NIP Chapter 228 A New Storm Has Arrived!
Chapter 228 A New Storm Has Arrived!
I definitely have to go to the "Film Auction".
Su Chen is never one to back down from danger.
On the contrary, the more a trap is set for him, the more it arouses his interest.
But before going, two very real problems must be solved.
Su Chen convened a secret meeting in the Earth Core Command Center, gathering the highest-ranking core members of the Earth Alliance.
"The first question is about money."
Su Chen got straight to the point, projecting a document downloaded from the "Cosmic Dark Web" onto the conference table.
"According to the information I found, the hard currency used in events of the 'Shadow Realm Auction' level is something called 'Soul Crystal'."
"This is a crystal formed from highly pure soul energy, and it serves as the base currency for large-scale transactions between many advanced civilizations in the universe."
"And we, the Earth, have not a single piece."
Shen Mo, Zhao Gang, Elder Long, and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.
This was the first time they had ever heard of such a thing; the concept of "soul crystals" simply did not exist in Earth's resource system.
Without money, you don't even have the right to enter.
Not to mention bidding on that so-called "Genesis Ark" fragment.
"The second question is about strength."
Su Chen's expression turned serious.
"The victory of the Tyrant Fleet, while showcasing our power, also completely exposed our existence."
"It is foreseeable that Earth will face more probing and probing from the depths of the universe in the future."
"Our current strength is still very fragile on the universal scale of measurement."
"While the Tyrant Fleet is powerful, it is more like a 'spear' used for surprise attacks, while we lack a sufficiently strong 'shield' to protect our homeland."
The atmosphere in the meeting room became heavy.
The joy of victory was overshadowed by a strong sense of crisis.
Everyone looked at Su Chen, waiting for his solution.
"Therefore, I've decided to take a two-pronged approach."
Su Chen's gaze first fell on Shen Mo.
"Shen Mo, I order you to immediately integrate the Starfire Laboratory, the Tyrant Fleet's engineering department, and all captured 'Scavenger' technology, and launch two top priority projects."
"First, the development of the 'Third Generation Psionic Armament'. I want our soldiers to have individual combat capabilities that can at least contend with the standard mechs of second-rate civilizations in the universe."
"Secondly, the construction of the 'Planetary Defense Array.' I intend to establish an absolute defensive perimeter throughout the entire Earth-Moon system capable of withstanding attacks at the level of interstellar cannons! The evolved 'Prophet' will provide you with full computing power support!"
A burning light flashed in Shen Mo's eyes, and he stood up excitedly:
"Yes, sir! Mission accomplished!"
This was incredibly good news for him, a research fanatic.
New technologies and new challenges are enough to keep him so excited he can't sleep.
Then, Su Chen turned his gaze to the others.
"As for the 'Soul Crystal' issue..."
He paused, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.
"I have found a huge mineral vein."
Instead of explaining in detail, he directly contacted Ye Chen, who was far away in the dream dimension, through a mental connection.
At this moment, Ye Chen has begun to adapt to the environment of the "Data Dream".
His aura was several times stronger than when he left, surrounded by pure golden dream energy, making him look like a god in a dream.
"Ye Chen, how is the situation?" Su Chen asked.
"Report to the advisor!" Ye Chen's voice was filled with excitement.
"This place is simply paradise! My bloodline power is recovering at an incredible speed!"
"In addition, as per your instructions, I conducted an in-depth analysis of the energy composition of this base."
"I've discovered that after you formatted this 'Nightmare Realm,' its essence is actually a massive energy entity formed from the sedimentation and compression of countless soul essences devoured by Nightmare Lords!"
"If this energy were converted according to the definition of 'Soul Crystal' you gave me..." Ye Chen's voice trembled, "the reserves here would be enough to buy... a small star system!"
Sure enough!
Su Chen felt much more at ease.
The purest energy essence of the souls devoured by the Nightmare Lord over countless millennia has not dissipated, but has been imprisoned within the very origin of this kingdom.
Now, all of this has become his spoils of war.
"Very good." Su Chen immediately issued a new order.
"Ye Chen, your new mission is to mine this 'Soul Crystal' vein!"
"I need to purify this energy and convert it into standard units of soul crystals as quickly as possible. I need a large sum of money to attend an important auction."
"yes!"
Ye Chen accepted the order and immediately began mobilizing the entire "Data Dreamland" to begin this massive "mining" project.
Having solved the two biggest problems, Su Chen's plan became increasingly clear.
Inside the Earth, under Shen Mo's leadership, a massive technological upgrade and infrastructure boom is about to unfold.
Outside Earth, in the dream dimension, Ye Chen is accumulating the initial capital to participate in the cosmic game.
Everything was developing in the direction he had envisioned.
Just as Su Chen was preparing everything, ready to give those enemies hiding in the shadows a "surprise".
Suddenly, without warning, his "bullet screen space" received a bullet screen filled with shock, anger, and disbelief from an extremely powerful reborn consciousness that he had never encountered before!
This comment, like a thunderclap in the night, filled with endless anger and resentment, exploded directly in his sea of consciousness.
[Damn it! Who! Who on earth! Who activated the 'Scavenger' sequence ahead of time?!]
My ultimate trump card... the fleet I used to turn the tide in desperate situations... is gone!!!
Su Chen's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
He instantly understood the meaning of that comment.
It turns out... the "scavengers" behind it weren't actually unclaimed items.
Its true "owner" is another "chosen one"!
According to the original "plot", the reborn person seemed to plan to discover and activate this hidden invincible fleet in a later, more desperate situation in the future, so as to turn the tide and secure victory.
result……
I snatched it from myself.
Not only did they snatch it away, they also released it ahead of time.
With a spectacular massacre, they wiped out the "Star Debris Scavengers," exposing them completely to the cosmic spotlight.
In other words, he not only stole someone else's wife, but also dragged her out for a catwalk show.
Instead of feeling any worry or guilt for stealing someone else's opportunity, Su Chen revealed his signature amused smile, one that seemed to enjoy watching the drama unfold.
He could even imagine the "original owner" discovering that her ultimate trump card had not only been used by someone else.
What an exasperated and frustrated expression he would have if he used it ten thousand times more high-profile and flamboyantly than he had planned?
"interesting."
Su Chen stroked his chin, his heart filled with anticipation.
He was eager to see what kind of interesting expression the "original owner" would have when he finally discovered, following the clues, that he was the one who had taken everything from him.
Now, he holds the "Data Dreamland," a super arsenal and cash cow, with an increasingly powerful Earth civilization and loyal allies behind him.
He is about to step into the larger and more dangerous stage called "Universe" with plenty of "Soul Crystals".
A new storm has arrived.
And he was ready to become the storm itself.