On the third floor of the energy warehouse, the operation of the reactor and the control panel produced a humming sound in the air, which was rather depressing at this moment.
After a long time, Ding Meng suddenly raised his head, with brightness beaming out of his eyes. "There is still a way out."
Nightmare was refreshed. "What is it?"
"First of all," Ding Meng said, "you have to give up the silver core stone."
Nightmare hesitated again. "Why do I have to give it up?"
"Then why do you have to get it?" Ding Meng asked.
Nightmare seemed to have made up his mind again before he opened his mouth. "Mr. Ting, as I told you before, I have a lot of difficulties."
Ding Meng hesitated. "Your difficulties are the silver core stone?"
The Nightmare explained, "This Silver Core Stone is not an ordinary Silver Core Stone. Although its quality is not high, it was decomposed from a Silver Core Stone of a higher quality. The Silver Core Stone originated from a Silver Core Stone that has been refined by the natural force and has the ability to transform the natural environment. That is how the beautiful environment of the Flying Star City was built.
Ding Meng sneered. "It seems that you have done your homework in advance and have been eyeing this thing for a long time, haven't you?"
Nightmare was somewhat helpless. "Mr. Ting, I don't want to take it for myself. I want to use it to save a lot of people, ordinary people."
Ding Meng was expressionless. "This is the first time I've heard that silver core stones can save people."
Nightmare sighed. "I know that it sounds very mysterious, but it is the truth. There's nothing I can do if Mr. Ting doesn't want to believe it."
Ding Meng stared at him for a while and suddenly said coldly, "I don't care if you want to save people or not. I want you to give up this unrealistic fantasy right now. If you continue to be stubborn, when the enemy's main force arrives, we will both end up the same way. Not to mention the silver core stone, we will have nothing. As for who you want to save, I will figure out a way with you after we leave this place. Right now, you need to control the central system for me."
Nightmare seemed to have thought of something, and a surprised expression appeared on his face. "I forgot about Mr. Ting's abilities. Since Mr. Ting is willing to help, I am willing to listen to Mr. Ting's orders."
"Contact the commander immediately and do as I say," Ding Meng said.
"No problem," Nightmare said.
"How long until Yan Feng arrives at the Zhifan Branch?" Ding Meng asked.
"Based on the signal received here, it will take at most five days," Nightmare said.
Ding Meng didn't say anything more. She silently turned off the wristband and sighed secretly. Five days, it's just a few short days. This is the last time left for me. Why is it that every time it's this kind of time to force me to death, the rhythm of forcing me to death?
While sighing, Ding Meng pulled himself together and said solemnly, "Little Rascal, Little Ai!"
This time, the two sisters replied in unison, "We are here!"
Ding Meng said, "What should I do now? Tell me!"
Little Rascal said, "Alright, the process is very complicated. Ding Meng, let's do it step by step. The key to success or failure this time is still up to you."
The first thing Ding Meng had to do was to go to the square control panel in the center of the room and bring up the energy system of Flying Star City.
For someone like Ding Meng who did not know much about science and technology, the control panel's dummy mode was quite suitable for him, because the control panel was presented with geometric icons.
Right now, in front of him was a 3D model of the entire space ring. He could clearly see that the ground of the space ring was red, the outer ring was brownish yellow, and the underground world was standard green.
Little Rascal explained, "The energy produced by the reactor is divided into three parts. The outer ring is the flight propulsion system, which is not to be underestimated. It is equivalent to a small space station moving in space, and it requires 500 + megabytes of energy to start up. Once the Flying Star City starts moving, it will consume 20 + megabytes of energy every day. If it accelerates, the consumption will be even greater …"
The model was being simulated. Once the flight propulsion system of the Flying Star City was activated, the entire outer ring of the space ring would spin forward like a windmill as if it had been ignited.
Little Rascal said, "The ground is red because it consumes the most energy. It consumes at least 200 + megabytes of energy every day."
Ding Meng nodded. He could totally understand this point. "The Flying Star City is so big that it will cost an astronomical amount to maintain the operation of so many facilities on the ground. Also, it has to mimic the natural environment and weather changes, so it is inevitable that it will consume a lot of energy."
Little Rascal said, "Therefore, only the underground command center consumes very little energy. It shows that the energy consumption per day is 12% of 1 + megabytes. We can start from there. Nightmare has shut down most of the facilities on the ninth floor of the command center, so the energy consumption has dropped to 3.3%."
According to the model, Ding Meng also walked around the room. With the reactor as the center, there were indeed three thick alloy pipes extending from the bottom of the reactor in three different directions. It seemed that the energy pipes were connected to the bottom of the building.
"What should I do next?" Ding Meng returned to the central control panel.
Little Rascal said, "Select the repair command and release the No. 1 repair tube and filter."
