The research team finally understood, but someone immediately sent out a message.
"We understand, but the material shortage we reported earlier is still a very real problem. Even if more talented people come, research won’t speed up without enough materials! This is especially true for the metallic materials used by the Aerospace Institute; ordinary metals just won’t do!"
The others quickly chimed in with their agreement.
Seeing their requests, Wang Jun frowned slightly. The metals they needed were all in the mountains and lands now submerged beneath the water. Mining them now would be incredibly difficult!
After a moment’s thought, he said, "I understand everyone’s difficulties. I’ll figure something out about the materials, but you also need to be prepared to work without them!"
"Yes, Captain!" they all responded.
Just then, Ji Yizhi, who was beside him, frowned. "The material shortage is indeed a major problem. How are we supposed to build aircraft without materials?"
"I get that, but the water on Blue Star is too deep now. There’s just no way to go down and collect or mine those metals!" Wang Jun said, sounding a bit helpless.
Ji Yizhi pondered for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up. "Perhaps Master can help us solve this problem!"
Wang Jun was taken aback for a moment.
"Strengthen the underwater mining equipment!" Ji Yizhi prompted.
Wang Jun was overjoyed. "Of course! I didn’t think of that. I’ll go ask Master right now!"
Wang Jun immediately sent a message to Ren Yuanyang on his phone, explaining the situation. He concluded by asking, "Master, can you strengthen the underwater mining equipment?"
After reading the message, Ren Yuanyang nodded slightly. "I can. Bring all the underwater equipment over, including your submarine."
"Yes, Master!" Wang Jun replied, ecstatic.
Seeing Wang Jun’s reaction, Ji Yizhi knew Ren Yuanyang must be able to strengthen them. He immediately gave the order to have the underwater equipment sent to the Peach Blossom Base!
"I never would have thought Master could even strengthen mining equipment!" Wang Jun exclaimed.
Ji Yizhi thought for a moment and said, "Master should be able to strengthen any kind of machinery."
"In that case, should we ask Master to strengthen our fighter jets?" Wang Jun speculated.
"We could, but we should prioritize strengthening the ships for now," Ji Yizhi replied.
The Dragon Base already had enough power to protect itself, so the need for air power wasn’t high.
Besides, the weather conditions were not favorable for fighter jets.
Most importantly, Ren Yuanyang’s Mental Energy was limited. It was better to finish strengthening all the surface vessels first before considering the less-impactful fighter jets.
"True," Wang Jun nodded.
「Soon, all sorts of underwater mining equipment, along with a submarine, were delivered to the Peach Blossom Base.」
Qin Haonan stared at the equipment curiously and asked in confusion, "Chief, what is all this stuff?"
Ren Yuanyang glanced at him and replied, "If you’re that bored, go do your Cultivation."
Ever since the Peach Blossom Base’s location was exposed, Qin Haonan no longer had to run back and forth for trade with the Dragon Base. They just had them come over to pick up the goods themselves.
As a result, Qin Haonan was much less busy than before.
"I just finished cultivating! I’m just out here taking a break! Didn’t you say that Cultivation requires a balance of work and rest? I’m strictly following your teachings!" Qin Haonan replied with a grin.
Ren Yuanyang rolled his eyes and walked toward the underwater mining equipment.
Qin Haonan hurried to catch up. "Chief, what is this stuff really for?"
"It’s underwater mining equipment. What do you think it’s for?" Ren Yuanyang, exasperated, finally answered.
"Are we going to be mining underwater?" Qin Haonan grew even more curious.
"The researchers are short on metallic materials, which can only be mined from the seabed. The old deep-sea mining equipment could only go down to six thousand meters, but the water is much deeper than that now," Ren Yuanyang explained as he began to strengthen the machinery.
[Seabed Mining Vehicle strengthening successful. Dive depth enhanced, mining efficiency enhanced...]
[Submarine strengthening successful. Hull integrity enhanced, auto-adjustment system enhanced, speed enhanced, dive depth enhanced, weaponry enhanced... Can now traverse all waters of Blue Star...]
He strengthened ten mining vehicles and one submarine before his Mental Energy was almost completely depleted.
