I created an extraordinary era

Chapter 716 The Future Belongs to Everyone…

After a while.

Xia Yuan left the Supreme Research Institute with a satisfied expression.

Of course, he didn't take it for nothing.

They still left behind a full three thousand source crystals.

This has far exceeded their cultivation costs; even if they sold them all, they wouldn't be worth that many source crystals.

But in reality, Lin Jing didn't want it at all, or rather, she didn't dare to want it.

Among the top human superhumans, many people have an extreme reverence for the Origin Ancestor, especially the first batch of people who entered the Origin Academy.

If these people knew that the Origin Ancestor had to pay for some "experimental materials" from them, they would probably face a lot of impeachment.

They might even deliberately trip themselves up in the future.

These three thousand source crystals are practically burning hot in my hands!
"Minister Xie, could you please return this Source Crystal to Yuan Zu for me?"

Lin Jing looked in the direction where Xia Yuan disappeared, then at the large pile of source crystals on the ground, and finally turned her gaze to Xie Xuan.

Xie Xuan couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head when he saw Lin Jing's anxious expression.

"Alright, just take what he gives you. Nobody will dare say anything."

"Consider it an extra research grant for you!"

Having said that, Xie Xuan did not linger.

With the nuclear fusion project just successfully completed, he will likely be very busy for some time to come, and he needs to hurry back to make arrangements.

Watching the two big shots leave one after another, Lin Jing shook his head and gave a helpless bitter smile.

Well, this looks like we're in for some trouble!

……

for the rest of the time.

The entire Supreme Academy, especially the Energy and Propulsion Division, entered an unprecedented state of excitement.

Huang Jinzhe practically lived in the laboratory.

He led his team to repeatedly analyze and extrapolate every piece of data generated by the continuous operation of "Jinwu-1".

"Incredible! The energy confinement efficiency is three percent higher than the highest value we simulated in theory!"

"Look here, the effect of the core matrix in suppressing plasma turbulence far exceeds our expectations!"

"Quick! Record this fluctuation pattern; it could be key to optimizing the miniaturized design of the next-generation 'Golden Crow'!"

In the laboratory, similar exclamations and heated discussions rose and fell.

Each new discovery thrilled these top researchers as if they had discovered a new continent.

Compared to cultivation, scientific research is definitely more exciting for these people.

Under Huang Jinzhe's leadership, the entire team worked almost non-stop.

They worked tirelessly, analyzing every millisecond of operational data, repeatedly verifying theoretical models, and continuously optimizing the various subsystems of the reactor.

Fortunately, these people were all Grandmaster-level experts, so they were not greatly affected.

at the same time.

Plans stamped with "top secret" and "urgent" seals were quickly drafted, reviewed, and approved.

"Golden Crow Livelihood Project Phase I: Site Selection and Construction Planning for the Ten Earth-based Fusion Reactors"

"The 'Golden Crow Expedition' Deepened Plan: Energy Upgrades and Dome Ecosystem Expansion at the Mars Base"

Breakthrough in Key Technologies for "Golden Crow Star Sea": Design of a Megawatt-Level Fusion Thruster Prototype

Xie Xuan, as the highest leader of the People's Federation, has been extremely busy lately.

He needs to coordinate various departments and mobilize massive resources to pave the way for the Supreme Academy, this war machine that has suddenly been put into full power.

Energy, construction, transportation, industry, and agriculture.
Almost every field has been put on the agenda because of the success of "Golden Crow", and countless visionary plans based on unlimited energy have been quickly developed.

Three months later.

An announcement from the People's Federation and the Supreme Academy came into everyone's view.

[The Cornerstone of Civilization, Illuminating the Future—The "Golden Crow-1" Controlled Nuclear Fusion Device Successfully Operational!]

Announcement text:

The core device of the "Golden Crow Project," a strategic energy project developed by the Supreme Academy, named "Golden Crow-1," successfully completed its first ignition three months ago, achieving continuous, stable, and controllable nuclear fusion combustion. Its energy gain factor has remained stable above 15.7, and its output power has reached the 5500 megawatt level, with all parameters far exceeding the expected design goals. This marks the official arrival of the era of inexhaustible, clean, and safe fusion energy!

This announcement was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a monstrous wave throughout the entire human world!

"Controlled nuclear fusion? Successful? When did this happen? There wasn't a single word about it!"

Almost everyone was stunned when they first saw this news.

After all, there had never been any news about controlled nuclear fusion before.

Of course, the sensational effect caused by the announcement was mainly limited to the scientific research community, industry, and high-level officials.

For the general public, the reaction was much more complex.

This technology, hailed as the "ultimate energy source," was widely discussed before the Extraordinary Era. However, with the advent of the Extraordinary Era, the fervor surrounding controlled nuclear fusion gradually subsided.

on the other hand.

