Chapter 65: Benchmarking Shrek—Origin City! Faced with such an urgent task, the experts did not slack off at all. They worked day and night, concentrating their wisdom and sweat on every drawing. This design competition quietly caused a sensation throughout the Tianhun Empire and even in the wider area. Countless talented designers, whether for fame and fortune or out of their love and pursuit of architectural art, have joined this war without the smoke of gunpowder. They either work alone or in teams, striving to create touching and trend-setting design works within a limited time. In this process, there are laughter and tears, success and failure. In order to meet deadlines, many people had to give up their rest and immerse themselves in the world of drawings day and night. They pondered or discussed intensely, and some even fell ill due to overwork. But even so, they still gritted their teeth and persisted, because they knew that this was not just a game, but also an opportunity to show themselves and realize their dreams. "This design is simply torturing me!" A young designer was muttering to himself under the light late at night, his eyes were bloodshot, but the pen in his hand was still waving.
"But if I can be selected, it will be the highlight of my career!" There was a mixture of complaint and expectation in his tone. Similar scenes are playing out in countless corners. People work towards the same goal and strive for the same dream. Wang Teng, Lang Ya and others are like the helmsmen of this huge project. They pay close attention to every detail, adjust the direction in time, and ensure that the entire project can proceed smoothly. After countless days and nights of hard work, finally, a comprehensive city blueprint integrating modern and classical, technology and cultivation emerged. This city not only retains the profound cultural heritage of the Benti Sect, but also incorporates the convenience and efficiency of modern technology; it has both quaint streets and buildings, as well as futuristic technological facilities and training places. It is like a shining pearl, inlaid in the mountains of the Body Sect, shining with dazzling light. When this blueprint was presented to everyone, everyone was shocked. They seemed to see a whole new world slowly unfolding, a glorious future belonging to the Body Sect, the Heavenly Soul Empire, and even the entire continent was beckoning to them. At this moment, all the hard work and dedication turned into endless joy and pride. Based on the final blueprint, Wang Teng and Lang Ya selected five basic design plans. Due to time limitations, the design of each street and each building could not be so detailed even if the volume was rewritten. The five selected design sketches are obviously not as imaginative, purely impractical, or as regular squares as others. Shrek City's standard square city construction does have its advantages, but Wang Teng had no intention of adopting it. Now that I'm here, it's very likely that I can advance the soul guide technology by several eras. By then, the traditional time and space constraints will be largely broken. In addition to tourism, the square city may be popular, and its other functions are only nostalgia. The five selected sketches were all based on actual references to the specific conditions of the mountains in the Benti Sect, and were designed as irregular structures based on the topography. In the conference room on the top floor of the Benyuan University complex building, the lights were on, and the atmosphere was tense and full of expectations. Wang Teng and Lang Ya stood side by side in front of a huge holographic projection, surrounded by the elite architects and engineers of Benyuan University. Their attention is focused on these five carefully selected basic design plans, each of which contains infinite vision and innovation for future cities.
"First, let's take a look at the first plan - 'Liuyun Mountain Fusion'." Wang Teng's voice was steady and powerful. He lightly touched the holographic interface, and a magnificent landscape painting slowly unfolded. “The design is inspired by the winding mountains around Benti Zong. We plan to deeply integrate urban architecture with natural landscapes and use the mountain trends to build distinct residential, commercial and scientific research areas. The roof will be made of transparent materials, allowing residents to enjoy the magnificent view of the sea of clouds in the mountains from their homes, and achieve harmonious coexistence between man and nature. " Langya took over the conversation and added: "Moreover, we have introduced an advanced ecological recycling system, using rainwater collection, solar panels covering the roof and groundwater resources recycling to ensure the self-sufficiency and environmental sustainability of urban operations. This is not just a city, but also an ecological demonstration area. Of course, some soul guidance technologies are currently only at the theoretical level of the Original Soul Guidance Equipment Research Institute and have not yet been put into practice, so the reserved space can be used as free space. " Next, the second plan, “The Future City of Light and Shadow”, came into view, challenging the traditional architectural form in an unprecedented way. “We envision a perfect fusion of soul guidance technology and architectural design.” Wang Teng explained, “Through a complex energy network, every building in the city can shine brightly at night, forming a unique light and shadow effect. At the same time, these lights also have multiple functions such as navigation and information transmission, making residents' lives more convenient and efficient. What’s more, these lights are powered by environmentally friendly energy and do not cause any burden on the environment.” “Yes,” Langya added, “We will also introduce an intelligent management system to dynamically adjust the lighting effects based on the needs of residents and the operation of the city, making the entire city seem to have life.” The third plan, "Floating Island Dream City", completely subverts people's perception of ground cities. Wang Teng described: "This design is inspired by ancient legends and future fantasies. We plan to use advanced soul-guided suspension technology to build a series of floating islands above the mountains. Each island is an independent functional area, such as residential area, educational area, entertainment area, etc. The islands are connected by high-speed magnetic levitation tracks, forming an independent yet closely connected urban network. This design not only greatly saves land resources, but also gives the city an unprecedented visual impact. " Langya further elaborated: “More importantly, the design of the floating island can effectively avoid the impact of ground disasters such as earthquakes and floods, providing residents with a safer living environment. At the same time, the space under the island will be transformed into an ecological protection area or scientific research base, achieving a win-win situation for urban development and ecological protection.” In fact, when Wang Teng first saw this plan, he felt that it was a bit similar to the concept of a certain eternal sky city in the future, so he kept this designer until the end. “Of course, there is another important point. Our city was finally named - Origin City!" Newcomer, new book, please support~ (End of this chapter)