Ark of Life

Tap tap! Tap!

Hurried footsteps echoed through the building as Old Dean Feng Ming made his way to the underground base.

That was the academy's secret base, built beneath the ground, known only to the higher-ups, who also had the authority to enter.

"Old Dean, you're here!"

In the underground base, there were people dressed in gray work uniforms. Seeing the Old Dean come down, one who seemed to be the supervisor stepped forward to speak.

"Xiao Li, how's that matter going? What's the progress?" the Old Dean asked.

Xiao Li nodded, leading the Old Dean to another location.

He was a genius from the Technology Institute, placed here by Old Dean Feng Ming some time ago to conduct secret research.

Tear! Swish—

The two entered a laboratory. It wasn't large, containing only a few controllers, with a large transparent window directly in front.

Xiao Li and the Old Dean walked to the front, their gazes looking down through the window.

Unexpectedly, beneath the underground base, there was an even deeper and larger base!

"Construction is going smoothly, without any problems, but..."

Xiao Li hesitated, looking at the base below, where an indescribable black giant ship lay!

The Old Dean keenly noticed the issue and asked, "But what? What problem has arisen?"

Xiao Li forced a smile and said, "It's the activation time. It's impossible to officially activate it within the time you specified. Even after construction is complete, a large amount of investigation is needed to ensure the Ark's safety."

Hearing this, the Old Dean didn't speak, only forcefully stomped his cane on the ground.

After a long while, he slowly opened his mouth, "Now, humanity is torn apart internally, and at the same time, we are facing enemies from all sides!"

Xiao Li's eyes sank. How could he not know? From the moment Old Dean Feng Ming had him personally handle this matter, he knew that humanity was truly facing extinction. The Ark of Life project was initiated by the Old Dean alone, with only a very few people involved.

This was to avoid causing panic!

In this critical moment, if there was a phenomenon of disunity, then humanity would truly have no chance of survival! "Is there no other way?" Old Dean Feng Ming said, "We need time, but the enemy is not giving us any time at all!"

As he spoke, he pressed his head close to the window, his eyes filled with sorrow as he looked at the Ark below.

That was the Ark of Life, carrying the hope of all humanity! Li Chengtian had not returned since he left, and the last thing he received was a disastrous message from Li Chengtian.

The Seventy-Two Stone Statues in the Wilderness Area had transformed into Blood Cocoons, and within the Blood Cocoons were demon gods from Extraterrestrial.

After reading it, Old Dean Feng Ming felt waves of pain in his heart!

The Beast Tide was vast, coming from all directions. Dealing with just that had exhausted all the academy's strength! And behind them, there was the yet-to-appear Deification Alliance, who knew when they would give him a fatal blow. One wave was not yet settled, and another rose. There were also the unknown demon gods, and Li Chengtian was deeply involved in the battle against the demon gods. Whether he could return safely was a mystery.

Thinking of this, the Old Dean was both angry and hateful, and his body couldn't help but tremble.

Xiao Li quickly reached out to support him, concerned, "Old Dean, you must take care of your health!"

As the Old Dean's personal disciple, he had studied under Feng Ming since he was a child, and now he had gone through decades. He already regarded Old Dean Feng Ming as a father.

Old Dean Feng Ming sat in the chair at the console, took a few deep breaths, and calmed his mood.

Looking at the Ark's data on the stage, Old Dean Feng Ming couldn't help but ask, "What steps are left for the Ark now?"

Xiao Li stepped forward and manipulated the screen, bringing up several images of the Ark.

"These are the remaining steps for the Ark: the defense system, the oxygen system, the ecosystem, and the supply system," Xiao Li said.

Old Dean Feng Ming clicked on each one to examine them closely.

The Ark's hull is made of Black Gold, currently the best defensive material on Ten Thousand Stars, synthesized using the most cutting-edge technology.

The hull can accommodate some special defensive equipment and has a unique ability: absorption and conversion! The hull can completely absorb a specific attack from the enemy and return it! Xiao Li is currently struggling with how to fully integrate the defense system into the hull. The oxygen system is extremely important; whether billions of Ten Thousand Stars humans can survive in space until they reach their new home depends entirely on it!

And the oxygen system's research and development is Xiao Li's proudest masterpiece. It can not only store enough oxygen for billions of humans to use for ten thousand years but also convert other gases similar to oxygen into pure, flawless oxygen! The ecosystem was a requirement proposed by the Old Dean because there would be not only humans but also other creatures.

Moving the Old World's Ten Thousand Stars ecosystem into the Ark reduces the time it takes for all creatures on the Ark to adapt to life in space.

The supply system is an important system for maintaining everyone's food supply. Even Advanced War Gods cannot avoid needing to eat to satisfy their body's hunger.

Although the energy that Martial Artists cultivate is everywhere in the universe, it can only restore mental fatigue and cellular thirst, but it cannot eliminate hunger.

"Xiao Li!"

After reading, Old Dean Feng Ming looked up ahead, his eyes firm. "Time is limited, we can't delay any longer! We must speed up the construction. The front lines can't hold out for many more days!"

Just now, his communicator had brought news from the front lines.

The number of Beast Tide is too large. The monsters in the entire Wilderness Area are rushing towards the Hua Xia City District.

Martial Artist casualties are severe. Even with the help of the Seventy-Two Beast Emperors, there is no way to reduce the casualty rate. They can only barely prevent it from expanding further.

Xiao Li looked at the Old Dean's determined appearance, guessing that the Old Dean might have a solution.

"Old Dean, have you thought of a way?"

If there is a way to speed up the progress, that would be best. After all, he has witnessed the horror of the Beast Tide. In just a few days, he has already lost several communicator friends!

Old Dean Feng Ming shook his head. "I haven't thought of a way, but from now on, I will also join the construction ranks, together with you!"

"This!"

Xiao Li was very surprised. The Old Dean's decision was truly unbelievable to him.

It has been more than twenty years since he moved from the construction front line to behind the scenes, and now, in his twilight years, he has picked up the wrench again! "Old Dean, your body no longer allows you to perform high-intensity work!" Xiao Li said anxiously, his eyebrows pressed tightly together, making them look as if they were connected.

The Old Dean reached out and grabbed Xiao Li's arm. The strength from his arm left Xiao Li speechless.

He saw the Old Dean's original appearance in his eyes. At that time, the Old Dean was high-spirited and unruly. Finally, he sighed and stopped dissuading him.

"Old Dean, I'll take you down and tell you, by the way, that we've already reached this stage."