Chapter 176
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Chapter 176: Title
"System, how much data remains in Base One’s database?"
【The database is largely intact, Your Excellency, the Major Deity. What do you wish to inquire about?】
"I require the locations and current statuses of the other cities." Ye Linlang observed the Control Room surrounding her, its screens displaying real-time footage of urban areas.
The presence of camera feeds proved surveillance systems remained operational. Following logical deduction – if this was designated Base One, then Bases Two through Four must exist, as such installations were typically constructed in sequential batches.
【As you command, Your Excellency.】
"Additionally, since these underwater cities function as bases, do they possess intercommunication capabilities?" After a contemplative pause, she added this query.
【Underwater civilization bases were indeed interconnected. However, Base One’s communication module sustained damage five millennia ago. All data exchanges ceased following this malfunction.】
"System, can you implement repairs and modifications to this facility?"
【Nano-repair robots can be manufactured to restore Base One within three hours. Structural modifications require your explicit authorization, Your Excellency.】
A knowing smile touched Ye Linlang’s lips. "Proceed with renovations according to my designs. For repairs… prioritize restoring information reception and communication functions only."
"System, project the complete 3D model of this base. I’m aware this capability exists."
The holographic blueprint of an underwater civilization base materialized before her. Ye Linlang began manipulating the digital schematic, her alterations remaining in simulation mode rather than immediate implementation.
【Connection established with Base Four. Communication modules in remaining bases show similar degradation.】
Her hands stilled above the hologram. After brief consideration, she produced several palm-sized robots from her garments.
"Manufacture sufficient units and deploy them to other bases. Conduct environmental surveys before compiling comprehensive reports."
Though twenty millennia had passed since the bases’ construction, and over ten thousand years since any entered Base One’s Control Room, caution dictated assuming other installations might harbor occupants.
——Given the merfolk’s current technological comprehension, Control Room intrusion remained improbable. Like their aging priest who mechanically operated ancestral machinery without understanding its principles, the Atlanteans had become caretakers rather than masters of their legacy.
In Ye Linlang’s foundational records, Atlantis originated from another world, merging with Blue Star to become one of its many races. Their affinity for photonic manipulation had birthed unique technological advancements.
【Deployment to Bases Two through Twelve complete. No intelligent beings detected within any Control Rooms.】
"System, can you assume control of each base’s central systems through these robots?"
【Affirmative.】
"Then do so. Transmit their city schematics to me afterward." She surveyed her partially modified blueprint, mentally calculating the project’s scale.
【Complying.】
These subaquatic complexes had always served dual purposes as habitable cities. Neither function could exist independent of technology’s invisible framework.
Studying the architectural models, Ye Linlang marveled at the ancient architect’s ingenuity. This visionary had concealed advanced technology to nurture merfolk evolution while presenting it as mystical knowledge to the Atlanteans.
Had their civilization progressed rather than regressed, they might have developed true ocean civilization – venturing beyond seas to land and stars. Without their millennia-old sanctuaries, Atlanteans would have abandoned divine mythology long ago, reducing deities to hollow symbols rather than spiritual anchors.
——For what god remains credible when silent across epochs?
The merfolk who engineered the Atlanteans had deceived them, yet millennia later, granted their kind an evolutionary leap surpassing terrestrial Atlantis.
…
Three days later.
A miracle perceptible solely to Ye Linlang enshrouded Planet Atlantis. Every creature beneath this Mirage of Atlantis perceived violent tremors rippling through their world.
The ground quaked beneath their feet while the firmament itself seemed to shudder.
Panicked creatures stampeded across the terrain, countless perishing in the chaotic exodus.
Observing the pandemonium below, Ye Linlang arched an eyebrow. The simulation’s effectiveness exceeded expectations.
【Fantasy Points consumed: 11,000. Projected expenditure: 10,000/minute.】
As the system’s notification chimed, she absently tucked stray hairs behind her ear. Her grand entrance could wait – this seismic spectacle merely illusory, the actual planet continuing its placid orbital journey without deviation.
During the tremor’s third minute, oceanic fury manifested. Seawater spiraled skyward in kilometer-high tornadoes visible even from inland regions.
Coastal worshippers kneeling before crudely carved effigies of goddess Haetis witnessed the unimaginable.
The heavens tore asunder.
The celestial rift expanded, unveiling an endless azure expanse encircling a continental landmass – an island kingdom amidst liquid infinity. Verdant forests and birdsong enveloped this revealed paradise, its heart cradling the sacred Lake of Life where a crystalline palace rose from mirrored waters.
Atlantean mythology materialized before them – the divine realm where Ocean God Haetis, sovereign of seas and marine incarnation, dwelled within her lacustrine sanctum. The sapphire teardrop adorning her brow symbolized life’s primordial font, the wellspring from which Atlantean civilization flowed.
"It’s Haetis’ holy domain!" The awestruck cry echoed globally as hands rose in synchronized reverence – knuckles to foreheads, palms crossed over hearts – their culture’s supreme devotional gesture.
Submerged merfolk gazed upward through liquid veils, witnessing the aerial phenomenon. Unbeknownst to observers, Ye Linlang had already dissolved the Mirage of Atlantis prior to the sky’s rending, seamlessly transitioning all into collective consciousness through pre-planted dream seeds. These psychic anchors, supplemented by system scans for stragglers, optimized Fantasy Points expenditure.
Upon the Divine Throne sat the ocean’s living embodiment. The goddess’ deep blue tresses cascaded around features radiating serene majesty, her cerulean eyes flickering with transient golden patterns. The silver circlet gracing her brow centered a droplet-shaped gem matching the Lake of Life’s hue, its glow accentuating the elegant drapery of her timeless gown.
"Children of Atlantis." The deity’s voice resonated in every mind. "I am Haetis, your slumbering sovereign since last era’s twilight. As cycles renew and civilizations blossom anew, do you retain courage to reclaim greatness?"
An epic tapestry unfurled mentally – ancestral struggles during cosmic convergements, technological marvels from World Fusion epochs, magical synergies with alien cultures. Viewers ached to join these historic tableaux.
"Ten millennia of division ends now." Her gaze pierced geographical barriers. "Through divine inspiration, chosen leaders shall emerge. Let Life’s waters awaken your dormant potential…"
A benedictory shower descended, each drop infused with diluted Lake essence to enhance physiques and mystical attunement. As rain baptized the planet, Ye Linlang manipulated holographic interfaces within her ark.
【Fantasy Points harvested: 170,000,000.
World Tree spatial matrix stabilized.
Planetary axioms rewritten.
Spiritual Energy infusion at 54% – Tier One Intermediate threshold imminent.
156,000 divine power crystals purified from belief energies.
Theo-political framework established with 12 Ocean Heart Fragments distributed across Bases 1-12.
Ancient intellect "Enoch" buried beneath Eastern Continent’s Tribe 42 – activation in 72 hours.】
Satellite overrides completed, Ye Linlang flexed stiff fingers. "System status on inheritors?"
Her eyes glittered reviewing the terraformed world. Three weeks’ labor culminated in Phase One’s success.
【Your Excellency, Major Deity: 123 candidates identified. Access roster?】