Few people truly understand what controlled nuclear fusion and a Q value of 15.7 mean.

To this end, the Supreme Academy held a special press conference open to the world.

After all, human society will undergo tremendous changes in the future, and the public must fully understand the significance of this technology.

This transformation is even more significant than the arrival of a transcendent era.

Many insiders anticipate that this transformation, driven by underlying energy sources, may have a far-reaching impact on social structures that surpasses even the dawn of a new era.

After all, only a minority of people can embark on the path of the extraordinary, and the lifestyles of most ordinary people have not fundamentally changed during the extraordinary era.

For them, superhumans and energy technology are mostly things they can only see on television.

The benefits brought by controlled nuclear fusion will be tangible and reach every corner of society.

On the day of the press conference, the world's attention was focused on it.

Huang Jinzhe, as the project's chief engineer, personally served as the main speaker.

"Fellow compatriots, fellow friends!"

Huang Jinzhe's voice, clear and powerful, resonated throughout the venue through the amplification equipment.

"Today, we stand once again at the threshold of a new era. The success of 'Jinwu-1' is not only a technological breakthrough, but also a cornerstone for human civilization to move towards the next stage."

He did not use overly esoteric terminology, but instead used the most intuitive method to explain to the world the significance of controlled nuclear fusion and the changes that will occur in the future.

"First, what is controlled nuclear fusion? Simply put, it is the process of simulating the sun's energy production by fusing light atomic nuclei into heavy atomic nuclei, releasing a huge amount of energy in the process. If we master it, it means that we have created an 'artificial sun'."

"So, what does it mean for us?"

Huang Jinzhe paused, his gaze sweeping across the entire room.

"First, it means a near-limitless supply of clean energy."

"Secondly, it signifies the complete liberation of productive forces."

"Thirdly, it means that the clarion call for our true journey into deep space has been sounded."

Huang Jinzhe's speech, accompanied by a highly impactful visual presentation, clearly displayed a magnificent vision of the future to everyone.

This is no longer a vague fantasy, but a blueprint that is within reach, based on technological breakthroughs that have already been achieved.

More importantly, he clearly conveyed a message.

The future doesn't just belong to the powerful superhumans; everyone can participate in it.

Inside the rental house.

Wang Lei suddenly sat up straight in his somewhat old gaming chair, completely unaware that the half-eaten takeout bag in his hand had fallen to the ground.

His eyes widened as he stared intently at the screen, which displayed Huang Jinzhe at a press conference.

"Holy crap, unlimited energy? Within fifty years, ordinary people could be able to travel freely between Earth and the Moon, and even Mars?"

Wang Lei is just an ordinary level-two programmer who makes a living by writing maintenance code for some small and medium-sized companies.

In this extraordinary era, people like him, who have no chance to become extraordinary and whose physical abilities are ordinary, constitute the majority of society.

He once dreamed of being like those powerful superhumans.

But the reality is that he couldn't even get into a top high school, and every day he faced tedious code and a meager salary just to make ends meet.

As for traveling to Xinyuan City?
He simply couldn't bear to part with it.

Although the boat tickets are cheap, a round trip still costs 200,000.

And this is just the cost of the boat ticket; I've heard that prices in Xinyuan City are extremely high.

A single trip would cost at least 300,000 yuan.

For someone like him who can't save even a few thousand yuan a month, it's out of the question.

But now, the man on the screen named Huang Jinzhe, the chief engineer of the "Golden Crow Project," is describing a future that he can also touch, in an extremely confident tone.

Wang Lei's heart started beating even faster.

He seemed to see it all: in the future, tickets to the moon and stars would no longer be astronomically expensive, perhaps as affordable as buying an international plane ticket in the past, something that could be achieved by saving up for a few months.

He imagined himself standing in a transparent observation cabin, watching the blue Earth beneath his feet gradually shrink, and the Moon and Stars magnifying before his eyes.
This experience is irreplaceable by any other visual.

He even thought further ahead.

If the cost of interstellar travel is significantly reduced, will the Moon, or even Mars, also need programmers like him to maintain base systems and develop software adapted to extraterrestrial environments?
Although he is an ordinary person, his professional skills are useful in any place that requires intelligence and automation!

An unprecedented sense of participation and possibility surged through his body like an electric current.

He is no longer just a passive observer of the changing times; he seems to have the opportunity to become a part of driving this change.

They have the opportunity to personally visit those places that can only be seen on television or even in science fiction novels.

He suddenly bent down, picked up the takeout bag that had fallen to the ground, and haphazardly placed it on the table. His hands then began to type rapidly on the keyboard.

The light from the screen reflected on his face, which was flushed with excitement, and in his eyes, which had been tired from staring at code for a long time.

At this moment, he shone with boundless anticipation for the future and a gleam of eager anticipation.
(End of this chapter)