Liu Hui was ecstatic upon seeing the twenty-four God-level Magic Beast Cores in Alexander’s possession, especially since Alexander intended to present them to him.

Liu Hui had previously attempted to study the God-level Magic Beast Cores after acquiring them, but his research yielded no significant breakthroughs. After Anqi joined Starry Sky Group, she also took up the research on these cores, only to meet with the same lack of progress.

However, Anqi later had a sudden inspiration: she began studying how to utilize the cores in conjunction with the mystical formations from the Cultivation Plane. While this ultimately failed to uncover the ultimate secret of the God-level Magic Beast Cores, it did reveal a marvelous method for their application. This method involved pairing the cores with the energy-condensing formations of the Cultivation Plane, thereby maximizing their true potential.

Previous researchers had already discovered that massive amounts of electrical energy could be extracted from the God-level Magic Beast Cores. Furthermore, they found that if they extracted one hundred million kilowatt-hours of electricity daily, the core would automatically replenish that exact amount from the void by the end of the day, causing no damage to the core's intrinsic energy. This meant that, with a daily extraction of one hundred million kilowatt-hours, a God-level Magic Beast Core could be perpetually recycled.

Building upon the foundational research, Anqi integrated her knowledge of esoteric formations to construct small-scale energy-condensing arrays using the God-level Magic Beast Cores as their cores. Nine of these smaller arrays were then used as the nodal points to establish an ultra-large-scale energy-condensing formation. Through this process, the energy within the God-level Magic Beast Cores could be utilized to its absolute maximum.

Previously, the maximum amount of electrical energy that could be extracted in a single day without damaging the core's intrinsic energy was one hundred million kilowatt-hours. Now, with these cores forming an ultra-large-scale array, they could extract a staggering Feng Yi (billions, often translated as hundreds of millions or more in context) of kilowatt-hours daily, still without compromising the core's fundamental energy reserves.

Through Anqi’s precise calculations, it required nine God-level Magic Beast Cores to form one small energy-condensing array, and nine of these smaller arrays were needed to constitute one ultra-large-scale energy-condensing formation.

This meant that deploying such a super energy-condensing array required a total of eighty-one God-level Magic Beast Cores.

Once this super energy-condensing array was successfully established, it could provide Xing Kong Zhi Cheng (Starry Sky City) with a staggering 81 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity daily—an amount equivalent to the entire annual power generation of the Three Gorges Dam. Calculated annually, this would supply Xing Kong Zhi Cheng with nearly 30 trillion kilowatt-hours of colossal energy, an output that surpassed the total annual electricity generation of all nations worldwide combined.

This super energy-condensing array, composed of 81 God-level Magic Beast Cores, if successfully deployed, could provide inexhaustible energy to Xing Kong Zhi Cheng forever, eliminating any constraints on its development due to energy scarcity.

This immense electrical output was more than enough for Xing Kong Zhi Cheng's needs, even resulting in a massive surplus. Another remarkable feature of this super array was that any unused surplus energy would be stored within the array itself, ready for immediate withdrawal whenever external demand arose.

The inheritance sphere of Xiaoyaozi mentioned a defensive formation that generated an energy shield capable of repelling all external attacks. As long as the energy source for this formation did not deplete, the shield would persist eternally. The colossal energy supplied by this super energy-condensing array, beyond powering Xing Kong Zhi Cheng's internal consumption, could sustain this defensive shield, providing enough energy to continuously withstand the impact of nuclear strikes without energy exhaustion.

This was precisely why Liu Hui was so overjoyed upon seeing the twenty-four God-level Magic Beast Cores in Alexander’s hands. If he could gather all eighty-one cores to deploy the grand super energy-condensing array, Xing Kong Zhi Cheng would achieve true independence in this world. Even if the outside world were utterly annihilated, Xing Kong Zhi Cheng could guarantee its own survival, untouched and eternal.

Alexander had previously delivered various God-level Magic Beast Cores to Liu Hui over time. Including the twenty-four supplied this time, Liu Hui now commanded a total of forty-eight cores, leaving a shortfall of thirty-three needed for the grand super array.

Though Liu Hui desperately wished to complete the set of eighty-one, the supply of God-level Magic Beast Cores, remnants of God-level Magic Beasts, was scarce even in the magic plane, a realm of nearly infinite resources. Alexander managing to locate forty-eight was already an extraordinary feat. The remaining thirty-three cores would require luck and fate.

Alexander placed the twenty-four God-level Magic Beast Cores onto the planar trading device, and Liu Hui initiated the trade, acquiring them instantly. He tucked the small bag containing the cores into his spatial storage and announced, "My dear Alexander, you have performed excellently this time. I will provide you with a large batch of supplies as a reward. For now, rest and recuperate thoroughly within this great canyon, awaiting the next opportunity to venture out of the mountains."

