[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer":3,"chapter-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-979":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cyberpunk: Cross-dimensional Science and Engineering",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1152620,1495,"Chapter 973 - 24: Sky-Splitting Project (Part 2) (Double-Length)","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-979",979,"\u003Cp>However, the technology is already in Lille’s mind, and in his past life, they had a lot of research on soil restoration. Although he may not remember all the details, he recalls the significant breakthrough in sand control very clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille took out a small bottle of Spider Silk Solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The inability of the sand to form soil that retains moisture is largely due to the mechanical structure being destroyed. We can use something akin to glue to restore the mechanical properties and then use improved crops and water to complete the restoration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Illuminati: An unprecedented approach, but we can try it. It sounds very reliable.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille placed the seeds and Spider Silk Solution on the table, both of which, like Lizard Serum, need to be put into production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next is the issue of water sources. Purifying ocean water is too difficult; we should focus on underground water resources.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Lille looked at Ryan and Perares, as he didn’t know much about the water resources in Night City. Nonetheless, as crucial mineral resources, the two mayors surely know more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryan touched his chin, \"Night City’s underground water... it does exist, but it was contaminated a long time ago, and there aren’t many records. I’ve considered developing it to replace imported water resources, but the cost is a bit high; building is not as cheap as buying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lighter pollution involves sand and stone minerals, likely due to non-standard construction works; the heavier is more troubling, with significant heavy metal contamination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night City’s resources are entirely exhausted. Northern California, to which Night City belongs, once had a historically significant mercury mining area in the United States. Although it has been fully mined now, to confirm that the area was deprived of resources, mining companies used extremely crude methods for deep mining, leading to severe pollution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, there are some small and somewhat larger copper and iron mines here, but unfortunately, they are in a similar situation as the previous one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy metal pollution and sand pollution are much easier to deal with than radioactive composite pollution, albeit more electricity-consuming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we’ll extract underground water and build our own water purification plant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s certainly possible, but the cost...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille looked at Ryan, interrupting what he was about to say, \"Without regard for costs, soon all our accounts will be frozen, and trade blockades will become more serious. Money is of no value; what’s important is to survive and win this war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding energy, we’re thinking about restoring the abandoned nuclear power plant in Aloroy, and I’ll find a way to secure reactor material.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The last thing—The European worker uprising is still under my control. We need to completely rebuild the port and restore trade routes with Europe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous matters are manageable, but this last point, Ryan couldn’t help but click his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s indeed entering a state of war now. If Lille’s declaration in Europe was merely to assume responsibility for all the riots, then connecting Night City and European workers for actual trade and communication makes everything transparent...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Illuminati: A very complete chain, based on strong military control of military groups, abolishing meaningless industrial chains while developing several basic industries like food, water, daily necessities, education, medical care, and energy for resource allocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll provide a detailed adjustment plan based on this approach, along with real-time data feedback from you and predictions of the overall data and future expectations affected by unforeseen events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, I still have to say, based on my estimate, with Night City’s industrial and population structure, these plans will cause Night City’s government to fall into a long-term state of fiscal deficit.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Illuminati: Once the project begins, the city will be in a prolonged slump. We need breakthroughs in these key projects within a year; otherwise, the pressure could cause the city’s operations to collapse completely.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Illuminati: Of course, I’m only discussing the city itself. If there’s a military defeat, the timeframe will be sooner.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perares glanced at this AI with some vigilance in his eyes, \"This AI seems to be telling us that we only have a year to live... Collaborating with AI makes me uneasy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Illuminati’s big eyes might not look any different, but the room’s lighting still made Perares feel as if that all-seeing eye was watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Illuminati: No, please don’t misunderstand me. Remember, just 30 minutes ago, I mentioned we had no chance of winning; now, what’s impossible has turned into possible, from none to existence.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Illuminati: Burger King always manages to create things that take me by surprise, producing a new future beyond all predictions. I will wholeheartedly serve this entirely different future and hope for a pleasant collaboration.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Illuminati: I noticed your vigilance towards me. Is it because you’ve already had contact with Night City’s rogue AI?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perares paused and looked at Lille.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Illuminati quickly supplemented:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Illuminati: Actually, the Black Wall in Night City is not stable. Network Supervision is deliberately restraining its control force, trying to appear less domineering, as if lacking capability.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Illuminati: But in fact, that move was made under my suggestion. The company has long treated this place as a pilot for network experiments...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Illuminati: Sorry, I should say it’s the first choice location for all radical experiments.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille gestured, \"We can talk about this later. You can gradually spread what you know onto Night City’s network.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Illuminati: Okay, I think it’s time to name this plan, which will be helpful for data archiving.]\u003C\u002Fp>",911,"2026-06-03T12:33:38.571Z","2026-06-03T12:33:48.023Z",1,"novelbin.me","1ac108ab8dffc0a1a1ad34c48d432629387ef5c158d4844b0f4a2a44f4992d8b","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-980","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-978",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cover.jpg"]