After leaving Ling You's place, Qi Yuan went straight to Master Luo's temporary residence. Xiao Hei and Luo Shiyi were chatting until their mouths were dry. Sickle and Master Luo were still drinking and bragging. The two of them looked like they wished they could become sworn brothers on the spot.
Qi Yuan did not disturb the two drunkards. Instead, he chatted with Luo Shiyi.
It was not until Luo Shiyi told him that Blackstone Town had been massacred and Situ had died in battle that Qi Yuan knew why Luo Shiyi brought Master Luo to the Iron Chariots in such a sorry state.
It was normal for a gathering point in the wilderness to be destroyed. Enemies, polluters, insectoids, whatever the reason, it could lead to the destruction of a gathering point. Blackstone Town was a weak gathering point that was far away from the Shelter. It did not even have a single Tier 3 warrior, so it could be destroyed in an instant.
Even a large gathering point like the Iron Chariots would be in danger of being destroyed.
However, Master Luo almost starved to death in the Iron Chariots. This was something that Qi Yuan did not expect. With Master Luo's craftsmanship, if he was not seriously injured, he would be able to survive in any gathering point.
After the two of them were full, Qi Yuan asked Xiao Hei to find a place to settle Master Luo down. He did not bring him to Qu Shi's laboratory.
Qu Shi's laboratory was originally a very safe place. However, in this confrontation with Feng Qian, it would be fine if he won. If he lost, Qu Shi would not be able to stay out of this matter. Therefore, it was safer for Master Luo to stay outside.
With Wolf's Teeth Hunt taking care of him and Su Li's existence, as long as the Black Steel Shelter was not destroyed, he should be able to live in peace.
After dealing with Master Luo, Qi Yuan once again returned to Qu Shi's laboratory.
"You're back!"
Qu Shi heard the sound of the door opening and casually greeted him. He did not even raise his head as he was still fully immersed in designing the Berserker.
Only he and Qi Yuan had access to this private laboratory. When he heard the door open, he knew that Qi Yuan had returned.
"What's the situation?" Qi Yuan asked.
Qu Shi stopped what he was doing and stretched his sore body. Even if he had a Tier 3 Physique, he still couldn't take it.
"It's not very optimistic!" Qu Shi's expression was somewhat conflicted.
Over the past month, although the Berserker that the two of them had built together was almost complete, he still wasn't confident that this Berserker would be able to defeat Feng Qian's Berserker.
Feng Qian was no longer his former assistant. He was now a fourth-grade researcher in the Biological and Mechanical Research Laboratory. The technology he came into contact with and grasped was far more advanced than his own.
Although the design of the Berserker came from his own inspiration, after so many years, Feng Qian had already thoroughly understood the basic design of the Berserker. Although he still had some technical problems that he had not solved, with his strength, these problems could definitely be solved.
As for the bait that was released through the supercomputer, although it was somewhat misleading, Feng Qian might not take the bait.
From Feng Qian's manuscripts, Qu Shi could vaguely tell that Feng Qian's attainments in mechanical equipment design had far surpassed his own. After so many years of building the Berserker, it was still uncertain whether he could beat Feng Qian.
If this matter was only related to his own revenge, Qu Shi might not be so conflicted. However, this matter involved Qi Yuan. If he failed, Qi Yuan would definitely lose more than him. This was the reason why he was still hesitating.
Qu Shi opened a virtual interface and a complicated blueprint was instantly projected.
"Take a look at this blueprint of the energy synchronization matrix." Qu Shi said.
"The lowest energy output that Feng Qian used here is 94.68 Crystals. The highest energy output even exceeds 99.2 Crystals, close to the limit of 100 Crystals."
"Not only does this require the support of a precise energy matrix, but it also requires a special type of metal. Although we have Feng Qian's blueprint, we cannot make up for the lack of materials."
"With the current materials in the laboratory, the highest energy output of the Berserker we designed can only reach 85 Crystals. Moreover, the stability is not high. It is one level lower than Feng Qian's energy output!"
"This means that under the same conditions, our Berserker's frontal attack power is at least 15% lower than Feng Qian's Berserker!"
Qi Yuan frowned. This energy output was the key indicator of the combat power of the mechanical equipment. If this indicator was 15% lower, even if Feng Qian swallowed the bait they prepared, the Berserker they designed would still be defeated.
