The person spoke without a flaw. Although this place was vast, it wasn't focused on researching just one thing; it had gathered important research achievements from all over the country. When you thought about it, you couldn't really say one was more important than the other.
It was just that in the beginning, they thought they couldn't take everything, so they could only choose what they needed most at the time.
Now that they knew they could fit the entire place into their spatial artifact, of course, they wanted to take as much as possible. The fight against zombies and alien monsters would be a war of attrition. Those things were more powerful than them, and if they couldn't achieve sustainable development, humanity would eventually perish.
This one day wasn't enough.
As dusk approached, they emerged from a laboratory, gazing at the dim sky as a biting cold wind howled, indicating snow was likely on its way.
Someone said, "Let's find a place to rest for the night and come back tomorrow."
"Are we going outside?"
The person replied matter-of-factly, "Of course! It's too dangerous here!"
"Isn't it even more dangerous outside?" someone countered. "We've been wandering around here for half the day and haven't encountered any danger. I feel like it's much safer here than outside. Let's not keep running back and forth."
This suggestion was unanimously approved.
After all, danger was everywhere; it didn't matter where they were. Going outside would mean finding a place to stay, and they weren't as familiar with the outside as they were with this place.
According to one soldier, before the apocalypse, tens of thousands of soldiers were stationed at the northernmost part of this academy. There were dormitory buildings and some weapons there. It would be best to stay in the dormitories there.
However, upon hearing the distance, everyone refused. It was several kilometers away.
It was better not to wander around randomly here. Finding a room in any experimental building would be safer than being outside.
They returned to an experimental building they had passed before and found a laboratory where they had dismantled equipment. Everyone found a spot to rest.
Then they saw Chong Yan take out a large sponge mattress, meticulously make a bed, and lie down.
If one didn't know better, they would think they were on a camping trip.
Everyone inwardly grumbled.
Chong Yan, however, did as he pleased. They hadn't rested much on their journey, traveling day and night, mostly confined to their vehicle. He hadn't had a good night's sleep, and now that he could finally lie in a bed, he wasn't willing to give up the opportunity.
He rolled over on the bed, took out another bottle of aromatherapy spray, and spritzed the large bed several times. Smelling the pleasant fragrance, he finally felt a sense of enjoying life.
After his initial surprise, Zhuang Peng shamelessly asked him for a sponge mattress, also intending to indulge.
In the end, they covered the entire laboratory, which was over 20 square meters, with sponges, leaving a walkway in the middle. Two people were assigned to guard duty, while the others lay down to rest.
With the long sword, guard duty was almost unnecessary. After the day's exhaustion, everyone slept soundly. That night, they lived like humans again.
The next morning, after finishing their dry rations, they continued their work from yesterday.
The equipment needed to be dismantled to be moved. Except for the more precise instruments, most could be moved whole by simply unscrewing bolts. Therefore, almost no one was idle. Even Zhuang Peng acted as a handyman, holding wrenches and screwdrivers to help with the disassembly.
Each researcher guided them while sighing as they looked around.
If not for this disaster, this equipment would have been replaced periodically, some even remaining untouched for decades. But now, they had to take it all.
This was the culmination of generations of hard work. Countless researchers had dedicated their lives here, working day and night. To enhance national strength and ensure the people's well-being, they had pressed forward without regret.
But now, to ensure this equipment could continue to serve them, they had to undertake a massive relocation. During this process, much might be lost, damaged, or turned into scrap metal.
But they had no choice.
"Professor Li, what are you looking at?" Su Dan Novel Network.
"Nothing," he replied, looking at a display screen. "This one doesn't need to be dismantled; it's not useful."
The two people who were about to start their work stopped and turned to handle other tasks.
After dismantling the equipment, they went to the agricultural science laboratory in Zone Eight. Besides equipment, there were more materials here. Oh... several warehouses full of excellent seeds, a delightful surprise.
"This should be enough to feed the people in Central City for half a month."
Everyone was pleasantly surprised. Compared to the equipment and instruments they didn't understand before, these items with clearly visible functions motivated them considerably.
By the end of the day, they still hadn't managed to fit everything into their spatial artifacts.
When looking for a place to rest in the evening, Professor Li took out a map and discussed it with others.
"What we haven't visited yet is the biological research laboratory here. At the time, over 200 zombies were confined there, along with some monsters. We left in too much of a hurry to destroy them all."
"Aren't we going north?" a soldier asked. "There are still many weapons there, including helicopters. Maybe we can take a helicopter back. Shall we go take a look?"
Professor Li looked at the others, seeking their opinions.
Zhuang Peng said, "I don't think we need to go to this laboratory. There's nothing particularly important, and the danger level is extremely high. It's better to go to the military district. Maybe we can really fly back by helicopter, which would be much faster."
"I agree."
Professor Li said, "Alright then, we won't go there. We'll head directly to the military district tomorrow."
"Okay."
After confirming tomorrow's route, as everyone was about to rest, Zhu Jin suddenly sensed an energy fluctuation.
It was familiar.
But it wasn't something good.
Chong Yan was the first to notice her anomaly. "What's wrong?"
"Something is approaching us, very powerful. You all stay inside."
With that, she took Chong Yan and went outside.
The others were confused.
However, before long, they heard earth-shattering roars from outside.
They didn't know what it was, but the sound, though distant, seemed to be right beside their ears, deafeningly loud.
"What could it be?"
"A giant monster? We've encountered quite a few on our journey."
"But the ones we encountered were almost all resolved by that pretty boy. If that woman had to act, it must be more terrifying than those monsters."
Professor Li's face was a little pale. He looked out the window at the dark night sky, seeing nothing.