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"According to records, a 'Gateway to the Abyss' phenomenon occurs once in the Changbai Mountain region, after which many more 'Gatesway to the Abyss' appear in Northeast China. Most of them are temporary, but even the temporary ones can last for at least six months."
The invaders from other worlds come from the Abyss Gate, but there is more than one Abyss Gate, and the creatures that appear from the Abyss Gates are not friendly to each other; they also attack and kill one another. On the other side of the Abyss Gate is a new world, and one of the simplest ways for superhumans to advance is to obtain Blood Crystals by eliminating the invaders from other worlds.
Regardless of whether the creature is human, humanoid, or anything else, anything that emerges from the Abyss Gate will leave behind blood crystals when it is killed. This is even true for some mechanical beings, which is quite amazing.
In some worlds, blood crystals are everywhere, forming dense forests.
In theory, as long as there are enough blood crystals, breaking through the shackles of superhumans is not a problem.
But the truth is, the effects of blood crystals are too harsh. Just like wild ginseng, if you put it in your mouth without any processing or neutralization, are you planning to spit out blood like a fountain?
Before the fourth tier, everything is fine. Blood crystals can be used to make do, at most it will be a bit uncomfortable for the individual. But from the fourth to the fifth tier, other auxiliary means are needed to ensure the stability of the blood crystals during the breakthrough process. Once the blood crystals are fully absorbed, they are very obedient and can even be easily converted into other blood crystals to replenish the energy consumed by the superhuman.
In addition, the biggest Ubisoft feature of Tier 7 is that Tier 7 transcendents can create their own blood crystals, which are blood cores.
Blood cores are the foundation of blood crystals. No matter where you throw them, as long as there is matter, blood crystals will grow slowly. However, if you replace them with flesh and blood, the growth rate of blood crystals will be faster. But if you don't have the means, you can throw them in the desert. If you don't mind the dirt, you can throw them directly into a garbage dump or a latrine.
In the previous life, after the emergence of seventh-tier superhumans who could mass-produce blood cores, the main function of the blood cores was to help transform waste. All kinds of human industrial waste would be thrown into designated locations and then the blood cores would be transformed into blood crystals.
Therefore, alchemy is a required course on the path to advancement (I'm sure of it)).
If that's all you think, you're being too optimistic. The alchemy system for cultivating immortality is based on real-world pill formulas and the practices of Taoist priests. The advancement of extraordinary individuals isn't as simple as just swallowing a few Foundation Establishment Pills and using sweat glands like an anus.
Advancing to the next level requires a whole set of equipment. The medicine is divided into internal and external use, and it needs to be prepared half a month in advance. The advancement process is not about sitting in seclusion and waiting, but about constantly finding the feeling in one's own habitual behavior.
For example, when Qin Shan broke through to the seventh rank in his previous life, he was playing a game, and he broke through while playing.
Of course, this refers to playing games in the breakthrough facility. There is no lightning or thunder during the breakthrough process. Instead, the person involved suddenly feels that they have crossed the line, and everything happens naturally. That's all.
Those hoping to see fellow Daoists undergoing tribulation here will be disappointed; there will be no thunder and lightning.
Therefore, Qin Shan's path to advancement is very simple and clear: go to the place where the Abyss Gate appears, camp out, kill his way through, and collect a large number of blood crystals. As for building the advancement facilities, it's even simpler. Once the five permanent members of the UN Security Council take the bait, he can use the excuse of "helping countries cultivate superhumans" to build the facilities. During this process, he can easily gather enough materials to build his own exclusive advancement facility without any headaches.
Blood crystals can be used as a trading object. Although countries will soon discover the Gate to the Abyss and the blood crystals brought by the alien creatures of the Abyss, humans will not be able to mass-produce blood crystals before the emergence of seventh-tier superhumans. Even if Qin Shan does not suppress the superhumans on Earth, he can live off this for more than a hundred years.
In the process, he hopes to find a way to make everyone on Earth a superhuman.
After all, the emergence of superhumans is quite progressive for human civilization. However, if only a small number of people monopolize the superhuman characteristics, then human civilization will easily fall into a dead state of class stagnation. Since we are pursuing the advancement of civilization, let's all become superhumans together and head towards the stars!
Otherwise, let humanity continue to develop in the current way. Even if there is another World War III, it is better than turning into an abyss wasteland after the arrival of the superhumans.
"Wait, can't you create blood cores?" Qin Shan looked at his ship girl.
They are at the eighth or even ninth rank, so theoretically they should be able to create blood cores.
However, after Qin Shan explained how to make blood cores, all the ship girls shook their heads, indicating that they really had no way to do it.
