Parasite, Symbiosis, Alternative Immortality!

"My God, this is incredible! Such a highly active energy source actually manifests itself in this form, and what's most amazing is that it has no molecular structure. Su Mo, do you know what kind of discovery this is? Without exaggeration, if I could bring this substance back to Earth, I could win the Feng Bujue Award for a hundred years!"

Sitting in front of the analytical instruments in the room, looking at the data being generated, even while controlling the robot, Lü Kuan couldn't help but tremble.

This was his extreme excitement! However, Su Mo, sitting to the side, became interested. "The Feng Bujue Award? You mean the Nobel Prize?"

Lü Kuan turned his head. "Nobel Prize? Oh! I forgot, we are not from the same time and space. But that award that all scientists want to win, in your time and space, it seems to have been established by a foreigner?"

"But that's not important. Come and see. Logically speaking, without interaction forces, atoms cannot Gathering Place, and therefore cannot form matter."

"There are two exceptions to this restriction: the first is metals, and the second is rare gases."

"Noble gases are inert substances, so their gas molecules are individual atoms. Metals, on the other hand, have almost all free electrons. Metal atoms achieve a stable state of matter through the interaction of these free electrons with all the atomic nuclei."

"Of course, there's another possibility: electron-degenerate matter in White Dwarf. This is when extremely high gravity compresses matter to the point where the distance between atoms exceeds the last electron orbital. In this case, it's as if all the atomic nuclei are soaking in a soup of electrons. Further compression in this state will form neutron-degenerate matter, which is the state of matter on Neutron Star."

Fearing that he, as an expert, might mislead a layman, Lü Kuan simplified the principles as much as possible and gestured rapidly with his small hands.

"But now, look at this amazing... Psionic Water. It actually formed matter from single atoms without any electron traction. This is simply incredible. Moreover, this is definitely not the Dark Energy you mentioned!"

Su Mo was startled. "Not Dark Energy?"

Lü Kuan nodded. "Yes, although Dark Energy is mysterious, and according to speculation it accounts for more than 68% of mass-energy, it is a kind of energy that causes the universe to expand at an accelerated rate. It is composed of particles that do not participate in electromagnetic interactions, and it would definitely not be in this form."

"Its existence may be a level above Dark Energy!"

The instrument's detection response had almost reached its limit, and the whirring of the cooling fan had already begun.

Using a small centrifuge, more and more atoms are ejected and collide with the glass tube wall.

Like a meteor bursting into a dazzling burst, various beautiful and fantastical points of light flew up and down together.

While he couldn't calculate the specific properties, Lü Kuan successfully obtained the data he wanted within the instrument's maximum range.

"Phew, what an amazing discovery!"

"Just as you guessed, this thing really can't be used as a direct energy source. And finding a device to restrict their operation is even more difficult than capturing Dark Energy!"

"But once we've established the most basic conditions, this thing can immediately unleash its full potential!"

"For example, when we are manufacturing Super Alloy, adding some of this substance can directly cause incredible changes in the alloy's properties, potentially even leaping over a level, or even two levels."

"Of course, I suspect this substance can also impart other properties to Super Alloy, but without actual experimental conditions, it remains an unknown!"

Scientists do not lie.

Surprisingly, Lü Kuan offered his own guesses one after another.

From this point, the awe-inspiring power of the Psionic Water and the preciousness of the energy it contains are clearly evident! "There's no rush. Let's study how to improve its quality once we've completed the infrastructure."

"Tell me about the other two technologies?"

Lü Kuan nodded. "Okay, of the remaining two technologies, the second one, the Split Consciousness Upload Technology, is what you see of me now."

"Human thought is accomplished by the combination of countless neurons, which generate unimaginable quantum storms that even mysterious extraterrestrial technology struggles to decipher. This is the ultimate secret of biology and a crucial condition for whether the universe can transcend dimensions."

"With our technology alone, it's simply impossible to replicate these things, to extract their consciousness and still possess the same thinking abilities, potential, and memories as I do now. So we took a shortcut!"

"You should know about Wasteland Gods, right?"

After a moment's hesitation, Lü Kuan asked cautiously, while also looking up at the sky, seemingly still shaken.

Su Mo nodded.

Lü Kuan continued, "Very good. Come with me and take a look at the vehicle we are relying on. You will understand then!"

With a wave of his hand, he pressed a few buttons on the panel, and a hidden door in the room opened, revealing a cabin filled with white steam.

Snoring.

The exhaust fan had started running, drawing out large amounts of white gas, which was then directed into the hole where the rocket was stored.

After most of the white mist dissipated, Lü Kuan walked in front, and Su Mo walked behind.

The two entered the cabin one after the other.

Unlike the large outer room filled with various instruments, the cabin here is only forty square meters in size.

In the center of the cabin, there is a glass box that looks like a coffin, with several energy pipes flowing in and out to replenish supplies.

