JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

In the year 2085, humanity entered an era of miraculous science. Advances in biotechnology and artificial intelligence opened a new door: the possibility of extending human life indefinitely. At the LifeX research center, a team of top scientists worked tirelessly to complete the most important project in human history – “The Immortal Seed.”

Dr. Tran Minh, a brilliant scientist with an endless passion for life, led the project. He and his team discovered a way to regenerate cells using nano-biotechnology, allowing damaged cells to be instantly repaired. At the same time, they developed a compound capable of preventing DNA degradation – the root cause of aging.

After decades of testing on animals and synthetic human tissues, clinical trials on humans were finally approved. The program selected 100 initial volunteers, including billionaires, politicians, and outstanding individuals from various fields.

Crossing the Threshold of Life

One of the first volunteers was Mrs. Ly An, a 78-year-old former surgeon. Despite the hardships of aging, she had always dreamed of continuing to serve humanity. After receiving “The Immortal Seed,” her body began to transform within weeks. Her skin became smooth, her silver hair gradually darkened, and her aching joints no longer troubled her. Within three months, she looked no different than a 30-year-old woman.

The miraculous results triggered a media frenzy and public outcry. Everyone longed to obtain the elixir of immortality. Governments around the world stepped in to regulate the technology, fearing it might lead to societal instability.

The Consequences of Immortality

The emergence of “The Immortal Seed” quickly changed every aspect of life. Economies were shaken as insurance and healthcare industries began to collapse. Many people refused to have children, no longer fearing death. Population exploded, pushing resources to their limits.

Meanwhile, the world’s wealthiest individuals monopolized access to the technology, creating a ruling class of “immortals.” The poor remained bound by mortal lives. Protests erupted globally, demanding equal access to the life-extending technology.

Dr. Tran Minh began to see the danger in the invention he once viewed as a blessing. One day, while working in his lab, he received an anonymous message:

“You’ve created a monster you can no longer control. Stop before it’s too late.”

The Final ChoiceHaunted by his conscience, Dr. Minh made a bold decision. He gathered LifeX’s core members and proposed a new plan: instead of granting eternal life to everyone, the technology would be used to extend life up to 200 years. In return, each participant would be required to continue having children to maintain population balance.

This proposal faced fierce opposition from the elites who had already received “The Immortal Seed.” They were unwilling to relinquish the power immortality gave them. An extremist group even plotted to assassinate Dr. Minh to keep the technology secret.

But before they could act, Dr. Minh secured the research data in an AI system with a self-destruct protocol if it fell into the wrong hands. He then publicly released all of the project’s data online, ensuring the technology could no longer be monopolized.

An Ending and a New BeginningIn the aftermath, governments around the world signed a treaty to regulate the use of the technology. As a result, humanity entered a new age—where lifespans were extended within reasonable limits to maintain social harmony.

Although he had the chance to become immortal, Dr. Minh chose to live a normal life. He continued his research, focusing not on how to live longer, but how to live more meaningfully. To him, true immortality wasn’t measured in years, but in what we leave behind for future generations.

And so, humanity no longer feared death—but learned to cherish every moment of life more than ever before.