Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train Chapter 1226 - 473: Rest Day

At 10:06 AM, the encroaching Dark Tide abruptly withdrew like a retreating wave. The deep night that had previously swallowed the sky vanished instantly, replaced by the radiant Hawaiian morning sun that cascaded down. The heavens reappeared as a flawless azure, utterly devoid of clouds. A warm radiance enveloped the entire Oahu Island coastline.

Lin Xian stood at the coastal port of a luxurious estate, having just finished processing the half-submerged yacht. A gentle sea breeze caressed the rocks and the sandy shore, creating small, lapping waves. The air, thick with the scent of salt and the perfume of subtropical flora, filled the surroundings with a sense of leisure and calm. Gazing out at the horizon, he observed that this erstwhile vacation haven was now steeped in stillness. Yet, for this contingent of apocalypse survivors, such a place offered a precious moment of tranquility.

Whoosh~

Having foregone sleep for the entire night, Lin Xian had reaped a bountiful harvest. Beyond accumulating a substantial quantity of supplies from the city, his Mechanical Source Points had seen a dramatic increase of at least ten thousand overnight, propelling him directly past Level 7 of the Mechanical Heart.

"And then there's this blueprint."

Accessing the Research and Development Center, Lin Xian brought up the schematics for the Interstellar Raider XR01 Mecha. This particular Mecha had demonstrated outstanding performance in Dawn City, serving as a pivotal force alongside the Black Tortoise and Vermilion Bird in repelling S-Class Abnormal Bodies at the city's defenses. Its imposing 60-meter stature was indeed colossal, but Lin Xian had no intention of proceeding with its manufacture.

For one, the production timeline is exceedingly long. Even with the utilization of six construction sequences, it would necessitate upwards of 144 hours. This process would consume an immense volume of materials and energy, consequently halting Lin Xian's ability to fabricate other essential items during that period, presenting a significant impediment.

Having entered the oceanic orbit, and considering the inherent risks involved, Lin Xian's priority was the construction of the Sky Dome Train Arsenal Ship. Should any critical issues arise, the Sky Dome Train would serve as his ultimate contingency in the vast Pacific Ocean.

Subsequent events validated his strategic decision. In terms of overall combat effectiveness, the Interstellar Raider XR01 occupies an unfavorable niche; it lacks the capacity to pose a decisive threat against a singular S-Class entity. Meanwhile, Lin Xian's specialized squad is fully equipped to handle any threat below S-Class, rendering the Mecha's utility limited for his immediate needs. However, for a conventional interstellar army, this colossal mecha, operated via single-person neural synchronization, would undoubtedly function as a primary weapon on future defensive battlefields.

Consequently, Lin Xian's current manufacturing focus, aside from drones, is directed towards the Iron Man Dragon Girl mecha army, a project developed in collaboration with Viola. Should Lin Xian decide to construct a super-large mecha, it absolutely must surpass the capabilities of the No.1 Machine. Thus, his interest is currently piqued only by the planet-class Planet Titan, as suggested by the Research and Development Center.

Lin Xian once again submitted the blueprint to the Research and Development Center. At this juncture, a luminous screen materialized before him.

[This blueprint's tier has ascended to [Heavenly God Level]. To initiate [Planet-level] research, a Mechanical Manufacturing Level of 7 is requisite.]

[Planet-level Titan Mecha (Blueprint) research duration: ****]

[Required computational capacity: 6000 quantum bits networked]

The details presented this time remained largely consistent with the previous assessment.

"The Mechanical Heart has already achieved Level 7; the bottleneck is merely mechanical manufacturing. That should be rapidly addressed, making it ideal to hone proficiency through the mass production of the mecha army..."

"And then there's the matter of computational power." Lin Xian's brow furrowed at this point. "Both Viola and Grace possess 8192 quantum bits of computational power as Intelligent Brains, which should meet the requirements. However, the challenge lies in establishing the connection."

"Should I integrate Viola into the Black Star Forge as well?"

This presented a significant conundrum. Viola currently serves as the primary control nexus for his Sky Dome Train and Drone Swarm. Without her operational presence, the twenty individuals present would be incapable of managing this sprawling 5-kilometer-long interstellar vessel, and Grace is presently situated above the South Heavenly Gate...

After careful deliberation, Lin Xian resolved to prioritize enhancing his Mechanical Manufacturing Level first. This course of action would enable him to ascertain the precise timeframe provided by the Research and Development Center.

Lin Xian promptly entered the Black Star Forge Space. At this moment, the Iron Man Dragon Girl mecha blueprint had not yet reached completion. He ensured that the construction sequences remained active and unutilized. Allocating all six construction sequences to automated manufacturing tasks, he directed them towards producing functional drones for transport, three-dimensional construction, and essential maintenance industrial robots. The greater the number of drones, the more advantageous, as they would substantially augment Lin Xian's overall efficiency in manufacturing and upkeep operations.