Feng Qian was not the kind of student who only knew how to copy homework. On the contrary, Feng Qian was now a top student with excellent results. He would definitely not copy the answers that were obviously wrong.
More importantly, once the Berserkers from both sides were released at the same time and there was an unresolvable dispute between them, according to the rules of the Sanctuary, the two Berserkers would have to fight first before discussing anything else.
Once the Berserker on his side was defeated or even crushed, no one would believe him even if he had evidence and stood up to accuse Feng Qian of plagiarism.
It was even possible that Feng Qian would turn the tables on him and wipe away the stain on him while completely crushing Qu Shi and himself into dust!
In the new era, the idea of the winner being king and the loser being a bandit was far more extreme than in the old era.
The winner was always right. This was the logic of the new era!
Qi Yuan looked at the energy matrix in front of him. The data center quickly operated. The powerful computing power of the data center could optimize the energy matrix to a certain extent. However, after a while, Qi Yuan had no choice but to give up on this idea.
Every optimization could reduce the strength of the material used to carry the energy matrix. However, to optimize the energy matrix to the point where it could be carried by the materials in the laboratory, the difficulty was even higher than creating a new energy matrix.
With his knowledge, it was almost impossible to completely optimize the energy matrix in front of him in a short period of time.
Just as the two of them were at their wits' end, a weak voice entered Qi Yuan's consciousness.
"I have an idea!"
Qi Yuan was slightly stunned. He quickly realized that this was the voice of "Eat Angel".
"You can understand this energy matrix?" Qi Yuan asked tentatively.
The energy matrix was something that only appeared in the new era. Although the Blazing Angel was a rank 4 energy body, she had been sleeping in the laboratory since the old era. How could she understand something like the energy matrix?
Or could it be that energy bodies had this kind of special talent?
The Blazing Angel tilted her head and looked at the projected energy matrix. Then, her body suddenly disappeared and turned into a complicated constellation with many stars. Beside the constellation were detailed data annotations.
Qi Yuan was stunned.
With the powerful computing power of the data center, he could tell at a glance that this mysterious constellation was clearly an energy matrix!
With just a glance, Qi Yuan could feel the indescribable beauty of this energy matrix.
The design was simple to the extreme. There was not a trace of redundancy or redundancy. Every energy channel, every energy node was perfect.
Qi Yuan could vaguely feel that even the rank 2 data center might not be able to optimize this energy matrix in the slightest.
She had actually turned herself into such a perfect energy matrix. Moreover, she had done it so quickly!
Although this energy matrix was not as complicated as Feng Qian's energy matrix, the difficulty of constructing it was not low. Even if he used the data center, area detection, and energy control, Qi Yuan would still need at least three days to complete the construction of this energy matrix.
How long did the Blazing Angel take?
One second?
Or two?
"This energy matrix can solve the problem you are facing!" The Blazing Angel's weak voice sounded.
Qi Yuan's eyes flashed. The rank 2 data center was operating at full power. Optimizing an energy matrix required a lot of time. However, if it was just analyzing the data of an energy matrix, the time required was much shorter. Moreover, Qi Yuan only needed a few key data. The rank 2 data center only needed two minutes to give Qi Yuan an answer that shocked him.
The energy output of this energy matrix did not exceed Qu Shi's design. It even exceeded Feng Qian's energy matrix. Moreover, the output was extremely stable. It was between 99 and 100. For a rank 3 energy matrix, this was a near-perfect number.
More importantly, it did not have high requirements for materials. With the materials available in Qu Shi's laboratory, it was completely possible to complete the construction of this energy matrix.
"I've found a solution to this problem!" Qi Yuan suddenly said.
Qu Shi was stunned. You've only been in a daze for a few minutes, and you've found a solution?
Qi Yuan did not explain anything to Qu Shi. Instead, he switched the virtual projection to virtual construction mode and began to construct the energy matrix transformed by the Blazing Angel.
The difficulty of solving a problem and copying homework were obviously not on the same level. The difficulty of constructing a new energy matrix was also incomparable to the difficulty of copying an energy matrix. This was especially true when the Blazing Angel had thoughtfully given the detailed parameters.
Qu Shi looked at the virtual energy matrix constructed by Qi Yuan with a puzzled expression. This was because there were many basic units that even he could not understand. They were not theoretical models that he was familiar with. However, as the energy matrix was perfected and Qi Yuan gradually added in the data, Qu Shi's puzzled expression gradually turned into disbelief and shock.
