The apocalypse struck, and I became a druid.

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"Chief Han... do you know what that thing is for?" Li Feng asked.

Han Ning took in the reactions of the two men and knew that the Radiant Silver Fragment must be extremely valuable.

He remained expressionless and replied:

"I'm not entirely sure. I can only sense that the energy contained within the fragment is extremely vast, far exceeding that of a Black Iron-level monster crystal. I speculate that it is likely an energy core fragment left behind by a creature even more powerful than a Black Iron-level being after its death."

"Your perception is correct. Based on the joint analysis by several research forces, including our Sword of Judgment and the military, the conclusion is that these fragments are most likely the remnants of the energy core of a Radiant Silver-level transcendent being after its death."

"Silver-grade?" Han Ning feigned surprise, asking a question he already knew the answer to.

"Well, based on information left behind by some native intelligent races, the level above Black Iron is called Radiant Silver. So we call these fragments Radiant Silver Fragments."

Li Feng affirmed.

"As for the specific source of the fragments, whether they are unique to a certain type of Radiant Silver-level creature or are produced after the death of all Radiant Silver-level powerhouses, it is currently impossible to determine due to the small sample size. However, its effects, as you have experienced, are extremely astonishing."

"What is known at present is that as long as you carry this fragment with you, the energy field it naturally emits can subtly nourish the wearer's black iron energy, making it more condensed and active, and even accelerating the accumulation and qualitative change process of black iron energy."

"Several of our experts who possess fragments are improving their strength at a rate far exceeding that of their peers."

Gu Cheng added from the side, "Moreover, this nourishment is comprehensive, seemingly beneficial to both the physical body and mental strength."

"However, there has been no breakthrough in how to maximize its utilization, or even whether the energy can be directly absorbed. Research institutes in various clusters are all working hard in secret. Whoever masters the core technology first may gain a greater advantage."

Han Ning remained silent.

He has a panel that allows him to absorb directly.

But the prerequisite is that the body meets the standards.

If you can't get your hands on a monster with the bloodline of the Red Ray, you'll have to collect a lot of Black Iron-grade monster crystals.

"So, how can we obtain more Radiant Silver Fragments?" Han Ning asked the crucial question again.

Li Feng gave a wry smile and shook his head:

"It's very difficult. The number of Radiant Silver fragments currently in human hands is extremely limited, and all those who possess them have gone through countless near-death experiences and paid a huge price to obtain them by sheer luck."

"They are either found deep within the lairs of some particularly powerful monsters, where they are often guarded by extremely terrifying monsters."

"Secondly, they were discovered by chance in some extremely dangerous indigenous ruins."

"The vast majority of these fragments are held by a small group of top experts in the five major gathering areas. They are their key trump cards for improving their strength and maintaining their status, and under normal circumstances, they would never be transferred."

Li Feng looked at Gu Cheng.

"The reason why the old ancestor was willing to give away such a precious fragment as a gift is firstly because of the great kindness you have shown to the high ground outpost, and secondly because he values ​​relationships more."

Gu Cheng interjected, "Besides that, you might also have a chance if you can offer something they can't refuse in exchange."

"These exchange items could be unknown artifacts of the same or even greater value, or some key technology that could significantly enhance the overall strength of the settlement..."

Li Feng concluded, "Therefore, Chief Han, almost every method to obtain more Radiant Silver Fragments represents extreme danger, or even death."

Han Ning remained silent for a moment, carefully considering their words, before solemnly saying:

"Thank you both for your frankness; this information is very important to me."

Li Feng chuckled and called over a guard to pour a cup of hot water for the three of them.

He handed the thermos to Han Ning, his tone softening:

"Chief Han, what have you thought about the 'Deep Tide Decapitation' plan I mentioned before? The more manpower we have, the greater our chance of success."

"Your abilities can be of great use both on the front lines and in special circumstances."

Han Ning met Li Feng's gaze: "I have thought about the plan carefully and I am willing to participate in principle. However, our settlement area is still under construction, and we cannot leave our hometown undefended. The specific timing of the operation and the amount of manpower we need to participate will need to be discussed further based on your detailed plan."

By saying this, Han Ning essentially agreed.

Considering their Biyun cluster area, they do indeed need a platform that allows them to interact on an equal footing with other large cluster areas.

Therefore, joining the alliance of the Sword of Judgment seems to be more beneficial than harmful at present.

Furthermore, the management of the Sword of Judgment is composed of former military personnel.

Soldiers are far more trustworthy than the leaders of those settlements outside.

“I understand.” Li Feng smiled. “It’s good to hear what Chief Han said. The detailed plan and operation time are still being planned. We need to wait for more reconnaissance intelligence to come back. I will inform you as soon as it is finalized.”

"Hmm... I'll contact the Navy as soon as possible to keep communication open regarding the kind of monster you requested."

Only now has Li Feng revealed the secure frequency band for contacting him to Han Ning.

Next is the public frequency band of the Sword of Judgment Alliance.

"Including your Azure Cloud Gathering District, our Sword of Judgment has a total of 5 allies: the former 112th Army Regiment of the military, Highland Outpost, Blue Lake Gathering District, and Dawn Gathering District. The latter two are medium-sized gathering districts, but their leaders have very interesting abilities. You can communicate with them more when you have time."

