The command issued by Lü Yongchang was transmitted to the detector via a long-range communication device.
With almost no delay, all detectors quickly completed their attitude adjustments and simultaneously activated their tail antimatter engines.
boom!
The enormous energy altered the probe's downward trajectory at a speed visible to the naked eye.
At the same time, the gamma rays emitted by the antimatter engine spread outwards like a storm.
As the detector's attitude gradually stabilized, the power of the antimatter engine gradually decreased.
Under zero control, these detectors hover at the same altitude in the dense atmosphere, as if they were cut from the same mold.
Then, the probes adjusted their attitude again and sped off in all directions of the planet.
...
The real-time images from the probe were presented to the scientists with unparalleled clarity.
"this……"
"Is this planet only covered in forests?"
An older academician from the Earth era muttered to himself, "This landscaping is really well done..."
Lü Yongchang chuckled to himself.
While he found it amusing, a hint of doubt also appeared in his eyes.
Not only him, but all the academicians in the laboratory specializing in biology had a look of utter confusion on their faces.
"This...this isn't normal..." Mao Zhengzhi frowned, muttering to himself, "This is too abnormal!"
"With so many forests, is the soil fertility on this planet really that high?"
"And the forest density is almost exactly the same in every place... How is that possible?!"
Mao Zhengzhi shook his head repeatedly: "I don't understand, I really don't understand this time..."
Lu Yongchang's eyes flickered, and he asked in a deep voice, "Zero, is the surface scanning and modeling work complete?"
"Processing the relevant data, please wait."
A synthesized electronic voice quickly rang out.
After a few seconds of waiting, a brand new projection appeared before everyone's eyes.
The 3D model glows with a deep blue light, with sturdy trees growing on the undulating ground.
At first glance, there seems to be no problem.
"Wait, wait a minute!"
Mao Zhengzhi's eyes widened suddenly, and he said in horror, "Professor, look at the numbers on the coordinate axis next to you!"
Lu Yongchang was stunned for a moment, looking at the coordinate axes on the side of the 3D model with some confusion.
"hiss!!!"
His reaction was even more intense than Mao Zhengzhi's!
"Holy crap..." Lü Yongchang's voice trembled slightly, "How on earth did these trees grow?!"
On the coordinate axis, the number 100 glows with a slightly bright white light.
100 meters.
This is the average height of these trees.
These trees are several times larger than the Earth!
"Professor, the detector has detected an anomaly."
This time, before Lü Yongchang could speak, a holographic image automatically appeared beside him.
The image shows an extremely large tree, like a pillar connecting the ground and the sky, standing silently on the surface of this planet!
The camera quickly zooms in.
The textures on the tree trunk gradually became clearer.
The deep ravines reveal to outsiders the vicissitudes of time it has endured.
The tree canopy blocked out the sunlight, obscuring the light from the black hole's accretion disk.
The long branches, seemingly unable to withstand the planet's gravity, drooped down from the tree's crown.
At its feet lies a lush, verdant forest.
From a distance, these forests look like the grass at the foot of this big tree!
A single tree can make a forest!
Lu Yongchang's breathing became rapid. He suddenly realized that the exceptionally lush green Arctic region he had seen in space was probably caused by this terrifyingly large tree!
"this……"
Lu Yongchang swallowed hard and asked in a low voice, "How big is this tree?"
"According to the data transmitted back by the probe, the highest point is meters."
Even though everyone was mentally prepared, a collective gasp still rippled through the laboratory when they heard the number!
"Holy crap..." *N
Lü Yongchang was no exception.
His pupils dilated slightly as he stared at the holographic image in front of him with disbelief.
Trees several meters tall...
I thought the trees that were 100 meters tall on average were already ridiculously tall, but I never expected there would be a giant boss that was 1 meter tall!
He couldn't help but curse under his breath: Damn it, a tree is bigger than the Earth!
"How...how did it grow like this?!"
Mao Zhengzhi's face flushed slightly as he loudly complained, "Even with a high oxygen concentration, it's impossible for such a monster to appear!"
...
After a brief moment of shock, Lü Yongchang took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and turned his attention to the data transmitted back by the probe.
"Um?"
It's okay if you don't look, but once you do, you'll find the problem.
"What about the gamma rays and X-rays produced by black holes? Where does all that radiation go?"
Lu Yongchang subconsciously turned his head to look at the data transmitted back by the other detectors.
No problem.
The planet's atmosphere is filled with high-intensity radiation from black holes—except around the giant tree.
Mao Zhengzhi also noticed this anomaly.
His gaze lingered on the enormous canopy of the giant tree, and he thoughtfully raised his hand to touch his chin.
"Professor, let these detectors move away from the canopy area and take a look," Mao Zhengzhi said softly.
Lu Yongchang's eyes showed a mixture of excitement and doubt as he gently waved to Zero.
With the aid of the antimatter engine, the probe quickly broke away from the canopy of the giant tree.
"A high dose of radiation has been detected."
An electronic synthesized sound began.
"As expected..." Lu Yongchang murmured excitedly to himself.
"Professor, it's basically confirmed." Mao Zhengzhi said loudly, somewhat excited and somewhat shocked, "This giant tree can absorb gamma rays and X-rays and use them as energy for its own growth."
"Now, everything makes sense!"
"No wonder this planet is in such a terrible location, yet there is still life on it!"
"So, the area around this black hole is a paradise for these trees!"
"Life is truly amazing!" Mao Zhengzhi exclaimed repeatedly, gazing intently at the holographic projection before him.
Unlike Mao Zhengzhi, Lü Yongchang's first thought was about the role these trees could play!
Such efficient absorption of large doses of radiation...
These trees are simply the perfect material for building radiation shielding layers for starships!
The images of that war between advanced civilizations still linger in Lü Yongchang's mind.
Without experiencing it firsthand, he could easily imagine the massive doses of high-energy radiation spreading in a war zone!
Therefore, the question of how to increase the radiation protection capabilities of starships has always been on his mind.
Now, the plan is beginning to take shape!
He excitedly gave the order to Zero: "Zero!"
"Log in!"
Log in now!
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