CHAPTER 550: CHAPTER 448: ACTIVATE THE WEATHER CONTROLLER

Since Chen Xin had already decided to start the experiment, naturally, he would not delay.

With the highest authority over the whole base and the full support of the country, he didn’t need to consult anyone else. So, with Chen Xin’s order, the entire base started operating, rigorously preparing for the Weather Controller’s operational test.

Though it was said to be preparing, in reality, there wasn’t much to be prepared.

The whole equipment had been upgraded by Chen Xin. The old worn-out parts and inefficient structure had all been replaced, and the machine now was as good as new after the upgrade.

Any potential safety hazards that might have existed were also identified and adjustments were made during Chen Xin’s last upgrade.

Currently, the Weather Controller is in its optimal state, better even than when the Suyia people first built it years ago.

Therefore, the pre-test preparation was simply to evacuate potentially affected areas, have the base personnel operate according to safety protocols, and prepare for any emergencies the test might cause.

It was mentioned before that the principle of the Weather Controller involves emitting specific microwaves to affect the temperature within an area, thus influencing the weather.

When the Suyia designed it, they used a chemical agent that rapidly changes temperature under this wavelength of microwave. So essentially, the whole Weather Controller is a giant microwave emitter.

Now, after being dormant for thirty whole years, this massive machine finally started operating again.

Standing in the Suyia-style central control room, Chen Xin looked through the thick glass observation window at the giant coil emitting a buzzing sound due to charging, and asked the staff nervously operating at the console beside him, "How is the situation now?"

"Report, power supply is normal, isotope generator output is stable, all lines are faultless, system charged at 85%, estimated three more minutes to complete charging." The staff glanced at the console display and reported to Chen Xin.

Chen Xin nodded, looked at another staff member, and asked him, "Have personnel in relevant base areas been evacuated?"

Since it is not yet certain whether the microwaves emitted by the Weather Controller could harm humans, it must be confirmed before the test that personnel in relevant areas have been evacuated. Otherwise, if someone is exposed to excessive microwave radiation, it could potentially inflict severe harm.

After all, not everyone can be like a fictional green-skinned character who, after excessive gamma-ray exposure, not only survives but also mutates into a super strongman.

"All alert zones within the base have been evacuated, all personnel are in safe places." The staff nodded to Chen Xin, indicating no issues.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xin slightly nodded, glanced at the watch on his wrist, and raised his voice to everyone: "Everyone prepare for the final three-minute countdown, get ready for the Weather Controller’s first startup test!"

With Chen Xin’s words, everyone became even more tense, doubling their efforts as they performed their tasks to prevent any accidents or errors.

"Academician, have a drink of water!" A staff member handed Chen Xin a cup, steaming with hot vapor, with a few tea leaves still not completely soaked, floating up and down.

"Tea leaves? Brought from the homeland?" Chen Xin took the cup, showing a surprised expression: "This is a great thing! Not many left now, right?"

Expressing surprise, Chen Xin also took a sip from the cup.

Though not very fond of tea, after so long, drinking hot tea once again gave Chen Xin a sense of nostalgia.

"Yes, brought along before coming here. I have a friend responsible for agriculture, and they still have a few preserved tea trees, so they can obtain some tea leaves." The staff nodded to Chen Xin, explaining softly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xin couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows: "Preserved tea trees? That’s really not easy! But with this, when we’re able to restore the environment, this traditional culture of tea won’t be lost."

After the meteor impact, over 99% of species globally have become extinct, most animals and plants have perished, and any species that can be preserved are extremely precious.

Not to mention tea, for the people of Flame Country, it is an ancient existence spanning thousands of years of history.

"Indeed, but who knows when we’ll be able to restore the environment." The staff emotionally expressed concern about when the environment can be restored to its state before the disaster.

To this, Chen Xin merely chuckled and told the staff: "There will be such a day."

After speaking, he turned his attention back to the large coil outside the control room.

At this moment, the staff at the console also reported: "Machine charging complete, all systems operating normally, test can begin!"

"Ten-second countdown, ready to start!" Upon hearing this, Chen Xin did not hesitate to announce the start of the test.

The central control room suddenly seemed silent, only the staff at the console counting down: "Ten, nine, eight, seven..."

With the countdown from the staff, a big red button on the console was lit up, and the staff’s finger was poised on the button.

Everyone was tensely watching this finger; as soon as it pressed down, the Weather Controller would be activated.

"Five, four, three..." As the countdown sounded, someone couldn’t help but mutter under their breath, "God bless," obviously hoping for the test’s success.

Chen Xin also couldn’t help but be a bit tense. Although he knew this test was just starting the machine and there wouldn’t be any issues, when it actually came down to it, he couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous.

"Two! One! Start!" With the final two countdown sounds, the staff pressed the flashing red button.

A hard-to-describe buzzing sound, the Weather Controller was activated.

Chen Xin stepped to the observation window, before him, the large coil was converting full electrical energy into microwaves. The high-frequency sound produced by the machine’s operation had exceeded the range audible to human ears but caused a brief ringing in everyone’s ears.

But these were not Chen Xin’s focus; he merely stared fixedly at the coil before him.

Until a minute later, the staff reported to him: "Academician, the Weather Controller has been running for one minute, all systems operating normally, machine faultless, test success, should we stop now?"

"Yes, you can stop." Chen Xin nodded, finally allowing the staff to shut down the machine.

Once the machine stopped, the buzz around Chen Xin’s ears also ceased, replaced by enthusiastic applause.