Chapter 109: Kunlun: The Spacecraft

Two weeks later, the production line for eternal liquid was almost finished, but at that moment another good news arrived.

At another Yanhuang Guo aerospace launch center, the original launch tower was gone, replaced by a sci‑fi‑styled factory building.

As the factory gates slowly opened, a massive object docked inside was revealed.

It was a spacecraft.

Qin Hao and Cheng Haitang stood on the high observation platform, accompanied by a spry Chief Designer of the ship—Zheng Kai.

"Comrade Xiao Qin, what you're seeing is our Yanhuang Guo's very own first interstellar spacecraft; we call it—Kunlun!"

Zheng Kai pointed at the quietly standing ship, his tone full of uncontainable pride and excitement.

"It carries the dreams of several generations of our aerospace people!"

At his words, the gazes of Qin Hao and Cheng Haitang were deeply attracted.

The Kunlun before them was overall rectangular, its metal surface a grayish hue.

"Kunlun is 75 meters long, 23 meters wide, 20 meters high, weighing around … tonnes; it is truly a spacecraft in the proper sense."

Zheng Kai explained from beside.

"Chief Engineer Zheng, from its appearance it really doesn't look like a product of our era."

Qin Hao sincerely sighed.

"Ha ha, that's natural! The biggest credit for today's achievement belongs to you."

Zheng Kai laughed heartily without reservation.

Then continued, "The main frame of Kunlun uses our newly developed second‑generation Starfall Alloy."

"We also owe thanks for the robot samples you provided, especially the metal material of the Terminator robots,"

"which gave our materials team huge inspiration; by combining the two we created the second‑generation Starfall Alloy."

After finishing the main structure, Zheng Kai pointed to the ship's hull.

"As for the hull, although the main body is also second‑generation alloy, on the most critical impact‑face and engine sections we spared no expense and used Zhen metal!"

"Wait—Zhen metal? I recall we haven't replicated much of it, right? Its price is also quite high; can it already be mass‑produced?"

Hearing the word Zhen metal, Qin Hao couldn't help but voice his doubt.

Cheng Haitang beside him also waited for the answer.

"Of course, we have fully mastered Zhen metal technology, but current output is low and processing difficulty is huge; it still needs continual improvement."

"Just building Kunlun consumed eighty percent of our reserves, a total of 128 tonnes."

Zheng Kai replied.

【8】 "Hmm! It seems future spacecraft materials will all use Zhen metal; once you improve the process, I'll optimize it again. If output is insufficient, we'll replicate tens of thousands of strips to raise production."

Hmm! It seems that future spaceship materials will all use vibrating metal; after you improve it, I will go and optimize it once more. If the output is insufficient, replicate many thousands of copies to increase the output.

Qin Hao voiced his own thoughts.

"That's great!"

Hearing that, Zheng Kai's eyes instantly flashed with brilliance.

"What about the energy side?" before Zheng Kai could speak, Qin Hao pressed on.

"You hit the nail on the head!"

A broader smile spread across Zheng Kai's face,

"Kunlun's heart consists of eight parallel miniature controllable nuclear fusion reactors! The energy they provide is enough to sustain the whole ship for long‑duration interstellar travel and keep all systems at full power."

He paused, pointing to a few inconspicuous circular devices beneath the hull.

"We also have anti‑gravity technology; we can already employ it skillfully, but fully integrating it into our tech reserve will still take a few months."

"This gravity tech will simulate inside the cabin a gravity environment identical to that of Blue Star; that is the foundation of interstellar travel."

At this point, Zheng Kai's gaze suddenly sharpened,

"In fact, it is a bona‑fide interstellar warship. In the sea of stars it also possesses a certain self‑defense capability."

"For defense, we successfully reverse‑engineered the alien attack ship's Energy Shield technology; although its power still lags, it can repel asteroid‑belt impacts and conventional weapon attacks."

"In terms of self‑preservation, it is equipped with thirty‑two high‑energy laser cannons and a few electromagnetic rail missiles carrying miniature nuclear warheads, enough to handle some emergencies."

……

After roughly outlining Kunlun's layout, the three returned to the main control room.

Because the next step was to prepare for a test flight.

"All personnel, attention: Kunlun officially initiates the test‑flight procedure!"

At Zheng Kai's command, everyone in the control room held their breath, eyes fixed intensely on the massive object.

No ignition countdown, no deafening roar.

Only a faint command was heard, and the anti‑gravity engine at Kunlun's base emitted a soft blue halo.

The next second, this steel beast weighing over ten thousand tons silently lifted off the ground, hovering steadily in mid‑air.

"It really took off! Amazing!"

"Report to the Chief Commander, all data normal, matching the simulated flight closely!"

The control room erupted with uncontainable exclamations and applause.

Kunlun hovered briefly, then began to display its astonishing maneuverability.

It sometimes glided like a ghost, sometimes spun at high speed, even performed a rapid ninety‑degree pull‑up; the massive overload seemed to affect it not at all.

"Success! We succeeded!"

Zheng Kai was overjoyed; he and his colleagues had waited for this day for a long time.

This moment marked Yanhuang Guo truly possessing a ticket to the cosmos.

The test flight lasted over ten minutes; after flawlessly completing all scheduled items, Kunlun smoothly landed on the ground.

As all researchers surged toward Kunlun, ready to conduct comprehensive data checks,

Qin Hao then looked up at this spacecraft that embodied the nation's highest wisdom crystallized, his heart equally surging.

"Xiao Qin, it's your turn to act again."

Cheng Haitang beside him, seeing Qin Hao's appearance, already knew what he was about to do.

Qin Hao didn't answer either, but silently recited in his mind.

"Replicate!"

【Beep! Detected replicable target: Kunlun Star Interstellar Ship, requires consumption of three hundred eighty billion energy points.】

This price shocked even Qin Hao!

But this is a very worthwhile deal.

Soon the replication was completed, and the optimization plan for the Kunlun was also in hand.

Qin Hao and Cheng Haitang walked up to Zheng Kai and handed him the data.

"Chief Engineer Zheng, congratulations, you've made history."

Qin Hao first offered a congratulatory remark.

"Haha, it's the result of everyone's joint effort!" Zheng Kai was in extremely high spirits at the moment.

Zheng Kai took the tablet, opened the file, and when he saw the optimization data detailed down to each component and the brand-new algorithm models for each system, his smile widened.

Instantly his breathing became rapid, his eyes filled with ecstasy.

Because in the optimization plan, not only did energy efficiency increase by thirty percent, the Energy Shield's strength increased by fifty percent, but also the weapon's cooldown time and precision saw substantial improvement.

More importantly, the plan proposed a brand-new alloy formula and structural design that, while guaranteeing the same strength, allows their function to be exerted to the utmost!

"This, this is simply..."

Zheng Kai was so excited he couldn't speak.

After a long while, he raised his head to look at Qin Hao and said confidently:

"Comrade Qin Hao, with these data, our Kunlun will become even stronger; after the refit is complete, we can replicate a few more, and then the manned lunar landing plan can officially commence!"

Upon imagining that scene, the three of them couldn't help but exchange a knowing smile.