321: Chapter 321 Full Support!

"Oh?"

Elder Long's voice sank slightly, an almost imperceptible ripple flashing in his eyes.

"Some?"

He precisely caught that inconspicuous plural word in Lin Yuan's remarks, raising his chin slightly and fixing his gaze on the young man opposite him, gesturing for him to continue.

Lin Yuan did not dawdle either. He raised his right hand and held up four fingers in the air.

"Elder Long, when it comes to the path leading to the sea of stars, I currently hold four in my hands."

Then, he curled his fingers back one by one, leaving only his index finger raised.

"The first is Genetic Ascension."

"With whole-genome editing and recombination at its core, it starts from the genetic code at the very foundation of life to reshape the physical limits of carbon-based flesh and blood."

"For instance, the Super Soldier Serum that has already been implemented is merely the most basic entry ticket to this path."

Elder Long did not respond, but his fingertips resting on his knees trembled slightly.

The Super Serum that had shocked the entire world was actually just a basic entry ticket?

"The second is Mechanical Ascension."

Lin Yuan's second finger rose accordingly.

"Abandoning fragile flesh and blood to merge consciousness with steel, replacing the heart with micro-nuclear fusion, and replacing bones with high-strength alloys."

Hearing this, Elder Long's eyes narrowed slightly, and he nodded slowly.

Although these two paths sounded extraordinary, they were at least still within the framework of theoretical extensions of modern science.

Immediately after, Lin Yuan's ring finger went up.

"The third is Psionic Ascension."

"This is a complete ascension of the conscious dimension, fully activating the dormant, undeveloped regions of the human brain, turning ethereal spiritual power into a quantifiable, condensable physical force."

"Using mind to interfere with matter and warping reality fields will no longer be mere talk."

The expression on Elder Long's face couldn't help but freeze.

However, Lin Yuan's words were not yet at an end.

"The fourth—"

Lin Yuan paused deliberately.

He looked at Elder Long, a subtle smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

"Cultivation."

The moment these two words were spoken, the atmosphere in the office underwent an indescribable, drastic change.

Elder Long's eyes narrowed slightly as his gaze fell on Lin Yuan's face.

"Relying on no external objects, seeking only within."

Lin Yuan's voice was calm, yet every word was crystal clear.

"Using the human body's primordial Essence, Qi, and Spirit as the foundation, breathing in the Qi of heaven and earth, opening up the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, and achieving infinite leaps in the dimension of life."

His voice fell.

The office plunged into an incredibly bizarre silence.

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

...

"Four paths..."

After a long silence, Elder Long finally spoke.

His voice was raspy, carrying an emotional sigh that still spilled over despite his best efforts to restrain it.

"You brat... you truly are an existence that defies all science."

But the sigh only lasted for those few short seconds.

Elder Long's mind was like a precisely operating machine. After a brief emotional wave, he quickly transitioned into his area of expertise: macro-governance.

"Four paths, four directions of life evolution."

"If the goal is nationwide coverage, with our Xia Country's massive population of over a billion..."

He looked up at Lin Yuan, his gaze regaining its clarity and sharpness.

"The resources required behind this would probably be an unimaginable astronomical figure, wouldn't they?"

"They won't be low."

Lin Yuan nodded frankly, making no attempt to sugarcoat things.

"For example, the genetic and mechanical paths will inevitably require a vast amount of biological raw materials and special alloys in the early stages."

"Then what about individual differences?"

Elder Long immediately threw out a second, highly practical question.

"They certainly exist."

Lin Yuan's response remained crisp and direct.

"Everyone's genetic foundation, physical constitution, and even spiritual talent vary wildly. It's impossible for a single solution to fit everyone."

"But that is exactly why running four paths in parallel makes sense. If one doesn't work, another will."

"There will always be a path suitable for every specific individual."

Hearing this, Elder Long fell silent for a few breaths, rapidly digesting this information in his mind.

Then, he leaned forward slightly, looking at Lin Yuan, his voice carrying an unprecedented level of gravity.

"Resources and talent are merely secondary issues at the technical level. Once the state machinery starts running, we can always find a way to solve them."

"But there is still one most fatal problem."

"Order."

"Once the citizens complete their evolution and individual power skyrockets..."

Elder Long did not finish the sentence.

But Lin Yuan understood.

"Those with martial prowess violate the laws!"

When an ordinary person possesses the terrifying power to crush steel with ease, or even withstand firearms, would they still stay in line?

The original social rules, legal constraints, and even the deterrent power of law enforcement agencies...

The underlying logic that maintains the operation of modern civilized order will inevitably face fundamental collapse and reconstruction under the impact of extraordinary power.

The slightest mistake could lead to a nation-sweeping turmoil!

"Elder Long, you see things very clearly."

Hearing this question, instead of finding it troublesome, Lin Yuan chuckled, his tone carrying sincere approval.

"Reconstructing order is indeed the greatest challenge standing in the way of nationwide evolution."

"One could even say that this is hundreds or thousands of times harder than breaking through the technical research itself."

"After all, this involves the human heart!"

At this point, Lin Yuan naturally spread his hands.

"However..."

Lin Yuan looked at Elder Long, a mischievous and self-righteous smile appearing on his face.

"Elder Long, I am just an ordinary technical researcher."

"I am only responsible for building the ladder to the sea of stars and completely breaking through the technical barriers."

"As for how to climb this ladder without causing a stampede? How to manage those citizens who possess extraordinary power? How to formulate a brand-new legal and moral framework?"

Lin Yuan pointed to himself, then pointed upward, his tone incredibly relaxed.

"These headache-inducing sociological and legal problems shouldn't be the concern of a technical guy like me, right?"

"This should be something for the top think tanks to worry about instead!"

Hearing Lin Yuan's self-righteous buck-passing remarks, Elder Long was taken aback at first.

Then, looking at the young man opposite him who had a face full of "not my business," he couldn't help but burst into laughter, pointing his finger at Lin Yuan from across the space.

"You brat!"

Elder Long scolded with a laugh, but his tone carried an unmistakable sense of admiration and relief.

"Alright."

Elder Long put away his smile, his eyes once again burning with pride and resolve.

"You're right!"

"You are responsible for providing the nation with the nuclear engine to soar. As for how to drive this speeding chariot so it doesn't roll over, and how to drive it steadily toward the sea of stars..."

"That is our responsibility!"

Elder Long looked at Lin Yuan and gave his promise, emphasizing every word:

"I can give you a definitive word."

"Regarding second world, as well as the nationwide evolution of life."

"For these two matters, I personally give my full support!"

"However..."

He shifted his tone, which now carried a sense of rigor and meticulousness.

"The final conclusion and implementation plan will have to wait until I arrange a meeting later, gather all the old fellows, and conduct research and discussions."

"After all, this concerns the future of Xia Country, and we cannot afford even the slightest mistake!"