He rubbed his forehead and said to the submarine’s captain, "Alright, take me down to have a look at the seabed."
The captain was completely stunned. He replied cautiously, "Chief, we aren’t familiar with this area of water. We can’t just dive rashly. It would be extremely dangerous!"
He avoided using technical jargon, worried the young man before him wouldn’t understand.
"It’s fine. This submarine can now go to any body of water on Blue Star!" Ren Yuanyang replied with a smile. "Let’s go down and see what the submerged continents look like now."
The captain was taken aback again. ’This young man doesn’t know anything!’ he thought.
But before coming here, Wang Jun had specifically instructed him to always show the utmost respect to the Chief.
He had no choice but to try and persuade him again. "Chief, a typical submarine’s maximum dive depth is only around five hundred meters. Before the flood, even the most advanced submarines could only dive to twelve hundred meters. It’s absolutely impossible to dive to a depth of nearly ten thousand meters!"
The highest peak on Blue Star was nearly nine thousand meters tall, and now it was completely gone. This meant the water level had risen by at least nine thousand meters from the original sea level. To see the submerged land now meant diving to a depth of nearly ten thousand meters!
In the captain’s view, only specially made manned submersibles had a chance of reaching such depths. No submarine in the world could dive deeper than fifteen hundred meters!
"Then do you know why Captain Wang had you bring the submarine over?" Ren Yuanyang asked back with a smile.
The captain paused for a moment, then replied, "I was told it was for modifications."
"That’s right. And now the modifications are complete. You can give it a try. Let me experience what it’s like to ride in a submarine, too!" Ren Yuanyang nodded.
The captain was stunned yet again. He had just arrived, and this guy had only stood there for a little while. And now the modifications were done?
’Is this a joke?’
He clearly didn’t know the details of how the other ships had been modified.
"Just report directly to Captain Wang. He’ll give you an answer," Ren Yuanyang said, having no other choice but to bring up Captain Wang.
The captain nodded and immediately started a video call with Wang Jun.
"Captain, the Chief just told me the submarine has been modified and that I should take him to see the submerged land. The waters are treacherous, and diving to the original landmass is too deep! The submarine can’t do it!" the captain explained.
After hearing the captain’s words, Wang Jun immediately grew excited. "Do as the Chief says! Remember, his words are a direct order. You are not to disobey!"
The captain was utterly dumbfounded. He couldn’t help but confirm one more time, "Captain, you really want me to dive?"
"Yes, dive. And don’t end the video call. Let me enjoy the view online. By the way, where is the Chief?" Wang Jun replied.
The captain, resigned, could only walk over to Ren Yuanyang, place the phone on a stand, and say, "Chief, our Captain would like to speak with you."
After saying that, he turned to give the order to dive.
When Wang Jun saw Ren Yuanyang appear on the screen, he immediately asked excitedly, "Master, can the strengthened submarine really dive that deep?"
Ren Yuanyang smiled faintly. "It might be able to go even deeper."
"Even deeper?" Wang Jun’s eyes widened. "Then what’s its maximum depth?"
"This strengthened submarine can now go to any body of water on Blue Star," Ren Yuanyang replied.
Wang Jun was stunned for a long moment before confirming again, "Aren’t you worried about running into underwater cliffs?"
"No. The strengthened submarine’s hull integrity is high enough, and its adjustment capabilities are powerful and exceptionally fast. No need to worry," Ren Yuanyang said, shaking his head.
"I understand!" Wang Jun nodded, his face a mask of shock.
At that moment, the submarine’s pilot repeatedly confirmed with the captain, "Are we sure we’re diving right now?"
"Affirmative. The submarine’s modifications are complete. This will be a good chance for everyone to get used to its new capabilities," the captain nodded.
"When was it modified? I didn’t feel a thing," the pilot said, completely bewildered. "Even if it really was modified, it needs to be tested first! Who ever heard of putting it directly into service?"
"That’s an order!" the captain replied in a stern voice.
"But..."
The pilot wanted to say more, but the captain cut him off. "Execute the order!"
"Yes, sir!" the pilot could only comply and began preparations for the dive.

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