CHAPTER 1268: CHAPTER 712: PAST HARDSHIPS, TODAY’S WEALTH

Seeing their doubtful looks, Lu Yuan sighed in his heart. He couldn’t tell the real reason directly: The Human Alliance is still too weak, and it has not yet formed an organic whole; it remains merely an alliance in form.

This is a short-lived Epoch, and when disaster will strike, no one knows.

Even with good luck and some small trump cards, developing to a Fourth-level Civilization is already an admirable achievement.

As for a Level 5 Civilization... it’s not entirely hopeless, but it is quite elusive...

Of course, General Li, Moke Huochuer, and others are unaware of this information.

The Human Alliance still has some ambition and wants to make a name for itself on Pangu Continent. Whether it’s the government officials or the people at the grassroots level, there is a self-strengthening mentality, thinking that humans should not be subordinate to others!

This is a good thing but also a bad thing...

After a long while, General Li finally spoke: "Mr. Lu, our political system needs to be accountable to the broad masses. The social trend now is progress, development, and competition, and soldiers also advocate for honor."

"Even if we decide, if a large group of people below oppose it, this matter cannot be pushed forward."

"The Northern Territory might indeed be safer, but without greater benefits than the Third-level Civilization Relics, it would be difficult to get public consent for this."

He meant that the ordinary citizens of the Human Alliance are very resistant to control by other civilizations.

It’s like the great countries and small countries on Earth. Citizens of small countries are willing to depend on other nations for economic benefits, but citizens of great countries hope to maintain independence and autonomy, even if life is a bit tough.

Lu Yuan smiled slightly: "There is no rush for this matter. You can continue to stay here for a few decades, and we can slowly expand exchanges, strengthen civil exchanges, and broaden our publicity."

"When everyone gains a deeper understanding of the Northern Territory, it will be logical to decide on this matter."

"Moreover, the Northern Territory is not a dead sea, it has fierce competition and a prosperous trade market. You can have a look when there is a chance."

Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Anyway, there is still time, so there’s no need to hurry.

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Thus, Lu Yuan continued to take these high-ranking officials on a tour of the Green Grass Knight, and everyone temporarily shelved Lu Yuan’s proposal—for now, understanding this powerful compatriot is no mistake!

"This is... a bullet made of Mithril, the cost seems very extravagant."

"Its use must be quite unique."

General Li pointed to a small bullet the size of a peanut inside the glass showcase.

Others also gathered around. Mithril, a Rare Level material, was actually processed into bullets, which was astonishing to hear.

Lu Yuan chuckled: "It’s called a [Mutant Bullet], containing deformation-related Ideal Rules. As long as it hits the target, most shields can be easily corroded, including those at Legendary Level and Epic Level."

"Even the Light Shield has a potential to be corroded."

"That is indeed... an excellent weapon." The Human officers felt a chill in their hearts. Damn, the painstakingly forged Legendary Shield could be polluted by a single shell—how much hatred would that cause?"

Some people were also pondering how the [Mutant Bullet] is made. The ability to pollute high-level Mind equipment must have its extraordinary aspects.

Seemingly seeing through their thoughts, Lu Yuan did not hide anything: "The rule power of this mutant bullet originates from an anomaly [Deformed Ghost]... That’s a long story; back then, we were merely a Level Two civilization."

Everyone was stunned and their ears perked up.

A Level Two Civilization encountering an anomaly of [Ghost] level, how did they survive?

Later they heard that the remains of the [Deformed Ghost] were trapped by containers made by an advanced civilization, and they breathed a long sigh of relief.

Lu Yuan, with excellent eloquence, vividly described past experiences: "Past hardships, today’s wealth."

"This stuff is valuable. Other civilizations need civilization points to trade for it. Simple Spirit Essence, we don’t even want to sell!"

Describing the past before the folks, even those memories long buried seemed to become clear again.

"There’s an even stronger weapon, the [Blood Ghost Bullet], but its power is too great, so we didn’t bring it over."

[Blood Ghost]? Another one?

"How strong is its power?" General Li asked out of curiosity.

Then he realized this question was a bit too forward. How could you casually inquire about the highest-grade weapons of other civilizations? Even among compatriots, there should be some privacy.

So he hurriedly said, "I was just asking casually, you don’t have to reveal it."

Lu Yuan laughed heartily: "Selling these kinds of weapons to other civilizations is not really of a secret level."

"Only its power is difficult to describe. The [Blood Ghost Bullet] is not as good at pollution as the [Mutant Bullet], but it has a unique lethal ability against life." Lu Yuan pondered for a moment, "Let’s take an example, say an enemy at the level of [Frost Mist Demon], a round of [Mutant Bullet] shots can first break its Ice Shield."

"Indeed... [Frost Mist] does have shield capabilities." General Li nodded.

"Then, with another round of [Blood Ghost Bullet] volleys, it would be nearly dead or paralyzed. With the electromagnetic gun’s speed reaching sub-light speed, it’s hard for it to escape."

Lu Yuan waved his hand: "You’ll also have to consider how to capture that guy alive. A living [Demon] is more valuable than a dead one, so the amount of ammunition used can’t be too much."