This is strange. Is it due to the system, or some other reason? Or perhaps they haven't undergone extraordinary cultivation?
Forget it, as long as it works, nothing else matters. The fact that ship girls can't produce blood crystals is a minor issue. There are plenty of blood crystals waiting for us on the other side of the Abyss Gate.
After discussing all that, the next step was to divide the work, purchase some equipment, and most importantly, make money.
It is foreseeable that human civilization will not collapse in the next five years. Even if other countries collapse, Qin Shan will not let his motherland collapse. In that case, RMB will still be useful. Only with enough RMB can the work ahead proceed efficiently. Moreover, this new home is too small. More ship girls will definitely move here in the future. In addition, this place is also a relatively lively place with too many people and too much attention. It would be better to move to a quieter suburb.
In fact, Qin Shan's ideal new home is a domain space he created himself. As a space-type superhuman, his biggest source of income is crafting space rings for others. He receives five tons of blood crystals for every cubic meter of space rings. This is an absolutely monopolistic buyer's market, and there is no room for negotiation.
Of course, other resources could be used in exchange, but this is enough to prove Qin Shan's extraordinary abilities.
The home he created for himself was a small world located in another dimension. It was a sphere with a diameter of ten kilometers, and it had its own ecological cycle. Once the door was closed, life was peaceful and serene.
Or you could fill it with weapons and ammunition, and before the battle, teleport it over the enemy's head and drop tens of thousands of tons of heavy bombs to add to the excitement—more efficient than any bomber.
It's impossible now, but it will definitely be possible in the future.
As the details of the plan were gradually added, the laws of victory were already set.
Section 5: Let the World Feel the Shock
"As expected, you can't judge a ship girl by her appearance, and you can't be too quick to judge a book by its cover."
The largest room on the second floor of the small building had been turned into Tirpitz's private room, filled with all kinds of electronic equipment. All of these electronic devices were eventually connected to Tirpitz's ship equipment, and in front of Tirpitz were 21 screens that were perfectly positioned to surround her.
There are stocks, futures, and all sorts of games here... Beizhai, you've revealed your true nature.
However, Bei Zhai didn't care at all. In fact, most of the packages delivered during this period were from her, including various electronic devices and a lot of raw materials. Some of them were even handmade by her. Sure enough, every tech geek has a hidden eighth-level craftsmanship talent, and Bei Zhai has reached a new level that surpasses humans in this regard.
Anyway, Qin Shan knew he could never do something like having two rows of screens filled with games and videos while he was working, with the money-making content only on the top. You see, Beizhai didn't even use a mouse; it was all keyboard operation. The effect was as exaggerated as a keyboard shadowless hand. Even the games spanned nine genres from six different companies.
None of them are idle games.
I'm totally numb, just watching it makes me numb. Anyway, Qin Shan thinks that even if Bei Zhai has no fighting ability, just by relying on this godlike performance, he can easily win an award and achieve financial freedom.
In fact, Tirpitz had already done it. In just three days, she gave all the ship girls a new identity that was indistinguishable from the real thing, and made a lot of money, making Qin Shan instantly feel the joy of being a kept man.
About the fact that I ended up living off my own ship girl after my rebirth.
"Ah, the package has arrived, Admiral, could you please take it for me?"
"OK, let me see... Alright, let's just drive there."
Qin Shan has now developed a close relationship with the Cainiao Post Station in his hometown, to the point where they can even have barbecues together. This is because Bei Zhai has bought so many things, especially various models and figurines. At this rate, Qin Shan thinks it wouldn't be an exaggeration to build her a museum.
In just one week, she has collected both the Diaclone series and the G1 Transformers series. She browses various second-hand collectible apps more smoothly than Qin Shan himself, showing no signs of being a novice.
"Dudu, dongdongdong, duang."
Xiao Zhai next to her was playing with the figurines and toys that Tirpitz had collected. Tirpitz didn't care at all, or rather, she had subconsciously regarded Xiao Zhai as her family member, or even as her child. Within the permitted scope, she was very happy to satisfy some of Xiao Zhai's hobbies.
Besides, Xiaozhai only looks small, not that he's incapable. He's also Tirpitz and has the same abilities as Tirpitz. At most, he might act a little childish, but that doesn't mean he's weak in combat.
Her eighth-tier strength speaks for itself; don't let her cuteness blind you to her greatest power.
Xiao Luo was also next to Xiao Zhai, and the two of them were playing with the toys and figurines together, having a lot of fun.
What a harmonious family scene!
"Dinner's ready! Everyone, come down and eat!"
