There's something wrong with me

Chapter 214 The Return to Cause and Effect is Established!

Another year has passed in the blink of an eye.

Zhang Feng didn't care about technology or computing power at all; he just let them play around with it.

Finally, just pick the ones you can copy.

to the opposite.

Zhang Feng, who was the honorary dean, seemed to outsiders to have completely gone 'crazy' and was beyond saving during that year.

Some of Zhang Feng's former research colleagues are now trying to stay away from him and don't want to have anything to do with him.

Because within this year.

Instead of getting involved in affairs, Zhang Feng devoted himself to observing people and events.

For example, a super-large factory was built somewhere, or some natural disaster occurred.

Zhang Feng immediately began investigating their actions and obtaining accurate disaster reports.

This is essentially taking over the work of the emergency information departments.

Furthermore, Zhang Feng still forcibly took it, regardless of what others said.

Given Zhang Feng's status as honorary dean and his reputation as a godfather of science and technology, no one would say anything.

Of course, this is also because Zhang Feng doesn't compete for computing power and it doesn't affect the rescue operation.

Otherwise, there will be a lot of trouble.

……

And then time passed.

Zhang Feng has participated in more than a dozen rescue operations, both large and small.

During this time, they did not disturb anyone; they simply collected the information and learned about the cause.

The reason they did not participate in the rescue was...

Zhang Feng's current physique is only [481], so he did not reveal his strength.

Including why it's so low.

Zhang Feng was also too busy to care about the Golden Elixir.

Because the knowledge theory about novel causality is superior to the current 'convincing others by force'.

Furthermore, as long as the source of the disaster can be found and the evidence is presented to all parties.

Therefore, harmonious development is definitely better than direct suppression.

Of course, the strength that needs to be shown at that time should also be shown; this is a double guarantee.

But it's always better to reason things out first and then resort to force.

Zhang Feng preferred to reason things out, especially since this world had provided him with many new technologies.

Even if you don't care about the monks, you still have to care about the Buddha.

And through more than a year of observation.

Through various investigations, Zhang Feng finally discovered that the small earthquake and global warming were the causes that directly affected the countdown.

Furthermore, the large-scale covering of Z1 and the construction of superconducting factories, as well as the extensive clearing of mountains and forests, have also contributed to warming and minor earthquakes.

Because clearing mountains may, in small quantities, alter the stress distribution in the Earth's crust, potentially triggering minor earthquakes and affecting the propagation of seismic waves.

Although the impact is small, sometimes it is not even enough to cause an earthquake.

But all of this is causally related; it didn't happen out of nowhere.

Just like the 'butterfly effect', it is a kind of causal theory.

While searching for information about the disaster, Zhang Feng also began to look at various effects and some legal and criminal cases.

This can deepen one's understanding of cause and effect.

Ultimately, it all boils down to basic scientific logic.

In the law, for example, some not-so-outrageous events require a very precise understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship.

They all have something in common.

Moreover, these are all complete formulas with both cause and effect.

This can also be used as a basis to determine the source of the disaster.

Just like today.

Zhang Feng made inferences and distinctions based on many events.

Finally, everything was organized and standardized.

Zhang Feng was now certain that the future disasters would most likely be related to earthquakes and floods.

Because deforestation, global warming, earthquakes, and occasional torrential rains will all affect the countdown to some extent.

The reason why it wasn't identified before is because there's a lot of data being generated globally as superconductors are being developed.

It felt like a regular disaster, and besides, some of the things were too trivial.

After all, tens of millions of people around the world are involved in superconducting and Z1-related projects, and disasters happen from time to time.

This causes the countdown to constantly change up and down.

This is impossible to distinguish.

Fortunately, large-scale industry has been at a standstill for some time now, and I have come to understand the cause and effect relationship.

Now that the data isn't so complex, and I've become more specialized, I understand the situation better.

Then it becomes easy to tell.

But the construction and reclamation should continue on the same large scale as before.

Zhang Feng felt that with his current strength, he couldn't calculate it.

Even with the superconducting building, it wouldn't work, because Zhang Feng discovered that it lacked a causal judgment model.

