Pirates: This island has billions of black technologies Chapter 012

With the high-efficiency collectors in use and Lilith’s talent continuously nourishing the island, the island’s material reserves grew at an astonishing rate.

Large amounts of wood, stone, purified fresh water, and fresh food gave Wei Ribao the confidence to undertake larger-scale construction.

He knew that a simple shelter could no longer meet the demands of a growing population and increasingly complex island functions.

“Host, current material reserves are sufficient. It is recommended to activate the [Shelter Upgrade] module to transform it into a [Simple Settlement] that better meets survival needs,” Icarus suggested at the opportune moment.

Wei Ribao immediately clicked on the module, and an upgrade blueprint appeared in his mind.

The new settlement would no longer be a simple shack, but an area composed of sturdy wooden houses and stone foundations. Inside, it could be divided into independent bedrooms, public activity areas, a simple kitchen, and even a small cabin for basic medical treatment.

“Rhode, Repairman, everyone listen up! Starting today, we’re going to upgrade the shelter into a more spacious and sturdier settlement!” Wei Ribao announced loudly. The survivors were excited to hear this. With a better living environment, their quality of life would greatly improve.

Wei Ribao personally directed the construction. He utilized his engineering knowledge from his previous life, combined with the system’s blueprint, to guide the repairmen, Rhode, and others in the work.

Lilith, meanwhile, used her talent to grow more vines around the settlement, helping to secure the wooden structures and making the soil around the foundations more solid.

Her energy resonance even gave the cut timber a subtle, almost imperceptible toughness, making the construction process smoother.

Under Wei Ribao’s precise command and Lilith’s assistance, a rudimentary simple settlement rose from the ground in just a few days.

Although still rough, it was several times more stable than the previous shelter. Everyone was assigned an independent bed, and the public areas became spacious and bright. The survivors looked at their new home, their faces beaming with satisfaction and joy.

“Lord Wei, this place is much more spacious than the ship cabins we used to live in!” one survivor said excitedly.

“Yeah, and there’s a dedicated kitchen and toilet, it’s practically heaven!”

Wei Ribao looked at these simple smiles, his heart filled with a sense of accomplishment. He knew that he was not just building houses; he was building a home, a hope, for these displaced people.

After completing the settlement upgrade, Wei Ribao turned his attention to the core area of the island.

He knew that the true secret of “King Uranus” lay dormant there, as well as the source of his mobile fortress’s power.

“Icarus, where is the area with the strongest energy nodes? Let’s go explore now,” Wei Ribao said to Icarus.

“Host, according to the latest scan, the energy center is located deep within a large valley in the central-northern part of the island. There are a large number of ancient ruins and some unknown energy crystals in this area. However, there are also signs of unknown biological activity, so it is recommended to take precautions,” Icarus warned.

Wei Ribao took Lilith and several sturdy survivors (including the repairman) to form a small expedition team.

He equipped everyone with stone spears and simple vine armor. Lilith stayed close to him, her eyes filled with curiosity and a hint of nervousness.

As they delved deeper into the valley, the surrounding vegetation became more luxuriant, sunlight struggled to penetrate, and the air was filled with an ancient and mysterious aura.

Wei Ribao’s “sixth sense” became unusually active here; he could feel the ground beneath his feet trembling, as if some giant heart was beating.

Lilith also seemed unusually excited. She softly pointed to some stone pillars entwined with vines, saying, “Lord Wei, there… there is a very powerful force here, they are sleeping.”

They soon discovered a cluster of stone structures covered by massive vines and moss.

The style of these buildings was consistent with the fragments of ruins found before, full of ancient and magnificent aura, but they appeared more complete and grand.

Strange runes and patterns were carved on some stone walls, which Wei Ribao had never seen before, but his intuition told him that these runes contained some ancient knowledge.

“Host, a large number of ancient inscriptions detected! These inscriptions are the operating language of ‘King Uranus’, but the current energy is insufficient to fully parse them,” Icarus’s voice carried a hint of regret.

Wei Ribao reached out and touched the cold stone walls, feeling the raised and recessed parts of the inscriptions. He knew that these were the keys to unlocking the true power of “King Uranus.”

They continued deeper, arriving before a massive circular stone platform. In the center of the platform, there was an altar-like structure covered with intricate patterns.

But what shocked them most was that in the center of the altar, a giant crystal, pulsating with a faint light like a heart, was embedded!

The crystal emanated an ancient and powerful energy. Wei Ribao’s “sixth sense” could clearly feel its might.

And Lilith, the moment she saw the crystal, trembled violently. She took a few steps forward, reaching out her hand, as if drawn by some invisible force.

“Host, this is one of the core energy crystals of ‘King Uranus’! Lilith’s bloodline has a strong resonance with it!” Icarus’s voice even carried a hint of excitement.

Lilith’s fingertips emitted an unprecedentedly strong glow as she gently touched the crystal.

Buzz—an invisible energy wave instantly spread out from the crystal as its center, and the entire valley seemed to awaken.

The surrounding ancient inscriptions began to emit a faint light, and some collapsed stone pillars made “creaking” sounds, seemingly moving slowly.

Wei Ribao felt the island beneath his feet, at this moment, as if it had come alive.

He could clearly feel a deeper pulse, a vast and heavy power, seemingly slowly awakening.

“Is this… the core of the island?” Wei Ribao murmured.

A strong premonition surged in his heart.

This island was not just a haven; it was truly a living, mobile fortress!

And Lilith was the key to awakening it and unleashing its true power! He looked at Lilith’s pure and focused face, and his love and sense of responsibility for her deepened.

He knew that what he was protecting was not just Lilith alone, but the future of this island, and the possibility it held to change the world.