Not only was the person in charge extremely excited and proud, but the entire Far North Shipyard shared a similar sentiment.
This colossal ship could be considered the strongest warship in the history of the Douluo Continent.
It perfectly combined soul-guided technology with the shipbuilding craftsmanship of the Douluo Continent, utilizing rare metals as its main structure and integrating various propulsion soul-guided arrays. With a full-load displacement of 70,000 tons and a top speed of approximately 40 knots (about 74 kilometers per hour),
it was incredibly fast on land, but at sea, it was practically flying.
The blueprints for this colossal ship were designed based on an aircraft carrier, resembling a mobile territory.
It carried fifty high-altitude, high-speed flying vehicles with various functions, and even had an eighth-level soul-guided disintegration cannon transported from Xilu City as its main gun, along with countless fixed-mount soul-guided shells.
For protection, it not only featured self-locking enemy soul-guided turrets but also a soul-guided barrier composed of three eighth-level defensive soul-guided devices linked to several seventh-level defensive soul-guided devices.
It could be said that even if several Super Douluos simultaneously unleashed their strongest attacks, breaking through this soul-guided barrier would require considerable effort.
Simply sailing on the surface of the sea is too narrow-minded. Currently, underwater navigation is the most popular method in the Sun Moon Empire.
Using submersibles to approach enemy countries in the deep sea, utilizing the ocean as a natural barrier, is not only safe but also energy-efficient.
This concept also exists in the Douluo Continent, and even earlier.
Ten thousand years ago, Tang San and his companions used a soul tool called the Dragon Abyss Boat to travel to Seagod Island.
The Dragon Abyss Boat combines the functions of a ship and a submersible.
However, the Dragon Abyss Boat is an ancient artifact, and no one knows how it was made. Its diving ability is quite average, only reaching a depth of 300 meters, and its defensive capabilities are even more pathetic.
Even a hundred-year-old soul beast can break through its outer defenses.
A hundred-year-old soul beast is like a ten-year-old bamboo grove in the ocean—just a stray dog on the roadside, everywhere you look.
Sailing this thing on the ocean is no less risky than playing Russian roulette; who knows if some soul beast might casually attack the Dragon Abyss Boat.
Once the Dragon Abyss Boat shatters, the passengers inside will be completely exposed to water pressure, and coupled with the dense sea spirit beasts of the ocean, their fate is sealed.
However, according to ancient records, this soul tool called the Dragon Abyss Boat possesses a technology that surprised Huo Yuhao—compression technology.
The description states that the one-foot-long Dragon Abyss Boat only reveals its true form—twelve meters long—when infused with soul power.
This compression technology is impressive without learning soul tools, but for someone who does, it's like a mayfly reaching for the sky.
The soul masters at the Far North Shipyard even wondered if the ancient records were wrong; such compression technology couldn't possibly be achievable in that era.
The soul masters from the Mingde Hall, from the Sun Moon Empire, shared the same view, considering it to be a form of spatial compression.
Huo Yuhao knew the ancient records weren't lying; the Dragon Abyss Boat truly possessed this level of compression technology. This suggests that a soul tool civilization likely existed in the ancient Douluo Continent.
Its extent of development and the reasons for its demise are unknown; even Di Tian probably didn't know, as he preferred to stay at the Lake of Life and paid little attention to events on the continent.
That said, the Seer also possesses a diving capability. Once activated, the Seer immediately transforms, its deck retracts, and a massive cavity forms beneath.
The overall exterior shifts into a stream shape, with three gravity-guided devices working in tandem to control the diving depth.
If it weren't for technical limitations, Huo Yuhao would have also wanted to add flight capabilities, turning the Seer into a space carrier, a true super fortress.
After the person in charge proudly introduced the Seer's details, Huo Yuhao patted him on the shoulder and said,
"Well done."
"Perfectly meets my expectations. I doubt any organization on the entire continent could build such a super warship."
"I will commend your shipyard and nominate you as this year's technical model."
"Keep it up!"
The person in charge wanted to raise his hands in praise of the sun on the continent, but suppressing his excitement, he led Huo Yuhao and the other three to the Seer's deck.
All the Seer's crew members were ready. They were originally excellent crew members from various countries, and after several months of training, they could barely operate this giant ship.
They all stood on both sides of the deck to welcome them, practically ready to sing, "If you come through three winters, I'll give you a lifetime of pure white!"
These crew members were so loyal because their families had obtained residency in the Tiandou Plain, enjoying numerous benefits.
Accidental death also resulted in substantial death benefits for their families. The food on the Seer was far superior to that of the other four nations. The menu
changed every three days to ensure a balanced diet. It's important to know that being a sailor in the Douluo Continent carries a high mortality rate.
Not only do they face unpredictable storms and sea spirit beasts with varying abilities, but they also frequently contract strange diseases.
After death, to prevent plague, the body was simply thrown into the sea, and death benefits were out of the question—the dead don't deserve a share of the cake.
Huo Yuhao waved his hand, signaling everyone on the Seer to return to their posts, as they were about to set sail.
Huo Yuhao wasn't the captain of the Seer, and he lacked knowledge of seafaring. Letting an outsider lead a ship was a fatal mistake.
The captain of the Seer is Roger, a citizen of the Sun Moon Empire. He is proficient in various marine soul tools and once served as a captain in the Sun Moon Empire's navy.
Later, while defending against a sea spirit beast uprising, he lost an arm and a leg and was forced to retire.
Upon seeing the list of recommended captains, Huo Yuhao immediately chose him without hesitation. The Seer couldn't be without Roger, just as the West couldn't be without Jerusalem.
Leveraging the allure of limb regeneration, Roger quickly boarded the enthusiastic ship. Seeing the Seer, his heart pounded.
Compared to this thing, the Sun Moon Empire's ships were like dilapidated fishing boats; the Seer was a true warship!
No captain could refuse a super warship; the sheer appearance of this giant vessel was enough to excite him to raise his flag.
Under Roger's command, all the crew members performed their duties, completing the pre-departure checks precisely and efficiently. Several high-altitude detection soul tools began to rise from the deck; they would be the eyes of the Seer.
Combined with soul guidance radar and various other detection soul tools, no sea spirit beast could escape the Seer's detection.
"Boss!"
"Everything is ready."
"The Seer is ready to set sail at any time!"
Roger bowed to Huo Yuhao and said solemnly.
Huo Yuhao nodded and looked at the boundless sea, saying,
"Set sail!"
Huo Yuhao's command quickly reached everyone's ears, and everyone turned like gears, working together to drive the giant ship.
"Rumble~"
With a huge roar, the Seer began to sail on the surface of the icy sea.
At the bow, the originally cold rare metal emitted a blazing red light, like molten steel.
High-temperature rays shot out from it, rapidly melting the solid ice on the sea surface, leaving a passable seaway. Originally,
it was supposed to be designed as an icebreaker, but after thinking about it, they realized they didn't lack the energy and went straight for high-temperature rays. Apart from the high energy consumption, it had all the advantages.
From the sky, this majestic 500-meter-long giant ship looked like a sharp blade piercing through the thick ice, the mournful sound of ice breaking echoing on the icy sea.
Suddenly, the white ice in the distance cracked open, and several small heads poked their heads out.
(End of Chapter)
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