Chapter 27: Witnessed by the Association!

In today's world, everything concerning the meteorite crisis has garnered unprecedented, massive attention.

All other matters—be it celebrities, politics, economics, or anything else—are utterly insignificant when faced with this major event that concerns one's own survival and the future of civilization itself.

Each of the three known meteorite disasters has attracted a vast amount of scrutiny and coverage. Yet, based on the various reports circulating online just yesterday, the situation is becoming increasingly bleak and desperate. Three disasters, each causing immense losses and countless casualties, and not a single one has been resolved.

Everyone present is acutely aware of these facts. That is precisely why the scene unfolding before them is so staggering, especially since it appeared in a manner that completely defies imagination and conventional understanding. Once this news spreads, everyone can anticipate the terrifying shockwave it will trigger. It will also serve as a true shot in the arm for people across the globe who are becoming increasingly anxious and fearful.

"On behalf of our nation and our civilization, I once again express our gratitude to you," Jiang Hui said, performing a solemn salute to Interstellar Shen Yu after completing his work. Aside from anything else, for the lives of the soldiers saved today and those in the future, no amount of thanks could be enough.

"We, too, stand to benefit from this, and this benefit may save countless lives in the wars of our own civilization," Interstellar Shen Yu replied, returning the military salute with equal solemnity.

"I think this may be the very purpose of the Multidimensional Doomsday Civilization Mutual Aid Association," Shen Yu said slowly from the side. "Every one of our civilizations is a desperate entity struggling against the fate of the apocalypse, but by uniting, we have the chance to overturn the destiny of each of our worlds."

This was the first time Shen Yu had spoken since arriving. Previously, the focus had been entirely on Interstellar Shen Yu, yet no one had overlooked him.

Jiang Hui took a step forward, reached out, and gripped Shen Yu’s hands firmly. "The existence of the Multidimensional Doomsday Civilization Mutual Aid Association has truly allowed us to see a glimmer of dawn and has given us immense confidence in defeating our enemies! Consultant Shen, for the sake of our homeland and our loved ones, I entrust the future to you!"

If, before today, the Multidimensional Doomsday Civilization Mutual Aid Association was merely a concept or an abstract notion, then after today, it would inevitably become an indispensable existence upon which the entire civilization would rely for survival. As the sole representative of the civilization within the Association, Shen Yu’s importance had skyrocketed.

It would be no exaggeration to say that the hope for the survival of human civilization rested squarely on his shoulders. Therefore, Jiang Hui’s words were not mere formalities; they were an expression of his most genuine emotions. Not just him, but everyone present looked at Shen Yu with profound expectation and reverence. At this moment, every one of them would likely be willing to take a bullet for him. The significance of his status far exceeded that of anyone else.

Shen Yu, too, felt the weight of this responsibility and mission. "This is my home as well, and it holds everything I value," he replied briefly and forcefully.

Not only this civilization, but the challenges facing the nascent Multidimensional Doomsday Civilization Mutual Aid Association had only just begun. For now, all that was needed was an attitude and a resolve.

Subsequently, Interstellar Shen Yu, representing his interstellar civilization, sat down with Shen Yu and the relevant officials of the Eastern State to formally sign a Mutual Aid Alliance Agreement, which also bore the signatures of both Shen Yu and Interstellar Shen Yu.

As the two of them signed their names, a pattern automatically manifested upon the document. It was the official seal of the Multidimensional Doomsday Civilization Mutual Aid Association, representing the Association’s witness and protection of this alliance. This was, naturally, an effect created by Shen Yu using the gray mist—a mere image with no profound magical function for the time being—but at this very moment, it served as the greatest guarantee of the agreement's value. With this seal alone, both the home world and the interstellar civilization would treat the agreement with the utmost gravity.

"Our side will optimize and produce the anti-eye-monster weapons as quickly as possible and deliver them on time. Next time I come, I will bring a list of goods for trade." After leaving these words, Interstellar Shen Yu nodded slightly to Shen Yu, then vanished into the gray mist along with the first batch of allocated spoils.

Shen Yu looked at the photographer responsible for the filming and turned to the liaison officer, Chen Ran. "Are you planning to make the existence of the Multidimensional Doomsday Civilization Mutual Aid Association public?"

"Publicity is an inevitable step," Chen Ran nodded. "This is a war for all of humanity; the fate of the entire world is bound together. However, we also need time to prepare to gain greater initiative. If you wish to know the specific situation, we will send the details to your secretary, Ms. Ji Mingshu, and unlock all levels of classified clearance. If you have any other questions or wish to know anything else, you may inquire at any time."

This was exactly what Shen Yu had requested earlier.

Within Ji Mingshu’s mind remained the "memory palace" he had created using the gray mist. Shen Yu was even considering adding a designation for her as an "extra-organizational assistant." Saving the world was a troublesome business; not only he, but all versions of Shen Yu would need assistants.

"Mingshu, keep a close watch on how the situation develops," Shen Yu said, turning to his secretary. After a moment of thought, he reached out and tapped her forehead lightly. A mark appeared, then slowly faded away.

"With this, even if I am in another world, you can contact me in an emergency," Shen Yu explained. In truth, he was also using the gray mist to reinforce the memory palace, leaving a deeper imprint.

When these words were spoken, not only Ji Mingshu but everyone else felt a surge of joy. The way they looked at Ji Mingshu became solemn and respectful. While Shen Yu traveled to the Association and other worlds, this was the only way to contact the Association member!

Soon after, Shen Yu’s figure also vanished into the gray mist. He no longer needed to worry about the aftermath in this world. However, in the gray mist space, there was important business to attend to.

Upon arriving in the gray mist space, Shen Yu found that not only Interstellar Shen Yu, who had just returned, but also Martial Arts Shen Yu, were already waiting there. Both of them wore expressions of obvious delight.

"There is so much!" Shen Yu exclaimed, grinning as he surveyed the space.

Indeed, a vast amount of gray mist was now manifesting within the space! The mist, which had previously been extremely thin, had not only returned in full but was far more abundant than before.