I have a debt of 3 trillion, and my creditors are begging me not to die.

Plasma thin films, a technological invention that can change the world's landscape, are justified in being expensive, no matter how much they cost.

For example, it would cost about 50 yuan to cover the entire surface of a Type 99 tank with a plasma film, and about 500 million yuan to install a plasma film on a J-20.

Because tank chassis do not need to be covered with plasma film, but aircraft do need to be covered in all directions, and the J-20 is many times larger than a tank, the price difference will be very large.

The Type 99 tank costs between 1500 and 2000 million yuan, so adding a 50 yuan plasma film doesn't seem to have much of an impact.

The J-20 costs around 7 million yuan, and the 500 million yuan plasma film added is negligible.

Therefore, from the perspective of cost ratio, Yang Chen's price is really too cheap.

The key is that with plasma film, there is no need to use expensive stealth materials. Even ordinary materials covered with plasma film can achieve the effect of stealth against radar and satellites, which can directly reduce the cost of aircraft by a lot.

After reviewing the price list, Jiang Wenming smiled and said, "It's cheap, too cheap! I'm almost embarrassed to haggle! It's settled then. You can start making large-scale preparations now. I'll go back and report to the leaders immediately. If there are no major changes, the leaders will definitely approve this price."

Yang Chen smiled and nodded, saying, "No rush, no rush. Let's take some samples to test the effects and safety on airplanes and other equipment first. Once everything is confirmed to be in good condition, we can start mass production and installation."

Jiang Wenming laughed heartily and said, "Chairman Yang is right. Chairman Yang is very thoughtful. I was a little anxious. Let's do as Chairman Yang says. Please send an engineer with us. We will take them to install and test it."

Yang Chen nodded and ordered Guo Hu to follow up on the matter.

Yang Chen had just seen off the military delegation when BlackRock CEO Manny Pacquiao called him.

"Mr. Yang, haha... Congratulations, congratulations! You've once again made a name for yourself in front of the whole world. You've utterly crushed MPRI, leaving nothing but dust. It's truly terrifying," Pacquiao said with a laugh.

"A guest who praises me must have something in mind." He starts flattering me right away; you don't even need to ask to know that this old guy has a scheme up his sleeve.

"Alright, we've known each other for a long time, just say what you want to say, no need for all this nonsense," Yang Chen said with a smile.

Pacquiao laughed heartily, then said somewhat awkwardly, "Mr. Yang is as direct as ever. Alright, I'll get straight to the point. I'd like to ask Mr. Yang what kind of cutting-edge technology he's using that allows the equipment to be unaffected by electromagnetic pulse bombs. Could you give me a little hint?"

Yang Chen retorted, "Do you really think it's possible? Stop talking nonsense."

Pacquiao was even more embarrassed and quickly explained, "Mr. Yang, please don't misunderstand. I'm not trying to pry into your military secrets. It's just that I was assigned a task by my superiors to find out from you what kind of cutting-edge technology it is, whether it's the legendary plasma thin film. Mr. Yang, please do me a favor and just tell me yes or no. I don't need any more information. Is that alright?"

Yang Chen chuckled and said, "Yes!"

Pacquiao quickly replied, "Thank you for your help, Mr. Yang. I won't bother you any longer, bye."

The bald eagle military will be so afraid of Yang Chen's achievement of plasma thin film that they will lose sleep. At the same time, they will be more wary of China's strength in international exchanges and will not dare to be too presumptuous.

Pacquiao quickly called Hania, the head of the Bald Eagle military, and said, "I've already found out for you. Yang Chen specifically said it's a plasma thin film."

Although they were somewhat prepared and had already guessed that it might be a plasma film, Hania was still so shocked that she was speechless for a moment after the guess was confirmed.

Hania remained silent for a long time before hanging up the phone without saying a word.

Hania said to the people around her, "Unfortunately, Pacquiao has confirmed with Yang Chen that it is indeed a plasma thin film, just as Sanchez suspected. We may really be falling behind now..."

