Chapter 103: Technology Sharing

By the end of August 2013, the Fierce Beasts had descended upon this land for a full two and a half months.

Apart from the Beast Tide launched by the appearance of a Level Six Fierce Beast in early August, the month of August seemed very calm.

Through military satellites, one could see the Fierce Beasts living leisurely in the occupied areas.

Setting aside their fierce and ferocious appearances, this was simply a scene found only in the animal world.

The large fields of wheat, ripe but harvested by no one, had lost their former golden color and collapsed into the fields, withered and yellow.

In the vast fields, there were herds of hundreds and thousands of Fierce Beasts letting out long cries; they strided across the fields, leaving trails of footprints among the crops.

Sometimes a flock of Flying Fierce Beasts flew through the sky, then vanished into the distance in the blink of an eye.

Villages occasionally appeared among the fields, and at the farther end, cities were faintly visible, with skyscrapers towering into the clouds, their glass reflecting a fleeting glint in the sunlight.

Like an abandoned civilization, this kind of scene would only appear in sci-fi movies.

The Fierce Beasts that had not gathered together, like ordinary animals, also migrated to places with lusher water and grass or more herbivores.

They would also mark out territories, then attack all intruders, and fight with other Fierce Beasts for territory.

Occasionally, one could see thousands of Fierce Beasts galloping like wild horses and bison, trampling the ground and making the whole earth tremble.

The humans who had been bitterly holding on finally got a chance to catch their breath.

The state machinery, having reacted and recovered, began to exert its immense energy.

The refugees crowded in major cities, under command, began to construct even larger fortifications.

While stationing heavy troops, the authorities once again turned their eyes back to the refugees to prevent excessive chaos from leading to riots.

In early September, led by China, the United States, and Russia, a preliminary consensus was reached to implement Earth technology sharing.

The might of the Fierce Beasts destined the current era on Earth to belong not to humans, but to the Fierce Beasts, and it was also called the Fierce Beast Era.

Facing the incredibly powerful Fierce Beasts, traditional technology could no longer harm them; improving technological levels and manufacturing more advanced weapons was something everyone realized.

Precisely because of this, seizing this chance to catch their breath, the United States proposed this technology sharing initiative and invited surviving nations around the world to participate.

The strength of one person is limited, and the strength of one country is likewise limited.

Wanting to research more advanced technology could not rely on countries that had already mostly fallen; a large number of technical personnel were lost under the attacks of Fierce Beasts.

For scientific research, being able to maintain the current technological level without decline was already a great fortune; researching more advanced technology was no different from an idiot talking in his sleep.

Uniting with other countries, sharing other countries’ more leading technologies, and merging technological resources became an inevitability.

“This is not a war between humans, but a war between humans and beasts; whoever loses will disappear from the Earth.

This relates to the survival of us humans; we should not still hold the same thinking as before, hiding cutting-edge technology layer by layer.

We must change, and we are compelled to change; only by bringing our advantages into play can we defeat them and wipe them out.

Yes, Earth belongs to us humans, and we must defend it.”

The joint statement from China, the United States, and Russia was immediately recognized by all countries; as long as the government could still function, they all joined the technology sharing organization.

Facing the human survival crisis, the efficiency of various governments was unprecedented.

Once the Earth Technology Sharing Organization was established, three largest institutions were set up in China, the United States, and Russia.

A large number of scientists gathered in the research institutions of these three major countries; the order they received was to integrate existing technology and re-develop weapons with greater and stronger power.

Yes, the power of technology would first be applied to war.

In mid-September, the Technology Sharing Management Committee composed of thirty-seven countries was established in the New Capital being planned in Qing Province, China.

The temporary calm allowed various countries’ planes to fly across the Fierce Beast Occupied Area at high altitudes.

Therefore, at the same time as the establishment of the Technology Sharing Management Committee, the first conference on technology sharing was also held.

The content was very simple: some details of technology sharing, as well as how to execute and how to manage such a huge amount of technological resources.

The truth of the entire conference was impossible for ordinary civilians to know, but Zhou Liming knew that this was merely a feast for the distribution of interests.

Between people, and between countries, there will always be selfish desires.

Technology sharing, on one hand, was for the survival of humans on Earth, but on the other hand, wasn’t it also a transaction of selfish desires?

Just thinking about it, no one was wrong; it was impossible for me to take out all my technology and then let some small countries share it too; one should always pay a certain price in the future to be able to use it, right?

Moreover, after technology sharing, it was even more impossible for major powers, especially the technologically strong nation led by the United States, to give out their most cutting-edge technology for free; there had to be sufficient conditions.