And the things inside are very simple, even very familiar!

"This is the body of an alien race called the Slime Race. Don't underestimate it just because it's incredibly ugly and its shape is similar to..."

"Ahem, well, anyway, as long as this thing has energy, it possesses the unique ability to reproduce and regenerate indefinitely."

"We don't know what power his abilities come from, but we successfully implanted our own brains into it, gaining almost the same attributes."

Clicking the button on the box caused the slime's body to gradually tear apart, revealing a bright red human brain inside.

Without skulls, these brains look terrifying.

But Su Mo, who had just learned about biology, was quite interested and perched on top of the box, peering inside with a "studious" look.

"I bet this is your brain!"

Pointing to the human brain, which was neither the largest nor the smallest among the nine brains inside, Su Mo smiled.

Lü Kuan was surprised. "Huh? How did you know!"

Without answering Lü Kuan's question, Su Mo chose to preserve this air of mystery.

Of course, he couldn't tell Lü Kuan that he had obtained all of their information through the system's analysis.

Just as he said, according to the information provided by the system, Lü Kuan's brain did indeed undergo a slight change.

[Lü Kuan's Brain (Brainless Version) (Excellent)]

[Description]: This is a human brain with an IQ of 162. It contains a vast amount of knowledge and, through some kind of magical parasitic method, its lifespan has been greatly extended. It has the ability to transmit data to machines. During operation, the brain consumes computing power and requires energy exponentially. Furthermore, prolonged operation will reduce its lifespan.

[Knowledge Included]: Spaceflight (Interstellar Age 11%; Earth Humanity's Ceiling; Cosmic Humans's Junior Level)

Physics (Information Age 83%, the ceiling for humankind)

Biology (Information Age 49%, Elite Level of Earth Scientists)

High-energy chemistry (68% in the Information Age, top level of Earth scientists)

Literature (Steam Age 14%, Postmodern with Poets) [Special Ability]: Parasitism (This brain attaches itself to the slime's body through a special method)

Absorption (Through parasitism, the brain can absorb the slime's proliferative and regenerative abilities, slowing down the death rate of regenerating neurons and thus extending lifespan) Symbiosis (Long-term parasitism has created a connection between the slime and the brain; when the slime's body is severely injured, it will simultaneously cause trauma to the brain, resulting in irreversible damage)

[Remaining lifespan]: 658 years

(Intense thinking +100%...36800%, Vigorous exercise +65%...1298%, Emotional fluctuations +58%...699%, Daily communication +11%...65%, Daily activities +6%...18%, Sleep +0.00003%)

[Review]: An alternative way to achieve immortality, ahhh, my brain is trembling!

The human brain has a lifespan of approximately 100-150 years.

And now, Lü Kuan's brain still has a terrifying 658 years of remaining lifespan! Even though engaging in various activities would accelerate the reduction of his lifespan, this still cannot change the fact that they have obtained an alternative form of immortality!

"Unfortunately, it's unclear when this method will end; although it succeeded, it wasn't a complete success."

"This is Commander Su, this is my assistant Ji Yang, this is our great biologist Zhuo Junfan, and this is Yan Xiaqing, who specializes in medicine."

Looking at each brain, Lü Kuan knew them like the back of his hand.

Although these brains are indistinguishable from each other from the outside, he can still call them by their names affectionately at the first moment.

After calling out all the names, he continued, "The third technology, Virtual Reality, is the innovation we've developed based on current technology."

"We successfully isolated the brain and, by studying it, figured out how these neurons function and how to stimulate them to achieve what effects. So, we came up with a plan: to take some time out to study how to stimulate our own brains to produce more realistic hallucinations."

"You might think that this Virtual Reality technology is deceiving the other person's brain, but actually... it can only deceive ourselves!"

With a snap of his fingers, a virtual blue screen appeared in the air.

At the same time, under Lü Kuan's special guidance, Su Mo saw several parts of his brain that suddenly twitched slightly.

"These are the points we're going to stimulate this time. Once stimulated, they will produce corresponding hallucinations."

"This feature is quite useful, and it's pretty good at helping with work. If you want to relax, you can even set up a fake world to play in. But if you want to fool other races, we need to have their brains and their experiences, and make gradual adjustments. It's practically useless!"

"No, it works great, it just needs some directional adjustments!"

Su Mo interrupted Lü Kuan's speech with a slight smile.

Of the three technologies, he valued Virtual Reality technology the most.

Even after listening to Lü Kuan's explanation, he still held the same opinion! He had used the Training Ground provided by the system and had experienced real Virtual Reality.

Therefore, the Expeditionary Force went astray, but he wouldn't go astray!

"Lü Kuan, listen to me, Virtual Reality is never meant for combat, nor for relaxation."

His true destiny is...

"Study!"

Like a thunderbolt, Su Mo stared at Lü Kuan's brain in the glass case, which suddenly jolted. He could no longer contain his joy and burst into laughter!