The apocalypse struck, and I became a druid.

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What alarmed him even more was that as he sped over several of the heavily guarded outposts.

A faint but distinct threat could be felt.

It was as if some powerful being or sophisticated detection equipment had detected his observation.

However, he was extremely fast and did not stop at all, so the sense of threat vanished in an instant and did not cause any real danger.

In addition to these organized military forces, there are also many shelters built by ordinary people scattered throughout the mountains.

Most of them rely on higher mountain valleys and caves, or are built on relatively safe slopes using floating objects and rubble materials.

These shelters vary in size, with some housing hundreds of people and others only a few dozen or even a dozen people huddling together for warmth.

All things considered, Han Ning observed thousands of people active on the mountain surface from high altitude.

This does not include survivors who may be hiding in shelters, deeper in caves or dense forests, undiscovered.

"Bailu City is a large second-tier, almost first-tier city. It used to have a population of several million. It is normal that several thousand or tens of thousands of people survived due to various coincidences."

Han Ning pondered in his heart that with the protection of the army, there might even be tens of thousands of troops.

People from central China find it difficult to travel such a long distance to reach Bailu City, which is located south of Bailu.

People from the north have it relatively easier.

Human life can be as fragile as paper at times, yet as tenacious as awe-inspiring at others.

Then he flew northwards towards the mountains.

The terrain there is slightly higher, and the mountain peaks are more densely packed.

This is an area that humans have not yet set foot in. It is covered with mountains, and some of the mountains in the sheltered areas are still covered with dense forests, where you can see many animals flashing by.

Chapter 163 Confirming the Relationship, Shipbuilding Plan

During the observation, Han Ning had some doubts.

Nature's will told him that heading northwest was the safest route.

Even so, they suffered relatively heavy casualties.

The military is better off; they have firearms, heavy firepower, and skilled personnel, so crossing the border isn't difficult.

So how did these non-military awakened individuals get through this?

After much thought, the only possible answer is that they were already living in the northwest part of the city before the cold wave arrived.

Or perhaps some awakened individuals with special abilities escaped here using methods he had no idea about.

After flying around the mountains, Han Ning had only used up about a third of his spiritual energy.

He folded his wings and landed steadily on the open ground in front of the cave camp.

After a cold rain overnight, the platform in front of the cave was covered with a thin layer of ice, while inside the camp, it was bustling with activity.

A dozen or so simple wooden houses clinging to the rock face are beginning to take shape.

The spaces between the pre-processed log frames were filled with windproof mud and moss.

Someone was climbing a ladder to reinforce the roof, and the clanging sound of hammering could be heard incessantly.

On the other side, Xu Ming, along with several strong men, heave-ho, lifted a heavy beam and placed it firmly on the frame of the new house.

Beside the planting area, Professor Ye was directing his incomplete agricultural team members to replant the rice seedlings and soil that had been rescued from the Wind Chaser.

Upon seeing Han Ning return, Chairman Wu immediately went to greet him and said:

"Mr. Han, you're back! We've roughly cleaned up the entire cave floor. Look over there."

He pointed to a relatively dry and flat area closer to the depths of the cave.

"As you instructed, we have prioritized clearing the planting area, and the soil has been sifted and mixed as Professor Ye requested. Our staff living quarters are under construction, and we expect everyone to be able to move in before nightfall today."

Han Ning glanced at the well-organized camp and nodded slightly: "Thank you for your hard work."

"Since you're here, have you made any progress regarding someone knowledgeable in shipbuilding?"

Chairman Wu gave a wry smile:

"We only found two: one was an old carpenter from the shipyard, and the other had worked in fishing boat repair for over ten years."

"To be honest, they are all real workers, and they have no problem with doing manual labor. But when it comes to independently designing and leading the construction of a ship that can withstand wind and waves... they definitely can't do it. At most, they can assist and take orders. They really can't lead the design."

"understood."

Han Ning was prepared to find no talent to design ship blueprints.

The number of people who survived at Biyun Resort is limited; it can't possibly encompass all walks of life.

