Arriving at X First Camp

On the BW ship.

The radio has been broadcasting across all channels every few hours since yesterday.

"This is the bridge of the B.W. Liner. This ship is scheduled to arrive at the planned landing point of the Imaginary New Continent - East Coast Alpha Port at 16:00 UTC today. Repeat, estimated arrival time: 16:00 UTC today, landing point: East Coast Alpha Port of the New Continent."

"The First Stage of the construction plan for the new camp will commence upon landing. All personnel are required to strictly adhere to the instructions of the working group and disembark in an orderly manner according to the predetermined batches and channels."

"The first batch of personnel to disembark are the engineering and security team, responsible for the construction of port modules and security. Subsequent batches and specific operational instructions will be released through this channel and regional broadcasts."

"To reiterate: During the initial landing phase, unauthorized departure from the designated safe zone for exploration is strictly prohibited. Again, unauthorized departure from the ship and leaving the safe zone is strictly prohibited. All working group leaders are requested to immediately conduct final equipment checks and personnel verification."

"Bridge section of B.W. Liner, broadcast complete."

Inside the room at this moment.

Kevin and the others were already fully prepared, wearing specially made equipment.

Of course, these body armor pieces don't offer much protection; they mainly consist of more pockets and some specialized containers.

These are all used to store medicines, drugs, and special items that may be used at any time.

"Let's go up to the deck and take a look. We should be able to see the coastline by now."

As he spoke, Kevin pushed open the door, and the group followed him, walking upwards. Before long, they passed through the passage and arrived at the top deck.

Apart from them, most people were kept inside their rooms, as things would become even more chaotic as they approached the shore.

Order is very important.

Many people had been cooped up on the ship for over two months, and now that they were about to dock, their hearts were naturally filled with excitement.

The group reached the top of the deck.

Besides them, there were some other things to see, but Kevin didn't recognize most of them.

I thought I'd see Jin.

Gon looked around and said with some regret.

"It's alright, he can't escape. You'll definitely have to meet him after you disembark; you might even have to spend time together on the journey to the New Continent."

Biscuit next to him, winked and said with a smile.

Standing on the deck and gazing into the distance, one can already faintly see the coastline stretching to the horizon directly in front of the ship.

The coastline stretched as far as the eye could see.

Imaginary New Continent.

A continent that is relatively far from human society.

Even with current human ship technology, it would take several months to reach that destination.

Without advancements in ship speed technology, this continent is not of high value.

The major powers in human society don't need to vie for another continent.

Countries that need land resources don't have the capacity to develop such distant areas.

Soon, the ship docked.

Clearly, various contingency plans had been prepared beforehand, and the landing site was a natural harbor.

The port is situated on flat land.

First, a large number of mechanical construction tools and prefabricated building materials were shipped out of the ships. These components were clearly precisely designed and pre-produced, like giant building blocks.

Under the direction of a large number of engineers, efficient modular construction began around the temporary anchorage.

Cranes are hoisting standardized steel frames, wall modules, and platform bases. Workers are skillfully assembling and fixing them, producing a dense metallic clanging sound.

The entire process operates like a pre-programmed sequence, at an astonishing speed.

All the compatible materials seem to have been planned in advance.

Almost instantly, the place transformed into a large construction site, with multiple parties commencing work across the board.

Clearly, there was prior planning and preparation, and everything appeared to be in perfect order.

"To make the performance complete, it seems only a very few people knew about the sacrificial Succession Ceremony performed on hundreds of thousands of King before the Succession War began."

Seeing this, Men Qi guessed.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have prepared so thoroughly.

The temporary port was set up in a short time, and it was ready for use in less than two hours.

More equipment and materials were sent out, and some of the crew members were released and began to join the ranks.

Soon, all sorts of materials were transported out and piled up outside, forming a mountain.

The B.W. Liner, a colossal vessel resembling a steel whale, rested quietly in the natural harbor.

