Did the world end today?

Chapter 316 Water can no longer be boiled.
Can't we boil water anymore?

As soon as Wang Yifan finished speaking, Lin Xu frowned immediately.

Yes!

That’s right!
Previously, I had always focused on the question of "how energy is generated," but I was less interested in how energy is extracted.
This is really a problem.

In terms of the energy that the CKC fusion can produce, to extract all the energy generated by the fusion of a single CKC crystal, it might be necessary to boil the water of an entire small reservoir dry.

That's not the most crucial point. The most crucial point is that super-large generator sets are also a huge burden. The construction period alone is enough to cause a major problem for the current human world.

Of course, theoretically speaking, it is not entirely impossible to still use the method of boiling water.

After all, this thing has an overall energy conversion rate of up to 30%, and a well-designed unit can even reach 40%.

If we really want to go for it, we can always expand the scale.

However, this does indeed become a huge drag on overall efficiency.

Are there any other solutions?
With current technology, it is indeed possible.

Thermophotovoltaic conversion, superconducting magnetohydrodynamic power generation, or piezoelectric conversion.

With the current maturity of quantum technology and room-temperature superconductivity, neither of these technological paths is particularly difficult to implement.

The only problem is that its stability is extremely poor.

Both the stability of energy conversion and the stability of equipment operation are actually quite worrying.
After a moment's thought, Lin Xu did not answer immediately, but instead asked:
"Mr. Wang, what is your general plan now?"

Wang Yifan's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"We initially considered using superconducting magnetohydrodynamic power generation technology, but this technology has relatively poor safety and high operational risks."

"We need to conduct small-scale experiments first to see if there is an opportunity to further improve the integrity of the technology and the process."

"If all else fails, we'll have to revert to the traditional approach and use steam cycle power generation."

"Theoretically speaking, steam cycle power generation is not impossible, but we always feel that it is not well-matched with existing technologies."

"It's like we've already invented the internal combustion engine, but cars are still using wooden wheels."

"I see."

Lin Xu gave a brief answer, and then said:

"Please compile all the current information and all possible directions and send them to me."

"I'll take a look at the information first, and if there are any that have potential for implementation, I'll pick them out, and we'll discuss them later."

"If I really can't find a reliable solution, then I'll think of something else!"

"it is good!"

Wang Yifan answered without hesitation, but he immediately realized that his attitude was a bit too utilitarian, so he quickly added a sentence.

"I'll send it to you first, you don't need to read it right away."

"We're not in such a rush, but we should still take care of our health and get some rest."

"Don't worry, I know what's going on."

Lin Xu answered casually and then hung up the phone.

Jiang Xingye, standing to the side, looked at him curiously and asked:
"The problem with energy extraction?"

"Yes."

Lin Xu sighed softly.

"This thing isn't that difficult, but it's not that easy either."

“When I was in that world before, I didn’t pay much attention to this aspect at all.”

"I only vaguely remember that the energy extraction scheme they used seemed to be a hybrid scheme."

"Including steam cycle, piezoelectric, and thermophotovoltaic."

"But there's still a central core in this whole plan, I think..."

Lin Xu's voice gradually faded, and his consciousness began to contract in a strange way as he concentrated intently on trying to find the answer in his memory.

Unfortunately, the answer didn't pop into his head as it usually did.

After spending a full five minutes, Lin Xu finally gave up.

He looked at Jiang Xingye again and asked:
"You know what? Do you have a clue?"

"No."

Jiang Xingye shook his head, then said:
"However, I will keep an eye on this issue, and I will let you know as soon as there are any results."

"it is good."

Lin Xu nodded and stood up. After hesitating for a moment, he said to Jiang Xingye:

"I'm going to the study."

"I need to think about whether I should go directly into another world to get the answer."

"It has been more than a month since we last entered the Alliance era, and we have achieved initial and phased results in digesting the technology and information."

"I need to consider whether I should take the risk and try again."

"clear."

Jiang Xingye nodded, paused for a moment, and then instructed:
"Discuss the proposed solution with the think tank first."

"Your opportunities are now extremely limited, so make the most of them."

"I know."

At this moment, Lin Xu's expression also became somewhat solemn.

He didn't know how many more times he could enter the bracelet's world.

According to Jiang Xingye's statement when he left last time, the minimum was possibly three times.

Does "three times" mean that I can enter 2025 and 2044 three times respectively, and have three opportunities to "cultivate" myself, or does it mean that I can only "enter" that world three times?
The former is fine, but if it's the latter...
That would be a serious problem.
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After entering the next world, I'll only have a limited number of chances, right?
No, probably not.