Or rather, it has too little information about celestial phenomena, climate, and so on, and it cannot effectively connect this knowledge.

The superconducting small building is more of a professional model arrangement and calculation.

However, the virtual building in reality can perform extensive analysis because it has enough data and a wealth of information about the simulated world.

There is a high probability that the exact location can be found.

This was also what Zhang Fengyi had initially planned: to create a virtual world with causal rules.

Now, Zhang Feng's basic theoretical foundation is even more solid.

……

Another six months passed.

During a major rainstorm and hurricane event in a foreign country, Zhang Feng discovered that the disaster might be related to the ocean.

Because of this heavy rain, the overall water level in this coastal city rose by 0.2 centimeters.

In other words, this vast beach sank so much without anyone noticing.

A very subtle difference made Zhang Feng realize that something was wrong.

Logically speaking, it's true that water levels rise after a heavy rainstorm, but for a large area of ​​land to sink is just ridiculous.

But no matter how you look at it, the crisis is at the bottom of the sea.

We should go and take a look.

Zhang Feng didn't waste any time and immediately began his secluded cultivation, aiming to achieve the Golden Core stage first.

This not only improves its resistance to seawater pressure, but also prevents a large sea monster from suddenly appearing on the seabed.

……

One month later, the golden elixir was formed.

Three months later, my fitness level was 1.1K.

Zhang Feng returned to the beach and found that it had sunk a little further.

Including on the distant seaside cliffs, there were several experts-like figures leading a group of students on an investigation.

It seems that the relevant authorities have also noticed these suspicious things.

Especially on the nearby sea, there were several small vessels resembling research ships.

But looking through spiritual perception.

Zhang Feng saw that their notebooks mostly contained descriptions of normal geological subsidence.

Of course, from the outside, this all looks normal and there's nothing wrong with it.

And even if they jumped into the sea to observe the seabed ten meters below, they would have no problem.

In fact, a supervolcano cluster is forming 100 meters below the seabed through a long period of crustal movement.

If you could cut the Earth in half and look at the cross-section, you would see that the magma, which should be at the bottom, is slowly rising upwards.

Prolonged hurricanes, torrential rains, earthquakes, and soil erosion from land reclamation have combined to cause the Earth to 'go berserk' due to the long-term movement of its crust.

Faced with this situation, Zhang Feng knew that other landmasses that might have sunk were probably in a similar state.

Regarding future disasters, Zhang Feng also predicted that volcanic eruptions and crustal subsidence would cause parts of the land to sink, leading to the largest floods ever recorded, which would then cover most of the coastal areas and some inland cities.

The most destructive force of the disaster was undoubtedly the unprecedented tectonic movement.

This is absolutely a super disaster, comparable to the 'split of the Pangaea continent' in prehistoric times.

As for eliminating the source of the disaster? And stopping these crustal movements?
Zhang Feng felt this was a joke.

It may seem like he's 'saving the world,' but in the end, just as described in the mission, he can only ensure the continuation of civilization or save more people.

Although I have found and calculated these causes and effects, I cannot eliminate them.

This hidden supervolcano cluster and crustal movement are already part of the natural forces of nature.

Unless one has the power to move mountains and overturn seas, even using talismans to suppress it would be difficult to control the movement of the entire landmass.

The good thing is that I now know what the disaster was and it has cleared up my doubts.

Furthermore, the confirmation and analysis of cause and effect, as well as this piece of evidence, are all here.

Then the next things will be much easier.

Thinking.

Zhang Feng looked at the several ships on the sea.

There were quite a few people I knew on this ship.

They are all geologists and people from related departments.

I travel all over the world every day and study all kinds of information, so I'm familiar with most of the faces.

at the same time.

Zhang Feng decided to produce evidence, and he took off his sunglasses and walked towards the shore.

A few seconds passed.

When the people on the boat saw Zhang Feng on the shore, they all waved and smiled.

"Dean!"

"Professor Zhang, what are you doing here?"

Their shouts also attracted the attention of nearby tourists.

"Is that Zhang Feng, the godfather of science and technology?" The foreign tourists all recognized Zhang Feng.

