Cataclysmic Era: I can unlock the tech tree

The moment he saw the all-clear signal, Lü Yongchang instinctively breathed a sigh of relief.

That was close.

Zero-level warning procedures are no joke.

He had inquired about information related to zero and had personally analyzed the underlying code of zero.

Once the highest-level warning program is officially activated, not only the surrounding Silicorius and Sekor civilizations, but even human civilization itself, will be directly identified as an enemy by Zero if any abnormal behavior is observed.

Back then, Zero was ruthless and didn't care about anyone, not even his own family.

As the creator of zero and the biggest beneficiary of strong artificial intelligence, Lü Yongchang is more aware than anyone of the dangers of zero.

If it weren't for the numerous restrictions imposed on its underlying code...

This thing is considered a dangerous technology in the tech tree.

Perhaps because Lü Yongchang was not concentrating, his body, which had just solidified, began to show signs of dissipation again—green specks of light were slowly drifting away from his body.

Seeing this, Lü Yongchang quickly pulled his wandering thoughts back and focused on stabilizing his condition.

He slowly raised his hand, stared at the lines on his palm, and shook his head with a wry smile.

Come on.

It seems I really have to go see Dr. Wen this time.

……

Thanks to his own quantum brain, he mastered the control of the quantum body after only a few attempts.

After getting used to the office for a while and confirming that he could "manage and relax" the situation, Lü Yongchang cautiously walked out of the office.

Swish.

The sound of the office door opening caught the attention of the academicians.

"Yongchang, the miniaturization project of [Suirenshi]..."

Upon seeing Lü Yongchang appear, Fang Xu's face lit up with joy, and he hurriedly went to greet him.

but……

At this moment, Lü Yongchang was focused on controlling his quantum state body, so how could he possibly pay attention to Fang Xu's words?

While trying to walk like a normal person, he waved repeatedly at Fang Xu who was walking towards him, saying, "No rush, no rush!"

Fang Xu froze on the spot: "???"

It's hard to believe these words came from Lü Yongchang's mouth.

"Yong...Yongchang?" Fang Xu looked at Lü Yongchang in front of him with suspicion. "Are you...alright?"

Lu Yongchang forced a smile onto his face.

Do I look like I'm alright?

If he weren't afraid of causing a sensation, he could have even performed a magic trick on the spot for the academicians.

However, he realized for the first time how exhausting it was to walk normally!

Perhaps due to the complete quantumization of his body and the fact that his quantum brain was no longer bound, Lü Yongchang's mind was exceptionally active at this moment.

In just one glance, countless thoughts flashed through his mind—until he noticed that his fingers were beginning to show signs of fading.

Startled, Lü Yongchang quietly put his hands behind his back, steadied himself, and said, "I...I have to go see Dr. Wen."

"Dr. Wen?"

Upon hearing this name, Fang Xu's expression grew even more serious: "Is there another problem with your health?"

Faced with Fang Xu's question, Lü Yongchang nodded somewhat awkwardly: "There was indeed a small problem, probably because the research has been going on for too long recently."

"It's alright."

Despite saying that, Fang Xu's expression remained completely relaxed.

"Come on, I'll go with you."

"This...isn't that necessary?"

"It's very necessary. Your physical condition is directly related to the future of human civilization, and you need to be aware of this."

"...How's your heart?"

"……what?"

"Cough, it's nothing, it's nothing. Let's go, it's not convenient to talk here."

"???"

……

A soft green light flickered in Dr. Wen's office.

Fang Xu and Dr. Wen stared wide-eyed at the scene before them, completely bewildered.

"...That's the general situation."

As a familiar voice echoed through the office, the emerald green lights gradually coalesced into a human figure.

After a brief wait, the familiar figure reappeared before them.

Fang Xu: "..."

Dr. Wen: "..."

Silence fell over the office.

Is this what you call a minor problem?

No wonder they asked about his heart condition!

At this moment, Fang Xu felt a sharp pain in his heart.

Of course, he wasn't worried about his health.

Leaving aside the regular full-body check-ups and maintenance programs organized by the Academy of Sciences, with the biotechnology now available to the Human Union Academy of Sciences, they can generally be saved unless the brain suffers a fatal injury.

Furthermore, with the help of various assistive technologies, even if a part of the brain is removed, one can still survive and live a normal life.

"Hoo..." Fang Xu exhaled a long breath, then stretched out a slightly trembling hand and pointed at Lü Yongchang's body.

"You...you..."

Lu Yongchang looked down at his body with a puzzled expression.

Didn't you find any problems?

"Where did you get your clothes from?"

"..."

Lü Yongchang's expression froze instantly.

Dr. Wen, who was standing to the side, also glanced at Fang Xu with a speechless expression.

So, after all that, this is what you're focusing on?

Seeing that Lü Yongchang's gaze was starting to turn hostile, Fang Xu quickly coughed twice and steered the conversation back on track: "What I mean is... can your body now freely combine into other substances?"

Lu Yongchang glared at Fang Xu before explaining.

"No, it's not possible."

"I did some research, and the principle behind it is somewhat similar to the technology of materializing light."

"You can think of the body I'm showing you now as a holographic projection with real touch."

"As for the actual body..."

"As you just saw, it should be in a quantum state."

Dr. Wen nodded thoughtfully: "So you mean... it's no longer possible to perform an autopsy on you?"

Lü Yongchang: "..."

Fang Xu: "..."

"It's just a joke, isn't it funny?"

Faced with the strange looks from the two people, Dr. Wen shrugged helplessly.

"Heh, heh... Dr. Wen, I didn't expect you to be so humorous." Fang Xu subconsciously took a step back and replied stiffly.

As for Lü Yongchang, he skillfully deflected this sensitive topic.

"Getting back to the main topic, Dr. Wen, what are your latest research findings in this area?"

"……Hold on."

Dr. Wen was silent for a moment, then turned around and turned on a holographic projection.

The projection showed countless densely packed research materials.

"They're all here."

Dr. Wen raised his hand and gently pinched his slightly sore brow: "From the moment the abnormality appeared in your brain, Academician Mao Zhengzhi and I began our research in this area."

"Based on the still immature four-dimensional theory, we have also made some guesses."

"The energy burst you described did not actually occur in three-dimensional space."

"As for the specific dimension... it might be four-dimensional, or five-dimensional, or even a higher dimension..."

"Without supporting data and theory, I cannot draw any conclusions."

"But no matter what, it must have come from an impact from a higher dimension."

"Under the impact of high-dimensional, high-energy-level energy, your body is directly transformed into a quantum state."

Dr. Wen was silent for a moment, then said, "There is a word that might describe your current state."

"Quantum Ghost".

Lu Yongchang was slightly taken aback, then gave a wry smile.

You know what, it's really apt.

"Although we don't know the specific process and principles, based on our speculation, this state should have many benefits for you."

Dr. Wen's voice continued, "In this regard... we can do a simple test."