ushernet Chapter 244 : Construction of an Undersea Living City
Chapter 244 : Construction of an Undersea Living City
Chapter 244: Construction of an Undersea Living City
“Too powerful! You people are truly unbelievably powerful!”
Carson exclaimed repeatedly.
To be honest, the moment the Mountain Range Demon launched its attack, he had already prepared his convoy to flee.
Especially when he saw the Mountain Range Demon split into countless Mountain Peak Demons and charge forward—his face had turned pale, and he had nearly slammed the accelerator to the floor.
But the Tomorrow Alliance had actually managed to hold the line with sheer firepower.
Li Ye laughed helplessly when he heard that.
The Tomorrow Alliance had no choice but to hold their ground on land. None of their Mobile Cities had undergone waterborne operation retrofitting, so retreating to the sea was impossible.
“Come to think of it, even if your convoy fled, you wouldn’t be able to escape to the sea anyway,” he said.
Carson shrugged.
“Oh, our base vehicles have amphibious capabilities.”
Li Ye was slightly stunned.
“...I see.”
His impression of base vehicles improved considerably.
After regaining his composure, he took a deep breath, rubbed his face vigorously, and boarded a Black Hawk Helicopter to head toward the corpse of the Mountain Range Demon.
When he saw the demon’s loot, a flash of surprise appeared in his eyes.
“These drops are actually really good!”
37274 Crystal Coins.
2642 units of Level 3 Iron Ore, 2023 units of Level 3 Coal, 1394 units of Level 3 Fuel.
Level 3 Solar Panel Power Generation Sequence Blueprint.
Level 3 “Hercules” Single-operator Engineering Mechanical Arm.
Level 3 City Building — Multifunctional Maintenance Platform.
Level 3 “Orion” Cruiser Blueprint.
Level 4 “Planetary Echo” Satellite Blueprint.
Both the Level 4 item and the Level 3 items were top-tier rewards.
Everyone who gathered around was stunned.
Li Ye immediately picked up the satellite blueprint.
Item Name: “Planetary Echo” Observation Satellite
Level: 4
Additional Effects:
1. Signal Delay −30%
2. Resolution +25%
3. Detection Range +15%
Construction Requirements:
500 units of Level 4 Iron Ore
200 units of Level 4 Precision Alloy
“So it’s an observation satellite...” Li Ye murmured thoughtfully.
Back on Blue Star, he had once researched satellites out of curiosity.
There were several types.
Communication satellites used to transmit television, radio, phone, and internet signals.
Navigation satellites used for precise positioning and time synchronization.
Observation satellites used to monitor planetary surfaces and gather meteorological and environmental data.
Military satellites used for defense missions such as detection, early warning, and communication.
Rescue satellites designed to assist astronauts or space stations.
Weapon satellites equipped with powerful weapons capable of striking targets on the ground.
After coming back to his senses, Li Ye sighed softly.
“Ah...”
What he really wanted was a super-composite satellite that combined navigation, observation, communications, military security, and ground-attack capabilities.
“For now, this observation satellite will have to do during the early Level 4 stage.”
He already possessed the blueprint for the Tiansuo-3 Rocket.
Once he obtained the blueprint for a Level 4 Rocket Launch Platform, he could launch satellites into space once the Tomorrow was upgraded to Level 4.
Before that, however, he still needed to train specialists capable of launching rockets and operating satellites.
Next he examined the 200 units of Level 4 Precision Alloy required.
According to the blueprint, each unit required:
1 unit of Level 4 Iron Ore
1 unit each of Copper, Silver, and Gold Ore
1 unit of any Level 4 rare mineral
After storing the satellite blueprint, Li Ye examined the remaining blueprints.
The Orion Cruiser came with the following effects:
Missile Launch Speed +35%
Range +20%
Fuel Consumption −20%
Construction required 900 units of Level 3 Iron Ore and 150 units of Level 3 Precision Waterborne Components.
The Multifunctional Maintenance Platform provided:
Repair Efficiency +35%
Energy Consumption −15%
It required 275 units of Level 3 Iron Ore to build.
Its main function was to repair land, sea, and air vehicles. Each repair required iron or steel equivalent to the vehicle’s scale.
The structure itself was also mounted on the city platform.
