Chapter 1532: United I
"It's like a dream?" I looked at Lilina in surprise, but all I saw in this pseudo-loli's eyes was seriousness, "What's going on?"
"It's vague," Lilina gently kicked a vine next to her. "Maybe it's a limitation of the life form. The thinking process of this plant is different from ours. Its thinking is like talking in a dream. It's It is the product of the fusion reaction between the external real world and some kind of 'environment' within itself. Even what it is thinking about now is absurd and distorted. I have seen the relevant records of the return, but there are many explanations: Return Hometown, return to the place of departure, return to the original state, return from birth to death, reunion with the dead, etc. All the above explanations make sense, and this is the only thing we can get from the memory of the mother tree A vague concept.”
After a pause, Lilina nodded firmly: "That's it, there's no way to confirm."
"In this way, there is no way to find out the specific process of the return from the memory of the mother tree, nor can we find the specific time and the person who ordered the return." I suddenly felt a little frustrated. "There is no record in the planet's navigation log. The crew member doesn’t remember ever returning home, tsk tsk…how could such a headless case appear out of thin air?”
"Are there many unsolved cases related to the old empire?" Lilina rubbed her eyes, as if synchronizing her thoughts with a life that was constantly sleepwalking for a long time made her feel sleepy, "But at least it's definitely a 'return' The memory is real. The mother tree is a powerful individual, and the soul is especially powerful because the racial nature of the tree elves is very special. Their cycle of life and death is closely related to this plant, so the soul of the mother tree can almost be regarded as some kind of racial consciousness. Once the thoughts of the entire race gather together. Even if they are a mortal race, they should not be underestimated. There is unlikely to be a problem with what such a soul remembers. I will find time to synchronize with the mother tree a few more times. It is like sleepwalking. The state of mind is not completely irregular, maybe I can find the one-to-one correspondence between its dreams and reality by synchronizing it a few times."
Now it seems that can only be the case.
Frankly speaking, the value of an exiled ark is limited, especially for races like the tree elves that have only been with the old empire for a short time and have barely had time to come into contact with any secrets. Their green stars are not even as good as those of the wandering fleets (" The Fourth Fleet where the "Parliament" is located) has research value. But the "return" experience recorded by Green Star is a unique event, which conflicts with various self-rescue plans at the end of the empire. Even the person who released the Ark (Zadom) found it incredible, and we still couldn’t see any significance in this return - so the attention of the whole incident suddenly skyrocketed.
The various irrationalities presented in this "return record" can only increase our desire to explore.
Of course, I also thought about whether this matter might be related to the Abyss Xiling. After all, most of the self-rescue actions in the old empire era had the shadow of that guy, and with her ubiquitous power, she must have been the same in Green Star. I have paid attention to it, but I had a conversation with her just now. This possibility has been ruled out: Abyss Xiling was also surprised by Green Star's return.
If it's not a "conspiracy", then this matter really seems to have nothing to do with her, and I don't see what benefits Abyss Xiling can get from Green Star's return.
After handing the matter over to Lilina, I took a breath, and then lowered my head to look for Dingdang: Even the Pope under me has made such a big discovery, why hasn't the majestic goddess made any move yet?
As soon as I lowered my head, I was immediately stunned: Dingdang was curled up comfortably in the small groove formed by two vines, as if curled up in the quilt. The mother tree even grew a small leaf next to it to cover the little thing!
"Actually, it's normal," Lilina calmly explained for her god. "The mother tree's thinking process is dreaming. I felt drowsy even after synchronizing it. Of course the goddess is pure and she fell asleep..."
I have nothing to say. He could only bend down and take out the small thing from the "tree hole", but Dingdang didn't even wake up. It even arched into my palm comfortably, trying to get a better position!
Although the matter of the tree elves is curious, it can still be regarded as an interlude in the face of "Building Bridges". The whole incident was given to Lilina to handle, and even Sandora only asked twice and stopped paying attention. . Time passed, and soon more than half a month passed. Many projects jointly carried out by the four parties were finally on the right track one by one. Some of the relatively mature technologies were quickly verified and manufactured, and the fastest progress was naturally made. It is deep diving equipment.
If you want to build a bridge, the first step is to contact the other side synchronously, so as to ensure that the starting end can be activated at the same time when opening the long bridge. In addition, you can also communicate with the other side about various details of the bridge before activating the starting end (after all) The bridge-building information we know so far is all scattered here and there, and there may be something missing or simply gone astray). If we want to establish such a stable connection, we have two ways: either directly Develop a deep-diving ship that can pass through the entire "isolation zone" and reach the other shore. It can communicate or establish channels through repeated voyages, or set up a relay station at the critical layer in the center of the isolation zone.
No matter which way you go, a deep-diving boat is a must.
At the deep-diving port, the "United I" deep-diving vessel is undergoing final preparations and inspections. It is now two hours before the countdown to dive.
This is the modified deep diving port control platform and the first command center.
