Nuclear Fusion Activation

Two months passed in the blink of an eye, and it was now Federation Year 59.

During these past two months, the busiest individuals in the entire Fourth Fleet were the research and development team led by Bai Zixuan. The team had now grown to over 2,000 people, and multiple SSS-class top-secret projects were proceeding in an orderly fashion.

Firstly, the Warp Drive Engine had undergone over 3,000 short-range warp tests without any incidents. The first phase of testing had officially concluded.

At present, Bai Zixuan was intensely preparing for the next phase of long-range warp testing. The target was set approximately one light-year away from the Epsilon Eridani star system.

After all, the Oakes Empire navigated between star systems solely through the Star Path. Therefore, even if the Federation appeared in the vast space outside the star system, they would not be discovered by them.

Secondly, the gene enhancement serum had also completed its first round of human trials. Although the effects weren't as potent as the one the System gave Lin Fan, it still surprised everyone. All aspects of physical fitness had improved by an average of 120-150%, and lifespans could reach 250-300 years.

Finally, the first nuclear fusion reactor had also been manufactured and was about to undergo testing. If there were no issues, mass production would commence, and humanity would enter the nuclear fusion era.

Thanks to the Industrial Robot Technology provided by Lin Fan (officially referred to as Second Generation Industrial Robots within the Federation), once the Warp Drive Engine, nuclear fusion reactor, or Energy Shield were finalized and mass-produced, the entire Fourth Fleet could be refitted within 2-3 years.

"Lin Fan, it's been a long time since you gave me a data card!"

When Bai Zixuan saw Lin Fan and Liang Xue enter the research center, he immediately walked up to him and said this with a rather aggrieved expression.

Lin Fan smiled helplessly. What do you mean it's been a long time since I gave you a data card? If people who know hear this, it's fine, but if those who don't hear it, they'll think I'm always sending you illicit movies.

"Elder Bai, I just saw that you all have too many projects and are too busy to handle everything!"

"Hmm?"

Hearing Lin Fan's words, it seemed like there was a chance. Bai Zixuan's eyes immediately emitted a strong beam of light.

However, Bai Zixuan wasn't staring at Lin Fan. Instead, he was staring intently at the pocket of Lin Fan's pants, the same pocket from which Lin Fan had taken out a data card five times before.

Seeing where Bai Zixuan's gaze was fixed, Lin Fan's forehead was covered in black lines. Fine, I'm scared of you.

"Here!"

Lin Fan took out a data card from his pocket and handed it over.

"Hahaha, I knew you wouldn't disappoint me. What good stuff is it this time? Is it the attacker or the defender?"

Pfft, attacker or defender, you wish. Lin Fan felt that over the past two months, Bai Zixuan had become more and more like Li Fulai.

"Hmm? Quantum Communication? You know, nothing you bring out is simple. But this is perfect timing. We can test it together with the second phase of the Warp Drive Engine experiment!"

"Elder Bai, aren't you going to ask Commander Liang for people and money?"

"Right, I almost forgot!"

Saying that, Bai Zixuan took out his communicator and dialed.

Lin Fan beside him had a mischievous smile. He was about to hear Elder Bai's classic line again. How did Elder Bai say it the previous few times? 'I, Bai Zixuan, will pay! I will provide personnel!' Then he'd hang up. So domineering!

Unfortunately, before the call connected, Lin Fan felt a sharp pain in his waist.

Seeing Lin Fan's mischievous expression, Liang Xue naturally knew what mischief Lin Fan was up to. She directly pinched Lin Fan's waist with her right hand and twisted it ninety degrees forcefully.

Hiss... Honey, you're getting naughty, learning even these dangerous moves.

"Hello, I, Bai Zixuan..."

"Elder Bai, you need people and money, right? What did that kid Lin Fan come up with this time?"

Before Bai Zixuan could finish, Liang Xingchen directly interrupted. Both Lin Fan and Bai Zixuan were stunned.

Liang Xingchen actually interrupted? He actually cut off Bai Zixuan's domineering declaration?

Alright, there was only one person covering their mouth and secretly chuckling on the side, and that was Liang Xue.

Looking at Liang Xue's appearance, Bai Zixuan glared fiercely at Lin Fan, his meaning perfectly clear: Control your woman!

"Ahem, Lin Fan has perfected Quantum Communication Technology. I believe you understand its significance."

"What? Quantum Communication? Alright, I'll immediately arrange for experts in relevant fields to report to you."

After saying that, Liang Xingchen hung up the phone, leaving Bai Zixuan with a look of existential doubt. Not only did he steal my classic line, but that brat actually hung up on me? Who would believe this?

Looking at Bai Zixuan, who was lost in doubt, Lin Fan also smiled. Fine, my future father-in-law really acted domineering for once.

After dealing with the Quantum Communication Technology matter, the three of them went to an observation room. Today, Lin Fan was here to witness the first startup experiment of the nuclear fusion reactor.

Through the huge tempered glass of the observation room, a group of people in white coats could be seen busily working around a circular device.

"All circuits have been checked!"

"Power supply for startup is ready!"

"Gravity field confinement device checked!"

"Helium-3 has been loaded!"

"Pre-startup preparations complete!"

"All personnel, evacuate immediately!"

As various inspection reports continued to come in from the observation room, Bai Zixuan immediately ordered everyone to clear out once all checks were complete.

Lin Fan and Liang Xue also came to the observation glass wall, looking at the equipment below.

"Begin inputting startup energy!"

"Yes, energy input is in progress. Currently at 3%. Circuitry is good!"

"37%, no anomalies!"

"89%, no anomalies!"

"100%, startup energy for the nuclear fusion reactor is fully inputted!"

"Initiate!"

"Yes, the nuclear fusion reactor has been activated!"

Upon activation, the nuclear fusion reactor instantly consumed the large amount of energy that had just been inputted. Then, a faint blue light became visible within the device.

At this moment, Bai Zixuan was somewhat tense, staring intently at the nuclear fusion device below without blinking.

The only one not nervous on site was probably Lin Fan. This is a System product, why would I be afraid of failure? Impossible! Unless Bai Zixuan altered the design or cut corners! But that's still impossible!

As time passed, the blue light within the nuclear fusion device grew brighter and brighter, eventually forming a blue-green sphere of light approximately one meter in diameter, emitting a dazzling glow.

"Report, activation complete. The device is currently operating stably!"

"Don't relax yet, it's not completely successful. Immediately measure the output power and start the timer!"

"Yes, current output power is 100,000 kilowatts and still rapidly increasing!"

"900,000 kilowatts, still increasing... 3,000,000 kilowatts... 9,800,000 kilowatts."

"Report, output power has stabilized at 9,800,000 kilowatts."

"Good, the output power has reached the design standard. Now we'll see if it can be sustained. The previous human record was only over 200 seconds."

There was only one final step left for complete success. As long as it could be sustained for one hour without any issues, it would be confirmed as problem-free.

This hour felt like years to Bai Zixuan and the project participants. Everyone was nervously focused on the data continuously feeding back from the monitoring equipment.

As the timer's alert sounded, signaling that an hour had passed, all the experts felt as if several years had gone by.

"It's a success!"

As one expert uttered these three words, which reached the ears of everyone present, the entire laboratory erupted in thunderous cheers!

"We succeeded!"