They still knew too little about supernatural powers, so they could only discuss this. However, Liang Xian and the others had good powers, which made the research team feel relieved.
Especially Qiao Zhixue, since he met Tan Yan, his research focus has been on this ageless man. The more he explores, the more frightened he becomes. As more and more people enter the "void", a terrible thought arises in Qiao Zhixue's mind. If his guess is true, then there is really not much time left for mankind.
"Do you have a better understanding of exports this time?" asked Qiao Zhixue.
Rather than allowing more people to have superpowers, what needs to be solved more now is the problem of returning from the other world.
The "void" phenomenon is like a closed circle. From sucking people into the other world to returning from the exit, it just draws a closed circle between the two worlds. The movement trajectories of celestial bodies in the universe are all circles, including in daily life, and even in the cause and effect of the universe, there are countless invisible circles.
Qiao Zhixue felt that the reason why Tan Yan's entry could make the "void" disappear was because he completed the closed circle. Once the "circle" could not be completed, the "void" could not disappear and would continue to wreak havoc on their universe. This was also why other people who entered would never return, but the "void" continued to spread.
If someone else could complete this "circle", Tan Yan wouldn't have to work so hard all the time, and he could also unload his responsibilities and live the rest of his life in ease.
"I observed the exit when I left," Liang Xian replied, "You mentioned before that although you knew that there was a huge secret hidden in the nameless tombstone in Ping County, you didn't dare to investigate it, fearing that we would not be able to return after destroying the tombstone. But after seeing the exit to the other world, I don't have to worry. The exit that Tan Yan used every time he returned was actually this tombstone, or some electrons in the tombstone.
He didn't know under what circumstances he became quantum entangled with one or some electrons in the tombstone. Quantum entanglement would not collapse due to distance and space, so when Tan Yan arrived in another world, quantum entanglement was still calling out to his consciousness.
But every time we go to another world, the state of the tombstones is different because of the different apocalypse. Some can still remain in their original geographical locations, while some have been destroyed by disasters.
But even if the tombstone is destroyed, the basic microscopic particles that constitute it remain unchanged, and quantum entanglement still does not exist, so as long as Tan Yan finds these quantum particles entangled with him, he will be able to return to the real world.
Similarly, I think that tombstones in the real world will not stop being quantum entangled with Tan Yan just because they are dug up for research. The research team can start from this aspect. After all, we can't always rely on Tan Yan alone. I hope that by studying tombstones, we can also establish quantum entanglement in the few of us, so that more people can enter the 'void'. "
Liang Xian proposed a point of view from another angle, which was indeed something the research group had not thought of before. After discussing it for a while, everyone decided that it was worth a try.
The tombstone in Ping County has been there for 40 years, and cremation was not popular in the country 40 years ago. Although Ping County reorganized the cemetery after the reform and opening up, the old cemeteries were not moved, and the graves and tombstones were only replaced on the original basis.
Forty years ago, cemeteries were not managed in a unified way. People knew that this was a cemetery, but they would not come here on weekdays. Even if there were bodies buried there, they would be buried there. Many of the old cemeteries have no written records because they are too old, and their families no longer take care of them. There are many unknown cemeteries. If you don't open the coffins and investigate, it is really difficult to determine who is lying in the cemetery.
The research team also investigated Tan Yan's family. His parents died of illness in the 1960s. At that time, Ping County was still a village and many people died of illness. The village chief was afraid that it was an epidemic, so he cremated the bodies and buried them in a large cemetery. The cemetery is still there today, and Tan Yan's parents are also buried there. The nameless tombstone has nothing to do with them.
Tan Yan grew up with his relatives, eating at many people's homes, and was not very familiar with any of them. Later, he joined the army, and his immediate family members also went to other places to work during the reform and opening up period, and most of them left Ping County. The research team was able to find the addresses of the few who stayed, and there was no connection with the nameless tombstone.
No matter whether they investigate from the direction of the tombstone or Tan Yan, they cannot determine the identity of the tombstone's owner. The clue ends here. If they do not open the coffin for an autopsy and extract DNA information from the bones, the research team will never know the connection between the tombstone and Tan Yan.