At this moment, its enormous body had almost transformed into a busy beehive.

Numerous hatches gaped open on both sides and the bottom of the hull, like the slots and openings of a honeycomb.

Robust lifting platforms, conveyor belts, and cranes extend from various openings, busily handling supplies and people.

Containers, construction machinery, bundles of building materials, and tightly wrapped supply boxes were continuously hoisted and slid down, piling up into rolling hills on the temporary dock.

Staff members in various uniforms moved like ants along the piers and gangplanks connecting the ships to the shore.

Numerous Drone flew overhead, buzzing as they planned, filmed, and guided the entire site.

Small transport vehicles shuttled along the planned temporary lanes, their engines roaring and the sounds of people bustling about.

This scene is imbued with the immense power of industrial order.

The troops that had arrived earlier began constructing temporary defensive lines on the outermost perimeter, since this was New Continent and no one knew what kind of wild beasts lurked outside.

It's even quite possible that the wild animals here haven't seen humans in a long time, and if they launch an attack, that would be troublesome.

There are too many people here; it will cause panic.

At this point, Kevin and the others couldn't be impatient; they remained quietly on the deck, watching and waiting.

Keep in mind that there are over 200,000 people on this ship; just unloading the materials and people could take several days.

Moreover, they must act in conjunction with the Twelve Zodiacs.

The Twelve Zodiacs, while on the ship, served as important decision-makers in various departments.

They must complete the handover of their work before they can leave; at least in terms of work ethic and professional attitude, the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches are beyond question.

We've already reached this Imaginary New Continent, there's no rush. Can't you see that Beyond is also waiting patiently?

Or rather, he's busier Beyond and the Twelve Zodiacs right now, because he's really busy assembling his troops.

"I'll leave Lorraine to you for now; I'm going to help them out."

"That's when Bianluoke spoke up."

"Honestly, you're making me sound like a child."

Lorraine, floating in the bubble, said somewhat discontentedly, then manipulated the bubble to float next to Melusina, and the two began to chat and laugh.

The group disembarked through their own passageways and happened to run into Jin, who was also disembarking.

Besides Jin, there are two other Nen user I've never seen before, who seem to be Jin's teammates.

"Stop looking, the others are making preparations for their trip."

Jin seemed to have guessed what everyone wanted to ask, and spoke directly.

Clearly, he couldn't have taken only two people with him to the Dark Continent.

However, Kevin and the others just looked at him with a half-smile.

Faced with such a gaze, Jin could only stand awkwardly in place, his eyes drifting towards Gon standing behind him.

"Long time no see, Gon."

As soon as he opened his mouth...

The people around couldn't help but blink and make a disdainful sound.

"Tsk, what a scumbag."

"It's been so long, oh my god."

"Is this why you haven't been acting right these past few days?"

People around started pointing and whispering, including Kim's teammates.

"Shut up, you guys!"

Gon simply walked over with his eyes open and a calm expression, looking up at Jin.

Jin was no longer embarrassed and just stared at the other person.

Gon Jie said, "Yeah, it's been a long time, Jin."

Gon didn't have many thoughts on whether Jin had fulfilled his responsibilities.

I have so much to tell you.

Gon suddenly said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Jin gave a somewhat awkward smile.

"Um, but I'll probably be very busy these next few days, I have a lot to prepare—"

"What a scumbag! How could you say that?"

Biscuit chimed in with her own comment.

One of Kim's teammates couldn't help but cover his forehead, unable to bear watching.

"It's okay, there's plenty of time later." Gon didn't seem to feel too regretful.

Jin nodded and said, "Okay, let's talk after we get on the ship. It'll take some time to get to the Gatekeeper, there's plenty of time."

"Uh-huh."

The first meeting between father and son was so uneventful.

However, no one disturbed them, leaving the two behind and continuing on their own.

The two of them remained behind him to talk.

We made our way to the port and arrived at an open space a few hundred meters away on the shore.