Alexander was overjoyed by Liu Hui’s praise and nodded respectfully. "Respected Teacher, I understand. I will act exactly as you instructed."

Liu Hui then inquired, "Is your magnificent cavern ready for storage?"

Alexander confirmed, "Respected Teacher, ever since you mentioned storing vast quantities of items in my grand cavern, I thoroughly organized it. It is now fully prepared; your possessions can be moved in at any moment."

Liu Hui responded with satisfaction, "Alexander, you have been an immense help this time. I will summon you once my preparations here are complete."

Alexander replied, "Teacher, it is my honor to assist you. I will remain available to answer your call at any time during this period."

Upon returning, Anqi meticulously checked all supplies slated for transport to the Moon, following Liu Hui’s directives. She retrieved the blueprints for the large-scale construction machinery, modified them after thorough study, and successfully broke them down into components that could fit inside the large shipping containers.

Starry Sky Group immediately adjusted factory production schedules to focus entirely on manufacturing these specific large containers—each measuring 9.5 by 9.5 by 9.5 meters—and began stenciling identification codes onto them.

These large containers were then delivered to the Starry Sky Scientific Research Institute. Upon receipt, the Institute began sorting the various stockpiled materials, packing them into the containers, and meticulously logging every item within the supercomputer.

By the time the Starry Sky Scientific Research Institute completed this monumental packaging effort, another two months had passed, bringing the date to May.

Liu Hui began methodically breaking down his current responsibilities, scheduling future tasks to prevent administrative chaos within Starry Sky Group during his absence from Earth. With all preliminary arrangements finalized, Liu Hui prepared to personally journey to the Moon to transport the colossal volume of Starry Sky Group materials there.

When the Starry Sky Scientific Research Institute announced its readiness concerning the lunar deployment supplies, Anqi came to notify Liu Hui.

Arriving at the submerged warehouse complex of Xing Kong Zhi Cheng, Liu Hui was stunned by the sheer quantity of resources the Institute had prepared for the establishment of the lunar base. He observed that the number of 9.5 x 9.5 x 9.5 meter containers, fully loaded with supplies, reached a staggering one hundred thousand. Based on their weight specifications, the total mass Starry Sky Group was transporting to the Moon approached five hundred million tons.

Liu Hui gasped inwardly and ordered all personnel evacuated from the massive warehouse complex. Once he was alone, he initiated a connection with Alexander in the magic plane.

Alexander, who had been awaiting Liu Hui’s summons, connected quickly via the planar trading device.

Wasting no time, Liu Hui began trading the large containers out of the warehouse complex to Alexander sequentially, according to their external serial numbers. Alexander, following the numbering, stacked them neatly within his grand cavern.

Although Liu Hui and Alexander traded at high speed, completing the transfer of all one hundred thousand large containers consumed two full days. By the time the exchange was finalized, both men, despite their formidable physical capabilities, were utterly exhausted.

On the third day, Liu Hui informed Anqi that all shipments were underway and that they could now depart for the Moon. Anqi stared at the now-empty warehouse complex, visibly astonished.

However, Anqi was exceptionally intelligent. She understood that Liu Hui must have secrets he wished to keep concealed and wisely chose not to press for details.

With all preparatory work concluded, Liu Hui bid farewell to Hu Xian’er, his parents, and the high-level management of the company before preparing for his departure to the Moon.

On a pitch-black night, Liu Hui and Anqi boarded a large interstellar transport vessel together. Accompanying them on the craft were the first contingent of five hundred construction workers and fifty scientific personnel designated for the lunar base construction.

Liu Hui stood in the flight control room, maintaining contact with Chen Changsheng at the ground control center. Upon their arrival at the Moon, Chen Changsheng would oversee the lunar base construction remotely from Xing Kong Zhi Cheng. Standing beside Chen Changsheng was Hu Xian’er, her eyes betraying a distinct reluctance to see him leave.

The large interstellar transport vessel initiated its safety self-check. After receiving the telemetry data, the ground control center formally issued the command authorizing liftoff.

The formation control core within the vessel activated. With a massive shudder and an initial resistance, the colossal transport ship broke free from Earth's gravity, hovering momentarily before slowly accelerating. It continued to gain speed until reaching two hundred kilometers per hour before ascending toward space.

In the ground control room, Hu Xian’er watched the interstellar transport vessel vanish from sight, tears welling in her eyes.