"Coming~"
Saratoga was the one who called for help, while Rodney and Lexington were in charge of cooking, though Rodney was just helping out.
The British ship girls aren't bad cooks; after all, their superhuman strength is undeniable. With precise control over their bodies, it's difficult for them to create truly awful dishes. However, Rodney simply prefers British cuisine. It's not a matter of taste, but rather a matter of dietary preference.
After eating fried food for two days, everyone unanimously decided that the ship girls who like to cook should take turns cooking. They couldn't always start every day with fish and chips. It's not like they can't afford it. Doing it like this is just too self-torture.
It's breakfast time now, and the food at Lexington is fantastic; they've really mastered the style of Northeastern Chinese cuisine.
The atmosphere at breakfast was lively, and everything was fine except for the imbalance of yin and yang.
Wait a minute, they've been living here for a while now. Is Qin Shan practicing some kind of virginity-preserving technique? Hasn't anything happened?
No, the reason is actually very simple: everyone is busy making various plans, filling in gaps, and dealing with extraordinary awakened individuals around them, so they don't have time to do things that everyone likes to see.
Don't forget, after the abyss descended, extraordinary awakenings didn't just happen to humans; animals and plants also experienced them.
During this period, the ship girls and Qin Shan took turns to deal with more than 30 supernatural awakening incidents, including rocks, trees, bushes, tilapia, and so on. Except for those in the old forest, these supernatural individuals had caused some casualties after awakening in their previous lives. However, for supernatural beings who understand supernatural power, these supernatural individuals are very fragile. Every newly awakened supernatural being is like this. It is not difficult to make them die silently or lose their supernatural abilities.
Even the ship girls are going abroad.
Yes, this is a global operation. Thanks to everyone's joint efforts, supernatural events around the world have been suppressed. In the first month after the abyss descended, there were not many changes around the world, and governments of various countries did not receive any outrageous reports. It's just that Hamas's superhumans really were superhuman this time, but they were only at the first level. At most, they showed strength and reaction that exceeded that of ordinary people, which was not enough to attract the attention of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
What truly broadened Qin Shan's horizons was that his own ship girls could actually fly.
Yes, the simplified armor of ship girls is actually like exoskeleton armor, which can change shape and unfold. Therefore, ship girls can completely wear a suit of armor that looks like power armor and move to any place at supersonic speed.
Wait a minute, are all the radars in the world blind? At that speed, even a bird would be detected by radar.
That's right, but the ship girls' equipment can deploy optical camouflage and absorb radar waves 100%, so they don't exist on radar. In this case, they can go anywhere in the world, and the radar systems of superpowers are useless.
To clarify, ninth-tier superhumans are indeed that powerful. The only difference is that the ship girls' superhuman abilities are all displayed through their respective ship equipment. Considering that their ship equipment and they are originally one, it can also be considered their superhuman abilities. However, some superhuman characteristics are shared among ship girls.
The strategic goal of suppressing non-human superhumans worldwide was achieved so easily. Therefore, the only remaining means for humanity to directly access superhumans is the Abyss Gate.
This was a very ordinary but lively breakfast. But what Qin Shan was about to do would make the whole world extremely lively. The location had already been chosen: the Red Sea, the place where the Houthis often sent giant rockets to Europe and America.
"Admiral, we are ready."
"Let the world experience this extraordinary new era! Let's go!"
"Yes!"
Section 6: The Red Sea Incident
Since 2020, the world has become magical.
Things are chaotic abroad, with constant infighting. Yesterday, the cabinet was ousted, today the prime minister was fired, after the pandemic crisis, they're impeaching their leaders. India colonized Britain, while Europe and America are having a great time playing PUBG.
In short, it's a scene full of vitality, with everything thriving.
By 2024, governments in Europe and the United States had become more integrated with their people in various ways, and after the Israeli-Palestinian conflict began, the world began to develop in a more surreal direction.
At the macro level, these are all games between major powers and shifts in the world power system. But at the micro level, it's about how I fight, who I fight, and what I use to fight.
The Red Sea is quiet today, with cruise ships drifting on the water. If you go to Israel, keep these two rockets safe.
Of course, after so many years of war experience (bullying weaklings), the Houthi rebels in Yemen have also become more assertive. They know that the Red Sea is a card to be played, that they are fighting a political war, and that they can bully the weaklings of the US, UK, France, and Europe at will, but they cannot provoke their financial backers, such as Iran, Russia, and the mysterious Eastern power (Baraat: that is me).
India's sabotage against the West is confirmed (for sure).
