Forty-nine rules of the end times

Chapter 283 The Quarantine Zone Plan

Within a week of the release of the fourteenth rule of the apocalypse, the number of people practicing "Cosmic Divine Spore Technique" had become immeasurable.

Despite repeated warnings and even bans from various countries, nothing has worked.

Many things can only be implemented if the public is willing to cooperate. If the public does not cooperate, so-called suggestions and regulations will be ineffective.

Many people now believe that practicing this divine skill has various health benefits, especially ordinary people who see it as an opportunity to turn their lives around in this era.

In this situation, official coercion is almost completely ineffective.

In response to this situation, the Countermeasures Research Office had to hold an emergency meeting to discuss countermeasures.

"Why don't we just temporarily cut off the internet supply?" someone suggested. "The whole thing about practicing martial arts started online, and many people also make appointments to do it online. Shouldn't we start from that point?"

Some people disagreed, saying, "I'm afraid the effect won't be very good... There are many places where people gather to practice offline; you can see them just by walking around."

“That’s right. Now, in squares and parks in various cities, many people gather to practice. According to video materials, many people not only meditate, but also make their own helmet antenna receivers to wear on their heads, saying that it can amplify the information received from alien civilizations.”

"...I think these people have gone completely insane."

Zhang Minglu looked at Gao Liangwei with a worried expression and said anxiously, "Boss, although I don't want to admit it, it seems that we have failed this time... We are completely helpless against the public's fanaticism."

In this situation, even using violence or coercion will be useless.

Because many people are not afraid of death at all now, just like that popular post said, "Mediocrity is more terrifying than death," and many people think so.

In this way, the authorities seem to be powerless to do anything but watch as a large number of people become addicted to the spores and are deeply parasitized.

No one knows what the final form of the parasite will look like. Perhaps we will have to wait for several stages, or perhaps it will not be revealed until the end of the rules.

However, it's unimaginable how much trouble such a massive number of parasites will ultimately cause to humanity.

Everyone in the meeting room remained silent, waiting for Gao Liangwei to make a decision.

Faced with this situation, Gao Liangwei pondered for a long time before finally speaking.

"I have a suggestion for you. If you think it's feasible, submit it to the higher-ups today."

Everyone pricked up their ears and listened attentively.

"My suggestion is that the government designate certain training venues, so that all those who are determined to practice can gather in these venues to practice."

Upon hearing this, everyone else looked puzzled.

If the authorities aren't going to stop it, fine, but why are they helping them find a venue? Isn't that just adding fuel to the fire?
Only a few people vaguely guessed the true meaning behind Gao Liangwei's words, and a chill ran down their spines.

Gao Liangwei continued, "Those who become obsessed with practicing this skill will most likely become completely addicted to the spores and eventually become parasites. We currently do not know what parasites are like, or whether they pose a threat to normal humans, so..."

After he finished speaking, everyone in the conference room felt a chill run down their spines, as if the room temperature had dropped several degrees.

"So these places, which are ostensibly training grounds, are actually large isolation zones."

“That’s right. My suggestion is that since we can’t stop these people from practicing their skills, we should isolate them in advance. Once they become parasites, we can observe them.”

"If they turn into monsters that are harmful to normal humans, and all attempts to save them fail... then even if it's heartbreaking, we must do what needs to be done for the sake of the people who are still alive."

Although Gao Liangwei didn't say it directly, the meaning behind his words couldn't be clearer: establish isolation zones to concentrate those obsessed with practicing martial arts. If they eventually become irreversible parasitic monsters, like the living dead before them... then the only option will be to use force to completely purify all the isolation zones.

The meeting room fell silent. Only Gao Liangwei, who came from the military, could come up with such a plan so quickly; the other PhDs and scholars from various industries had never even considered it.

"I agree with the person in charge's proposal."

Zhang Minglu was the first to express his support.

"For the sake of humanity as a whole, it is necessary to prepare for the worst in advance."

"...I agree."

"I'd like to add that this matter must be kept strictly confidential! If it gets leaked, it could instantly escalate the conflict and trigger a violent confrontation."

"Then let's start voting."

……

After the vote, over 90% of the respondents approved Gao Liangwei's proposal. Of the remaining 10%, some voted against it, and some abstained.

So the proposal was submitted quickly, and the response from higher-ups was faster than expected.

The application was submitted on the same day, and the top leadership approved it that same day. It was decided that Gao Liangwei would be fully responsible for this "quarantine zone plan," granting him the highest authority to mobilize various departments to cooperate in the work.

After gaining access, Gao Liangwei immediately notified senior officials in various official departments. After communicating and coordinating to explain their needs, the systems in each department immediately began operating at high speed.

First, select locations in each city, requiring ample space and a degree of enclosure.

Large stadiums, factory areas, cluster office buildings, and even some parks can all be used.

Secondly, a large-scale propaganda campaign was launched. The sole purpose was to guide all those obsessed with practicing the martial arts to the designated isolation zones.

This was much easier than imagined, because practitioners naturally tend to share their experiences. Once they learned of a place with a large number of practitioners, they would be very willing to go there.

In this way, the authorities can gather the most fervent practitioners of "Cosmic Divine Spore Kung Fu" in a fixed area.

Next came the preparations for sealing off the quarantine zone.

Some armed forces have been secretly deployed to the surrounding area on standby. In a critical moment, once the order is given, these forces can seal off the quarantine zone in the shortest possible time, preventing anyone from entering or leaving.

As for how to deal with it after the lockdown... that depends on what the parasite actually looks like.

If they were still human, there might still be a chance to save them.

If it turns into some kind of monster, then the only option is to eliminate it.

The operation proceeded swiftly and meticulously, and due to the high degree of secrecy surrounding the plan, most participants were unaware of the specifics.

Those who promote training venues genuinely believe that these places are for people to practice martial arts.

The armed forces deployed nearby were also clueless, only knowing that they were stationed there. As for what they were to do, they would only find out their mission when the order was given at some point in the future.

Thus, the quarantine zone plan was quietly launched in secrecy...

(End of this chapter)