Chapter 103 - Power of Creation (2)
Chapter 103: Power of Creation (2)
Chapter 103 – Power of Creation (2)
Aboard the massive island-building ship’s deck, the ship’s artificial intelligence was still giving its introduction.
“The IAI Island-building Ship is equipped with 36 ultra-high pressure dredge pumps with a flow rate of 350,000 cubic meters per hour, a standard dredging capacity of 120,000 cubic meters per hour, a maximum discharge distance of 180 kilometers, and a maximum digging depth of 510 meters.
“While in use, the ship can operate normally even amidst scale 11 winds. It is equipped with state-of-the-art seabed excavation technology; carbon pile positioning technology; multi-channel hybrid and efficient dredging transmission technology; artificial intelligence multi-complex system optimization.”
As the AI was further introducing the ship’s parameters, the crystal ball released a holographic list containing even more detailed ship parameters.
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Ship length: 284 meters
Ship width: 91 meters
Maximum digging depth: 510 meters
Maximum power consumption: 841,000 kilowatts/hour
Reamer power consumption: 225,400 kilowatts/hour
Total carbon column weight: 7,100 tons
Maximum sandblasting distance: 22 kilometers
Total length of the dredging pipeline…
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[Heavens…]
[Say again?! This is an island-building ship?!]
[I freaking said it! This is a continent builder!]
[The total power consumption is over 800,000 kilowatts. Is this ship nuclear-powered?]
[Maximum sandblasting range of 22 kilometers…]
[Have you heard of an earthen technique that rains down sand from the sky?]
[I heard of it before. Sabaku Soso, right?]
[This is too awesome!]
[If these numbers are true, then the UP is definitely an alien.]
[I specialize in land reclamation. All these numbers are illogical.]
[Even a hundred aircraft carriers can’t match this island-building ship, right?]
Amidst the barrage of bullet comments, the ship’s AI continued its introduction. In the end, it took “Dimwit” 15 minutes to complete its introduction of the ship.
Taking a deep breath, Chen Yu calmed his heart and sorted out his mind. Afterward, he said, “I’m sure everyone has heard the detailed introduction already. The ship’s parameters are genuinely frightening. Even I, someone who has no knowledge of land reclamation, cannot help but be shocked to hear these numbers. I honestly cannot imagine that in just another century, mankind’s progress in science and technology would progress to a point where they can move the seas and make land.
“However, as the saying goes, action speaks louder than words. We can only truly experience the product’s performance by conducting a real test. Now, we will proceed to the next phase of the livestream—the product evaluation.”
Reaching out to touch the crystal ball, Chen Yu followed the previously mentioned instructions and said, “Open the navigation chart.”
“Yes, Captain. The navigation chart opened. Please select the coordinates and navigation method of your desire.”
Accompanied by the AI’s electronically synthesized voice, the oval crystal ball suddenly projected a hologram of Earth.
“Although I am currently present in the Yellow Sea, my location is relatively close to Korea, making things somewhat inconvenient. Let’s move closer toward our home country.”
After saying so, Chen Yu tapped on the part of the Yellow Sea that was closer to China.
“Please confirm the coordinates.”
“Confirm.”
“Please select the ship’s sailing mode: 1. Standard Sailing Mode; 2. Tension Sailing Mode.”
“Are there any differences?” Chen Yu asked.
“In Standard Sailing Mode, the ship uses a propeller to advance. The sailing speed of this mode is slower. In Tension Sailing Mode, the ship actively breaks the surface tension of the seawater at the stern, causing the seawater tension at the bow to drag the ship forward. The sailing speed of this mode is faster.”
“There’s such a manner of operation as well?” Chen Yu was stunned.
“Please select the ship’s sailing mode,” the AI repeated mechanically.
“Will it be dangerous to go too fast?”
“The ship’s hull is made of high-strength carbon fiber, and the surface is fused with a high-polymer nano-coating, so there is no need to worry about hitting reefs.”
“You’re not afraid of hitting reefs? So, you are an aircraft carrier, right?”
“Please select the ship’s sailing mode.”