Now Liang Xian's discovery has broken the dilemma.
"The principle is correct," Qiao Zhixue said, "but everything has uncertainties. Whether to take the risk or not, I think it's up to the person involved to decide."
The person involved was Tan Yan, who had no objection and said directly: "Everything shall be subject to the organization's arrangements."
"You have to think it through," Minister Yu said, "Once the quantum entanglement is broken, you may never come back to the other world. We are doing an experiment, but you are risking your life."
"I think it's still possible to survive in the other world, but I feel a little regretful that I can no longer stop the 'Hollow'. Also, I can never go home again." Tan Yan said simply.
But he was still willing to take the risk and had great trust in the organization.
"Don't worry," Qiao Zhixue said after a moment of silence, "I'm very confident, and as long as I study it thoroughly, even if quantum entanglement collapses, I can help you rebuild it."
This time, Qiao Zhixue can be said to have issued a military order, and he must do it.
Even though this matter was settled, everyone then went on to explain their own opinions on the "void" phenomenon and the causes of the end of the world. They had all been mentioned before and there were no new ideas.
After Minister Yu gets the information about the other world, he can report to his superiors and apply for more funds. Now the country has attached great importance to the "void" phenomenon, and many projects have been stopped to use the funds for this.
The country even revealed the matter to people abroad. After all, it is a global issue and cannot be borne by China alone.
The "hole" is now gradually spreading, and one day it may only happen abroad. At that time, Chinese soldiers will not be able to cross the border to help without permission, but they cannot let the "hole" continue to spread. Therefore, the country spreads the news in advance, regardless of whether some major countries abroad believe it or not. When the incident really happens, they will have no choice but to believe it.
In addition, it is still a bit difficult to rely solely on the country's scientific and technological level. Foreign countries have long started research on quantum mechanics, while China has just started. In terms of theory and equipment, some developed countries have more abundant resources. Maybe one day there will be a situation of exchanging resources and research materials.
China's trump card is Tan Yan and others, which other countries do not have. In the future, they may be asked to go abroad to help.
It is precisely for this reason that relying on Tan Yan alone is far from enough.
According to Minister Yu's plan, they need to train at least five groups of team members who can enter the other world within two years, with 4-6 people in each team. Their superpower configuration must be as comprehensive as that of Tan Yan and others. After Tan Yan retires, Liang Xian will take over the training of the new team members.
Time is short, the mission is arduous, and the world after the "void" is shocking. Every time the team brings back information, people worry about what to do if their world becomes the end of the world one day.
Under such circumstances, although he knew it would be difficult, Minister Yu still gave an order at the end of the meeting: "The next time you enter the 'Void', the number of people will be increased to 7. The three of you will each bring a new person. We are not sure whether you can have superpowers after entering the other world once, or you must be in a near-death state to do so. After you go to the other world, you will control the progress by yourselves, and Tan Yan will be responsible for everyone's safety."
"I don't agree!" After hearing Minister Yu's words, Liang Xian immediately slammed the table and stood up.
"This is an order." Minister Yu looked at Liang Xian deeply.
"But this is an impossible order," Liang Xian couldn't control his emotions and yelled at the minister, "Do you know what we are facing in the other world? We have imagined countless apocalypse scenarios. If the apocalypse can be divided into abcdefg levels, this natural disaster can only be considered level C at best. It's just an environmental change, and everything is still within people's expectations. But we almost died there every time. We finally have a little bit of self-protection ability, and now with the addition of new people, it's impossible to do it."
"Liang Xian is right," Ah San said in a deep voice, although he was not as excited as him. "Tan Yan's one-on-three is already the limit. He is very capable in the apocalypse. If it weren't for helping us increase our strength, he wouldn't be in such a mess this time. Add three more... If we have to give up someone, who should we give up, leader?"
"People who cannot awaken their superpowers." Minister Yu said coldly in response to the two people's questions.
"The students in the interest groups are all from special classes. They are talents cultivated by the country with countless energy and resources. In your eyes, the lives of us students are so worthless?" Liang Xian's eyes turned red, and he glared at Minister Yu.