Liu Hui, positioned in the vessel’s control room, observed the Earth receding beneath him. As the ship climbed, the view of the planet below transformed into a spectacular panorama. Watching this, Liu Hui felt a surge of emotion.

Two hours later, the transport vessel had reached an altitude of four hundred kilometers in space, placing them in a state of weightlessness. At this point, the vessel's gravity formation engaged, instantly restoring a simulated gravity identical to Earth's. Everyone adapted quickly.

After adjusting its trajectory, the interstellar transport vessel began orbiting the Earth. For most aboard, this was their first experience in space, and they were mesmerized by the brilliant cosmos and the breathtaking beauty of Earth. Even the widely experienced Liu Hui was momentarily speechless, and Anqi beside him flushed with excitement.

After traversing a distance in space, the transport vessel received instructions from the orbital space station, prompting it to adjust its course toward the station.

Liu Hui watched the enormous screen in the vessel’s control room. When a colossal orbital space station suddenly materialized one kilometer ahead, he was startled.

The space station utilized a dynamic simulation formation, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the cosmic background. Consequently, even sophisticated optical instruments on Earth had been unable to detect its presence. Only when an object, like the transport vessel, approached within one kilometer could the station be detected. This explained why the station had remained undiscovered despite its long tenure in orbit.

Guided by the space station, the interstellar transport vessel slowly maneuvered into the docking bay located within the station and came to a stop.

Liu Hui and Anqi disembarked onto the orbital space station. It was Liu Hui’s first time aboard, and he was curious about everything inside. The station employed advanced high-tech solutions, even maintaining Earth-normal gravity, making life aboard indistinguishable from being on the surface. The inhabitants had even achieved self-sufficiency in vegetable production.

Liu Hui personally toured the station to offer words of encouragement to the staff, who were immensely thrilled by his visit. They became even more excited upon learning that Starry Sky Group had officially commenced construction on the lunar base.

Since the orbital space station was not Liu Hui’s primary destination, the transport vessel only paused there for one night. The following day, after receiving necessary provisions, the ship disengaged from Earth’s sphere of influence and accelerated toward the distant Moon.

In space, the Eight-Tiered Energy Stones provided an inexhaustible power source for the massive transport vessel, causing its speed to increase exponentially until it reached the terrifying velocity of 100 kilometers per second.

Because all passengers had been injected with the Body Evolution Fluid, their physical constitutions were significantly enhanced. Furthermore, the transport vessel included life support buffering systems and employed the gravity formation to maintain stable gravitational pull. Consequently, despite the vessel's ultra-high speed of one hundred kilometers per second, those aboard felt no discomfort. Anqi, whose body composition prevented the Body Evolution Fluid from taking effect, also appeared completely normal during this high-speed transit, exhibiting none of the typical physical distress experienced by new space travelers.

Maintaining this speed of 100 kilometers per second, the interstellar transport vessel reached the Moon, situated 300,000 kilometers from Earth, in a mere fifty minutes. The vessel then began to decelerate, entering a low orbit around the Moon.

Everyone aboard was observing the Moon from such an intimate distance for the first time, and they were deeply moved, crowding the windows to gaze upon its stark beauty.

However, the Moon was currently silent and desolate, offering little to see besides countless impact craters left by meteoroids.

Liu Hui and Anqi stood before a large viewport, watching the Moon, close enough to touch. While the Moon was barren now, they were certain that with their modifications, an environment suitable for human life could flourish there.

The interstellar transport vessel executed two orbits in lunar low-Earth orbit. After receiving specific topographical data transmitted from pre-deployed lunar surveillance satellites and cross-referencing it with the visible terrain, they finalized the landing site and the primary construction location.

Liu Hui’s vessel was set to land on the far side of the Moon—the side permanently hidden from Earth observation. Establishing the lunar base there would not only facilitate future expansion toward deep space but also prevent nations on Earth from observing anomalies that might provoke conflict with Starry Sky Group.

Once the landing and construction sites were confirmed, a small landing craft detached from the massive interstellar transport vessel and headed toward the designated touchdown point on the Moon. Anqi, remaining aboard the transport, watched anxiously as Liu Hui’s landing craft descended.

Twenty minutes later, the small landing craft carrying Liu Hui finally touched down on the lunar surface.

Liu Hui donned his spacesuit, opened the hatch of the landing craft, and stepped out, landing with an almost weightless lightness onto the soft lunar soil.

Upon first setting foot on the Moon, Liu Hui could not suppress the tears streaming down his face. Landing on the Moon was not just fulfilling a childhood dream sparked by gazing at the night sky; it symbolized the rapid ascent of his Starry Sky Group and the commencement of humanity's conquest of the cosmos.