Ling Cage: Enhanced Nanosteel Suit at the Start

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"Earth's core energy? Quantum entanglement extraction?"

Another energy expert slumped into his chair, his eyes glazed over. "This...is this technology from the mythological era? How could such advanced technology exist?"

The command center erupted in uproar, with all the researchers caught in a frenzy of excitement and unbelievable awe.

The way they looked at Chen Yuan had completely changed. They were no longer looking at a powerful ally or warrior, but rather gazing up at a creator who had performed miracles.

Lin Zhenguo stared intently at the control panel.

On the screen, the values ​​representing the base's defense level were fluctuating wildly at an unprecedented rate: physical strength, energy barrier density, self-repair speed...

All indicators were breaking through their limits, eventually stabilizing at a level that was both reassuring and nerve-wracking.

According to system assessment, it can at least withstand attacks from a King-level Devouring Beast for more than 12 hours.

The whole process lasted about 45 minutes.

When everything calmed down, the base seemed to have changed little in appearance, but everyone could clearly feel that the base beneath their feet had been infused with life, and a profound, ever-flowing aura permeated the air.

The air purification system is more efficient, the lighting is stable and bright, and even the corridor walls have a restrained metallic sheen.

Chen Yuan's tone remained calm: "The setup is complete. As long as there isn't another attack from something like a Beast King, the Jiuchuan Base is basically as stable as Mount Tai."

Silence, deathly silence.

Then came gasps that nearly lifted the roof off and an uncontrollable excitement.

Chapter 191 Coastal Alliance's Lair

A group of researchers huddled around the data screen, eagerly recording every change, muttering "miracle" and "epochal breakthrough" as if they were having a fit of madness.

However, beneath that extreme fervor and awe, a complex emotion did indeed flash deep in the eyes of Professor Wang and several other top scientists.

It was a kind of greed, stemming from an ultimate thirst for knowledge, almost instinctive: "If we could analyze the technology he possessed... even just obtain a little data from his terminal... human civilization would instantly leap across a thousand years, dissect him for research... no, even if it was just collaborative research..."

The thought was like the devil's whisper, incredibly tempting.

But they immediately shuddered and forcibly suppressed this delusional thought.

They knew that the person before them was a benefactor, an ally, and even a "god" they could not comprehend or reach.

Any disrespectful thought could have devastating consequences; the opponent's strength is enough to destroy the Hisakawa base.

Lin Zhenguo took a deep breath, trying to calm his trembling hands.

He walked around the control panel and stood before Chen Yuan. This time, instead of shaking hands as equals, he bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle with utmost solemnity, even a hint of reverence.

"Mr. Chen Yuan... This kindness cannot be expressed in words. Jiuchuan Base, and indeed all humanity that may survive because of these defenses, will remember your benevolence. From this day forward, you are not only our ally, but also the guardian of Jiuchuan Base. All soldiers and civilians salute you!"

Chen Yuan accepted the greeting with composure. His deep gaze swept over everyone, naturally catching the complex thoughts that flashed across the eyes of those scientists.

He understood, but didn't care.

In the face of absolute power, any scheming is futile.

He demonstrated this technology both to solidify the alliance and to establish unshakeable authority.

With the Jiuchuan base saved, Chen Yuan and the others returned to their respective homes.

With over 10 million points, Chen Yuan originally wanted to upgrade his battle suit, but the system prompted that the conditions for upgrading the Loongson 1000 were insufficient, and he could not upgrade.

The Loongson 10 suit requires not only 1000 million survival points, but also the condition of being critically injured and on the verge of death to be upgraded.

Upon seeing these outrageous conditions, Chen Yuan decisively chose to refuse.

Are you kidding me? He's critically injured and on the verge of death; he might actually be dead.

……

Back at the lighthouse, Chen Yuan, who had been idle for a few days, couldn't sit still anymore; life was too mundane.

The lighthouse is managed by Jing Nan, and the nearby Devouring Beasts, Mark and others, will handle it. The Shadow Society, Sengge and the High Priest, are managing it very well, so Chen Yuan can relax.

