Chapter 298
He studied the Tian Gang and Di Sha energies within the bodies of the Golden Elixir disciples. Although he lacked modern technological means for detection, he could still confirm some of his previous speculations through the "Dong Xu Ling Yan" and simple density analysis:
The Tian Gang energy was indeed composed of relatively light atomic nuclei.
In contrast, the Di Sha energy had much heavier atomic nuclei.
In addition, he consulted his master and others about the operation of the Golden Elixir. His master’s Shen Xiao Golden Elixir confirmed one thing for him— the Golden Elixir was indeed a process involving both fusion and fission.
However, the products of each person's Golden Elixir seemed to differ, likely due to variations in their cultivation methods.
If he were to explain the concepts of Tian Gang and Di Sha, or the circulation of spiritual energy to these two, they probably wouldn’t understand.
But with the help of Zheng Fa and the old man Bai, he even managed to sketch out several flowcharts of the Golden Elixir processes.
The two finally grasped the concepts— this was also a significant role of Bai and others nowadays, acting more like a translation team.
After Zheng Fa finished speaking, he looked expectantly at the two.
“Director Zheng,” the middle-aged man pondered for a moment before speaking, “I don’t have a precise answer to your question right now— but I think you know that a hydrogen bomb also involves both fusion and fission.”
Zheng Fa nodded.
They had suspected this long ago.
Yet, Zheng Fa wasn’t entirely convinced by this explanation—
While it was true that a hydrogen bomb required fission to provide energy for fusion, the flowchart suggested that spiritual energy could actually control the fusion process on its own, without needing fission for energy.
“Yin Yang He” was just like that.
On the other hand, Zheng Fa always felt that the Golden Elixir of a cultivator wasn’t meant to generate energy.
At that moment, the young man beside him spoke up.
“I think, Director Zheng, when you mentioned not understanding why the Golden Elixir needs to generate energy— what if it’s about matter? Looking at these processes, the particles produced seem to differ, suggesting some variation.”
“Matter?”
Zheng Fa blinked.
He suddenly turned to Tang Mu Dao.
Tang Mu Dao slapped his thigh, looking remorseful: “I can’t believe I got caught up in the idea of controllable nuclear fusion! Isn’t that cosmology? This thing can also produce various particles!”
Zheng Fa shook his head; he thought of nuclear reactors when he saw fusion, but in reality— this was the very process of the universe’s creation.
The early universe began with a quark soup, fusing all the way until various forms of matter emerged.
In other words, through this most fundamental reaction, a universe could be generated!
Old man Bai understood as well and summarized, “So what you’re saying is, the Golden Elixir is essentially a particle generator?”
Tang Mu Dao nodded, “That also explains why there are two reaction modes— it’s more difficult to synthesize matter with an atomic weight higher than iron through fusion than it is through fission.”
“So— what’s the purpose of the Golden Elixir producing matter?”
Old man Bai frowned.
“It’s probably related to the concept of transforming into an infant…” Zheng Fa pondered aloud, “I just didn’t expect that the so-called transformation involves particles being produced by oneself…”
This was truly baffling.
He knew that the Xuan Wei realm was a small-scale agricultural economy, advocating for self-sufficiency, but to produce everything by oneself— that was just too much of an internal cycle.
Yet on the other hand, this might also explain why cultivators undergo a qualitative change at the Yuan Ying stage.
The new particles generated by the Golden Elixir formed the Yuan Ying, which could even become the vessel for the transformation into a God later on, representing a fundamental evolution of life.
“What’s your name?”
Seeing the young man looking a bit dazed, Zheng Fa asked kindly.
The young man looked up, staring blankly at Zheng Fa, then turned to see Team Leader Yang’s envious expression.
Could it be… that he had encountered a chance for immortality?
(End of this chapter)
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**Chapter 278: Teaching Outline, Golden Elixir Project**
A few days later.
After analyzing the flowcharts of the eight types of Golden Elixirs, Zheng Fa and the others had roughly confirmed their earlier thoughts— the purpose of the Golden Elixir was to create new particles.
“The analysis of ‘Yin Yang He’ is also complete.”
Cheng Yun, the young man brought by Team Leader Yang, approached Zheng Fa.
The measurement of “Yin Yang He” was not simple.
It was still the equipment and personnel specially arranged by Cheng Yun and his team that set up the laboratory.
Cheng Yun opened his laptop.
It displayed various data.
“This line represents the energy change curve.”
“This one shows the particle generation graph.”
“This one indicates the changes in electromagnetic field strength.”
“…”
Zheng Fa nodded lightly as he looked at the charts and asked Cheng Yun, “Do you have any conclusions?”
