There's something wrong with me

Chapter 206: Compression and 'Interstellar Weapon'

"So the base we are in is this beautiful..."

"Is this the Spiritual Sense vision of a cultivator?"

"This isn't Spiritual Sense vision. Zhang Zong used runes through spellcasting so we could see it. According to the records of cultivation methods, the naked eye cannot see it..."

Everyone was amazed by the beautiful scenery before them.

Or perhaps it was just too beautiful, too captivating.

Subsequently, a researcher even forgot the basic common sense related to spirit energy.

But this was harmless, as it didn't belong to cultivation data.

They were personnel specializing in researching the cultivation system. As for common sense related to other Rune Technology, there was no need to delve into it carefully for now, or even learn it.

After all, human energy is limited.

But at this moment.

Regardless of whether they were surprised by the beautiful scenery or by the runes, they would soon look with even greater astonishment at the data on the screen and at Zhang Zong standing by the door.

Because there were only ten talismans just now, they had seen it with their own eyes, and the data wouldn't lie either.

But in just 3.7 seconds, Zhang Zong transformed these ten talismans into 'two thousand!'

And they were complex drawings of five different element attributes.

How was this achieved?

Theoretically speaking, it would be normal for Zhang Zong to gather twenty to thirty talismans in three to four seconds.

Zhang Feng had tested his drawing speed a month ago in reality, and they all had relevant data to optimize it for Zhang Zong.

So they all understood.

But now, they didn't understand.

"This is one way to use the Gold Core."

Zhang Feng looked at the shocked crowd and answered what was on their minds,

"Accurately speaking, this method is a multi-layered replication and unfolding of higher dimensions onto lower dimensions."

Currently, I can only demonstrate the function of the higher-dimensional Gold Core in this replicated form.

As for actually taking the Gold Core out of the body and displaying it externally, I can do that in the virtual world.

Afterwards, you can try to reverse-engineer and refine some of the Gold Core's talisman rules through today's replication characteristics."

Speaking of this, Zhang Feng also roughly explained to them why higher dimensions could unfold so much.

Although as researchers, they would certainly understand these things, the unfolding principles of the Gold Core and techniques still needed to be repeated.

It was roughly all the ideas he had previously had within the Gold Core world.

This lecture lasted for several hours, aiming to ensure that everyone understood the concept, and then, combined with the scene recorded today, explain it to official bodies, Martial Arts Halls, Martial Departments, institutions, etc., around the globe.

This spread from one to ten, ten to a hundred, and a hundred to the entire world, was actually 'rapid replication' as well.

The concept and higher-dimensional replication are similar in that they are both for quickly obtaining results.

And after they learned.

Zhang Feng then had them go and specifically teach the method.

...

A moment later, he returned to his office.

Zhang Feng was considering how to realize 'external Gold Core' in the virtual world.

Because it was linked to him, he certainly couldn't take it out of his body, or the structure would collapse.

Then there was only one way left: implementing data-based expression and transparent analysis.

Thinking about being seen internally, such an 'exposed' sight, was somewhat awkward.

But in order to quickly convey the information and get everyone operating, sacrificing for the rules was imperative.

Anyway, it wasn't his real body being 'seen naked', so it didn't matter.

Furthermore, he used to go to the testing Laboratory to take full-body photos and measure his own functions when he had nothing to do.

In fact, he could be considered to have been 'seen completely'.

He was thinking with his mind wandering.

Beep—

A notification sound came from the desk. Old Liu was outside the door.

Whoosh, the door opened.

After Old Liu walked in, he patted the welcoming Qing Mountain as he walked, and said to Zhang Feng with a little helplessness:

"Zhang Zong! How come you didn't let me, Old Liu, witness such a big event as the four-dimensional unfolding?"

"I saw your message." Zhang Feng smiled, "You were busy with important optimization matters at the pharmaceutical center this morning and couldn't get away.

And the sooner the Gold Core is displayed, the better, so everyone has a general idea."

As Zhang Feng spoke, he looked at a pile of sand in the corner, created a palm-sized exquisite house in an instant, and passed it to Old Liu through the air.

"I'll give you a set of rooms. We've been friends for decades, don't be mad."

"Thank you, Zhang Zong, for the house!" Old Liu naturally knew the priorities of things.

Including his visit this time, which seemed like a friendly joke, but in reality, he had serious matters to discuss.

"Zhang Zong, the theoretical data for our first weapon has been compiled."

Old Liu took out a report, "However, the orbital weapon is an energy weapon and cannot be attempted to be built in reality, lest related disasters caused by energy imbalance occur.

Therefore, the theory group and relevant units want to separately allocate a virtual world to build and test it, and experiment with the stability and destructive power of the first weapon."

