Did the world end today?

Chapter 112 Humanity's First Active Entry into a Higher Dimension
When Jiang Xingye said, "The experiment was essentially arranged by her," Lin Xu suddenly realized something.

indeed.

If there was anyone besides myself who was the most crucial driving force in this experiment, it could only be Jiang Xingye.

She proposed the "musical chairs" theory, suggesting that Zhou Yue be sent into a higher-dimensional channel, and she was also fully aware of the possible consequences of this experiment.

So, based on this trend, if she were absent, could she become the real main force and personally send Zhou Yue into the higher-dimensional channel?
Of course it's possible!
So, is this the correct way to use "pollen"?

Is this the correct way to use higher-dimensional influence?
But why?

Why would you want to include such a redundant anchor point?
Is it merely to provide oneself with information that will inevitably be discovered sooner or later, when necessary?

Or is Jiang Xingye himself a "backup plan"?
Is her greatest role to provide a "safety net" solution for the world?

Lin Xu couldn't understand it.

Of course, Jiang Xingye couldn't figure it out either.

All she knew was that a piece of information had appeared out of nowhere in her mind, like a long-buried memory that had suddenly resurfaced.

Sitting opposite Lin Xu, she pondered for a moment before speaking:
"We need to verify the information about this high-dimensional channel."

"Assuming all the information matches up, then we have most likely already discovered the correct way to use 'pollen'."

"can."

Lin Xu nodded decisively, while Jiang Xingye spoke directly:
"The specific location where the high-dimensional channel appeared was not in the deep underground well, but on the ground, on the rooftop of the comprehensive experimental building we saw earlier, right?"

"Correct!"

Lin Xu gave a brief reply, then continued:

“时间是2025年5月14日下午1点02分，对吗？”

"Yes."

Jiang Xingye nodded, and then said:

"The method to enter this high-dimensional channel is unknown, but if it happens to be within the coverage area of ​​the high-dimensional channel's projection when it appears, there is a high probability that one can enter this channel, right?"

"Exactly the same."

Lin Xu breathed a long sigh of relief.

He had never mentioned this information to Jiang Xingye.

In that case, it can be basically confirmed that the information Jiang Xingye received was authentic.

To be honest, this made Lin Xu feel somewhat incredulous.

Isn't this foreseeing the future?

You're the real boss, Jiang Xingye!

He looked at Jiang Xingye, who had recovered from his previous state of panic and even fear and returned to his usual carefree self.

Why are you staring at me? I can tell the answer on my face.

"."

Lin Xu was speechless.

He stood up, sighed, and said:
"We need to discuss this in more detail."

"Now, the 'results' of higher-dimensional influence are clear in your case."

"But the process by which it works is still unknown."

“I need you to think carefully about when this ‘subconscious influence’ started.”

"If we can recall more specific details, it will be of great help to our future work."

"no problem."

Jiang Xingye nodded, then suddenly coughed and asked:
"So, I'll stay here tonight?"

Lin Xu's movements froze for a moment.

He turned to look at Jiang Xingye.

Damn it.

Your eyes
It's all stringy!
the next day.

时间是2025年5月14日正午12点40，按照林序从手环世界得到的信息，此时距离北山实验室的高维通道只剩最后22分钟。

The site has been completely cleared, and a fully enclosed security cordon has been established at the location where the high-dimensional passage is expected to appear. Various testing equipment has been set up by relevant technical personnel.

The scene was busy, even somewhat chaotic, but despite this, the overall work progressed in a basic orderly manner.

They are conducting final checks, striving to collect the most accurate and complete information using existing equipment after the emergence of the high-dimensional channel.

Gravity, magnetism, thermodynamic fluctuations, quantum interference, visible and invisible light, and radiation.
We've basically put all the available equipment into use.

No one could predict whether these devices would be useful. After all, even Lin Xu didn't understand the specific reasons for the appearance of the high-dimensional channel, nor did he know its physical characteristics.

But how to say it?

Whether there are dates or not, let's just try our luck.

If any useful information is obtained from the measurements, even just a small piece of information, it would be invaluable to the world.

Thinking of this, Lin Xu pulled Jiang Xingye along.

The two stepped back slightly, giving the staff on site more room to operate.

Jiang Xingye had dark circles under his eyes—of course, not Lin Xu's doing.

In fact, the two talked until after 2 a.m. yesterday before parting ways and going their separate ways.

Lin Xu got a good night's sleep, but he didn't know why Jiang Xingye couldn't fall asleep.

Seeing Jiang Xingye's tired expression, Lin Xu said with a hint of teasing:
"This time it's my turn to tell you that you're not in good shape, isn't it? Didn't you sleep well last night?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xingye rolled his eyes.

