With previous analytical records of the Shadow Abyss Rift and a deeper understanding of the nature of the Shadow Abyss obtained from the Holy Fallen, Lind's plan was progressing with extraordinary ease.
After stabilizing the light veins and establishing supreme authority in the Holy City, he devoted most of his energy and resources back to Blackrock Territory.
The command was sent directly to the core of the Iron Sky and the dwarves via the magic network: Give everything, with the highest priority, to complete the "Shadow Abyss Resistance" modification of the Iron Sky.
Based on the runic blueprints provided by Linde, which contained the secrets of the Light Vein, the dwarven artisans began a tireless battle with the automated factories of the Steel Sky.
They smelted a special alloy infused with trace amounts of god-slaying metal fragments and forged it into armor plates to protect critical parts; they etched the complex and dazzling light vein runes, personally imprinted by Lind with the power of the [Bright Aura] primordial energy, into every inch of the ship's skeleton and armor like circuitry.
These runes are not simply holy light enchantments; they constitute a vast and sophisticated energy matrix. The core principle is to utilize the absolute characteristics of light veins—"order," "existence," and "life"—to create a continuously existing "stable reality field" around the ship's hull, in order to counteract the corrosive laws of the Shadow Abyss—"chaos," "nothingness," and "death."
This is not a head-on confrontation, but a kind of isolation and neutralization at the level of rules.
More than a month later, amidst the proud cheers of the dwarves and the ever-surging hum of the Steel Sky's own energy core, the renovation project was officially declared complete.
The exciting launch ceremony was held in Blackrock Territory at Linde's behest.
The weather was fine that day.
However, the midday sun suddenly dimmed.
It wasn't dark clouds obscuring the sun, but rather an unprecedented, enormous shadow that slowly rose from the majestic mountains surrounding Blackrock Territory!
The Steel Sky—this colossal steel warship, embodying the highest technology of the Zedo civilization, the ingenuity of the dwarves, and the supreme power of the newly ascended Lord of the Light Veins, has completed its ultimate transformation.
It is no longer just an interstellar fortress, but more like a mobile, heavily armed temple of the gods!
On the jet-black armor, countless deep blue and blazing gold rune lines flowed slowly like living things, exuding a powerful force that was both reassuring and unsettling.
Several massive, crystal-cluster-like energy focusing arrays have been added to both sides of the ship. These arrays are amplifiers of the light pulse power and may also be giant cannons used for purification or deterrence in the future.
The bow has been redesigned and is sharper, as if it could cleave through all dimensions and chaos. The largest core emblem on it, personally branded by Lind, is radiating a light like a small sun. It is the central hub of the entire warship's "Reality Stabilization Field".
It climbed slowly and steadily, and the oppressive feeling brought about by its enormous size even made the air seem to freeze.
The mountains below it resembled models on a sand table, and birds flew around this illogical behemoth in alarm.
When it finally broke free from the mountains and began to move horizontally, slowly flying over Blackrock City, the real spectacle unfolded.
A massive shadow completely enveloped the entire city and a large surrounding area.
The sunlight was completely blocked, and daytime seemed to instantly turn into dusk.
However, the city did not fall into darkness.
The countless flowing light veins on the steel sky ship's hull spontaneously emitted a soft yet bright light, like countless miniature stars, illuminating the earth below!
This radiance is not cold illumination, but carries the unique power of light veins—a power that brings warmth, peace, and hope.
The residents of Blackrock City took to the streets, ran to the square, and surged onto the city walls. They looked up, their faces filled with unparalleled awe, pride, and piety.
They couldn't see Lind's cold gaze inside the ship; they only saw this miraculous behemoth and the divine radiance it cast.
"Long live the Lord!" someone shouted first.
The next moment, a deafening roar of cheers erupted from every corner of the city, the sound waves shaking the heavens and the earth.
Long live the Steel Sky!
"Guardian Black Rock!"
Merchants, farmers, soldiers, scholars, children... everyone was thrilled by this crystallization of power beyond imagination.
They knew that this warship belonged to their lord, to Lind Truck, the man who brought miracles and order!
This towering, sky-covering figure is the most powerful symbol and shield of Blackrock Territory and the new order it represents!
Alice stood on the terrace of the lord's manor, her gray-blue eyes fixed on the giant ship in the sky. A complex smile played on her lips as she murmured to herself, "It really is... becoming more and more like the work of a god."
Leonis commanded the city's garrison to maintain order, though she herself was overwhelmed with emotion. She felt the warm and reassuring power within the radiance, and her love and admiration for Lind reached new heights.
At the Howling Abyss stronghold, Narosh and his Shadowbinds, who witnessed this scene through remote projection, felt a tremor and fear originating from the depths of their souls.
The light made them instinctively uncomfortable, yet they clearly realized just how terrifying the power of the lord who controlled the light veins had become.
Weiss quietly raised her head inside the specially designed restraint chamber, her empty eye sockets "gazing" at the transmitted images, and the power within her that originated from the Shadow Abyss seemed to freeze slightly.
The Steel Sky did not stop. Like a king inspecting his territory, it slowly cruised over Blackrock Territory, deeply imprinting its unparalleled power in the hearts of every witness. Then it changed direction and accelerated towards the Howling Abyss.
Its shadow sweeps across the land, its radiance dispels the gloom.
This is not just a simple demonstration, but a declaration.
To the world, and perhaps to some higher beings, to announce the rise of a new king and his determination to sail into the unknown abyss.
Linde stood in the main control room of the bridge, his cold gaze sweeping over the boiling city and tiny mountains below, finally settling on the distorted sky in the distance—the direction of the Howling Abyss.
“The project is ready,” he whispered, as if speaking to the giant ship beneath his feet, and also to himself.
"Set sail, destination—the Sea of Shadows."
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