The command center, which is as wide as an indoor square, is brightly lit. The control terminals on the mysterious side and the technological side are scattered in a matrix in the entire hall (because the main system of the spacecraft is still a Xiling product, the imperial version of the control terminal can also be controlled after translation. Protoss equipment, so the control system of the deep dive port does not use Protoss stuff), most of the senior technicians and assistant technicians wearing researcher white robes are already ready in their respective seats, and there are Xiling Angels and some Protoss in mid-air. Personnel were shuttled around, conducting miscellaneous inspections before diving.
The large holographic projection in the center of the command hall has been lit. What is shown above is a new deep-submersible ship that is hovering over the Gate of the Abyss, fixed by two engineering carriers, and undergoing final preparations.
Except for a few little dolls who were completely unhelpful and stayed at home. Everyone gathered here, including the members of the First Family, the five-person group of protoss, Abyss Xiling and her group of experts, and of course the expert teams of the two major protoss and Tavel's core team ——Except for some people, the people gathered here should be a group of "people" with the best brains in the void.
"The energy core is pressurized normally. The response speed of the control system is lower than the specified value. There is a mode problem. It is being adjusted."
"The shield group is normal, and the performance under simulated overload conditions seems to be better than expected - important data, record it."
"This is the communication array. The discrete and reassembled array is in good condition. The stuff from the abyss is quite useful."
These reports that were not in compliance with the regulations came from the brand new deep submersible ship. The ancestors were adjusting the system of the new ship on the ship while reporting their feelings about the new ship: It seems to be in good condition so far.
And my eyes were looking at the holographic projection on the other side. Look at the panoramic view of the entire deep dive port.
I didn't expect it to develop so quickly - under the amazing work efficiency of Xiling Apostle and the urgent pressure of the catastrophe, the scale of this joint experimental base expanded to five times its original size in half a month!
As the main body of the deep dive port, various technology and magic energy facilities of the empire spread along the perimeter of the Abyss Gate, forming a large sphere-like building community. Within this framework, the facilities of Huron, Star Territory, and Abyss passed through a period of time. The adjustment is no longer as clear-cut as it was at the beginning. Instead, the locations were changed according to needs, and each functional area merged with each other, moved closer to each other, and connected to form a closer cluster of facilities.
Next to the magnificent temple is the mighty and domineering Imperial Factory, and the phantom energy tower surging with blue light is next to the lavender crystal castle. The abyss laboratory covered with black and red patterns is closely adjacent to the magic energy palace filled with mysterious glow. The fast corridor made of alloy, the crystal teleportation array, and the rainbow bridge paved with astrology stone separate these buildings or reality. Or connect them virtually. These pavilions, terraces and corridors, which look completely different but are full of eerie beauty when combined, are integrated into a magnificent base. The aircraft, gods, or apostles shining with various lights quickly shuttled through space, like fireflies flowing in the darkness.
And among all these magnificent and mysterious things, the two-dimensional circular gate is quietly dormant. It is surrounded by unprecedented "luxury" suppression facilities, including not only the suppression tower of the empire, but also the golden nodes of the star field. There is also Huron's crystal boulder platform. These restraint devices completely suppress the Gate of the Abyss, preventing it from exerting its weird geometric properties in the three-dimensional space, allowing the deep-diving ship to dive at the safest "angle." Looking at that gate, I seemed to be able to feel the crazily surging resistance behind it - but that was meaningless.
Nothing can escape this almost "luxury" suppression system, not even the abyss gate that destroyed the old empire.
This is a system forcibly created by the four top forces in the void with the "Real? Rich? Throw of the Universe"! Starfield and Huron both dumped their technical books at the bottom of the box here.
"If this gate gets out of control, I will eat twenty pounds of dog food in front of everyone." Sister Sheila's loud words still echo in my ears - I am quite looking forward to it...ahem.
The deep submersible ship is a short-lived experimental equipment. The deep submersible ship we have been using before has died a few days ago after many dives. Strictly speaking, it can barely cope with a few regular voyages, but the cooperation of the four parties The new model of the "United I" deep-submersible ship has been assembled and tested, and the previous model has naturally been eliminated in advance. The craft has been dismantled and studied, and the remaining components are placed in a museum and become a monument like other early deep-diving equipment.
Due to the adoption of a large number of new technologies, even revolutionary technologies that have a major impact on the structure, the appearance of the "United I" is quite different from the old model, and as the technology for manufacturing deep submersible ships gradually matures, it also appears more A bit more "pretty", this new ship is composed of three wedge-shaped hulls. The silver-gray triple wedge-shaped hulls are arranged in parallel along the central axis, like some kind of triple-mounted artillery. At the end of the hull is an enlarged structure that is fused together. , which is the location of the power core, various laboratories, on-board ecological factories and other key equipment and facilities. The new spacecraft has such an elegant and simple appearance that even Bingtis, who has always been criticized for the "grotesque and crude shape" of deep-diving vessels, was impressed. Of course, more careful people can still find something. The core idea of the new spaceship's shape is three coffins rotating...
