Upgrade! Psionic Shuttle Rocket!

In modern civilized society, everyone is unconsciously labeled.

Or they are busy, low-level laborers who struggle to improve their lives.

Or perhaps they are idle thugs, their future uncertain.

These labels have not been tested by a true apocalypse.

Even after everyone arrived in the wasteland, the effects hadn't completely faded! As a top scientist from a privileged family, Lü Kuan, after revealing his talent, came into contact with either highly intelligent geniuses or elders of high status and power.

Therefore, in his mind, Virtual Reality technology was always about how to serve himself.

What use is this technology to ordinary people? Besides consuming energy, can it also promote the development of civilization?

However, Su Mo, who had been in contact with the actual Training Ground, knew all too well just how buggy this thing was!

Looking behind him, he saw that Lü Kuan was still pondering the point he had just made.

Su Mo smiled calmly, patted the robot on the shoulder, and slowly walked out of the room.

Before that, he had been thinking about where to find some top-notch scientists to enhance the territory's resources.

But now, Su Mo has been found! Apart from Su Deben, the other eight members are basically top-level figures in their respective fields.

If an alloy can be manufactured and their brain nerves can be connected into it, eight more "god-like" monsters will immediately appear in the territory!

"You want to launch a rocket? Impossible!"

"Although our rocket's outer shell is made of Super Alloy and can withstand water pressure, the Fire Seed Three has not been maintained for too long, and many parts are damaged, and there are no spare materials to repair it!"

"You don't have enough energy for another flight; you're too late!"

Having seemingly figured something out, Lü Kuan once again controlled the robot to emerge, and slowly spoke as he looked at Su Mo was patiently adjusting the rocket parameters.

What he said was true.

Since the launch failures of Kindling One and Kindling Two sparks due to the absurd reason of not having Signature of the Gods.

From Su Deben down to the grassroots staff, everyone in the base felt a sense of despair to varying degrees.

For top scientists like them, this reasoning is even more unacceptable.

Therefore, after the base was attacked, even if everyone survived the attack, no one had any intention of maintaining the rocket, which led to its current fate.

"Lü Kuan, how about we make a bet?"

"What bet!"

"If I can fix this rocket, launch it successfully, and return safely, you..."

Lü Kuan interrupted, "There are no ifs. As long as you can successfully launch it and fulfill our wishes, we are willing to shed our last drop of blood for your development!"

These words were spoken with absolute certainty, without the slightest hesitation.

The failed rocket launch has created a mental block in almost everyone's mind, and they will never be able to find peace of mind until this mental block is removed.

"Alright! Just you wait and see!"

Press the last button and watch as the various facilities inside the rocket cavity begin to extend in an orderly manner, inspecting the overall condition of the rocket.

Su Mo stood up, took a deep look at the robot's empty eye sockets, and walked out of the room again.

Lü Kuan, not idle either, slowly walked to the porthole and lowered his head.

This is a switch.

Although he was very curious about how Su Mo would accomplish this feat, he still gave others the opportunity to come out and witness Su Mo's glory.

All those who remained knew the difficulty of repairing the rocket, and even more so, the difficulty of replenishing its energy.

But in their eyes, this man named "Su Mo" exuded a kind of confidence!

"System, list out all the rocket upgrade methods for me, as long as the cost is no more than 60,000 points!"

Last time, I accumulated nearly 110,000 Survival Points! But considering that I spent more than 20,000 to upgrade the control program of the entire base, I only have 87,000 Survival Points left.

Some of these points should be reserved in case of a "battle" with the Ocean God.

Therefore, almost all of Su Mo's assets could be used for rockets.

With a flash of light, the rocket's upgrade panel popped up this time.

[Fire Seed Three carrier rocket (damage -67%) (energy shortage -42%)]

[Description]: The rocket adopts a two-and-a-half-stage configuration, consisting of 6 boosters, a core first stage, a core second stage, a spacecraft fairing, a small satellite, and an escape tower. It has a strong payload capacity and can overcome the limitations of gravity to successfully accelerate into space orbit.

[Upgrade Direction 1]: Heavy Launch Vehicle Rocket: Repair all damage to the rocket's outer shell and upgrade it to achieve greater strength and lightweight. Structurally, triple the number of boosters to 18, effectively providing six times the previous payload capacity. Upgrade all power output methods to further optimize speed requirements. However, because this design involves more boosters and power, the energy required will increase tenfold. The upgrade requires Survival Points (46,520; replenishment energy: 125,800).

[Upgrade Option Two]: Falcon Space Rocket: This upgrade involves directly modifying damaged sections and drastically altering the rocket's overall shape to create a spaceship-like design, better suited to space requirements. The modified design will also include a degree of redesign of the propulsion boosters and dual cores, providing powerful thrust while also considering energy output for the Return Capsule, achieving clean recovery. However, due to the reduced overall size, this space rocket will have some limitations in pressure resistance, making it suitable for short-range launches. Upgrade requires 35250 Survival Points (Replenishment Energy: 28600).