However, there is one thing that must be done: since the last Shadow Vengeance, which only destroyed Mechanical City, don't forget there is also the Coastal Alliance.

Chen Yuan planned to go on this mission alone and did not want to find anyone else, because the journey to the bottom of the sea was very dangerous, and being too weak would only be a burden to him.

With the specific coordinates and the Loongson flight route planned, Chen Yuan only instructed that all matters concerning the lighthouse be handled by Jing Nan, and then he transformed into a streak of light and flew away.

Seeing this, Mark couldn't help but sigh: "Sigh, what an unreliable city lord."

Before Chen Yuan took control of the Lighthouse, Mark and the others thought he was a dictator, but it turned out he was a hands-off manager who openly said that professional matters should be left to professionals, and that he should just slack off and make up so many excuses.

The old East China Sea is 800 meters below sea level.

The deeper you go, the greater the pressure of the seawater becomes, enough to crush an ordinary submarine. But a shadowy figure dives into the sea and descends swiftly as if it were in its element.

Chen Yuan's Loongson 9 suit had a barely perceptible blue light flowing across its surface, perfectly offsetting the terrifying water pressure and blending into the surrounding environment.

"Loongson, activate full silent mode, scan the building structure ahead, and create a preliminary model," Chen Yuan's command formed in his mind.

"Command confirmed. Silence mode activated. Optical camouflage, bio-source shielding, and thermal signal disguise maximized. Wide-area sonar and quantum sensing scanning initiated... Scanning in progress..."

On the mask, data streams cascaded down like a waterfall, and in the distance, the massive shadow built against the ocean trench was the Coastal Alliance's lair.

As Chen Yuan drew closer, the outline of the Coastal Alliance's stronghold began to emerge.

It was not a steel city, but a huge, constantly wriggling biological nest that emitted a faint bioluminescence.

"Preliminary scan complete. Target is a super-large biological structure. Key areas identified: periphery has defensive mechanisms, including a bio-energy barrier and sonar sensing network; spiral-shaped living area; dense life signals detected; signals of a large biological ship; extremely concentrated energy reaction in the central core nest area; multiple camouflaged entrances detected; recommendation to select the No. 3 hydrothermal vent, whose bio-energy fluctuations periodically decay, presenting an infiltration window."

"Then, help me analyze the defenses of the third entrance and the infiltration route."

"Command confirmed. There is a standard patrol team at the entrance, consisting of six Awakened individuals whose life energy level is determined to be between Tier 1 and Tier 2. They are equipped with two Bone Armored Hunting Sharks, which are small sea beasts. The internal passage is made of biological tissue and contains a bioelectric sensing network. The optimal route has been calculated and will be synchronized to the visual interface."

A shimmering virtual path appeared in Chen Yuan's field of vision. He took a deep breath, and the streamlined six-winged mechanical wings behind him gently swayed, propelling Chen Yuan like a true deep-sea current, silently gliding towards the target.

……

The third entrance looks like a fissure in the seabed that is intermittently spewing hot springs.

But in reality, that "nozzle" is an extremely complex biological structure.

Six guards clad in dark green bio-armor hovered around, while two giant sharks, resembling underwater tanks, swam slowly, patrolling the area.

"Ugh, this place is so damp and cold, when can we get a shift change?"

A rough voice came through the bio-pulse communication. The speaker was a burly man, codenamed "Giant Claw," a second-tier awakened being whose right arm had mutated into a giant keratinous pincer.

"Giant Claw, you're such a busybody. Don't get distracted while you're on duty, keep your eyes open."

The squad leader who responded, [Mountain Snail], had reached the peak of level two strength. His ability was localized hardening of the skin, which made him appear exceptionally calm.

A small, first-tier awakened being named Night Ray looked around anxiously. His ability was to enhance his perception of water flow, allowing him to detect the most subtle movements.

"Captain, I think I sense an unusual flow of water... We might encounter some danger."

