149: Storm precursors and the launch of the "Ark"

The establishment of the Spark Alliance was like lighting countless faint fireflies in a dark forest.

Although their light was weak, they echoed each other, stubbornly resisting the night that shrouded the world.

However, beneath the calm surface, the undercurrents were becoming increasingly turbulent.

Through the intermittent information relayed by the Spark Alliance, Wen Youyi pieced together an unsettling trend: recently, the fluctuations of the spirit net seemed to have become more active and aggressive.

That intangible sensation of extraction had become faintly perceptible even to some low-level Cultivators with keen perception.

At the same time, reports of Cultivator demonic possession and Secret Realm riots from various places had increased significantly, as if an invisible hand were frantically plucking the strings, inciting chaos and negative emotions.

They are accelerating... Firefly looked at the intelligence summarized by Wen Youyi, her expression grave.

The web weaver seems to be preparing for a large-scale harvest, or... it is accumulating nutrients for some greater action.

Wang Wu also added his feelings from his activities outside: The atmosphere everywhere is very oppressive, like the sultriness before a storm. Small rumors are circulating in the dark, saying things like the great catastrophe is coming and fate is sealed, which is causing panic.

The storm was brewing.

Everyone realized that the window of time left for them was closing rapidly.

The enemy had likely lost patience and was preparing to use more direct and violent means to purge all unstable factors.

Inside the Shelter, the atmosphere, which had just relaxed a little, tightened again.

We cannot wait any longer. Wen Youyi stood before the altar, his gaze sweeping over every resolute face.

We must launch the ark project ahead of schedule!

The ark project was the final concept proposed by Wen Youyi, combining the ancient altar, Star Core Power, and all research results—it was not to build a fixed sanctuary, but to create a mobile fortress capable of traversing the cracks in the rules and even briefly jumping out of the shackles of the cradle!

This ark would take the restored ancient altar as its core, Star Core Power as its power source, star chain and internal circulation as supplies, and the Spirit Disturbance Array and composite interference Domain as shields, becoming a true hope-bearing vessel capable of carrying the sparks of civilization and finding a way out in a desperate situation!

Originally, this plan was still in the stage of theoretical perfection and technical reserves, and it was still a long way from actual implementation.

But the rapidly deteriorating external situation forced Wen Youyi to move it forward.

The altar restoration is over 60% complete, and core functions have basically been restored. With the supplementation of star chain and operation poaching (although paused, the reserves remain), there is enough energy to support a short-distance voyage. Senior Brother Zhang reported on the technical preparations.

The second-generation Spirit Disturbance Array and composite interference Domain have been integrated and can cover the entire Shelter range. Theoretically, they can interfere with most detection and low-intensity attacks. Firefly added.

The internal ecosystem is basically stable, and star moss can provide continuous life nourishment and energy buffering. Wang Wu, who was in charge of internal affairs, also gave an affirmative answer.

The technical conditions were initially met; what remained was determination and courage.

This is an adventure. Wen Youyi said frankly.

The process of voyage may generate huge energy and rule fluctuations, which may expose our location. We may encounter the main force of the Scavenger or even... get lost in the endless turbulence of rules.

He looked at the crowd: However, if we stay here, once the opponent launches a general attack, we will also be in great danger. By proactively voyaging, we can at least take control of our own destiny and fight for that glimmer of survival!

There was no hesitation, no flinching.

Zhao Iron Pillar was the first to step out: Boss, I'm with you! I've had enough of this stifling life. Whether we live or die, let's give it a shot!

Senior Brother Zhang pushed his glasses, his eyes firm: Aren't all our efforts for this very moment?

Firefly, Wang Wu, and others also expressed their stance, with only determination in their eyes.

Good! Wen Youyi slapped the altar heavily.

Then let us... set sail!

The plan was set for midnight three days later, when the power of the starry sky was most active, to launch the ark for the first, and perhaps last, breakout!

Inside the Shelter, the final countdown began.

All non-essential items were packed away, energy circuits were repeatedly checked, and everyone was adjusting their state, preparing to meet that unknown journey.

Under the starlight, the ark of hope was about to weigh anchor.

Sailing towards the storm, and also sailing towards... a possible dawn.