Upon seeing this, Li Ye couldn't help but feel an itch to act.
The Iron Oath Brotherhood, the Apocalypse Sect, and the Titan Throne were all world-class organizations, generous in their dealings.
It had to be said—there were simply too many good things he wanted now.
Especially after establishing the Tomorrow Alliance.
【Tomorrow: Please wait a moment, I need to have a meeting with my companions.】
Li Ye promptly dispatched the Black Hawk Helicopter to pick up Yang Zheng and the others.
After a round of discussion, the group reached a series of conclusions.
Tons of Level 2 Iron Ore, Level 2 Coal, and Level 2 Fuel.
Blueprints for engineering types and Upgrade Blueprints to enhance the Engineer.
Tons of Level 2 Rare Ores and Crystals—not for the Tomorrow, but for the Peacemaker.As a Fire-support Mobile City, the Peacemaker had a well-developed gunner system and a wide variety of Level 2 shell types. Within the City Alliance, investing rare ores and crystals into the Peacemaker was likewise appropriate.
A series of Level 2 Waterborne Vehicle Blueprints. After all, the eastern part of the Valley Zone bordered the sea.
In the end, the four of them reached a consensus.
What they wanted were the Level 2 City Crystal and Level 2 City Structure Blueprint.
"Come to think of it, I feel like this demand is a bit outrageous,"Zhou Xing said hesitantly.
The other three, including Li Ye, nodded.
"Even so, we have to at least give it a try."
After all, the Tomorrow already had the Tier 2 City Upgrade Blueprint. As long as it could obtain those two items and gather a full range of resources, it could be promoted to a Level 3 Mobile City.
Once it became a Level 3 Mobile City, the Tomorrow could collect a series of Level 3 Blueprints and start manufacturing them.
At that time, the Tomorrow Alliance would undergo a tremendous leap forward!
As Li Ye thought about it, excitement surged within him.
He knew better than anyone the situation of the Western Wasteland Continent—a Level 3 Mobile City could run rampant across the entire continent.
More importantly—
Upon ascending to Level 3, the Tomorrow’s Land, Sea, and Air Combat Forces would be elevated to a whole new tier.
Back when it was a Level 2 Mobile City, Li Ye had already clearly felt the limitations of that level.
The ground forces only had Infantry Fighting Vehicles and Off-road Vehicles at best; the air forces merely had Light Airships and Helicopters; the sea forces nothing more than Speedboats and Mini Submarines.
But if it became a Level 3 Mobile City, it should be capable of producing Tanks and a range of war vehicles.
In the air, it might even be able to build Gunships and Fighter Jets.
On the sea, it could create a whole line of naval vessels.
In the Wasteland, it would become a powerful Mobile Fortress of War!
At that time, the Tomorrow would even venture out to sea to pioneer new voyages, explore new continents and Level 3 Zones!
At this thought, Li Ye couldn't help but clench his fists.
Despite his immense enthusiasm, he still had to consult his companions.
"Is this really okay? Shouldn’t we prioritize meeting your needs?"he asked.
Zhou Xing and the others exchanged glances and gave slight nods.
In truth, if the Tomorrow could be promoted to Level 3, it would bring great benefits to them as well.
First, the Tomorrow would become more powerful in the future, strong enough to protect them.
Second, the Tomorrow could venture into Level 3 Zones to collect a series of resources and craft Level 3 City Accessories, Level 3 Cannons, and Level 3 Firearms, then allocate them to everyone.
"Exactly!"
Li Ye’s eyes grew even brighter.
A lone-wolf Mobile City being promoted to Level 3 and a city within an alliance being promoted to Level 3 were entirely worlds apart.
The reason was that City Alliances could share high-level dividends.
If the Tomorrow were promoted to Level 3, it could collect a series of Blueprints in Level 3 Zones to craft Level 3 items and share them with its companions.
For example, if the Tomorrow created four Level 3 Cannons and shared them with the Peacemaker, crafted Level 3 defensive City Accessories and shared them with the Iron Whale, produced Level 3 Mechanical Arms and Level 3 Work Claws for the Engineer—
This would be equivalent to these Level 2 Cities effectively possessing the capabilities of a Level 3 City!
What was even more ingenious was that once they were promoted to Level 3 Mobile Cities, Zhou Xing and the others could directly access the corresponding Level 3 production items from the Tomorrow using their Lord’s Wristbands.
Level advantage dividends, mutual support and benefit.
At this point, Zhou Xing and the others’ eyes also burned with fervor.
It now seemed that they too had hope of obtaining Level 3 items.
In truth, all three of them were extremely envious of the Vanguard Armed Gunship and the City Resource Transmission Device on the Tomorrow.
"We absolutely must get that City Crystal and City Structure Blueprint!"
"Yes, our priority should be gathering the resources needed for promotion!"
"Hurry, hurry, hurry, ask Elder David now!"
