CHAPTER 477: CHAPTER 253 HARVEST DAY [SUNSHINE SPLIT STAR]_2

While the mechanical body did not cause substantial harm to the Torch Organization, considering the opponent’s importance, it eventually fizzled out.

But Des personally contacted and even attempted to crack this mechanical body named Thunder.

Knowing its underlying logic and programs, akin to a ghost, it definitely wasn’t as slow-witted as it appeared on the surface; he acutely felt that something was amiss.

However, after secretly tracking for several days, he found no clues.

As for Des’ covert attentions, Li Ming had known early on, Thunder’s movements were open and above board, impossible to hide from anyone.

It was only standing around for a few hours, the Torch Organization didn’t say anything, and Des could only watch helplessly.

Moreover, this might not necessarily be a bad thing.

Shuttling between several shadows, he hunkered down into the shadow of an old acquaintaince, Zog,

He looked much better, spirited.

During this period, Li Ming had been hypnotizing others, rarely needing Zog.

He and his partner, the balding old chap—Hector, had arrived early at the tarmac, along with others from the research and development department.

Both of them had long been appointed as Chief Inspectors by Pier, holding the highest position.

"Having waited so many days, it has finally arrived." Hector spoke with a bit of complaint, subconsciously touching his forehead.

Torch Organization was not only missing two main cannons.

There was also a large number of other ship-mounted Energy Cannons, Intelligent Cores, etc.

Many warships had been assembled halfway, only to be left aside temporarily.

Zog couldn’t help but snort coldly, "I heard from colleagues in the external liaison department, the manufacturers still want to raise the price, these bastards, profit from disaster."

"Price hike?" Hector’s face also looked ugly, and the two of them cursed a few words here.

Soon, the humming sound of engines interrupted their conversation.

Five heavy transport ships jumped through, the propulsion engines at the rear emitting intense purple ion flames.

After entering the Ecological Shield, the propulsion engines revolved, the several large transport ships turned around together, with howling winds suddenly hitting them, causing Zog and Hector to squint their eyes.

Boom!

The transport ships fully landed, Torch Organization’s ground crew quickly approached, the cabin doors opened, and the personnel from the ship came down, proceeding with the handover.

Several large mechanical cranes approached, amidst the operation of various large mechanical products, facing the unique stench of ions after the engines had extinguished, Zog led the research and development department forward.

"Colleagues from the research and development department, I am the person in charge of this transport mission—Li Yang." A person from the transport ship came down, with a pair of compound eyes, head-grown ram horns, polished and shiny, seemingly coated with some wax.

"This is the transportation list, please sign." The other party handed over a tablet-style smart terminal.

Zog took it over, glanced down, "No rush, haven’t checked yet."

Li Yang frowned slightly, but this was also the established procedure.

Various large warship components stored in metal boxes were transported down, the people from the research and development department had already started, carrying various inspection devices.

Among them, the most important were the two main cannons, the metal boxes used for storage, at least a hundred meters each, one of them even exceeding five hundred meters.

The transport crane’s mechanical claws firmly gripped, hoisting them to a nearby open space.

"Zog, let’s take one each, and cross-verify later," Hector said.

Zog nodded, seeming somewhat anticipative, "Then I’ll take a look at this big one, the rumored ’Sunshine Split Star’..."

As the staff opened the box, revealing a crack, Zog gestured to stop them from fully opening it, moved sideways, stepped in, and the four corners lit up with faint light, illuminating the interior space.

Before his eyes lay a pale golden giant cannon, reflecting a cold metallic luster, a tangible oppressive sensation rushing toward him.

Due to the angle, Zog was currently standing right at the muzzle of the giant cannon, the dark opening causing him a momentary lapse.

Then, a silver light descended, and he completely fell into a daze.

From within the shadows, Li Ming was faintly visible, staring at the giant cannon muzzle, his lips curling up.

Regular flagship warships are considered critical assets in a civilization, and the fleet formed around them represents a civilization’s courage and strategic reserves.

A civilization capable of streamlining the production of flagship-class components, including high-end heavy firepower such as the main gun, certainly exists.

However, the Torch Organization likely lacks the credentials to purchase from them.

Therefore, the main guns of the Torch Organization are mostly custom-made with complex procedures and extended production times, featuring unique designs.

Their fleet, composed of three flagship warships, has varying main gun powers due to different focus points.

Some can charge quickly with short firing intervals, while others charge slowly but deliver more powerful shots.

This one, the Sunshine Split Star, has the most powerful main gun among them.

"Sunshine Split Star’s Energy Generator core, made of a rare metal called Constant Star Day Core, features an extremely high melting point and remarkable energy conductivity, allowing it to withstand extreme temperatures and pressures."

Li Ming was already familiar with these details; its surface engraved with complex energy patterns, indicating its special energy features, as normal restraint devices became ineffective.

It uses energy transmission dispersion without energy constraints, allowing the gun itself to endure its violent energy.

Thus, the firing interval is as long as half an hour, even with multiple cooling aids.

With some anticipation, he reached out his hand.

[Sunshine Split Star - Special Type: The gun barrel, cast from Chen Yao alloy, paired with an Energy Generator forged from Constant Star Day Core.

Control Conditions: Six million metal energy

Control Effect: Corona Radiance

Control Ability—Bombardment: Materialize the war cannon and strike a specific target, (Note: Energy must be charged in advance)]

The high requirement of six million metal energy for control shocked Li Ming, yet he nodded in agreement, acknowledging that the higher the requirements for control, the greater the power.

"This shot could pose a threat to Brother, not to mention Sandro, who would most likely be reduced to ash."

Having prepared for many days for this moment, he unhesitatedly released six million metal energy.

The enormous Sunshine Split Star vanished inside the box, even accelerating the windspeed within the box significantly.

Yet soon, another gun barrel nearly identical to the Sunshine Split Star reappeared within the empty box, even the energy generation device at its end looked the same.

The air circulation was extremely chaotic and took a while to settle down.

[Sunshine Split Star Model—Level C]

This was a model created by Li Ming, already classified as a Level C item, costing over a hundred thousand metal energy from design to production.

Snap—

In a daze, Zog came to his senses, slightly frowned, and was about to step forward but then retreated, muttering, "It’s all been checked, what more to see?"

After another glance at the tranquil Sunshine Split Star, Zog seemed to imagine the firepower unleashed by the main gun, his face turning a bit flushed.

He then turned around and walked out, tapping on his intelligent terminal.

As he came out, he immediately encountered Hector, having completed his inspection, who couldn’t help but ask, "Well, does Sunshine Split Star look more impactful than in the photos?"

Zog paused, then naturally nodded, "Of course, you’ll know once you go in and see."

After watching his partner enter, Zog didn’t proceed to another box holding a main gun but instead waited at the door.

Twenty minutes later, Hector came out looking somewhat dazed and upon seeing Zog, was slightly stunned, "You were quick, ’Eternal Frozen Soil’ has no issues, right?"

"I haven’t gone there yet." Zog shook his head, grinning, "I was waiting to see your reaction after viewing Sunshine Split Star."

Hector grinned and gave a thumbs up, "Top-notch stuff!"

The two exchanged smiles, and Li Ming then stealthily returned to Zog’s shadow.

"Alright, seal it up," Hector patted the metal box, signaling his men to come over and lock the box.

The main warship has yet to start assembly; these main guns needed to be temporarily stored.