Chapter 192: Custom-Made Aircraft

The news that Academician Qian was "invited" out of the Science Council meeting spread like wings, rapidly circulating through the academic world and beyond, sparking controversy far more intense than any previous commercial conflict.

Supporters praised Qin Feng for his extraordinary boldness in breaking academic barriers; opponents condemned him as arrogant and ignorant, trampling on academic dignity. The public debate erupted into chaos, once again thrusting "New Era" and Qin Feng himself onto the storm's center.

Yet Qin Feng, at the eye of the storm, seemed utterly detached.

Qian Fuli's questioning and departure meant nothing to him—merely the removal of insignificant noise, even clarifying the path ahead: a solitary road destined to diverge from the old order.

His attention had long since left these verbal battles.

The "Abyss Walker" exploration plan was ready to depart—but Qin Feng was thinking beyond this single mission.

As the construction of "New Era" city-state advanced, and as he anticipated frequent travel across the globe—and even into extreme, inaccessible environments—the existing vehicles, whether Porsche, Universal Airlines airliners, or the "Zhu Long" transport aircraft, were gradually becoming… inadequate.

He needed a true personal vehicle, perfectly tailored to his needs, combining ultimate comfort, absolute safety, ultra-long range, and formidable survival and deterrence capabilities when necessary—a mobile fortress.

A vehicle capable of accompanying him to explore the ocean depths, soar through the skies, and someday, traverse the Star Sea.

Once this thought arose, it spread like wildfire.

He summoned the system interface, scanning the vast ocean of knowledge within 【Super Technology】.

Civilian airliners? Too bulky and slow, lacking autonomy. Military transport aircraft? Focused on payload and delivery, lacking comfort and versatility. Modified "Zhu Long" transports? Performance acceptable, but too limited to fulfill his future ambitions.

None would do.

He wanted something unique—something exclusively his, Qin Feng's, vehicle!

His gaze finally locked onto a theoretical frontier within 【Super Technology】—one bordering on science fiction: 【Large Integrated Strategic Aerospace Platform】.

This was no ordinary aircraft, but a mobile integrated platform combining residence, command, research, defense, and attack functions. Its design philosophy had surpassed the current understanding of Earth's aerospace industry.

This was it.

A spark of excitement flashed in Qin Feng's eyes.

He immediately contacted Sun Zhe and Su Wenqian.

"Cancel the 'Abyss Walker' departure plan—indefinitely postponed," Qin Feng's first order left both stunned.

"Sir, all exploration preparations are complete…" Su Wenqian couldn't help reminding him.

"The plan has changed," Qin Feng's tone brooked no argument. "There is a higher priority."

He continued: "Sun Zhe, mobilize all our resources to secretly acquire or take controlling stakes in several companies with top-tier aerospace materials, precision manufacturing, aviation engine, and electronic systems technology—no cost limits. Meanwhile, in the 'New Era' city-state planning, designate the largest possible area for the highest-standard aerospace manufacturing and assembly base."

Though puzzled, Sun Zhe immediately replied: "Yes! I'll handle it immediately!"

"Sister Su," Qin Feng turned to Su Wenqian, "on my behalf, personally invite the world's most elite—but perhaps unrecognized by mainstream circles—aircraft designers, aerodynamicists, and energy systems engineers. Tell them I have a project beyond their imagination, and ask them… whether they wish to help create history."

Sensing the gravity and passion in Qin Feng's words, Su Wenqian solemnly replied: "Yes, Sir! I'll handle it personally!"

Orders issued, vast resources were redirected, shifting quietly toward a new, grander goal.

In the days that followed, Qin Feng became utterly immersed in the massive volume of data 【Super Technology】 provided on the 【Large Integrated Strategic Aerospace Platform】.

He was no longer merely a decision-maker—he had become the project's chief designer and soul.

He personally participated in design discussions, reviewing every detail with the terrifying learning capacity granted by his 35-point Spiritual Attribute and 【Super Technology】's vision far beyond his era.

Airframe materials? He rejected all existing aerospace aluminum alloys and carbon fiber composites, specifying a new material formula recorded in 【Super Technology】—"Stardust Alloy"—requiring synthesis under specific gravity and energy fields, with strength, toughness, and extreme-environment resistance far surpassing any existing material.

Power system? He discarded conventional turbofan engines, choosing a hybrid propulsion system combining 【High-Energy Plasma Propulsion】 and 【Anti-Gravity Field Regulation】—signaling a revolution in energy and propulsion technology.

Defense and survival systems? He demanded integration of the latest energy shield technology, full-spectrum stealth coating, and an independent navigation and control system based on 【Quantum Communication】—immune to interference or tracking. He even required interfaces reserved for future energy weapon systems.

Internal space? He demanded it be designed as a self-sustaining ecosystem, featuring an independent life-support system, high-grade research laboratories, comfortable living quarters, and a panoramic 【Command Center】 overlooking the earth below.

Every requirement challenged the limits of existing engineering—and even defied many accepted physical principles.

The expert team, lavishly recruited, were initially stunned and baffled by Qin Feng's "fantastical" demands; some even suspected the young billionaire had lost his mind.

But when Qin Feng revealed partial, processed technical data—molecular formulas of "Stardust Alloy," schematics of 【Plasma Propulsion】—beyond their comprehension—all skepticism turned to awe and frenzy!

They realized they were not participating in an ordinary aircraft project, but in a… true technological revolution—a miracle that would rewrite human aviation history, even the course of civilization!

Enthusiasm reached its peak. All participants worked day and night, pouring themselves into this historic endeavor.

On the edge of "New Era" city-state, a dedicated aerospace base rose at astonishing speed. Special smelting furnaces, large vacuum simulation chambers, high-energy particle confinement devices… equipment never before seen were installed.

The entire project advanced at an unprecedented pace under absolute secrecy.

Qin Feng nearly lived in the temporary 【Command Center】, personally overseeing every critical milestone. He watched blueprints transform into 3D models, saw the first slab of "Stardust Alloy" slowly take shape within its energy field, witnessed the vast, elegant platform's skeleton gradually assemble within the colossal hangar…

This feeling surpassed the satisfaction of acquiring a hundred companies or earning a trillion in wealth.

This was creation! This was the true artifact of Qin Feng—capable of bearing his ambition!

Months later.

When Qin Feng stood on the observation platform of the final assembly hangar, gazing down at the streamlined, silver-gray, over-one-hundred-meter-long, futuristically shaped behemoth taking form below, even he felt an indescribable surge of pride.

This was his new vehicle.

Designation—"Lingxiao."

Meaning: "Rising to the Clouds, Towering Above the Nine Heavens!"

Su Wenqian stood behind him, gazing at the spacecraft-like "aircraft" below, her eyes gleaming as she softly asked: "Sir, when will it fly?"

Qin Feng stared at "Lingxiao" as if gazing upon a perfect work of art.

"Soon."

A confident smile curved his lips.

"When it truly soars through the skies…"

"The world will finally understand the true meaning of 'custom-made.'"