Chapter 75: Optimizing the Tokamak Device

Luo Lao's words were like a dose of tranquilizer, easing the tense atmosphere in the office.

Indeed, Yanhuang Guo is no longer the era where one had to constantly stay on edge, worrying about foreign invasion.

They now have more composure and confidence to plan a grander future.

Luo Lao, you said that we are a bit impatient.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yunfeng leaned back against the chair, a faint smile appearing on his face.

Qin Hao nodded, and the urgency in his heart eased considerably.

He knew that the superiors first considered his safety, and this concern warmed his heart.

However, the energy issue remained a stone weighing on his mind.

Speaking of energy, Qin Hao fell silent for a moment, as if recalling something, then raised his head and asked:

"I actually want to ask, how is the progress on our own artificial sun?"

Speaking of this, Zhang Yunfeng was clearly more informed; he took over the conversation, his expression showing a touch of pride and rigor.

"Many countries around the world are competing on this track; currently, the longest single run is the international cooperation project led by France,"

"It recently broke 1,300 seconds, but their plasma temperature is only fifty million degrees."

He paused, then shifted the tone, his pride growing stronger.

"Our 'Oriental Divine Ring,' although its continuous operation time is slightly shorter, at around one thousand and several tens of seconds, but our core temperature has stabilized at over 120 million degrees."

"One endures longer, the other burns hotter—each has its own merits."

"Then, to truly achieve commercial application, or to use it as a stable energy source, roughly how much more time would be needed?"

Qin Hao pressed further; this was the issue he cared about most.

Zhang Yunfeng and Luo Lao exchanged a glance, their expressions turning serious.

"This is precisely the hardest step—from achieving stable combustion to outputting stable energy, there are countless technical barriers to overcome."

"According to the Academy of Sciences' most optimistic estimate, making controllable nuclear fusion truly usable will still take at least ten to twenty years—this is already the fastest pace worldwide."

"Ten to twenty years."

"That time span is not long for a national strategy, but for Qin Hao, who is eager to find a new 'granary' for the system, it is still too long."

The office fell silent; everyone realized they were back to the original problem—time.

After hearing this, Qin Hao unconsciously tapped his fingers lightly on the sofa armrest.

After a moment, he suddenly lifted his head, his eyes clear.

"If that's the case, then let's shorten that time."

This remark left the two leaders present and Cheng Haitang stunned for a moment.

But they quickly reacted, understanding Qin Hao's meaning.

"Yeah! How could they have forgotten this!"

"The system's replication function, its most heaven-defying added value, is precisely that optimization plan!"

"If the optimization of Dragon Shield No. 1 gave Yanhuang Guo a lead in information warfare,"

"then optimizing the tokamak device would directly bring humanity's energy future forward to the present."

"If there isn't enough energy, we can accumulate it first and then go; I think that would definitely be faster than researching it," Qin Hao added.

"Hahaha..." Luo Lao finally couldn't help but burst into hearty laughter.

He stood up, walked over to Qin Hao, and lightly patted his shoulder, saying, "Xiao Qin! You always manage to surprise us!"

Zhang Yunfeng also laughed, the seriousness on his face completely gone, and he even made a joke:

"This proposal is great! It's definitely safer than letting you go hug the real sun."

Cheng Haitang's face also showed a faint smile.

"Good! This matter is settled like that! I just need to report it to the superiors."

Luo Lao made a decisive decision without hesitation: "I'll immediately have people contact the Artificial Sun Project Team, get them ready for everything, and fully cooperate with you!"

"Luo Lao, are we leaving now?" Qin Hao asked.

"No rush……"

Luo Lao waved his hand, saying, "Let them prepare first."

"Tomorrow, then—tomorrow Comrade Yunfeng will accompany you there."

"I still have a few important matters to handle here, so I won't go. Remember, safety first, don't put any pressure on yourself."

"Yes!"

The next morning, a special plane flew toward the destination.

When the group arrived, they were greeted by a man about sixty years old.

"\"Comrade Yunfeng, Comrade Haitang, Comrade Xiao Qin, welcome. \" The old man stepped forward quickly, extended his hand, his face showing a hint of urgency."

"\"Academician Tang, you've worked hard. \""

Zhang Yunfeng shook hands with him, his tone friendly.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Tang Jianbo didn't even invite the group to the office for tea, but went straight to the point,

"\"The device is over there; let me take you there. \""

"\"Good, business first. \""

Zhang Yunfeng smiled and nodded; he well understood the temperament of these researchers.

The group boarded the vehicle, passed through several heavy security gates, and finally arrived inside a huge circular hall.

When the full interior of the hall came into view, even though Qin Hao had been mentally prepared, he was still deeply shocked by the sight.

It was a massive and complex machine that almost occupied the entire hall.

It resembled a dormant steel beast, countless thick pipes, dense cables, and instrument panels flashing with indicator lights, wrapping around its body like blood vessels and nerves.

This is the artificial sun of Yanhuang Guo—the East Divine Ring.

"How is it? Still impressive, right?"

Tang Jianbo said from the upper-level observation corridor.

For this pile of iron lumps, generations of people, hundreds to thousands of scientists and engineers, have devoted half their lives.

Qin Hao sincerely praised:

"This is no longer just impressive; it is the crystallization of human wisdom."

"Who would say otherwise? But in order to achieve controllable nuclear fusion technology, all of this is worthwhile."

Tang Jianbo strongly agreed with that.

"Academician Tang, I won't say more; I'll start the scan first."

Qin Hao's expression returned to normal.

【Target: Large Tokamak Nuclear Fusion Experimental Device East Divine Ring.】

【Its structure is complex, comprising over one million independent components including the superconducting magnet system, vacuum chamber, heating system, and plasma diagnostic system.】

【Scanning and entering data into the database, successful.】

After the scan was completed, Qin Hao discovered that copying one out actually required a billion Energy Points, leaving him stunned.

Indeed, it lives up to being a machine with extremely high technological content for current humanity. Fortunately, he still has fifteen billion, otherwise he would have to wait a while.

"All right, Academician Tang, please prepare a sufficiently large empty room."

After completing the scan, Qin Hao said to Academician Tang.

"Come with me; it's already been prepared."

Upon hearing that, Tang Jianbo led everyone to another equally huge room.

Here, aside from the lighting equipment, there was nothing; a huge area had been outlined on the floor with white lines.