“Tell me the location of your Biyun settlement, and I will send someone to give you a batch of more durable communication devices so that your internal management personnel can be equipped with them to receive various kinds of information from the entire human settlement.”

"In addition, if you need any technical or resource assistance, you can tell me."

When it comes to technical assistance, Han Ning does have some questions.

So, he asked, "Did the Sword of Judgment, or rather the military, rebuild an arms factory in another world? Otherwise, how could it have sustained such a long period of combat with firearms?"

Chapter 275 Shipbuilding Plan

Upon hearing this, Li Feng laughed heartily, picked up the water glass on the table, took a sip, and explained:

"Arsenal? That's not quite right. We do have some weapons experts and engineers brought from the military, but it's simply unrealistic to try and replicate a complete modern military production line in this world."

"Putting aside other things, we have absolutely no foundation in precision machine tools, chips, or advanced chemicals."

He put down his cup and snapped his fingers.

A crisp, clear twang erupted from the scabbard beside him.

"However, we have awakened individuals, and that is our greatest trump card right now."

"Awakened Ones...you use the abilities of Awakened Ones to replace the precision instruments on the production line?" Han Ning thought of something and showed great interest.

"Yes."

Li Feng laughed.

"Weaponry experts are responsible for designing and modifying firearms to suit the other world, engineers improve the production line, and production is completed by awakened individuals with the corresponding abilities."

"For example, awakened individuals who manipulate metal can directly shape and fine-tune metal blocks according to the warhead blueprints provided by experts. Their precision is even higher than that of some machines. They can also remove impurities and optimize the internal structure of the metal."

"Fire-type Awakeners are responsible for smelting and heat treatment. They are more stable and controllable than ordinary furnaces for some special alloys that require high temperatures."

"And awakened individuals who can precisely manipulate soil and rock are responsible for manufacturing high-pressure-resistant propellant chamber molds."

"Awakened beings, who are able to perceive and fine-tune the reactions of chemical substances, are responsible for synthesizing stable and reliable propellants and explosives according to the formula, using substances extracted from minerals, monster materials, or plants."

Li Feng concluded:

"To put it bluntly, it's about using the extraordinary abilities of awakened individuals to replace the missing links in the modern industrial system."

"Moreover, these awakened ones are not meant for combat, so they don't need to be too strong. Having Blackrock-level or Greater Blackrock-level control is basically enough."

"However... even so, every bullet and every shell embodies the hard work of more than one Awakened, and the production capacity of ammunition is still very low, with relatively high costs."

"For us, it is still a very precious strategic resource, far from the level that we could squander at will before we crossed over."

Han Ning nodded slowly; Li Feng's explanation basically matched his previous guesses.

In this alternate world, the technology from before our time travel can also provide great help to humanity.

He also wanted to ask about the ambiguous relationship between the Sword of Judgment and the military. After all, it seemed that most of the people in the Sword of Judgment came from the military. Why did they eventually form an independent organization instead of being directly affiliated with the remaining military forces?

But on second thought, this must involve a wide range of issues, possibly including conflicts between factions and ideologies.

It's probably not something that can be explained in a few words, and for the time being, it's not the most important thing for the Biyun community.

Now that an initial agreement on cooperation and alliance has been reached, deeper issues can be left to be explored in the future.

So he suppressed his curiosity, stood up and said, "I understand. Thank you for your explanation, Colonel Li. It's getting late, I should go back now."

He told Li Feng and Gu Cheng the approximate location of the Biyun gathering area and gave them instructions:

“We have bee swarms patrolling the perimeter of our gathering area. If your people are coming, please try to communicate in advance so I can notify the bees to let them through.”

"If there's anything we can do to help with the reconstruction of the highland outpost, we can contact you via the communicator," Han Ning added.

Gu Cheng and Li Feng also stood up. The former smiled and said, "Definitely, Chief Han, be careful on the road."

"Keep in touch," Li Feng nodded.

After shaking hands with his two allies, Han Ning turned and walked out of the command post. He found Xuebing waiting outside, climbed on top of her, and quickly disappeared into the vast mountains.

……

The journey back to the Biyun settlement was smooth, and there were no water ghost attacks.

night.

After a busy day outside, the Awakened Ones from the Biyun Gathering Area gradually returned to the cave.

The time between dusk and bedtime is when people are most relaxed during the day.

Whether old friends or new friends, they gathered in twos and threes around the energy stone mining lamps that emitted a warm glow, chatting about everyday matters.

They either play cards or other games.

The recreational area specially set aside in the cave is the most lively.

A dozen or so young students from the Agricultural and Forestry University, along with survivors from the original Biyun Resort and Panshi, sat in a circle.

In the middle lay a simple chessboard drawn with cardboard and charcoal, where a game similar to Monopoly was being played.

A chess piece is a small pebble with smooth edges.

pat~

"The ball is broken!"

A student from an agricultural university rolled a bad number and looked at his piece, which had moved back several spaces, with a gloomy expression. He couldn't help but let out a wail, which drew laughter from everyone.

"Xiaoshan, your luck is hopeless. You'd better take out that bottle of treasured orange juice and share it with the brothers."

Someone next to him patted him on the shoulder and joked.

"Don't rush, the game isn't over yet."