Under the scorching gaze of everyone present, Li Ye slowly typed a line into the screen.
【Tomorrow: Elder David, I’ve decided what I want.】
【Warblade M3: Speak.】
【Tomorrow: I want the Level 2 City Crystal and the Level 2 City Structure Blueprint.】
The other party immediately fell into silence.
A few minutes later, he spoke again.
【Warblade M3: What an outrageously bold demand! I cannot meet your request!】
【Warblade M3: But then again, it seems you all understand the level-dividend system within City Alliances.】
After some conversation, Li Ye learned—
The level-dividend system that he and Zhou Xing had theorized had actually long existed on the Wasteland and was quite common.
Level 3 Mobile City Alliances, or even Level 4 Mobile City Alliances—
The Mobile Cities within them were not necessarily all Level 4.
For example, in a Level 3 Mobile City Alliance, there might be just one Level 3 Mobile City and multiple Level 2 Mobile Cities.
The reason was simple: the conditions to promote from a Level 1 City to Level 2 were already so harsh. For Level 3 or 4, it was even harder.
One high, many low—a level advantage dividend.
This concept emerged naturally.
The Level 3 Mobile City would head to Level 3 Zones to collect resources, craft Level 3 items, and send them to the Level 2 Mobile Cities in the alliance to enhance their strength.
The Level 2 Mobile Cities would act as logistical support, collecting Level 2 Iron Ore, Level 2 Coal, Level 2 Fuel, Crystal Coins, and other resources from Level 2 Zones and continuously supplying the Level 3 Mobile City.
After all, the fuel required for Level 3 Vehicles started at Level 2, and resupplying shells and bullets also began with Level 2 Iron Ore.
Level 4, Level 5, and so on—
Some Level 4 Mobile Cities even contained Level 2 Cities and Level 1 Cities.
"I see now!"Li Ye exclaimed in awe.
He had to admit, one Level 3 Mobile City and an alliance possessing a Level 3 Mobile City—there was an immense gap between the two.
Sighing with emotion, he quickly began typing.
【Tomorrow: Then Elder David, could you give me a copy of the Level 2 City Structure Blueprint?】
【Warblade M3: That I can do.】
"Alright!"
Cheers erupted inside the cockpit of the Tomorrow.
Everyone hugged each other in excitement.
Li Ye himself was overjoyed beyond measure.
Who would have thought the Tomorrow Alliance would gain such a massive benefit during its migration through the Valley Zone?
Even the usually composed Lin Wu became frenzied.
"At this rate, within a year, the Tomorrow could very well be promoted to a Level 3 Mobile City,"he murmured."What kind of growth speed is this..."
Just then, Elder David spoke.
【Warblade M3: Although I’ve agreed, the Level 2 City Structure Blueprint is a strategic-grade resource. I’ll need to submit a request to the Council of Elders.】
【Warblade M3: Don’t worry. You all made an outstanding contribution this time, the Elders will approve it.】
【Tomorrow: I truly thank you, Elder David.】
David informed Li Ye that from submission to approval and eventual delivery, it would take about one to two weeks.
For this, he specifically asked Li Ye where the Tomorrow Alliance was headed, so they could send someone to deliver the items.
Li Ye told him that the Tomorrow Alliance would continue exploring toward the southeast, to see if there just so happened to be a new Zone there.
As the conversation was about to end, he seemed to remember something and quickly typed:
【Tomorrow: Elder David, could you also send some of the City Alloy, Iron Ore, and other resources required for promotion to Level 3?】
The other party once again fell silent.
【Warblade M3: Don’t push your luck, young man.】
【Warblade M3: If I were you, I’d be secretly rejoicing over just getting the Level 2 City Structure Blueprint.】
As the conversation ended, both sides formally bid farewell.
The Warblade M3 departed, while the Tomorrow Alliance remained in place.
The reason was simple—
The ground was littered with the corpses of Swarms.
And these were all Level 2 Monsters, capable of dropping a lot of resources.
In the following period, the four Mobile Cities split up and began sending people to scavenge and examine the Swarm corpses.
Compared to regular Level 2 Monsters, the Swarm had slightly fewer drops.
3–5 Crystal Coins, 1 unit of Level 2 Iron Ore/Level 2 Coal, and a few Level 1 finished parts.
Each Swarm dropped roughly one of those.
But their sheer quantity made up for it.
After a round of searching, Li Ye had collected a total of 15,241 Crystal Coins, 2,510 units of Level 2 Iron Ore, 1,652 units of Level 2 Coal, and 1,234 units of Saltpeter.
Additionally, there were over 100 pieces of Level 1 finished goods and 23 pieces of Level 1 Blueprints.
Only one Level 2 Blueprint appeared—but it brought Li Ye great delight.
