Chapter 680

Chapter 680: Into Space on Flesh

Haigang City, Villa Estate

Lin Jiang was having a video conference with his team of experts. Some of the experts were discussing the feasibility of space-based weapons, and they seemed to think that there weren’t major technical issues.

A space-based weapon is a type of weapon concept that involves launching existing weapons into orbit. The best way to do this is with laser weapons, but if that’s not possible, throwing something dense like a large rock could work too. If a rock is thrown down from orbit without burning up due to air friction, it would create a large crater on the ground, similar to a meteorite impact.

"So, based on what you’re saying, the current technology can definitely create space-based weapons, right?"

"Yes, a space station could be used, or we could even design a new satellite. If we work fast, we could make it within a year."

"Then let’s proceed with the redesign."

Lin Jiang said that for now, he didn’t want to weaponize the space project. He preferred it to focus on research. As for the future, they could potentially build a Space Battleship.

"Yes, sir."

"Another thing to consider is how to defend against the demons attacking into space."

"Sir, I think we don’t need to worry about this at all. Space is not like the ground, there are no reference points in space. It’s like trying to find a grain of sand in the desert, even if that grain of sand is colorful, it’s still very hard to find."

"In any case, it’s better to be cautious."

Lin Jiang nodded, the discussion ended. He hung up the phone, instructed his secretary to plan the details, allocate funds where needed, and assign tasks accordingly.

"Uncle, you seem to be a little worried about the space project."

"People are usually afraid of the unknown. We know so little about the universe."

Lin Jiang said. This era knows more about space than Blue Star, but in the grand scheme of things, our knowledge is just a drop in the ocean. The more we know, the more fearful we become.

"Haha, the best way to overcome fear is to face it head-on, as you yourself said."

"Move the thread in your hand before you speak."

"I don’t"

Cao Ying laughed and teased Lin Jiang with a piece of thread in her hand. She looked at Lin Jiang and licked her lips provocatively. Lin Jiang shivered and quickly looked away.

Lin Jiang was furious inside and wondered who had influenced Cao Ying to act like this, behaving like a thug now.

"Stop teasing me, Uncle. Let’s take a walk in space. I know you’re worried about it."

"I’m afraid I can’t do it."

"Just give it a try, try it once."

Cao Ying held onto Lin Jiang and he tried to pull away, but found his hand entangled. Lin Jiang sighed and agreed reluctantly.

They didn’t fly into space immediately. Lin Jiang arranged things first and then went with Cao Ying to a secluded place where no one was around. They flew straight up, trying to leave the planet. The most important thing was speed; without the first speed in the universe, they couldn’t escape gravity.

The first speed in the universe is around twenty-three Mach, which is twenty-three times the speed of sound, about eight kilometers per second (taking an approximate value on Earth). With Lin Jiang’s skills, he could attain this speed, but it consumed a lot of energy.

In this world, the distance from the ground to the outer atmosphere is many times greater than that of the Earth. To fly for such a long time, there must be treasures of spiritual energy for replenishment along the way.

"How are you doing? Is everything okay?"

"It’s okay."

Lin Jiang nodded, he hadn’t used the Burning Life Secret Method yet, so he could still hold on.

"This is space, it looks different from the photos, right?"

Before long, Lin Jiang and Cao Ying had reached the outer atmosphere. The space photos and videos Cao Ying had seen before were all edited. At this moment, it looked completely different. It was pitch black, soundless, and they could only communicate through telepathy.

The two couldn’t see any satellites. There are tens of thousands of satellites launched by various countries, but compared to the whole planet, they are really tiny, like looking for sand in a desert.

"Uncle, are you okay?"

"I’m okay, holding on."

Lin Jiang said that the Burning Life Secret Method has been used, mainly with Cao Ying leading, as without her it wouldn’t work and they would fall.

"Then let’s fly for a while."

Cao Ying nodded, holding Lin Jiang’s hand as they aimlessly flew in space, with various celestial bodies as reference points so they wouldn’t get lost.

After flying for a long time, they encountered a satellite. Lin Jiang and the others flew past the satellite openly.

