Global Catastrophe: I Became the World Tree-Chapter 179 - 149 Containing the Forbidden Zone Expansion_2

Chapter 179: Chapter 149 Containing the Forbidden Zone Expansion_2

"Yes!" the Mutated Parrot nodded.

Then it turned to Wang Feng who was beside and asked, "The superpower within your body should have almost fully recovered, right?"

The called upon Wang Feng quickly came back to his senses from his excitement. He felt the condition inside his body and found the superpower had completely replenished.

"Yes, it has recovered," he said, and without daring to delay any further, immediately began to use his Fire Serpent ability.

This time, as he used his superpower, he found that with a continuous supply of Spiritual Energy as replenishment, wielding his superpower had become even more adept.

The Fire Serpent in his hands, with the continuous injection of flames, saw its temperature rising sharply.

degrees, 2000 degrees, 2500 degrees. When the temperature exceeded 2500 degrees and approached the 3000-degree mark, the terrifying heat made the surrounding air distort.

Even Chen Dalong, who had the strongest physical body, couldn’t stand it and took two slow steps back.

Finally, the Fire Serpent’s temperature reached 3000 degrees. By then, Wang Feng was once again sweating profusely. Even with the constant supply of Spiritual Energy, he felt a sense of inadequacy.

He knew this was probably the limit he could reach at his current stage.

Fortunately, he had finally accomplished it.

With a flick of his wrist, the Fire Serpent shot out, flying at an extremely fast speed into the restricted zone.

Soon, the Fire Serpent landed on a rock. The terrifying high temperature exploded, directly causing the surface of the rock to show signs of melting.

This attack was likely enough to kill any First Order Mutant Animal.

Although the attack was terrifying, everyone’s attention was on the Mutated Parrot. They waited with a mix of nervousness and anticipation for the answer.

"It worked. After the flame reaches 3000 degrees, it can indeed neutralize that Corrosive Energy." In this moment, Ye Feng’s tone also carried a hint of excitement.

After he finished speaking, he immediately looked towards Bai Yinghui.

Now that the test results were out, they had only gleaned an important piece of information.

The key was how to make good use of this information.

Bai Yinghui furrowed his brows in thought.

A high temperature of 3000 degrees was indeed challenging because achieving this temperature required considering other factors. Otherwise, a nuclear bomb would solve everything.

Suddenly, a type of artillery shell emerged in his mind.

"If we need a high temperature of 3000 degrees, we can use Thermostatic Shells to address this problem. They are costly, but in terms of overall effectiveness, they are definitely better than direct bombing," Bai Yinghui said immediately.

Thermostatic Shells are known as sub-nuclear weapons, containing powders of metals such as aluminum, magnesium, titanium, and zirconium, which burn rapidly at high temperatures, releasing a vast amount of heat.

Therefore, when a Thermostatic Shell explodes, its thermal and pressure effects reach a terrifying level, capable of destroying defensive structures within 500 meters.

Regular grenade launchers can reach the required temperature only at the explosion’s center, probably covering less than 2 meters, but a Thermostatic Shell would cover 500 meters.

Thus, the effect of a single Thermostatic Shell might be equivalent to that of 250 grenade launchers.

Of course, in terms of value, a Thermostatic Shell costs more than 250 grenade launchers, but sometimes you can’t just look at the cost; you have to consider the actual situation.

If he applied to the state for 100,000 grenade launchers, there is an eighty percent chance of being refused or delayed.

But if he explained the danger of the restricted zone and then applied for 400 Thermostatic Shells, even if he couldn’t get them all, he would at least get more than half.

After hearing this, Ye Feng tilted his head slightly and couldn’t help asking, "Thermostatic Shells are known as sub-nuclear weapons, which I have heard of, but isn’t it said that their temperature only reaches 2500 degrees?"

"Yes, the usual Thermostatic Shell is indeed 2500 degrees, but that doesn’t mean the temperature can’t be increased."

