owlsbooks Chapter 20: A Chance to Intercept an Opportunity, A Scientific Breakthrough!
Chapter 20: A Chance to Intercept an Opportunity, A Scientific Breakthrough!
"Project Fire" command center.
Holding a recent report, Elder Long walked up to Su Chen, his face showing barely concealed worry.
"Xiao Su, take a look."
Su Chen took the report and quickly skimmed through it.
The report's content comes from the Psionic Research Project Group of the Academy of Sciences.
Although under Su Chen's "Heavenly Eye," the efficiency of the Dragon Kingdom's machines reached its peak, successfully curbing the chaos in the early stages of the apocalypse.
But a deeper crisis also emerged.
That is the bottleneck of technology.
The top scientists at the Academy of Sciences had already obtained samples of the alien beasts and were aware of the existence of "spiritual energy."
However, our understanding of this entirely new energy system is virtually nonexistent.
They cannot understand the nature of spiritual energy, and therefore cannot comprehend the principles of supernatural abilities.
Without understanding the principles of supernatural abilities, it's impossible to quickly iterate and upgrade equipment such as rune armor and psionic weapons.
Meanwhile, the strange beasts are evolving at an astonishing rate.
According to intelligence from the front lines, terrifying fourth-tier, or even near-fifth-tier, mutated beasts have appeared in some areas.
The existing rune armor is beginning to appear fragile in the face of these behemoths.
"Our scientists are like a group of primitive people with Stone Age tools who suddenly stumbled into a nuclear reactor."
Old Long sighed, rubbing his throbbing temples: "They can see energy, they can feel energy, but they have absolutely no idea how to use or control it."
"If we cannot make a breakthrough in the short term, our current advantage will be completely lost once higher-level alien beasts appear."
Su Chen put down the report and nodded.
He had been aware of this problem for a long time.
Technology is the primary productive force.
Individual bravery is ultimately limited in the face of true apocalyptic disaster.
Only when the technological level of the entire Dragon Kingdom keeps pace with the evolution of the apocalypse can humanity truly have a foothold.
"Elder Long, let me think about it."
Su Chen closed his eyes and focused all his attention on the comments section in front of him.
He began to filter information from the massive flow of data by setting keywords.
"Academy of Sciences", "Research", "Principles", "Breakthrough", "The Essence of Spiritual Energy"...
Countless comments, like sand being filtered through a sieve, flowed rapidly past his eyes.
Most of the comments were mockery and disdain from the reborn individuals towards the technology of the Dragon Kingdom.
[Haha, those scientists from the Dragon Kingdom team are probably still racking their brains trying to figure out how to charge their psionic rifles, right?]
[They know nothing about spiritual energy! If they hadn't been lucky enough to find that 'Spirit Awakening Stone' in their past life, they would have been groping in the dark for at least another ten years!]
[Exactly! Without "Spirit Awakening Stones," they can't even deduce the most basic formula for guiding spiritual energy, let alone upgrade their equipment! Dream on!]
Su Chen's eyes snapped open!
found it!
"Spirit Stone"!
This is it!
He immediately focused all his attention on this keyword.
Soon, he accurately locked onto a comment filled with smugness and pride.
That was posted by a reborn user with the ID "Prophet-Dr. Li".
[Hehehe, judging by the time, it's about time. That 'Spirit Awakening Stone' that fell from the meteorite should be picked up by that cowherd soon.]
[In his past life, that cowherd hid a stone as a treasure for three years before it was accidentally discovered by researchers from the Academy of Sciences. Because of this, human technological progress was slowed down by three years!]
[This life won't be so easy! This treasure, which laid the foundation for humanity's future psionic technology, is mine!]
[Once I get my hands on it, I'll go and brag to Boss Xiao Fan! Then I'll be the top scientist under Emperor Yan! My status will definitely be higher than those brutes who only know how to fight!]
[Coordinates: Tibet, Mount Kailash, southwest slope, the pasture below the third pass... I'm almost there! Hahaha!]