[Upgrade Option 3]: Disposable Impact Rocket: Significantly reduce the rocket's size, internal load, and energy requirements. While maintaining the same material composition and pressure resistance, this greatly reduces material loss after a launch failure, allowing for subsequent launches. However, due to the reduced space, all internal facilities will be proportionally compressed, including the Return Capsule. It can only be used to launch satellites and requires 21,900 Survival Points (energy replenishment: 15,000).

[Upgrade Direction 4]: Youneng Shuttle Rocket: Combining all the advantages, this rocket, which incorporates psionic crystals, will undergo unimaginable changes in its outer shell. It will completely ignore pressure unless it reaches a certain level.

Its interior will also be infused with psionic energy, bringing about earth-shattering changes.

On the Return Capsule, thanks to psionic energy, the success rate of the return is as high as 100%, and no accidents will occur. Moreover, after choosing this upgrade method, the rocket's "shuttle" characteristic will ignore any speed limit and most rule restrictions.

However, because this design involves the power of the psionic level, the energy required will also increase fiftyfold, requiring 60,000 Survival Points (795,000 energy replenishment points).

Hiss. Not to mention that the upgrade method provided by the upgraded system is much better, the requirements have also changed dramatically compared to before.

Looking from the first item to the fourth, and then back to the first, Su Mo couldn't help but gasp.

There are four upgrade methods, but since it requires carrying people and returning, the third option is definitely ruled out.

The first option was also cancelled because it consumed too much energy, yet the upgrade direction was shifted to the least needed power source.

The remaining energy sources are the second and fourth items.

The second option is less expensive. Although it may reduce the ability to withstand pressure to some extent, it is the most cost-effective choice overall.

The fourth item is expensive, not only in terms of Survival Points, but also in terms of energy consumption of up to 800,000. In addition, a dark blue crystal appeared in Su Mo's hand when he reached into the void.

Since he obtained this item last time, even after opening hundreds of Gold Treasure Chest, he has never seen it again.

The probability of this thing appearing is very strange.

You can get one from the very first Silver Treasure Chest, but it's still hard to find even from the epic chest.

But without a doubt, the value of this thing far surpasses that of the Hope in some respects, and even surpasses everything else in Su Mo except for the system! Even epic-level items cannot compare to it.

"I originally planned to save this crystal until I had enough Survival Points to use as a catalyst for upgrading my shelter."

But now

"If other upgrade methods have a chance of failure in Return Capsule, I have to choose this option, otherwise it will be too late to upgrade later!"

After weighing the pros and cons, Su Mo quickly made a decision.

The products are good, but you still need to be alive to enjoy them.

Upgraded to Youneng Shuttle Rocket, based on its described attributes, it's highly likely that the divine barrier won't be able to stop him, and the Ocean God will be able to find him.

But as long as we find the Ocean God, all these expenses will be completely worth it!

"I choose upgrade option four!"

From an angle not visible through the upper porthole, Su Mo quietly stepped forward and fastened the Psionic Crystal to the gap in the rocket.

As soon as he finished speaking, 60,000 Survival Points were immediately deducted and transformed into a type Fire Seed Three that emitted a gentle green light towards the front.

From below, this rocket looks like a tall building, inspiring awe.

But under the green light, its appearance gradually began to blur, turning into a shimmering, water-like ripple.

Radial halos emanated from the location where the Psionic Crystal was placed, eventually circling at the top before returning.

The upgrade process is as simple as ever, yet full of rhythm.

After ten seconds of fusion time, the rocket's outer shell could no longer withstand the repeated heating and forging.

As if summoned, all the internal parts slowly flew out and began to dance in the air.

Su Mo, standing below, watched this change with great interest.

But behind the porthole, the robot that had just switched to Su Deben was so shocked that it sat down on the ground.

The next second, Su Deben, recognizing the technology, immediately withdrew from control and returned it to Lü Kuan Lü Kuan, who would then determine the nature of the technology in the outside world.

After Lü Kuan was released, he wasn't much better off than Su Deben.

Looking at the parts floating around in the void, he was like watching a deity, pressing his face against the window and instinctively widening his eyes.

As the robot's visual system zoomed in, he saw a familiar light in each of the parts.

"This is... Psionic energy?"

"Su Mo actually has something that can bind it inside an object?"

No one answered his question. Apart from Oreo's slightly excited sizzling, the only sound in the entire base was the creaking of the parts slowly changing.

Five minutes later, it became the slowest upgrade in history.

With all components updated, the entire rocket began to quietly reassemble under the system's green light constraint.

Unlike the previous retro rocket design.

This psionic rocket can truly be called science fiction!