"Okay." Zhang Feng nodded, "Allocate the latest Virtual No. 10 within the base; its computation volume is the largest.

And also allocate Virtual Buildings 11 and 12, as well as ten Superconducting Buildings, to be connected as computing power, simulating the Earth's Z1 Superconducting power grid and the full appearance of the Moon.

Also, after the first weapon is built in the virtual world, give me a call, and I'll go take a look."

"Yes!" Old Liu responded, then happily took the small house and left.

And when Zhang Feng recalled Old Liu's casual remark mixed in with his serious business in the previous minute, about 'why didn't you let me witness the four dimensions', he was happy about it.

Zhang Feng liked friends chatting casually when there was nothing going on, rather than just getting straight to work.

If decades of friendship were just about work, then what was the point of friendship?

Furthermore, if there was only the coldness between superior and subordinate, problems would inevitably arise.

Just like if he made a wrong decision, when Old Liu thought of 'the cold-blooded superior Zhang Zong', it would definitely be difficult for him to speak up.

It's very likely that after he hesitated for a while before speaking, or let the plan run for a while before speaking, a lot of global resources that could have been avoided would be wasted.

After all, no matter what he did, it basically succeeded in the end.

Under such a '100% halo', many people found it difficult to distinguish whether his plans were right or wrong, and basically never offered suggestions.

Among the few suggestions, there were things like the earliest neurological research, and matters related to Ling Stone optimization.

Zhang Feng had no Spiritual Sense or Rune Technology at the time, nor a plan; he was completely fumbling around.

Old Liu also proposed 'termination'.

Finally, a lot of resources were saved, which ultimately led to the current mass production of Superconducting.

Otherwise, if a lot of resources had been invested at that time, the Federation's economy would have had to say goodbye again, and Superconducting would not have developed so rapidly.

Including his handling of their friendship, Old Liu was very proper, always aware of his identity as Zhang Zong's assistant and the base's second-in-command.

When encountering major issues, such as the construction of the first weapon, Old Liu came to ask without hesitation.

...

One day later.

Zhang Feng was in his bedroom looking at the construction of the first weapon.

Because it belonged to 'Superconducting spirit energy and energy weapons', there were still areas for reference.

For example, using Superconducting characteristics and controllable nuclear fusion technology to further 'compress' and 'condense' spirit energy.

This technology, when his physique met the requirements, could also compress the techniques he unleashed, achieving a certain degree of increased combat power.

The prerequisite was that his physical strength could reach the Superconducting level, otherwise it would be difficult to control them.

Because this kind of compression could only be used for destruction, not for the optimization and purification of Ling Stones.

The formulas inside were more about the energy reaction theory of nuclear fusion, a kind of extremely high destructive power, a large-yield destructive release.

After all, the name of this first weapon was 'Interstellar Orbital Cannon', belonging to the planetary level of interstellar strikes.

Above the world level, there was now a new level, planetary level.

City, Province, Dynasty, World, Planet.

Superconducting and Z1, etc., were still extraordinary, and no conclusion was drawn for now.

Because at the planetary level, Superconducting still played an absolute role, which proved that their level was not limited to planets.

At least in the current understanding of Federation science, they could not yet be finally defined.

...

A few days later, amidst the expectations of a group of researchers, Zhang Feng entered the virtual world and displayed the four-dimensional Gold Core.

Of course, the process was a bit bumpy.

Because it required constant coordination with personnel in the off-site control room to continuously modify virtual parameters and realize the specific information of the Gold Core.

This construction process was far more complex and difficult than the first virtual experiment.

It took a full half a month to achieve basic stability.

Then Zhang Feng was relieved. He could completely leave behind a virtual image of his flesh and blood as the basis for calculating four dimensions in reality.

This subject was also named 'Higher-Dimensional Research'.

Various countries and super institutions with virtual buildings could participate in the research online from their respective locations.

Under the influence of Superconducting signal transmission and the coverage of virtual building base stations, coupled with the research and development of 0-transmission Superconducting spirit energy.

This made virtual world communication in important official research halls globally barrier-free and smooth.

Even if there was occasional lag or distortion, it was within the acceptable range.

Anyway, as long as it allowed these researchers to see four dimensions, even if it lagged step by step, it was acceptable.

However, many scientists ran away from their own official organizations, determined to come to the Data Center where the network didn't lag.

At this time, following the earliest Superconducting and pharmaceuticals, high-level talents such as cultivators and those related to biological genes within the government further flowed out.

Now, with the talents running away.

Official bodies in various places were also unsure whether Zhang Zong's side was deliberately causing lag to attract their talents.

Or if it was genuinely too laggy, and current technology couldn't handle it.

