One month later.

"Chairman, please hear me out..."

Shi Gandang said nervously, "Originally, everything was going very smoothly."

"Jade City's modification added 'Floating', 'Pitch', 'Rolling', and 'Yaw', which are all main flying Light Imprint Structures transformed from the prototypes of the Flying System electromechanical life. Together with the existing 'Propulsion' and 'Body Control', they are sufficient to support a relatively balanced flight."

"The 4 test flights were extremely perfect, reaching altitudes above 7000 meters, and the flight speed could stabilize at 400 kilometers per hour..."

"However, due to the overly large body of Jade City, there is no corresponding landing gear structure, which can't effectively absorb a certain amount of vertical and horizontal kinetic energy and normal impact load during landing..."

Zhou Yi interjected abruptly, "Get to the conclusion."

"There will be certain wear and tear during landing, causing an energy impact in the landing area. It can be regarded as a small C-class energy shock wave... Within a radius of 40 meters, there will be indiscriminate damage."

The cleaning robot said, "This problem has not been resolved. It is due to my lack of accumulation and experience in the field of flight dynamics, I am truly ashamed!"

Zhou Yi thought to himself so that's all.

It's not that it can't land.

However, the pursuit of stability in every aspect by researchers is understandable.

A minor issue.

These days, Zhou Yi had been paying attention to the flight tests.

Every day, assorted sounds of impacts, grinding, and drills like noises could be heard inside Jade City. He and Shi Gandang were modifying the body together to build specific Light Imprint Structures.

To keep it confidential and reduce disturbances, the flight tests were always conducted at night.

Even so, each landing still produced a rumbling sound. Fortunately, Old Mao Valley Town region already had a tradition of earthquakes, so it did not attract any attention.

In the hilly area, Jade City conducted test flights over and over.

Initially, it could only float for a few seconds, the ground clearance was even less than ten centimeters, and the massive building would sway from side to side, unable to stabilize.

But with continuous improvements and optimizations, it gradually increased its altitude.

1 meter, 2 meters, 3 meters... 30 meters...

The aerial balance also gradually improved.

Jade City no longer swayed like catkins in the air, it could perform stable low-altitude flights.

From Zhou Yi's perspective, he felt that Jade City was making rapid progress, visibly becoming more skilled and stable each day.

"Chairman, the newly completed Building 7 has a talent for flying."

Shi Gandang said, "Originally, Building 7 was used as the control group, I didn't expect that in subsequent test flights, it would be faster and more stable than Building A, and the impact force during landing was also smaller."

Building 7 was completed half a month ago.

However, due to the intense battles ahead, work in the rear was also being done overtime, and without public publicity, no one yet knew about this.

Compared to Buildings 5 and 6, the biggest difference for Building 7 was the incorporation of a large amount of Light Soot.

This was also an initiative trial by Jade City.

"Member, I believe that each generation should be better than the last."

"Traditional Jade City was constructed with sandstone and metal. However, as the company grows, traditional structures seem no longer able to meet more environmental needs."

"I integrated a large amount of Light Soot Sand into Building 7. Based on the light soot layer, it is more convenient to modify the needed Light Imprints, unlike my approach which needed subsequent installation."

Building 7 was implanted with six major Light Imprints; it was born to fly.

Jade City said, "It really enjoys flying, is not afraid of danger, and even dares to perform dangerous maneuvers; this is also why its progress in flight is so rapid. It has also fallen, yet it is not afraid of failure."

"It's just that it was born not long ago and has already shown a desire to explore the outer world. If I weren't here, it might run out on its own... Ah, managing these guys really isn't easy."

Building 7 is a natural-born adventurer.

"Member, there's another matter. A Jin has recently been observing Building 7, even attempted to use a rope to tie himself to Building 7 to fly together, which I stopped by cutting the rope."

Zhou Yi frowned.

What's this now?

He immediately called for A Jin.

It had been a while since they last met, and A Jin had grown a bit taller, though his hair was still a mess.

The young man eagerly volunteered himself, "Chairman, can I live in this flying Building 7? I'll do anything you ask, as long as you agree."

Zhou Yi spoke coldly, "Do you know what Building 7 is meant to do?"

"I don't know, but it can fly, it can really fly!"

The young man said excitedly, "Chairman, you must have big plans for it! Currently, there is no other building life that can fly. This is definitely going to be very useful. The survey of Sand Port Region is almost exhausted, and the Scavenger Teams need to expand outwards..."

"I request to follow Building 7 and fly with it."

Zhou Yi considered for a moment.

Perhaps it wasn's a bad idea.

Building 7 had a strong desire to explore flying, and it couldn't be kept tied down all the time. Letting A Jin move in would mean they could take care of each other and partner up.

Zhou Yi, keeping a straight face said, "If you want to act together with it, you must promise me one thing."

"Tell me!"

"No matter what, never leave its side. You have to be its partner for life. Can you accept that?"

A Jin looked up proudly and promised, "Yes! I will live in Building 7 forever, wherever it goes, I will too."

Zhou Yi nodded, "Alright. I approve."

The young man's face beamed with joy.

Three days later.

On an ordinary late night.

Zhou Yi operated Jade City, bringing Building 7 along to the restricted area of Yalong Bay.

"Take off."

At his command.

