Chapter 166: Hydrogen Ocean
“Test and analyze; these crystalline substances are mainly ammonia, ammonium thiocyanate, as well as water and Ice Cubes.”
A’dai promptly gave an explanation; this was another speechless aspect of the Conqueror.
Its External Armor could even connect directly to the central Computer; upon contact with any substance, it could analyze those substances relying on the impact force at the time of contact and other unknown means, etc.
However, at this moment, no one responded to A’dai.
The view presented from the Command Room Interior was like being in a kaleidoscope full of vibrant colors.
The direct Sunlight, after mutual refraction through these crystals, made the light appear in countless beautiful colors.
“Dreamlike and illusory, truly beautiful.”
A Scientist couldn’t help but exclaim.
Fan Ren nodded slightly, then remembered something and said: “A’dai, record this scene.”
“Okay, Boss. What do you want, Boss?”
A’dai was still so straightforward; in front of Fan Ren, it would directly ask any questions.
Fan Ren smiled and said: “Simulate it later to show Yingying; she likes these.”
At the mention of Zeng Yingying, Fan Ren’s face immediately showed a warm smile.
The two had been together for nearly 14 years, married for almost 6 years, and throughout this time, Zeng Yingying had always been steadfast, tirelessly taking care of his daily life.
In Fan Ren’s memory, the only time the two went out for a ‘trip’ was several years ago at their wedding, when Fan Ren took her along with two friends.
He held a special wedding ceremony for her on the Moon.
“Boss, entering full recording mode from now on.”
Fan Ren nodded, putting away his increasingly strong longing, and refocused his energy on the current task.
The Conqueror continued to descend rapidly; relying on its internal Anti-gravity System, though its body was enormously large at this moment, it was even more agile than when in Space.
“3000 kilometers remaining; it’s too big here, Boss.”
A’dai’s sighing voice sounded; under the influence of the Nano Buffer, everyone felt no Acceleration Gravity at all, but A’dai knew that the Spaceship’s speed had now reached Super High Speed of 100 kilometers per second.
One must know this was in the Atmosphere, not in the vacuum of the Universe; the human body would be more sensitive to Acceleration Gravity.
“Yes, it’s about 90% Hydrogen Element outside now, right?”
Fan Ren sighed; hydrogen, which was extremely difficult for humanity on Blue Star to prepare and transport, existed in nearly inexhaustible quantities on this massive Gas Giant Planet.
At this moment, the outside view was no longer as colorful as before.
Thick hydrogen blocked the direct Sunlight, making everyone inside feel as if they were in a cyan chaotic space.
There were no other reference objects here; even without Jupiter’s Gravity for guidance, an ordinary Spaceship would likely be permanently lost in this chaotic space.
“Arrived at the internal ‘surface’, Boss; look below, that’s Liquid Hydrogen.”
Everyone looked down upon hearing this.
Nothing!
Under the ultra-high lumen lights emitted by the Conqueror, there was only an empty space below everyone, with darkness at the end of the light beam.
Liquid Hydrogen is colorless and transparent.
Obviously, the purity of the Liquid Hydrogen here was extremely high, making it seem as if everyone couldn’t see its existence.
“Continue descending; 14000 kilometers more, right?”
Fan Ren took a deep breath; next, they would enter the deepest bottom of this ocean composed of Liquid Hydrogen.
That was the final destination of this trip.
“Yes, Boss; estimated arrival in 140 seconds.”
As A’dai’s voice fell, the pure transparent liquid in front of everyone was immediately smashed into huge ripples by the Conqueror.
But the ripples created quickly moved away from everyone.
The Conqueror began to accelerate.
“Stress Structure endurance at 20%; hull stable currently. Boss, pre-human civilization’s Materials Science is truly”
At this instant, A’dai, receiving the various real-time Data transmitted by the Spaceship, was also at a loss for words.
Too strong.
A massive Spaceship 70 kilometers long advancing at 100 kilometers per second under pressure as high as millions.
With all factors combined, the Spaceship’s Stress Structure still had 80% margin.
The group of Scientists also fell silent.
It was just too shocking; the Gap was too big.
“External Armor at 10000 degrees Celsius.”
A’dai continued to Report the Data; this was due to the high-temperature reaction from the Spaceship’s high-speed movement friction with Liquid Hydrogen.
Unfortunately, everyone was numb at this instant.
When human Spacecraft re-enter the Atmosphere, the external friction with the atmosphere produces high temperatures of only about 1200 degrees Celsius.
And now this Spaceship easily withstood 10000 degrees Celsius and could still continue to simulate the External Environment.
“Arriving soon, 10.9”
As A’dai’s Countdown stopped, the high-speed moving Spaceship finally came to a complete stop.
“Arrived at the bottom; Spaceship State good. Below is it, Boss.”
Everyone came back to their senses, no longer surprised by the Conqueror’s perverted capabilities.
Knowing too much leads to numbness.
At this moment, below the Spaceship was a vast, bottomless expanse of deep blue semi-transparent scenery. (Scientist analysis shows Liquid Metallic Hydrogen is still colorless and transparent; changed to deep blue here for easier recognition)
“That’s Liquid Metallic Hydrogen below?”
A Scientist’s tone trembled slightly; at this moment, being in the depths of this alien ocean never visited by humanity, he felt like he was dreaming.
“Yes, its color appearance is exactly the same as in the Spaceship’s internal Fuel Tank; no difference.”
Fan Ren looked at the fantastical scene below. He too was extremely shocked.
This was Liquid Metallic Hydrogen, a special state of hydrogen formed only under ultra-high pressure that humanity had never seen.
“Let’s begin; is it direct extraction?”
“Yes, starting Fuel transfer program. Boss, look; there are direct extraction Pipes below.”
After A’dai spoke, it directly presented the view below the Spaceship to everyone.
From the dark green midsection underside of the Conqueror’s hull, dozens of super-large Pipes over ten meters wide began to extend.
The scene was extremely spectacular.
“Boss, after filling the Spaceship with Fuel, this Liquid Metallic Hydrogen can support ten attacks from the Main Cannon Doomsday Weapon.
In interstellar Navigation State, just 30% Fuel can accelerate the Spaceship to 3000 kilometers per second within 10 years.
Boss, although we can’t test this Fuel’s Energy Density, based on a rough Estimation from this alone, my Calculation Result tells me that Liquid Metallic Hydrogen’s Energy Density is greater than that of Nuclear Fusion Reaction.”
After analysis, A’dai gave its answer.
Fan Ren and the group of Scientists listened; although they were extremely envious of the nearly inexhaustible Liquid Metallic Hydrogen right before them that could be used directly,
But without the Conqueror, current humanity had no way to obtain it.
At the depth they were at now, there was terrifying pressure up to 10 million atmospheres.
Forget building a Spaceship that could enter here; humanity didn’t have any Material that could enter without molecular changes.
Extraction was out of the question.
Not to mention, humanity didn’t even know how to use this Fuel.
Too distant.
