Ling Cage: Enhanced Nanosteel Suit at the Start

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A deep and resonant energy hum seemed to come from the depths of the earth, and the ground beneath our feet trembled slightly yet remarkably steadily.

[Base upgrade complete. Significant changes have occurred to its external appearance and defense systems. Host, please be aware of your safety.]

Loongson's prompt tone provides timely reminders.

Chen Yuan's spirits lifted, and he immediately transformed into a silver streak of light, rushing out of the tent and arriving at the camouflage layer of the upgraded base entrance.

The base, which was originally only a hundred meters in diameter, has now expanded to five thousand meters in diameter. The main structure of the base is no longer a simple underground bunker, but has taken on the form of a multi-layered composite fortress.

The core area is an even more magnificent command center, resembling the head of a steel behemoth, with several wide alloy passages extending outwards, connecting different functional areas.

The entrance to the camouflage layer is protected by a triple electromagnetic shield. The first layer (outermost layer) is about 100 meters above the ground and has a light blue, semi-transparent honeycomb mesh structure. It is made up of countless hexagonal energy units, and fine electric arcs jump and flow on its surface from time to time.

This is a wide-area detection and energy deflection layer that can provide early warning and deflect long-range energy attacks (such as Earthroar's acid cannon) and high-speed physical projectiles.

The second layer (middle layer) is about fifty meters above the ground. It is darker in color, with a deep blue energy that is more solid and heavy, like a flowing curtain of water.

This is a high-intensity energy absorption and neutralization layer, specifically designed to withstand continuous, high-power energy impacts, effectively consuming and dispersing attack energy.

The third layer (inner/near-ground defense layer) is located about twenty meters above the core building complex of the base, emitting a soft white light and having a denser form.

This is an absolute physical barrier and a high-frequency pulse layer. It can not only block physical intrusion (even if flying Devouring Beasts appear), but the high-frequency pulse contained on its surface can also instantly overload objects that forcibly break through, with amazing power.

The three barriers are not completely independent; energy flows cyclically between them, forming a perpetual defense system that together constitutes an indestructible absolute defense.

Any object attempting to cross without permission will be obliterated by these triple barriers.

Even the triple-protected electric grid couldn't stop the invading Devouring Beasts. There were also twelve automatic energy guns and five thermal cannons 50 meters below the steel inner wall.

The automatic energy gun has a slender barrel and a 360-degree rotating base, and boasts extremely fast aiming and firing rate.

Directly controlled by Loongson, it can accurately kill single or small clusters of targets that are approaching (such as spiky eels, spiny worms, small snake dogs, etc.). It fires a highly condensed plasma beam with strong penetrating power and relatively low energy consumption.

The thermal cannon has a robust design, and its muzzle emits a dark red, high-temperature radiation.

Once activated, the muzzle will rapidly charge, emitting a deep roar and spewing out an incredibly thick, orange-red, high-temperature plasma jet.

This is a true clearing weapon, with a long range, wide coverage, and extremely high temperature, enough to instantly vaporize large groups of snake dogs, or roar at the ground, or even cause devastating burning damage to larger targets.

The crossfire of the five artillery emplacements was enough to block off all major locations of the base, and with the Iron Guards taking the initiative, the security level increased by more than 10 times.

With the expansion of the internal space, the main structure of the base extends deep underground, forming a spacious six-story building with complete functions and facilities.

The first level (entrance/defense level) connects to the ground passage and is equipped with heavy armored doors, a disinfection and isolation area, a temporary war preparation warehouse, and a garrison point for defensive troops (which may be deployed in the future).

The second and third floors are the residential living areas, with neatly planned living units that adopt a modular design and can be combined into suites of different sizes according to needs.

It is equipped with independent air circulation, temperature and humidity control, basic lighting, and network interface.

The public areas include a restaurant (with food processing machines), an entertainment room, a small medical station, and public bathrooms, aiming to provide a relatively comfortable living environment that can accommodate thousands of people.

The fourth layer (production/storage layer) includes an automated soilless cultivation farm (using artificial light to efficiently produce crops), a water circulation and purification treatment center, a small materials refinery, and a large intelligent three-dimensional warehouse for storing food, energy, weapons, spare parts, and other supplies.

The fifth layer (energy/power layer) is the heart of the base.

A large-scale geothermal/nuclear hybrid energy core (powered by an upgraded system) delivers abundant energy to various parts of the base through thick pipes.

This is the cornerstone of the base's operation, located approximately 80 meters underground.

The sixth floor is the core command and research and development area. The central command room has a huge holographic sand table covering the entire base and surrounding area and connects all defense systems and the Dragon Core mainframe control.

It also has an independent laboratory equipped with advanced scientific research equipment, which provides Chen Yuan with the possibility of studying the ecology of mana, upgrading his battle suit, and even reverse engineering future technologies.

The floors are connected by high-speed elevators and emergency exits, and the internal passages are spacious and bright.

If it weren't for the system and the super-intelligent optical brain Dragon Core, Chen Yuan really wouldn't have been able to understand the technological equipment in this survival base.

"Tsk, this place... it's big, it's safe, but... it feels like something's missing?"

Chen Yuan paced back and forth in the base's spacious new main control room, large enough for a horse to gallop across, and stroked his chin as he spoke.

He glanced at Iron Guards No. 1 and No. 2, who were standing by in the corner.

"Just having lumps of iron won't do. AI robots are still machines, and that's too monotonous."

Suddenly, Chen Yuan had a flash of inspiration and clapped his hands together.

"Oh, I should get a dog, that would make my life more fulfilling."