"Uncle, look, a space station."

After a long time, Cao Ying pointed to a tiny thing ahead and said, finally seeing the space station.

"Don’t disturb them."

"Uncle, how about visiting the Lunar Base?"

Cao Ying really wanted to visit the Lunar Base, where hundreds of people were living now and she wanted to travel there.

"We can’t go, it’s too far and we may not have enough supplies. Crossing space with our bodies now is not possible."

"We can definitely make it through the Disaster Crossing Period."

"Then let’s try the Disaster Crossing Period again."

Lin Jiang said. Going to space in the Void Achieving Period is too risky. It’s safer to go through the Disaster Crossing Period.

"Okay, let’s go back."

Cao Ying nodded, and then the two of them returned within the atmosphere.

Without gravity, the two quickly fell. However, they both used a lot of spiritual energy to slow down their fall, which was more exhausting than flying to space. Lin Jiang made a mental note that next time they should bring a set of parachutes.

When they reached a certain height, Lin Jiang had the artificial intelligence connect to satellites for positioning, to avoid landing in front of the Demon Queen and causing trouble.

After landing safely, Cao Ying was very happy and went to find experts to learn more about the situation. It seemed like she really wanted to go play on the moon.

Lin Jiang was busy when he got back to the office, he immediately started dealing with various things.

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"Ancestor"

Zhou Yuan stood at the command center and connected with Lin Jiang via video.

"Zhou Yuan, how’s the situation?"

"The demon tribe has broken through two defense lines already, their attack is very fierce, and billions of demons from the Fangzhang Continent have gathered under their command."

"Send in more drones, the demons have summoned demon clouds now, our satellites can’t observe accurately."

"I know, we need to deploy more drones, we are consuming a lot now, with thousands being scrapped on average every day."

"No problem, have the demon tribe’s tactics changed?"

"We don’t have any at the moment, but the Demon Insects are the main issue. There are so many of them, too many. They’ve broken through several defense lines."

"Biological medicines targeting Demon Insects are already being developed. They will solve the issue. How are the cultivators doing?"

Lin Jiang nodded, acknowledging that Demon Insects were a big problem. There were too many of them, impossible to kill them all, as the demonic race was breeding them at an incredibly fast pace.

"The cultivators are doing fine. Nowadays, cultivators are much stronger than in our immortal cultivation era. There are many geniuses, although some perish here. It’s a real shame."

Zhou Yuan explained that modern cultivators who enter cultivation academies are usually talented in both academics and martial arts. They need to have high intelligence and exceptional talents. Comparing them to the past geniuses, many of whom fell here, shows how unfortunate it is.

"When there are too many talented individuals, their value diminishes. By selecting them with blood, it’s cruel but effective. In a few years, there will be batches of Nascent Souls being produced, making your journey easier."

Lin Jiang mentioned that there were plenty of geniuses in the immortal cultivation era as well. It’s just that there wasn’t an effective mechanism to identify them. In modern society, through widespread education, opportunities are given to them.

Mandatory education was strongly enforced by Lin Jiang, costing a lot of money. Many suggested its abolition as it was frightening how millions of newborns enrolled each year.

It was this mandatory education that provided almost every newborn with the opportunity to undergo Spiritual Root testing and basic cultivation. Even with a one in a million chance of a Spiritual Root, thousands of cultivators were born every year. As a result, there were more geniuses, but their value decreased unless they were exceptional talents.

"Sixty years have passed since the introduction of immortal cultivation techniques. The earliest group of cultivators have already reached the later stages of the Golden Core Period. In Huaxia alone, there are over fifty individuals at the Golden Core Period, and the actual number may exceed a hundred. Lin Jiang is unsure of the exact count, as some people hide their true strength, and there may be several hidden forces."

"However, these hidden forces don’t pose a threat to the overall situation. Those at the Golden Core Period can conceal themselves, but it’s difficult for those at Nascent Soul and Soul Changing levels. Lin Jiang firmly controls access to breakthrough opportunities beyond Soul Changing."