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The entire Gathering Place was buzzing with excitement over Zheng Yifan's return. The white horse beneath him was the object of envy for many; it was a magnificent creature, and in the Post-Apocalypse, a decent horse could cost tens of thousands. However, in this new world, any domesticated animal held significant value. They were beasts, and in the apocalypse, their combat prowess far surpassed that of humans.
Throughout their three years of surviving the apocalypse, beasts had been an unbeatable enemy, akin to demons.
To tame a beast, one had to be stronger than the beast itself.
As the crowd gradually gathered, their gazes filled with admiration and hope, confusion began to dissipate.
This was Totenburg. New Totenburg, an emerging power and possibly the stronghold of the mysterious Hope Gathering Place. They were fortunate to have access to abundant resources. Even exceptional Essence could be exchanged here; they didn’t have to gamble on a less than 5% chance. All they needed to do was save money and work hard. Once they accumulated enough funds, they could exchange for Essence and become Superpowered Individuals. This would allow them to earn even more money and purchase even more goods.
In the Hope Gathering Place, there were endless opportunities for self-improvement; it was no longer a life shrouded in darkness.
What humanity needed was simply hope—a goal that allowed them to see a future worth striving for. Regardless of the reasons behind it, they would fight for that vision.
The real fear lay in having all paths blocked. If that happened, these people would go mad; they would desperately overthrow those who hindered their progress.
This was the rule of the world; such was life after the Post-Apocalypse.
With food secured, they now sought space for advancement.
At this moment, in the most concentrated seat of power in Totenburg, a meeting was underway—one that would determine future strategies.
Zheng Yifan sat at the head of the table, his expression serious. Before him lay the Primordial Pearl of the System God and a thin board approximately two meters square.
The thin sheet was indeed very thin. It looked almost like a layer of plastic, and its surface felt incredibly smooth to the touch.
Translucent objects always captivated women, especially diamonds and similar items. Women and dragons were, in essence, the same kind of beings; they shared an instinctive fondness for things that sparkled.
For instance, Han Rui and Li Li were now gathered around the thin sheet, gently caressing the crystalline material.
They were Superpowered Individuals, initially cautious, but after receiving Zheng Yifan's assurance, they had acquired many tools and began to tap and prod at it, trying to study its hardness and toughness.
Unfortunately, they could not damage the sheet in the slightest. This material was condensed from all the substances within the Basilisk Space. Some parts even contained Basilisk's gastric fluid.
It was something capable of destroying everything. However, when the space was destroyed, the entire world was compressed.
This was a choice of space; there could have been many different outcomes. If the rules had exiled these materials into Spatial Turbulence, it would have been another way to handle them, but then Zheng Yifan would not have profited. Now, however, Zheng Yifan was reaping great rewards.
"Boss! How much of this material is there?" Though Han Rui was a woman, she understood that this substance would not allow them to build houses, and it was unlikely they could even keep a few pieces.
The most important use would be for crafting shields and constructing walls.
And indeed, Hope Gathering Place had plans for city construction ahead. Building by the seaside had long been decided.
"I obtained two types of materials on this trip. One is this thin sheet. It is a condensed form of space from within the Basilisk, incredibly solid. Even with all my strength, I couldn't breach this material in a short time."
In truth, he felt embarrassed to admit that he couldn't break through this material at all. It was like something out of future technology. He had once tried using his Silver Spear with maximum force against it, leaving only a faint scratch—so fine that it was nearly imperceptible to the naked eye. Even after such a long time, that scratch had healed itself.
This was truly a miraculous material.
"How much is there, exactly? Is it enough to build a city? There are many options along the coast, and the selection of locations for city construction is vast. Should we build in a larger port city or in a defensible area?" Han Rui began to weigh the pros and cons.
Building in a defensible location has the sole advantage of being easy to protect, but the actual value and potential for appreciation in the future would be significantly reduced.
On the other hand, constructing in a large Port City presents an open space that is difficult to defend. Most importantly, if this city is built now with these resources, it cannot resemble the previously designed cities.
It must be an Unfalling City. Only then would it align with the interests of the Gathering Place.
Thus, the costs of building an Unfalling City, along with its defensive capabilities and construction time, are critical issues.
The Zombies on the ground are easy to clear, but that’s merely on paper; in reality, clearing them is quite challenging and may even be impossible to combat.
Zombies have their strong ones; otherwise, how could they have fought against Sea Beasts until now?
However, due to their prolonged battles with Sea Beasts, Zombies are at a disadvantage in land warfare.
Yet they remain difficult to deal with.
Zheng Yifan understood this as well, but he still wanted to build in the harbor. This way, his forces could truly connect to the sea. If maritime transport becomes feasible in the future, it would undoubtedly invigorate the entire Gathering Place.
If built in other cities, future port throughput would be inadequate, necessitating expansion that would feel like moving mountains and filling seas. The scale of construction would need to increase exponentially.
More importantly, a large Port City does not require new urban construction; the existing streets can be utilized.
Meanwhile, an entirely new city would need to be built.
Struggling with the decision, the advisory team offered many suggestions, most of which recommended building in the city first and then relocating later.
However, only Zheng Yifan understood that while cities could be changed, relocating the Primordial Pearl would come at a significant cost. The current Primordial Pearl seemed easy to move from Qianyuan Village.
But this was Qianyuan Village. It was a mountain village, and beneath the Primordial Pearl lay the seal of the Basilisk. What would happen in the future?
If the Primordial Pearl were not sealed, it would have a vast expansion space in a large Port City, facing even more Sea Beasts.
Most importantly, as the Primordial Pearl expanded its influence in the future, it would likely reach areas in the mountains where there were defensible positions. That would be truly problematic.
In Metropolis, the radiation range aligned more closely with the interests of Gathering Place.
Zheng Yifan gritted his teeth. Damn it. He decided to take a gamble.
"Build at a large seaport. Since we are constructing, let's choose the largest port. Deep City to the south, occupying Seaside Port."
This was a high-stakes gamble because he had never been to Sea City. Moreover, his influence had not yet reached that far. (To be continued…)
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