Chapter 164 - 163: Complete Extraordinary Shipbuilding System

Chapter 164: Chapter 163: Complete Extraordinary Shipbuilding System

After receiving the vision of the Will of Nature leaving the island on a ship, Han Ning continued asking:

"How do we build a ship capable of crossing the ocean? How do we ensure a food supply on board? And how do we fight off those terrifying Black Tide Monsters in the water?"

He was entirely treating the Will of Nature like an Otherworld version of a super AI. After all, it was the consciousness of the world.

After a moment of silence, new visions began to emerge from the void.

To Han Ning’s surprise, the visions did not directly show the shipbuilding process.

First to appear was a group of peculiar humanoid creatures.

They had slender, tall figures and facial contours similar to humans, yet bore obvious exotic features.

Colorful patterns were drawn on both sides of their cheeks. Their skin was translucent and white as jade, as if fired from porcelain—a texture completely different from human skin.

In the vision, a dozen such creatures held sharp-tipped, pen-like tools. With intense focus, they carefully carved intricate patterns onto an equally translucent white Stone Slab.

Han Ning stared intently. At first glance, the patterns seemed simple, like the most basic lines on a circuit board.

But as the vision shifted, these simple lines began to combine and overlap, evolving into precision-structured Rune Circuits.

These units then interlocked like precise gears, eventually converging into a massive and intricate Crystal Rune system that was branded onto a thick, specially treated wooden board.

The vision switched again.

Similar scenes played out in different locations:

Some operated giant furnaces, casting strange molten metal into molds to form grooved components.

Others controlled glowing Energy Flows, etching energy channels into the surface of tough black wood.

Still others used wood sparking with lightning as the core of a keel, inlaying metal into it and forging them together using techniques Han Ning couldn’t begin to understand.

Countless fragmented scenes flashed by, finally merging into a single image.

The silhouette of a massive core ship gradually took shape under the assembly of countless hands.

Those Rune-covered wooden boards and components were cleverly combined into the hull, deck, power core, Defense barriers, and even attack Arrays...

The amount of information was overwhelming!

The vast sea of visions, complex structures, unfamiliar materials, and the profound Crystal Rune System... This information fiercely bombarded Han Ning’s consciousness like a raging torrent.

Even though his Mental Power now far exceeded that of an ordinary person, he still felt dizzy.

The "system" hadn’t even provided a single specific technical detail. Just viewing these visions had consumed a significant amount of his Spirit.

"How... how am I supposed to start with this?" he wondered.

Han Ning’s consciousness was nearly lost in the vast torrent of information, a sense of bewilderment welling up within him.

Shipbuilding, sure...

But the various supporting facilities required for shipbuilding essentially meant building a complete industrial chain from scratch.

Right now, he couldn’t even understand the most basic Rune Circuits.

Just as he was feeling lost, the Will of Nature froze these visions and displayed the paused frames in the form of a list.

At the same time, a stream of information flooded into Han Ning’s mind.

"Source Race Ship Construction, Crystal Rune System..."

They were categorized into a crystal-clear directory tree:

[Uses of Energy Stones]

[Introduction to Source Race Basic Crystal Runes]

Covers the basic composition of Source Race Energy Circuits, principles of energy guidance, and simple Rune carving techniques.

Prerequisite Knowledge: None.

[Source Race Basic Level Material Processing and Composite Crafting]

Includes the logging and hardening treatment of shipbuilding raw materials.

Keel cultivation and metal inlay technology.

Identification and rough processing of basic Energy ores.

Prerequisite Knowledge: [Introduction to Source Race Basic Crystal Runes].

[Source Race Ship Structural Engineering (Small)]

Analyzes the overall frame design, stress distribution, and modular splicing technology of small Source Race ships.

Prerequisite Knowledge: [Source Race Basic Level Material Processing and Composite Crafting], [Introduction to Source Race Basic Crystal Runes].

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From learning the most basic Crystal Runes to the Source Race’s shipbuilding industrial system, ranging from simple to complex, Han Ning was free to choose. However, selecting any of them would consume a corresponding amount of Mental Power.

This massive amount of knowledge wasn’t like unlocking Druid Skills, which he could automatically comprehend and execute.

Instead, it was like borrowing books from a library. The Will of Nature had already categorized the library’s catalog for him.

Based on the visions, he could unlock specific knowledge he wanted, but someone still needed to actually study and understand the contents.

Fortunately, through the Will of Nature, he could comprehend the meaning behind this Alien Race’s text and translate it into Chinese.

Otherwise, translation alone would be a massive undertaking.

Furthermore, the Will of Nature "told" Han Ning that this only answered his first question. It hadn’t even begun to answer the second.

He thought, "So their race is called the Source Race. Am I supposed to learn all this knowledge one by one?"

Han Ning rubbed his forehead, feeling quite powerless.

After a moment, he shook his head.

"I definitely won’t learn it all myself. I’ll distribute these to everyone in the settlement and have everyone study together," he decided.

Having people from different fields study different areas of knowledge, then gathering everyone together to apply what they learned to build the ship—that was the right path.

As if sensing that Han Ning still had Mental Power to spare, the visions provided by the Will of Nature began to flash once more.

All the images of metal furnaces, strange wood, and etched Runes faded away like an ebbing tide.

