Chapter 105: Fastest-made Island in History
Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales
Chapter 105 – Fastest-made Island in History
Boom!
Accompanied by a loud noise, a water column with a 30-meter diameter drew an arc across the blue sky and disappeared into the horizon…
[c.r.a.p!]
[c.r.a.p!]
[c.r.a.p…]
[How can it shoot so far?]
[Unscientific…]
[This cannon really is incredible. Not only can it spray sand, but it can even spray water. It basically has unlimited ammunition.]
[Everyone, run quickly! Newton’s coffin is breaking!]
[Why not just spray it into the ocean?]
[The recoil should be too strong for the ship to handle.]
[That cannon must be using some special means to eject the water. Otherwise, there’s no way the water can reach such great distances.]
[Have you heard of a technique that summons water from the sky?]
[I heard of it. The Great Waterfall Technique, right?]
With how much water the ship was pumping and ejecting every second, it took less than an hour to empty out the cofferdam. The ship’s efficiency thoroughly shattered the worldview of the industry professionals watching the livestream.
…
Beijing, inside the special situation team’s conference room…
Many satellite pictures were currently displayed on the two secondary screens located on the main screen’s sides.
“Unbelievable…”
The middle-aged team leader felt stifled as he looked at the a.n.a.lysis report in his hands.
A water column of 30 meters diameter sprayed across a distance of 20 kilometers!
The terrifying thrust required to accomplish such a feat was simply unimaginable, so much so that even after two minutes had gone by, the technical department was still conducting calculations and verifications.
“Leader, under this kind of thrust, even if the ship has largely reduced the cannon’s recoil by angling it at a 45-degree angle, with the island-building ship’s ma.s.s, it should still be pushed into the ocean. So, according to our a.n.a.lysis, we’ve concluded that the ship is utilizing a means unknown to us to keep itself afloat.”
“Mhm…”
The middle-aged team leader did not make any further comments on the a.n.a.lysis report. Placing down the report, he turned to look at Xiao Li and asked, “How long before our ships arrive?”
“I don’t know,” Xiao Li answered, troubled. “The higher-ups have ordered us to be on standby. All information regarding the speed, arrival time, and navigation route of the dispatched ships have been kept confidential. Although our group has high authority, we do not belong to the same department.”
“Understood.” Nodding, the middle-aged team leader sighed and said, “I’m just afraid that ‘other’ ships would be arriving as well. That will make things tricky…”
As soon as the middle-aged team leader said these words, silence fell over the entire conference room…
…
“Excellent. “Both the seawater and the majority of the silt have been drained. Now, let’s start filling the island.”
On the deck of the island-building ship, Chen Yu faced the camera and pointed at the empty void formed in the cofferdam. Loudly, he said, “According to the introductions, the ship’s reamers will shatter the seabed’s rock layer and compress the shattered rock and mud into coa.r.s.e sand with a diameter of 0.35mm or more. The sand will then be poured into the cofferdam. This sand will also be mixed with a special colloid that will become extremely hard once solidified.”
Following Chen Yu’s explanation, the ship started moving slowly as it aimed the cannon at its stern toward the cofferdam. Once in position, the cannon then ejected a sand pillar with a 30-meter diameter!
Boom… Boom… Boom…
As the sand and gravel hit the bottom of the cofferdam, dull and violent noises echoed throughout the cofferdam. The noise was so loud that Chen Yu had no choice but to hide inside the enclosed cabin for protection.
Following which, minutes and seconds pa.s.sed by quickly.
The island-building ship gradually circled around the cofferdam as it “absorbed” rocks and mud from the ocean floor before using them to fill the cofferdam of 40 square kilometers.
Two thousand years ago, the famous Roman philosopher Cicero once said, “He who controls the sea controls everything.”
Meanwhile, the basis of controlling the sea was to control the islands found all over the sea. This was especially true for large islands located in strategic locations.
If used for civilians, the island would generate economic wealth.
If used for the military, the island would further improve the nation’s security.
The value of such an island was immeasurable…
In the end, the deafening sandblasting lasted for over an hour.
When the cofferdam was thoroughly filled, the sun had also reached its zenith.