Although sharing was necessary, under the premise of necessity, the division of interests was also required.

Only when everything was negotiated would technology sharing be truly implemented; otherwise, technology sharing would be nothing but a joke.

Regarding the specific division, Zhou Liming vaguely knew a little; it was mainly considered that after technology sharing, the technological advantage of major powers would be lost, so to guarantee the interests of major powers, regarding the division of territory, treaties were signed mutually, clearly stipulating that the territory of each country was sacred and inviolable.

Treaties?

Actually, when it comes to treaties, when you are strong, it is a piece of waste paper, and when you are weak, it is likewise a piece of waste paper; you shouldn’t expect powerful countries to abide by treaties.

Throughout history, weren’t countless treaties signed precisely to be torn up?

As for one country violating and all countries chasing it, that was even more like a joke.

But it cannot be denied that technology sharing was indeed a big step taken by humans to save themselves, and its impact on humans was absolutely profound.

“Yes, this is a historic epoch-making moment; its function allows you to infinitely expand your thinking.

One can imagine the immense capability the Technology Sharing Committee, which pools scientists from all mankind, will display.

Things we used to fantasize about will, in the future, no longer be fantasies, but technological achievements.

Establishing a moon base on the moon? No, no, no, perhaps you should exercise your imagination even more brilliantly…

Yes, but before that, we must solve the immediate trouble from the Fierce Beasts.”

The interview speech by the President of the United States definitely focused the eyes of all mankind on this Technology Sharing Committee.

The Technology Sharing Committee and the Technology Management Committee seemed to differ by only the two words ‘Management’, but in reality, their meanings were very different.

The Technology Sharing Committee was like a warehouse, a factory; it was responsible for storing technological data, responsible for researching and integrating new technology, and also responsible for the research and development of new technology.

The Technology Management Committee was like a company; it owned the factory and warehouse, managed the entire technology sharing system, and was the true center of power.

Without explanation, confused people might not understand why there were two committees for technology sharing.

Matters at this level between countries, Zhou Liming naturally could only listen casually, because it indeed had no relation to him at all.

Since returning from New Delhi, the situation was just as Zhou Liming had thought; the radiation on his body had indeed prematurely activated the deeper growth of the Fierce Beast Gene.

But unexpectedly, the time was not the few days he had imagined, but half a month.

With the cell division lasting half a month, Zhou Liming’s daily compulsory lesson was learning to endure this endless torment.

Of course, there were benefits; he could be listed as a patient and move about freely.

Of course, the hideous appearance of Zhou Liming’s cell division also meant he could only move within the Training Base; if he went out, it would be too shocking, after all, not everyone could accept Zhou Liming’s nauseating appearance.

The X Squadron, by today, was no longer the only one standing out; the number of soldiers possessing the Fierce Beast Gene had reached several thousand, and they were no longer formed under the title of squadrons, but in units of companies.

Now Zhou Liming was somewhat fortunate that he had joined a few days early; otherwise, with the new regulations out, wanting to possess the military rank of Major would have become somewhat of a luxury.

The military ranks of Fierce Beast Warriors had already been adjusted; once one became a Fierce Beast Warrior, the lowest military rank would be Second Lieutenant, and this was worlds apart from a Major.

Like the last time when rescuing Su Yunan, he was able to rise from Major to Lieutenant Colonel.

But this trip to India to investigate was even more dangerous, yet let alone a promotion to Colonel, there was not even a medal or anything; it was as if the higher-ups thought this was just a small mission.

But Zhou Liming’s gain did not lie in these things, but in his own changes.

Now, he could easily treat a car weighing two or three tons like a toy and throw it dozens of meters away.

He tested it; upon entering the Fierce Beast Form, he could throw a whole car several hundred meters away.

To deal with a tank, he did not need Form Skills; one punch could dent its armor, and in moments he could turn a tank into a pile of scrap iron.

Bored in the base for over half a month, it was not until the cells stopped dividing that Zhou Liming saw his final self.

It seemed as if he had become a different person; his face, which used to be full of immaturity, had become somewhat mature.

The weak and thin Zhou Liming was now covered with muscles full of explosive power; originally there was not a single abdominal muscle on his stomach, but now there were as many as eight.

Even his height was slightly taller.

People familiar with Zhou Liming, upon seeing Zhou Liming’s current appearance, were somewhat afraid to believe how a person could undergo such changes within half a month.

Only Zhou Liming understood that his physical body had almost been reshaped by the dividing cells, so how could there not be some changes?