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"But to completely solve the Epoch Disaster, a Fourth-level Civilization has no chance at all. Everyone must realize this point, in the Epoch War, Third-level Civilizations are at most cannon fodder."

"And a Fourth-level Civilization might avoid the disaster for a while, letting themselves live a bit longer, but that's about it."

"Only a Fifth-level Civilization, having invented Space Technology, can find ways to avoid the Epoch Disaster."

"Even if we become a Fourth-level Civilization, we must not become complacent!" Lu Tiantian's expression was very serious. "Therefore, within the civilization, long-term propaganda should emphasize that we are merely a Third-level Civilization, to keep the public's necessary vigilance and enthusiasm for work."

"At the same time, in external interactions, we should only display the combat power of a Third-level Civilization. Because in the current time period, a Third-level Civilization is probably a relatively strong type."

"Standing out too much isn't necessarily a good thing. The saying 'the tree that stands out will be destroyed by the wind', everyone should understand them as well."

Lu Yuan nodded, this idea indeed has some merit.

Humans have to face the Epoch Disaster, not those countless weak civ societies.

The span between civilizations is really significant.

There are too many weak civs on the Pangu Continent, always giving people the illusion that "we seem to be very strong, we can take a bit of a breather."

But this is really not a time where we can afford to take a breather!

Long-term propaganda of "we are a Third-level Civilization" is necessary to maintain internal tension among humans.

Moreover, the opportunities for Human 18th Civilization, although not as good as the Greedy Demon God, are still excellent enough.

Lu Yuan was very worried about humans being targeted by some existence in the shadows.

He actually doesn't demand that humans become a Peak Civilization; just being a second-hand or third-hand follower behind the big bosses, isn't that good enough?

This world is really tough!

"Alright, feeling a bit like an old father's mindset..." Lu Yuan couldn't help but mumble a few words in his heart.

"I support Professor Lu Tiantian's suggestion." He raised his hand to indicate, "The current Pangu Continent is in a... pioneering period. An increasing number of civilizations have abolished the Safe Zone."

"The stronger races might build a Sky City; the weaker races also need a lot of time to develop. This is a relatively peaceful era; resources are not too scarce, information isn't extensively shared, and natural disasters and anomalies might not be very active."

"If one day we leave the Northern Territory, being a Third-level Civilization is already a decent status."

"Long-term effort is never wrong, and there's no need to become complacent due to some current achievement."

Old Cat also nodded in agreement: "Indeed, everyone should know that in one epoch, the number of Fifth-level Civilizations that can emerge does not exceed a hundred."

"Can we become one of them?"

"Sixth-level Civilizations are even fewer, only single digits, all one in a billion, or even one in ten billion characters. Are their opportunities worse than ours?"

"Humans must not be arrogant or complacent."

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A few minutes later, the "Strategic Concealment" strategy received most of the approvals.

Human internal propaganda will be adjusted and confirm that [Green Grass City will remain in the Third-level Civilization phase for the long term].

The host of Green Grass News, in a dignified tone, said: "This is an overall and fundamental judgment of human civilization based on the nature of society and the stage of technological development."

"In all aspects, a more mature and finalized set of systems needs to be formed to fully capitalize on the leading edge; it can't be accomplished in one stroke."

"Becoming a more advanced civilization requires quite a long period of time."

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