After all, this is the 'Father of the New Era of Superconductivity'! "Zhang Feng? What's he doing here?"

On a small cliff not far from the sea, there was also a researcher from the Global Institute, as well as several officials.

Regarding the sinking that occurred here, as well as the recent hurricane disaster.

This has led to a large number of people coming here recently.

Zhang Feng, looking at them, spoke in a clear voice that could be heard hundreds of meters away:

"I know that what I am about to say will cause some panic."

However, in terms of cause and effect, I believe that everyone in this world has the right to know.

But things here are not that simple, nor is it a normal geological subsidence.

On the contrary, it could be a global catastrophe.

As Zhang Feng spoke, ignoring the surprised expressions of everyone nearby, he brought two fingers together and used his fingertips to guide spiritual energy.

In an instant, thousands of talismans formed, and then condensed under compression, forming a visible blue-green sword shadow.

In everyone's shocked eyes.

With a whoosh, the ten-meter-wide seawater on the shore split open for hundreds of meters on both sides, revealing the seabed that had been cleaved hundreds of meters deep below.

Lava has already started to seep out there.

Some researchers, upon seeing this, also understood what it meant.

Especially as Zhang Feng cleaved through the geological layers, a rumbling earthquake sound echoed throughout the area.

But as Zhang Feng covered the area with the earth-suppressing talisman, turned around, raised his hand, and with a suppressive gesture, lightly stomped the ground with his feet, the earthquake vanished without a trace, and the seawater behind him that had been separated gradually healed.

"My God..." Everyone on the beach was stunned by this scene that seemed like something out of a myth.

Zhang Feng pointed to the spot that had just been split open and addressed everyone again:
"Disaster was inevitable."

And as you all have guessed, I do indeed come from another dimension.

From a scientific perspective, it should be a cultivation civilization within the fourth dimension.

I am a member of the Supreme Council in our civilization's interstellar federation.

……

three days later.

In the global online meeting room.

The atmosphere was very serious, and all representatives were present.

And it's in the top position.

Zhang Feng is sitting here, enjoying very high treatment.

This is all thanks to his "borrowing the tiger's power" and using the name of "Fourfold Principles of Civilization".

But in order to help them save themselves, and also to put their minds at ease.

Zhang Feng said that it's impossible to go back now, and his own civilization can't get back either.

This would put their minds at ease, making them less afraid of being attacked by higher-dimensional civilizations.

They didn't have any ulterior motives; they were hoping to bring people over for rescue.

As for whether they will harm themselves.

I'm not afraid.

The fact that he is a Golden Core cultivator speaks for itself.

Those who aren't afraid of death can give it a try.

Zhang Feng is now very confident and speaks with great force.

This directly and effectively prevented the continuation of the previous power struggle.

And so the meeting began.

Zhang Feng was very familiar with this kind of meeting, so he directly presented the relevant materials and explained the pros and cons to them.

It was also emphasized that the development of 'dome technology' needs to be accelerated.

Upon hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought and did not respond immediately.

As Zhang Feng watched them deep in thought, he thought to himself, "To be honest..."

With their current technology, stopping a cataclysmic flood is entirely within their capabilities.

Even if some land subsides, as long as we prepare in advance and build some high-rise superconducting structures, we can still recover.

In addition, the entire population moved to the mountains ahead of schedule.

While it may not be foolproof, it at least managed to save lives on a small scale.

At least in Zhang Feng's view, the reason why the cataclysmic disaster is a disaster is because it is a large-scale, sudden event.

But now the source has been found.

The remaining question is how to ensure the safety of even more people.

Zhang Feng felt that with current technology, there were only two possibilities.

First, calculations based on the superconducting small building over the past ten years.

The theory of domes has already taken shape.

If, in its early stages, a prototype is built, ten thousand 'dome-shaped ships' could be constructed, each housing seven hundred thousand people, which would be enough to accommodate the entire human race.

Of course, superconductivity is also an option, but in terms of strength, it cannot compare to domes made of higher-grade composite materials.

However, despite the beauty of the dome, its maximum capacity, according to calculations, is only around 700,000 people.

