In a perfect world, you start by relying on your own strength.

"Shipbuilding is never just about theory. From special alloy smelting and interstellar engine forging to life support systems and space curvature navigation arrays, each of these requires supporting heavy industrial production lines, precision instruments, and massive amounts of rare resources."

"Given the current industrial foundation of Lighthouse and Dragonbone Village, even with everyone's full commitment, it would take hundreds of years of dedicated work and refinement to build a spaceship with true interstellar travel capabilities."

He paused, his tone growing increasingly heavy: "Moreover, many special space-grade materials are also difficult to produce. Equipment gaps, lack of processes, and a shortage of talent are all insurmountable obstacles."

The ASH mechanical eyes gleamed slightly, and a cool electronic voice rang out at the right moment: "Resources, equipment, production lines, process plans, and databases are all fully documented. I can coordinate mass production and technology implementation in real time throughout the entire process without having to spend a hundred years."

Shi Geng remained indifferent and added casually, "Time is not a problem. I can wait. We can rebuild the industrial system step by step from scratch. It won't take that long."

"But the area outside Dragonbone Village is full of mana ecosystems, so there's no way to start mining there."

Summer came and shook his head repeatedly, his face full of worries. Dragon Bone Village had the Mana Primordial Body, which could not be corroded by Mana energy, but the area outside the village had long been completely covered by ecology.

Once they go out to mine and smelt, they have to be on guard against attacks from the Devouring Beasts at all times, making it impossible to carry out the project in peace.

ASH spoke up at the opportune moment, his cool electronic voice clear and articulate: "I can isolate mana pollution and beast tides. At the same time, I can plan the optimal mining route and fully automated mining production line, coupled with the lighthouse armed squad stationed for protection, ensuring safe operation around the clock."

Xia Tian was taken aback. Looking at the composed Shi Geng, some of her concerns lessened. With Shi Geng's protection and comprehensive technical support, the seemingly unsolvable solution suddenly became feasible.

After finalizing the details, Shih Heng immediately instructed ASH to send a message to Jing Nan, instructing her to lead the people of the lighthouse down to the ground.

The elevator slowly descended, and the people on it couldn't hide their excitement. Some gazed at the vast expanse of green grass below with wonder and longing; others looked on with trepidation and unease.

Most of them had lived in the lighthouse since birth and had never set foot on the ground. Now, seeing the lush green grass that they had only ever seen in old-world documentaries, their hearts were filled with emotion, and they could not hide their shock and joy.

The lifting platform landed steadily, and the metal step slowly lowered, accompanied by a soft mechanical hum.

The people from the lighthouse carefully stepped down, and as soon as their toes touched the soft grass, many of them subconsciously stopped and looked down to stroke it with curiosity.

The cool grass blades brushed against my shoes, carrying the unique fresh scent of earth and vegetation, a stark contrast to the perpetually cold and dry circulating air inside the lighthouse.

Some people couldn't help but bend down and reach out to gently stroke the lush green grass stems, their eyes filled with amazement; the older people looked around, gazing at the undulating forests and open fields in the distance, their expressions complex, a mixture of apprehension about the future and, more importantly, a longing that had been suppressed for a lifetime.

Some people whispered among themselves, discussing the scene before them with disbelief in their voices. They had been born on the lighthouse and never imagined that one day they would actually stand on this vibrant land, with their feet on the grass and their eyes on the green fields.

Jingnan walked ahead of the crowd, greedily breathing in the fresh air of the wilderness, his eyes filled with wonder.

Having grown up in a confined lighthouse, he was used to the cold metal and cramped space of life. Now, surrounded by boundless green fields, with the gentle breeze rustling through the grass and unknown birds flying across the sky in the distance, everything was so vivid it seemed unreal.

Many children carefully ran on the grass, their fingertips touching the dewy blades of grass, making crisp, cheerful noises. This was a kind of freedom they had never experienced before.

Jing Nan walked slowly to Shi Geng, his expression respectful, and said in a low voice, "Lord Shi Geng, all the people of the Lighthouse have arrived on the ground, and order is temporarily stable. What are your plans for the next steps?"

Upon hearing this, the lighthouse workers around them all fell silent, their eyes turning to Shi Gen with a mixture of reliance, awe, and anticipation for their future life on the ground.

Shi Geng's gaze slowly swept over the expectant faces of the people of the Lighthouse, his expression calm and composed, his voice steady and resonant throughout the entire venue.

"From this day forward, you will no longer be confined to that cold steel cage of the lighthouse."

As soon as he finished speaking, a quiet commotion broke out in the crowd. Everyone's eyes lit up as they held their breath, waiting for what he would say next.

He gestured to a gentle slope in the distance, backed by woodland and with a wide view: "The terrain there is high and dry, sheltered from water and wind. Let's set up a temporary settlement there for now, and later arrange some manpower to cultivate the land and build houses."

Although Longgu Village itself is not small, it simply cannot accommodate so many people who have flocked to the lighthouse.

After nodding in response, Jingnan immediately turned around and stood in front of the crowd. With a calm and decisive tone, he directed the crowd to form neat lines and divide them into groups according to the elderly, women and children, and young adults, in preparation for heading to the settlement site selected by Shigen.

The people around the beacon had long since shed their fear and anxiety upon first arriving on land, their heavy worries completely dissipated, leaving only undisguised joy and heartfelt gratitude.

Beneath my feet lies soft, vibrant green grass, and as far as the eye can see are endless green fields and forests, with a gentle breeze carrying the fragrance of grass and trees.

A profound sense of relief welled up in everyone's hearts: from now on, they would no longer have to huddle under the cold steel dome of the lighthouse, barely surviving; they could finally put their feet firmly on this land and have a safe and secure home of their own.

In the following time, a bustling and busy scene unfolded outside Longgu Village.

With the full support of Dragon Bone Village and the concerted efforts of everyone in Lighthouse, houses rose one after another, smooth dirt roads stretched out, and supplies were piled up in an orderly manner. The once barren wilderness gradually took on a neat and orderly layout, revealing the warmth of human life everywhere and vaguely recreating the appearance of ancient human civilization.

As the resettlement progressed steadily, Shi Geng was far from idle. With ASH's precise directional guidance, he set off alone, traversing various hidden mineral veins, covering the entire wasteland continent, investigating the actual situation one by one, and taking stock of the reserves and distribution of various rare ores and energy deposits, preparing materials and resources in advance for the long-term development of the settlement and the establishment of a complete foundation.

Along the way, whenever Shi Geng encountered any old-world remnants that were still operational and had any value, he collected them all and transported them back to Dragon Bone Village.

The warehouse was crammed with rusty large machinery, power units from abandoned factories, old energy generators, and various precision parts. These long-dormant artifacts from the old era were gradually brought back to life after being inspected and tested by the staff. The roar of their engines filled the air once more, not only providing the production equipment needed for the settlement's construction but also filling this newly built community with a rich atmosphere of modern civilization.