The “Hercules” Single-operator Engineering Mechanical Arm granted:
Engineering Strength +35%
It required 60 units of Level 3 Iron Ore.
In appearance it was a pair of gigantic wearable mechanical arms.
Frankly, it looked more suitable for combat than engineering.
Finally, the Solar Panel Power Generation Sequence offered:
Solar Energy Conversion Efficiency +55%
When operating around the clock, it could provide 15% of a city’s energy supply.
Construction required 150 units of Level 3 Iron Ore.
It took far less space than an Energy Wind Turbine Sequence and was cheaper to build.
“I have to say, the quality of these blueprints is extremely high!” Fang Yong exclaimed.
Li Ye nodded.
Originally he had expected the Mountain Range Demon’s drops to be mediocre or even duplicate blueprints.
He had even prepared to sell them for profit.
After storing the loot, Li Ye looked into the distance.
After the intense battle, the entire Peninsula Zone had become a complete mess.
Debris and destruction were everywhere.
However, the route leading toward the inland had now been cleared.
After thinking for a moment, Li Ye pulled something from his pocket.
It was the Level 4 Satellite Phone Albert had given him earlier.
After connecting the call, Albert’s smug voice came from the other end.
“Is that you, kid? This time we’re really far apart—you can’t come fleece me again!”
Li Ye laughed.
He briefly summarized the Tomorrow Alliance’s experiences in the Peninsula Zone of Guixu Continent.
“What? You actually reached Guixu Continent?” Albert said in surprise. “Wait a moment... the higher-ups of the Apocalypse Sect seem to have some plan there. Let me confirm.”
Busy sounds came from the other end of the phone.
If one listened closely, the crying of a baby could also be heard.
Li Ye was initially puzzled but soon understood.
Like Bishop Whiteman, Albert had returned home.
He was now with his family.
A few minutes later, Albert returned to the call.
“Since you’re already in the Peninsula Zone, you might as well do the Apocalypse Sect a favor.”
“What favor?” Li Ye asked.
Albert explained the plan.
The Apocalypse Sect intended to build three Undersea Living Cities in the waters near Guixu Continent.
According to their plan, each city would support 50,000 residents and achieve full internal self-sufficiency.
To accomplish this, an Engineering-type Mobile City had already been dispatched to the waters near the Peninsula Zone.
What the Tomorrow Alliance needed to do was simply protect it during construction.
“That’s easy enough,” Li Ye replied.
It was basically effortless—he only needed to deploy his fleet.
Meanwhile, the Tomorrow Alliance could remain in the Peninsula Zone instead of rushing inland.
They could continue harvesting metal resources and gathering wilderness resources.
If they were curious about inland conditions, they could simply send reconnaissance aircraft.
While thinking about this, Li Ye suddenly realized something.
Without even noticing it, the Tomorrow Alliance had already conquered the Peninsula Zone.
The main reason was the defeat of the Mountain Range Demon.
Compared to it, the remaining demons in the Peninsula Zone were insignificant.
Two hours later, the Apocalypse Sect’s Level 3 Engineering-type Mobile City “Holy Mechanism A91” arrived to meet the Tomorrow Alliance.
Everyone froze when they saw its appearance.
It looked almost identical to a Submersible-type Mobile City, except its hull was covered with mechanical arms, work claws, and cranes.
All these engineering devices appeared to have waterproof modifications for underwater operations.
The High-ranking Bishop commanding Holy Mechanism A91 spread his hands.
“There’s no need to be surprised. Engineering-type cities must be built like this in order to conduct underwater construction.”
Li Ye was about to speak when Zhou Xing suddenly clapped his fist into his palm.
“Oh! I get it!”
Following that logic, Zhou Xing guessed that Engineering-type Mobile Cities must also have underground excavation configurations for subterranean construction and aerial configurations for high-altitude construction.
“You’re correct,” the High-ranking Bishop nodded.
While talking, Zhou Xing showed some regret.
This time the Engineer would not be able to assist.
Instead, he decided to board Holy Mechanism A91 to observe the construction process.
The High-ranking Bishop said he needed to stop chatting and begin work.
Meanwhile, Li Ye arranged post-battle operations and deployed the fleet.
After finishing everything, he also boarded Holy Mechanism A91 with Zhou Xing.
Yes—he was also curious about how undersea cities were built.