"It is precisely because you are trained by the country that you have the greatest chance of awakening superpowers." Minister Yu's voice remained calm. "We once did a calculation. If the probability of awakening superpowers is only one in a thousand or one in ten thousand among the country's more than one billion people, then the probability of awakening for students in the interest group may increase to 50% or even 80%. This is because you are all carefully selected talents, and both your physical and mental strength are at the peak of your life. If even you cannot awaken, then the hope for others is even smaller."
This is also the result of Qiao Zhixue's statistics. The common characteristics of the superpower team, including Tan Yan, are that they have first-class IQ, are between 18 and 25 years old, and are at the peak of their brain power. Qiao Zhixue believes that this is a key factor in the awakening of consciousness.
In today's society, many IT companies will no longer hire employees over 35 years old, mainly because their brain power has begun to decline. 18-25 is the best age. Currently, the only people who have high quality, no leaks, and the highest survival rate, who meet this age, are students in special classes.
The first people they choose will definitely be members of interest groups, but once the number of people needs to be increased in the future, the students in special classes are already half soldiers and they must obey the orders of the country.
"Then at least give us some time," Liang Xian continued to protest, "Tan Yan is not omnipotent. You may think that he has successfully returned many times, his brain is the most active, he is the most powerful among us, with him, we can do anything. But the fact is not like this, he is just an ordinary person, a small mouse plague can make him almost die, how much responsibility do you want to put on him? We can bring new people, but at most one, really can't add more."
Qin Li and Asan were silent, but their mood was very low, and it was obvious that they shared the same opinion as Liang Xian.
They all felt that people who had not entered the other world were in a position to talk without any influence and had no right to point fingers at others.
However, in front of their leaders, they did not have the courage to stand up and refuse like Liang Xian.
"There is no time," Minister Yu said calmly, "The scope of the hole has spread from Ping County to the suburbs of City B. We don't know where it will appear next time. If one day, it appears in the center of City B and we don't find it in the first time, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of residents will be involved. I want to ask, how can you four save them?"
Liang Xian was silent. They had no way to save him. Without Tan Yan, they couldn't even protect themselves.
"It's decided," Minister Yu said. "Next time the 'Void' appears, you pick the candidates. Next time, you don't need to explain, just bring them in directly."
The three of them were silent, only Tan Yan stood up and saluted the minister: "I guarantee to complete the task!"
Tan Yan said this many times in his life, but only this time did he clearly know how heavy the words "complete the mission" were.
According to Minister Yu's idea, if they really appeared, the first ones to be saved must be Liang Xian and the others who had awakened their superpowers. Those were three living lives, and if he couldn't do it, he would most likely abandon them.
The car from the Technical Security Department took them into the school gate and the four of them walked towards the dormitory.
Liang Xian was still very angry, but he had no way to vent. He said to Tan Yan, "Why did you agree? We can't refuse because we are also a burden to you, but the organization must consider your opinion. If you say you can't do it, they will reconsider the difficulty of the task. As long as you refuse, you don't have to take such a big risk. The organization gave the order, but you are the one who risked your life. Aren't you really afraid of being dragged to death by us?"
Tan Yan was much calmer than Liang Xian. He smiled and said, "You are not a burden. You even saved me this time."
No matter how weak the younger generation is, they are not a burden, but the hope of new life. As an old man, the most important thing for him is to protect them.
"You go even though you know you're going to die?" Liang Xian asked.
"When we were in elementary school, we learned about the deeds of many revolutionary martyrs. When they accepted the mission, they knew they were going to die," Tan Yan said softly. "But none of them refused. Instead, they resolutely accepted the mission and completed it."
Liang Xian wanted to say that it was all in the textbooks. The environment was different back then. Now...
But isn’t this also a critical moment? The hidden danger is already before us. Do we have to live a life of mediocrity like Ah Q as long as the war does not start, just like the past hundred years
This is the most critical moment.
"If the country needs me to block the muzzle of a gun with my chest, then I will go." Tan Yan put his hand on his heart and said seriously, "If I die for this, but the revolution wins, then my death will be the glory of my life."
Eternal glory that will not fade away with death.
The author has something to say: There will be another update before 22:00 in the evening. I now feel that it is better to update in batches. Don't say I am short~