Mobile City Farming Guide

Chapter 280 "Water Cube" (4K)

The horizon began to entangle, and the clouds were stirred by some unseen force.

At first it was a faint hum, but it quickly turned into a deafening explosion.

Tomorrow Alliance bombers flew over the plant vehicles and dropped bombs.

As the incendiary bomb detached from its rack, the air seemed to ignite, and the bomb disintegrated in mid-air, transforming into a rain of fire that poured down from the sky. The plant vehicles emitted ear-piercing crackling sounds in the 3000-degree heat, and the tree trunks twisted and deformed like melting candles.

What followed was a symphony of death from the high-explosive bombs; the overpressure shockwave generated by the explosions upon impact leveled an area of ​​over a thousand meters. Countless plant-based vehicles were uprooted in the chain of explosions, and the shockwaves created concentric sand waves on the desert surface.

The moss-covered camouflage reconnaissance vehicles hiding behind the sand dunes were shaken out of existence, their camouflage armor burning in the violent tremors.

The arrival of cluster bombs was like the scythe of death, and the steel rain composed of fragments and steel balls instantly covered the entire area.

In fact, many plant vehicles had already noticed the approaching bomber formations of the Tomorrow Alliance, so they quickly burrowed underground to take refuge before the bombers dropped their bombs—yes, even with vehicle and tank forms, these plants still burrow underground.

But Li Ye had no intention of letting them go and spoke coldly.

"Use bunker buster bombs."

Rows of bunker buster bombs then fell.

They fell into the sea of ​​sand at a near-vertical angle. The moment the projectiles made contact with the desert, the boosters at the tail ignited with a roar, giving them terrifying kinetic energy to pierce through the earth.

When the first wave of sandstorms exploded 100 meters high, the warhead had already penetrated 30 meters deep underground.

The sand dunes presented a terrifying sight, with countless dunes suddenly collapsing into funnel-shaped vortexes of quicksand—a death knell for the collapse of underground cavities. In some places, enormous bubbles suddenly rose, followed by columns of sand mixed with plant debris.

When the bombing ended, the desert was covered with spiderweb-like cracks, and occasionally charred tree roots and limbs would twitch out from the cracks, only to be quickly swallowed up by the flowing sand.

Those aggressive plant-based land combat vehicles are now silently burning in the oxygen-deprived underground inferno.

"Is that all?" Li Ye asked, somewhat surprised.

He hadn't expected that a single bombing raid would wipe out all the plant vehicles.

Meanwhile, Skyhawk 01 has already eliminated the vast majority of the plant-type combat aircraft in the air.

"Although it's a level 4 monster civilization, their combat strength is quite average," Li Ye commented.

Fang Ying smiled slightly.

"So now you understand why it's not a super monster civilization, right?"

It has a fatal weakness: it is afraid of fire.

Their combat effectiveness is clearly weak when facing Level 4 human land, sea, and air forces, especially mobile suits.

Although plant civilizations possess bizarre forms and abilities, their strength is limited.

The battle ended in a resounding victory for the Tomorrow Alliance.

As usual, Li Ye sent people to retrieve the fallen items.

He didn't bother to look at the quantities of resources like iron ore, coal, and saltpeter, and instead looked directly at the collected level 4 blueprints.

This time he obtained 8 level 4 blueprints.

One Level 4 crop upgrade blueprint.

One Tier 4 Naval Battle Upgrade Blueprint.

Four Level 4 design drawings.

There is also a blueprint for a level 4 urban structure.

Li Ye seemed particularly delighted by this.

However, for Tomorrow at present, it is far too early to prepare for its promotion to Tier 5.

The Tier 4 crop upgrade blueprints will naturally be used for Yunmeng Cotton, thus increasing the efficiency of Tomorrow Alliance in obtaining Tier 4 cloth.

As for the naval vehicle upgrade blueprints, Li Ye used them to upgrade the mechanical squid.

Then, he slowly began to examine the five Level 4 design drawings.

The first Level 4 design drawing is for urban buildings.

【Item Name: Cubic Water Core Factory】

[Level: Level 4]

[Bonus effect: Allows water to be compressed into smaller cubes for storage]

[Crafting Requirements: 400 units of iron ore (Level 4)]

After seeing the contents clearly, Li Ye's pupils slowly widened.

"Will Tomorrow achieve water freedom?"

According to the design drawings, the cubic water nuclear plant can compress 1 cubic meter of natural water into a transparent cube of 0.00125 meters in size at a compression ratio of 1:80—but the actual weight will not change.

This would greatly increase the Tomorrow's water storage capacity, and it might even eliminate the need to upgrade the water tower.

