97: Chapter 97 Lunar Wonders: The First Phase of the "Guanghan Palace" Structure Completed

Before the excitement from the first Earth-Moon quantum video call could subside, the Phase Two expansion project of the "Guanghan Palace" base reached another thrilling milestone—the main structure has been completely topped out!

With the terrifying construction efficiency of the "Nuwa" platform, the main structure project, which was originally planned to take several months, actually entered its final stages in just a few short weeks. At this moment, at the construction site of the Moon Base, the hoisting operation for the final and largest core dome module was underway.

This dome module, with a diameter exceeding fifty meters, would weigh an astronomical amount on Earth, but in the low-gravity environment of the Moon, controlled by the base's large engineering robotic arm, it was like a lightweight silver giant bowl. Under the precise guidance of the intelligent system, it slowly rose and moved toward its final preset position.

Inside the base, all non-essential work had been suspended. The lunar personnel gathered in front of observation windows or watched through internal monitoring screens, holding their breath as they witnessed this historic moment. Wang Yan stood before the main control console, his hands slightly clenched, his eyes fixed on various data points and real-time footage. Even the flourishing green plants inside the ecological pod seemed to sense this special atmosphere, swaying gently under the artificial breeze.

At the Earth Command Center, Elder Chen and a group of high-level officials were also watching in real-time via the quantum link. The image was clear and stable, without any delay, as if they were standing right there on the lunar surface.

"Report! The hoisting trajectory is normal, and the offset is within the allowable range!"

"Ten meters to the docking interface... five meters... three meters..."

"Contact!"

The edge of the massive dome module met the supporting structure below with a perfect fit, producing a low, muffled sound transmitted through the structure. Immediately following that, the automatic locking mechanism activated, producing a series of crisp "click" sounds.

"All locking points confirmed in place!"

"Seal ring pressure test is normal!"

"Structural stress sensor readings are stable and meet design expectations!"

The moment the final piece of test data was reported, confirming the perfect success of the docking—

Inside the "Guanghan Palace" base, deafening cheers erupted! Engineers and scientists hugged and high-fived each other, many of them moved to tears. At this moment, all the hardships and all the sweat transformed into an unparalleled sense of achievement and pride.

Wang Yan took a deep breath, suppressing his surging emotions. Speaking into the communicator, his voice loud and trembling, he announced to Earth: "Reporting to the Motherland! Reporting to Elder Chen! The main structure of the 'Guanghan Palace' base Phase Two expansion project—completely topped out!"

The Earth Command Center also instantly boiled over with excitement! Looking at the magnificent complex on the screen, which now formed a continuous metallic glint against the backdrop of the lunar starry sky, Elder Chen's eyes filled with tears.

"Good! Excellent!" he said repeatedly. "Comrades, you have made history! On the Moon, you have built a true, solid home for our Dragon Kingdom!"

The live broadcast, synchronized through official media, allowed hundreds of millions of Dragon Kingdom citizens on Earth to witness this miracle. On social platforms, "Guanghan Palace Topping Out" instantly shot to the top of the trending list, followed by a series of "Explosive" tags.

"My God! How long has it been? A lunar city has been built just like that?"

"Is this the speed of 'Nuwa'? That's terrifying!"

"Tears in my eyes! Our journey is the sea of stars, not just empty words!"

"Salute to all aerospace workers! You are our pride!"

On the lunar surface, Wang Yan and several leaders stepped out of the airlock, dressed in spacesuits, standing before the now-completed massive base. Multiple cameras captured this shocking scene from different angles: the first large-scale permanent extra-terrestrial structural complex in human history stood majestically on the silent far side of the Moon. Its silver-gray dome reflected a cold light under the sun, contrasting with the distant blue Earth to form a magnificent picture worthy of being recorded in the annals of human history.

Inside the "Zhulong" safehouse, Lin Mo looked at this lunar wonder with a gratified smile on his face. This "Guanghan Palace" that had risen from the ground was not just a base, but a declaration and a symbol. It announced that the Dragon Kingdom, and even humanity, truly possessed the capability for long-term survival and development in an extra-terrestrial world.