Cataclysmic Era: I can unlock the tech tree

One day later.

Just like the day before, Lü Yongchang continued his work of organizing data.

Like human civilization, the Proxima Centauri civilization stored almost all of its scientific research data in a central computer.

Perhaps it was due to the suddenness of the genetic weapon outbreak, or perhaps it was due to the negligence of the person in charge of the Proxima Centauri civilization.

The central computers in both underground cities are in excellent condition.

This also provides human civilization with an excellent learning opportunity.

only……

The quality of these materials varies.

The zero-based screening mechanism can only use the technology mastered by humans as a benchmark to eliminate the overlapping content between the two civilizations.

For research projects that have never been conducted by humankind before...

Zero indicates that there is nothing that can be done.

Therefore, the style of the battlefield cleanup work changed abruptly.

Inside the command center, researchers stared intently at the holographic projection in front of them, trying to find some useful technology from the strange and unusual research materials.

After all, given the efficiency of the Proxima Centauri civilization, no one knows whether a certain document might contain hidden directions for technological development that humanity has not yet discovered.

For example, the documents presented to Lü Yongchang.

A protective device for accessory limbs

Lu Yongchang sighed slightly, casually flipped through a few pages, and extracted a portion of the content.

Accessory protection devices... Why would humans need such a thing?

However, the method of synthesizing this new material could be incorporated into the database of human civilization, and it might come in handy someday.

"Professor, the Speaker of the Council wants to see you."

Just as Lü Yongchang was about to continue reviewing the next document, Zero's voice rang in his ears.

Lü Yongchang suddenly stopped moving.

"The Speaker of the Legislative Council?"

Zero didn't continue speaking, but instead displayed a message on the holographic projection in front of him.

[Professor, according to the latest test results, the Speaker's health condition is not optimistic.]

Lu Yongchang's expression changed slightly, and he immediately prepared to get up.

But when he saw the curious looks he was getting from the researchers around him, he changed his mind.

He slowed his movements as much as possible, and even smiled at Fang Xu beside him: "Brother Xu, the Speaker is going to discuss the next steps with me."

"I'll go first, keep an eye on things here for me."

Fang Xu didn't think much of it, nodded, and then focused his attention back on the holographic projection in front of him.

Seeing that no one was paying attention to his actions, he calmly unfastened the electromagnetic adsorption device on the seat.

He then walked out of the command center with a gait almost identical to his usual one.

The moment the door closed, Lü Yongchang's expression changed drastically.

He lowered his voice and said urgently, "Zero, what happened?"

The holographic image was projected around him again, and Zero's response rang out.

"Professor, the Speaker of the Council is already 85 years old."

Hearing this, Lü Yongchang felt a pang in his heart.

Yes, so many years have passed.

Even excluding the time spent in hibernation, the Speaker of the Legislative Council is already 85 years old.

Long-standing health problems are the biggest culprit affecting the lifespan of the older generation.

Therefore, even if humans possess medical capsule technology, increasing the average lifespan to 90 years.

But for overworked elderly people like the Speaker of Parliament, 90 years old remains an unattainable goal.

He quickened his pace and hurried toward the room where the Speaker of Parliament was.

……

The gate opened automatically.

Lu Yongchang, slightly out of breath, stepped into the councilor's room.

"Yongchang".

A gentle smile appeared on the old man's face.

He raised his hand shakily and waved to Lü Yongchang.

A familiar, faint voice said, "Come, sit down."

Looking at the elderly man with a full head of white hair and a face full of wrinkles behind the desk, Lü Yongchang's eyes suddenly reddened.

He silently walked over to the speaker of parliament and sat down in the chair.

"Speaker, your health..."

The old man's smile grew even gentler, and he slowly shook his head.

"Zero has already told me the test results."

"Based on the results of the medical ward examination, I should have less than a year left."

Lü Yongchang felt a tightness in his chest.

"Only a year left..." he said, hanging his head and looking dejected.

The details of how the councilor had taken care of him flashed through his mind.

"Hehehe..." The old man chuckled softly and gently placed his hand on Lü Yongchang's shoulder.

"What are you sad about?"

"For humans, birth, aging, illness, and death are all normal occurrences."

"I've lived for 85 years and witnessed the Xia Kingdom develop step by step into the Human Alliance it is today. That's enough..."

The old man's slightly cloudy eyes flickered, revealing a hint of emotion.

"Let's not talk about these old stories."

"I called you here today mainly to confirm some things for the future."

Lu Yongchang didn't speak, but looked at the old man in front of him with slightly red eyes.

The old man remained silent for a moment.

What do you think of Hong Qiming as a person?

Lü Yongchang understood the meaning behind the old man's words.

Subsequently, a very fair evaluation was given.

"Very good, but only very good."

The old man's smile deepened: "That's enough."

"Humanity at present needs a stable rear environment."

"He's a good candidate."

"Next, I plan to have him gradually take over my work."

"As for the opinions of other councilors..." A sharp glint flashed in the old man's cloudy eyes, "I will handle them well."

Lu Yongchang nodded silently and said, "I believe you."

Silence fell in the room once again.

After a long while, the old man let out a long breath: "So, what are you going to do next?"

After a moment's thought, Lü Yongchang said, word by word, "Continue onward."

"Proxima Centauri is about to go out."

"The resources in this star system are too scarce. I plan to rest here for a while before heading to a star system that is more suitable for human habitation."

The old man closed his eyes slightly and said in a low voice, "Alright then."

"Human civilization is in your hands now."

……

After leaving the councilor's room, Lü Yongchang took a deep breath.

"Zero, show me the Speaker's last inspection report."

The holographic projection unfolded, and rows of data appeared in front of him.

Looking at the appalling data points approaching the critical point, Lü Yongchang sighed slightly.

Zero is not wrong.

Based on current data, the speaker of parliament can only hold the position for a maximum of one year.

It could even be shorter.

Whether out of personal motives or considerations for the stability of the People's Federation, Lü Yongchang found it difficult to accept this fact.

He recalled the words he had spoken to Mao Zhengzhi a couple of days ago.

The Proxima Centauri civilization has an average age of 500 years!

A glint flashed in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "Zero, have Mao Zhengzhi come to my office."

"Don't alert anyone."

After saying that, he strode towards his office.