Ch. 261Primordial Black Hole
Key Plot Points and Events
- Human Civilization develops the Reactionless Curvature Engine.
- A small, peculiar spacecraft, the Curvature Ship, is discovered near a red dwarf star.
- The Curvature Ship accelerates rapidly, passes through the red dwarf, and extracts a significant amount of matter from it.
- The Magpie Bridge Particle Accelerator is completed after 16 centuries, creating a Primordial Black Hole in a laboratory setting.
- Li Heng observes the Primordial Black Hole's explosion and gains new insights.
Character Developments
- Li Heng demonstrates his power and understanding of advanced technologies, such as the Curvature Ship and the Magpie Bridge Particle Accelerator.
- His thinking speed is described as almost impossible to perceive, even for brief events like the Primordial Black Hole's lifespan.
Significant Themes
- The advancement of human technology and its impact on the universe.
- The exploration of the fundamental nature of the universe, including time, density, and the Big Bang/Big Bounce theories.
- The power dynamics between civilizations and the use of advanced technologies as weapons.
Character Interactions
- Li Heng interacts with the Curvature Ship and the Primordial Black Hole, demonstrating his understanding and control over these advanced technologies.
- There is no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter.