The Wallfacer: Everyone wants to break through my wall.

“We understand your unease about the Trisolarans. People from your time are filled with despair, but you must also understand that in our time, the Trisolarans have lost in every aspect.”

The core members of the Taylor system earnestly advised Lin Feng, believing that he, an ancient person from ancient times, was too influenced by the times and was still immersed in the Trisolaran crisis. Just like those steel-stamped races who were bound to lose, they did not believe that humanity could defeat the Trisolarans, even if the human fleet could destroy the universe.

"A complete loss? So the Taylor system can already create sophons?" Lin Feng asked, feigning surprise.

One of the core members of the Taylor faction, who was still trying to persuade Lin Feng, froze, and gave a stammering answer.

"Uh, well... if the Trisolarans were to lift the blockade on human exploration of the microscopic world, I believe that it wouldn't be long before humans could also create sophons."

"So that means we haven't been able to create a sophon yet. If that's the case, then the Taylor system has already broken through the technological blockade on sophons?" Lin Feng said.

His gaze swept over the other core members of the Taylor faction, and they all looked away.

"Well... we couldn't break through," a core member of the Taylor faction replied hesitantly.

Lin Feng slapped his palm, then suddenly realized and continued, "So, the Taylor system has now established diplomatic relations with the Trisolarans, meaning the Trisolaran civilization has told the Taylor system that humanity has completely overwhelmed the Trisolarans in every aspect?"

“No, we have not established diplomatic relations with the Trisolarans,” one of the core members replied.

Unable to contain his anger any longer, Lin Feng slammed his fist on the table. "Then where did you get the evidence that humanity is superior to the Trisolarans in every way? It's not just because of that giant railgun that can strike across stars, is it?"

"Since humanity does not hold an absolute advantage in the war against the Trisolaran civilization, why are you so careless? Look at how many tombstones are in that cemetery around Neptune's orbit. Do you have any respect for those heroes who sacrificed their lives? And yet you hold high positions in the Taylor system!"

“Then, according to your opinion…” a female core member asked timidly.

Lin Feng said firmly, "The Taylor system is not going to participate in that show of welcoming the Trisolaran probe. The Alliance and the Fleet Union are not willing to fulfill their obligations to the human world. We, the Taylor system, cannot do that. It is irresponsible to the human collective and a betrayal to those heroes who explored the universe."

"We cannot relax our vigilance or precautions in the slightest. Even if it's just ten unknown things coming to the solar system, or even just ten screws from a Trisolaran spaceship, the Taylor system cannot afford to be complacent."

"All space cities belonging to the Taylor system will be relocated to the inner edge of the Kuiper Belt and distributed evenly. If a battle breaks out, the enemy will not target the space cities. All Taylor fleets should begin to deploy according to the standard war formation."

What Lin Feng said was enough to put the Taylor system into a state of full combat readiness, and even a civil war with the Alliance's Greater Solar System would be no more than this.

"Is it really necessary to be so cautious? The Taylor fleet didn't show up to greet the Trisolaran probe. In the end, the outside world will inevitably use this to criticize our Taylor system for incompetence." One of the core members of the Taylor system asked, puzzled.

Even if those ten high-speed objects are extremely dangerous, are they so dangerous that the entire Taylor system needs to go all out? Many people feel that this is using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

Moreover, if it is later proven that the high-speed objects launched by these ten Trisolaran fleets are not harmful in themselves, the Taylor system will inevitably become a laughing stock in the human world.

"Let them criticize. Only the weak and insecure care about others' opinions. I've been in hibernation since my own time, and every time I wake up, I'm inevitably attacked by a bunch of people. Have I lost a piece of my flesh? If I had listened to those idiots back then, do you think you would have antimatter at your disposal now? Humanity would be able to establish colonies in other star systems? We would have giant electromagnetic railguns that can directly threaten the Trisolaran homeworld?"

Lin Feng curled his lip in disdain, his attitude unusually firm and brooking no argument.

Currently, Lin Feng still calls the shots in the Taylor Group. Since he insists on this, the other core members of the Taylor Group naturally can't change anything.

"Alright, we'll do as you say. We'll inform the joint meeting shortly that we won't participate in the ceremony to welcome the Trisolaran probe."

Chapter 213 If you're going to praise someone, praise them to their face.

Nearly four months later, Lin Feng received an invitation from the Solar System Fleet Joint Conference.

"What? They want me to attend the final Wallfacer hearing?"

Lin Feng was taken aback for a moment, then waved his hand at his subordinates, "I'm not a Wallfacer anymore, why do you want me to attend the hearing?"

“You can represent the Taylor faction at this final Wallfacer hearing, which is aimed at both the Taylor faction and you,” the subordinate said.

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng frowned, and the subordinate explained the reason to him.

The legitimacy of the Taylor Group rests on Lin Feng; they exist to help Lin Feng better complete the Wallfacer Project.

When the Wallfacer Project truly ceases to exist, the legitimacy of the Taylor Group will also vanish, because Lin Feng will no longer be a Wallfacer, and there will be no Wallfacer Project. So, who will the Taylor Group help complete a Wallfacer Project that no longer exists?

Now, announcing the abolition of the Wallfacer Project is the first step; the second step is for the Trisolaran civilization to surrender to humanity.

As is well known, the Wallfacer Project was born out of the Trisolaran crisis. If the Trisolarans surrender to humanity and the two civilizations make peace, the Wallfacer Project will naturally have no reason to exist.

With the disappearance of the Wallfacer Project, all Wallfacers will revert to normal human identities, which also means that the Taylor Group will completely lose its legitimacy.

"What do you want me to do? Make a scene? Or demand that the Solar System Fleet Joint Conference not terminate the Wallfacer Project?" Lin Feng asked indifferently.

His reaction was minimal because he knew that with the arrival of the Trisolaran droplet, there would be no surrender, only destruction, so he simply couldn't be bothered to care.

The subordinate shook his head. "No, we just hope you can go because you are the only one who can fully represent the entire Taylor Group. It's your choice how to do it."

Lin Feng fell silent, the familiar faces in the cemetery flashing through his mind, and then asked.

"...Will the other Wallfacers be there?"

“Yes, the joint meeting will invite all surviving Wallfacers to participate,” the subordinate said.

"Okay, I'll go. It's been a long time since I've seen those old friends."

After saying this, Lin Feng got up to prepare.

……

"Luo Ji isn't hibernating?"

The special envoy from the joint conference, tasked with unfreezing Luo Ji, questioned the administrators of the hibernation center.

The administrator checked the file information on the screen again, then nodded.

"Yes, the records show that he woke up from hibernation three months ago."

"His hibernation file is on the special personnel list. Who approved his removal from the list of ordinary personnel?" the special envoy asked, puzzled.

The administrator said, "This part has always been done by computers. There may be a problem with the system. We recently received a notice from the police that the killer virus, which had been dormant for a century, has reappeared and is rampaging on the Internet. Moreover, there are many new types of killer viruses that are not recorded in the virus database. There have been multiple traffic accidents and mechanical failures in this area. The hibernation center is also currently conducting self-checks on its system and upgrading its firewall."

"Did you implant an identity chip in Luo Ji?" the special envoy asked.

The manager replied, "It's been implanted. If you want to contact him, just do it through the normal channels."

The special envoy at the joint meeting nodded a few times and then left.

Three months later, Luo Ji's bracelet projected a window, and the person inside the window was the special envoy of the joint conference.

"Dr. Luo Ji, nice to meet you. I am Ben Jonathan, the special envoy of the joint conference. I am sorry that your awakening was not arranged by us. It was a computer approval malfunction at the hibernation center that classified your name as a regular person."

"Now, I'm here on the instructions of the Joint Council to invite you to the final hearing of the Wallfacer Project... Uh, you should understand what I'm saying, right? English has changed quite a bit since your time."

Luo Ji didn't hear anything else Ben Jonathan said, except for the phrase "last hearing," which was deeply imprinted in his mind.

He could finally shed his identity as a Wallfacer and be a normal person, which was better than anything else.

He can finally say goodbye to the past.

"Where is the meeting place?" Luo Ji asked somewhat urgently.

“You don’t need to leave your home; you can participate in the meeting remotely using your indoor virtual pod. Remote participation is now standard practice, and participating in this way will not affect the importance and seriousness of the meeting,” Ben Jonathan replied with a smile.

