Did the world end today?

Chapter 190 Want to know what the Big Filter is?

大过滤器
Lin Xu recalled that when he first heard this term in high school, it was described as something like a meteorite crisis or a shortage of resources.

But now, when I see it with my own eyes, I find it to be so elusive.

If it weren't for the examples Zhang Liming gave, I would never have been able to understand this thing.
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Even so, he could sense what a desperate moment this was.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Xu began to speak:
"We are now probably really entering the darkest age of physics."

"dark?"

Zhang Liming waved his hands repeatedly.

"Without access to higher dimensions, this would indeed have been the darkest of times."

"But don't we have a higher-dimensional channel now?"

"This is equivalent to us tearing a hole in this wall."

"Although this opening is not permanent and can be repaired at any time, at least we can see the outside world."

"Now I know why the Americans went to geostationary orbit to detonate nuclear bombs."

"They are likely trying to use the simplest, most direct, and most effective method to create a high-energy reaction to verify this idea."

“The explosion in geosynchronous orbit is just the first step – or rather, just a verification process.”

"They will definitely try to create an even bigger stir."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Xu frowned.

"You mean they've already discovered the existence of this wall, this filter?"

"No."

Zhang Liming shook his head.

"I'm certain they have absolutely no idea what this wall is."

“They just intuitively sensed that this thing existed; they certainly didn’t know it was related to holographic duality.”

"Because if they had known, they should have reached the high-level energy level from the beginning."

"It's very likely that they only heard snippets of information from Zhou Yue—perhaps Zhou Yue himself kept it a secret from them, or perhaps Zhou Yue himself simply didn't understand what it was."

"But all in all, they are not in the lead."

"No, they were in the lead at the beginning."

"But not anymore."

Wow, it feels so good to snatch that win!

Zhang Liming resumed his somewhat carefree attitude, and Lin Xu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

This went so smoothly?

No, it can't be said that it went smoothly.

If I hadn't located the key person myself, if I hadn't grasped the crucial clues, I don't know how much longer I would have had to search before finding the answer to this question.

What is a time-based pincer movement?
Before leaving Zhang Liming's residence, Lin Xu asked the most crucial question.

How credible do you think this inference is?

Zhang Liming raised his hand and gave a slap.

"Fifty percent?"

"No, it's completely under control."

Zhang Liming said in a very serious tone:

"How credible it is is actually not important at all."

"Importantly, we have proposed a theory that is logically consistent and falsifiable."

"Just like the Americans, do they really have some completely correct theory?"

No, they didn't.

"However, they will still play the information they have as a card to play."

"We're in the same boat. Now, we have our own trump cards."

"Moreover, our trump card is much stronger than theirs!"

It was already 9 p.m. when we left Zhang Liming's residence.

Only then did Lin Xu realize that his stomach was growling with hunger.

I haven't had dinner yet!

Qin Feng was already waiting at the door. The two returned to the coordination team office together. After a brief report on the situation, Lin Xu finally returned to his own office.

Jiang Xingye was sitting in his office waiting, with Ayana—or more accurately, Aishwarya—sitting beside him.

Upon seeing Lin Xu enter, Jiang Xingye spoke to Aishwarya:

"It's time for the children to go to sleep."

"Let this uncle take you to bed, okay?"

Aishwarya nodded obediently, glanced at Lin Xu with a hint of reluctance, and then turned to leave with Qin Feng.

Jiang Xingye took out the food from the insulated container under the table, clicked his tongue twice, and said:

"This little girl has really become attached to you—she's very dependent on you."

"may be."

Lin Xu answered casually:
"Just like a newly hatched chick, it mistakes the first person it sees for its mother."

"Speaking of which, have there been any new developments in the research on her?"

"nothing now."

Jiang Xingye replied:

"She has unlimited potential, but it won't be easy to unlock."

"David Julius is also studying her, and scholars in the field of biophysics in China have also become involved."

"Progress won't be that fast—but she does drop some new information every now and then, which is quite useful."

"Oh huh?"

Lin Xu sat down opposite Jiang Xingye.

So what new information is there today?

"After verifying the death list, we are now basically certain that those people's deaths are related to Zhou Yue."

"However, the way Mnemosyne technology works is very strange."

"Those people never entered higher-dimensional channels—how were their minds implanted?"

“Ayana said Zhou Yue would draw blood from her, but how can blood and blood products affect a person’s mind?”

