Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train Chapter 1243 - 479: Planet Titan, Commence Construction! (Part 2)
Previously on Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train...
It felt as though the creator was speaking from their own perspective!
"This is something I should have implemented much sooner. It truly feels like being a Mechanical Lord now, possessing dominion over all armies. Nevertheless, it's still not too late to begin."
"Cough, cough, my thoughts are accelerating at an incredible rate. Hua Xiaoling? Considering her proactive appearance here and the nature of our discussion, how did I suddenly conjure 9,651 potential scenarios? Hmm, factoring in my knowledge of Hua Xiaoling, an analysis of Qingshui Town, and integrating data from 985 resources, then deploying the Phoenix Society to gather comprehensive intelligence on the Descent Faction... 12 possibilities identified. It appears there were numerous subtle details I overlooked previously, but now, let's focus on the task at hand."
"Viola, grant me access to at least 6,000 qubits of computational space."
[Your connection with Grace employs a brain-machine consciousness interface augmented by dark energy fluctuations for transformation and translation. Within this framework, the consciousness link of the Flashing Bullet cannot be effectively computed. However, you can directly engage my quantum core for consciousness computation, which fundamentally bypasses the consciousness resolution protocol, given that your consciousness remains in its biological form rather than being uploaded to the network.]
"I understand. The format is different, but I'm not concerned with that issue at this moment." Lin Xian's focus was locked onto the Research and Development Center. He appeared revitalized, a completely transformed individual.
[For planetary-level research, a computational power of 6,000 qubits is mandated. Do you confirm access?]
"Access granted. Commence development."
[Access successful.]
Emptiness!
Suddenly, a colossal booming sound reverberated, and Lin Xian discerned that the Star Path within the Black Star Forge was violently shaking. Suspended in mid-air, he instantly sensed a form of spatial displacement occurring throughout the entire Star Path.
His gaze immediately shifted towards the termination point of the Star Path. There, he witnessed countless stars traversing the previously abyssal blackness. A realization dawned upon him: the Black Star Forge was reorienting itself, much like a colossal space telescope adjusting its aim.
"It's adjusting its direction?"
"Could it be that the Black Star Forge isn't merely a subspace construct, but rather occupies a genuine spatial coordinate?"
Lin Xian's brow furrowed, and he promptly responded mentally to Viola.
[Achieving absolute cosmic positioning requires several key elements. Firstly, the cosmic microwave background radiation anisotropy serves as a natural coordinate system. Secondly, standard candles such as Type Ia supernovae are necessary for establishing distance scales. Thirdly, gravitational wave events can provide independent spatial benchmarks. If you intend to perform spatial positioning, you will need to construct radio telescopes, PandaX-4T Liquid Xenon Detectors, gravity sensors, and so forth...]
"There's no need. I will entrust this particular challenge to the Starry Sky Laboratory to resolve."
Lin Xian massaged his temples, a consequence of his mental faculties operating at peak velocity, relentlessly pursuing complex calculations on a single issue. While the Intelligent Brain could effortlessly manage such processing, Lin Xian's own consciousness could only concentrate on one subject at a time. If unable to halt the rapid processing, his thoughts invariably diverged onto tangents.
The Black Star Forge and its cosmic positioning were matters he had already contemplated. He had consistently theorized that the Black Star Forge's spatial domain might be situated within a specific cosmic region beyond Blue Star. His extensive explorations had recurrently suggested the proximity of a colossal wormhole to the forge, fueling his suspicions about the existence of high-dimensional beings.
Should his hypothesis be substantiated, it would signify Lin Xian's capability to extend his consciousness beyond the confines of Blue Star's Heavenly Veil, potentially reaching a specific destination. Once located, he could effectively manage all his creations across both realms, opening up numerous novel avenues for circumventing the Heavenly Veil's protective barrier.
However, this objective presented its own set of formidable difficulties. His Black Star Forge possessed the capability to transport only inanimate objects and his consciousness. It was incapable of traversing the Star Path Space itself. To surmount this obstacle, the intervention of the Phoenix Association's Sky Laboratory was indispensable; without it, even with immense computational power, he would remain fundamentally hindered.
At that precise moment, the colossal Star Dome Channel of the Forge rotated and swirled in a particular direction before coming to a halt once more.
To Lin Xian, this designated direction offered no discernible reference point. Facing the abyss's end at this juncture still revealed nothing but a void of profound blackness, punctuated by scattered starlight. It was then that the voice of the Mechanical Heart resonated, distinct from its previous alert tones. The activation of the Research and Development Center impacted him profoundly, akin to the piercing sensation he experienced when a gamma-ray burst had previously expelled him from the Earth's core. These piercing alerts echoed in his ears.
