The communication link was cut off.
The atmosphere in the laboratory grew heavy once more.
"As for the accident in this experiment..."
Lü Yongchang took a deep breath. "I bear the primary responsibility."
"I underestimated the dangers of this technology, and that led to such a serious mishap."
"Once the experiment is over, I will deliver a self-criticism at the Academy of Sciences meeting."
"Fortunately, the [Nus Civilization] suffered no serious harm."
"Otherwise... Human Civilization might have lost an incredibly powerful source of support."
Everyone present was a biology researcher, and they understood better than anyone how much the [Nus Civilization] had contributed to Human Civilization's biological research.
As such, no one disputed Lü Yongchang's words.
"Ah..."
Mao Zhengzhi sighed softly. "Professor, I bear secondary responsibility."
"Like you, I made the grave mistake of underestimating the research."
"Arrogance is the root of a civilization's destruction. I will also need to deliver a self-criticism at the Academy of Sciences meeting."
Looking at the regret written all over Mao Zhengzhi's face, Lü Yongchang nodded lightly.
"The [Thought Imprint] technology is an exceptionally sharp double-edged sword."
"I don't think we should conduct the next experiments directly on [Nus]."
"Granted, this will slow our research considerably."
"But as Human Civilization's most loyal ally, [Nus] should not be our first test subject."
"As for a solution, I believe we'll find one eventually."
"We'll now put this to a vote."
With that, Lü Yongchang was the first to raise his right hand.
Beside him, Mao Zhengzhi and Lu Siyuan also expressed their agreement in unison.
A few seconds later.
"Good. The proposal passes unanimously."
Lü Yongchang looked around, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
A month later.
"Professor, right now, we can only analyze the [Nus Civilization]'s quantum consciousness and bioelectric signals."
Mao Zhengzhi's