"Shut up. How many times have you made mistakes? If you're not sure, don't scare yourself."

In the shadows, Chen Yuan clung to the rock wall above the entrance like a gecko, almost becoming one with the rock.

"Loongson, simulates the energy eruption cycle of hot springs and calculates the transit time."

"Calculation complete. There are 17 seconds left until the next energy eruption, which will last for 3 seconds. The eruption will greatly interfere with the enemy's sensors. It is recommended to use this window to break through."

Chen Yuan held his breath and concentrated.

He moved when the hot spring suddenly spewed out scorching air and murky minerals.

With the mechanical wings operating at maximum power, its silhouette transformed into a blurry arrow, shooting straight at the center of the nozzle.

Just as Chen Yuan was about to disappear into the vent, the first-tier awakened one, Night Ray, suddenly turned his head, his senses catching the fleeting abnormal disturbance.

"Huh, there really seems to be something!" Night Ray exclaimed in surprise.

Upon hearing this, both [Giant Claw] and [Mountain Snail] instantly became alert.

Chapter 192 The Hunt Begins

The giant claws of the [Giant Claw] suddenly glowed with an eerie light, and the skin of the [Mountain Snail] was instantly covered with grayish-white cherry blossom skin. The two bone-armored hunting sharks also became restless.

As the hot spring eruption ended, the biological tissue at the entrance began to close rapidly, and Chen Yuan's figure had already disappeared.

【Mountain Snail】swam to the entrance and carefully sensed it; the bio-lock was intact.

"Night Ray, what have you sensed?"

Night Ray shook its head uncertainly: "I'm not sure either, it's too fast, like... an extremely fast undercurrent..."

[Giant Claw] chuckled: "Ha, coward, it's probably just the noise from the jets. Don't scare yourself."

[Snail] frowned, but indeed found no signs of intrusion. "It's uncertain again. You... sigh, continue patrolling and strengthen vigilance."

With a close call, Chen Yuan successfully infiltrated the area.

……

The reason Chen Yuan went to such great lengths to infiltrate was that he didn't want to be detected by the enemy from the start and have them activate their defenses, which would put him in a very passive position.

Upon entering, Chen Yuan found himself in a biological tube that was constantly and slightly wriggling. The tube walls emitted a soft fluorescence, as if they were breathing with life. He moved quickly, clinging to the shadows of the tube walls.

"Loongson, help me perform a full scan of the internal structure, create a complete map, and mark all energy nodes, defense facilities, and personnel distribution."

"Command confirmed, release micro-reconnaissance nanounits...receiving data...building model..."

In an instant, countless nanobots, smaller than dust particles, detached from the surface of the suit and silently spread out into the water.

The map on the visor became detailed and three-dimensional at an astonishing speed.

Spiral Living Area: Like a giant nautilus shell, it spirals upwards layer by layer. The higher the level, the stronger the life energy reaction, clearly indicating that it is the residence of senior members.

Silent Dock: Docked with grotesque biological submarines that resemble living behemoths, as well as many kinds of domesticated sea creatures.

Resonating Spire: Like a glowing coral reef, it constantly emits powerful bio-pulse signals, clearly serving as a communication and command center.

Beast Taming Enclosure: Confine and train more powerful sea creatures with chaotic and violent energy reactions.

The core nest area: located at the deepest point, the energy reaction is as dazzling as the sun, and several particularly powerful energy sources (the five councilors) surround it like blazing suns.

Defense mechanisms include a bioenergy barrier generator, a sonic trap, and biological organs that can release potent anesthetic toxins and scarlet erythrin.

"A complete structural diagram has been established, and database comparison has confirmed that this base matches the Coastal Alliance's headquarters with a 99.7% accuracy rate. Threat level: Extremely high. A decapitation strike is recommended, but the risk remains very high."

A cold glint flashed in Chen Yuan's eyes. After thinking for a moment, he said, "No rush. First, clip their wings. Start from the outside and let them slowly wait for the end in fear."