A single-player post-apocalyptic game, but with an all-female teammate mod.

However, he also knew that in the real Dragon Ball universe, this level of combat power was equivalent to a handful of grunts.

This is the standard configuration of Frieza's army.

But their potential is enormous.

Aono roughly estimated that if he reached level 40, his combat power would likely double, reaching the level of the elite warriors under Frieza.

Level 50 is close to six figures, level 60 is comparable to Frieza's first form, and level 70 is equivalent to Super Saiyan 1.

As for level 80... that would probably be a terrifying existence capable of destroying a star.

"The premise is that this combat power system can really be completely compared to Dragon Ball, and the level cap is high enough."

Aono composed himself and stopped letting his mind wander. His immediate priority was to process the enhancements brought about by this upgrade.

In the training area, Ying was activating the combat simulation function.

Her movements were so fast that they left only afterimages, and each swing of her sword was accompanied by a shrill whistling sound that tore through the air.

She was facing Ika.

The aftershocks of their fight seemed exaggerated, but they had no effect on the training room or the people nearby.

Of course, no one else could enter their four-by-four, 16-square-meter area.

A single live-fire simulation lasts for half an hour.

When the time came, Shadow sheathed his sword, and Ika switched from battle mode back to daily mode.

Once out of the combat simulation, the fatigue and wounds from the battle healed instantly.

Then, the others began to use it one after another to adapt to the sudden increase in strength.

Fortunately, their current combat power is not greater than that of their original world.

After just one match, I had completely adapted.

On the contrary, Aono improved the most in strength, and since he started from scratch, he spent a lot of time mastering and adapting.

By the time Aono completed his third combat simulation, dawn was breaking.

At this moment, he finally felt his whole body filled with explosive power. The 4280 combat power was no longer just data on paper, but energy that he could control at will.

Meanwhile, the work of the three Asagi girls was also coming to an end.

However, instead of immediately building an external network, they began to re-plan the layout of the entire Ark based on the "Ark City" concept that Aono had mentioned earlier.

A level 4 Ark can be considered a fully-fledged small city.

It has an area of ​​1.5 square kilometers and a radius of approximately 700 meters.

For the average person, walking around the city takes 45 to 60 minutes.

But for them, whose combat power is over 100, they can run through the entire city in ten minutes if they run at full speed, without even needing transportation.

“With computer-aided design, this is much simpler.” Asagi projected a holographic blueprint into the air.

The Tier 4 Ark unlocks all the remaining buildings.

However, due to a current shortage of gold coins, construction is not possible for the time being.

Such facilities include cinemas, parks, arcades, bookstores, amusement parks, and so on.

These buildings all need to be constructed, and this is also an important source of income.

Functional buildings, such as training rooms and factories, require gold coins to use.

These recreational buildings are where gold coins are produced.

More importantly, they can improve the happiness of the residents inside the ark and enhance the harmony and stability of the community.

The second source of income is killing monsters and selling items.

Crops and unwanted resources collected on the farm can all be sold.

However, the current situation is one of supply falling short of demand. As the market develops, the situation will definitely shift to one of supply exceeding demand, at which point gold coins will be available through trade.

When designing the layout, Asagi and Haru did not simply copy the patterns of Itogami Island or Academy City that they were familiar with.

Because the Ark has its own unique characteristics.

First, the Ark has its own ecosystem, so there is no need to consider complex sewer networks and high-voltage power lines.

Secondly, the captain's cabin, as the heart of the Ark, must absolutely not be moved.

All layouts must revolve around this central point.

"The basic layout remains unchanged, adopting a concentric circle structure." Asagi lightly traced a line with her finger, and the lines on the blueprint changed accordingly.

The entire ark was divided into three main circular areas.

The outermost circle is the defense zone.

Here is an energy shield, and eight evenly distributed sentry towers.

This is the Ark's first line of defense.

The circular area in the middle is the living and entertainment area.

The area will be developed into a large green park, and will include cinemas, arcades, libraries, amusement parks, and various dining facilities.

The canteen and medical clinic are also located in this area for everyone's convenience in daily life.

The innermost circle is the core functional area.

Apartment buildings, warehouses, supermarkets, factories, machine rooms, and training grounds are all concentrated here.

And the center of the circle, without a doubt, is the two-story villa where Aono is located.

All the buildings are connected by wide, paved roads, forming a comprehensive transportation network.

"This layout allows for both offense and defense."

Asagi explained, "Normally, everyone lives in the outer circle, which is convenient and comfortable. But if a crisis occurs, such as the Ark being besieged on a large scale, we can quickly abandon the outer circle and retreat to the inner circle."

"Moreover, the important facilities are all located at the innermost part, which can buy us enough reaction time and space to counterattack."

The three women looked at each other, and even invited Coco to give their advice before finally deciding on a plan.

Of course, the final decision still rests with Aono.