He changed the subject and revealed his true purpose:

"President Wu, what do you think is the relationship between you, the people at Biyun Resort, and me right now?"

Chairman Wu was clearly taken aback, not expecting Han Ning to suddenly ask this question.

His mind raced through the past.

Cooperation? But they were protected by Han Ning far more than they contributed; it doesn't seem like cooperation.

Superior and subordinate? It doesn't seem so absolute; they haven't clearly defined this relationship.

Chairman Wu carefully considered his words before speaking:

"This... is somewhat like a parent company and a subsidiary? We can make our own decisions on internal matters, such as camp construction and personnel arrangements, but in general, we will definitely follow your will and never go against your interests..."

Han Ning did not comment on his analogy, but simply said calmly:

"I plan to start building ships as soon as possible, but the people who can sail with me on the same ship and live and die with me in unknown waters must be people I can completely trust and who can obey my orders. To put it bluntly, I need subordinates who can carry out my will."

His gaze fell on Chairman Wu's face.

"Therefore, I need to clarify our relationship. Are you, the chairpersons, and the ordinary people below you, willing, or rather, prepared to unconditionally accept my direct orders?"

Having said that, Wu Huijian understood Han Ning's intention.

This is about breaking through the tacit understanding and completely establishing Han Ning's undisputed leadership position, rather than the previous loose alliance or vague dependency relationship.

"Of course, I will obey your orders unconditionally!"

Chairman Wu answered without hesitation and with absolute certainty.

“Ever since the fog incident, everyone has come to regard you as the true backbone of the community. Everyone at Biyun Resort is a member of your team.”

In fact, this team has long been centered around Han Ning.

Han Ning smiled:

"This is your personal opinion, there's no rush to express your opinion now."

"I'll confirm again when everyone comes back tonight and everyone is here."

Even in his raptor form, it would be impossible for him to fly across that boundless ocean and reach the other side of the continent on his own.

Han Ning didn't know how many times he would need to rest before reaching the mainland.

Therefore, he needed a sturdy, large ship capable of navigating the raging seas to ensure his rest.

This requires the strength of the team.

He needs people to carry out his orders and execute his plans.

The people at Biyun Resort had been through many life-or-death situations with him.

Not to mention everyone, but those awakened at the vice president level can be considered to know each other inside and out.

At this time, it is necessary to reorganize our forces and unite everyone as one.

Han Ning then conceived the idea of ​​bringing them under his complete control.

……

The construction of ships was urgent.

We currently lack shipbuilding blueprints and are unaware of the dangers of the open sea.

Han Ning then prepared to inquire about the will of nature.

He returned to his room and sat on a dry straw mat.

Close your eyes and immerse yourself in communicating with the will of nature.

To ensure that no other methods of traveling to the mainland were overlooked, Han Ning first asked:

"Besides taking a ship, are there any other ways to get to that continent?"

If there were some kind of teleportation array, or even a more fantastical method, we wouldn't need to foolishly sail across the ocean.

After a brief silence, the vast will of nature descended.

The spirit is elevated to an infinite degree, breaking free from the constraints of the body.

The view pierced through the thick, leaden-gray clouds, overlooking the massive island surrounded by inky black seawater below.

At the edge of the island, the raging black ocean stretches to the horizon, its waves rising and falling like mountains.

At the edge of this sea of ​​death, the outline of an even more vast and desolate continent appears on the horizon.

Then, the image came into focus.

One... no, countless ships of all shapes and sizes are breaking through the towering waves and sailing towards the mainland amidst the raging winds and rain.

Some ships are enormous, with intricate patterns painted on their hulls and numerous houses standing on them, resembling a moving floating city.

As the wind and waves crashed against the ship, the patterns on the hull glowed with faint light, and the gales and waves that washed near the ship vanished without a trace.

On either side of the massive ship, there were several smaller vessels.

They were loyal guards, protecting the giant ship in the middle.

Around these ships were about seven or eight lighter vessels.

They were incredibly fast; some sea monsters that spotted the fleet were blasted into pieces by the ships before they could even get close.

"Aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates? A naval fleet from another world?!" Han Ning's expression changed upon seeing these ships.