Starting from a Fake University-Chapter 1615 - 851: Fantasizing Under the Starry Sky_2

Xu Bin is quite familiar with the current state of human energy and propulsion.

Nowadays, humanity’s space missions, whether it’s moon landings or sending probes to Mars, primarily rely on conventional fuel energy—chemical energy. Rarely do we see rockets using nuclear energy.

Due to energy limitations, humans are stuck navigating just the Moon and Mars. Venturing further out to Saturn, Jupiter, and their moons is currently impossible.

"As long as we humans keep striving, there will come a day when we break through, won’t there?"

Ding Yue was rather confident.

After all, Ding Yue had access to the University System, and within that system, there was the breakthrough black technology of controlled nuclear fusion. The only issue was that Ding Yue hadn’t yet managed to unlock controlled nuclear fusion. fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com

With a bit more effort, Ding Yue believed he could unlock controlled nuclear fusion. At that point, Mist City Arts and Science University could take the lead in developing the technology.

When that time comes, humanity will enter into a brand-new era of civilization—the Interstellar Navigation Era.

Exactly.

Once humanity possesses controlled nuclear fusion technology, it will undeniably mark the beginning of the Interstellar Navigation Era.

What does the Interstellar Navigation Era signify?

It signifies a brand-new era of exploration, a fresh epoch of cosmic pioneering is about to unfold—a time of grand, sweeping changes, full of allure and contemplation.

Even Ding Yue couldn’t help but anticipate the arrival of this era.

"Huang, nuclear fusion can indeed kick off the Interstellar Navigation Era, but the cosmos is so vast. Just our own Milky Way galaxy has a diameter of 100,000 light-years. Can fusion engine technology get a spaceship’s speed up to even 0.5% of light speed? Even if it could achieve that, leaving the Milky Way would still be an impossible feat."

Xu Bin, taking a semi-professional stance, explained the realities of interstellar travel.

Because the universe is unimaginably expansive, humanity and Earth are minuscule within it. The distances between stars far exceed the human lifespan, precluding exploration on such a scale.

Thus, Xu Bin argued that while nuclear fusion could kickstart the Interstellar Navigation Era, it would still be limited to interplanetary travel or, at most, interstellar voyages between neighboring stars.

"Aren’t wormholes supposed to be a way to swiftly traverse the universe?"

Huang Youjie and Xu Bin engaged in a direct discussion about the vastness of the cosmos and how interstellar travel across broader ranges might be achievable.

"Wormholes?"

Upon hearing this, Ding Yue chimed in: "Theoretically, sure, wormholes can shorten the distance between two star systems. But for humans to master wormholes—or even artificially create them—that would require some incredibly advanced technology. It’s likely to challenge existing scientific theories immensely."

"In this boundless universe, everything is possible."

Huang Youjie remarked with a philosophical air.

It sounded plausible, yet from a scientific perspective, such ideas lacked any foundation. However, human science and technology as it stands remain confined to what humanity observes in the universe. Much of the vast cosmos remains beyond our observation.

"Come on. It’s just something to think about. Do you really think our real-world universe is like a sci-fi movie?"

Ding Yue rolled his eyes.

When things seemed too far-fetched, Ding Yue chose not to dwell on them. The black technology provided through his University System was already enough for him to lead human civilization into the space age—that was plenty exciting.

Even that would require years of hard work managing Mist City Arts and Science University effectively.

"Principal Ding, hypothetically—just hypothetically—if humanity discovered an uninhabited but highly suitable planet for human settlement in the universe, would you choose to live there?"

Zhang Yu posed this dreamy question to Principal Ding, despite her limited knowledge of astronomy.

"Wow, if such a planet were really discovered, it wouldn’t just be me moving there. It would become humanity’s second Earth."

Ding Yue shrugged and casually replied, "Human civilization’s development definitely won’t just stay limited to Earth. Expanding into the stars is an inevitable trend for the future."

"So exciting!"

Zhang Yu, wide-eyed, stared at the vast starry sky, eagerly anticipating the arrival of the space-exploring era that Principal Ding described.

Earth is humanity’s first home, but if a planet resembling Earth that’s suitable for human habitation is ever found, it would become the second home. Won’t there eventually be a third home? A fourth? A fifth?

That grandiose, unfathomable era—it’s so captivating. Even someone like Zhang Yu, a young woman, felt her heart throb at the thought.

Lin Zhirou had been silent the entire time.

Still, she listened intently to Principal Ding and the others chatting, and she enjoyed listening very much.

Although Lin Zhirou didn’t speak, in her mind, she was already imagining a serene life on a new planet alongside Principal Ding.

Wondering silently, are others thinking the same thing?

"Alright, folks—soccer match watched, stargazing done. It’s getting late; let’s head back and rest early. Tomorrow we’ll explore the scenic spots of Dao City, and then continue our journey afterward."

Ding Yue rose from the picnic mat and smiled at the group.

Tonight’s experience gave Ding Yue a sense of reclaiming his youth.

Indeed, he had never felt something quite like this before—enjoying food outdoors, watching a soccer match (particularly the game involving Mist City Arts and Science University’s Feiyue Football Club), lying on the grass, gazing at the stars, and envisioning the future of interstellar exploration. The feeling was truly wonderful.

"Let’s go; time to head back."

"Big White, gather up the stuff. We’re heading back now."

The group began packing, helping Big White clean up and collect all the garbage into bags to take away.

Once everyone departed, the grassland under the starry sky looked as untouched as if no one had ever visited.

After returning to the hotel, Ding Yue enjoyed a hot shower and prepared to sleep.

You have to admit—in Gaozang’s high-altitude region, taking a hot shower is no easy feat. Hotels here are generally more expensive compared to other areas.

Given the limited conditions.

However, for Ding Yue, as long as he could solve an issue with money, it wasn’t really an issue. Moreover, once Feiyue Technology’s graphene solar power stations were widely deployed across Gaozang, the region’s energy shortage would undoubtedly improve.

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The next day.

Ding Yue slept in and woke naturally.

When he went to find Huang and Bin, he discovered that Huang seemed to experience a slight case of altitude sickness. Thankfully, it wasn’t severe and wouldn’t disrupt their plans to continue the trip.

After all, Big White had already performed a physical check-up on Huang. The altitude sickness was minor and had no major impact.

That day, Ding Yue and the group spent their last day touring Dao City before departing at 4:30 PM to head toward Highland City.

On the way, Feiyue · Future’s electric vehicle cruised along the 318 Highway, crossing one towering mountain after another. From the car, Ding Yue and his companions witnessed breathtaking landscapes along the way.

There were mountain-top lakes, distant snow-capped peaks—it’s no wonder so many people dream of visiting Gaozang for its majestic scenery and want to experience the 318 Highway themselves. It’s clearly well worth it!

The group continued their journey with frequent stops.

Thus, it took them three full days to arrive at Highland City.

It was Ding Yue’s first time visiting Highland City, and the city thoroughly astonished his senses.

Although it didn’t rival Mist City or Shu City in prosperity, the air quality was undoubtedly far superior—without question.