Under Ben Jonathan's guidance, Luo Ji entered the virtual reality pod, and then his vision shifted to find himself in a room, where he was now wearing a more formal outfit.

Luo Ji opened the door to the room and followed the signs into a conference hall.

None of this was virtual; it was real. Luo Ji picked up a pen in surprise, and a distinct tactile sensation entered his brain.

This is amazing! One second he was in the virtual pod, and the next second he appeared in a conference hall somewhere. This is teleportation!

They even changed his clothes while they were at it!

Could this be quantum teleportation from two centuries ago?

Luo Ji couldn't help but think excitedly.

Jonathan walked in and, seeing how interested Luo Ji was, explained the underlying principles to him.

"This is a mechanical avatar that can receive human thought signals. If a meeting requires remote participants to sign certain documents, this kind of mechanical avatar will be used. The mechanical avatar will automatically simulate the user's appearance based on the logged-in user's appearance."

Luo Ji, who had been somewhat excited, suddenly felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him, and his enthusiasm waned as he put the pen back in its place.

Before long, people began to enter the conference hall one after another.

Luo Ji met some familiar faces, the Hines.

The two looked unchanged. Hines greeted Luo Ji with a smile, while Sugiyama Keiko was much colder, only nodding slightly in response to Luo Ji's greeting.

Because they were acquaintances, Luo Ji sat next to Hines, while Sugiyama Keiko sat on Hines' other side.

“It’s a pleasure to see you still alive, Mr. Hines. I’ve heard that two Wallfacers were left behind in the past, and I thought one of them was you,” Luo Ji said.

Hines smiled and replied, "Those who remain in the past are old Taylor and Rediaz. Although old Taylor handed over the position of Wallfacer to his son, he is still a Wallfacer recognized by law."

"There were actually five Wallfacers, and two centuries have passed. It's normal that scholars who don't specialize in history wouldn't know."

Luo Ji looked enlightened. It turned out that he had made a mistake at first and subconsciously overlooked the fact that Feng Taylor was the substitute for facing the wall.

Hines continued with a regretful expression, "I have just awakened from hibernation, Dr. Luo Ji. I regret to learn that the planets of the star you cursed, 187j3x1, are still orbiting the star normally."

"That's just an old joke, don't take it too seriously," Luo Ji said with a self-deprecating wave of his hand.

Luo Ji said, "Now it seems that you are the only successful Wallfacer. Perhaps your strategic plan has really improved human intelligence."

Hines shook his head, revealing the same self-deprecating smile as Luo Ji.

"I didn't succeed. I now know that after we hibernate, the study of human thought quickly encountered insurmountable obstacles. Going any deeper would involve the quantum level of the brain's thought mechanisms."

"Like other disciplines, it has encountered the insurmountable sophon barrier. Human intelligence has not improved significantly. Humanity's greatest achievement so far is simply the creation of a completely new form of life: the electronic human."

"Electronic humans?" Luo Ji asked blankly.

Luo Ji, who doesn't understand this era well enough, doesn't know what an electronic human is.

Electronic humans would also generally not choose to stay on Earth, as Earth's atmospheric environment would corrode their hardware.

“Human thought replicas with artificial neuron computers as their brains, apart from the difference in brain material, are not much better than humans in terms of intelligence or logical thinking.”

Hines sighed regretfully and gave Luo Ji a brief explanation of what an electronic human was.

When the topic of cyborgs came up, Hines thought of Davis, and then of Lin Feng, who was in charge of everything.

“If we’re talking about success, Feng Taylor is the most successful one among us. Half of what we see today is due to his plans, including the current size of the human fleet. I now believe that Feng Taylor’s initial thinking was correct; operational development is the way out for humanity,” Hines said with sincere admiration.

While Luo Ji was talking to Hines, a voice joined in.

"Gentlemen, I can tolerate you talking badly about me behind my back, but it's not fair for you to praise me behind my back no matter how much you praise me."

“If you’re going to praise me, praise me to my face, praise me hard, praise me to the skies. I, Feng Taylor, am entitled to it.”

Chapter 214 The Wallfacer Project Ends

"You are... Feng Taylor?"

Luo Ji sized up the person who was walking over, barely recognizing a hint of familiarity from their face.