Ding Meng immediately clicked on the hologram. Soon, the bottom of the reactor made a "kacha kacha" sound, and a square alloy tube stretched out. At the front of the tube, there were two glass-like containers.
With a sizzle, the glass bubbles were quickly filled with a large amount of fiery red smoke.
Although it was called smoke, it was not. It looked like smoke, but more like a cluster of colors. It was very bright and dazzling.
"Is this the energy released?" Ding Meng crouched down and observed carefully.
Little Rascal said, "Dream on. This is the test sample."
Xiao Ai said, "ACT 5570. Silver core stones are solid, and they usually evaporate in a liquid state in the reactor. Then, with the help of the source core and the processing system, they are converted into a flow of energy. What you are seeing now is the flow of energy that has been diluted and decomposed into a gaseous state. Even this gaseous state has been separated and processed. After all, most silver core stones are man-made. Even if there is a single impure molecule inside, when the energy is released, it can cause a large-scale energy shortage or energy fluctuation. That is why the reactor is installed with a repair system. This glass sphere is a filter for the workers to manually inspect …"
Her explanation made Ding Meng dizzy. Little Rascal hurriedly said, "Okay, okay, let me explain it to him. Ding Meng, let me explain it to you. The red energy inside the glass sphere has been weakened by a hundred times. It has reached a level that the body of an Origin Ability user can withstand."
"I …" Ding Meng was so shocked that he was speechless. He didn't dare to imagine the enormous power of the silver core stones. "Then what if the gaseous energy was released directly?"
"Even if there were ten buildings like this, they would all be blown to smithereens in an instant," Xiao Ai replied coldly.
Ding Meng took a deep breath. "It seems that Nightmare and I were too naive. No one should even think about taking this thing away."
Xiao Ai said, "That's right. Without an interstellar fleet led by a mothership and all kinds of large engineering equipment, this thing can't be casually moved. It's like a super bomb that's been stored here."
Ding Meng said, "No wonder the starship exploded in space. The scene was so exaggerated."
Little Rascal said, "Ding Meng, Xiao Ai and I have already connected to the reactor's operating system. You should get ready to start as well."
Ding Meng immediately sat down cross-legged in front of the filter. "What about now?"
Little Rascal said, "Do you see the cut on the side of the filter?"
"I see it!"
Only when Ding Meng got closer did he notice that the filter wasn't made of glass, but rather liquid metal. Its surface was faintly rotating, and when he got closer, the filter automatically split open a small opening, spitting out a wisp of mist-like energy.
Little Rascal said, "Press your hand against the cut and concentrate on circulating your Origin Energy. Use the Diamond Star Fusion Art."
Ding Meng immediately understood Little Rascal and Little Rascal's intentions. Ordinary origin ability users weren't able to absorb technological energy, but he was different. He cultivated the Diamond Star Fusion Art and had a smelting space within his body that allowed him to convert energy.
Little Rascal's voice sounded like he was taking a deep breath. "Are you ready?
The danger level this time is many times higher than the time on the Dead Silent Star. Ding Meng, are you confident?
I'm very worried. "
Xiao Ai's robotic voice also contained a rare trace of concern. "ACT 5570, this is equivalent to a subsequent modification of your body. Under the current conditions, we can only carry out the most primitive operation. If you can't hold on any longer, please quickly give the order and we will stop releasing the energy. Everything will be done according to your will."
Ding Meng closed his eyes and nodded. "Don't worry, I know what to do. Let's begin."
Xiao Ai immediately said, "The system has been charged. The gene body has activated smelting operation mode. The guidance has begun. The current guidance rate is 300 units of Origin Energy of the same value per second."
The so-called units of Origin Energy of the same value were actually technological energy with the same Origin Energy Index.
At this moment, Ding Meng felt as if his palm had been injected with a syringe gun. A wave of raw and vigorous energy flowed into his palm like a trickle.
This feeling was completely different from absorbing Origin Energy. After the new Origin Energy flowed in, his whole body felt cool and comfortable. Furthermore, he could clearly feel that the Origin Energy was full of life and was jumping around happily.
However, technological energy was completely different. This energy was too mechanical, too rigid, and could be said to be lifeless. It was as if a steel plate had been forcibly implanted into his body.
Now, the six origin points had begun to operate. The diamond mirror image appeared and guided the technological energy into his heart. Next, the six origin points began to shrink toward the central core point with practiced ease. Soon, the core point flashed, and its color and brightness changed slightly compared to before. Just like that, the preliminary smelting was completed.
Little Rascal said, "It seems that Ding Meng has no problems. We can increase the guidance rate."
Xiao Ai did not waste any time. "The guidance rate has doubled. The current guidance rate is 600 units of Origin Energy of the same value per second."
Ding Meng felt that the energy flowing into his palm had increased significantly. He did not dare to be negligent and once again operated the origin points to receive this energy.