29: Chapter 29 Success! The sample is perfect!
Inside the deep underground analysis room of the "Hidden Dragon" base, the air seemed to have frozen.
Nearly all the top experts in materials science participating in the "Chasing Light Project" were gathered here. Old Chen stood at the very front, his graying hair shining dazzlingly under the sterile room lights. His hands were tightly clasped, his knuckles slightly white from the force, and his gaze was fixed intently on that thick, airtight door. Long Zhantian stood beside him like a silent mountain; though he did not understand the technology, he could feel the weight of this moment, which was destined to be recorded in history.
The indicator light on the door turned from red to green, emitting a faint "beep." Two staff members wearing full protective gear carefully carried a special sample canister that shimmered with a cold metallic light, as if holding a peerless treasure, and walked out step by step from the internal transfer chamber.
The surface of the canister was still coated with faint frost from the extremely low-temperature environment of the moon. Inside, it contained the deep soil sample, mixed and treated with the "Lunar Regolith Solidifier," which "guanghan palace no. 1" had braved great dangers to bring back from the far side of the moon.
There were no cheers, no noise; everyone held their breath. Theoretical feasibility and successful ground simulations could not compare to the ultimate persuasive power of this physical object from 380,000 kilometers away.
The sample was quickly transferred into the fully prepared set of analytical instruments. High-intensity electron microscopes, X-ray diffractometers, mass spectrometers, universal material testing machines... all the top domestic equipment, some of which even reached world-leading levels, were activated.
Time ticked by, with only the faint hum of the instruments and the occasional low-voiced exchanges between the researchers.
"Microstructure scanning complete... The solidifier is tightly bound to the lunar regolith particles, forming a unique network-like covalent bond structure!"
"The crystal morphology is perfect, with over 99% alignment with the theoretical model predictions!"
"Beginning physical performance testing..."
When the first set of mechanical performance data appeared on the main screen, the crowd could finally no longer contain themselves and erupted in a suppressed gasp of astonishment!
"Compressive strength... 185 megapascals! Exceeding design expectations!"
"Flexural strength... incredible!"
"Abrasion resistance index... more than twenty times that of traditional high-strength concrete!"
The data continued to refresh, with every item steadily meeting or even exceeding the theoretical values in the "Patriot X" documentation! This was not just "success"; it was "perfection"!
Even more exciting were the subsequent environmental simulation tests. In cyclic experiments simulating the extreme temperature differences of the lunar day and night (-173°C to 127°C), the sample structure remained stable, showing no cracking or performance degradation. Under strong radiation exposure, its internal structure exhibited excellent radiation resistance, and even had a certain shielding effect against radiation!
"We succeeded... we really succeeded!" An elderly academician with graying hair tremblingly took off his glasses and wiped away the tears overflowing from the corners of his eyes. "This is not just a building material... this is the key to unlocking the lunar era! It is a solid step toward the stars and the sea!"
Old Chen's body swayed slightly, and Long Zhantian immediately reached out to steady him. Old Chen waved his hand, signaling that he was fine. He looked up, his face already streaked with tears, but those tears were filled with boundless joy and pride.
"Quick! Immediately classify the analysis report as top secret and send it directly to the Supreme Command Headquarters!" Old Chen's voice was hoarse from excitement, yet carried a resolute strength. "Notify the "Guanghan Palace" project team to immediately initiate the detailed design and modular manufacturing of the base's phase one project based on this sample data!"
The entire analysis room—no, the entire "Hidden Dragon" base—plunged into an ocean of jubilation! Countless days and nights of struggle, the hard work of countless people, had at this moment received the most perfect reward! They had personally verified a broad road leading to the future!
When the news reached the capital, inside the Supreme Command Headquarters, several elderly leaders watched the incredibly detailed report on the screen, where every single data point could be called perfect. They remained silent for a long time, eventually letting out a long sigh filled with emotion and grand ambition.
"Heaven bless the Dragon Kingdom..." one of the elders said softly, his gaze seemingly piercing through layers of obstacles, seeing the near future, where on that desolate silver land, a magnificent scene emerged of a Dragon Kingdom base rising from the ground, flags of red fluttering in the wind.
Meanwhile, in a rented room in the city, inside Lin Mo's mind, the system's notification arrived on schedule once again:
【Key material technology "Lunar Regolith In-Situ Construction" has completed actual combat verification. Civilization infrastructure capability significantly improved.】
【Reward: Points ×600.】
【Current total points: 2180 points.】
【Emergency task "Establish Primary Civilization Early Warning and Defense Consensus" completion progress: +10%.】
Looking at the points that had broken through the two-thousand mark, as well as the steadily advancing task progress, Lin Mo took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart.
This was just the beginning. The cornerstone of the moon had been laid; next, it was time for the energy to light up the starry sky and the sharp sword to pierce through deep space. His gaze turned to the two gleaming icons in the system—【"Jinwu" Miniaturized Fusion Reactor】 and 【"sky patrol" Aerospace Fighter】.
It was time for the next, more powerful boost.
Meanwhile, at CIA headquarters, Craig looked at the analytical report from the technical department regarding the unusually stable trajectory of the Dragon Kingdom's lunar sample return capsule as it re-entered the atmosphere, as well as the sudden acceleration in the public opinion groundwork for their Moon Base construction. His face was so dark it could drip water. In his hand, the detailed report on all of Lin Mo's recent activity trajectories had already been frayed at the edges from constant flipping.
"Find him!" Craig squeezed the order through his teeth. "I want to know everything about him and everything behind him!"