90%!

Not only can it be used on spaceships, but also on power armors!

But Lu Yuan didn’t say much more, keeping them in suspense.

At this point, even the dullest person would realize that this Human Eighteen Civilization is indeed a real golden opportunity. Embracing it won’t just make you soar in the daylight, but comfortably elevate you several steps instantly!

But how to ask? Even if you ask, would they accept?

Moreover, the systems on both sides are completely different. In Green Grass City, it’s as if everyone is Lu Yuan’s son or daughter, completely unable to accept outsiders.

General Li and Moke Huochuer finally understood why the diplomats from Green Grass City initially emphasized maintaining independence, with no need for merging.

Why would someone just help in poverty alleviation for no reason?

Lu Yuan coughed, seeing the moment was ripe, and finally voiced his ulterior motive, "Dear friends, our Green Grass City’s rise isn’t just due to the challenges we faced along the way, but also because of our good fortune, rising through wars, knowing the difficulty of living and developing."

"I have a suggestion, I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to mention."

"Please, go ahead."

"I sincerely invite you to the Northern Territory, a forgotten place where snow and ice have remained unmelted for millennia, and the climate is harsh."

Lu Yuan solemnly expressed his true intent, "There, civilizations abound, full of competition, yet relatively peaceful, with countless races, yet orderly."

"It’s not an Eden Garden, but a harsh and cold land, yet also the land where our Green Grass City rose. I invite you to become part of the Northern Territory and develop there steadily."

"This is a brief Epoch; when the Epoch Disaster will come is still unknown, maybe a hundred years later, or perhaps tomorrow. Only by heading to the Northern Territory can you secure a safer future."

They were all shaken by his proposal.

Information about the Northern Territory was described by Lu Yuan in the Parasol Tree Dream; they knew little intelligence...

But what benefits are there in going to that corner?

Didn’t you, Green Grass City, just escape from that place?

Are the mineral resources particularly rich? Merely for competition with other civilizations? Or just for safety?

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