【Radio Device Blueprint】
【Item Name: Radio Device】
【Level: Level 2】
【Bonus Effects: 1. Range of 20 kilometers 2. Energy consumption reduced by 25%】
【Crafting Cost:】
【Broadcast Station: 300 units of Iron Ore (Level 2)】
【Walkie-Talkie: 5 units of Iron Ore (Level 2)】
"This is really good stuff!"Li Ye’s eyes lit up.
As of now, the Tomorrow’s external combat forces were quite numerous.
In the air, there were the Black Hawk Helicopter and the Vanguard Armed Gunship.
On land, there were Convoy One and Convoy Two, and the Storm Infantry Vehicle.
At sea, there were Speedboats.
During external operations, the Tomorrow had always used horn signals to issue commands to its vehicles, which was extremely inconvenient.
Now, with a radio device, things would become much more efficient.
In external combat, Li Ye could issue commands to the troops via radio.
Or during exploration missions, he could stay updated in real-time via the radio.
Not only that, Li Ye could also give one device to Zhou Xing and the others, enabling communication during emergencies.
"With this, there’s no need to constantly activate the City Radio,"he muttered to himself.
The radio device had a public channel. During Tomorrow Alliance operations, everyone could communicate by voice.
But its effective range was indeed very short—only 20 kilometers.
After all, the City Radio could support full-zone communication, spanning several thousand kilometers.
Li Ye immediately entered the blueprint into the Production Workshop and crafted it, then dispatched someone to deliver a walkie-talkie to each of Zhou Xing’s team.
Through conversation, he learned that Zhou Xing’s side had also reaped a rich harvest scavenging the Swarm corpses.
Everyone had obtained a large number of Crystal Coins and resources, along with finished goods and Blueprints.
"Did any of you get a Level 2 Blueprint?"Li Ye asked.
To his surprise, the Iron Whale had actually retrieved a Level 2 Waterborne Combat Vehicle Blueprint from a single Swarm.
As the offensive unit of the alliance, the Tomorrow naturally received it.
Li Ye immediately dispatched a helicopter to bring the blueprint back.
【Item Name: KDB-2 Bullfrog Anti-Air Amphibious Vehicle】
【Level: Level 2】
【Bonus Effects: 1. Aiming accuracy increased by 25% 2. Speed on water increased by 20%】
【Crafting Cost: 150 units of Iron Ore (Level 2), 30 units of Precision Vehicle Components (Level 2)】
【Configuration:】
【PVS Cloudburst Autocannon】
【Amphibious Tread System】
【CC98 Thunder Deployment Infantry System】
From its appearance, the Bullfrog Vehicle resembled an old-style treaded vehicle. At the front, it was equipped with an anti-air autocannon, while the rear featured a massive launch tube.
That launch tube was the so-called "Infantry Deployment System". As long as the combat personnel entered it and assumed the standard posture, pressing the activation switch would launch them.
The blueprint specifically noted that the launch range was 1,000 meters.
Looking at the blueprint, Li Ye fell into thought.
Overall, this was a decent Level 2 Vehicle.
It could operate both on land and water, and made up for the Tomorrow’s weakness in anti-air firepower.
As for the Infantry Deployment System, Li Ye’s eyes instantly lit up.
Didn’t he previously acquire the Level 3 Jetpack Blueprint? If a combatant equipped with a jetpack entered the Infantry Deployment System and activated it during launch to reduce landing impact, they could deploy rapidly at any point within 1,000 meters!
This was far faster than parachuting to the ground!
Thinking of this, Li Ye scratched his head.
Even he hadn’t expected that the Infantry Deployment System and the Jetpack could form such a brilliant synergy.
"Looks like... the progress on building the Special Forces just accelerated again,"he couldn’t help but murmur to himself.
After finishing the nearby Swarm corpse search, the four Mobile Cities once again mobilized, advancing toward the southeast.
At the same time—
In the north of the Western Wasteland Continent, within the Level 1 Zone, the Red Ridge Zone—
A single Airborne Airship slowly descended, and Bishop Heath stepped out.
It was currently raining, and a Disciplinary Deacon quickly approached to hold an umbrella over Bishop Heath.
"How is the survivor resettlement work proceeding?"Bishop Heath asked.
"It’s nearly complete,"the Disciplinary Deacon replied.
Bishop Heath nodded.
"Good."
Under the continuous operation of engineer-type Mobile Cities from the Apocalypse Sect and the Titan Throne, town after town was rising from the ground.
They had even constructed roads, water supply systems, and utility poles.
After all, the construction ability of Mobile Cities was truly astonishing.
Moreover, only in relatively monster-free areas like the Red Ridge Zone could such large-scale construction take place.
Bishop Heath moved swiftly. The Disciplinary Deacon holding the umbrella could barely keep up.
He quickly boarded one of the Apocalypse Sect’s Mobile Cities and proceeded to the chapel to reach the communication room.
A few minutes later, Cardinal Bishop Viktor appeared on the screen.