Industrial Cthulhu doesn't believe in the end times.

Chapter 179 Phase Summary and Keynote Report

The same melody has resounded countless times across this land, especially after the great catastrophe, on the battlefield, in residential areas, amidst countless dangers and desperate situations, and in countless sorrows and fears, bringing people strength and hope time and time again.

But now, in this solemn and dignified venue, this solemn, full, and penetrating singing voice seems to have taken on a different meaning.

Like a footnote, or a summary, the moment the melody began, everyone in the venue seemed to be penetrated by a powerful force, and everyone subconsciously straightened their backs.

The entire audience sang in unison! Their voices were loud, clear, and filled with heartfelt determination and pride. Many of them, especially those who came from the Production and Construction Corps, had tears in their eyes at that moment.

In the past six months, they have experienced so much. Their journey to where they are today is both a historical inevitability and the result of countless sacrifices and efforts.

But in the end, they made it through. In their hands, one era transitioned into another. It wasn't exactly smooth, but it can be said that they gained a foothold in this new era!

Today, the hundreds of base cities scattered across the land are their indelible medals of honor, and the hundreds of millions of residents housed within them are the greatest affirmation of their struggle's achievements!
Among the many extraordinary individuals present, such as Lin Hai, Xu Zhao, Xue Hui, and Xiao Zhenru, they consistently identified themselves as part of the collective and never placed themselves in opposition to ordinary people. At this moment, they felt not only the inheritance of history but also a sense of responsibility for their own strength being incorporated into this great cause.

The tears these people shed at this moment were no longer tears of despair and sorrow, but tears of glory and responsibility after being reborn from the ashes. And now, this song is a declaration of victory, a symbol of order, and a bond that unites the will of all survivors!

The curtain of the apocalypse still hangs over the sky, the road ahead is fraught with difficulties, and the darkness has not yet receded, but a new era, rebuilt by humankind and determined to protect it, is on the verge of emerging!

As the solemn music ended, its lingering resonance still resonated in the air. The crowd returned to their seats, some with heaving chests and surging blood.

Su Xun spoke again, his calm voice gradually calming everyone's emotions.

"Next, I will summarize the current situation and deliver the keynote report of the meeting."

Amidst applause, Su Xun's voice was calm and steady, yet full of power.

"Comrades, friends, and fellow countrymen in all base cities and security zones across the country who are listening to the broadcast."

"The great catastrophe that brought profound suffering to all intelligent life in the country and even the world has been over for half a year."

"In the past six months, we have overcome countless major crises. The organization, the Corps, and the broad masses of people have united and fought together in times of crisis, achieving a great victory that has attracted worldwide attention and is worthy of being remembered!"

The applause was thunderous and prolonged. Only those sitting here could truly understand how much sacrifice and effort was behind those few words.

From Haiqu to Haizhou, or even Licheng and Yanshan, what happened is just a microcosm. There are countless moving stories scattered throughout the vast land, and countless people and events worthy of sorrow and grief.

Su Xun continued, "Since the first armed train departed from Taimeng and arrived in Lingnan, the north and south have been reconnected through this transportation line. As of now, except for Loulan and Kunlun, all eleven corps across the country have successively established basic transportation networks."

"The restoration of transportation between regions will lay a solid foundation for the great revival of Eastern civilization!"

Han Zhong felt deeply about these things. The Hunter's Guild received the most tasks for maintaining and clearing transportation routes.

Participants like Lin Hai, who came from afar, had personally walked this route. Now, sitting here, they understand the significance of all of this and what the Corps had sacrificed to build this transportation network.

Although some non-governmental organizations rely on the transportation network, they generally tend to move closer to large base cities, seeking both the benefits of exploring dangerous areas and basic security.

In those places even they were unwilling to venture into, were the small outposts of the Production and Construction Corps, manned by only a few people and far from the safety zone. The soldiers there could only receive supplies when an armed train passed by, and in the event of an insurmountable danger, they were almost completely unable to receive support from the rear. It was these very people who, unseen by the vast majority of civilians in the safety zone, ensured the smooth operation of these lifelines.

Su Xun continued speaking.

"In terms of actual combat, since the apocalypse, the various corps have defeated 416 large-scale zombie hordes and killed a total of 3,621 extraordinary individuals of the third rank or above."

"To this day, large-scale zombie outbreaks have basically disappeared across the country, and all entrances to secret realms in various regions have been effectively controlled."

"In addition, during these six months, the Corps has successively established five large-scale broadcasting stations in various places, with broadcasting coverage around the world."

"For a long time, the East has upheld the spirit of internationalism, actively broadcasting to the outside world, disseminating knowledge and technology, and fulfilling the international responsibilities that it should bear as a major power."

"In terms of existing education, various regions have cultivated more than 100,000 new first-order extraordinary individuals, with the militia armed forces departments, military academies, and schools in safe zones as the core. Currently, the number of extraordinary individuals registered in the Corps has reached two million."

"Regarding NGOs..."

"Regarding the allocation of supplies..."

"Regarding cultural development..."

Su Xun spent over an hour reading a single interim summary, but no one found it boring because every sentence was relevant to them and every event involved many people present.

He also summarized the upcoming developments, publicly stating the threat of extreme weather and the emergence of new changes represented by the undead.

It also elaborates on the essential contradiction of survival based on environmental compatibility, using this as a political philosophy that will influence many future decisions.

These are all things that the attendees had already learned about in advance, especially the impact of extreme weather, which they felt deeply about—after all, it was snowing heavily outside the window at this time of year, and there would never be such weather at this time of year.

Time passed by unnoticed, and soon Su Xun's speech moved on to the next stage.

After a brief pause, Su Xun looked around at everyone and spoke again.

"Comrades and friends, with our blood and flesh and our faith, we have reclaimed the right to survive from the ruins and achieved many phased results."

"But these are just the beginning. Today, we gather here not to celebrate past victories, but to lay the foundation for the future!"

"The danger is not over, and even greater challenges await us. In order to cope with the increasingly complex situation and to better defend our motherland and protect the lives and property of our people, we should make good use of the power at our disposal!"

"The extraordinary individuals and their extraordinary powers have proven their worth in production and combat missions during this period."

"Around this core, this meeting has set four agendas and identified four directions for reform, carrying out innovations in the four areas of law, education, economy, and military!"

"The conference is now officially open. We will now proceed to the group discussions!"

(End of this chapter)