Chapter 1665: Mysterious Experiment
MQ012 resource mining area
As the name suggests, it is a resource mining area, or at least that's how it appears to the outside world. And indeed, it was originally a small, undeveloped resource mining area.
Now, this place has been leased for a hundred years by an interstellar trader from the Fairy Flower Federation tribe to carry out resource development work.
Every day, you can see interstellar transport ships fully loaded with mined mineral resources leaving this place.
To outsiders, this is perfectly normal.
However, there is actually a closed area in this resource mining area that has been sealed off for many years. The reason given to the outside world is that it is a dangerous mining area, the conditions for mining raw materials are difficult, and the equipment used is very dangerous.
Therefore, it is temporarily closed to the outside world.
In reality, if someone were to actually enter, they would find that it is not a resource mining area at all, but a military base under construction, along with some other strange things.
Here you can see the interstellar warships of the Holy Elf Empire, as well as the interstellar warships of the Wraith Dragon Empire.
At this moment, among them was the flagship of the Dragon Emperor and its accompanying personal guard fleet.
Zhao Chen stepped off his starship, walked through the corridor, and entered a uniquely shaped building.
There are no signs on the outside of this space building, but once inside, you can see a prominent sign.
903B Research Institute.
As the name suggests, this is an affiliated research institute of the 903 Research Institute under the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
If someone understands what Research Institute 903 is, they will naturally understand the significance of Research Institute 903B's existence here.
Here you can see researchers coming and going, all with serious expressions on their faces, even though some researchers from the Dragon Empire noticed the Dragon Emperor and his entourage.
He merely nodded slightly, his pace not slowing down at all.
During this process, Zhao Chen did not disturb them. Sometimes, in order to avoid them, Zhao Chen and his personal guards would intentionally make way for the researchers to go first.
Judging from the atmosphere at the scene, it's clear that a very important research project is underway at the 903B Research Institute.
After walking for more than ten minutes, Zhao Chen entered a room with a glass wall.
Someone had already arrived in this room.
"You're here so early?"
"There are still a few hours before the experiment starts," Zhao Chen said jokingly, glancing at the figure standing in front of the glass window.
The figure turned around and looked coldly at the Emperor Xiaolong opposite him. He said indifferently, "You're one to talk, aren't you? You came here just as eagerly."
They even made a special trip all the way from the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire.
Looking at the Fairy King Onyne on the opposite side.
Zhao Chen couldn't help but chuckle: "Looks like you've been very busy in the Mahasman Interstellar Empire lately."
His face looked much more haggard.
Zhao Chen wasn't joking; he was serious.
Because the weariness of the elven king Onyrons was clearly visible to the naked eye, and even the clothes he wore were wrinkled.
It should be noted that this is a very rare occurrence among the high elves of the Holy Elf Empire.
These high elves have always been particular about their appearance, possessing a character that values their appearance above all else.
Some extreme high elves are even willing to risk their lives for their so-called image.
However, none of this could be seen in the Kaguya Elf King Onyne.
He's more like a researcher engrossed in his work, but with a better image.
"No joke."
We cannot afford to ignore this matter.
"After all, if this experiment succeeds, we'll have discovered a new continent," Zhao Chen said.
“It is also possible that a new abyss will be discovered,” said Onyrons, the Elf King of Kaguya, coldly.
"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle. Rather than facing a mysterious enemy, it is better to have a clearer understanding of the enemy's existence."
Anyway, it was bound to happen sooner or later.
"Since we know we can't dodge it, we might as well find out from which direction the blade will fall, so that we can know how to defend against it," Zhao Chen said calmly.
Zhao Chen and the Elf King Onyons stood in front of the glass window, looking at the scene outside.
The view outside the glass window is a stark contrast to the dimly lit, not-so-large room, representing two completely different extremes.
It is a very large space, large enough to even hold a T3-class interstellar warship.
In this vast space, there is a very large piece of equipment, which is somewhat similar to a telescope.
The end is shaped like a pot, and the volume keeps shrinking as you move forward, with pieces that look like mirrors that aren't solid.
And in this space, a large number of researchers are working.
These researchers were primarily from the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire and the Holy Elf Empire.
In addition, researchers from other interstellar races can be seen.
These researchers were all engrossed in the research project in front of them, and their eyes were filled with excitement.
It was as if he could see the bride he was about to marry.
Because this research project is truly important to them; it is the goal that some of them have been pursuing their entire lives.
Just then, a knock came from behind Zhao Chen and the Elf King Onyne.
Zhao Chen and Kaguya Elf King Onyons turned around and saw the two doctors standing at the door.
Dr. Peng and Dr. Aurora.
Although these two doctors are of two different races, their auras are exactly the same.
You could see that excitement in them, and at that moment it seemed to come to life.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
"Greetings, Your Excellency the Elf King."
The two scientists bowed to their two direct superiors and said this.
"Tell me, how are the preparations for this experiment going?" Zhao Chen said with a smile.
It was as if he were asking a perfectly ordinary question, without putting any pressure on the two scientists.
Dr. Peng spoke first, saying, "This time, our experiment is fully prepared, and we have carefully checked every step and procedure several times."
Although there is still an hour before the experiment begins.
However, during this hour, we also arranged six groups to conduct inspections and investigations.
If any problem is found in any step of the process, this experiment will be terminated immediately.
