The technology tree represents the development of human civilization over the next hundred years, and each achievement on it is the result of countless scientists working tirelessly to achieve it.
Jiang Cheng's face suddenly darkened as he was so easily devoured by the monster in front of him.
"I sensed anger in your emotions, but why bother?"
nonsense!
They so easily destroyed the efforts of others, devoured a portion of the technological tree, and annihilated the burgeoning human civilization.
Jiang Cheng was naturally angry.
"Flourishing growth? You're really funny, kid." The beast's voice was androgynous, making it impossible to discern its gender, but what shocked Jiang Cheng was that it seemed to have read his thoughts.
"What exactly are you, and why are you in my mental world?" he asked, frowning.
"Me? I am an omniscient and omnipotent concept. Humans once gave me a rather unpleasant name: Laplace's Demon."
Jiang Cheng's mind suddenly went blank.
He recalled an article about Laplace's demon that he had once read in a science magazine.
A scientific hypothesis proposed by the French mathematician Pierre-Simon Laplace in 1814.
There exists a demon in the universe that knows the exact position and momentum of every atom in the universe and can use Newton's laws to show the entire process of cosmic events, past and future.
It can predict everything, all things destined by fate.
When this concept emerged, it caused a sensation in the global scientific community.
Because it was so bizarre, it did not become widely known; it is considered one of the scientific monsters alongside Schrödinger's cat.
Jiang Cheng was a researcher, and he knew, of course, that the demon before him had solid scientific evidence and was not just wild speculation.
But why did the other party say that he couldn't change anything?
"In my calculations, you, born in China, will only be a fleeting flower before quickly withering away. You will die, and in the not-too-distant future." It paused and continued, "Not only will you die, but Luo Xiaoli will also die, in an extremely tragic way, and Zhao Xuerou will also die. From the moment everyone is born, everything is already predetermined, and some people's deaths are because of you."
Jiang Cheng was taken aback and looked at the elegant mythical beast in the tree canopy, which was looking down at him from above.
"In the future, the technology tree will wither, and human civilization will eventually become increasingly dim. So, what's the point of your efforts? When you take pride in achievements like the human genome or controlled nuclear fusion, it seems so ridiculous to me. Do you still feel angry now?"
After hearing Laplace's words, he felt a wave of confusion wash over him.
Some people... will die because of themselves.
These words struck a chord with Jiang Cheng.
If it can really predict the future, then the brilliant life I originally planned will soon be lost in the river of time.
Do you believe it?
"I don't believe it." Jiang Cheng sneered.
He had no idea where this monster had come from; it just spouted nonsense, saying he was going to die, his lover would die too, that fate was predetermined and there was no point in resisting…
Those pale yellow pupils stared directly into his eyes.
"Alright, since you don't believe me, let's play a game for the brave."
"The game is called, Unlimited Reincarnation."
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In the room...
Jiang Cheng suddenly opened his eyes, his heart pounding. He was pulled out of his mental world, his back covered in cold sweat, and he felt a chill run down his spine, as if everything about him had been seen through.
The neutral voice seemed to linger, echoing in his ears.
Jiang Cheng wondered if he was having a nightmare...
The technology tree in his mind still existed, but the so-called monsters were no longer there.
As always, it was both quiet and vibrant.
I've been traveling to other countries lately, and the constant flying has made me so stressed and anxious that I've started hallucinating!
Jiang Cheng wiped away a cold sweat, completely unaware that the deep-sea diving technology that had been eaten had disappeared into the tree!
The clock in the living room points to 11:30 p.m.
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Walking along the familiar streets of Jiangcheng, the air felt exceptionally fresh after the rain.
Take a deep breath and you can feel the fragrance of nature.
He was about to return to campus after two months, and he felt a little excited.
Every day of school is one less day I can attend.
Because in a few days he will officially take over as the vice president of both the Institute of Biotechnology and the Institute of Energy Technology, representing China on the world stage.
There will be endless meetings and documents to review in the future.
Although Old Zhong, Old Chen, and Gu Qingwan would help him handle most of the trivial matters.
But he still had to learn how to work at the research institute.
To put it bluntly, Academician Zhong Yingzhe is in relatively good health, but Professor Chen is over eighty years old and his health is deteriorating. He might pass away one day.
As his successor, he would be fully responsible for all affairs within the institute.
It's not too late to start learning now, although the elderly person has long since reached retirement age.
The reason they are still holding their posts is that the younger generation is still young and not yet ready to take on important responsibilities.
Jiang Cheng walked down the street. He has now become a household name in China. A few days ago, when he went out, he attracted residents to take pictures and watch.
He is now wearing a mask so as not to disrupt public order.
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