However, even so, further statistical work still needs to be done.
Fortunately, Zhang Huanyun and Cao Dezhi, as the heads of the management team, do not need to do these tasks. They only need to be able to read reports, and the rest will be handled by other specialists.
Just like now, the Federation government has sent an entire laboratory to assist them with this experiment.
Soon, the reports were submitted one after another.
"Old Cao, this test shell is loaded with standard propellant, designed with 30% of the power of Level 12 Cannon Shell. According to Mo Yuan, this should be Level 9 Fixed Soul Guidance Cannon Shell, but I don't think it looks quite right." Zhang Huanyun scratched his head in confusion.
"Moreover, the purpose of this test is to verify the stability and explosive effect of the projectile in the Deep Abyss environment, not to pursue maximum destructive power. If it were to unleash its full power, wow, hiss—"
Zhang Huanyun has once again made a contribution to the fight against climate change on Douluo Star.
"I know," Cao Dezhi said, "But look at the picture on this floor."
Zhang Huanyun zoomed in on the twelfth-to-last view.
In the footage, the original rock face of that layer is no longer visible; instead, there is a continuous scorched area.
The once dense cluster of Six-Clawed Bat Lair is now reduced to just a few scattered openings revealing the gray rock face.
The ground was littered with a large amount of debris; some pieces still retained the shapes of wings and claws, while most were so broken that they were unrecognizable.
"The density of Deep Abyss creatures on this level has decreased by about 90%," Cao Dezhi said, looking at the data panel. "The Lair of the Six-Clawed Bat have been largely destroyed, and the remaining individuals are moving to deeper levels."
Zhang Huanyun brought up the surveillance windows of the back floors.
The footage shows a large number of Deep Abyss creatures surging down from above, including many Six-Clawed Bat, as well as some other types of Deep Abyss creatures mixed in.
The original Deep Abyss creatures on these previous levels are also moving to lower levels; the entire level is shifting downwards.
They look more like refugees fleeing a disaster than those terrifying "invasive species."
"From this perspective, it seems that these Deep Abyss creatures cannot regenerate indefinitely. Even if they can cause massive damage in one go, it doesn't seem that they can all regenerate directly," Cao Dezhi pondered.
This is another benefit of surveillance: it allows them to gradually investigate more secrets of the Deep Abyss.
Zhang Huanyun then brought up the windows near the middle section.
The scenes on these floors were much quieter than on the twelfth floor, with only scattered traces of explosions.
"Sigh, looks like I wasn't ruthless enough."
Zhang Huanyun leaned back in her chair, watching the moving Deep Abyss creature signal dots on the Monitor.
The data panel displays real-time statistics for each level: number of explosion impact points, estimated number of Deep Abyss creature deaths, and the environmental integrity of each level.
"Where's the core information?"
Upon hearing this, the staff quickly switched the data to another Monitor.
The above are the monitoring results for each core layer. Each core layer has an independent monitoring device that records the changes in the core's state before and after the explosion.
Indeed, Mo Yuan, who was well-versed in the nature of the Deep Abyss, had long ago developed a special monitoring Soul Tool for the core of the Deep Abyss, which was also launched along with these Fixed Soul Guidance Cannon Shell.
With the Star of Eden, the secrets of the Deep Abyss were almost completely revealed to Mo Yuan, and those Plane Barrier couldn't stop him from making his moves.
The monitoring devices showed that the cores of the first to thirty-sixth layers were intact, indicating that this explosion posed no threat to these near-limit-level Deep Abyss emperors.
The core monitoring data for the middle thirty-six floors fluctuated, but showed no signs of breaking, and were clearly still barely holding on.
As for the remaining thirty-six floors, the core information wasn't very good, giving off a sense of impending doom.
How much of the monitoring equipment was lost in the explosion?
"Twenty-four monitoring devices were deployed, and twenty-one are still functioning normally," a staff member explained rapidly while frantically typing on the keyboard. "The three damaged units were affected by the explosion, but the core monitoring devices were reinforced and undamaged. Hopefully, their self-diagnostic and maintenance functions will be able to complete their work."
Zhang Huanyun nodded, picked up the communicator, and dialed Mo Yuan's number.
After the call connected, Zhang Huanyun said, " Parliament Speaker, the preliminary results of the experiment are in."
Tell me about it.
"A total of 63,720 Test Shell were deployed from the (last) level to the thirty-sixth level. The explosions met design expectations, and no missiles detonated prematurely or misfired in the Deep Abyss environment. The first wave of casualties among the Deep Abyss creatures was concentrated in the upper thirty-six levels, with less damage in the lower levels. The cores of all levels remained intact, but the cores of the first thirty-six levels showed significant fluctuations."
"As expected, it's a pity there weren't many results. Relying solely on Fixed Soul Guidance Cannon Shell is too unreliable when dealing with these Deep Abyss creatures."
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the communication line, then Mo Yuan's voice rang out again. "Keep the monitoring devices on, recording the migration paths of the organisms on each layer. Also, have them compile a separate set of core fluctuation data and send it to me; I'll have the Academy of Sciences analyze the situation at the Deep Abyss Core."
"Clear."
"Also," Mo Yuan added, "The shelling will be suspended for now, until the Academy of Sciences has finished analyzing the core data. The type of shells used in the next round will be different, and there will be a new testing plan then. Please wait a moment."
"Good!"
Upon hearing that there was still a chance to have a blast, Zhang Huanyun became excited.
For him, there was no sport that gave him more pleasure than bombing the Deep Abyss; if he had to name one, it would be defeating the Deep Abyss.
After the call ended, Zhang Huanyun relayed Mo Yuan's instructions to the command center's operations team.
Cao Dezhi, listening nearby, asked, "Next round, will we change the ammunition type? What type of ammunition?"
He was a little curious, mainly because he had just had a good time too.
"I don't know," Zhang Huanyun said. " The Academy of Sciences is supposedly redesigning it; it might be an optimized version to suit the characteristics of Deep Abyss creatures?"
"That was awesome." Cao Dezhi licked his lips.
" Zang Xin, once things are settled with the Blood God Legion, I can go back and spend quality time with you."
Cao Dezhi said softly.
However, his speech, delivered in the manner of an old general on a theatrical stage, instantly sent a chill down Zhang Huanyun.
Then he hurriedly distanced himself from Cao Dezhi.
"Old Zhang, what's wrong? Are you so afraid of me?"
"Cough cough cough, stay away from me! I don't like men."
"Hey, it's not you... don't think such dirty thoughts, okay? Zang Xin and I are just very close friends."
Zhang Huanyun pursed her lips:
You'll see if I believe you or not...