Did the world end today?

Chapter 334 Large-Scale Interaction

do not leave Me?
Jiang Xingye's words were clearly not a key clue, but rather a simple reminder she gave to Lin Xu and to her other self in that world.

but
The way you're saying this makes it sound a bit like you're obsessed with being in love.
Based on Lin Xu's understanding of Jiang Xingye, she most likely wouldn't say something so love-struck.

Therefore, it is very likely that there is another meaning behind her words.

As for why not explain things more clearly...
Is it because her information was incomplete, or perhaps she wasn't even sure of the specifics and only suddenly thought of it as she was about to leave, thus issuing a vague reminder?

That makes sense.

Regardless of the circumstances, since this message came from the bracelet world, I still have to pass it on to Jiang Xingye.

Lin Xu stood up and walked to his desk, where he wrote down the latest clues in his notebook.

The world's capabilities in the "Age of Leap Forward" change based on the integrity of its civilization; the stronger the civilization's integrity, the stronger the world's capabilities. Currently, humanity in the Age of Leap Forward already possesses the ability to "recall world memories."

The second incantation has been recited; verification results await.

Currently, the Ascension Era lacks the technology related to dimensional adaptation, but this technology will be acquired as civilization's completeness increases.

After writing down all the clues, Lin Xu got up and walked out the door.

It was already 6 p.m., time for dinner.

Jiang Xingye and Qin Feng were already waiting at the entrance. On the way to the cafeteria, Lin Xu told Jiang Xingye the information he had received in the bracelet world.

Upon hearing his words, Jiang Xingye looked completely bewildered.

"Don't leave you? What kind of message is that?"

"Information transmission from that world to this world is already difficult enough, so how could such a statement come out?"

"That's also a question I don't understand."

Lin Xu shrugged and then replied:

"But overall, the logic by which people in the 'Age of Leap Forward' process information is quite different from ours."

"After all, they are a 'pseudo-four-dimensional civilization,' and their perception of time and causality is very different from ours."

"Perhaps she felt this matter was very important?"

"Perhaps, through causal connections that we cannot see, she determined that 'don't leave me' was of decisive significance?"

"Too."

Jiang Xingye nodded thoughtfully.

“The logical connections they see are network-like, while what we see is linear.”

"From the perspective of network logic, things that are not important in a linear sense may indeed be very important."

"But what exactly did she mean when she said 'don't leave you'?"

"Does it mean I don't want to be separated from you in a physical sense, or that I don't want to break up with you?"

"Who knows?"

Lin Xu suddenly laughed with ill intent.

"But no matter what, staying by my side is the best and safest option."

"Most of the projects you're involved in are already running smoothly, and even if you're not on-site, you can still make progress through remote communication."

"So, you might as well just stay locked up with me."

"Wow, this is the first time I've heard such a powerful PUA reason."

Jiang Xingye shook his head with amusement. The two walked into the cafeteria side by side. After sitting down at a table, Jiang Xingye continued:
"Let's go back to the question we discussed earlier."

"It is now basically certain that the 'four-dimensional civilization' operates by broadcasting across all dimensions, pulling up and bringing into higher dimensions three-dimensional and even two-dimensional civilizations to complete the integrity of the four-dimensional civilization."

"Look, this approach can actually be simply summarized as 'casting a wide net.' You don't need to consider the foundation of civilization or the level of development; you just cast a line whether there are any opportunities or not, right?"

"But at the same time, the information you receive, or your 'functionality', is completely the opposite."

"You are highly specialized and specifically enhancing a world; even the way you enter higher-dimensional channels and interact with the world is meticulously designed."

“There is a huge contradiction between the two—or rather, not a contradiction, but a kind of complement.”

"I have a feeling that the role of our world may be far more complex than we think."

"Perhaps... our world's premature dimensional ascension is also part of the plan?"

"Probably."

Lin Xu nodded slowly.

That's why he wanted to figure out why the bracelet was a bracelet.

Clearly, even after achieving dimensional ascension, humanity's mission and tasks are far from over.

The bracelet became the most important clue for completing this task.

"However, to understand this issue, it's not just about the civilization I saw in another world becoming complete; we also need to ascend to a higher dimension as soon as possible."

How are the various projects progressing now?

Although Jiang Xingye is currently mainly involved in the Zhuzhou Ring Project, due to her special status, she is aware of the progress of most projects.

So much so that when it came to work-related issues, Lin Xu often used her directly as a secretary.

Fortunately, Jiang Xingye didn't take it to heart.