Sanchez sighed and said, "According to our speculation, plasma films can absorb satellite and radar signals, which means that radar cannot detect them, satellites cannot see them, and only... only when their planes and missiles fly right up to us can we see them with the naked eye."

There was a stir and sighs at the scene, because they all knew what this meant.

If satellites can't see it and radar can't detect it, it means that missiles and other equipment are completely ineffective. Only nuclear weapons, which do not require precision strikes, can continue to be used.

However, Yang Chen had already used the plasma shield to intercept the missile, which meant that no country could pose a threat to the Dragon Kingdom.

“Sanchez, if we go all out now, how long will it take to develop a plasma thin film?” Chris from the Department of Defense asked.

Sanchez replied, "Ten years, or twenty years, it won't be long. We haven't even figured out plasma shields yet, let alone more advanced plasma films."

"So long? If China continues to develop for another 10 or even 20 years, the only way to suppress them is for aliens to come and help them," Chris said angrily.

Sanchez replied, "Technological research isn't like building a house. If you're willing to spend money and manpower, you can definitely build it quickly and well. My estimate of 10 or 20 years is based on the premise that we will definitely be able to research it. There's a possibility that we may never be able to master this technology. So, if all else fails, we'll just buy it. I firmly believe that no one in this world doesn't love money. If someone does, it's because they don't have enough money. If you give them enough, they will definitely love money."

Everyone nodded in agreement with Sanchez's statement; as long as there was enough money, Yang Chen would definitely sell his technology.

Unsurprisingly, this task was once again handed over to BlackRock CEO Manny Pacquiao.

Pacquiao couldn't help but start cursing. As the president of an investment company, he was always made to act as an intermediary and was always being scolded by Yang Chen. Was this appropriate?

There's nothing that can be done about it, even if it's not suitable. The Bald Eagle's investment companies can reap profits globally because of their strong military strength, so Pacquiao has to complete the tasks assigned by the military, no matter how unwilling he is.

"Hehehe... Mr. Yang, I'm very sorry to bother you again," Pacquiao said with an awkward laugh.

Yang Chen chuckled and said, "It's good that you know."

Pacquiao felt incredibly embarrassed. Yang Chen didn't take him seriously at all. In the whole world, only Yang Chen dared to treat him so disrespectfully, and he had to force a smile.

“Mr. Yang is quite humorous. Here’s the thing: our military wants to purchase Mr. Yang’s plasma thin films; the price is up to you. I wonder if Mr. Yang would be willing to cooperate?” Pacquiao said.

"You've made a pointless call. Do you think I'd agree to that?" Yang Chen asked.

Pacquiao said with a smile, "We always believe that everyone has a price, Mr. Yang, just name your price."

"You're overthinking it. This kind of technology, which can elevate our country to the top in the world, is something I wouldn't sell for any amount of money. Back when we were poor and destitute, you restricted our technology purchases at every turn. Now it's your turn to taste that bitterness. Don't call me unless it's absolutely necessary, or I'll start cursing at you," Yang Chen said rudely, and immediately hung up the phone.

Pacquiao had anticipated this outcome, and could only helplessly reply to Hania, repeating exactly what Yang Chen had said.

Hania was furious upon hearing this and roared, "Damn idiot! He won't even take the money! How can there be such a stupid person in this world! Fuck!"

However, they were still unwilling to conduct their own research. That's how capitalist countries are; they only see immediate benefits and have no long-term plans. If they couldn't handle Yang Chen, they would start with others. China would definitely equip its weapons with plasma films on a large scale, so they would try to get in touch with anyone who had access to the plasma films, steal one, and disassemble it for research. Perhaps this would greatly save the bald eagle research team a lot of research time.

There is no such thing as patents for weapons and equipment; as long as you can disassemble and study them, they become your own technology.

