Chapter 826: Enriched Uranium Preparation
Chapter 826: Enriched Uranium Preparation
Heightened anticipation brings forth a stronger drive.
Lindsey quickens his pace in the mine, ready to endure the radiation with his Life Essence.
However... specialization has its advantages.
The Multi-Functional Survival Gear proves to be exceptionally effective against radiation.
As Lindsey ventures deeper, reaching the first mining point, his body remains unaffected by the harmful effects of radiation.
He takes out his camera and attempts to capture a photo.
Click!
The photo reveals an even denser pattern of noise, indicating a steadily rising concentration of radiation underground.
"For now, let's gather some regular uranium ore," he decides.
Following the map's guidance, Lindsey arrives at the mining site.
On the edge of a tunnel, beneath altered sedimentary rock, lies a distribution of yellow, green, and small amounts of black uranium ore.
Lindsey swings his pickaxe with determination.
In just a moment, he collects the minerals, placing them in his bag, each piece neatly organized into a separate compartment.
【Mineral: Uranium Ore】
【A naturally occurring mineral emitting radiation, it can be crafted into various items.】
【Note: Not recommended for long-term use in tools or jewelry.】
【A rare and dangerous mineral, it holds average value.】
"... "
"The more dangerous it is, the more I like it!" Lindsey exclaims with enthusiasm.
Filled with vigor, he thoroughly collects the minerals from the mining point.
Only then does he open his bag and begin studying the synthesis formulas for uranium ore on his workbench.
【1 Uranium Ore + 1 Metal Ingot = 20 Dirty Arrows/Bullets】
【2 Uranium Ores + 1 Advanced Metal = Weak Dagger】
【3 Uranium Ores + 1 Special Metal = Curse Collar】
...
Lindsey takes note of the ammunition synthesis.
He then skips over the items he has no intention of crafting and scrolls further down.
The most valuable synthesis formula catches his eye.
【10 Uranium Ores = Enriched Uranium】
Lindsey is ready to proceed with the synthesis.
However, after inputting the materials, he realizes that his current tools are insufficient for the task of enriching uranium.
Just as creating potions requires an alchemy enchantment table, smelting metals requires a furnace, and crafting equipment needs an anvil, enriching uranium ore demands specialized tools.
Even with the simplified requirements and processes afforded by the game player's skills, some essential components remain non-negotiable.
With a grim expression, Lindsey begins his search and eventually discovers a device named the Diffusion Separator.
"The synthesis difficulty is very high."
"But some technological system materials can be replaced with magical beast materials, which is quite convenient. What other materials do I still lack..."
Lindsey opens his bag and studies its contents one by one.
The Diffusion Separator requires a dense and diverse array of metals, including some rare special materials.
At this moment, the accumulated resources from his long adventures and territory management come to his aid.
"Dragonhide can replace high-polymer membranes, Electrolytic Gel can serve as an efficient adhesive, Sulfurized Fibers can substitute safety belts, High-Pressure Seastone is a core component for compressors, and the diffusion effect of Stardust and the heating function of Flame Elemental Gems can also be utilized..."
Lindsey tinkers with the materials on the spot.
To his surprise, these accumulated adventure resources prove sufficient to construct a Diffusion Separator!
Once a machine over 4 meters wide and 2 meters tall, is set up in the underground mine.
Lindsey can't help but blink in disbelief.
"Did... did I really make this?"
Lindsey's emotions were mixed.
As he fed the uranium ore into the diffusion separator, a sudden and intense extraction of essence occurred.
One-fifth of the essence within Lindsey's body was consumed.
At the separator's outlet, a silver-white, oval-shaped metal clattered onto the prepared tray.
"..."
Lindsey silently placed the enriched uranium into his pouch and transferred it to the workbench, checking the synthesis formula.
[1 Enriched Uranium + 1 Fire Stone + 1 Advanced Metal + 1 Spring = Small Timed Nuclear Warhead]
[10 Enriched Uranium + 1 Fire Stone + 2 Advanced Metals + 1 Spring = Portable Nuclear Bomb]
[100 Enriched Uranium + 1 Fire Stone + 5 Advanced Metals + 1 Special Metal + 1 Spring = Nuclear Bomb]
...
Lindsey scrolled down the list.
The nuclear bomb system was a simple and straightforward formula, with the yield increasing as the amount of enriched uranium increased, and the other materials were also relatively easy to obtain.
However, if he wanted to craft a weapon like the Fission Sword, which had a maximum danger level, the required metals were all legendary-grade materials.
Ordinary metals couldn't possibly withstand the core of enriched uranium.
Lindsey patiently read through the synthesis formulas until the end, where he discovered even more intriguing items.
[1 Small Timed Nuclear Warhead + 3 Sun Fragments = Hydrogen Bomb]
[1 Small Timed Nuclear Warhead + 10 Sun Fragments = Solar Hydrogen Bomb]
[1 Small Timed Nuclear Warhead + 100 Sun Fragments = Terminator Hydrogen Bomb]
"..."
"Hehehe..."
"Three Sun Fragments to synthesize the main body of a hydrogen bomb, and then detonate it with a small nuclear warhead. You're quite scientific now!"
"But in actual combat... hydrogen bombs are indeed more suitable."
"The environmental pollution caused by nuclear bombs is basically impossible for ordinary people to clean up. But what about Awakened ones?"
Lindsey's thoughts wandered as he continued his descent towards the mine.
He cleared out each collection point one by one.
Wherever he went, not even a speck of mineral fragments remained!
By the time his pouch had accumulated over a thousand pieces of uranium ore, Lindsey set off once more.
But this time, he suddenly felt a subtle change in his body.
Whoosh—
Life essence began to flow within him, as if constantly dispelling an unknown threat.
"Is this radiation? I'm almost there!"
"The radiation has penetrated the defense of my Multi-Functional Survival Gear!"
Lindsey immediately opened his map.
A collection point, noticeably larger than the others, was glowing brightly.
It was drawing Lindsey closer!
"..."
"Keep going down..."
Lindsey frowned in thought.
The further down he went, the more exaggerated the radiation would become.
He needed to retrieve the rare minerals under layers of radiation protection, and this was a race against time. Drawing from the sacrifices of the expeditionary forces, Lindsey approached this collection with a focused mindset, not taking it lightly.
"The radiation intensity continues to rise."
"It must be fast, precise, and ruthless... saving time while protecting my body."
Lindsey equipped himself with buff gear.
Finally, he prepared himself, entered a digitalized state, and activated the Earth Escape Technique of the Eternal Mark on his back.
Whoosh—
With a quick motion, Lindsey disappeared without a trace, like hot water poured on snow in winter, instantly sinking into the depths of the soil.
(End of Chapter)
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