They were replaced by a tranquil forest brimming with boundless Life Force.

The trees here towered into the sky, their branches and leaves glowing with a soft light. The air was so fresh it felt as though it could cleanse the soul. It was full of harmony.

Beside the gnarled roots of ancient trees, in a blooming Forest Clearing, lived elegant and peculiar humanoid creatures—Elves.

They had tall, slender figures and slightly pointed ears, possessing near-perfect contours and eyes as dazzling as gemstones.

Some Elves wore clothing woven from green leaves and vines. Stepping barefoot on the damp moss, they pressed their hands down as emerald-green spheres of light condensed in their palms.

As the spheres of light sank into the soil, the buried seeds sprouted and underwent Rapid Growth at a visible rate, forming a small patch of tender green seedlings in the blink of an eye.

Their movements were gentle as they sang ancient melodies. The tunes seemed to soothe the plants, guiding them to absorb sunlight and rain more efficiently.

Amidst the light and shadows of the forest, even smaller points of light fluttered gracefully.

They were palm-sized Little Elves with transparent butterfly or dragonfly-like wings.

Their petite bodies darted up and down around the newborn seedlings and mature fruit trees, letting out giggles like silver bells.

As the Little Elves flew, they sprinkled sparkling, starlit dewdrops from their fingertips.

When these dewdrops fell on the leaves, the foliage unfurled with clear veins, radiating a healthy luster.

When they fell on the fruit, the fruit emitted an enticing fragrance.

Deep in the forest, a burly man with Elven features stood before a plot of uncultivated land.

With a low roar, his body expanded and transformed into a muscular forest bear.

The giant bear gently stroked the earth, loosening the hardened soil and scattering a large handful of seeds.

After loosening the soil, the giant bear shifted its form, raised a claw, and shot out a ray of vibrant green light, infusing it into the newly planted seeds.

The seedlings immediately underwent Rapid Growth, bursting with vitality.

Another Elf Druid transformed into an agile leopard with a sleek coat, patrolling through the forest and driving away any intruders that might gnaw on the seedlings.

This peaceful and harmonious picture slowly flowed through Han Ning’s Spiritual World as a new body of knowledge surfaced in his consciousness:

[Elf/Druid Environmental Modification Plan]

[Moon Well]: Provides Mana Value for Extraordinary Creatures possessing Life Force. The consumed Mana can slowly recover in dark environments.

Long-term consumption of Moonlight Well Water can slightly increase the maximum Energy limit.

Construction Requirements: 500 standard Moonstones, 1 Life Spring, 1 Water Elemental Spirit (Every 3 Moon Wells require 1 Water Elemental Spirit for maintenance)...

[Sunlight Well]: Provides healing capabilities for all Extraordinary Creatures. Long-term consumption of Sunlight Well water can enhance physical strength.

Construction Requirements: 500 standard Sunstones, 1 Life Spring, 1 Water Elemental Spirit (Every 3 Sunlight Wells require 1 Water Elemental Spirit for maintenance)...

[Ancient Life Tree]: The foundation and core of the forest, the symbol of a natural territory’s existence.

Construction Requirements: Cultivate a Seed of Life to maturity.

[Naturalist Hall]: A holy site for the Cultivation of Natural Awakened, gathering the essence of the entire forest.

Construction Requirements: 500 cubic meters of Extraordinary Tree Logs; the surrounding area must stably grow at least 36 different types of Extraordinary Level Extraordinary Plants...

[Natural Farmland/Forest]: Sustainably produces various Extraordinary Crops and wood to maintain the daily needs of its inhabitants.

Construction Requirements: The area must have at least 1 Sunlight Well, 1 Moon Well, and be inhabited by 3 or more forest Little Elves for daily maintenance...

[Ancient War Tree]: A core Defense force composed of an Extraordinary Plant community with powerful combat capabilities.

[Natural Altar]: A sacred site used for Communication with Nature and strengthening Spirits of Nature.

Once a Spirit of Nature is successfully strengthened, it can increase the power of the Druid Transformation Technique or serve as a Guardian Spirit for the settlement.

Construction Requirements: Requires planting special Extraordinary Crops containing the "rebirth" attribute, and the ritual must be hosted by a senior Priest proficient in the Path of Nature...

[Natural Organism Incubation Pool]: A facility specifically used to nurture and cultivate Extraordinary Creatures possessing the Power of Nature.

Cultivatable Species: Little Elves, Forest Falcons, Olive Green Tree Pythons, Cyan Spirit Deer, Cyan-maned Bulls, Earth Brown Bears, Vine Pigs...

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SWISH SWISH SWISH, this information rapidly flashed through Han Ning’s mind.

As for the third question, the Will of Nature did not answer.

Because his Mental Power was insufficient, he was forced to exit the state of Communication with Nature.

Moreover, there was no rush to ask the third question.

Once the solutions for the first two questions were fully realized, they would already possess formidable offensive means.

Han Ning thought to himself, "Obviously, these are two directions for development: one for shipbuilding and one for farming.

"These two plans can even be merged. We can use the modified farming environment to cultivate the precious wood and energy resources needed for shipbuilding."

He needed to carefully sort this out.

Despite the vast amount of content, there wasn’t actually too much they needed to do at this current stage.