Chapter 70: Chapter 70: The Nemesis of Civilization
Upon realizing this, Shen Yu felt somewhat oppressed.
But it didn’t last long.
This was something long prepared for.
In the face of the inevitable fate of apocalypse, he would do everything he could, and likewise, everyone in civilization must do everything they can.
Everyone must exert themselves fully.
It’s not just one person’s responsibility.
So, Shen Yu spoke no more and watched the big screen together with the others.
It had already synced with the images from the reconnaissance device.
Thanks to this powerful reconnaissance device, as soon as the energy and temperature at the nuclear explosion’s epicenter slightly dissipated, the reconnaissance device directly penetrated the rolling heat waves and thick radiation dust, continuously scanning the interior of the "forest."
The vast green ocean, the terrifying rolling vines, seemed to have disappeared?
"Succeeded?" Voices emerged from within the command center.
Some people even started to cheer.
If the nuclear weapons could clean things up on a large scale, any remaining leftovers wouldn’t pose much threat.
However, Shen Yu didn’t smile, nor did Gu Hucheng and other high-level officials.
They all knew the truth of the apocalypse, and the other three monsters had the potential to independently destroy human civilization after growing to a certain extent.
This monster that had silently grown for more than three months, could it really be so easily wiped out by nuclear weapons?
They weren’t sure, only instinctively cautious.
But seeing the situation, even if the nuclear weapons hadn’t cleared it completely, it should have dealt significant damage.
However, just as more and more people began to believe this, at a certain instant in the picture, countless vines surged from underground in a frenzied, explosive growth!
Even faster than before!
It was as if a high-pressure eruption of a green ocean burst forth from underground in the brief moment before anyone could react, pushing through the residual heat waves and radiation.
Once again, forming a massive wave of green.
Even the residual high temperatures from the nuclear explosion and the endless dust were directly engulfed!
In the satellite imagery, one could clearly see the green rapidly devouring everything, swiftly expanding.
The cheers in the command center came to an abrupt halt.
Everyone stared wide-eyed in disbelief at the scene.
What’s happening?
Unscathed?
How is that possible?
"Indeed." Shen Yu’s expression turned incredibly grim, "There were speculations from our interstellar allies that these monsters are a type of energy life form. What we see as ’plants’ are just a special mimicry similar in appearance to plants. In their actual composition, there are no biological cells, nor are they carriers holding life force, just a special material capable of rapid replication."
This information had been shared with others beforehand.
At this moment, these high-level commanders gradually began to react.
"That means," a senior commander’s eyes revealed fear, "the ’material’ we see is limitless? Destroyed but able to regenerate swiftly?"
Is it something that cannot be killed?
Gu Hucheng quickly responded.
"This growth can’t be limitless, even if truly an energy life form, there must be consumption involved; keep attacking, start a new round of comprehensive nuclear bombarding!"
Yes, as long as we can exhaust the enemy, the previous bombing had significance.
But just two minutes after this order was given, everyone clearly saw that the immense green ocean suddenly changed direction, diving wildly underground!
Indeed, the densely packed green vines at this moment looked like countless twisted giant snakes, continuously burrowing deeper underground.
It looked just like a retreat of the tide.
Then, with the earth’s shaking, it continued to roll and expand underground.
Silence, the command center fell silent again.
Everyone, including Gu Hucheng, watched this scene in shock.
These plants know to evade the nuclear explosion!
"A comprehensive assessment of the enemy’s intelligence level is a must." Gu Hucheng slammed his hand hard on the table and stood up, "This is definitely not simple biological instinct. There’s already some level of intelligence, maybe even smarter than us."
An intelligent enemy and an enemy without intelligence or with low intelligence are entirely different concepts.
The previous three types of monsters.
Eye bugs and zombie bacteria currently seem to have only the most basic instincts, with very simple behavioral logic.
Even knowing they are no match for anti-eye bug drones, they still always charge at their prey, just like moths to a flame, being eradicated completely.
Zombie bacteria are the same.
Seeking infection, seeking their own reproduction, seems like the sole goal of zombie bacteria. They always charge at any organism within their perception range.
West Country now migrates its population while leading a group of zombies in circles within a certain range.
Otherwise, they would have uncontrollably spread throughout the entire nation.
Only the worms slightly exhibited some biological instinct.
They would flee, watching populations in cities as if hunting.
Definitely not high intelligence.
If even ordinary humans had this intelligence, they would directly dig into the earth, become powerful beyond comparison, and then emerge.
However, the monster before them feels entirely different.
In such a short time, it found the best way to counter nuclear weapons and quickly took action!
"If it truly possesses intelligence comparable to humans," an Eastern Country commander said dryly, "then our defenses may not be effective."
The defensive line prepared by Eastern Country is essentially bait.
All monsters discovered so far seem to have a high hostile instinct towards humans, towards organisms.
Sufficient numbers of humans are the best bait.
At least, it won’t cause the war to spread to civilians at the rear in a short time.
Let soldiers with enough courage and some combat ability stand at the forefront with flesh and blood.
Simultaneously accelerate recruitment, strengthen propaganda, and continuously replenish forces while ensuring order at the rear.
This is the basic strategy to counter the apocalypse disaster.
But what if the monsters don’t follow this pattern?
What if the fish are smart enough to see the hook on the bait, what would happen?
Would they nibble away at the bait bit by bit avoiding the hook or would they directly abandon the bait, heading towards a broader, more richly abundant, and safer "feeding zone"?
Some people, contemplating this possibility, shivered.
This not only means immense casualties but also signifies that the enemy might quickly become stronger because of this!
Previous three types of monsters all illustrated this point.
Humans are the meteorite monsters’ best nourishment.
Each monster can swiftly grow by feeding on humans.
It’s simply like specially designed, exclusive end-time nemesis for humans, or for any civilization!