Walking out of the cabin, Chen Yu looked up at the sky. Straightening his mask, he said, “The cannon has stopped blasting sand. It seems the second step of the island-building process is complete. Next, we’ll proceed to the third step—foundation treatment.”
[This island’s construction is faster than even a toilet’s construction.]
[I wonder how many government officials are watching this stream right now?]
[The UP is an alien. I was certain of this ever since I saw the 404 Heat Ray Gun.]
[While America’s aliens are trying to destroy the world and Korea’s aliens are trying to fall in love, our aliens are trying to integrate into society. Interesting…]
[I, on the other hand, think that the host is a human being from the future. I really hope he reveals his face! Then, I can visit his house to worship him!]
[Impossible. Do you think such an amazing existence would get discovered so easily?]
[Can’t the government find him?]
[What a joke. Aren’t you underestimating the UP too much?]
[We’re only watching a livestream. Is there a need to be so serious? Are there really fools that think this is real? These are all special effects, alright?]
[Dumba.s.s!]
[Dumba.s.s! +1]
[Anyone here who’s still a non-believer, go take a look at the news once this island is completed. Let’s see how you’ll get humiliated.]
[Information on this will definitely be blocked. Don’t even think about seeing it on the news.]
While chaos was brewing amidst the bullet comments, the island-building ship had already returned to the island’s side and began the third step, foundation treatment.
Holding onto the railing beside him, Chen Yu pointed at the newly-made island and loudly explained, “Although the ship has filtered and modified the sediment it collected, the water content in the sediment is still significant. Hence, for the foundation treatment step, the island-building ship will be using a new generation ‘wellpoint dewatering and heap preloading’ technology.
“To put it simply, the ship will drive a special drainage pipe with holes on the sand’s outer wall. With gravity’s help, the sand will then squeeze the seawater into the dewatering wells and drawn out of the island. In turn, the sand will become more compact and allow the colloid mixed into the sand to function at maximum efficiency…”
As soon as Chen Yu’s voice fell, a machine located on the deck’s starboard side extended out of the ship and opened its hatch. In the next moment, tens of thousands of micro-aircrafts flew out of the hatch. They then landed on the island in neat and orderly rows before plunging thin tubes into the sand below them.
The scene was simply spectacular.
[So many little bees.]
[I feel like I’m watching a real-life science-fiction blockbuster.]
[UP, you’re awesome! I want to give birth to your children!]
[UP, you’re awesome! I want to give birth to your monkeys!]
[UP, you’re awesome! I want to give birth to your orangutans!]
[UP, you’re awesome! I want to give birth to your potatoes!]
[???]
[I’m at Qingdao. I’m currently rowing my boat toward the island. Everyone, give me your blessings.]
[What a load of nonsense! All ports in Qingdao are under martial law! Don’t ask me how I know this.]
[It’s the same for Dalian City.]
[Same for Harbin City.]
[Chang’an as well.]
[Same here for Inner Mongolia…][1]
Shortly after the aircrafts injected their tubes into the sand, with the help of special miniature motors, tens of thousands of water streams flowed out of the sand, quickly flooding the cofferdam’s surface once more.
Simultaneously, the island-building ship extended its suction pipes once more and drained the seawater that had flowed out.
“At this point, the island’s construction is mostly complete. The next step will be the final step of the island-building process, which is constructing the revetment. This process is speedy. I believe it won’t be long before everyone can witness the official formation of the island.”
Buzz…
After completing their task, the tens of thousands of micro-aircrafts took to the air. They then neatly flew back to the machine they came from for maintenance and charging.
Seeing this, Chen Yu could not help but admit that the combination of industry and artificial intelligence was the pinnacle of productivity.
“To build a revetment, we must first hollow out the outer layer of the cofferdam. Afterward, we’ll replace the removed silt with a layer of gravel that is several meters thick, followed by a layer of coa.r.s.e sand and a layer of rock. We will then use an oscillator to lift, depress, and vibrate the layers, solidifying…”
Before Chen Yu could finish speaking, however, he suddenly fell into a daze.
“Uh…”
Moving his hands into his mask and rubbing his eyes, Chen Yu looked into the distance with a throbbing heart.
Currently, in the distant horizon, three warships could be seen slowly approaching…