Chapter 661: Mechanical Viper Train, Mechanical Armor Version 2.0

"High-altitude reconnaissance balloons released."

Over the Greenwood Sea, a hatch on one of the Mossa Train's cars slid open, revealing the balloons stored inside.

The restraining straps were untied, and dozens of reconnaissance balloons detached from their recesses, soaring into the sky.

Mossa stared at the control panel, where the words [High-Altitude Reconnaissance Balloon Car: 24-hour production countdown initiated] were displayed.

She pulled her clothes tighter around herself.

[Mossa Train: I've started reconnaissance on my end. How about yours?]

[Ladiz Shelter: I've also launched unmanned reconnaissance drones for large-scale scanning. For Bronze Rank civilization wars, the distance between us won't exceed 1,000 kilometers. Yu Yuan is in an urban area. As long as we find the nearest city, we'll find him.]

[Mossa Train: Good. Keep in touch.]

As the high-altitude reconnaissance balloons climbed higher, they soon made a discovery.

Half a day later, Mossa watched the intermittent images transmitted back on the screen, her eyes narrowing slightly.

"Found it!"

Clearly visible on the screen was a city. A city blanketed in ice and snow.

It was the only city she had seen.

There was no mistake.

She immediately relayed this intelligence to Ladiz.

Afterwards, Mossa decided to move in closer for reconnaissance first, then rendezvous with Ladiz's forces when they arrived.

The snake-like train raced across the Green Forest Icefield.

And just as Mossa detected Green Forest City.

At the Hunter Training Camp, the Pioneering Group had completed yet another gathering.

They were all rapidly swapping out their mechanical armor.

Masier stood beside Yu Yuan.

"Investor, we barely made it in time. As per your requirements, Mechanical Armor 2.0 has been specifically enhanced for extreme environment survival. The inner lining integrates the Yellow Flame Crystal discovered in the Lava World.

We've also added a heat recycling system and a thermal insulation layer that firmly locks in the soldiers' body heat, maximizing their survival time in extreme conditions.

Based on environmental testing, at -80 degrees Celsius, a soldier's sustained combat capability lasts no less than 6 hours."

Looking at the test results in Masier's report.

Yu Yuan was quite satisfied.

In fact, it was impossible not to be.

The quality of Mechanical Armor 2.0 had already reached Epic quality.

That's right, Epic quality.

And all of this was accomplished thanks to two types of metal.

One was the Gold-tier [Super Memory Metal] he had obtained previously. The other was a mineral newly excavated by the Black Flame tribe in the Lava World, the Yellow Flame Crystal.

The quality of the Yellow Flame Crystal was exceptionally rare.

At the very least, it was Rare-tier, and Epic-quality ore was not uncommon either.

After learning this, Masier began refining and researching these ores. She quickly discovered that these Yellow Flame Crystals contained immense thermal energy and possessed the ability to absorb heat.

They were crystals far superior to Molten Ore.

Only when the surrounding environment reached a certain threshold would they slowly release heat outward.

Through continuous experimentation, Masier repeatedly adjusted the Yellow Flame Crystal's temperature sensitivity, finally integrating it into the Mechanical Armor 2.0 version.

The intensity of heat release could be freely regulated.

In a sense, the reason Mechanical Armor 2.0 could become Epic-tier equipment.

Was purely due to the accumulation of these two precious materials.

Because of this, Mechanical Armor 2.0 boasted ultimate survival capability.

Whether it was defense, shock resistance, or extreme environment adaptation, everything had been pushed to the current limit.

But correspondingly, the resource consumption required to manufacture this equipment was also terrifying.

Just crafting this batch of mechanical armor alone consumed half of the [M-Type Source Core Mechanical Titan]'s energy.

Mind you, during this period, the [M-Type Source Core Mechanical Titan] had been gathering a sea of resources on the Mechanical Scrapyard Planet.

Yet Yu Yuan paid this no mind whatsoever.

Resources were meant to be consumed. As long as they could enhance the Pioneering Group's combat power, it was worth it.

When the Pioneering Group's equipment was fully replaced.

The motor lodge opened, and the Pioneering Group and mechanical armored vehicles vanished from Civilization War Fortress Square.

-

The Mossa Train traveled across the icefield.

Mossa gazed at the boundless icefield outside. Even though she was long accustomed to it, she couldn't help but sigh:

"How the hell does this guy Yu Yuan even survive in this world for so long."

The temperature inside the trainmaster's cabin was only 17 degrees Celsius.

That temperature wasn't low, but it definitely wasn't high either.

He pressed the internal intercom button.

"Little Black, how are the men down there feeling?"

Soon, a voice responded.

"Trainmaster, we're doing alright for now. All heating equipment in the cars is running, and the temperature inside is at 11 degrees Celsius. These Molten Element Blocks are really something! They keep radiating heat without consuming any energy..."

Upon hearing this, Mossa also broke into a smile.

"Good. Don't let your guard down. Be ready for combat at all times. Gunners and artillery operators must not leave their combat positions. Report any developments to me immediately."

"Understood, Leader."

Luo Xiaohei closed the communication channel, opened the command intercom, and began issuing orders to each car.

"Attention all personnel. Leader's orders: Gunners and artillery operators must be ready for combat at any moment. Do not leave your combat stations. Report any situation immediately. Car chiefs, acknowledge."

"Car 3 acknowledged!"

"Car 4 acknowledged!"

"Car 5..."

Inside Car 2, someone handed Luo Xiaohei a cigarette.

"Brother Hei, how can people even survive in this world with temperatures this low?"

Another person chimed in.

"Exactly. I heard it's like minus eighty or ninety degrees outside. I was wondering earlier why the Leader bought these Element Blocks. Now I realize the Leader really thinks ahead."

Luo Xiaohei blew out a smoke ring.

He said calmly: "Don't overthink it. The enemy this time is clearly no pushover. Sure, our train's weapons systems are powerful, but anything that can survive in an environment like this is bound to be some kind of freak.

Have all special operations team members prepare for surprise assaults. Make sure everyone carries thermal supplies. If anything happens, we must strike fast and finish quickly. In this environment, even though our Life Level has reached Bronze Rank, staying out too long means only one thing, death."

The others all wore solemn expressions.

"Understood, Brother Hei."

Meanwhile, inside the trainmaster's cabin, Mossa's attention was suddenly drawn by an unexpected alert sound.

[High-speed flying object detected...]

Mossa looked at the console screen.

On the display, a pale green object flashed past the balloon's surveillance feed in an instant.

She quickly checked the monitoring data.

Altitude: -1,834 meters

"So high! What the hell is that thing?" A flicker of doubt crossed her mind.

Yu Yuan glanced back at the surveillance balloon in the distance.

"Pretty fast. They've already started reconnaissance."

When he spotted that train racing across the icefield, it was already more than three hundred kilometers from Green Forest City.

The train moved like a mechanical viper, slithering across the frozen surface. Dense armor plates clung to the train's exterior like tightly packed snake scales.

Even from such a great distance, Yu Yuan could sense a hint of menace.

And just as Yu Yuan spotted that train, Mossa likewise detected Yu Yuan's presence on her radar.

His mechanical viper train possessed exceptionally outstanding biological detection capabilities.

Seeing the biological heat signature appear in the sky, he immediately recalled the images captured by the reconnaissance balloons earlier.

"A living creature? Yu Yuan?"

That thought flashed through his mind.

But Mossa had already begun issuing attack orders...