Standing beside Chen Yu, Little Peach hesitated for a while before asking, “My King, it doesn’t have any excess thinking capabilities. Why are you trying to converse with it?”
“I’m ranting,” Chen Yu answered succinctly.
“…”
“I’ll stop with the nonsense. Today, I’ll let everyone experience just how fast the Tension Sailing Mode is.” After saying so, Chen Yu issued a command, “Select the Tension Sailing Mode and advance toward the selected coordinates.”
“Planning route. Tension Sailing Mode activation complete.”
In the next moment, Chen Yu could clearly sense the ship shaking.
The ship was turning around!
Brrr…
The deck trembled slightly.
A low-frequency humming noise entered the ears of the 300,000 viewers.
Half a minute later, the ship had finished changing directions. The stern then started vibrating violently, and waves of heat started rising, making it seem as if space was getting distorted.
In the next moment, the behemoth of a ship started moving, its speed gradually increasing. In less than a minute, Chen Yu could already feel strong winds blowing at him.
Three minutes later, the wind became even more intense!
At this time, Chen Yu instinctively felt that something was amiss. Without giving his audience any explanations, he pulled Little Peach with his left hand and grabbed the crystal ball with his right hand. He then dashed into the cabin situated on the right side of the deck.
Whoosh—
Whoosh, whoosh—
The waves at the ship’s stern grew bigger and stronger.
The ship’s continuous acceleration worried Chen Yu, and he squatted down on the floor decisively.
Whoosh—
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—
The wind outside the cabin screamed, and Chen Yu gradually felt a stifling feeling in his chest.
He was actually experiencing his body getting pushed back as a result of acceleration on a ship…
“How fast is this damn thing going at?!”
[I seriously suspect that there are a hundred hair dryers blowing outside.]
[Doesn’t this seem a little fake? It’s impossible to sail so fast at sea.]
[I heard that by utilizing the surface tension of space, it is possible to pull spaceships and have them move at the speed of light.]
[So, does that mean UP’s ship will move at light speed?]
[You’re a damned genius!]
[God logic.]
[It’s both quick and hard! Tsk, tsk.]
[Tsk, tsk.]
[Instant understanding.]
[The greatest value of this ship is still in combat! It’s basically a poor-man’s version of the Droplet!][1]
[Theoretically, if the ship is capable of smashing reefs, it should be able to smash continents as well.]
[Aside from violence, what else do you people have in your minds?]
[All that’s left is quick and hard.]
[Quick and hard.]
[Quick and hard +1…]
After the acceleration lasted another five minutes, the ship gradually eased into a steady speed.
Standing up, Chen Yu looked at the seemingly endless ocean outside the window. Sighing, he said, “The ship’s speed is very fast, but it is still insignificant in the vast ocean. Without anything to use as reference and with how stable the ship is, I even have the illusion that the ship is anchored in place.
“What would happen if this was outer space? Would the illusion of stillness be even more apparent?
“Even if technology continues reaching new peaks, compared with nature and the universe, we are still insignificant beings…”
…
Roughly half an hour later, the island-building ship started decelerating.
After another four minutes passed, the ship came to a complete halt. The AI’s mechanical voice came from the crystal ball, “Captain, we have reached our destination.”
“Let’s go.”
Pushing open the door and stepping back onto the deck, Chen Yu discovered that the wooden table placed that previously sat in the deck’s center had long since “flown” away. Now, he had no choice but to leave the crystal ball to Little Peach for safekeeping.
After adjusting the camera’s position, Chen Yu cleared his throat and said, “We’ve arrived at the territorial waters of our country. Building an island here shouldn’t result in any disputes. Let’s see. We currently have a total of 410,000 viewers in all three livestream rooms. Hehe. You guys are lucky. You’ll get to personally witness the construction process of a large island from scratch! After today, our nation will get to further expand our territory and territorial sea…”
After saying so, Chen Yu waved his hand and commanded, “Dimwit, start building the island!”
Boom… Rumble, rumble, rumble…
The hull was shaking!
The seawater was rolling!
As if they had gained a life of their own, the many large instruments found on both sides of the deck started “transforming” and unfolding…
