Daily Evolution from Mastering Tai Chi

Chapter 705 - 448: Unprotected Moon Landing (Part 2)

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Under the high-energy conditions of the decomposition of this extraterrestrial crystal cluster, it is essential to channel the energy; otherwise, if the body cannot disperse the energy, it will start to mutate automatically. This is what happened when the researcher initially experimented with mice. Under such massive energy overflow, the body can easily evolve in unpredictable directions, potentially resulting in some failed evolutions.

The reason the megalodon could evolve in the correct direction is its massive body size, which is sufficient to digest this energy. However, this also means that its evolutionary cycle is very long, requiring millions of years to achieve a very low degree of evolution. Although the human body is not small, it’s not large either. Thus, after absorbing excessive energy, it is easy to become irritable and unbearable. If more energy is absorbed further, it might also end up like the mouse experiment.

However, if a cultivation technique is used to channel the energy, this problem can be solved. The numerous Inner Power Techniques created by humans can all resolve this issue. Yet, these cultivation methods have a significant drawback: they are difficult to master. The cultivation spells are too abstract and require certain insight to practice. Therefore, they need modification to become a qualified cultivation technique.

"Channeling energy? What should we do?" the researcher asked with a worried look. The concept of energy is too abstract, especially within the human body. It can be understood as a nutrient component or as electrical and thermal energy. Wang Ye’s mere mention of channeling energy was incomprehensible to them.

Wang Ye pondered for a moment, casually searched the internet for an inner cultivation technique, modified it with his experience, and handed it to the researcher: "Let him practice this. He should return to normal within two days."

The researcher took the technique and began to read carefully.

A moment later, he exclaimed in astonishment, "Is this... a Breathing Technique?"

He looked at Wang Ye in surprise, with a surge of inner thoughts.

Was Wang Ye serious? Suggesting a Breathing Technique in such a situation?

Is this what is called energy channeling? Could the energy Wang Ye mentioned be the mysterious Inner Qi?

The researcher wanted to ask Wang Ye what it was all about,

but recalling Wang Ye’s past training with athletes,

he swallowed his questions.

Forget it... let’s try it, maybe it will work?

Seeing the researcher handing the Breathing Technique to the participant, Wang Ye left the basement satisfied, continuing to head towards Old Yi’s office.

A moment later, he landed in front of an office building, walked up the stairs to the second floor, and knocked on an office door.

An elderly voice came from inside the door: "Come in."

Wang Ye pushed the door open and entered. Old Yi paused his working fingers upon seeing the figure.

"Wang Ye? Take a seat. What brings you here today?"

Wang Ye sat on the sofa and said, "I wanted to ask, what is our current nuclear weapon stockpile?"

Old Yi smiled and said, "It’s more than you think. Why do you ask?"

Wang Ye: "I have a plan. I’d like to discuss it with you."

Old Yi moved his hand away from the keyboard, intrigued, "Go on, what’s the plan?"

Wang Ye calmly stated: "I want to challenge enduring a nuclear blast and landing on the Moon unprotected."

"What?" Old Yi’s expression instantly froze.

If it were matters within Earth’s realm, he still has some decision-making power.

However, when it comes to outer space activities, he has no authority to intervene.

It’s crucial to know that matters concerning the Moon have implications for the entire Earth’s safety.

Moreover, nuclear explosion tests are notorious for causing intense nuclear radiation and environmental pollution.

Although it’s not entirely infeasible, it’s not within his purview to make decisions like that. If a decision is to be made, it requires convening a meeting for collective discussion and insights.

"Hold on, since you’re making this request, does it mean you are confident in surviving amidst a nuclear blast and the outer space environment?" Old Yi continued to question.

Wang Ye thought for a moment and replied: "I wouldn’t say completely confident, but about 80% sure."

Old Yi shook his head, "Having 80% confidence is already exaggerated."

Not to mention 80%, even 10% is quite an exaggeration. The momentary temperature at a nuclear blast’s center is in the millions, enough to melt any material.

Though it’s only a fleeting temperature, its power remains formidable. He wanted to question further but suddenly recalled Wang Ye’s strength tests at the Nemo Point two days ago. With such physical prowess, perhaps accomplishing these two tasks is feasible.

More importantly, allowing Wang Ye to achieve these runs inherently has no adverse effects on them.

It also demonstrates their capability, aiding them in achieving the impossible in outer space.

Although humans are already capable of space travel, space suits are overly cumbersome and not as convenient as Wang Ye’s unprotected space voyaging.

Old Yi contemplated for a long time before saying: "This matter might need some discussion, a decision can’t be made lightly, I’ll give you a definitive answer in about five days. In the meantime, you can train well to prepare for the challenge."

Wang Ye nodded: "Alright."

Although Old Yi didn’t say it outright, Wang Ye could probably guess that there’s an 80 to 90% chance this will happen.

The country has no reason to refuse such a request since their nuclear weapon reserves are already quite large, one nuclear bomb is hardly a concern.

Moreover, there have been a total of six lunar landings in human history; one more wouldn’t be too many. However, it’s worth noting that since the 1970s, humanity hasn’t returned to the Moon.

It’s been over fifty years now.

And among those limited six missions, all were NASA-led manned lunar expeditions, sending a total of 12 astronauts to the Moon. In other words, Wang Ye’s country hasn’t landed there even once.

The reasons for this are numerous, but the major one can be summed up in a single phrase.

"The benefits do not outweigh the costs."

Manned lunar missions involve an immense project, requiring numerous departments to collaborate, involving thousands of people, and expending countless resources before achieving a manned lunar landing. Hence, the cycle for manned lunar missions is exceedingly long, albeit the United States first succeeded in 1969, NASA engaged in exhaustive preparation over nearly a decade, including numerous unmanned lunar orbit mission preparations.

But what was the ultimate outcome? Through several lunar explorations, humans brought back many lunar soil and rocks, discovering the Moon harbors little of substantial value, although rich in mineral resources, the difficulty in extraction is quite high, it’s far easier to mine from Earth’s oceans.

Consequently, in the following decades, humans gradually shifted their lunar exploration focus, halting manned lunar projects, opting instead for more cost-effective and lower risk unmanned lunar explorations.

With unmanned exploration technology available, why employ manned technology? Knowing that each astronaut is a valuable resource, their loss in space or on extraterrestrial bodies renders the effort unworthy of the risk.

However, domestically there remains a plan for manned lunar missions in the coming years, not primarily for resource exploration but to build a transit station on the Moon, given its one-sixth gravity compared to Earth, making rocket and spacecraft launches easier, conserving energy, and allowing for further explorations of other planets.

Thus, manned lunar landings remain an unavoidable step.

And Wang Ye’s unprotected Moon landing could significantly reduce such expenses domestically. He virtually anticipates receiving tasks for his Moon expedition, the state certainly won’t let him wander the Moon aimlessly.

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