Kim then came over and spoke to Kevin.

"We'll board Morel's ship and head to the Gatekeeper. On the ocean, his ships and abilities are beyond question."

The last time I went to pick up Kevin, I was also on Morel's boat, and this time was no different.

There were more people, but Morel's boat wasn't small either, so it wasn't a problem at all.

"Based on the initial setup of the campsite, it will probably take another week, so we'll have to stay here for a week."

Kevin nodded; he had anticipated this and was therefore prepared.

Soon, the entire ship began to move.

Below the B.W. Hall, in the ship's lower hold, there was a lot of machinery stored, and the crew members began to disembark one by one.

All sorts of supplies piled up almost completely on the shore of the bathhouse.

People kept going up and down.

Soon, the area within several kilometers of the riverbank was filled with all sorts of people.

As far as the eye can see, along the vast coastline stretching for several kilometers from the temporary port, a rapid colonization by human organizations is unfolding.

Nearly twenty mercury-scented landers, following predetermined group numbers, quickly filled the designated areas like flowing blood.

Construction vehicles, including bulldozers, excavators, and pile drivers, roared deafeningly.

Where the tracks rolled, towering ancient trees crashed down, and rocks cracked and shattered, clearing a flat base for the camp.

The rising dust was shaped like a low-hanging yellow cloud.

Then, as if by magic, rows of standardized barracks, warehouses, and command posts built from prefabricated panels began to rise from the ground at a visible speed.

The metal frame gleamed with a cold, hard light in the sunlight.

Huge white warehouses sprang up like mushrooms after rain.

Temporary roads were compacted and paved, dividing the area into different functional zones in a grid pattern.

Further away, clusters of tents in various colors spread like a creeping carpet, rapidly covering the cleared land and expanding toward the mainland.

The air was filled with the stench of diesel exhaust, fresh sawdust, mud, and sweat.

The shouts of those lacking mercury, the clanging of tools, and the roar of engines.

The place is so popular that it's become excessively noisy, with too much background noise.

It's been ablaze for three days since it came ashore.

With all supplies and personnel safely landed, B·W Hall will set sail again for its return.

Next time, he will bring more BW Halls, and transport more people and supplies here.

As the massive cruise ship departed, several smaller ocean-going cruise ships remained behind.

One of them was Morel's ship.

However, several other ships were anchored nearby.

Kevin and the others spotted Beyond and his team.

I didn't see all the missing members of the other party's core team, but the surrounding area was full of all sorts of people.

Not all of them are Nen user; a significant number are ordinary people as well.

Ce spent the entire afternoon observing from a distance with binoculars, roughly estimating the enemy's personnel and their composition.

There are probably around 2,600 people. Of course, there may be others who haven't shown up or are working elsewhere, since there are just too many people here.

"The personnel composition is quite diverse, including scholars from various disciplines, construction workers, soldiers, and special forces, all of whom are currently understaffed."

After listening, Bisi asked with some curiosity.

"Did Beyond still choose the large-scale operation mode?"

After all, both Kim and the others opted for a streamlined operational model.

This is also because their quota is limited.

"Based on the information and my previous experience in the Dark Continent, he may be preparing to use these ordinary people as test subjects for exploration."

Kevin muttered to himself.

This is very easy to understand.

Core personnel are extremely valuable, but many creatures and environments on the Dark Continent are unreasonable.

If core personnel are lost, the losses will be too great, while these soldiers and special forces who do not play a significant role are not that valuable.

However, the effects of the environment and the Nen ability of some creatures on them are not significantly different from those on Nen user.

This method can be used to foresee danger or to understand the abilities and lethal methods of these strange creatures.

It can also serve various other purposes in normal times, so it's a worthwhile deal no matter how you look at it.

The teams from the five major power organizations mentioned above have personally proven this point, which is very useful.

The once-popular Beyond, had used the same method before, so he chose to do the same thing again this time.