[Urgency Level: Estimated Construction Period: Unknown. Current Titan Framework requires Level 5 Materials: 181,596,488 Tons...]
[Urgency: Required to anchor an enormous stellar orbit for constructing a formidable interaction force confinement field. Suggestion: capture iron-nickel asteroids to convert materials and manufacture degenerate state framework units.]
[Urgency: Star Dust Furnace is insufficient!]
[Urgency: Advise conducting Constant Star Energy structural anchoring; a Casimir Cavity Vacuum Fluctuation Engine is needed to ignite the Star Dust Furnace.]
[Urgency: ...]
[Planet Titan blueprint development finalized, shall we initiate Heavenly God Level construction?]
Numerous alerts flickered before Lin Xian's eyes. In an instant, even Viola's quantum processing core returned hundreds of error feedbacks, all identically reporting the same issue.
Contents unrecognizable!
The reason was straightforward. When Viola processed the data emerging from the Research and Development Center, the materials, technologies, and methods involved were entirely absent from its learning modules. In simpler terms, Viola could not comprehend the information.
"Viola, what material could possibly support a being weighing 180 million tons, allowing it to fly and reach first cosmic velocity?"
[Based on my current comprehension of Blue Star's material science, without gravity manipulation tools, theoretically, only ultra-large range force fields could maneuver such immense objects. This is theoretically achievable, but the prerequisite for generating such extensive force fields demands energy levels exponentially beyond current electrical boundaries. In my estimation, humanity would require at least 300 to 4,000 years to even have a slim possibility of mastering such technology.]
"Ha..."
Lin Xian leaned back, suspended in mid-air as he observed the ceaseless rotation of the Star Dome Channel. The vast expanse of deep space mirrored the heavens seen from the bottom of a well. At this moment, he felt his breath steady, and all external sounds seemed to fade away.
"Indeed, my guess was correct. Mechanical Heart… and superpowers are fundamentally different entities."
"But why do I possess such power?"
"I recall… on Apocalypse Day in Jiang City, my Mechanical Heart, much like other superpower users, manifested suddenly…"
"Could it be connected to the Dark Civilization? And is it possible that this civilization intends to annihilate Blue Star while simultaneously bestowing these potent abilities upon survivors? What could be their motive?"
"If my superpowers are indeed linked to the Dark Civilization, if I am part of their design, can I attempt Crystal Grid Cultivation?"
"Conversely, if my superpowers have no connection to the Dark Civilization, then what is the true source? Why this arrangement, why select me? Or are there others like me in this world?"
"Why do other superpower users bond with Abnormal Bodies, while I found a connection with Chu Yan?"
"Oh~" Lin Xian murmured to himself, his thoughts adrift. "I shall attempt Crystal Grid Cultivation to see if I can uncover the answers."
"What if it leads to my demise?"
"Right, there's also that peculiar container of Heavy Suspension Liquid which resonates with my Mechanical Heart. This strongly suggests a connection to my Mechanical Heart."
"Therefore, in this context, does the Foundation possess knowledge about the secret of my Mechanical Heart? Is Hua Xiaoling's visit to me related to this?"
Whew~
Lin Xian flipped upwards, settling gently at the edge of the Star Path. As the Sky Dome Star Path turned, he sat as if resting on solid ground.
He massaged his temples, endeavoring to quell the deluge of questions within. In this tranquil moment, his focus sharpened, his resolve solidified, and his heartbeat suddenly quickened uncontrollably.
"Black Star Forge, I will have the Phoenix Association Sky Laboratory handle it."
"Regarding the superpower link, I will personally attempt the Crystal Grid Cultivator."
"As for the mysterious container of Heavy Suspension Liquid, I will likely need to confront that woman, Hua Xiaoling. My intuition tells me she definitely knows something."
"Alright, everything has a cause and an effect; ultimately, each issue will find its resolution. For now, let us return to my Mechanical Heart, my Black Star Forge, my Research and Development Center, my… my Planet Titan."
At this precise moment, Lin Xian fixed his gaze through the shimmering light parameters towards the abyss at the end of the Star Dome Channel. A faintly glowing blueprint, resembling a holographic projection against the pitch-black cosmic backdrop, revealed itself. It was the head of a mecha, reminiscent of a Heavenly God Mecha, vast as a planet.
"160 million tons, and that's just for the framework material. If this colossal structure were to descend, it would be more catastrophic than a world-ending meteorite; it might fracture the continental shelves… but it doesn't seem to matter. After all, if I were to truly construct something of this magnitude, it would inevitably usher in world destruction. The only uncertainty is, which world will be destroyed…"
"That remains to be seen..."