novel bin Chapter 262 The Power of the Nation
Chapter 262 The Power of the Nation
Both of these earth-type spirits are fourth-tier mages and are quite powerful.
However, such a massive project still consumed a great deal of their energy.
More than an hour later, a wide and deep riverbed appeared before everyone's eyes.
The two elven mages, having exhausted their magic, were pale and covered in sweat, and were helped back by their companions.
"Thank you very much, you've worked hard." Lin Mo sincerely expressed his gratitude.
The two elves bowed slightly in greeting, and Lin Mo arranged for two warriors to help them leave.
Then he turned around, waved to the stunned engineering troops, and gave them orders.
"Everyone, get back to work!"
"yes!"
The soldiers' roars were deafening.
On one hand, there are exciting new opportunities in the magical world; on the other hand, there is a new crisis of earth spirits replacing them.
At this moment, they deeply understood the saying: what often replaces you is not your peers, but those from other fields.
They had no choice but to be full of energy!
The roar of engines resumed, and countless vehicles and soldiers, with doubled enthusiasm, threw themselves into the intense construction work.
Next, all they need to do is dredge the riverbed and reinforce the dikes.
Noisy and chaotic, yet brimming with vibrant life.
Lin Mo surveyed the scene with satisfaction, thoroughly enjoying the lively atmosphere.
These people truly pioneered and expanded the territory!
As for Kyle, Balin, Elder Muyu, and the others, none of them went back to sleep with their respective tribesmen.
They simply stood there, silently watching the land illuminated by lights, rapidly changing.
Their hearts were stunned and numb, and they were even somewhat bewildered.
Just how many unimaginable things is this force that calls itself "Great Xia" hiding?
Lin Mo stepped into the portal, and the warm air of Terra was instantly replaced by the dry, warm air inside the base.
"Greetings, sir!"
The unified roar echoed through the vast underground space.
On both sides of the passage, every soldier who passed by stopped, stood at attention, and saluted with clean and efficient movements.
Lin Mo smiled and nodded in response.
He looked around; the Arctic base had completely changed.
To accommodate this colossal gate with a diameter of 90 meters, three floors in the center of the base were completely removed, creating a massive hollow structure.
Countless thick steel beams support the dome, and at the edge, engineers are suspended in mid-air by safety ropes, their welding torches emitting blinding arcs of light.
The air was filled with the smell of metal cutting and ozone, but it was quickly drawn away by the powerful ventilation system.
This place is no longer just a military fortress; it's more like a super factory operating at full capacity.
Lin Mo walked towards the back of the base, where the noise grew even louder.
In the distance, a huge sloping tunnel appeared on the ground of the base, tens of meters deep, just like the nascent riverbed on Terra.
At the end of the tunnel, several enormous machines were roaring.
That was the most advanced tunnel boring machine in the Great Xia Dynasty.
In the past two years, the nation has devoted its efforts to excavating underground cities, resulting in a leap forward in tunnel boring machine technology.
On the huge cutterhead, a special drill bit infused with "Zheng Jin" was rotating at high speed.
The permafrost and hard rocks are ruthlessly crushed and discharged via conveyor belt.
They are working with astonishing efficiency to create a tunnel that runs from an underground base directly to the Arctic Ocean.
An engineer wearing a hard hat saw Lin Mo, ran over quickly, and saluted excitedly.
"Greetings, sir!"
Lin Mo nodded with a smile.
"How is the situation right now?"
"Reporting, sir! Tunnel boring machines No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 have advanced 300 meters!"
"Units four, five, and six are undergoing final adjustments and are expected to be operational tonight!"
The engineer's face was full of pride.
"According to the plan, we divided the six-kilometer-long permafrost layer into three sections, simultaneously excavating inwards from the base, the midpoint, and the coastline!"
"At the same time, excavators followed behind to carry out the riverbed modification, poured special concrete to reinforce the riverbed, and finally installed cover plates!"
"We guarantee that within a month, our ships will be able to sail directly into the portal from here!"
Lin Mo nodded in satisfaction, patted his shoulder, and the approval in his eyes was self-evident.
"Comrades, you've all worked hard."
The engineer suddenly stood at attention, chest puffed out.
"Serve the people!"
His eyes were fervent, as if he were looking at a walking monument.
Lin Mo, an unfamiliar name.
However, after they signed confidentiality agreements and came here to carry out construction, they became a household name.
Everything here bears the mark of Lin Mo.
Lin Mo of the New Hope Project is the source of everything.
Rapidly evolving technology, a revolutionary base, and that colossal gate connecting two worlds.
The last shred of doubt had long since transformed into fuel for fervor, burning fiercely.
This is a great new era!
And the one who ushered in this era is this young commander!
Lin Mo felt a little uncomfortable under the other person's fervent gaze, and silently turned and left.
When he returned to Earth last time, he only gave a hurried report on the situation in Terra and the plan for the portal; he forgot to mention the renovation of the Arctic base.
He didn't expect that the "New Hope Project" team would fully utilize their initiative, taking into account things he hadn't thought of or overlooked.
The weight of the phrase "mobilizing the entire nation's strength" is fully demonstrated in the face of this magnificent project and its terrifying mobilization power.
Lin Mo saw the scene outside the base through the base's surveillance system.
Outside, it was a frozen wasteland with temperatures tens of degrees below zero and howling winds.
A long line of engineering vehicles and military trucks, guided by searchlights, continuously transported various supplies along the marked construction route.
Prefabricated building modules, special concrete, steel bars...
Everything converges towards the extreme point at the end of the world in a way that disregards cost.
This is the speed of Daxia, an industrial behemoth awakening!
After the tour, amidst shouts of "Commander!" filled with admiration, Lin Mo unconsciously put his hands behind his back...
He passed through the giant gate that emitted a faint blue light once again and returned to the continent of Terra.
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The sun rises over the sea, and golden sunlight bathes the earth and sky; everything is so beautiful.
As for the sea, don't bother looking at it; the demon corpses there haven't been cleared away yet, which is a bit disappointing.
The continent of Terra outside the portal was just as bustling and vibrant as the one inside.
The slogans of the engineering corps, their hearty laughter, and the roar of heavy machinery mingled together, creating a vibrant atmosphere full of life.
Lin Mo found Zhao Gang, who was observing the scene.
"Brother Zhao, with so many people, how long will it take to complete the construction?"
Zhao Gang handed him a safety helmet and pointed to the canal in the distance, which was beginning to take shape.
"The elves' earth magic is truly amazing; it saved us a lot of trouble."
"However, the subsequent river channel repairs, embankment reinforcements, and the laying of passageway covers on the canal will still involve a huge amount of work."
Zhao Gang gazed at the endless construction site and continued.
"I just calculated with the engineers that even if we work in three shifts, 24 hours a day, plus the simultaneous construction at the Arctic base, it should take at least a month to successfully launch the first warship!"
"A month?" Lin Mo frowned slightly.
"So long? The demons in the sea won't wait for us."