Chapter 1241: Sector 170
Chapter 1241: Sector 170
Sector 170 of the Feg Hub is actually an artificial planet.
Taking gravity into account, the planet has a diameter of 10,000 kilometers, roughly 78% of Earth's diameter.
The gravity on this artificial planet is slightly less than Earth's, so as Su Yu walked down the street, he could clearly feel a light, floating sensation.
This planet is located in the habitable zone of the Feg system, but due to its positioning, it is situated at the outer edge of the habitable zone. It takes about 650 days to orbit the star, similar to Mars' orbit.
The sector numbers generally correspond to the construction time of the sectors. The Feg Hub started with Sector 1 and Sector 2, and has since densely built over a thousand sectors in space.
Of course, not all these sectors are artificial planets; most are space cities.
Sector 170 is located on the outer edge of the habitable zone, so it receives very little starlight, resulting in a very low average temperature.
Therefore, a gray-black shell envelops the entire planet.
Upon entering the sector, the first thing Su Yu and Chen Xing did was look up at the sky.
However, the sky in Sector 170 is not the blue sky and white clouds of Earth, but a massive gray-black metal shell.
It is this metal shell that ensures the planet's average temperature.
Through the greenhouse effect, matter-antimatter annihilation for energy, and other means, the planet's surface temperature is maintained at around 14 degrees Celsius, suitable for all life to thrive.
Without this shell, the planet's night would plummet to a bone-chilling -143 degrees Celsius, an environment in which no life could survive.
Su Yu and Chen Xing gazed up at the sky.
The sight of such a magnificent metal shell left them in awe.
This was a grand and spectacular sight unimaginable on Earth! It was hard to fathom the level of technology required to create such a vast artificial planet and such a grand metal shell!
As for the planet's surface, it was dotted with towering skyscrapers that pierced the clouds.
Su Yu and Chen Xing looked around, but they couldn't see the actual ground.
The area they were in was a typical commercial street, but even this street seemed to be about 200 to 300 meters above the true ground.
In the sky above the sector, various types of flying vehicles zipped past.
Some were fish-shaped, others bird-like, and some even resembled butterflies. The variety was endless, the only commonality being their incredible speed and the fact that they never collided during their flights.
All of this gave Su Yu and Chen Xing the feeling of being in a sci-fi movie! Everything was so awe-inspiring!
However, the real scene differed significantly from sci-fi movies.
Earth's sci-fi movies often depict "cyberpunk" future cities.
In cyberpunk cities, towering steel jungles are juxtaposed with low-quality living conditions, where high technology coexists with grim realities.
But Sector 170 was nothing like that.
As Su Yu looked around, he saw vibrant, colorful plants everywhere.
The plants covered the entire city, with lush vegetation adorning the surfaces of all skyscrapers. Even at the tops of the tallest buildings, one could see hills, lakes, and forests.
The living conditions of the planet's residents were also very high. Under the guidance of the Hymn, each resident enjoyed a comfortable and happy life, unlike the impoverished lower classes in cyberpunk cities who rely on cheap protein to survive.
If the cyberpunk city is known for its "high tech, low life," then the 170th Star District is undoubtedly "high tech, high life." Even the lowest-ranking residents enjoy a high standard of living.
If it weren't for the sudden unrest that descended upon the entire Feige Hub, the residents here would still be living their quiet yet comfortable lives.
...
Walking down the street, Su Yu and Chenxing took in their surroundings.
They felt like country bumpkins entering a grand garden, dazzled by the advanced technology of this planet, making them feel like simpletons from the countryside.
Su Yu had discarded his divine robe, now wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and dark blue jeans.
He had loved this outfit during his college days, but after starting work, he had switched to wearing button-down shirts and stopped wearing short sleeves.
Now, putting on the short sleeves and jeans again, Su Yu felt like he was back in his student days, a vibrant young man in his early twenties!
The passersby on the street looked at him with various expressions.
Seeing Su Yu's unusual attire and the adorable, unknown creature on his shoulder, the residents could tell he wasn't a local and likely came from some indigenous planet in the galaxy.
They glanced at him with a casual curiosity, much like how people on Earth might look at a foreigner on the street.
Chenxing, the cat, perched on Su Yu's shoulder.
While observing the surroundings, she communicated with Su Yu telepathically: "The residents here seem very wary!"
"Indeed, they are more cautious than usual," Su Yu nodded in agreement.
This wasn't just something Chenxing noticed; Su Yu was also acutely aware of it.
The 170th Star District had no distinction between day and night, with the nearby streets illuminated by bright lights.
But as Su Yu walked down the street, he could clearly sense the intense wariness and subtle hostility of the residents around him, mixed with a hint of confusion.
"Perhaps this is due to the unrest over the past two months," Su Yu said. "Because of the unrest, the residents no longer live harmoniously. Instead, they are wary and hostile towards everything around them.
This sudden downturn in the environment has left them feeling lost, unable to see a future."
"Perhaps," Chenxing sighed. "I wish I could see what this planet was like before, when it was peaceful."
"Unfortunately, that's unlikely to happen, at least not in the near future."
With that, Su Yu found a bench on the commercial street and sat down.
The commercial street was lined with lush trees.
However, the plants on both sides of the street seemed neglected, with overgrown branches and leaves scattered on the bench.
Su Yu picked up a fallen leaf and examined it closely, lost in thought.
Seeing his contemplative expression, Chenxing asked, "What are you thinking about?"
"I'm thinking about what to do next," Su Yu sighed. "Given the current situation in the Feige Hub, our original plan seems impossible to execute."
"Yeah, that's true," Chenxing agreed. "With the current state of affairs, the original plan won't work. We need to find an alternative path."
"Which path will work?"
"I... I don't know. I'm just a little cat."
The two of them sat in silence on the bench, lost in their thoughts.
In a way, they were just as lost as the people around them.
(End of Chapter)
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