After all, these people also need to bring various living facilities and personal belongings.

In particular, a complete living system needs to be built inside the dome, which adds a lot of weight.

It's important to know that the dome is placed in the sea, not on land, so it has to absorb the weight of these things itself.

This is a challenge related to the weight limit, and there is currently no way to optimize it better.

However, with current technology, the load-bearing capacity is not a major challenge.

At worst, we can just build more domes and spread the cost more.

Zhang Feng felt that this was feasible.

Zhang Feng also projected all of this material onto the big screen.

Then, the second method is the clumsy one.

Minimize industrial activity and prolong the disaster indefinitely.

If we can hold out until 30 years later and the disaster doesn't happen, then we might have indirectly completed our rescue mission.

If it's considered complete, then after the world freezes and I've gained enough strength, I can try to come back and deal with it.

This second one is definitely safer, but it's unclear whether it counts as a complete success.

Outside of the main storyline, it has been marked 'Save millions of people when disaster strikes'.

After thinking it over, Zhang Feng finally decided to use the first method.

Build a giant ship with a dome directly.

In this way, firstly, it can provide a significant technological boost to reality; secondly, since this world has an interstellar plan, building the dome first to ensure safety, and then building interstellar warships, are all logical steps.

No matter how you look at it, this is reasonable.

at the same time.

Without Zhang Feng saying anything, these smart people thought for a while and after looking at the data on the screen, they remembered the Dome Project that Zhang Feng had mentioned.

Although they felt that superconductivity was also an option, and even more practical.

However, through the Golden Elixir method of the 'Four-Dimensional Elder Brother'.

So much so that they felt the dome was better.

"I unconditionally trust Dean Zhang..."

"The fourth-dimensional civilization certainly sees things from a farther perspective than we do..."

"The dome is an important part of the future interstellar space network."

This is how they persuaded each other.

The Golden Elixir still possesses absolute deterrent power, far more substantial than mere evidence.

At least those who originally supported superconductivity now unconditionally support the dome.

Furthermore, Zhang Feng was also thinking that the supercomputing power in this world was far greater than that in the real world.

If the dome can be further optimized, then mechanical platforms in the real world could use the dome to build 'partial foundations'.

Because the materials used in the synthesis of domes are very different from those used in the formation of superconductors.

This allows us to utilize other raw materials on Earth.

To achieve material balance.

……

In the years that followed, Zhang Feng's dream of building a dome was realized.

After learning some of the rules of cause and effect, Zhang Feng, having completely relaxed over the past few years, also began to cultivate in seclusion, striving to quickly reach the Golden Core stage.

In a blink of an eye.

Another six years have passed.

Zhang Feng began refining his nascent soul again, aiming to reach about 70% before the end of this world.

If the next world is also a similar long-lasting world, then the Nascent Soul stage will basically be achieved.

By then, one's perception should be more powerful, and one should have more higher-dimensional abilities.

Perhaps if I encounter a similar situation again, I can try to 'fix' it with force.

Even with his current incomplete Golden Core form, his spells can cover an entire city; a Nascent Soul cultivator could cover at least three or four cities.

We will use the combined strength of three or four cities to slowly repair the underwater breaches and reinforce them with magic.

Zhang Feng felt it should be feasible, at least much better than the Golden Elixir.

……

In the following years, dome technology was developed.

The consequences of their previous reckless exploration of the superconducting technology tree have become apparent.

Specifically, the construction of the dome was very quick.

The superior transmission capabilities of superconductivity, along with the Z1's unlimited energy, enabled the deployment of ten dome-shaped warships per month.

Those who did not want to leave their homeland all went to the plateau reinforced by the dome.

Only a small portion remains on land; most people have come to the dome over the sea.

These are rows of floating 'transparent ships', and the living facilities inside are enough to allow 700,000 people to live without worry.

As for the dome material, it is a highly transparent acrylic material similar to glass.

This is similar to the high-level protective shield that Zhang Feng had envisioned.

This also indirectly made Zhang Feng realize that he had chosen the right direction for his research on protective shields.

(End of this chapter)