In reality.
Among the top-ranked individuals on the current Regional Leaderboard, he was the only one whose Power Value was entirely built up through Accessory Levels. Most others relied on their Slave numbers and the basic Power Value bonuses from their Level 3 Trains.
Another seven days passed.
The Level 2 copper mine had been completely exhausted. With over 200 Slaves working overtime, a total of 140,000 units of copper ore were extracted.
All this copper ore was stored in a specially crafted Level 10 Refrigerator.
It was considered a strategic reserve resource.
With this batch of copper ore, even if the Ballista and Car Blade proved ineffective, he could rely on the Rocket Launcher and Heavy Machine Gun to clear the area, though such a situation was unlikely to occur.
In the Iron Ridge Wasteland region, there should be no existence that could pose a threat to him at present.
Inside the Train, there were currently 60,000 units of iron ore and 140,000 units of copper ore.
Chen Mang took out another 45,000 units of iron ore to upgrade the Resource Detection Radar to Level 10 in one go, expanding its detection range to 10,000 meters, and also gained two Supermodel Effects.
"Resource Detection Radar Level 5 Supermodel Effect": Can estimate the extractable quantity within detected Mines.
"Resource Detection Radar Level 10 Supermodel Effect": Can obtain the next refresh time for depleted Mines.
Before he could carefully examine these two Supermodel Effects.
"Beep... beep."
On the control panel.
The screen started beeping frantically.
"Damn!"
Chen Mang took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. The Resource Detection Radar showed two Level 2 iron mines next to the underground river cave, 2,000 meters below the surface.
Estimated extractable quantity: 380,000 units of Level 1 iron ore.
He was genuinely tempted!
And not just at the 2,000-meter depth; another 5,000 meters down, there was a Level 3 Crimson Heartstone mine, estimated to yield 1,800 units of Level 3 Crimson Heartstone.
He still had some Crimson Heartstone left in his Train.
It was a drop from the Man-Eating Spider he had killed in the past, but he hadn't found a use for it yet—it was a rare, high-level resource.
Why had these high-level resource mines refreshed so deep underground?
But...
He could only look, not possess. His Stellar Train didn't have the ability to traverse underground. However...
"..."
He glanced out the window at the abandoned Goblin Train. This Goblin Train did have the ability to traverse underground, but it was completely unusable, beyond repair, and utterly scrapped.
Should he send Doba back into that dark space to have him craft another Goblin Train section?
Forget it.
He quickly dismissed the thought.
It was unrealistic. Not to mention the time it would take, even if it were crafted, it wouldn't be in his region. Who knew where Doba would be transported to?
Could he only watch wealth slip through his fingers?
A meeting, brainstorm!
Soon—
The Train's interior was filled with people.
Lao Zhu looked at the Resource Detection Radar screen, which displayed the two Level 2 iron mines 2,000 meters underground, hesitated for a moment, and then was the first to voice his opinion: "At 2,000 meters below the Doomsday Abyss, that's 8,000 meters from the surface."
"These two iron mines are in the underground river. If we can find the source of this river, perhaps we won't need the Train to have underground traversal capabilities. We could follow the river to the mines."
"Ahem." Biao Zi coughed lightly: "That's a bit unrealistic. Underground rivers are extremely complex, some parts as wide as a lake, others as narrow as a bucket. The Train simply couldn't enter the underground river. It's a pipe dream."
"Even if this underground riverbed were perfectly flat, the Train doesn't have the ability to move through water."
"..."
Chen Mang glanced at everyone. Seeing that after a long discussion, no useful ideas had emerged, he waved his hand: "Bring Doba to me."
"Drilling?"
The green-skinned Doba stood in the Train's cab, frowning as he tiptoed to look out the window at the abandoned Goblin Train: "My original Goblin Train could do it... but... hmm..."
"The 'Drill Bit,' a white-grade accessory, is a craftable accessory that comes with the Goblin Train. I really don't know where else to get this accessory..."
"And..."
"Wait, I remember. Killing a monster called 'Pangolin' has a chance to drop this accessory blueprint, but these monsters usually live in groups in the mountains. Our area... doesn't seem to have any mountains."
Lao Zhu and Biao Zi exchanged glances, both seeing the anxiety in each other's eyes.
This was the first time Lord Mang had called a meeting of all management to discuss something. They were eager to provide a feasible suggestion to prove their competence.
But...
This matter was too tricky, and they couldn't think of a solution.
Especially Lao Zhu, who was nearly driven mad with anxiety. He had always prided himself on being a talent in internal management. If Biao Zi couldn't think of anything, it was understandable, but if he couldn't, it would reflect poorly on his abilities.
"Pangolin?"
Chen Mang leaned back in his chair, narrowing his eyes thoughtfully, his knuckles rhythmically tapping on the table. He did know where there were mountains—the Kunlun Mountains region at the far west of the Iron Ridge Wasteland.
That area was full of continuous mountain ranges, and pangolins could probably be found there.
But...
It was a high-level region.
Low-level Trains could enter high-level regions, as long as they weren't afraid of death. The danger coefficient would skyrocket.
His Stellar Train could basically move unimpeded in the Iron Ridge Wasteland, but if it went to the Kunlun Mountains, Level 3 monsters might be everywhere, and even higher-level monsters could be encountered. The danger was evident.
However, he had the "Spider Leg" accessory. If he went to the Kunlun Mountains, his mobility wouldn't be too hindered.
He didn't make a decision immediately.
Instead, he dismissed the meeting, instructing everyone to return to their respective carriages. He would set this matter aside for now and head to the Taiping City ruins to acquire more Slaves.
With the Targeting Radar, those Survivors hiding in the ruins would be easily found.
The two mines at the bottom of the Doomsday Abyss had been completely exhausted. According to the Resource Detection Radar's Supermodel Effect, the next refresh time for these mines was 62 days later. For the time being, he probably wouldn't return to this place.
"Roar!"
The engine roared. The Stellar Train, which had been dormant at the bottom of the Doomsday Abyss for so long, extended its Mechanical Legs and quickly climbed up the cliff, scaling the steep wall at a rapid pace.
When sunlight finally bathed the carriage once more.
The Stellar Train reappeared on the surface, switching back to Wind-Fire Wheels, and roared towards the direction of the Taiping City ruins!
An hour later.
"..."
Chen Mang took a deep breath, staring intently at the distant wasteland. He had already decided that he must go to the Kunlun Mountains. In this hour, the Resource Detection Radar had sounded three times.
The depths of the Iron Ridge Wasteland were rich with iron and copper ore!
The entire Iron Ridge Wasteland was practically a massive resource mining area, except that many high-level resource mines were buried deep underground.
He couldn't just stand by and watch these resources remain buried.
Once he officially ventured into high-level regions, even if he wanted to return to the Iron Ridge Wasteland, it would be impossible.
The Kunlun Mountains—he had to take the risk!
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