Shi Gandang began the countdown, "Take-off preparation, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Start up!"

Two towering buildings were surrounded by a layer of white light. They slowly took off from the coast, one after another, rising into the sky, piercing through the clouds, initiating this top-secret flight.

...

Zhou Yi stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, drinking a can of beer.

Outside, the moon was bright and the stars sparse, with a deep layer of fog.

Red Kestrel broadcasted in real-time: "Current altitude 10202 kilometers, flying speed at 402 kilometers per hour, 1130 kilometers away from the destination."

"According to meteorological satellite observations, the airflow along the way is stable, and it is expected to arrive at the Shuanghe Region in three hours."

This altitude is the stratosphere, which is also the conventional flying altitude for the flying system's electromechanical life, with stable temperature.

Bone Man Wu Yi asked, "Chairman, after reaching the Shuanghe Region, are we really not going to conduct a local strategic strike?"

"We currently have the advantage of altitude and speed."

"In the Shuanghe Region's air forces, the strongest Thunder Beast's speed and strength are inferior to Jade City, nor can the thorny birds and fox hunt bats pose any threat to us."

"Are we really not considering bombing?"

Zhou Yi shook his head: "To completely destroy the Shuanghe Region, we must annihilate its seven cities. If we really do that, it will kill a large number of civilians and evolve into the situation like in Shell City..."

The people of Shell City were initially more panicked and frightened. After several rounds of air strikes and bombings, a large number of residents were killed or injured, which instead triggered their instinct to defend their homeland, becoming more and more courageous in combat, with a high spirit of resistance.

As a large number of elderly women and children were moved to the rear, the front lines were almost all filled with warriors and reserve soldiers. As long as logistics could keep up, they could hold on for a long time.

Duke Destructive, failing to conquer after a long siege, instead unified the internal forces through external attacks.

What Zhou Yi needed to do was to apply pressure.

Just like the first round of air raids.

But this time, it was their turn to suppress the enemy at high altitude, making it easier to switch between attack and defense.

"The core is to apply pressure and create panic."

Zhou Yi whispered, "Of course, we will also give them something."

Jade City First Building and Building 7 continued to fly at high altitudes, arriving above the target area in 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Then they began to decrease their altitude.

When the altitude dropped to 4000 meters, they encountered a Thunder Beast that was flying towards them.

In front of the two Jade Cities, this large triangular creature was just a small figure. It emitted a muffled roar like thunder, then turned and fled to the rear.

The escorting thorny birds and fox hunt bats also quickly retreated.

The Jade Twin Cities continued to descend.

The ground cities were now clearly visible.

On the land surrounded by the fog sea, the cities had many glowing lights, with Shuanghe City at the core being the brightest and the largest in lighting scale.

At this moment, the enemy's air power had fully assembled, several Thunder Beasts fired at the two large building lives, and their abdominal eggs turned into red light bombs, firing densely at Jade City.

Jade City's steel arms intercepted and digested all of them, converting them into usable energy for itself.

The Thunder Beasts' frantic attacks were fruitless, and they could only confront from a distance, not daring to come close.

In front of the Alien, the Shuanghe Region's high-altitude power was as fragile as paper, practically non-existent.

Zhou Yi said, "Land outside Shuanghe City."

"Yes."

The Jade Twin Cities landed not far outside of Shuanghe City, causing two strong shockwaves.

Here, numerous soldiers had already set up defenses, with Sea Horse Shooters installed with long-range weapons, lying-in-wait Red Monsters, illusion fish, and various other large creatures Zhou Yi couldn't name.

They too did not dare to come closer, only holding their ground and watching this side.

The gate of Jade City First Building slowly opened.

Several humans, led by Liu Zhaoshan, walked out from inside.

As soon as they came out, they hurriedly raised their hands: "Don't shoot, it's us, our own people!"

The soldiers outside then realized, these were their own warriors captured by the enemy.

Red Kestrel flew above a few of the captives.

"The chairman has a message for you."

"Shuanghe Region is a nice place, Duke Destructive is also welcome to visit Wasteland Development Company."

Then the drone returned to base.

The two tall buildings took off from the ground, leaving two large pits, marking their visit.

They flew to the stratosphere.

Only then did Zhou Yi breathe a sigh of relief.

Venturing wealth in dangerous situations, indeed the opponent did not dare to bet whether Jade City would self-destruct.

The rule of the Wasteland is to show your capabilities.

Otherwise, the opponent will only think you don't have any.

Previously, earth official Lin Qin's visit also confirmed something for Zhou Yi.

The relationship between sea lords is very delicate.

They belong to competitors of the same class, and war is more about seizing each other's territory and population. Lords are players in this world game, and the residents they rule are more like chips on the gambling table.

Lords don't want to tip the tables, but merely take turns seizing more chips from each other.

Overall, this visit to the Shuanghe Region went smoothly.

Airborne deterrence achieved!

Next, it was the Shuanghe Region's turn to worry about when the Alien might visit again.

But this was only a temporary measure.

Zhou Yi then ordered: "Shi Gandang, study the Practical Light Imprint intensely, we need one that can really fight! Flying is good, but we still lack real strategic strike capability!"

"Both self-destruct technology improvement and launch need to be ready, prepare to initiate actual strategic strikes next step."

"Yes, Chairman!"

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