roccoschili Chapter 807 - 807: Irreconcilable Civilizational Conflict
Chapter 807 - 807: Irreconcilable Civilizational Conflict
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"In the midst of a fierce argument, the communication between Changsun Zhong and the monarchs of various countries came to an end.
In their first communication, even with the Strategy Bureau's backing, the monarchs were subtly hostile, completely rejecting Changsun Zhong's proposal.
But this was expected, as Changsun Zhong suggested merging all the countries into a massive Human Alliance to jointly face the impending crisis.
Words can make it sound easy, but it's not doable at all.
Most countries have conflicting interests, and expecting them to unite as one is unrealistic. Simply speaking doesn't ensure success.
Even though he's from the future and brought them intelligence, he's just a metahuman in their eyes. What significance does he hold?
Issuing a warrant and coordinating law enforcement is already showing enough respect to the Strategy Bureau.
Beyond that, don't count on anything unless they're truly beaten and disabled; no one would agree to Changsun Zhong's words.
"Just as expected, sigh." Changsun Zhong sighed. He hadn't anticipated the deep-seated estrangement among people in this era.
"Your ideas are too naive. They're all political beasts, and they might soon target you, so be cautious," Changsun Shi said worriedly.
The alleged indescribable threat doesn't seem harmful to them, but a future visitor undoubtedly holds immense value.
For instance, insights into the future direction, technology, etc., give them more advantages. Even if they can't acquire it, they can't let other countries get it.
Thus, when they can't obtain it themselves, their first move would be to kill Changsun Zhong to maintain their advantage.
"Heh, I fear they won't manage that." Changsun Zhong sneered, his expression disdainful.
As an X-level Spacetime Adaptor with deep knowledge and development, his body reaches a spacetime lock status. Without higher Quantum Collapse Technology, any attacks on him will result in time reversal.
Those who successfully reverse time to reach a new timeline world are far from ordinary.
Especially in terms of combat strength, inadequate superpower development renders one incapable of effectively traversing spacetime.
"Ignore them, within three days they'll realize the true strength of the opposition." Changsun Zhong is unconcerned about this.
Stubbornness is fine; they'll eventually shed tears.
"Have the valuable talents like physicists and biologists arrived?"
Changsun Zhong asked his question.
Metahumans wish to understand their superpowers independently, which is entirely impossible in this era, given their recklessness.
"The talents are in place, but..." Changsun Shi hesitated, then said, "but not many metahumans are willing to attend classes."
Only Song Jing and some friends brought by Song Jing have come. Other metahumans disdain attending classes and even turn pale upon hearing about deep analyses of their superpowers.
The reason is simple: metahumans are akin to recruited bandits. Due to the external environment, many indulge in leisure and training outside of their tasks; thus, they naturally shun learning as a chore.
Moreover, analyzing their superpowers is taboo. In their eyes, their superpowers are their foundational means of survival. If others know about them, what if it's leaked and enemies set traps?
As recruited bandits, superpowers are their weapons. Now being asked to reveal their weapons might expose flaws, condemning them to death.
"I know, they surely don't want to." Changsun Zhong lowered his eyelids. In his timeline world, he experienced similar events, and no one believed until death loomed, dismissing it as mere rumor.
"Let those willing come, and forget those who aren't."
Changsun Zhong was mentally prepared for this. Though still furious, united action still holds hope, while pointless internal strife wastes time.
He knows how to fight and resist the threat, but not politics. Eventually, politics becomes irrelevant as the enemy is nameless, unconcerned with the power systems of civilizations. Upon world reset, everything turns void.
"But if they don't come, will superpower development fall short of your expected plan?" Changsun Shi's expression held helplessness; he was aware of the danger, but human nature remains unpredictable.
"No, it's a minor issue." Changsun Zhong understood that currently, elites aren't the main force resisting Wang Linchi but rather drag it down: "If they obscure and dodge, we'll lay everything bare."
"Wait, you plan to reveal the metahumans?" Changsun Shi exclaimed in surprise, as this defies public opinion.
Each country is desperately hiding this to avoid public panic. And now you're thinking of exposing it.
"Not only exposing metahumans, I'm also revealing my identity and the enemy's situation. Only then can we overturn the table," Changsun Zhong calmly stated.
Current rules are set by countries, and within them, he's restrained unless defecting, he can only maneuver within the confines.
Yet adhering to other's rules offers no advantage, so his plan is to confront each chess player, then set his own regulations.
This is the way to break out.
Of course, if the monarchs were willing to sincerely cooperate, unite to resist the nameless enemy, he wouldn't need such drastic measures.
"Do you have confidence in taking over broadcast and radio channels across all countries, enforcing communication frequencies on electronic devices?" Changsun Zhong inquired.
He couldn't achieve this alone and had to rely on the Strategy Bureau.
"Feasible on a small scale, but impossible on a large scale." Changsun Shi shook his head.
This involves fundamental aspects of many countries, beyond the Strategy Bureau's capabilities.
Moreover, if acted upon, it's practically tearing open relations with the countries.
"Space is a fantastically expressive dimension; small can turn into large," Changsun Zhong stated calmly.
If there were another metahuman beside him, his predicament would be much lighter. The Human Community's metahumans are unlike those of the current time, safeguarding treasures while fighting over trivial gains.
"... I need some time; you know the Strategy Bureau doesn't operate under a single directive, as countries have implanted personnel for balance." Changsun Zhong wants to help, but is constrained in capability.
Though he's an SSS-level metahuman and the Strategy Bureau's director, his control over the Bureau is limited.
After all, the Strategy Bureau is an organization formed by countries, overseen from funding to personnel selection; he's merely coordinating management and the scapegoat.
Luckily, his abilities are remarkable, as an SSS-level metahuman, belonging to the space-series, thus sparing him severe consequences, merely facing minor penalties.
"Three days, is that enough?" Changsun Zhong asked.
His patience has been repeatedly tested, and while accustomed to messes, he's never faced such past problems in such distress.
Everyone is unwilling to cooperate, utterly driving themselves into a corner.
Were it not inappropriate, he'd consider crushing each country's monarch to let them experience spatial destruction's pressure.
Unfortunately, violence isn't suitable now.
If he acts recklessly, he'd be labeled a terrorist, and public opinion would form distrust, complicating his tasks.
"I can't guarantee it, only attempt it, but if you hadn't revealed yourself, there might be a chance."
"Now it might be harder." Changsun Shi was helpless; had he not exposed himself, overturning the table might have been possible. Now, with different national agendas, they're bound to target them.
"It doesn't matter, they'll agree." A flash of ruthlessness crossed Changsun Zhong's eyes. Even if he doesn't act, Wang Linchi won't spare them either.
He can be reasonable, but Wang Linchi is unreasonable, and they need to learn what real power looks like.