Today is also a fine day with clear skies and blue waters, especially suitable for giving some enthusiastic gifts to those European and American guests who are recklessly fooling around on the Red Sea, especially those traveling to Israel, such as missiles, missiles, and more missiles.
Drones are fine, but as for American aircraft carriers, we can't touch them at this stage.
Political warfare aims for political results, not forcing the US to fight the Houthis to the death. Although the US may not be able to open a new front now, who can guarantee that it won't retaliate after its aircraft carrier sinks in the Red Sea? This possibility is much lower than before, but not impossible. Given the US's shamelessness, it wouldn't be surprising if it dropped some chemical weapons or radiation munitions afterward. The Houthis don't want their homeland to fall into deeper man-made disaster, so they choose to occasionally skirt the border but not go in, provoking the other side without completely inciting them.
Today's missile harassment was just routine, albeit a harassment. It hit right next to the US aircraft carrier, not actually intended to penetrate its defenses. It was a sufficient warning to the US, yet perfectly appropriate. After all, if a missile actually struck the carrier deck, even a minor hit without causing significant damage, it would be enough to turn the carefully crafted myth of US carrier deterrence into the biggest joke of this century. If Houthi missiles can launch surprise attacks on carriers, doesn't that mean that in the future, any country with anti-ship missiles will face considerable danger if its carriers try to approach its coastline? A moment's carelessness could lead to disaster.
If the previous actions could only be considered as spitting on the ground in front of the United States, then this is equivalent to pulling down the United States' underwear.
We've gone too far; it's not suitable anymore. Let's have some fun.
The USS Eisenhower is the second ship of the Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the United States Navy and the third nuclear-powered aircraft carrier built by the United States. It was launched in 1975 and commissioned in 1977. In another year, it will be a 50-year-old grandfather. Considering that the current US presidents are all aging and still have lofty ambitions, having a 50-year-old aircraft carrier is not a problem at all. Moreover, it has undergone many modernizations and can certainly support the image of a superpower.
"Hey, the Houthis' missiles are coming again."
"Don't use it, it just flies close to the edge anyway, look, it's already gone."
"When will this end?"
It wasn't just the American sailors in the radar room who were like this; in fact, the sailors on other US warships were in a similar state. Although they were on escort missions in the Red Sea as ordered, it was impossible to expect them to give their all.
The treatment of 9/11 firefighters back then directly bankrupted the credibility of the US government. Nowadays, American soldiers are quite laid-back, and they are more concerned about how much extra money they can make from military operations than how to fight.
If the general can take the lion's share, we can have a small share, right?
But how much profit can you make from escorting ships? Even if there is, it's the officers above who get it, what does it have to do with a regular soldier like me?
But everyone knows their own life is their own, so let's just do our job as it comes. As long as the Houthi missiles don't hit us, let's pretend we didn't see them. If it's a merchant ship that gets hit, that's a real shame. Out of humanitarian principles, we will rescue people. As for your losses, I'm sorry, that's not our responsibility. You'll have to contact your insurance company. I hope you've taken out insurance on time.
Just as everyone was peacefully listening to the firecrackers, the USS Eisenhower suddenly began to shake violently, as if it had hit something.
"what happened?"
"It seems we've hit a reef!"
"What? Do you want to hear what you're saying? Where did these reefs come from in the Red Sea?"
The American sailors on the USS Eisenhower were still in a state of emergency, but the American sailors and other escorting sailors on other warships around the carrier were collectively speechless with shock.
It's taking off! The USS Eisenhower is taking off!
"Oh God, oh God! What am I seeing? Look what I'm seeing! An aircraft carrier! An American aircraft carrier is flying! Are they S.H.I.E.L.D.'s motherships? Does America really have such terrifying and advanced technology?"
The first to react were the war correspondents, and the footage shocked countless people into silence. But don't forget, television broadcasts are always delayed to avoid airing any breaking news that shouldn't be broadcast. So, European and American television stations quickly cut the segment.
But it was no use. The Red Sea was not only home to their journalists, but also to Houthi drones and reconnaissance satellites from major powers. Hotspots are constantly monitored by reconnaissance satellites, so they naturally noticed the anomaly that was happening there.
First of all, it's certain that the USS Eisenhower would never fly, so this scene is abnormal.
Major countries immediately realized the seriousness of the problem and tacitly began to block it. But just as they were doing their blocking work, suddenly, the homepages of major live streaming platforms around the world showed live footage of the Red Ocean.
"what happened?"
"Our system privileges have been compromised, the latency is extremely high and it's completely unusable. What we're watching now is a live, real-time broadcast!"
"Think of a solution immediately!"
"It's already being processed."
"Recall all our technical staff and find out what happened immediately!"