But in fact, it was genuinely too laggy.

Virtual technology could not yet achieve global online communication; even just connecting the main research halls couldn't achieve perfect linking.

The Data Center also had a headache about this matter.

Because too many talents came, the base's housing was no longer sufficient.

Logistics would have to be further expanded downwards.

Including the arrival of talent, their families also needed to be settled within the City.

These were significant expenses, accounted for by the Data Center.

Especially since the Federation was a fair platform, once these people left, the Data Center also had to pay a large amount of liquidated damages to talent-related parties.

After paying.

Old Liu waved his hand, and citing insufficient research funds, asked for it again.

Anyway, the necessary procedures had to be followed; this was a written rule, and compensation was certain.

Even if it was later reclaimed in the form of 'seconding' research funds, this was also in writing, fair and just. All financial data was open and transparent within the Federation meeting.

Of course, some Zhang Yiyuans also grumbled and expressed minor dissatisfaction in private.

But the fourth dimension was right before their eyes, and it existed.

In the discovery and torrent of humanity stepping into a higher dimension, the overall trend was unity and progress.

Furthermore, to speak frankly.

They already knew that Zhang Yiyuan had deviated from the normal scope of 'three-dimensional humans', and they themselves were on the same planet as Zhang Yiyuan.

Now, speaking negatively, even if Zhang Yiyuan ignored them, there would still be a group of people who would take action for Zhang Yiyuan.

The coverage area of Superconducting Z1 was the scope of resources, and it was unlimited resources.

Everyone was watching intently to see who wanted to oppose the Federation.

...

A few days later.

As talent from various places continuously converged on the Data Center and passed inspection, becoming members of the base.

Regarding the research on Gold Core stability, some progress was also made.

The engineering team also began construction day and night, extending the base underground in all directions.

But with this excavation, something interesting was dug up.

It was hundreds of 'naturally formed' ultra-low-grade Ling Stones, with a spiritual energy content of only 0.2.

The people at the Data Center also knew there was a 'Ling Stone mine' below because the spiritual energy in the Data Center was too dense.

And with the natural sinking and dissipation, encountering some soil material similar to pebbles, the formation of Ling Stones was inevitable.

Furthermore, under the pull of these natural Ling Stones, the remaining spiritual energy scattered underground would also converge here.

However, the expansion in the past few days accidentally wiped out the 'World's First Ling Stone Mine'.

Then, the head of the engineering team reported the matter as if he had made a mistake.

Because the head of engineering was also a minor leader in the Data Center, his authority was not low.

Therefore, after inquiring around, he also learned that many researchers had formed a tacit understanding, like tending to flowers and trees, nurturing this Ling Stone mine together.

But now, he had pulled out their flowers.

Fortunately, everyone was colleagues and knew that expansion was inevitable.

They were certainly not angry at all about this, but they also asked the engineering team, without violating principles, to bury the 'Ling Stones from the first mine' in a deeper place.

Researchers also made appropriate adjustments for themselves during their long research.

For example, nurturing Ling Stones was a relaxing little hobby.

Zhang Feng also strongly encouraged them to find things they enjoyed doing.

Like these Ling Stones, Zhang Feng's physique had explosively grown to [1K], and his Spiritual Sense extended for ten miles, so he had naturally discovered them long ago.

And Zhang Feng himself was also nurturing them, to see how much they would grow amidst the spiritual energy dissipation at the base.

Of course, he couldn't mention that he was nurturing them himself, otherwise, he would scare the head of engineering.

...

In the blink of an eye, half a year after returning.

On this morning.

Zhang Feng woke up naturally as usual and opened the briefing.

After returning, without the pressure of inner demons, everything felt easy.

Zhang Feng usually just read the briefing, and then began to digest the accumulated real-world knowledge and Superconducting world knowledge, laying a more perfect foundation for himself.

Only today, upon seeing.

Twenty minutes ago, Old Liu left a message.

(Reporting, Zhang Zong, the first weapon has been assembled and is currently being debugged. Zhang Yiyuans from all dynasties and relevant researchers have gathered in the virtual world number 10)

'It's built?'

Zhang Feng had originally thought it would take at least ten more days, because last night Old Liu had left a message saying 'a component has structural instability and is undergoing emergency processing'.

Processing for structural instability is generally not that fast.

Because it involves many fundamental and material science-related ideas and manufacturing problems.

But now it seems to be a 'minor breakthrough'.

Or perhaps, among a hundred possible combinations of research, they directly chose the most correct one.

This is the method of deduction, or 'luck' in science.

As for the slow manufacturing, it was intentional on the part of the researchers.

Because to test the construction process of the first weapon, manual labor was definitely required.

