You Say You Believe in Science, But You Fly on a Sword - Chapter 112
Chapter 112: Return To Simplicity
In recent days, China has been unusually quiet.
After that night’s National Celebration, everything returned to normal. Except some relevant departments and enterprises, such as Military Industry Enterprises and the Ministry of Science and Technology, all increased their workload.
Reaching the Solar System Frontier within ten years means eliminating the Ghost Race within eight years at the latest.
In other words, not only the Nantianmen Plan, but also various other high technologies need to be developed quickly.
For example, space-based weapons.
Uncle Sam once made a science fiction film where, after launching satellites into space, they could use the satellites to launch steel pipes, carrying out powerful strikes on areas on Earth.
After watching this science fiction film, China immediately conducted experiments and finally determined that the power of steel pipes was not as strong as a 155 howitzer.
But China did not gain nothing; at least it laid a foundation.
And now, China can completely launch space-based weapons again.
Because they have a substitute for steel pipes: high-precision lasers.
So the space-based weapons can be used.
In the laboratory, Su Qin’an’s cell phone suddenly rang.
Thief of the World: Have you seen the news?
Su Qin’an was startled, not understanding what Old Man Liu Qiming was up to again.
Qin Shiqing’an: No, what’s wrong?
Thief of the World: Did the Ghost Race attack again?
Qin Shiqing’an: Attacking again?
Su Qin’an suddenly couldn’t understand the Ghost Race’s thinking.
Having been beaten so badly, they’ve recovered already?
Or…is the Ghost Race a masochist who likes being beaten?
Thief of the World: They didn’t attack us! They attacked extraterrestrial targets!
Qin Shiqing’an: Attacked…woccao?
What else could attacking extraterrestrial targets mean? Attacking satellites, of course!
If China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System is shot down, how will the DF Missiles be delivered?
The key is that China doesn’t have the means to defend against this.
If BeiDou is shot down, the DF Missiles will become blind!
Okay, maybe Uncle Sam will temporarily give China access to GPS, but not having our own navigation system is truly unacceptable.
Thief of the World: Don’t worry, it’s not a big deal.
Qin Shiqing’an: I advise you to explain the situation within three seconds.
Thief of the World: Their initial intention was to shoot down our BeiDou, but they missed and hit GPS instead.
Qin Shiqing’an: …
He suddenly remembered a phrase: “Among dogs, there are huskies; among nations, there is…”
Su Qin’an wanted to laugh out loud at this moment.
Look, having too many satellites isn’t a good thing for Uncle Sam, either! With so many satellites, the probability of being hit greatly increases!
Thief of the World: Don’t be too happy yet. Quickly think about whether we have a way to prevent this.
Thief of the World: We can’t just wait for them to attack, can we?
Qin Shiqing’an: What did the Ghost Race use to attack the GPS?
Thief of the World: Who knows? I only learned about the Uncle Sam GPS being shot down an hour ago.
Qin Shiqing’an: It doesn’t matter. Just launch a space-based weapon in the next few days, the kind that launches lasers from space. We have everything we need. It can be solved within a week.
Thief of the World: Will the Ghost Race let us launch it?
This is very important. After all, since the Ghost Race has the means to shoot down GPS, it’s hard to guarantee that they won’t be watching China. Once China has the idea of launching space-based weapons, they will immediately shoot them down.
In this situation, a forceful launch is difficult. It might even be a waste of money.
With the Ghost Race’s unknown weapons watching, China dare not act rashly.
Qin Shiqing’an: What’s there to be afraid of? Coat them with Ultrasonic Adsorption Paint; leave the rest to me.
He has a way.
What is the way?
It’s not a technological solution, anyway.
Although the Ghost Race and China have similar technological strengths, the Ghost Race is aiming for a Technological Revival, only needing to retrieve their technology from their glorious past one by one.
But China is different.
China needs to go from scratch, developing high technology piece by piece, and the faster the better.
One is revival, one is innovation. How could China’s speed possibly be faster than the Ghost Race’s?