"I was angered by the dog."

"I didn't make you angry."

Lin Xu shrugged and said:
"Didn't I say nothing?"

".OK."

Jiang Xingye shook her head, both amused and exasperated, but when her gaze turned to the distance, her expression suddenly became serious.

What she saw was Zhou Yue, who was already bound by layers of restrictions.

Will this really work?

"He's going to enter another dimension, a dimension we can't understand at all." "If we tie him up, won't he be able to escape?"

"That's the theory."

Lin Xu replied:
"Based on all the cases we have so far, entering and leaving higher-dimensional space does not change the 'physical form' of matter itself."

"Of course, changes in the properties of the internal microstructure are not within our scope of consideration."

"However, we are not saying that there will be no accidents at all."

"Zhou Yue may still escape temporarily, but this is a risk we must accept."

"The information he possesses is invaluable; the sooner we obtain it, the sooner we can make a breakthrough."

"Even if we drag this out, it's pointless."

"Whether we send him into a higher dimension now or 20 years from now, the probability of his escape remains the same."

"Since we're going to gamble anyway, we might as well gamble sooner rather than later; that's the strategy with the highest expected return."

"clear."

Jiang Xingye nodded thoughtfully, then asked:
"Is there no way to lock him inside the higher-dimensional channel? Is there no way to stop him from teleporting through the higher-dimensional channel?"

"good question."

Lin Xu gave Jiang Xingye a thumbs up, and then said:

"If we send him into a higher-dimensional channel, we will most likely be able to get the answer to this question."

"I see, the paradox."

Jiang Xingye didn't ask any more questions. At this moment, Zhou Yue, who was completely bound, had arrived at the designated location.

With only two minutes left, Jiang Xingye asked in confusion:

Why haven't those two people with him left yet?

Lin Xu replied:
“They are selected researchers, and they are to try to go in together.”

"It's very risky."

Jiang Xingye sighed.

"There's only one minute left."

"Yes."

The two men stared intently at the three people in the distance, while behind them, a makeshift electronic display screen showed a countdown to "The arrival of the higher-dimensional channel".

Lin Xu suddenly felt something.

For the vast majority of people in the world, May 14, 2025, will be just an ordinary, almost mundane day.

There are no major events internationally, and no exciting public sentiment domestically.

This is not a holiday, not even a weekend.

But on this utterly ordinary day, in the desert of Subei, an almost insane experiment was underway.

The people here are launching a reckless charge into something completely unknown to them.

They didn't know what the outcome of such a charge would be, nor whether their route was correct.

They are foolish, they are naive, they stumble.

Like the primitive humans who discovered fire for the first time, they unknowingly placed their hands on the flames to roast.

However, this is only the first step in controlling the flames.

Lin Xu let out a soft breath.

There are only 20 seconds left.

From a time scale perspective, the emergence of high-dimensional channels is not random.

The only question is whether it will actually appear there, or whether it will appear in the chosen location.

Last 10 seconds.

The Beishan Laboratory site was completely silent, with only the sound of the wind whistling past, carrying sand and dust.

5 seconds.

Lin Xu subconsciously tensed his muscles.

This will be the first time humanity has actively attempted to enter a higher-dimensional channel.

Success or failure depends on...
"boom!"

A dull thud sounded in front of Lin Xu.

Before he could even react, Qin Feng, who had been standing close to him, had already swiftly drawn his pistol.

At this moment, Lin Xu's brain finally sorted out the information he had just received through his retina.

Zhou Yue, who was on the roof of the comprehensive experimental building, disappeared—only he disappeared.

In an instant, he reappeared in mid-air.

Then, it fell right in front of him!
"Release your restraints!"

Lin Xu quickly gave the order, and Qin Feng strode forward. Under the cover of other armed guards, he quickly removed the restraints from Zhou Yue's head and face.

That familiar face appeared before Lin Xu.

In that instant, Lin Xu noticed the change in Zhou Yue's eyes.

He is no longer himself.

Zhou Yue, who was originally sitting, had been pushed off the stool.

The vacant spot has been occupied by the new Zhou Yue.

Zhou Yue struggled to move his body, but the pain and dizziness from the fall of nearly two meters, combined with the secure restraints, rendered him unable to move, and even his expression began to contort.

After a moment, he seemed to suddenly realize something and fell silent.

Then, looking into Lin Xu's eyes, he asked:
Are you a butterfly?

Lin Xu nodded.

Zhou Yue let out a heavy sigh.

"Fuck your mother."

"How did you manage to catch me again?!"

(End of this chapter)