Good news keeps coming: Xingchen Military Industry's unmanned wide-area aircraft, developed for the military, has passed experimental testing and is now ready for combat testing.

According to the military's requirements, the "Whistle" aircraft can fly in suborbital space. At the cost of range and payload, it can ascend to the edge of the atmosphere and reach a maximum speed of Mach 7, which is beyond the reach of any active aircraft or missile.

After being fitted with a plasma film, it is undetectable by existing satellites and radars, and even laser weapons are ineffective against it. It is practically invincible, with only its range being a limitation.

Now, Xingchen Military Industry, in conjunction with the military, is going to conduct long-range combat tests on this aircraft.

The first test was to use it to send a plasma shield device to the edge of the atmosphere to intercept an intercontinental ballistic missile carrying a nuclear warhead.

If this experiment succeeds, it will mean that China is no longer subject to nuclear deterrence.

Without nuclear deterrence, many international decisions become easier to make.

I've made this decision. Who agrees? Who disagrees?

The new plasma shield uses a method of ionizing sufficient inert gas to directly generate a metal-like mesh, eliminating the need for electromagnetic pulse weapons and immediately enabling it to intercept missiles.

The problem remains the same: it can only intercept, but cannot absorb the energy after a missile explodes. Therefore, missiles must be intercepted at high altitudes to prevent damage to the ground.

There are three stages after an intercontinental ballistic missile is launched that can be intercepted.

The first stage is right after launch from the other country. If it can be intercepted and detonated in the other country's airspace at this time, not only can you avoid being attacked, but you can also directly attack the other party.

The second stage is when the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) flies to the outside of the atmosphere and cruises. This is also the main method currently used by the three permanent members of the UN Security Council to intercept ICBMs. They launch anti-missile missiles to intercept ICBMs carrying nuclear warheads outside the atmosphere, and the nuclear warheads will not harm their own airspace after exploding.

The third stage is the most helpless stage: when a nuclear bomb falls into the country's airspace, missiles are launched to intercept it.

Even if this method is successful in interception, the nuclear dust from the explosion will still shroud the country's airspace, causing significant damage.

Therefore, the most appropriate approach is a second-stage interception, which would detonate the enemy's missile outside the atmosphere.

The current experiment is to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles carrying nuclear warheads at the outer edge of the atmosphere, thus preventing them from harming the country's airspace.

Of course, for safety reasons, the experiment must be conducted on the high seas, not in one's own airspace.

To avoid misunderstandings, China informed other countries in advance, clearly stating that China was going to conduct an intercontinental ballistic missile interception test, and that the intercontinental ballistic missile was carrying a nuclear warhead. The target was to intercept and explode at the edge of the atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean, and the predetermined coordinate range was given.

The news quickly spread across the internet, with netizens from various countries leaving comments.

A netizen from Japan commented: "I heard that this time they're not testing a land-based mid-course intercept, but instead sending a plasma shield directly to the edge of the atmosphere for interception. This means they already have a spacecraft capable of reaching the edge of the atmosphere, which is terrifying. If their test is successful, it means nuclear weapons are no longer a threat to them. With their satellite and radar early warning systems, they have enough time to send out the plasma shield for precise interception. Other countries don't have this technology. Now you can imagine what this experiment means, right?"
A South Korean netizen commented: "Sending plasma shields to the edge of the atmosphere to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles carrying nuclear warheads? My God, is that crazy? Has their technology become that advanced?"
A netizen from the Bald Eagle commented: "This is very unfair. Yang Chen's achievements in the field of plasma are disrupting the balance of humanity. If their experiment succeeds, China will be directly free from nuclear threats, and wouldn't Earthlings be unable to stop them anymore? They have so many people; if each person's standard of living improves even a little, the extra resources they consume would be enough for the people of many other countries to live much better lives."

A Chinese netizen commented: "You little eagle, what kind of nonsense are you spouting? You Westerners are allowed to enjoy life, but we're not allowed to have a better life? What have we been striving for over half a century? It's for today and the future. Our time will eventually come, and you can't stop it no matter how unwilling you are."

