Chapter 739 - 465: Superman Triathlon? No, Superman Triathlon_2

Chapter 739: Chapter 465: Superman Triathlon? No, Superman Triathlon_2

This is also why the main reason for high risk in the cosmos is that if an astronaut accidentally leaves the spaceship in space without a tether to secure them and without any fixed anchor points, the astronaut will drift uncontrollably further and further away until disappearing into the void.

But Wang Ye is different. He can propel himself with telekinesis, allowing him to navigate freely in the cosmos even without any resistance or anchor points. This special training session aims to help these three astronauts initially grasp the use of telekinesis. Even a very slight force, like a baby gently pushing with an arm, can prevent them from losing complete control over their bodies in outer space.

The third cosmic speed, which is the minimum initial speed required to take off from Earth and leave the Solar System, is currently the limit humanity can reach. The value of the third cosmic speed is usually 16.7 km/s, meaning that if an object on Earth’s surface is to escape the Sun’s gravitational pull and fly into space beyond the Solar System, its initial speed must be greater than or equal to 16.7 kilometers per second.

This is forty-four Mach, and even the fastest rockets today can barely reach this speed. Even Wang Ye needs more practice to achieve this speed.

In addition to the first, second, and third cosmic speeds, humans have actually hypothesized the fourth, fifth, and sixth cosmic speeds, but these cosmic speeds have not yet been given an accurate number by humanity. Due to the broader cosmic scale, humans are unable to measure it.

The fourth cosmic speed is the minimum speed required to escape the gravitational binding of the Milky Way Galaxy. The fifth cosmic speed is the minimum speed needed to fly out of the local galactic group. The sixth cosmic speed is the minimum speed required to fly out of the supercluster. Once outside the supercluster, one has reached the current conceivable limit for humans; if the speed continues to increase, it might touch the edge of the cosmos or even farther. Theoretically, the sixth cosmic speed should be close to the speed of light, but no one knows yet if the sixth cosmic speed truly exists.

Even Wang Ye finds it difficult to provide an accurate figure, as he himself does not know how vast the cosmos truly is.

It is only by personally exploring it that he can truly understand the cosmos.

In short, the first three cosmic speeds refer to the minimum speed required to launch artificial satellites, interplanetary and interstellar spacecraft from Earth’s surface into space.

Only by achieving the energy required for these cosmic speeds can humans consider undertaking corresponding distances for cosmic voyages, otherwise, it would only lead to the death of astronauts.

In science, humans are often very meticulous, needing extremely precise calculations before things can be put into practice.

This is also why there have been zero accidents in human space travel for a century.

The rocket they are now manufacturing is an interplanetary spacecraft, and for Wang Ye, this level of spacecraft does not have high technical content,

he is fully capable of guiding the manufacture of interplanetary spacecraft.

But spacecraft, after all, are just tools to reach the Moon, not everything, so the ultimate focus is still on the astronauts themselves.

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After the instruction was complete, night had fallen. Wang Ye ordered Old Yi to summon the three astronauts, and they came to the training room.

These astronauts were suddenly called in but did not show any displeasure. Instead, they respectfully saluted Wang Ye and stood at attention in their respective positions.

This stems from their cultivation; getting to this point as astronauts means they are talents selected from thousands of miles apart.

Whether mentally or physically, they are people who have gone through countless layers of selection, and their intelligence is naturally not low.

Another point is Wang Ye’s status; now, everyone knows Wang Ye’s strength through nuclear blast experiments. This afternoon, they also witnessed Wang Ye’s theoretical knowledge and wisdom, so among everyone present, no one dared to underestimate Wang Ye. Everyone treated Wang Ye as a respected elder and superior.

"I believe you all know by now, within this month we will be going to the Moon. Before the official departure, I will conduct strict training on you," Wang Ye said, standing in front of the three astronauts in a deep voice. "In the coming days, I will strictly train your physique using Running, Swimming, and Cycling. Although these three training methods are the most basic exercises, they are the most effective. I myself got to where I am today thanks to these three exercises."

An astronaut couldn’t help asking, "Running, Swimming, Cycling...? Are you going to make us train for an Ironman Triathlon?"

Training for an Ironman Triathlon before space travel? That’s unheard of.

Usually, before space travel, astronauts no longer need rigorous physical training.

Even if they train, it’s just simple exercises to maintain strength, endurance, and flexibility.

To maintain muscle and bone health in a microgravity environment, so as to avoid severe muscle atrophy after long periods in outer space.

Now, with less than ten days left before space travel, what they should be doing more is centrifuge training, psychological stress testing, and consolidating theoretical knowledge and emergency escape skills to ensure physiological stability and execution in high-risk tasks and to ensure survival at critical moments. If they conduct too intense physical training, it could potentially result in injury before space travel, which could mildly affect their condition, or worse, force a temporary replacement. Because intense physical training not only causes severe damage to muscles but could also strain the tendons and bones.

This is like how, before crucial exams, students typically don’t learn new knowledge or study overnight, but rather consolidate their knowledge, rest more, and adjust their status.

This is the best preparation before taking on formidable challenges.

Although they did not outwardly display a strong reaction, the three present were internally a bit anxious.

Given Wang Ye’s power and intelligence, training them would certainly not harm them.

But they all feel that the last few days might not be easy...

It should be known that the Ironman Triathlon is considered the most exhausting sport in the world.

Even more so than marathons. It tests an athlete’s stamina and willpower to the utmost.

If it is a short-distance Ironman Triathlon, it might be manageable: 0.75 kilometers of swimming, 20 kilometers of cycling, 5 kilometers of running.

But if it’s medium or long-distance, it would be life-threatening. Currently, the longest distance for an official Ironman Triathlon requires athletes to swim 3.8 kilometers, cycle 180 kilometers, and run 42 kilometers without any rest, to be completed consecutively.

Choosing any one of these tasks could be lethally exhausting for an average person, let alone completing all three consecutively. Currently, only the most top-tier athletes in physical fitness can perfectly complete an ultralength Ironman Triathlon.

Although these three astronauts each possess humanly extreme physical qualities, such a challenge still poses a significant test for them.

But they didn’t expect,

upon hearing this, Wang Ye directly responded, "Ironman Triathlon? No, it’s Superman Triathlon."

"Super... Superman Triathlon, what’s that?" the three almost asked in unison.

"Run a circle around Japan, swim back to the mainland, then cycle around China," Wang Ye calmly replied.

He roughly calculated that running around Japan is about 3,000 kilometers, the shortest swimming distance from Japan back to China is 700 kilometers, cycling around China is 35,000 kilometers.

The entire journey requires covering a distance of over 38,000 kilometers, close to 40,000 kilometers, equivalent to Earth’s circumference. That means completing a Superman Triathlon is like moving around the Earth in a circle.

The total distance is roughly a hundred to two hundred times longer than an ultradistance Ironman Triathlon, which is why it’s named as Superman Triathlon,

because it’s a challenge that only a Superman could possibly complete.