Chapter 001: Zhu Bin
Dr. Chen's degree momentarily allowed Zhu Bin to forget his hatred, and his attention was diverted to the knife.
Dr. Chen's research on developing a time machine faces significant challenges due to the use of the element X. When the time machine is activated, the immense shockwave generated by element X can easily result in the immediate death of the subject being transported. Only individuals with a certain special blood type can be safely transmitted, but the probability of possessing such special blood is as low as one in a billion. Dr. Chen has nearly exhausted all available case files and finally discovers that Zhu Bin is one of those rare individuals among the billion.
The cries of sorrow fill the battlefield, while the joy of victory is nowhere to be seen. The surviving soldiers, in their grief, search among the corpses for their loved ones, while those who have already died can no longer open their eyes
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In that moment, Zhu Bin suddenly thought of another version of himself from a different era
The sword is named Iron Blood, showcasing my determination; a hundred battles, a hundred victories, only I am China
A tremendous explosion sounded in an instant, and the first to be destroyed was that peculiar treasured sword. This sword had once been adorned with countless great glories and a mysterious aura, yet it was unexpectedly reduced to dust in this moment.
The heavens and the earth have been stained a deep red by endless blood, following a brutal battle involving hundreds of thousands of soldiers. Tens of thousands of corpses lie haphazardly, the stench of blood permeating the entire battlefield. The horses, having lost their masters, emit mournful cries, restlessly pacing back and forth, seemingly searching for their owners
On the battlefield, a large flag flutters vigorously. Although the battle flag is tattered and worn, the few golden characters on it still shine brightly:
Dr. Chen was very satisfied with Zhu Bin's attitude. He waved his hand, and soon someone presented a Tang sword. Dr. Chen drew the sword, and immediately, a chilling aura caused those around to involuntarily shiver. Zhu Bin was standing relatively close, and Dr. Chen deliberately wanted him to see clearly, so he rotated the sword a few times in front of Zhu Bin. Zhu Bin saw that both sides of the sword were engraved with eight characters:
Zhu Bin sat silently on his horse, observing his subordinates. He took several deep breaths of the heavy scent of blood in the air, and a wave of fatigue washed over him. The excitement that had accompanied the beginning of the battle had completely faded, and the feeling of victory was not as intense as he had anticipated. Perhaps this was because such a victory was bought with the blood of countless soldiers.
Zhu Bin smiled as he took the equipment prepared for him by Dr. Chen and sat down in the chair. At that moment, he saw Dr. Chen carefully take a peculiar Tang knife and place it onto a device. He then adjusted the time control on the left armrest of Zhu Bin's chair to June 13, 1403, and announced loudly: "The Radiance Project officially begins now, a countdown of one mhetushucomcom minute!"
Zhu Bin agreed to Chen's request for a doctor's degree almost without any consideration; the reason for this is known only to him...
The lesson this incident has imparted to us is profound, as it once again highlights the importance of safety in production
Brother, brother, how could you just die like this? We won, we won! Open your eyes and take a look!
I cannot, because at that moment, I had already been transported to another place. At this time, Zhu Bin's hand had already pressed the time adjuster: "I want to take revenge for Xiangxiang, I have been waiting for this opportunity to arrive!"
He would never forget what that mad scientist, Dr. Chen, said to him after the military tribunal's trial concluded
"Two years ago, I stumbled upon this knife," Dr. Chen, holding a doctorate, said as he fondly caressed the knife. "No one knows where it came from, but through my research, this knife is simply bizarre to the extreme. Initially, I determined that it seemed to have only about a hundred years of history, but later I discovered that it is at least nearly a thousand years old. I have never encountered such a strange phenomenon; no matter how hard I try, I cannot ascertain the exact year of the knife's creation..."
What Dr. Chen needs to do is to have Zhu Bin go to the Jinling Palace on that day to see whether Zhu Yunjin is truly dead or, as the legends and texts suggest, has escaped from Jinling.
Why do this? Gradually calming down, Zhu Bin began to feel a human instinctive curiosity about the entire situation
Mistress, mistress, where are you? We have won, let's go home.
The sound of explosions echoed one after another, completely and utterly destroying the entire laboratory in a sea of flames
Zhu Bin's unusually honest and straightforward demeanor is reflected in his daily activities, which consist of quietly reading historical materials, exercising under the guidance of a specialist, and learning the methods of using various weapons
At that moment, Zhu Bin's lips suddenly revealed a strange smile: "Doctor Chen, during my time here, I have heard your people say that once the time device is properly adjusted and the time machine begins to operate, any action that alters the already set time will result in a terrible disaster, reducing this place to ruins, correct?"
Zhu Bin was originally a troublesome military academy student who was expelled in 2009, and he was also a death row inmate. The reason was simple: he was inexplicably framed by someone who accused him of murdering his girlfriend
You did not kill your girlfriend Liu Xiangxiang at all, and you are not a murderer. Because everything was arranged by me... including the murder of your girlfriend and framing you for it... I possess supreme authority, and whatever I wish to accomplish, I can certainly achieve. The truth of this matter and the *evidence* will never be revealed to the world, so you will forever be a murderer
"Shut down! Shut down the teleportation machine!" Dr. Chen shouted frantically, as the entire laboratory had descended into chaos, filled with terrified screams.
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Last night, an explosion occurred in a chemical product research laboratory in our city due to improper operation by the staff. From Director Chen Yaping to the cafeteria staff, none survived.
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How many years have passed since this era, Zhu Bin can no longer recall, but he knows that in this era, the Ming Dynasty continues to thrive with tenacity in his hands
The greatest day is about to be created by you and me. Dr. Chen excitedly pointed to a chair not far away and said: "Once you sit in that chair, the transmission will begin in one minute. After three days, you will arrive at the designated location we speak of, and we will activate a special device to bring you back. Zhu Bin, our names will be remembered for eternity"
"Ming Jiliang Dushi Zhu"
As of the time of this report, according to correspondents on the scene, the entire research laboratory has been destroyed by the fire resulting from the explosion, and all materials have been completely lost in the inferno
This day has finally arrived, and the ambitious Chen has made thorough preparations for this journey. In addition to a large quantity of medicines and equipment, he has also specifically prepared a twenty-round magazine for Zhu Bin, along with an 80-style 7.62 mm submachine gun
The scientific madman, Dr. Chen, nodded earnestly and said, "Indeed, that's the case. Therefore, time travel is also a very dangerous endeavor..." Suddenly, Dr. Chen thought of something, and in a panic, he exclaimed, "What do you intend to do? You must not act recklessly; you could die too!"
It was already too late; in that final second, Doctor Chen clearly saw that Zhu Bin's hand had already disrupted the time adjuster
In the coming six months, Dr. Chen prepared to initiate the live human teleportation experiment and gathered a substantial amount of historical materials from the Ming Dynasty for Zhu Bin. In Dr. Chen's conception, Zhu Bin would be teleported to June 13, 1403, in Nanjing. On this day, Prince Yan Zhu Di breached Nanjing, and the fate of the Jianwen Emperor Zhu Yunwen became a mystery.
Later, I finally discovered that this knife contained a peculiar element, which is the element of "X" that scientists around the world believe cannot possibly exist. Dr. Chen's excitement began to rise, his face glowing with enthusiasm: "X, do you know? X is an essential component for creating a time machine. With it, the most improbable invention in human history, the time machine, will be born in my hands. And I will become the most famous and greatest scientist in the world because of it. How many people's dreams will I fulfill? How many treasures that countless people have strived for but achieved nothing will now be in my grasp!"