After a long and arduous journey, the weathered Blue Ship finally returned to its loyal territory.

The wind howled all around, and a white gust swept across the deck, leaving a trail of snow-white dust.

The temperature dropped, to a level far colder than before.

The cold was so intense it made your bones itch, and an unbearable chill seeped in.

This foreshadows that the weather here will soon drop to an extreme cold and desolation, where even normal breathing may be difficult to guarantee.

He Feng stood ramrod straight on the observation platform.

The umbrella-shaped canopy could not stop the fierce wind and snow, and violent cold winds would occasionally lash against him.

Snowflakes clung to the crevices of his faded clothes, his face was wrapped in a thick windproof cloth, and his eyes were protected by goggles, through which he could vaguely see the approaching glacier in the distance.

"Three more days, and the ice over the entire sea area will be completely frozen solid," He Feng thought to himself.

Currently, Azure has unlocked most of the technology and has a considerable amount of Tier 1 resources, blueprints, and equipment, as well as a few Tier 2 blueprints.

Overall, this is indeed a gratifying situation.

However, it is also a headache.

Resources, matching technology, and rivals still chasing after them—it's enough to make anyone worry.

Perhaps the only thing that could offer some solace to his fragile heart was his previous research into the inner workings of machine tools.

So he took out the glass sphere he had taken out from inside, skillfully swiped it across, and the silent surface reflected an unusual brilliance.

Just like using a mobile phone, swipe left or right, press on a cursor, and you will enter the information input page.

It can be used to look up information, play games, and perhaps even play videos if possible.

In short, it adds another terminal that can directly affect the fortress, which reduces the complicated procedures required for issuing commands and allows for more precise control over the fortress.

I had asked the people from the Qianjiao before, and they said that their fortress was probably the only one that could extract the crystal ball from the crimson tumor.

There are many doubts, but we can only take it one step at a time.

In any case, the problem of the fortress itself being corrupted has been initially resolved.

After much thought, there are actually other aspects that need attention.

He can still use the fortress machine tool's built-in system to produce various products. Another thing to be careful about is not letting this thing learn too quickly.

Its learning process is gradual and subtle. Once you input a large number of various drawings, who knows what kind of weird thing will emerge?

Otherwise, if he were to awaken suddenly in the future, the pressure he would exert would be enough to capsize the entire ship.

We can achieve progress that is gradual, slow, and of high quality.

While handmade products may not be as refined as those made by machine tools, they are more stable, and with further training, technical skills can be improved.

The fortress then entered the recess of the "C" shaped mountain range, which immediately stopped the wind and brought with it a gradually rising warmth.

The hot steam entered my nasal cavity, making it a little easier to breathe.

The hot springs in Heilong Bay ensure that the area is not affected by cold waves early on.

But once the temperature drops drastically, this place will eventually be swallowed up by the extreme cold wind, so staying here is not a very effective plan.

We still need to make other plans.

Looking up the mountainside, He Feng did not find the stranded, nameless fortress. The original location was still covered with a thin layer of snow, but it had vanished without a trace.

All that remained were the tattered remains of the keel, piled up like scrap metal on an open space in the basin.

Upon closer inspection, the disassembly was quite perfect, with all the parts, large and small, categorized.

It's clear that they put a lot of effort into it.

Before long, the fortress had reached the shore, the anchor was thrown into the sea, and the iron chain moved so fast that it could almost leave a blur before suddenly tightening, positioning the fortress.

The remaining inmates stood joyfully at the nearest dock, celebrating the safe return of the Azure.

"My lord! You've finally returned."

A man squeezed through the dense crowd, rubbing his hands and smiling to welcome He Feng and the others back.

"Well done. It seems you've completed the task I assigned you well. I'll take that into consideration."

He Feng casually took off his thick cotton coat, and Zhou Haiping eagerly took it from him, his eyes gleaming as if he were plotting something.

"My lord, you're finally back! We've been so worried about you." He cleared his throat and winked at his followers.

Several people who looked like they knew how to flatter carried over a bucket of white crystals and placed it steadily in front of He Feng.

"This is?"

"My lord, just watch."

Zhou Haiping carefully took out a pair of tweezers from his waistband, picked out a small crystal, wrapped it in an oiled coarse cloth, and placed the cloth on a piece of ice.

He then held the match in his mouth and pulled hard on his elbow, instantly igniting a flame that flickered and danced.

"My lord, please step aside. I'm afraid I might accidentally hurt you."

He Feng pondered for a moment, then took a few steps back and waved his hand, leaving a safe space for the many onlookers who had gathered to watch the spectacle.

Like a child lighting a firecracker, Zhou Haiping quickly released his hand the instant the flame touched it.

They avoided it as much as possible, keeping their distance.

The oil-stained cloth burned slowly, releasing grayish-black smoke, showing no particular characteristics.

But just as He Feng was about to launch an attack, a fierce burst of azure flames suddenly erupted, quickly taking over his field of vision.

The ice surface covered by flames melted rapidly, churning like boiling water, making one feel a lingering, scorching heat against their face.

To cover up his trembling legs from escaping death, Zhou Haiping still wore a polite smile as he explained to He Feng.

"My lord, this was found in a newly discovered cave of ghostly bats in the bay."

"A ghostly flame bat?" He Feng's interest was immediately piqued.

He had found this thing in the database; it was a first-order organism that preferred to eat high-phosphorus foods.

Due to their unique biological rhythms and ability to fish underwater, many of them gather in the cavities and caves under the ice.

They are indeed rare and unusual creatures.

"Our people not only discovered a large number of ghostly bats inhabiting the place, but also unexpectedly found that their droppings have an extremely high calorific value."

Zhou Haiping said smugly, "It was my insistence on going down to explore that prevented us from missing out on this rewarding experience."

He Feng shook his head and smiled.

This guy is just showing off his achievements again, but such accomplishments are indeed worth encouraging.

He nodded, his eyes filled with approval.

This basket in front of you is probably filled with bat droppings.

Animal excrement has many uses, especially that of seabirds and bats, which is rich in potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus and other components.

These raw materials are simply collected in a series of production activities such as agriculture and chemicals.

Moreover, such explosive force might even enhance the capabilities of the weapon system.

The fortress needs more powerful weapons, and if all the medicine rooms inside were replaced, the added power would certainly not be underestimated.

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