Wuhun element periodic table, rubbing black hole in Douluo

Chapter 426 Heavy Water
In the quiet room, Lin You carefully sensed the new power within his body brought about by the awakening of the deuterium element.

Unlike any other elemental power, it was not clearly defined. Instead, it was more like a more fundamental and basic energy, silently nourishing his limbs and bones, causing his body to undergo a profound transformation in a subtle way.

"The high temperature requirements of nuclear fusion are indeed an insurmountable barrier at present."

Lin You tapped his knee lightly with his fingers, his gaze deep. "But the detonation of a hydrogen bomb relies on the instantaneous high temperature and pressure generated by fission. So, the question comes back to fission itself."

He thought of the Evil Eye Tyrant skull he had absorbed before; most of its immense spiritual energy had been devoured by his martial soul, which had led to the awakening of deuterium.

However, a small portion of it still merged into his spiritual sea, greatly enhancing his perception and thinking speed.

"What I need is a means to release enormous energy instantly and generate extreme high temperatures, as an 'igniter'."

Lin You pondered for a moment and said, "If we can awaken the 'uranium' element, then it will naturally be a natural process. But before that, perhaps we can think of other ways."

He stood up and paced slowly in the quiet room.

"Uncontrolled nuclear fusion, also known as hydrogen bombs, has an undeniable deterrent effect."

Lin You's eyes narrowed slightly. "The enemies I will face in the future, whether they are those madmen from the Holy Spirit Cult, other threats lurking in the shadows, or potential conflicts with the three kingdoms that originally belonged to the Douluo Continent, all require absolute power as a backing."

He knew very well that Xue Di and Bing Di were willing to help him, Elder Mu had high hopes for him, and Xuan Ziwen and others respected him like a god. All of this was based on the potential and value he had shown.

But such external assistance is ultimately not as reliable as the power that is in one's own hands.

"Having a knife in hand but not using it, and having no knife in hand, are completely different states of being."

A cold smile appeared on Lin You's lips. "My current plan is nothing short of snatching chestnuts from the fire or food from a tiger's mouth. Once exposed, it will inevitably cause a huge uproar."

He thought of this joint operation between the original three kingdoms of Douluo Continent, Shrek Academy, and the Body Sect.

The stated objective is to strike at the Holy Spirit Cult of Evil Soul Masters, which colludes with the Sun Moon Empire. This reason is high-sounding and righteous.

"Those old foxes from the Three Kingdoms probably wish they could take this opportunity to completely cripple the Sun Moon Empire, so that it would be unable to look eastward for a hundred years."

Lin You knew perfectly well, "They tacitly approved or even secretly supported the Body Sect's attack on the Sun Moon Imperial Palace, probably because they were happy to see it happen. After all, cracking down on evil soul masters is the righteous path, but if they could take down the Sun Moon Empire's royal family as well, then in their eyes, Shrek Academy kid would be too 'savvy'."

However, they had no idea that Lin You's goals went far beyond that.

"They want a broken, vulnerable Sun Moon Empire. What I want is a complete Sun Moon Empire, one that I control secretly!"

A glint of light flashed in Lin You's eyes. "Supporting He Caitou's ascension to the throne is only the first step. With the goodwill that Mingde Hall and the entire academy have towards me, as long as their research funding and academic freedom are guaranteed, changing the emperor is not unacceptable to them."

After all, He Caitou is also a member of the royal bloodline of the Sun Moon Empire. Although he is from a collateral branch, he is nominally entitled to the right of succession.

This is more like an internal reshuffling of the palace to "set things right" than an invasion by foreign enemies.

"In this way, my status as Lin You will be instantly elevated, making me the behind-the-scenes controller of the new empire, and granting me unimaginable resources and influence."

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath. "But this is precisely the situation that the three great empires least want to see."

A divided and internally strife-ridden Sun Moon Empire serves their interests. But a Sun Moon Empire secretly integrated by Shrek Academy, possessing a complete inheritance of soul guidance technology, and potentially deeply integrated with the Shrek Academy's soul master system, would be their nightmare.

"Shrek Academy, the holy land of soul masters, and Mingde Hall, the paradise of soul masters, once these two are truly combined, the energy they generate will be far more than just one plus one."

"At that time, it will likely directly threaten the foundation of the three great empires' rule. They have no doubt that once my true purpose is exposed, those emperors will spare no effort to nip this threat 'beside their beds' in the bud!"

Lin You knew that the road ahead was fraught with danger, and he had to be careful with every step he took.

He turned his attention back to himself.

In the past few days, in addition to consolidating his enhanced mental strength from absorbing the skull, he has been researching deuterium and heavy water.

"Heavy water can be used as a neutron moderator and coolant in nuclear fission reactions."

Recalling the relevant knowledge, Lin You fell into deep thought, "Although I cannot directly trigger fission yet, heavy water itself, due to its different density and properties, may be able to develop some unique combat techniques."

He tried to mobilize the deuterium power within his body to generate heavy water.

Unlike ordinary water, this water, composed of deuterium, is noticeably more condensed, with a peculiar sluggishness.

Lin You stretched out his hand, and a ball of deep blue liquid condensed in his palm, emitting a faint chill, but more importantly, an invisible "weight".

“The sheer impact force is probably stronger than that of ordinary water element. Moreover, this sense of stagnation, if it could be applied to an enemy…” Lin You’s eyes flickered, and he began to try to release this power outward.

The air in the room seemed to have become a bit thicker.

Just as he was engrossed in his research, there was a gentle knock on the dormitory door.

"Dong dong dong."

Lin You raised an eyebrow, dispersed the heavy water from his palm, and said, "Please come in."

The door opened, and Orange stood prettily in the doorway.

Today, she wore an elegant pale yellow dress, her long hair was simply tied back, and she wore delicate light makeup, which made her already fair skin look even more flawless. She exuded a gentle and charming aura.

However, as soon as she entered the room, she frowned slightly, raised her hand to cover her mouth and nose, and coughed lightly twice.

"Ahem, Lin You, what's that smell in your room? It's not something only guys smell like. Hehe~"

Orange looked around with some confusion. "It feels... a bit stuffy, and there's an indescribable, uncomfortable atmosphere."

Lin You's heart skipped a beat. He had just been experimenting with the properties of heavy water. Although it hadn't produced any violent energy fluctuations, the heavy water molecules that filled the air might indeed give ordinary people a strange feeling.

He smiled nonchalantly: "It's probably because I've been researching some new soul-guiding materials lately, and there's a lingering smell. It's nothing to worry about."

He naturally wouldn't tell Orange about his awakening to deuterium, or even his groundbreaking idea of ​​a "hydrogen bomb."

(End of this chapter)