Special equipment from the Protoss are installed inside the spacecraft, and the outer shell of the deep-diving ship was designed by Tavel...
"Because it uses a T2-level shield and a new power source. The new ship is larger than the original model, and has a more stable space expansion device inside. It can accommodate more equipment and laboratories, and is unusually spacious. It has a working and living space, and it is no problem to dive for a long time." A quality projection of Tavel stood beside us to act as a commentator. She had pride on her face, and beside her were the stars of the Star Field, Huron, and the Abyss. Other experts. "The 'Power of Truth' used by the Huron Protoss is a very wonderful energy. Although its energy level is the same as psionic energy, it is obviously more stable and sustainable. It is not suitable for offense, but it is perfect as a power source. However, thanks to the new energy core, my subordinates can safely allow the deep-submersible ship’s shield to reach its maximum capacity. There is even more room for overload.”
"The power of truth is the brainchild of the God King," a thin man with short platinum hair said softly next to him. This was a technical expert from the Huron Protoss. "Some believers have studied this 'god power' after They are also called 'first force' or 'first factor'. Its nature is similar to the direct driving force that directly causes things to 'change', whether it is getting colder or hotter. Whether it is accelerating or decelerating, as long as it is Things can be driven by the power of truth when they change from one situation to another. Therefore, in a non-static system, the power of truth has high stability and can adapt to any extraction process. But frankly speaking. You guys The 'source energy mine' is even more fascinating. I have never thought of such a thing. It is inclusive and can convert all 'impetus for change' freely without loss..."
I pretended to understand and listened while nodding and smiling. I thought to myself, no matter what race the experts and scholars were, they all looked the same when talking about these sophisticated issues. Wasn’t the bombardment of knowledge that Guang Tavel brought to me not enough...
The Hurons looked the same in appearance as everyone present. This was because their creator, King Sheila of the Hurons, also had a human form, or conversely, it was precisely because of the void creatures' determination of their own image that they Let most intelligent creatures in the void have humanoid or close-to-human appearances. It is precisely because of this that the mixed personnel in the joint base are often very confusing. If they happen to be wearing casual clothes and do not show power fluctuations, you will not know who is the star field god and who is using superficial perception methods. Huron God who is the Apostle of Xiling. The only people in the joint base who can be seen at a glance are probably the fallen apostles - the influence of the power of the abyss on the world of order is so obvious that abnormal optical and gravitational phenomena can be seen around them at any time. During these days of contact, I found that even the fallen apostles were trying their best to control the conflict between the abyss power in their bodies and the world of order. This gave me a deeper understanding of the ethnic group represented by the four words "fallen apostles". , it is no longer a simple and blind camp hostility, but for the first time starting from the facts, starting from a higher perspective (perhaps the perspective that the void itself should have), looking at these things that no longer belong to the world of order, but are A group that cannot coexist with the Abyss - I think I better understand the Abyss Xiling's sense of urgency for the "great cause".
"Anseth, there are still thirty minutes to dive. How do you feel now?"
Shaking my head to get rid of the thoughts that had nothing to do with the experiment, I looked up at the communicator. On it were the ancestors who were busy in the control center of the deep submersible ship, making final adjustments to all the equipment. Because this is the first trial of a deep-submersible ship jointly manufactured by all parties, the ship itself is of great significance, so the ancestors also attach great importance to this test. Ansers specially changed into a new uniform, white His hair was meticulous and even his beard was trimmed carefully, like an old knight who was about to go to the battlefield but paid special attention to his appearance.
"It's great," Ansers said with a vibrant smile on his face. Although he was old, he looked as energetic as a young man. "The new ship has been improved in many aspects, especially the power core and its stability. The smoothness during adjustment is much better than before, and now I want to see if its astrology component can also perform exceptionally well in the abyss environment."
It seems that the ancestors are extremely satisfied with the new spaceship. It's no wonder that Anseth's original identity is the captain of the Ark. He has spent most of his life on the spaceship. For him, sailing on a ship is the real life. : This is an old man who has already formed an indissoluble bond with the spaceship.
Even if his sailing range is now an abyss, it will not affect the old captain's enthusiasm for sailing.
"The planned goal this time is to contact the discontinuous zone and maintain a 24-hour 'hover' at an extremely close upper level." I lowered my head and looked at the plan. "There are many aspects of the new spacecraft that have not yet been verified, so don't worry. Don't rush through the discontinuity zone if you are too careless, that is the content of the next deep dive."
"Don't worry, I won't rush in," Anseth smiled cheerfully. "We old guys are much calmer than you think."
"Don't include me when you say 'old guy'." A young female voice immediately came from the communicator.
I smiled and listened to the chat and laughter of my ancestors. Their good condition is also an important guarantee for the success of the deep diving experiment. Then I turned my head and looked to my side. Lin Xue was squinting her eyes and pretending to sleep, but of course she was not really sleeping. Sensing my gaze, the eldest lady slowly opened her eyes, but there was a shadow across her eyes:
"A little uneasy." (To be continued...)