Is it that strict?
"Wouldn't terminating the experiment waste a lot of time?" King Onyne of Kaguya frowned slightly, showing that he valued time more.
Dr. Aurora nodded and said seriously, "Your Excellency, this is an experimental study."
Every step must be done with extreme precision, leaving no room for error.
We cannot allow our machines to operate with any questionable aspects.
Therefore, we must ensure that every step is foolproof.
However, if the experiment fails.
We will waste more time, especially the resources consumed in these preparation stages.
The time, manpower, and financial resources we have spent so far are enough to build a T6-class interstellar warship.
Therefore, we must ensure that all of this proceeds smoothly.
Dr. Peng added from the side, "In other times, we might not have been so particular about this."
However, as everyone knows, neither the Holy Elf Empire nor the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire has much time to waste right now.
If this experiment fails, we may have to conduct a second experiment six months from now.
For both of our current forces, we cannot afford to wait another six months!
Hearing what the two doctors said, Kaguya Elf King Onyons finally understood completely.
He nodded and said, "Your considerations are indeed reasonable."
We'll do it your way.
At this moment, Zhao Chen placed his hand directly on the neck of Kaguya Elf King Onyne.
The two of them acted as if they were old friends.
Zhao Chen's sudden action caught even the Elf King Onyneens off guard.
"This is your territory, you are the professionals."
You don't need to worry about us. Just pretend we don't exist.
Okay, if there's nothing else, you can go about your business.
We're waiting for you to give us a satisfactory result.
Kaguya Elf King Onyons pulled Zhao Chen's hand away, then looked at the two doctors: "The Emperor of the Wraith Dragon is right."
Go do what you're supposed to do.
"yes."
"OK."
The two PhDs took their leave.
The room was suddenly empty except for Zhao Chen and the Elf King Kaguya Onyons.
Zhao Chen looked at Kaguya Elf King Onyons and said with a smile, "You're just ugly."
When dealing with these hardworking subordinates, can't you give them a kind smile and some words of care?
Anyone who didn't know better would think they owed you a lot of money.
Kaguya Elf King Onyons glanced at Zhao Chen, but did not refute his words or say anything more. He simply stood silently back in front of the glass window.
Zhao Chen, on the other hand, sat casually on the sofa, legs crossed, looking like he was on vacation.
During this time, Zhao Chen chatted casually with the Elf King Onyne, not caring whether Onyne disliked his behavior.
Onyx, the Elf King of Kaguya, responded to Zhao Chen only intermittently, ignoring topics he wasn't interested in and replying only to those he was.
Until two video windows appeared in front of Zhao Chen and the Elf King Onyne, respectively.
The people opposite were none other than Dr. Peng and Dr. Aurora.
The purpose of the two contacting Zhao Chen and the Elf King Onyne at this time is self-evident.
Through the glass window in front of the Elf King Onyne, one can see that there are no researchers in the space of this device.
The entire space is now closed off.
The two PhDs also reported that all preparations were complete and they were about to enter the experimental phase.
"Don't worry about us, you can start on your own," said Onyrons, the Elf King of Kaguya, coldly.
Dr. Peng then said, "I'm contacting you two mainly to give you a reminder."
The following experimental process will be divided into two phases.
The first phase, which takes about fifteen minutes, involves deploying our 'lighthouse' to the designated location.
This time we expect to send out 1,500 'Lighthouse Type A' units.
In fifteen minutes, we will enter the formal phase and use'Songstress 001' to send a probe signal.
If successful, the entire test is expected to take one hour.
In other words, it is the process of our detection signal propagating to the farthest location and then propagating back until we receive it.
If all goes well, it should take about an hour.
Within that hour, wireless communication signals within this area will be disrupted.
It cannot operate even at very close range.
So Dr. Aurora and I informed you both of this situation first.
"I understand, you can continue."
I'll be waiting for your good news in an hour.
"Then the two of us will hold a celebration banquet for all the researchers who participated in this study." As he said this, Zhao Chen put his hand on the shoulder of the Kaguya Elf King Onyons again.
This time, the Elf King Onyons didn't slap Zhao Chen's hand away. Instead, he said, "I'm waiting to celebrate your victory."
"Yes," both doctors said excitedly.
The communication ended there.
Zhao Chen and the Elf King Onyons also began to wait for the next experiment to proceed.
At this moment, the huge experimental space outside also began to change.
What was originally a closed space began to slowly unfold, like a bouquet of flowers blooming, gradually opening up.
The secrets here have been revealed.
Zhao Chen and Kaguya Elf King Onyons could also see the cosmic scenery outside.
At the same time, Zhao Chen and the Elf King Onyne saw some other equipment.
These devices stood there like rows of railguns.
However, these railguns are different in that there is a mirror-like object at the far end of their muzzle.
"That should be the device that launches the 'lighthouse,' using a weapon similar to a railgun to launch it, but at its far end is a wormhole device that can deliver the launched object to a designated space area."
Because this time the object being launched was inanimate and not very large.
Therefore, the technological requirements for this wormhole delivery device were not very high, and its construction was completed quickly.
Upon hearing Zhao Chen's explanation, the Kaguya Elf King Onyons looked at Zhao Chen and said, "I've heard that these technologies utilize technology from the interstellar insect race."
There were even researchers from the Interstellar Zerg who secretly participated in the research projects of Institute 903.