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#660 - Chapter 31: A New Look

Liu Yuan played with the crystal in his hand, then raised it and pressed it firmly onto the dashboard without hesitation.

In an instant, a faint blue light flashed, spreading rapidly along the bulkhead. Where the light passed, it was accompanied by a "buzzing" electrical sound, like a strange whisper.

The paint originally brushed on the submarine's bulkhead began to peel off piece by piece under the impact of the energy. Each piece that fell was accompanied by dazzling sparks, like brilliant fireworks blooming in the night sky. Like dominoes, they tumbled and fell one after another, gradually revealing the cold and solid silver-gray metal underneath.

At the same time, the old instrument panels gradually split and combined in the light, replaced by angular LCD screens, flashing with high-tech light and various complex and advanced operating interfaces. These new devices exuded a science fiction atmosphere.

Outside the submarine, Hot Rod held tightly to the outer wall. However, this sudden change caught it off guard, and the huge impact almost made it lose its balance and be thrown off. After finally regaining its footing, it was shocked to find that the entire submarine had been completely transformed.

The originally somewhat bulky submarine now had a smooth and beautiful streamlined hull, full of the dreamlike style of science fiction movies. The propeller that propelled the submarine forward had undergone an amazing transformation, turning into a thruster capable of ejecting powerful jets of water! This unprecedented design undoubtedly greatly improved the submarine's speed and maneuverability.

"Darling, what on earth did you do?" Vivian, standing beside him, looked at everything in amazement. Her eyes were filled with both disbelief and deep admiration for this magical change. Recalling the shock that Hot Rod's transformation had brought her before, the effect of applying the same technology to the submarine at this moment was simply beyond imagination.

Liu Yuan explained with a smile, "You can understand it this way, I just replaced its battery and gave it a comprehensive renovation and maintenance."

At this moment, Shen Hang's surprised voice suddenly sounded: "This familiar feeling... it's actually an Energon Core! I feel like I've regained my vitality, thank you so much, human!"

Vivian asked with a puzzled face, "What exactly is going on here?"

Liu Yuan replied unhurriedly, "In fact, Transformers are not just simple mechanical structures. They are essentially mechanical life forms with souls. Inside the chest of every Transformer, there is a Spark. It not only carries all the information and memories of the Transformer, but also the source of their energy. To give you an analogy, it's like a car battery. If it's used for a long time, it needs to be replenished with an appropriate amount of electrolyte to ensure normal operation; by the same token, so is the Spark. If the Spark cannot be replenished with energy for a long time, their bodies will gradually lose their proper activity. This situation is the same as humans slowly aging with age. In the end, these Transformers will gradually become decayed and eroded, just like the tank that participated in the First World War at the Earl's house."

Shen Hang seemed to be immersed in distant memories, and said slowly: "Yes, it's been three thousand years since I absorbed an Energon Core. It has gradually faded from my memory. I never thought that I would be able to taste that energy again today, thank you so much, human. May I know your name?"

Liu Yuan responded with a smile: "Just call me Liu Yuan. Actually, many of your kind are working for me. Shen Hang, I wonder if you would be willing to work for me?"

Hearing this, Shen Hang was silent for a long time, sighed, and replied: "I once tried to cooperate with humans, but the ending was disappointing. So I have to consider your invitation carefully."

Liu Yuan nodded, expressing his understanding, and said: "No problem, no problem, this is a major decision about your future after all, so you should think carefully. Look... can you make the submarine run faster?"

Shen Hang nodded without hesitation and replied: "Since that's the case, then as you wish! Please hold on tight, everyone, I'm going to accelerate!" Before he finished speaking, the submarine, which was originally moving slowly at less than 20 knots, suddenly seemed to have been injected with a powerful force, and its speed soared, instantly soaring to an astonishing 50 knots. Along with the rapid increase in speed, huge waves suddenly rose around the submarine, like a ferocious beast galloping on the sea.

This sudden change frightened Hot Rod, who was clinging tightly to the conning tower in horror, yelling: "Ahhh! What's going on?"

Inside the submarine, several huge and clear holographic projection screens were scattered in an orderly manner, vividly displaying the outside scenery in front of people, making people feel like they were there. Vivian stared excitedly out the window, the rapidly passing scenery amazed her. After all, she had never seen such a shocking high-tech scene before.

Vivian turned her head curiously and asked Liu Yuan beside her: "Since Transformers have such powerful technological means, why do they continue to use those old-fashioned equipment that seem outdated?"

Liu Yuan smiled slightly and explained patiently: "The reason is actually very simple. The more advanced the technological equipment, the higher its energy requirements. Therefore, in order to save energy as much as possible, they have to make some trade-offs and adopt a more energy-efficient mode."

At this moment, Vivian suddenly seemed to have discovered something, excitedly pointed to the distance and shouted loudly: "Look! That's the White Cliffs of Dover!" Following the direction of her finger, you can see a magnificent white cliff standing there.

The White Cliffs of Dover are located in the Dover area of the famous English Channel, stretching for five kilometers. Its highest point is 110 meters high. The entire cliff is composed of fine granular limestone. The White Cliffs of Dover are considered a symbol of England.

Especially this narrowest part, also known as the Strait of Dover.

Of course, leisurely and pleasant times always pass quickly.

"Buzz!" A piercing alarm suddenly sounded inside the submarine without warning, breaking the original peaceful atmosphere. Then, Shen Hang's prompt sounded: "Radar signals have been detected ahead, suspected warships are approaching rapidly."