In fact, once the population reached 100,000, water supply for residents became a major problem for residents of Liye and the city's neighborhood committee.

Therefore, the Tomorrow could only choose to land in a place with a water source.

Before exploring the Rock Abyss, Li Ye had specially stored a large amount of water.

Judging from the design drawings, this urban building, which can compress water into high-density energy, looks like a crystal fortress from the future.

The main body of the factory consists of twelve interconnected prismatic chambers, covered with a composite material with a liquid metallic sheen. Its silver-gray outer armor is covered with regular hexagonal heat dissipation holes, which refract sunlight into an iridescent polarized effect.

The most eye-catching feature is its "Water Cube" storage area, where hundreds of transparent cubic water containers with sides of six meters are suspended in a matrix in a specially designed force field. The water cubes, which are compressed in the factory, are then sealed inside the containers.

Surprised, Li Ye turned to the second set of design drawings.

【Item Name: "HVP-9" Air Cannon Type Rifle Grenade】

[Level: Level 4]

[Additional effects: 1. Creates a violent air blast upon explosion. 2. Range +70%]

[Crafting Requirements: 10 units of iron ore (Level 4)]

In an explosive manner, the HVP-9 air cannon grenade will create a transparent shock wave that is visible to the naked eye, and the air will even generate Mach ring-shaped ripples due to compression.

Although it is an air cannon, it still possesses high lethality.

When it hits an armored vehicle, the high-pressure air ring collapses upon contact, releasing super pressure. Although the vehicle's armor will not be penetrated, the shockwave will be transmitted to the inside of the vehicle like an invisible hammer, causing various instruments to vibrate and be damaged severely, electronic equipment to short-circuit due to violent vibration, and the crew members inside the vehicle to suffer from severe dizziness or even concussion.

For infantry exposed to the elements, the HVP-9 rifle grenade's lethality is further amplified.

When it detonates, the air within a five-meter radius is compressed into a transparent shock wave. Infantrymen will feel as if they have been swept away by the hand of a giant, and will be sent flying backward. At the same time, their internal organs will be severely damaged.

The explosion can also cause sensory deprivation; those hit will experience severe dizziness and feel completely out of control of their bodies.

After reviewing the design drawings, Li Ye nodded slightly.

These level 4 rifle grenades are indeed practical, and they can be issued to the troops in the future.

The third set of blueprints is for a novel vehicle.

【Item Name: "Sky Ladder Falcon" Atmospheric Shuttle】

[Level: Level 4]

【附带效果：1.垂直起降稳定性+35% 2.拥有涡轮/冲压/火箭三种模式 3.模式效率+50%】

[Crafting Requirements: 250 units of iron ore (Level 4), 50 units of flight vehicle parts (Level 4)]

"An atmospheric shuttle?" Li Ye frowned slightly.

He felt that this thing was not very practical.

"Does it need to be used in conjunction with a space station in space?" he wondered.

After thinking it over, he decided to keep it for now, thinking it might come in handy later.

The fourth set of blueprints depicts a land transport vehicle. However, it is not a vehicle, but rather a massive four-legged mechanical beast.

【Item Name: Bionic Quadrupedal Transport Machine Kodo Beast】

[Level: Level 4]

[Additional effects: 1. Wear rate -50% 2. Speed ​​+40%]

[Crafting Requirements: 175 units of iron ore (Level 4), 25 units of vehicle parts (Level 4)]

From its appearance, this mechanical kodo beast resembles a giant rhinoceros. Its body is hollow inside and can hold a large amount of cargo.

The fifth set of blueprints was for a melee weapon.

But it wasn't a knife, spear, or club; instead, it was a futuristic mechanical hammer.

【Item Name: "MK-V" Kinetic Warhammer】

[Level: Level 4]

[Additional effect: Kinetic energy +100%]

[Crafting Requirements: 50 units of iron ore (Level 4)]

Upon seeing the appearance of this kinetic warhammer, Li Ye immediately exclaimed in amazement.

"This thing is so cool!"

This weapon, symbolizing pure mechanical violence, is about 1.7 meters long and exudes the cold storage aesthetics of industrial civilization.

The hammerhead and handle are made of a single steel alloy frame. The hexagonal hammerhead has multiple short, blunt armor-piercing nails designed specifically to penetrate vehicle armor. The interface at the top of the hammerhead hides a miniature blasting device, and the hexagonal heat dissipation holes regularly spew out superheated steam, adding a sense of steam-powered life to this brutal weapon.

This weapon also features a dynamic balancing system, which makes it as precise and controllable as an extended arm during swinging and striking.

"I wonder if this weapon will be effective on a battlefield with thousands of troops," Li Ye thought to himself.