“This is indeed a fusion process, a controllable fusion process.”
At this point, Cheng Yun’s expression became a bit dazed, and he chuckled wryly, “The teachers we consulted are almost going crazy…”
“Ah?”
Cheng Yun shrugged, seemingly at a loss for words.
Beside him, Wu Ge, the middle-aged man who came with him, laughed and said, “Director Zheng, you probably can’t imagine… what it’s like to wake up from a dream and find it’s come true…”
Team Leader Yang couldn’t help but chime in:
“Director Zheng…”
She exchanged a glance with Zheng Fa, and they stepped into the room where Team Leader Yang handed Zheng Fa a stack of documents.
“Concept for controllable nuclear fusion development.”
Zheng Fa glanced at the contents of the documents and understood Team Leader Yang’s intentions—
If the previous discussions about the nursing home using the spiritual plants within and Zheng Fa’s own martial prowess had made the state wary and attentive, then this time’s demonstration of “Yin Yang He” was something entirely different.
“Director Zheng… I believe you understand the significance of controllable nuclear fusion better than I do.” Team Leader Yang, having grasped Zheng Fa’s character, was now more straightforward, “I heard you mention before that expanding spiritual energy is extremely difficult.”
Zheng Fa nodded.
Currently, modern spiritual energy still originated from oneself.
The range of spiritual energy was naturally quite limited.
It didn’t even cover the foot of the mountain.
“But controllable nuclear fusion is different… We have enough means to transmit energy out.”
Zheng Fa understood, “You want to build a nuclear fusion power plant in Hong Shan?”
Team Leader Yang nodded, looking at Zheng Fa with anticipation.
Zheng Fa frowned slightly.
It was clear that Team Leader Yang felt a bit disappointed but didn’t dare to say anything, even becoming more respectful than before.
After all, they were previously afraid Zheng Fa might resort to assassination.
Now…
They were even worried Zheng Fa might resort to explosions…
After the verification of “Yin Yang He,” Zheng Fa and the nursing home’s value and deterrent power had risen several levels.
“Team Leader Yang, you know I’m never opposed to collaboration, but…”
Unexpectedly, Zheng Fa spoke again.
“Right now, I can only rely on ‘Yin Yang He’ to achieve controllable nuclear fusion. Do you expect me to boil water for you every day at the nursing home?”
“…”
“Even if I achieve the Golden Elixir, I can’t just become a generator.”
Team Leader Yang nodded awkwardly, realizing that Zheng Fa was somewhat displeased.
Zheng Fa glanced at the project proposal again and suddenly laughed, “This person’s mind is quite flexible.”
Team Leader Yang looked over and saw Cheng Yun’s name written on it.
Cheng Yun had proposed an idea in the plan, suggesting using the functions of magical artifacts to replace the structure of the Golden Elixir, achieving a cultivation version of a nuclear fusion device.
“You mean, magical artifacts?”
Zheng Fa nodded, “In the future, if we figure out how to produce spiritual materials, this idea could be a very good approach.”
Cheng Yun didn’t understand magical artifacts, so this idea was merely mentioned in passing in the proposal and wasn’t elaborated upon.
But Zheng Fa was quite intrigued—
In modern times, this idea certainly had its issues: there were no spiritual materials, and creating magical artifacts would be quite challenging.
However, in the Jiu Shan realm, or rather the Xuan Wei realm, while spiritual materials were valuable, they at least existed.
If something corresponding could be developed in the Jiu Shan realm— no, it wouldn’t even require magical artifacts, just a formation…
The Jiu Shan realm could even leap into modern society.
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As they descended the mountain, Team Leader Yang kept glancing back at Cheng Yun, deep in thought.
“Team Leader Yang?”
“I think Director Zheng has some fondness for you…”
Cheng Yun curled his lip and whispered, “He’s not thinking of taking me as a disciple or anything…”
“You don’t understand.” Team Leader Yang sighed softly, “He’s a person who values rules immensely and doesn’t act based on personal likes or dislikes. For instance, in the nursing home, he’s actually closest to Teacher Bai and Tang Lingwu, but he teaches the immortal methods according to the current contribution point system.”
“He respects Old Hou so much, yet he doesn’t show favoritism.”
“Are you saying…”
“Once this project is completed, you’ll probably be able to exchange for some immortal methods.”
Cheng Yun’s eyes lit up.
“And…” Team Leader Yang suddenly added, “You can expect a promotion when you return.”
“Ah?”
“What do you mean ‘ah’? Director Zheng doesn’t act based on his own preferences; we do!”
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