Of course, the wasteland doesn't have golden retrievers or huskies, only...

"Iron Guard No. 1, Iron Guard No. 2, bring me back a snake dog."

Chen Yuan issued the order directly.

[Command confirmed.] The goggles of the two mech warriors instantly lit up with blue light.

"Mission changed. Objective: Capture a live snake-dog. Requirements: Relatively intact, with controllable aggression. Execute!"

Watching the two loyal steel ailerons turn around, activate their thrusters, and glide out of the base's alloy tunnel, Chen Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

Snake dogs are still dogs, right? They're unique pets in the wasteland world, how cool are they!

Chen Yuan didn't sit idle either; he immediately started searching in the system store.

High-strength, acid-resistant, and corrosion-resistant alloy cage (small size)

[Price: 1000 Survival Points]

Employing special alloys and energy field technology, it can effectively isolate strong acids, corrosive liquids, and high-pressure impacts, and has a built-in life support system and restraint device.

"That's it."

Chen Yuan exchanged the item without hesitation, and a silver metal cage, roughly three meters square, appeared in the newly opened special item storage area of ​​the base.

The cage walls were thick, with energy circuits faintly visible flowing within. There were ventilation and basic life support interfaces in the corners. Most importantly, the interior was equipped with several energy binding chains that shimmered with a ghostly blue light.

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Not long after, a commotion was heard at the entrance of the base.

Iron Guard 1 and 2 are back.

On the mechanical arm of Iron Guard 2, a mature snake-dog was being held like a chick, struggling and emitting threatening howls.

This snake-dog is nearly two meters long. Its grayish-brown bony armor gleams coldly under the base's lights, and its scarlet eyes are filled with ferocity and fear.

It was completely suppressed by the Iron Guard's powerful strength, its sharp claws futilely scraping "sand" off the Iron Guard's nano-alloy.

"Wow, not bad! You look full of energy..."

Chen Yuan's eyes lit up. "Quick, quick, throw it in!"

Iron Guard 2 precisely threw the snake dog into the open cage.

The cage door slammed shut and locked, and the energy restraint chains inside shot out like living things.

Click, click, click!

The cold alloy locks instantly locked the snake-dog's limbs, and a thicker chain, like a python, wrapped around its neck, pressing its head firmly to the cold bottom of the cage.

The last specially made alloy band with an energy suppression device tightly bound its upper and lower jaws like a mask, jamming and sealing its sharp fangs, leaving it only able to emit muffled groans.

At this moment, the snake-dog resembled a trapped beast with its teeth pulled and claws bound. Despite its fierce appearance, it could not even open its mouth and could only twist its body, its scarlet eyes fixed on Chen Yuan outside the cage.

Chen Yuan walked to the cage and, through the sturdy, transparent observation window (also corrosion-resistant), looked with great interest at his adorable "new pet."

"Tsk tsk tsk, little puppy, don't be so fierce."

He knocked on the observation window, his tone teasing, "From now on, this will be your new home. Food and lodging provided, safe and secure. It's much better than living a life of hardship and uncertainty outside, isn't it?"

The snake-dog emitted a louder growling sound from its throat, its body struggling more violently, the chains stretched taut, making a teeth-grinding grinding sound.

"Hmm? What do you want to do?"

Chen Yuan tilted his head, feigning ignorance, and said, "Little puppy, do you want to have a chat with me? To express your joy about your new home?"

He leaned closer to the observation window, staring into the snake-dog's almost fire-spitting scarlet eyes, and asked like a madman, "What do you want to do? Speak up! Why aren't you talking? Are you born mute?"

Snake-dog's inner monologue: I *￥#@&%, you've sealed my mouth shut, how can I say a word? Let me out and I'll bite you to death.

"I'm asking you, why won't you answer?"

Chen Yuan's smile vanished, replaced by a gradually twisting, almost perverse anger. "Are you deaf? I'm talking to you!"

His voice suddenly rose, and Chen Yuan's face showed a neurotic questioning tone:

Answer me! Look into my eyes!

Snake Dog: "..."

Clearly, Chen Yuan was not satisfied with this "silent resistance".

He flung open the cage door and rushed in like a madman.

"Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!"

The palm covered in nano-alloy slapped the snake-dog's cheek without mercy, the crisp, loud sound echoing in the quiet base.

The force was so great that the snake-dog's head was violently shaken from side to side, and the chains rattled loudly.

Fortunately, he held back. Although the hard bone armor did not break, the humiliating blow and the shock caused intense pain, instantly filling its scarlet eyes with bloodshot veins. Humiliation and rage almost overwhelmed its reason.

(Aaaaaah... I'll bite you to death!)

Chen Yuan retaliated with a palm strike, continuing to speak like a madman: "Why didn't you dodge? Was it because you weren't afraid?"

"woo woo woo woo!"

The snake-dog let out an angry howl, its body twisting wildly, the chains digging deep into its flesh but unable to break free from the cage of this special alloy and energy.

"Are you looking down on me? I'm talking to you, answer me, am I even human??"

Chen Yuan's voice was almost a roar as he slapped him again, like a deranged madman. "I planned to provide you with food and lodging, and give you a home, and this is how you treat me? You won't even say a word. What more do you want from me? What more do you want?"

"As if I don't exist?"

"You're treating me like I'm invisible?"

"You look down on me, don't you?"

Am I even human?

If the snake-dog could speak, it would be utterly devastated right now: I may not be human, but you really are a dog!

In its scarlet eyes, besides rage and hatred, there was now a sense of despair and bewilderment towards the madman before it, completely unable to comprehend the madman's behavior.