He then carefully put away the blueprints and led his troops back home.

After returning to the Tomorrow, Rino built the Water Cube nuclear plant, which stored a large amount of water.

The water comes from the ocean and needs to be purified and filtered before being put into the factory.

To Li Ye's surprise, the water cubes compressed in the factory were actually solid.

This means it is very easy to store.

After conducting experiments, he discovered that when the water cube is subjected to a certain amount of pressure, it will burst open and return to its liquid water form.

"This city architecture is so practical!" he exclaimed.

Not long after, Lin Wu came to him to report something.

Not only desert areas, but also hilly and mountainous areas have been invaded by giant fish.

This time, the giant fish learned their lesson. Instead of attacking the surface, they chose to burrow underground and dig.

Upon hearing this, Li Ye couldn't help but shake his head.

Although the giant fish have limited combat power, if they travel underground, the Tomorrow Alliance will have little way to deal with them.

"They're just like underground cockroaches. No, they're even more disgusting than cockroaches!"

Not only that, Lin Wu also brought up something else.

"Now that we've confirmed that the plant civilization is in the Inner Sea area, should we mobilize our troops to attack it?" he asked.

Li Ye immediately fell into deep thought.

Having experienced the battle in the desert region, he gained a certain understanding of the strength of plant civilization.

This level 4 monster civilization looks intimidating, but its combat strength is actually not strong.

The plan to attack the inland sea area was certainly feasible.

However, considering that the information will be updated in a few days, Li Ye decided to wait and see.

This period also allows the aircraft carrier fleet to get used to each other again.

The next few days were quite peaceful.

As soon as the latest intelligence was updated, Li Ye couldn't wait to read it.

1. The survival rate of the giant fish that invaded the inland sea is 0.1%. (Intelligence Value: Ordinary)

2. The Apocalypse Cult has deciphered the secret of the Finger of the Corpse Master through research. (Intelligence Value: Excellent)

3. The Apocalypse Cult has found crucial clues about the Wasteland god "Dagon." Considering the precedent set by the Rana Trench in the Terrani Ocean, the cult's leadership has decided to make thorough preparations. This world-class organization anticipates launching its operation within a month. (Intelligence Value: Rare)

4. The continental defenses of Sky Island are about to be lifted, at which time this continent, which has been closed for hundreds of years, will reopen to the world. To explore the mobile cities on this continent, your level and weaponry must be level 4 or higher. (Intelligence Value: Excellent)

5. The long-dormant Zerg civilization is stirring and will expand in the future. (Intelligence Value: Excellent)

[6. Refreshing. (Intelligence Value: Epic)]

[7. Refreshing. (Intelligence Value: Epic)]

8. Refreshing... (Intelligence Value: Legendary)

After reading the contents of the second piece of intelligence, Li Ye's expression changed slightly.

After so long, he had almost forgotten that the Apocalypse Cult possessed the finger of the Skeleton Lord.

"They cracked it so quickly?" he muttered to himself.

Upon closer reflection, this makes sense. As a world-class organization, the Apocalypse Cult certainly possesses a vast number of talented experts. Relying on their collective wisdom and efforts to unravel the secrets hidden within the Finger of the Corpse Lord is not a difficult task.

What worries Li Ye the most is how the Church of Apocalypse will use this finger of the wasteland god.

His previous concerns about this wasteland god cult resurfaced in his mind.

Of the remaining four pieces of information, the fourth one was the one that he was most concerned about.

Unexpectedly, this continent that moves through the air has been sealed off for hundreds of years, and it even has a continent-level defense.

"Reopened to the world?" he asked, surprised. "What's the situation with this continent?"

Suddenly, a strong sense of curiosity arose in his heart.

There is no doubt that Sky Island holds many secrets, and the Tomorrow Alliance has a duty to explore it.

As usual, Li Ye planned to learn about the situation in Kongyouzhou through the three major world-class organizations.

However, at that moment, he suddenly received an urgent report.

The urgent report came from a reconnaissance aircraft responsible for daily patrols of the inner sea area.

Li Ye immediately reconnected with him.

"What's wrong? What happened?" he asked.

"Reporting, Lord! A carrier fleet of the Plant Civilization has surfaced and is heading towards the hilly area!" the pilot replied.

“What did you say?” Li Ye was stunned.

The aircraft carrier fleet surfaced.

After a brief moment of surprise, he quickly came to his senses.

Since plant civilizations live in the sea, their land, sea, and air plant vehicles naturally also have the ability to swim underwater.

The plant vehicles that previously invaded the desert area were obviously also brought down from the water.

He nodded and spoke in a deep voice.

"In that case, let's face them!"

(End of this chapter)