Building a Gaming Empire From Scratch - Chapter 1415

Chapter 1415: Chapter 1271: [Positron Reactor Engine] Public Test!

Chapter 1415: Chapter 1271: [Positron Reactor Engine] Public Test!

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When Lincoln announced the end of the press conference, the most panicked were the intelligence officers and aerospace engineers from various countries.

They regarded the lengthy Game content presented earlier as nothing more than a spectacle.

Only the content about Spirit Realm genuinely surprised them.

And when Lincoln gestured that the press conference was over, they almost wished they could rush onto the stage and grab Lincoln by the collar to interrogate him about radar jamming and new technologies.

Fortunately, Lincoln was only teasing everyone…
He had said he would discuss it at the press conference, and he intended to keep his promise.

The next moment, Lincoln’s voice indeed rang out—
“For a long time, there has been a voice of concern: the fear that overindulgence in a fictitious world would lead to the stagnation of society and the decline of civilization.”
“I understand these concerns, but I believe: we should not let one drawback deter us from moving forward.”
“There are many reasons.”
“However, time is limited, so here I will mention just one reason: a new technology often lays the groundwork for many more cutting-edge technologies.”

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“Like the Hibernation Technology now being rolled out nationwide, benefiting countless terminal patients and those at the end of their lives—if not for the virtual world, the development of Hibernation Technology would have been forced to halt at an impasse, potentially leading to a prolonged dilemma or even abandonment.”
“Instead, as it stands now: we can circumvent the problem through the virtual world by initially realizing hibernation through surgery, and then use the experience and knowledge gained from the hibernation surgery to circle back and complete the full scope of Hibernation Technology.”
“Not to mention: with Spirit Realm, we can allow people to hibernate while keeping their consciousness clear, spending their lives normally, rather than becoming mentally chaotic, abandoning their loved ones, and being forgotten by time.”
“Yet, this is still not the end.”
“Following the technology tree of [Digital and Information], we have taken another major step forward—what it is, I will not reveal just yet.”
“Moreover, an even more ultimate goal has already come into my view—what it is, I will still not say for now.”
“But all of this is real, and I can assure you: Spirit Realm is far from being the final destination.”
“Even, in some ways…

Spirit Realm is also just a beginning.”
The real reason Mavis came into being, the vague and abstruse [Sea of Information Universe] mentioned by Doctor Darkstar—Lincoln certainly wasn’t going to give up after just hearing the name.

If this entity could communicate with multiple worlds through some incomprehensible means, that in itself might represent the culmination of a particular technological trajectory.

—Anyway, Lincoln didn’t believe it was a natural occurrence.

But for now, this planet was far from ready to explore the Sea of Information Universe, they would need to delve deeper and farther along this path before they could touch that threshold.

And Spirit Realm, it was the tool to touch that threshold.

Lincoln’s words stirred billions of people.

The globally interconnected [Spirit Realm], merging virtual and actual realities, was already an inconceivable and unimaginable entity.

But in Lincoln’s words, this was still only a beginning.

What kind of monumental and magnificent entities could be worthy of the term “final destination”?

How far into the future were Lincoln’s eyes gazing?

The Little Princess stood behind Lincoln, looking at him with eyes that seemed to twinkle with starlight.

Audiences on countless airships quieted down subconsciously, waiting for Lincoln to continue his enlightening discourse.

However, after discussing the necessity of Spirit Realm, Lincoln suddenly changed the subject:
“Despite this, we cannot ignore the issues of concern they raised.”
“So, how do we solve this problem?”
“My idea is simple: if the real world is not enticing enough, then we strengthen its appeal!”
“This is also another announcement I have to make.”
“Outside of Cloud Dream, I will establish another new company, and its name will be—[Stars]!”
“The vision of this company is just four words: [Toward the Stars].”
“And the first product of this company—”
“I will demonstrate it for everyone later—not because I want to keep you in suspense, but because you might not believe it if I just tell you directly.”
“So before that, let me show you something.”
“Our current location is: the Tongchuan Rocket Engine Test Stand.”
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Lincoln pointed at the distant buildings.

“This is the largest test platform in Asia, spacious enough for most of the rocket engines around the world today.”
“But for our engine, it’s still too cramped!”
“Therefore, some minor modifications have been made here to accommodate today’s test and demonstration.”
“At this very moment, in reality, three hundred drones equipped with HD cameras and precision sensors are circling around the test platform, providing us with the most authentic imagery and sensations.”
“Inside the test platform, all employees have evacuated, and robots will carry out all procedures.”
As he spoke, Lincoln stepped out of the airship and walked step by step into the air, as if treading on it.

The others also squeezed toward the edge of the airship, looking ahead at Lincoln and the engine test platform in the distance.

Lincoln had disclosed a lot of information in a short time, about the new company and its outrageous vision, leaving everyone a bit overwhelmed and only able to follow his pace.

Only the aerospace engineers were immediately excited upon hearing Lincoln’s words.

[Towards the Stars]!

This was their vision too, something they strove for their entire lives, something they yearned for deeply!

The romance of space professionals was fully reflected therein.

However, the next moment, many intelligence officers also changed their expressions at Lincoln’s words—
“Let’s not waste any more time, shall we begin?”
“Oh, wait, I almost forgot—if I’m not mistaken, right now, there must be some satellites watching us from the near-Earth orbit right above Tongchuan?”
“I suggest you change your orbit soon.”
“I’m a kind-hearted person and don’t want to cause unnecessary damage, so…

I’ll give you three minutes.”
Ordinary players and netizens were full of question marks and confused.

But the intelligence and aerospace agencies of Amerika and the European Union were instantly on edge—
“What does he mean by that?!”
“Is this a warning?

Will he retaliate if we continue our surveillance?”
“No!

He said he does not want to cause unnecessary damage!

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Does this mean that if we don’t change orbit and move out of the way, we’ll suffer damage from the test?”
“But how can that be?

What can cause such strong interference to satellites in near-Earth orbit from the ground?”
“Impossible!

Absolutely impossible!”
…

“Enough talking!

Are we diverting or not?”
In two different ground control centers, the same shout erupted.

“Move!” commanded the Director of the European Union Aviation Administration decisively, “Better to err on the side of caution!”
“No diversion!” responded the Director of the Amerika Aerospace Agency, “At most some signal collection equipment will be interfered with!

It’s not a big problem!”
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Players whispered to each other, excitedly discussing the meaning behind Lincoln’s words.

Meanwhile, Lincoln floated patiently outside the airship, waiting for the countdown to reach zero.

The three minutes passed in the blink of an eye.

“OK, time’s up!” Lincoln spoke again, “Well then, everyone, get ready.”
“[Positron Reactor Engine] public test for the first time!

Output efficiency: 5%, get ready—”
“Ignition!”
“What?!” All aerospace engineers and scientific research workers were so shocked upon hearing the name of the engine from Lincoln’s mouth, they couldn’t express their amazement!

The Director of the Amerika Aerospace Agency turned pale, turned around, and shouted, “Change orbit!!”
But unfortunately…

it was already too late!

At the engine test platform, a brilliant blue light rose from the ground to the sky.

Like a sharp sword, it split the heavens and the earth!

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