He subconsciously activated the supercomputer and prepared to calculate the authenticity of the data. However, he quickly realized that this supercomputer might be under Feng Qian's surveillance. He had no choice but to stop and pick up a pen and paper to calculate manually.
As a stage 3 ability user, even if his calculation ability was not as good as a supercomputer, it was still far above that of an ordinary person. He could barely verify the accuracy of the data.
Qi Yuan's construction speed was very fast. In less than an hour, he had finished copying the answers given by the Blazing Angel.
At this time, the Blazing Angel's voice, filled with anticipation, was heard weakly.
"Master, can you give me something to eat?"
Qi Yuan looked at the Blazing Angel who was drooling over the Asterite energy. With a thought, a strand of Asterite energy entered her body.
The Blazing Angel immediately closed her eyes and hummed in satisfaction. She then stared at the Asterite energy matrix and started drooling again.
Qi Yuan shook his head. He needed Asterite energy, and so did she. Their future living expenses would definitely be a huge sum.
He had to use the Asterite energy sparingly.
After a while, Qu Shi finished calculating the key data. He trembled as he put down the pen and paper in his hands and muttered to himself.
"Perfect!
This energy matrix is simply a perfect work of art! "
"The output power is infinitely close to the theoretical limit of the third-order energy matrix, and it perfectly solves the drawback of the instability of the high-intensity energy output. It also optimizes the material carrying capacity. This energy matrix does almost everything it can do."
Qu Shi looked at Qi Yuan in a daze.
"This energy matrix not only solves our problem, it also has universal applicability. It can be used in all kinds of stage 3 mechanical equipment. Just the value of this energy matrix alone exceeds the value of the Berserker. It even has the qualifications to be published in a special issue of 'Hope'!"
"Special issue of 'Hope'?" Qi Yuan repeated doubtfully.
Could it be that this world also had SCI?
Soon, Qu Shi began to clear up Qi Yuan's doubts.
The status of 'Hope' was indeed similar to SCI in his previous life. It was originally an academic issue jointly launched by several laboratories within Doomsday Munitions. At first, it was only circulated within a few laboratories. Later on, its influence grew, and the scope of 'Hope' also spread from the laboratories to the entire Doomsday Munitions. Finally, under the vigorous promotion of all the researchers of several large organizations, 'Hope' had become a very influential academic issue in the entire New World academic community.
The 'Hope' special issue published by Doomsday Munitions, the 'Truth' published by the Gate of Truth, and the 'Life' published by the Flesh and Blood Alliance, these three academic issues stood at the peak of the new era of academia.
Other than the group of lunatics from the Theology Society, these three academic issues were the brightest academic pearls of the new era.
Feng Qian's current academic status was borne by the academic papers published in these three top journals one after another.
In the past, these three top journals were the private property of Level 3 and above researchers. Occasionally, some Level 1 and Level 2 researchers would be published in these journals, which would instantly bring them countless honors and benefits.
If Qi Yuan's energy matrix could be published in any of the top journals, there would be research labs extending an olive branch to him even without passing the examination.
Compared to the wrangling between the large organizations, the academic community was obviously much simpler. The academic committee led by a few top laboratories, after many years of development, had a huge influence and brought a strong credibility to these academic journals. Any academic fraud or academic theft would be strictly prohibited.
"Qi Yuan!" Qu Shi looked at Qi Yuan with a serious expression.
"Leave the follow-up work of the Berserker to me. You will complete this energy matrix paper. It is safer than the Berserker!"
Once the Berserker was completed, it would be enough to be published in the top three journals. However, its birth would inevitably cause a direct confrontation with Feng Qian's Berserker. Qu Shi didn't have much confidence in winning against Feng Qian.
If Qi Yuan was involved and won, he would naturally be able to smoothly step into the biological and mechanical laboratory. However, if he failed, he would definitely be ruthlessly crushed by Feng Qian. If Feng Qian turned around and labeled him as an academic thief, even Tanqiu might not be able to protect him.
Now that Qi Yuan had a better way to save his life, Qu Shi also didn't want to see this talented young man get involved in this fatal dispute between him and Feng Qian.
Qu Shi had already secretly made a decision. Qi Yuan already had a protective talisman and didn't need to be involved in his feud with Feng Qian.
The battle for the Berserker this time was originally a personal feud between him and Feng Qian. He should face it alone!