"The CKC fusion project is basically nearing completion. On Bai Mo's side, the construction of the Yaohu fusion reactor is almost finished, and the energy extraction device has also been deployed."

"The biggest problem they are facing right now is not the equipment itself, but the numerous social problems caused by the energy transition."

"Social problems?"

Lin Xu was stunned for a moment.

What kind of social problems?

"Mass unemployment."

Jiang Xingye let out a soft breath.

"There is a significant time lag between the time the Yaohu Fusion Reactor went online and the time the limiter was completed, so we have a large amount—to be precise, a massive amount of redundant energy that cannot be consumed."

"The electricity provided by Yaohudui alone is enough to meet the electricity needs of the four surrounding provinces. We simply don't have that much equipment to consume such a huge amount of electricity."

"Traditional energy storage methods are not feasible. The only option at present is to switch the main functional equipment."

"In other words, a large number of power generation facilities will be decommissioned, and in the process, mass unemployment is almost a certainty." "This is also a huge test for the Countercurrent Project team."

"However, this is only the first test."

"If this continues, there will be more and more cases like this."

"understood."

Lin Xu frowned deeply.

This is indeed a rather serious problem.

In fact, the simplest and most direct method is simply to consume this part of the workforce through a large amount of technical and skills training. At worst, it's just about overdrawing debt to increase unemployment benefits.

In any case, with energy resources being virtually unlimited, even financial manipulations that push the limits of human imagination can no longer shake the foundations of this world.

However, the problem is that too much redundant manpower can also lead to social instability.

For decision-makers who prioritize efficiency, this is not an optimal solution.

Thinking of this, Lin Xu asked:
"So how do they plan to solve this problem?"

Jiang Xingye smiled slyly and replied:
"You won't think of it."

"Sent to Africa?"

Jiang Xingye's eyes widened.

"how do you know?!"

Is it really true?

shit
What a colonial era this is!
Lin Xu was both amused and exasperated, but upon further reflection, he realized that this was indeed the only suitable solution at this stage.

Even this is merely a stopgap measure.

After all, with the enormous productivity boost brought about by massive energy resources, human beings can transform the environment almost "cost-free," and the speed of transformation will be quite astonishing.

Before long, the entire potential of the Earth will be exhausted.

And by then...
Humanity's journey must then extend into space.

After composing himself slightly, Lin Xu began to speak:
"We need to get the Akubier technology out of the water as soon as possible."

"After CKC crystal fusion is achieved, we should be close to Akubierri, right?"

"Theoretically, it's only one step away."

Jiang Xingye swallowed a mouthful of soup and then replied:
"In fact, we have already observed the obvious Akubier phenomenon in the last space fusion experiment."

"One of the two targets located near the fusion center was pushed 19 light-years away, and the other was pushed 274 light-years away."

"The warp bubble protection device has proven effective—at least our quantum communication equipment did not fail."

"But whether the human body can withstand the unknown impact of warp bubbles is still a big question."

"I estimate that once the Acubier engine is officially developed and after several animal experiments, this technology will be ready to mature."

"As for the timeframe... two years? Three years?"

"Anyway, it will be a little slower than limiter technology."

"That will be soon."

Lin Xu put down his chopsticks and nodded in satisfaction.

In the foreseeable future, a series of disruptive and groundbreaking technological landscapes are already clearly visible.

The future of humanity is brighter than ever before.

"Are you full?"

Lin Xu stood up and asked:
"go home?"

"Let's go."

Jiang Xingye also got up, but just then, Qin Feng suddenly walked in from outside the door.

"have some problem."

Qin Feng's voice was deep.

"what is the problem?"

Lin Xu's heart tightened instantly.

He knew that every time Qin Feng told him there was "a problem," it was never a small problem.

"A high-dimensional channel that was not in our records has been discovered."

"And there was also interaction."

interaction
In the jargon surrounding higher-dimensional channels, such interaction specifically refers to interaction with people.

"How many people? How serious are the consequences?"

Lin Xu pressed on with more questions, and Qin Feng took a deep breath and replied:

"27 people."

Lin Xu was dumbfounded.

“27???”

"Are you kidding me? Where did all these people come from?!"

"Hiking team".

Qin Feng replied in a deep voice:
"That's not the biggest problem. The biggest problem is..."

"Among the participants, some received high-dimensional information."

"Although we have tried our best to suppress it, this information has already been spread."

What specific information does it include?

Lin Xu had already vaguely guessed the answer.

Qin Feng's answer confirmed his guess.

"end."

(End of this chapter)