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. If technological strength is insufficient, then we must use non-technological forces.
Such as…
Cultivation.
To be precise…
Drawing Talismans, Formation Runes.
In fact, upon closer examination, everything for the space-based weapons is already in place. The only thing missing is an ultra-high-power, ultra-wide-range Laser Emission Device.
But what kind of Nation is China?
No matter what they do, their efficiency is frighteningly high.
At this moment, China’s efficiency is unprecedentedly high. In less than four days, the space-based weapon was assembled, and the rocket responsible for carrying it was painted with Ultrasonic Adsorption Paint, as Su Qin’an requested.
Everything is ready. Waiting for Su Qin’an’s “I have my own method” to be implemented, then it can launch into space.
“I didn’t realize you guys are so efficient. ”
Su Qin’an looked at Liu Qiming on his right in surprise, then at the Head of Aerospace Agency on his left: “It’s done in less than a week? ”
He thought that the space-based weapon would take at least a week to launch.
“No, what do you think China’s speed is? What is China’s efficiency? ”
Liu Qiming’s voice was full of pride: “Do you really think we can’t build a hospital in ten days? ”
“Okay, okay, let’s have Academician Su demonstrate his skills! ”
The Head of Aerospace Agency smiled: “I’m very curious about Academician Su’s method! ”
“It’s clear that we’re at a disadvantage when we clash with the Ghost Race using technological means. ”
Su Qin’an said: “The Ghost Race is a fallen race. They once reached a Level 5 civilization. Now all they’re doing is Technological Revival. We can’t compete with them in terms of speed. ”
“What do we do then? ”
The Head of Aerospace Agency couldn’t help but ask: “Could Academician Su prevent their Technological Revival? ”
“We don’t even know where the Ghost Race’s lair is, how can we stop them? ”
Su Qin’an smiled: “But…if we can’t win with technological means, then we don’t compete with them at all! ”
“It’s still you! ”
Liu Qiming already understood Su Qin’an’s meaning: “So are you going to draw talismans, or set up a formation? ”
“Of course it’s a formation! ”
Su Qin’an smiled, drew the Falling Star Sword, and began to carve Formation Runes on the rocket.
Seeing that Su Qin’an had started working, Liu Qiming and the Head of the Aerospace Agency both gathered around him. Afraid of disturbing him, the two people dared not even speak, let alone breathe loudly, fearing that they would disrupt Su Qin’an’s formation and cause him to accidentally draw one or two wrong Formation Runes.
“What’s with all the tension? ”
Looking at the two old men whose combined age was more than five times his own, Su Qin’an couldn’t help but smile: “It’s just setting up a formation. I’m not at the point where I can’t speak! ”
“What’s this formation for? ”
Hearing this, Liu Qiming relaxed: “Is it for shock resistance? ”
“How could it be? ”
Su Qin’an smiled: “We don’t even know what their weapons are, how can there be absolute shock resistance? ”
“Then what is this…”
“A Concealment Formation. ”
Su Qin’an explained: “After I finish drawing the Formation Runes, you won’t be able to see the rocket. ”
“Is this formation difficult to set up? ”
The Head of Aerospace Agency curiously asked: “In the Cultivation World, how many people can set up such a formation? ”
“Not many. ”
Su Qin’an smiled: “First, you need to understand that setting up a formation requires a cultivation base. My cultivation base, in the Cultivation World, could be considered one in ten thousand without any problem. ”
“You’re that strong? ”
If Su Qin’an wasn’t still carving Formation Runes, Liu Qiming really wanted to pinch his arms and legs to see what the difference was between a one-in-ten-thousand talent and an ordinary person: “I never would have guessed! ”
“Do I have to wear my underwear outside and carve ‘I am an Expert’ on my face for you to see that I’m at the Minor Ascension Realm? ”
Su Qin’an said speechlessly: “Can you tell how strong a cultivator is just by looking at them? Have you heard of Return to Simplicity? ”
“You’ve already reached Return to Simplicity? ”
“…Let’s skip this topic. ”
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