When it was time for breakfast, everyone went to the cafeteria without prior arrangement.

Taking advantage of this moment, Asagi told him about the drawings and her ideas.

After listening to Asagi's report, Aono waved his hand, indicating that he was very satisfied.

“Good, let’s proceed with this plan. Once we’re back from the hunt today and have enough gold coins, we’ll get started immediately.”

96. A prophecy fulfilled.

After listening to Asagi's report, Aono quickly finished breakfast and led the combat team out of the Ark.

However, the moment you pass through the energy shield, a scorching wave, as if from a hellish furnace, rushes towards you.

Looking out, the vast snowfield of yesterday has been buried by yellow sand, and as far as the eye can see, there is only an endless desert.

Qingye's eyes narrowed.

Last night, when he was browsing the list of materials for the Ark's latest upgrade, the golden [Heart of the Sun] had stirred something within him.

"A prophecy fulfilled..."

Thinking of words to comfort Xiao Chuchun, he spat under his breath and licked his dry lips.

"Once we have enough gold coins, let's help Xiao Chuchun level up first. She has a constant temperature aura buff, which is very helpful for exploration," Qingye said.

The women all nodded in agreement.

Combat crew members and life crew members are not static; they should go wherever they can be effective.

For example, Tsunade.

Despite being a combatant, he has now become a life support staff member due to hemophobia.

Once she overcomes her hemophobia, she will become a member of the fighting force again.

The same applies to early spring.

If her level increases and her superpowers improve to a usable level, she will temporarily become a combat member.

Of course, if you do anything other than combat exploration, you will still receive the salary you are entitled to.

Just like how Dudu, the little cook, now holds two jobs and earns two salaries.

Fortunately, although the desert heat was intense, it was not enough to pose a significant threat to the seven beings in Qingye's group who had already transcended the realm of ordinary people.

Various colored protective shields rose around everyone, keeping the scorching heat out.

Thanks to their experience in the previous extremely cold world, Aono and his group are now using this move with increasing skill.

The only ones who felt a little sad were Bingli and Shenxue.

The two of them, with their ice-based abilities, faced far greater pressure in this environment than Aono and the others.

Moreover, without the environmental advantage, their strength is somewhat lower than before.

Tifa and Mai Shiranui are doing alright.

The former's "qi" and talent are universal; high temperatures and extreme cold are basically the same to her.

Mai Shiranui's Crimson Lotus Body also greatly improves her heat resistance. While she doesn't feel like a fish in water, she doesn't feel particularly uncomfortable either.

“Ika”.

Aono gave a deep order, "Same as before, record the map and environmental changes."

"Yes, Master."

A pink-haired angelic girl floated beside Aono, softly responding before activating the Uranus System.

Starting from the Ark, the group began exploring this desolate desert world covered in yellow sand from the north.

The blazing sun, like a giant, upside-down eye, coldly stared at this boundless sea of ​​sand.

The air distorted into transparent ripples under the scorching heat, and the outlines of the distant sand dunes swayed and deformed at the edge of the horizon, as if even the horizon was melting in the heat wave.

The sand beneath our feet was not simply yellow, but a mixture of rust-like ochre and the grayness brought by weathering.

With each step, the soles of the boots stirred up a scorching stream of fine sand, which seemed to transmit the intense heat through the energy shields of the group.

Occasionally, the crisp sound of a weathered rock cracking can be heard in the distance.

The sound of a "crack" traveled far in the empty space before being swallowed up by the boundless silence.

The air was filled with a dry, earthy smell, and deeper down, there seemed to be a faint trace of sulfur.

The sunlight poured down without any obstruction, compressing everyone's shadows into a short, dark patch at their feet.

The temperature readings in Ika are steadily rising, with the red numbers constantly fluctuating.

53℃……55℃……57℃……

On this land where the sun has drained all life, even time seems to become viscous and slow.

Only the occasional glimpse of crystallized salt in the shady corners of the dunes, or the exposed fragments of animal bones gleaming with a dark purple luster in the sand, served as reminders to Aono and his companions that danger still lurked in the shadows.

The group trudged north in silence, their footsteps sounding particularly clear and lonely in the vast yellow graveyard.

No one noticed that deep beneath their feet, a subtle, almost imperceptible tremor was gradually becoming clearer as they approached.

Just as the subtle tremors beneath everyone's feet gradually turned into a muffled thunderous roar, Qingye suddenly looked up.

With his overwhelming advantage in skill, he was the first to notice the anomaly this time.

"Watch out, the monster is coming, it's on the left."

As Aono uttered the last word, the rust-red sand on the left suddenly exploded!

Countless grains of sand shot out in all directions like cannonballs, and a huge, yellowish-brown screen wall, carrying a scorching torrent of sand and dust, soared into the sky.

Sand Snake lv.31 (Normal)

The first thing that catches everyone's eye is the huge white label.