As Su Chen looked at this comment, the corners of his mouth widened into an even wider smile.
It's true... when you're sleepy, someone brings you a pillow.
"Elder Long, we've got some good stuff."
"What good stuff?" Old Long's spirits lifted.
Su Chen gave a brief explanation and immediately reported the precise coordinates of the ranch.
"Immediately dispatch a top-tier secret force to get there as quickly as possible. Remember, speed and stealth are crucial."
"When you get there, you will see a fist-sized, glowing, and slightly warm stone. Bring it back with you."
"Also..." Su Chen paused, a hint of amusement in his voice:
"You might also run into a bespectacled, furtive guy who claims to be a geologist. If you do, don't be polite to him."
"Friendly request that he return with you to assist us in our scientific research."
Although Elder Long was completely confused, he still chose to believe unconditionally.
A top-level order was immediately issued from the command center.
One hour later.
At the foot of Mount Kailash in the Tibetan region.
A state-of-the-art stealth attack helicopter, painted with optical camouflage, landed silently near a ranch, like a ghost.
Ten special forces soldiers, dressed in exoskeleton armor and with their faces covered by tactical helmets, jumped out of the cabin and quickly locked onto their target.
Not far away, there was a middle-aged man wearing a windbreaker and black-rimmed glasses.
He was squatting next to a piece of cow dung, holding a small shovel, trembling with excitement.
He had just dug out a stone that emitted a soft white light from that still steaming pile of cow dung.
"Found it! Finally found it! The Spirit Stone!"
Dr. Li was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. He carefully picked up the stone, as if he wanted to put it in his pocket.
Just then, ten figures, like demons descending from the heavens, surrounded him.
"Who...who are you people?"
Dr. Li was so startled that he almost dropped the stone in his hand.
The captain, whose electronic eyes flashed red under his helmet, spoke in a synthesized electronic voice devoid of any emotion.
"Hello, Dr. Li Ming."
"We are the Confidentiality Agreement Implementation Department of the Dragon Kingdom Academy of Sciences."
"The stone in your hand is a previously undisclosed extraterrestrial mineral sample under first-class protection in the Dragon Kingdom. You are suspected of illegally stealing Dragon Kingdom property."
"Furthermore, we have reason to suspect that you possess some core technologies that are crucial to China's scientific research projects. Now, we formally invite you to return with us to assist in the research."
Dr. Li was completely stunned.
Academy of Sciences?
Department for Enforcing Confidentiality Agreements?
What kind of department is this?
Also, how did they know my surname is Li, and that I have a doctorate?
The script... that's not how it was written!
Shouldn't I take the Enlightenment Stone and reach the pinnacle of my life?
How...how did I get robbed of it again?!
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When the "Spirit Awakening Stone," which was as warm and smooth as jade and emitted a soft glow, was delivered to the Academy of Sciences, the entire project team was in an uproar.
Those white-haired, national treasure-level scientists surrounded that small stone, their eyes gleaming with envy.
"My God! A perfect energy structure!"
"This frequency of spiritual energy fluctuations... it's like a natural spiritual energy 'router'! It can guide and amplify spiritual energy!"
"With this! We'll only need half a month at most! No! Ten days! I can deduce the Reiki-directed formula!"
With the help of the "Spirit Stone" and the "friendly assistance" of the scattered technological theories from the future in the mind of "Dr. Li".
Research at the Academy of Sciences is progressing rapidly.
half a month later.
Holding a brand-new report, Old Long rushed into Su Chen's office, his face flushed with excitement.
"We did it! Xiao Su! We did it!"
"We have already mastered the basic methods for artificially guiding spiritual energy and actively detecting special talents!"
He slammed the report on Su Chen's desk, pointing to a title on it, his voice trembling.
"The first generation of 'Superpower Awakening Agent' has been successfully developed! It will soon enter the clinical trial phase!"
"From now on, China can mass-produce people with superpowers!"