Chapter 27 Tower Research Institute

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In the suburbs of Beijing, at the Whistleblower Research Institute, He Xingzhou had given it a simple and memorable name, "Tower." It symbolized that this research institute would become the sentinel of human civilization, sounding the alarm of the impending doomsday!

After several days and nights of renovation by the engineering corps, the Tower Research Institute had completed a small office area, while the rest was still under construction. However, He Xingzhou was already eager to meet his team.

*Given the current situation, no one knew when the Zerg might erupt massively on Earth; time was of the essence!*

Inside the Tower Research Institute, in a conference hall accommodating hundreds, experts and researchers from across the country and even from abroad gathered there.

A small portion of them knew their purpose for being there, their expressions serious and solemn. Yet, more people had been suddenly summoned by the research institute, their unit, or their organization, unaware of what they were supposed to do.

"Wow, they've gathered so many people, including biologists, physicists, chemists, military scientists, psychologists... experts from every field. What are they planning to do?" Before the meeting began, everyone murmured.

"It's no small matter. I had to sign a confidentiality agreement before coming here; this is a national secret!"

"Not just us; I heard some people have been transferred elsewhere. What are they doing?"

"Could they be gathering us for war?"

While they speculated, four individuals entered from outside the conference room.

The leader was a young man, drawing curious looks from the crowd. Most of those present were in their thirties or forties, and there were even old experts and professors in their seventies and eighties.

Today, the young man stood out distinctly, and behind him was Yang Bai, the National Security Bureau leader who had arranged for them to be there.

Alongside them were two individuals dressed as soldiers, one male and one female.

Yang Bai and He Xingzhou took the stage together, and he began by saying, "Everyone, please be quiet."

The crowd, all highly qualified elites, immediately fell silent.

Yang Bai stated, "Everyone should know me by now. Today, the organization has gathered you here for a matter concerning national security, the fate of the people, and a significant event for all humanity!"

"Some of you may already be aware, but perhaps not in detail."

"Next, I invite the head of the Tower Research Institute, our Xuanwu Plan whistleblower, to introduce some details of the Xuanwu Plan and the significance of assembling you here!"

"Let's welcome Comrade He Xingzhou!"

He finished speaking and was the first to clap, soon followed by the others, who looked at the young man with curiosity.

He Xingzhou stepped onto the stage, his gaze calm as he looked at the crowd. If he were an ordinary student, seeing so many bigwigs would have made his legs weak and caused him to stammer.

But He Xingzhou had seen larger occasions and higher-ranking leaders. He was mentally prepared, maintaining composure in both speech and demeanor.

He began, "Hello, seniors. My name is He Xingzhou. I am still a student at Beijing University of Science and Technology, and I now have a new role: the whistleblower of the Xuanwu Plan!"

"What is the Xuanwu Plan, and why do we need everyone gathered here? Please watch these videos first."

He activated the electronic screen in the conference room, showing a short film documenting his breeding of mutated Zerg and some of the Academy of Sciences' verifications.

When it started, these elites were still puzzled, "Are they showing us a movie?"

"No, look, it's labeled as a real event!"

Soon they began to notice something was amiss, and one by one, they couldn't help but ask questions:

"My God, how can such monsters exist? Is this real?"

"The Academy of Sciences, with so many academicians verifying it, it must be true!"

"Order to establish a Zerg crisis response team!"

"Xuanwu Plan, this is the Xuanwu Plan? Preparing for the Zerg Disaster!"

"So that's what 'whistleblower' means! And Xuanwu Executive Officer! This plan of He Xingzhou's is too crazy, almost impossible to achieve!"

"Tower Research Institute, that's how it came to be! No wonder they assembled us here for this!"

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*They felt as though their worldview had been turned upside down. This seemingly peaceful world had already encountered a disaster unseen for billions of years!*

A global catastrophe was brewing beneath the ocean depths!

*Gripped by shock, they found themselves engrossed in this immense disaster and the Xuanwu Plan, unable to extricate themselves!*

He Xingzhou waited for a full ten minutes before saying, "As you've seen, everything mentioned in the video is true."

Yang Bai loudly asked, "Comrades, the most perilous time has come. Are you willing to join the Xuanwu Plan and dedicate yourselves to it?"

"We do not force this matter. Participation will inevitably impact normal life and work. Those unwilling to join can withdraw now."

When he finished speaking, an eighty-something professor stood up immediately, saying, "The rise and fall of a country is the responsibility of every individual! Participating in such a plan means I have no regrets for the rest of my life!"

"Professor Liu is right. In times of national crisis, how can we ignore it?" Another expert loudly declared, "I am willing to join!"

Others spoke up one after another, "The Xuanwu Plan gets my blood pumping; I definitely won't miss it!"

"We've come so far; how could I be a deserter now?"

"I was mentally prepared when I signed the confidentiality agreement! I never expected to participate in such a grand plan."

"Haha, how could I not join? I've already told my wife and kids!"

"Although my knowledge is shallow, I'm willing to contribute my strength!"

"If I backed down now, I'd have no face to return and see my ancestors!"

"Let's not waste time; let's start on what we have to do!"

As He Xingzhou looked over the audience, he found everyone raising their hands with expressions of generous enthusiasm; not a single person wished to withdraw!

*This plan, anyone who gave it a bit of thought would know, could face immensely difficult circumstances. It might take years, even a decade, before returning to normal life, and possibly face life-and-death challenges. But these elites, from robust young men and women to aging academic authorities, all chose to stay with determination!*

They understood that participating in the Xuanwu Plan and joining the Tower Research Institute meant standing on the front line of defense against the Zerg. If these elites didn't step forward, could they leave the ordinary people to face the Zerg disaster?

"A nation must first exist for families to thrive!"

"Good, good, good!" Yang Bai's face was flushed as he exclaimed three times. Seeing everyone cooperating so wholeheartedly made him very excited.

He Xingzhou sincerely bowed and thanked them, saying, "Thank you all for your support! But don't worry too much. We haven't reached the most critical moment yet. Mutated Zerg are still uncommon in today's oceans, so we still have time!"

"Now, let me introduce what our Tower Research Institute is tasked with doing!"

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