A German netizen commented: "China's technological breakthroughs over the past decade are the result of half a century of hard work and accumulation. They have five-year, ten-year, even thirty-year plans, with generation after generation striving towards their predetermined goals. Their current achievements are well-deserved. Westerners lack long-term goals and plans, always focusing only on the present, and their domestic partisan struggles and internal strife are a serious disadvantage. I'm not envious at all that China has become strong. On the contrary, I would feel it's very unfair if Western countries became strong. Really, I'm German, a pure Germanic, but this is how I feel."

A netizen from the Sand Kingdom asked: "Is it going to be broadcast live? I hope it can be broadcast live to people all over the world. Regardless of success or failure, it's a great and innovative feat."

Yang Chen and the military were also discussing whether to broadcast the event live. After careful and comprehensive discussions, both sides agreed to broadcast the entire event live.

Why?

It's all for the purpose of deterring the world.

If we don't let them see it, they might think it's fake, and then it won't have a deterrent effect.

Such equipment is unlikely to be actually used in public; if it cannot serve as a deterrent, then it loses its purpose.

Xingchen Military Industry issued an announcement.

"We are pleased to announce that on June 18th at 10:6 AM, our company will be conducting a joint test with the military to intercept an intercontinental ballistic missile carrying a nuclear warhead using a plasma shield. Those interested are welcome to watch. Additionally, we would like to introduce a new aircraft. This wide-area unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has a maximum range of 8000 kilometers, can fly suborbitally, has a maximum speed of Mach 7, and can carry laser weapons, electromagnetic railguns, missiles, and other equipment. It can increase its speed to over Mach 8 by sacrificing payload capacity, and can ascend to the edge of the atmosphere. This interception mission will utilize this aircraft to transport a plasma shield device to the edge of the atmosphere for interception. Whether successful or not, it will be a great attempt, and we look forward to it together."

The announcement from Xingchen Military Industry was translated into multiple languages ​​and posted on foreign websites, prompting foreign media to rush to report the news.

Netizens from various countries left comments.

"My God, does StarCraft Military Industry have no creative bottlenecks at all? How could they develop such heaven-defying equipment? Wide-area aircraft, I've never even heard of this term before."

"With a minimum speed of Mach 7 and a maximum speed exceeding Mach 8, doesn't that mean we can disregard the air defense systems of any country in the world? First, they certainly won't be able to detect us, and second, even if they are detected, no aircraft or missiles can catch up with us. We can only watch helplessly as it comes and then watch helplessly as it goes back."

"This is not equipment that humans should have researched. What are other countries supposed to do? They can't even keep up with it and can only look up at it helplessly."

"I hope their test fails, it really has to fail, otherwise other countries will have absolutely no hope."

"Don't even think about it. Yang Chen has never failed. The fact that he dares to broadcast the live stream means he's 100% confident of success. It'll just be another live show."

Although it was late at night, the Pentagon was brightly lit, with government vehicles and military cars constantly arriving.

More than an hour later, the conference room was packed with people.

Everyone was looking at the Eagle Language version of the Starry Sky Military Industry announcement, and everyone's expression was solemn.

After a long pause, Hania said, "It's really unfortunate, one bad news after another. We still haven't figured out the problem with the plasma film, and now we have this horn-blaring wide-area aircraft. Sanchez, why don't you introduce this aircraft to everyone?"

Sanchez quickly added, "They've already released the basic parameters, but deliberately concealed the payload capacity. If their released data isn't exaggerated or incorrect, then as many media outlets and netizens have said, it can render any country's air defense system useless. Yang Chen will definitely equip it with a plasma film, meaning no radar or satellite can detect it. It can be mounted on laser weapons, electromagnetic railguns, missiles, etc. Our B-2 is nothing compared to it. So... do you all understand what I mean?" (End of Chapter)