"A conventional Thermostatic Shell, besides considering temperature, also needs to create a terrifying pressure of 500 kilograms in an area the size of a fingernail upon explosion, in order to collapse all defensive structures."

"But now we don’t need such heavy pressure, so let the scientific research department adjust the metallic powder inside so the temperature of the Thermostatic Shell can be raised by another 500 degrees. I believe that won’t be a problem."

Hearing Bai Yinghui say this, Ye Feng finally nodded his head in realization. Anyway, he didn’t understand these matters. As long as the other party could really do it, that was enough.

"Good, move as quickly as possible on your end. The restricted zone is expanding every day. We can’t delay..."

The Mutated Parrot was only halfway through speaking when it suddenly turned its head to look in the direction of the restricted area.

Witnessing this all-too-familiar scene, Bai Yinghui’s heart skipped a beat.

What is the restricted area up to this time?

Before he could ask, the Mutated Parrot spoke again, "You can stop the bombing now; all the Corrosive Energy has retracted underground."

Bai Yinghui: ???

"So our plan has failed again?" he couldn’t help but ask.

With all the Corrosive Energy shrunk below ground, how could they continue to bomb?

"No, it’s different now. This proves that the other side has backed down! I’ve observed before that the expansion of the restricted area requires energy."

"And the source of this energy comes partly from Mutated Animals and partly from Spiritual Energy."

"Spiritual Energy exists in the air, and although some of it does seep underground, the amount is minuscule. So, for the restricted area to expand, it needs to bring the Corrosive Energy to the surface to draw in and absorb the Spiritual Energy from the air."

"Then we just keep an eye on it and start bombing as soon as it emerges. Even if we can’t destroy this restricted area completely, we can greatly slow down its expansion rate," Ye Feng said, in a rather good mood.

Honestly, when he had invited the military over, he had only done so tentatively, without too much expectation that they would actually solve the problem.

Though the problem remains unsolved, slowing the expansion rate of the restricted area effectively gives him ample time to grow.

He is only a Fifth Order now, but just because he can’t solve the problem at this level doesn’t mean he won’t be able to when he reaches the Sixth or Seventh Order.

Upon hearing this, Bai Yinghui’s expression relaxed slightly as well. Although the "time bomb" was still ticking, as long as the detonation could be delayed, he was willing to accept that.

Just a year or two’s delay might change the situation entirely.

What humans need most now is time.

"I will also have the Thermostatic Shells modified as soon as possible. Besides that, I still hope we can start collaborating on the Spirit Fruit soon," Bai Yinghui said immediately.

"No problem. As soon as you come up with an appropriate price, you can come and buy Spirit Fruits from me at any time," Ye Feng responded right away.

However, he put a heavy emphasis on the words "appropriate price."

Bai Yinghui nodded, acknowledging that they indeed needed to quickly strengthen their power and that he was willing to accept a bit of a loss.

Song Bai Yinghui was ready to lead his team away.

However, the research team led by Liu Zhi requested to stay behind to continue studying this Corrosive Energy.

Hearing such a request made Bai Yinghui a bit troubled, but Ye Feng expressed his support and guaranteed their safety.

If Liu Zhi and his team could really figure something out, it would also be beneficial for him.

Seeing that the Mutated Parrot had expressed his stance, Bai Yinghui had nothing more to say and soon led his team away. There was still much for him to attend to.

Upon returning to Yang City, Bai Yinghui immediately compiled all the data from the exploration of the restricted area and reported it up the chain, sending it to the capital military district.

He also included his own suggestions at the end of the report.

He hoped the nation would mobilize its resources to conduct a large-scale national reconnaissance to search for the existence of other restricted areas.

The restricted areas are just too bizarre and too dangerous.

If they could be discovered early, like here at Small Phoenix Mountain, that would be one thing; the area isn’t too large and can still be considered within a controllable range.

But if allowed to expand unchecked, once they reach tens or hundreds of kilometers in scale, they might become unsolvable.

After all, with such an extensive area, no amount of shells would suffice to fill it up. freewёbnoνel.com

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