The air in the conference room seemed to freeze.
The scale and boldness of the two proposals put forward by Zhou Donglai far exceeded the psychological expectations of many people present.
The establishment of a specialized military academy is already an important decision, but the direct establishment of a new service positioned as a strategic-level force is almost a major adjustment to the existing military system.
The person in charge who had previously felt that Lin Yi's proposal was "radical" frowned, and after pondering for a moment, he cautiously spoke again, "Minister Zhou, General Staff's grand plan is broad, and we can understand it. There is no doubt about the importance of Source Energy Warrior. It's just... right? Well, the pace can be a little more steady?"
"Three source energy concentrators are all deployed at Training Camp, and it is even upgraded to a formal military academy. This is not a bad idea. We also support concentrating superior resources to create models and benchmarks."
He organized his words, "But is it too hasty to directly establish a new military service positioned as a strategic-level force? After all, the Source Energy Warrior, which is currently an organic and usable force, can only be used in full force of more than 800 people. To raise it to such an extent now, does it not live up to its name?"
"The corresponding command system, logistics support, combat regulations, etc. are still blank. I think it may be possible to exist in the form of special forces or experimental forces first. After the scale is expanded and the system matures, it will be more prudent to consider upgrading to an independent service."
His speech represented the views of some relatively conservative officials, and there were several slight echoes in the conference room.
Zhou Donglai seems to have expected this question.
His expression remained unchanged, his eyes swept over everyone present, and he answered in a calm but extremely firm tone, "No, I don't think it's too hasty. I even think that General Staff's proposal is already a little late in some aspects!"
"Too late?" The person in charge looked puzzled.
"Yes." Zhou Donglai nodded heavily, and then turned sideways to signal to the deputy behind him, "In order to let you more intuitively understand the urgency and necessity of our proposal, please watch a video. Perhaps, after watching it, you will have different opinions."
The adjutant immediately started to operate, and the huge main screen in the conference room lit up and began to play an edited video - it was the footage shot and transmitted back by Liu Qiying during the air raid.
The beginning of the video is a conversation between Lin Yi and Liu Qiying in the helicopter, clearly mentioning the comparison of key numbers such as "Source Energy Value 54900" and "I am currently 3100", as well as the sentence "General Staff's first instruction is that this operation can fail, but you cannot make any mistakes."
This has made many participants' expressions change slightly. They can feel the deep meaning behind General Staff's almost absolute protective attitude towards Lin Yi.
Immediately afterwards, the scene switched to the roof of the office building. Lin Yi took out Abyss Breaking Spear, and the red and gold energy entangled and fused, finally turning into the heart-stopping black lightning
Then, came that earth-shattering throw!
The video clearly captured the tiny black light streaking through the sky, as well as the terrifying scene of the stadium in the distance being instantly swallowed up by a black energy sphere that suddenly expanded and collapsed.
When the scene finally settled on the huge pit with a diameter of nearly a kilometer and an edge as smooth as a mirror, and the shot of the helicopter shaking violently when it encountered a strong shock wave, the whole conference room was completely silent, and you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone was shocked speechless by this destructive force that was far beyond imagination.
They may have heard a few words from other channels before, but any words seem particularly pale in front of such an intuitive visual impact.
The person in charge of Scientific Research Institute who spoke before subconsciously pushed up his glasses. His throat was a little dry. He coughed and said slowly, "Well. Under the realistic constraints that nuclear weapons are not at the most critical moment and cannot be used locally for the time being, I think that the level of individual power shown in the video, well, is indeed a strategic-level power."
His attitude changed 180 degrees.
As a scientist, he believes more in the data and phenomena he sees with his own eyes.
Zhou Donglai looked around the audience, saw the unconcealable shock on everyone's faces, and continued to increase the stakes, "In addition, I need to emphasize one point to you. According to our communication with Comrade Lin Yi, this attack, which he identified as "Star Core level", Comrade Lin Yi can be released again after more than two hours of energy recovery."
He paused deliberately to let the news be fully digested.
"Moreover, if he recovers within the range of "Vortex Source Energy Condenser", he can achieve rapid replenishment without even consuming precious Source Energy Crystal."
"Star Core level" Someone repeated this noun in a low voice, intuitively feeling its heavy weight.
Zhou Donglai continued, "Based on the content of Comrade Lin Yi's lectures to the students during the training, as well as the feedback from the exchanges with Frontline comrades such as Nie Chang, Liu Qiying, we at General Staff have initially identified this attack that far exceeds the power of conventional weapons as a sign of "Star Core level"."
"At the same time, we infer that in the future, if our training system is successful, other people who can reach a similar "Star Core level" state should also be able to release such strategic-level attacks."
He looked at everyone with sharp eyes. "Everyone, you should know very well what this means."
What does it mean?
Everyone present knew it.
This means - humanoid nuclear bomb!
It is a mobile strategic deterrent, and it is the ultimate force that can be reused, precisely controlled, and does not need to worry about nuclear contamination.
In the foreseeable future, although other countries are currently one step behind, it is possible that Star Core level origin warriors will appear in several major countries.
What is the best way to deal with "nuclear weapons"?
Naturally, we also possess "nuclear weapons" of the same level or even stronger.
Xia Country has lagged behind in this regard before and suffered blackmail, so naturally it understands its importance better.
The tone of the meeting was completely determined at this moment.
Li Zhenguo tapped his knuckles on the table at the right time, attracting everyone's attention.
"Comrade Donglai has explained the reason very clearly."
He looked around the audience and said, "Whether it is based on the urgent need to deal with the current Abyssal Beast crisis, or focusing on the longer-term strategic security pattern in the future, I believe that General Staff's proposal to establish "East Peak Military Academy" and "Source Martial Strategic Defense Army" is timely, correct, and necessary."
"Furthermore, I believe that Comrade Lin Yi should serve as Principal of the East Peak Military Academy, and at the same time, he should temporarily serve as the service commander of the Source Martial Army."
Li Zhenguo expressed his position first.
There was silence in the conference room, and no one spoke up to object.
At this position, no one else would be able to pick it up.
Facts speak louder than words, and strength defines status.
The devastating blow in the video has crushed all doubts.
Seeing that no one had any objections, Li Zhenguo said in a deep voice, "Okay, since everyone has no objections, then this matter will be officially settled. It will be left to you, General Staff, to take the lead and work with relevant departments to implement it as soon as possible."
"Yes! I promise to complete the mission!" Zhou Donglai stood at attention and saluted, with a sonorous and powerful voice.