Global Era of Star trekking Chapter 7: Cang Qiong Component Enhancement (Please Follow)
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Chapter 7: Cang Qiong Component Enhancement (Please Follow)
Song Chi withdrew his attention from the Fire Peony Soldier Effigy Tree's attribute panel and began calculating his available wealth.
Beyond the 1,000 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin gifted by his parents, his account held 2.4 million Credit Points.
Based on the official exchange rate of the Chenxing Principality, ten thousand Credit Points were equal to one thread of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin.
Consequently, his total liquid assets amounted to approximately 1,240 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin.
He had to set aside at least 500 threads from this total to acquire medical supplies, basic nano-robot repair modules, Fury Tiger I Floating Land Mining Carts, and specialized prospecting tools. This left him with roughly 700 threads dedicated to upgrading the Spectral Shuttle.
He chose the Spectral Shield as his first priority for enhancement without a second thought. Once engaged, it generated an energy barrier over the Spectral Shuttle's hull, serving as the primary defensive line for any Torch Warship.
For Song Chi, who possessed the Zhu Tian Ruins Market, steady progress would eventually allow him to elevate his life level. Therefore, survival was his absolute priority when venturing into the Alien Star Domain.
Upgrading this specific component required more than just Floating Land Origin and Spectral Energy Points; it also necessitated Life Cores.
Song Chi was well-acquainted with this material.
Throughout the infinite reaches of the Shattered Starry Sea, most biological entities leave behind a unique crystal upon death. This crystal, known as a Life Core, contains the concentrated energy essence the creature accumulated during its life.
In fact, Life Cores serve as a universal resource, integrated into the monetary systems of numerous Starry Sea Civilizations.
The Torch Human Civilization followed this standard. In major trade hubs or family-run businesses, these cores can be traded freely, much like other essential Torch Warship materials such as Fine Iron and Floating Land Origin.
After checking in with his parents on the ground floor, Song Chi headed out toward the Dongjiang Torch Shopping Center, located near the Dongjiang Community.
This was merely one of several Torch-focused retail hubs in Jiangyuan City. While the number of shops was limited, it provided everything necessary for newly awakened Torch Ship Captains like himself.
He spent fifteen minutes browsing and comparing costs before securing the needed Life Cores. Rather than returning home, Song Chi went directly to the shopping center's designated Torch Warship enhancement zone, summoned the Spectral Shuttle, and initiated the first round of upgrades.
[Do you confirm the expenditure of {1 thread of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 100 Spectral Energy Points + 5 Life Cores} to upgrade the Spectral Shield from lv0 to lv1?]
“Confirm!”
[Do you confirm the expenditure of {3 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 200 Spectral Energy Points + 6 Life Cores} to upgrade the Spectral Shield from lv1 to lv2?]
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Following four rapid upgrades, the Spectral Shield reached lv4. He only stopped because the 1,000 Spectral Energy Points in the Spectral Engine had been exhausted, requiring a temporary pause for recharging.
Fortunately, the recovery speed was efficient. With only the Spectral Engine active, it generated 9 points per second, meaning a full recharge would take less than two minutes.
Once the two minutes passed, Song Chi resumed the process.
Ultimately, he raised the Spectral Shield to lv7. This process consumed 59 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin, 56 Zero Rank Life Cores, and 2,800 Spectral Energy Points.
Of the 59 threads of Floating Land Origin used, 49 went toward the upgrade costs, while the other 10 were spent purchasing a batch of 100 Zero Rank Life Cores.
The stats for the lv7 Spectral Shield showed a marked improvement.
Spectral Shield lv7 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 10/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 18 Shield Value: 180/180 Charge: 23s; Post-overload Buffer: 46 minutes UpRank Requirement: 15 threads of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 800 Spectral Energy Points, 12 Life Cores (Zero Rank)
Even with the shield upgraded, Song Chi’s cautious nature as a transmigrator pushed him further. Knowing that staying alive was the ultimate goal, he immediately turned his attention to the Warship Armor.
Though its defensive capabilities were inferior to the Spectral Shield, the armor remained a vital protective layer for a Torch Warship and could not be ignored.
A few minutes later, the Warship Armor reached lv7.
This component required Fine Iron, a specialized mineral, for every level. Reaching lv7 demanded 28 tons of Fine Iron, priced at 1 thread of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin per ton.
In total, strengthening the Warship Armor cost 77 threads of Floating Land Origin.
Warship Armor lv7 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 3/s (Spectral Energy Points) Defence: 18 UpRank Requirement: 15 threads of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 800 Spectral Energy Points, 8 tons of Fine Iron.
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With both the Spectral Shield and Warship Armor at lv7, their combined energy drain now exceeded the Spectral Engine's base output. To maintain his defenses during his first foray into an unknown Star Domain, an engine upgrade was mandatory.
[Do you confirm the expenditure of {1 thread of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin + 100 Spectral Energy Points + 5 Life Cores} to upgrade the Spectral Engine from lv0 to lv1?]
“Confirmed!”
After four upgrades, he was left with only 9 Zero Rank Life Cores, which was insufficient for the next level. Song Chi spent another 20 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin to buy 200 more Life Cores.
He eventually brought the Spectral Engine to lv7, matching the resource investment of the Spectral Shield. The remaining 188 Zero Rank Life Cores were stored inside the Spectral Shuttle for future needs. The engine's new attributes were significantly bolstered.
Spectral Engine lv7 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 4/s (Spectral Energy Points) Energy Supply: 24/s (Spectral Energy Points) Post-overload Buffer: 23 minutes Youneng Pool: 1700 points UpRank Requirement: 15 threads of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 800 Spectral Energy Points, 12 Life Cores (Zero Rank).
Next was the Spectral Main Cannon. Even though his first mission was a protected "welfare drop," the Starry Sea was teeming with hostile Alien Races. One could never be too certain of safety, so enhancing the shuttle's firepower was a logical step.
The Spectral Main Cannon did not require Life Cores for its upgrades. Song Chi leveled it to lv5, costing 25 threads of Zero Rank Floating Land Origin and 1,500 Spectral Energy Points.
The upgraded statistics were as follows:
Spectral Main Cannon lv5 Quality: Colorless Consumption: 20 per shot (Spectral Energy Points) Might: 16 Charge: 4s; Buffer: 8s UpRank Requirement: 11 threads of Floating Land Origin (Zero Rank), 600 Spectral Energy Points.
The results were satisfying; the Spectral Main Cannon now boasted higher destructive power along with significantly faster charging and cooling cycles.