The reason why opportunities were limited in the world of the Alliance era was due to its unique characteristics. If it weren't for Zhang Liming's creation of the "Eternal Superposition World," if it weren't for the unstable Akubieri technology, and if it weren't for the potential risk of vacuum decay, that world, like other worlds, should have offered countless opportunities for travel.

So what I need to do is get through this world as soon as possible and get the chance to restore the bracelet!

With that thought in mind, Lin Xu walked towards the study.

Jiang Xingye walked a few steps beside him and suddenly grabbed his hand.

Lin Xu turned around and saw that Jiang Xingye's expression was filled with deep worry.

"what happened?"

He reached out and smoothed Jiang Xingye's hair from his forehead, asking:

"Why this expression?"

Jiang Xingye silently shook his head and tentatively asked:

"Are you sure that nothing in that world will affect you in this world, right?"

"Don't worry, it definitely won't have any impact."

Lin Xu answered confidently, and Jiang Xingye finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"then you go."

"Be careful. It sounds cheesy, but I really don't want to lose you."

"I know."

Lin Xu patted Jiang Xingye's hand, then turned and walked into the study.

He didn't think there was much of a problem with such "adventure".

After all, the biggest risk he had ever encountered was nothing more than the perceptual confusion caused by the "time storm".

That thing was obviously not fatal—at least not to him.

And vacuum decay?
What a joke! You've been torn to shreds countless times already, why would you be afraid of this?
With a soft click, Lin Xu closed the study door.

He then immediately turned on his computer and started a think tank meeting.

Wang Yifan, who had just ended the call with him, was pulled back online, along with Qiao Anni, who had only recently gained access.

Lin Xu briefed everyone on the situation at hand, and then the group discussed the information they needed to obtain and the influence they needed to exert when entering another world with a limited number of attempts.

Since the solution had already undergone several trials and errors and was close to being mature, the focus of this discussion was only on the iterative part of the original solution.

After spending two hours, Lin Xu had roughly figured out his plan.

First, we will focus on energy extraction technology.

Second, further improve limiter technology and acquire other application technologies.

Third, attempt to explore the secrets of the "dimensional ascension lie" and try to promote research on "high-dimensional adaptability" in the Alliance Era world.

Lin Xu wrote down his plan in his notebook and let out a soft sigh.

These three goals are the focus of this entry, but that doesn't mean he has nothing else to do.

For him, other things are more like "default items" and don't need to be listed separately.

After confirming the completeness of the plan one last time, Lin Xu ended the video conference.

He then lay down on the sofa in the study and gently touched the bracelet.

The next second, consciousness was drained.

Then, it quickly fell again.
When Lin Xu opened his eyes again, he found himself in his familiar office.

This is the office of Sky Dome Technology. Everything around me hasn't changed much since I last entered the Alliance era in 2025.

But he always felt that something was missing.

What's missing?
Lin Xu looked up and around, and Jiang Xingye was sitting next to him.

He instinctively wanted to pull her up and quickly execute the pre-arranged plan to activate the "Butterfly Plan".

But in that instant, he suddenly realized a problem.

This time.
Jiang Xingye didn't say her lines!

Lin Xu looked at Jiang Xingye in astonishment. Almost at the same time, Jiang Xingye's whole body began to convulse and tremble uncontrollably.

Just as she was about to fall to the ground, Lin Xu stepped forward and caught her in time.

"boom!"

The chair slammed hard onto the ground, immediately drawing the attention of the surrounding colleagues.

Many gazes passed over the desk and landed in the direction of the two, but Lin Xu had no time to explain.

He grasped Jiang Xingye's hand, and it was ice-cold to the touch.

It seems like something's wrong with her!

Jiang Xingye's eyes trembled wildly and rapidly. Lin Xu laid her flat on the ground, trying to pry open her mouth to prevent her from biting her tongue.

But at that moment, Jiang Xingye suddenly raised his hand with all his might and stopped Lin Xu's action.

The trembling in her eyes was slowly subsiding, and Jiang Xingye's hands were still shaking, but when her gaze focused on Lin Xu, it became incredibly firm.

She spoke with difficulty, her voice trembling slightly:
"I know who you are."

"You are not the original Lin Xu."

"ZEROTH!"

"Take me away! Take me with you!"

"Time is limited. We have to go."

"Found Zhang Liming!"

(End of this chapter)