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Chapter 1148: Rockets Ascend
Chapter 1148: Rockets Ascend
In the launch area, rockets shot up from the ground, one after another, heading for space.
These rockets had various destinations.
A few of the most powerful beings, those at the peak of the seventh tier, were headed to Mars.
Mars, compared to the moon, had a richer environment with an atmosphere, similar gravity to Earth, and even a stable water supply, allowing them to survive for longer periods.
On the contrary, the moon's living conditions were extremely harsh.
The moon was barren, with no atmosphere, no water, and only one-sixth of Earth's gravity. Living on the moon would mean constant exposure to relentless cosmic radiation.
But some chose to go there anyway, as it posed no major issues.
The moon, though it had no survival resources, could support the advanced beings! These high-tier beings each hadcar carri several spatial storage devices, averaging about three to four cubic meters of storage space each.
These spaces were filled with food, water, and other essential life-sustaining items.
Upon reaching the moon, they could enter a state of hibernation to reduce energy consumption.
If not interrupted by dark energy rebels, the resources in their spatial rings would suffice them for millennia!
As for what would happen in a few centuries... we'll see thenBy then, the dark energy rebels might have withdrawn from Earth, or perhaps the super AI anthem had been revived, then it would be no problem.
Regardless, rockets carried high-tier beings to space.
Surviving on the moon or mars was the exclusive right of high-tier beings. Ordinary people, without storage space, could not adapt to such harsh conditions, nor could they hibernate for long periods, which meant they could not survive for long durations. Only high-tier cultivators could.
But even high-tier cultivators were not guaranteed to reach their intended destinations. Just take the first step of "rocket launches" for example, it went quite poorly.
Boom!
Though many rockets launched successfully, there were still some unfortunate cases, with several rockets exploding right on the launch pad!
Of 103 rockets, 20 alone exploded on the pad!
The explosions burned brightly, turning the sky red.
Besides those that exploded on the pad, many rockets lost control in the brief moment after takeoff.
The out-of-control rockets twisted and turned in the sky, some even diving headfirst into the ground.
Fortunately, the launch site was built near the sea, so a rocket falling would splash into the body of water, not hitting a densely populated area.
Worth noting was the "great hope" that resembled a robotic heavy rocket.
This rocket reached an altitude of 100 kilometers, and a significant malfunction occurred near a city.
In this malfunction, the main body of the rocket oscillated almost apart, many parts rained down, and it seemed to be almost over.
But what happened?
After passing the city, the rocket somehow regained stability, its flight path returning to normal, which eased everyone's worries.
This rocket seemed the least reliable of all, but it managed to launch successfully and enter a stable orbit.
However, not all malfunctioning rockets could be salvaged like the "great robot" rocket.
A rough count showed that 20 rockets exploded on the pad, and 36 rockets lost control in the air!
In total, that is, all rockets that failed to develop, there were 56!
More than half of the rockets failed to launch!
Watching these failed launches, Su felt a deep concern.
He sighed, turning to Cao Chengxiang, "Ah, Chancellor, I didn’t expect so many rocket launches to fail! More than half of them didn’t even work. This is truly a heart-wrench display."
"Indeed, a dazzling fireworks show," Cao Chengxiang chuckled.
Su Yu said with a sigh, "This was the final launch window. If this launch fails, we may not get another chance to launch these high-level cultivers with rockets."
"Little friend Su Yu, just let it go," Cao Chengxiang smiled. "You should have thought—these rockets were cobbled together in just ten days, most of them were a mix of various wild ideas. Having more than half of the launches fail is actually a success!"
To be honest, I didn’t expect so many failures. For instance, that ‘giant robot’ rocket, modified in such a way, could still succeed, truly beyond my expectations!
For those who managed to launch successfully, we should feel happy, shouldn’t we?"
"Hehe, that’s true," encouraged by Cao Chengxiang, Su Yu felt more at ease.
This massive rocket launch project was too rushed. Cao Chengxiang had a point—having nearly half of the launches succeed is also a blessing.
...
After the rocket launches failed, the high-level cultivators emerged from the debris, their faces grim and dusty. The explosion’s power was lethal to ordinary people, but almost harmless to the high-level cultivators.
They emerged from the debris, brushing off the dust, their bodies completely unscathed.
Their faces were covered in regret, the dream of going to the moon or Mars shattered, now they could only remain on Earth.
Su Yu appeared at thethe launch site, consoling the disappointed cultivators, "Don’t be too disheartened. Although this rocket launch failed, we have gained valuable experience.
If there’s another chance, I will organize everyone for a second launch.
Of course, the chances may be slim. The new defense network will be shattered tonight, and the aftermath of the battle will spread globally, with fierce energy and weather severely affecting the next launch window.
If there’s no chance, we can apply for underground shelters. I’ve recently constructed hundreds of these shelters in many desolate areas, some of which are still unoccupied.
Although the probability of being discovered by rebel forces is low, we can still hide in them.
"Thanks, everyone!" Hearing Su Yu’s words, everyone felt warm, showing gratitude.
Rocket launches failed, they could only accept the failure and wait for the next time.
If it doesn’t work, we might as well go to the underground shelters, as Chancellor said. This may be our last resort.
...
Next, Su Yu helped the members of ‘Team 2’ clean up the site.
After this launch, the launch site was a mess, and it’s uncertain if the high-level cultivators who had already entered space won’t return to Earth due to a rocket’s failed re-entry.
After cleaning the launch site, it’s time to face the new defense network’s destruction.
(End of Chapter)
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