Otherwise, it would appear with a wave of the hand in the virtual world, but how to build it specifically and the problems that might be encountered during actual construction would be completely unknown.

After all, it's impossible to have it with a wave of the hand in reality.

Practical training for manual workers was of utmost importance.

...

Arriving in the virtual world.

Zhang Feng was outside the Data Center on the virtual Earth, and in the distance all around, there was a dense crowd of people.

"Zhang Zong!"

"Zhang Yiyuan!"

"God!"

Zhang Feng's appearance was met with various different titles, and everyone welcomed him together.

There were nearly ten thousand people here, basically including all important figures within the Federation, as well as relevant researchers, and some invited research experts.

But no matter who it was, they had to sign the Federation's highest confidentiality agreement.

Because this weapon was a 'interstellar-grade' box.

At the same time.

Zhang Feng looked at the welcoming crowd, nodded slightly in greeting, and then looked at the 'super large cube' in the center of the venue.

Its overall shape was similar to a vertical cannon, but the muzzle diameter was a full twenty meters, and it was four hundred meters high.

It could also be considered a four-hundred-meter-long barrel.

At a glance, it was filled with engraved spirit-gathering runes, forming a new type of magic array different from the virtual small buildings.

Zhang Feng called it an 'offensive magic array', a new grand array computed by the virtual small building and quantum small building based on the virtual Spiritual Sense array, after nearly five years of computation.

Zhang Feng was also currently studying this magic array, which was the 'compression array' he had initially thought of.

As long as he thoroughly studied it and used it for himself, it could greatly enhance and qualitatively change his combat power.

And at this moment.

On the surface, it seemed to be only a four-hundred-meter cannon, but underground there was a 'base' fifteen kilometers in diameter.

Its circuits were dense, connecting the entire main power grid and several computing power small buildings within the virtual world.

And this terrifyingly huge structure was the first weapon, and humanity's first interstellar weapon.

After observing, Zhang Feng also looked at the expectant crowd.

His purpose for coming today was only two-fold.

First, to witness the virtual birth of the first weapon, and second, to press the launch button, aiming at the Moon in space, which was the same distance as in reality.

Under the operation of three virtual small buildings and nearly twenty Superconducting small buildings in reality, the space data in the virtual world at this moment was the same as in reality.

Perfect for experimentation.

Furthermore, on the Moon, Old Liu and the others had set up some zombie-like aliens, and they also had demonized space battleships.

The hull strength of these battleships could perfectly withstand attacks from a normal box.

Including the virtual Earth, which perfectly replicated various terrains and the distribution of Superconducting Z1, but there were no other living beings except for the ten thousand people present.

Because the required computing power was too great.

"Zhang Zong..."

At this moment, everyone was also looking at Zhang Feng, and looking at the virtual 'master button' in the air in front of Zhang Feng.

And at the outdoor control console not far away, there were nearly a hundred operators.

This control console should have been underground, but for testing, and to allow more people to see the operation data, instruments and data screens were built on the ground.

And facing the excited gazes of the crowd.

Zhang Feng also pressed the master switch.

"Ten... nine..."

The launch commander's countdown also came from a distance,

"Two... one!"

And as the final words fell, the first weapon was successively activated.

At this second, seeing the huge muzzle tilting towards the Moon, it was truly a moment of anticipation from everyone.

There were also screens playing the scenes on the Moon, switching back and forth from different angles, making it convenient for everyone to observe the strike effect.

Striving to achieve visual observation and collection, as well as data integration and organization.

"Reporting..."

But at the same time, several controllers found that the parameters were problematic, and the energy runes seemed unstable.

Buzzing—

The first weapon also experienced slight vibration, and visible spiritual energy and electric currents, as well as a large range of elemental radiation, leaked from the center of the muzzle.

Zhang Feng also saw it, and without waiting for them to speak, he used the virtual rules, brought everyone to outer space in one step, and modified the virtual data to create an oxygen space in space.

About three seconds later, silently.

Everyone saw the location belonging to the Data Center on Earth produce a brilliant white light visible even in space.

This bright light instantly emitted streaks of fire and lightning, spreading outwards like expanding fire rings at an extremely slow speed.

But seen from space, it was very slow, but on Earth, it would cover several cities in a second.

At the same frequency as Superconducting Z1, for a civilization relying on Z1, the disaster after an orbital weapon goes out of control is completely uncontrollable.

While everyone was stunned.

In less than thirty seconds, the entire Earth was covered by the fire rings.

The planet also changed from a basketball into a bright fireball where a large amount of dark clouds converged.

Zhang Feng looked at the planet that had been plowed over, while looking at the stunned crowd,

"Very good, the power is indeed great. In an instant, our home is gone."