HCB Chapter 1285 Deep into the Heart of the Volcano
Chapter 1285 Deep into the Heart of the Volcano
He placed his hand on the cold control panel.
Om-!
The entire God's Workshop was instantly awakened!
The spherical optical computer in the center of the hall shone brightly with blue light, and billions of data streams poured forth like a waterfall.
Lin Zhen uttered a series of ancient syllables that Elizabeth and Yue Fei could not understand.
The order is issued.
Countless robotic arms emerged from inside the machine, grabbing piles of metal ore and throwing them into the central, furnace-like conversion core.
The next moment, a miracle of creation unfolded before their eyes.
Huge warship components, shimmering with an eerie light, were "printed" out from the other end of the machine and precisely assembled.
“Oh my god…” Elizabeth covered her mouth tightly, trying to stop herself from exclaiming.
She pointed to a massive ship hull that was being formed in one piece, her blue eyes filled with a subversive horror.
No seams!
One whole piece!
How could there possibly be such a huge single piece of ship hull!
Yue Fei's breathing froze.
His gaze was fixed on the printed weapon bases.
The densely packed cannon muzzles, much smaller than the Hongyi cannons, exuded a chilling aura of destruction.
That's not for loading gunpowder!
What would it be like if they fired a volley?
Keel, deck, cabins, mast...
All the unimaginable components were created and assembled at a speed visible to the naked eye.
This is not construction.
This is creation!
In less than three hours.
The prototype of a brand-new steel warship, even larger, more magnificent, and more ferocious than the "Black Pearl," has already stood quietly in front of everyone!
The ship's hull was entirely black, shimmering with an obsidian-like glow. Its lines were smooth and elegant, yet every detail exuded a chilling killing intent.
Those countless dark cannon muzzles, like the compound eyes of a giant abyss beast, bring a suffocating sense of death and oppression just by looking at them!
“From today onwards,” Lin Zhen said, a smile curving his lips as he looked at the perfect war artwork he had created himself.
Its name is 'Dingyuan'.
He turned his head and his gaze fell on Elizabeth, who was already petrified.
"Admiral Elizabeth".
"I hereby formally appoint you as the Commander-in-Chief of the First Ironclad Fleet of the Great Qian Royal Navy."
Lin Zhen's voice wasn't loud, but every word carried immense weight.
Are you willing to accept this honor?
Commander-in-Chief of the Ironclad Fleet?
These words struck Elizabeth's mind, causing her heart to stop abruptly, before she was thrown into a state of ecstatic elation.
Commander-in-Chief?
The commander-in-chief of a fleet composed of such... divine creations?
The overwhelming ecstasy, like the most potent rum, instantly overwhelmed her reason.
She wasn't that Japanese daimyo who fawned over her guests at a tea party; she was Elizabeth Swann, a woman who roamed the world!
Her lifelong desire was to have stronger ships and more powerful cannons to conquer the endless ocean!
And now this man has casually placed a gift in front of her that she never dared to dream of, a gift that transcends time and fantasy.
She gazed at the "Dingyuan," a ship that resembled a colossal beast from the abyss, her sapphire-like eyes completely filled with a morbid, fanatical flame.
Without the slightest hesitation, she knelt down heavily on one knee!
This was no longer the fear of prisoners, but a knight's oath to offer his soul to his king.
“I am Elizabeth Swann!”
She raised her head, her beautiful face devoid of any flattery, displaying only a loyalty and fervor that came from the depths of her soul.
"I am willing to offer my life, my glory, and my unwavering pirate heart to the prince, the queen, and this invincible fleet!"
"Very good." Lin Zhen nodded in satisfaction.
What he wanted was a mad dog that was completely tamed, yet still retained its wildness.
However, just as the "Dingyuan" was about to be completed, the operation of the God's Workshop came to an abrupt halt.
A glaring red warning popped up on the central database screen.
"What's wrong, my husband?" Murong Yan asked immediately when she saw his brows furrow.
"One thing is still missing."
Lin Zhen pointed to the molecular structure diagram flashing on the screen.
"The heart of the 'Dingyuan' is missing the last piece of the puzzle."
"A special catalyst is used to stabilize its energy core."
As he spoke, he pulled up the mineral exploration map of the base.
On the map, a bright red dot shines clearly at the deepest part of the active volcano in the center of the island.
"According to the records, it can only be found here."
Yue Fei and Elizabeth leaned over for a look, and their expressions changed drastically.
The Heart of the Volcano!
A death zone that could erupt at any moment!
Going to a place like that is no different from jumping into hell!
"Your Highness, you mustn't!" Yue Fei was the first to step forward, his voice resolute. "This place is too dangerous! This humble general is willing to lead his elite warriors to retrieve the ore for Your Highness!"
“That’s right! Your Highness!” Elizabeth exclaimed anxiously, “Send my pirates! They’re not afraid to die! Even if they have to dig through the volcano, they’ll bring the goods back!”
They were really scared.
They may die in battle, but this godlike leader must not be allowed to fall.
Lin Zhen is the soul of this army, and even the future of the entire Daqian Dynasty.
If something happens to him, everything will be meaningless.
However, Lin Zhen simply shook his head.
"You can't go."
His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable absolute certainty.
"The energy structure of that ore is extremely unstable. Anyone who touches it except me will die."
As he spoke, he turned to look at Murong Yan, who had been gripping his arm tightly the entire time without uttering a word.
"Yan'er..."
"I don't allow it!"
He had barely finished speaking when Murong Yan interrupted him with an unprecedentedly forceful tone.
She gripped his arm tightly, and for the first time, a stubbornness and majesty belonging to an empress ignited in her usually gentle phoenix eyes.
"Lin Zhen, I don't care what kind of bullshit ore that is!"
Her voice trembled with excitement.
"I don't care whether that wrecked ship can sail or not!"
All I know is that you are my husband! The father of the child in my belly!
"I will absolutely not allow you to take any risks like you did on the summit of Kunlun Mountain last time!"
"I don't want an invincible fleet! I don't want to rule the world!"
All I want is for you to stay safe and sound by my side!
By the end, her voice was choked with sobs.
She was really scared.
I was terrified of the despair of watching him fall while I was powerless to help.
She never wants to go through that again.
Looking at the woman in his arms, her face streaked with tears, Lin Zhen felt a pang of tenderness and guilt.
He knew how much trauma her previous "fake death" had left her with.
He reached out and wiped away her tears, then pulled her into a tight embrace.
"Silly girl."
His voice was so gentle it could melt anything.
"Have you forgotten who your husband is now?"
He smiled, gently pressing his forehead against hers, his deep eyes filled with confidence and doting affection.
"Believe me."
"I just went to my backyard to pick the most beautiful flower and bring it back to you."
"I will return before dawn."
Murong Yan looked into his eyes, which were so close to hers, and saw the tenderness and determination within them that could overwhelm everything.
She knew she had lost again.
She could never refuse this man.
for a long time.
She slowly released the hand that was gripping his arm tightly.
She raised her head, and in her phoenix eyes, still wet with tears, flashed the final resolve befitting an empress.
"it is good."
"I'm waiting for you."
"But Lin Zhen, listen to me carefully."
"If you don't come back by dawn tomorrow..."
"I will take our child and go to that volcano myself to find you!"