Under their watch, Holy Mechanism A91 began construction in an orderly manner.
The first step was site selection and surveying.
Holy Mechanism A91 possessed a deep-sea survey fleet consisting of engineering submarines, unmanned probes, and deep-diving drones.
These mapped the target sea area comprehensively.
Geological stability was crucial for undersea cities.
Construction sites needed to avoid seismic zones and volcanic regions while considering water depth and pressure adaptation.
Generally, locations near the continental shelf edge were preferred.
Ideally, they would also be near resources such as mineral deposits, hydrothermal vents, or combustible ice.
The second step was building the initial structural framework.
Holy Mechanism A91 submerged and installed twelve superalloy foundations over 500 meters in diameter onto the seabed rock using hydrothermal welding.
These foundations would serve as the load-bearing pillars of the city, each capable of supporting millions of tons of pressure.
Once the foundations were installed, thousands of hexagonal glass dome units were deployed.
They automatically unfolded in the deep sea and connected through magnetic docking systems.
Gradually, they formed a hemispherical living space several kilometers wide above the seabed.
The dome surfaces were covered with hydraulic metal coatings that adjusted strength according to water pressure, allowing them to withstand deep-sea pressure.
The third step was modular city construction.
Like the Underground City Construction Project previously seen in the Basin Region, Engineering-type cities produced hundreds of prefabricated city modules.
These modules were transported to the construction site by giant transport submarines or anti-gravity flotation containers.
The first modules installed were:
Command Center
Energy Core
Life Support System
After that came residential buildings and various living modules.
Li Ye asked a question.
“Are these powerful glass domes only Level 3 technology?”
The High-ranking Bishop shook his head.
“Of course not. They are Level 4 projects. Holy Mechanism A91 brought them specifically when it departed. Many buildings in the undersea city are also Level 4 projects produced by Level 4 Mobile Cities.”
“I see,” Li Ye nodded.
To ensure security, the undersea cities would deploy camouflage systems and signal-blocking devices.
Holy Mechanism A91 would also construct tunnels and subway systems connecting the three cities, ensuring communication and material transport.
“Then where does the energy for these cities come from?” Zhou Xing asked.
The High-ranking Bishop answered:
First, geothermal wells drilled into crustal fissures would generate electricity through thermal differences.
Second, tidal turbine arrays would be deployed around the city, using underwater generators to harvest ocean currents.
Third, each undersea city would build a micro nuclear power plant.
Seawater filtration systems and vertical farming facilities would also be essential.
The latter would grow large quantities of high-grade crops.
He emphasized one key point.
All survivors entering the undersea cities must undergo gradual pressure adaptation training.
Otherwise they would not be able to adjust to deep-sea pressure.
The cities would also project simulated surface landscapes to prevent deep-sea claustrophobia.
During their conversation, the undersea city was gradually taking shape.
Li Ye suddenly had an idea.
“Could there also be undersea cities located in the deepest ocean trenches?” he asked.
The High-ranking Bishop smiled.
“That sounds far-fetched... but yes, they do exist.”
“Really?”
“Of course,” he nodded. “To resettle the people of the wasteland, the Three Major Human Organizations have used every possible method—especially after the Silence Agreement was abolished.”
Li Ye immediately asked several more questions.
He wanted to know how many undersea cities existed at depths of ten thousand meters and how large they were.
The High-ranking Bishop shook his head.
“That’s classified information. I’m sorry, I can’t disclose it.”
Zhou Xing asked another question.
“Are there human cities underground as well?”
The High-ranking Bishop spread his hands.
“If you want to know more, you’ll have to explore it yourself.”
After watching enough, Li Ye prepared to leave and return to the Tomorrow.
Zhou Xing, however, was still fascinated by the construction process.
Just before leaving, Li Ye suddenly realized something.
“If a Mobile City wants to build a proper underground city or settlement, how many types of building blueprints are required?”
“Not many,” the High-ranking Bishop replied casually. “Just a few hundred.”
“...What?”
Li Ye froze.
Then he smiled bitterly and shook his head.
It seemed that developing an Engineering-type Mobile City required just as much investment as an Assault-type Mobile City.
But the engineering capabilities it possessed were also extremely powerful.
He wondered whether one day the Tomorrow Alliance could develop the Engineer to such a scale.