"It's very strange in short—let the professionals study it."

"And you? How are things on your end?"

"It can be said to be a resounding victory," Lin Xu said with a smug smile.

"We have initially found out what Zhou Yue's trump card is."

"Next, we will focus all our efforts on promoting technological progress and cooperation."

"That's amazing?"

Jiang Xingye picked up a chicken leg and put it into Lin Xu's bowl, then asked:
"So what?"

Lin Xu recounted Zhang Liming's speculation to Jiang Xingye, who nodded thoughtfully after listening.

"So, this matches our initial speculation."

"Having seen it all, looking back, I realize that my initial choice was the right one."

"??? What about me in this regard?"

Lin Xu looked at Jiang Xingye with a wry smile and said:

"What do you mean? Are you starting to prepare me for this?"

"I'll give you a shot in the pig's butt!"

Jiang Xingye rolled his eyes.

"Literal meaning! Do you understand the literal meaning!"

"Oh!"

Lin Xu finished the chicken leg in a few bites, ate a few mouthfuls of rice, and then stood up and said:

"Let's go."

"I'm not eating this stuff today—it's been a long time since I had a late-night snack. I'm going to get some barbecue instead."

Let's celebrate!

"Oh!"

Jiang Xingye jumped up.

Are there any other activities after the barbecue? Do I need to bring my ID?

Lin Xu said through gritted teeth:
"Come to my room after you finish eating. If you don't, you're a dog."

Jiang Xingye blinked and said pitifully:

"If it must be a dog... I..."

Her eyes were lingering, and just as Lin Xu was about to lose control and hug her, she suddenly changed the subject.

I'll send you flying with one punch!

"Nobody's a dog anymore in this new era!"

As she spoke, she skipped and hopped toward the door.

Lin Xu couldn't help but shake his head.

How did someone with such an unconventional way of thinking become a pollen?

The next morning, when Lin Xu woke up, the secure machine was already filled with all sorts of information.

The impact of the US's latest nuclear test in space is considerable; at least one businessman has completely broken ties with Congress because of the damage to the satellite.

Meanwhile, virtually every country with a name in the international community condemned their failure to provide prior notice.

Except for a few.
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Jiang Xingye is wrong. Who said there are no dogs in the new era?
Isn't it?

Even some high-ranking politicians shamelessly touted the US's reckless and disregard for the big picture as a beacon of human civilization.

Phrases like "embarking on a thorny path" and "becoming a pioneer for humanity" are truly lavish in their praise.

Ironically, the people who said these things probably don't even know what the Americans really want to do.

Who cares anyway?
Just blow it!
What son doesn't praise his father?

Lin Xu got bored and crossed out all the irrelevant information, leaving only one useful piece of information.

"An emergency consultation meeting is about to be held."

The time will be 4 hours later.

Lin Xu jumped out of bed and quickly finished washing up. He didn't even bother to call Jiang Xingye—not only Qin Feng, but also Wang Yifan, Chen Yixin, and others were already waiting in the living room of his room.

Although no one woke him up, Lin Xu could tell that the situation was quite urgent.

As he dressed, he asked:
"What's going on now?"

"The US has requested that negotiations begin on the issue of high-dimensional channels."

Chen Yixin replied.

"High-dimensional passage?"

Lin Xu stared in astonishment, his eyes widening.

He had initially thought the Americans would come up with a more plausible excuse.

But now it seems they're not planning to act anymore?
But that's okay.

People really don't have time to act anymore.

Thinking of this, he asked:
"What's the specific situation?"

Chen Yixin replied:

"The purpose of the negotiations is to advance subsequent large-scale cooperation projects, and that is undeniable."

"They also put forward a series of consultation requests, most of which were reasonable and acceptable."

"However, there are a few points that they have listed as preconditions for negotiations."

"The first condition they demanded was that we return Ayana to them."

"Secondly, they asked us to explain the specifics of the 'Stone of Destiny'."

"Thirdly, they demanded that Zhou Yue be executed on a humanitarian basis."

“We cannot accept any of these three demands—even if Zhou Yue is to die, it is not up to them to decide.”

"Yes."

Lin Xu nodded.

After thinking for a moment, he spoke:
"All requests can be rejected."

"Don't worry, they will continue negotiations."

"We now have a trump card in our hand."

"If they want to keep arguing with us, just ask them one question."

Want to know what a large filter is?

"If you want to know, just do as we say!"

(End of this chapter)