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Is there a possibility of cooperation in Chapter 706?
"Are there really aliens?"
Zhan Yi's mouth looked big enough to fit a duck egg.
Yingdie ignored him and continued:
"There's also the energy distribution. This light looks bright, but the energy is actually very concentrated. 90% of the energy is compressed into an area less than half a meter in diameter. Think about it, can our current technology compress light energy to this extent? The laser flashlight modified by the old gunman will overheat and explode when the energy is concentrated, let alone for half a second."
She paused, her fingertip tracing the last line of data on the screen, her voice slightly hoarse:
"This is the most crucial part. I found this in the spectrum—"
She pointed to a faint peak:
"These are helium-3 isotope spectral lines unique to nuclear fusion reactions. Moreover, judging from their intensity, their nuclear fusion efficiency... is at least ten times higher than the technology currently publicly available on Earth."
"Nuclear fusion?...Ten times more advanced than Earth...Then what about our weapons..."
Zhan Yi's voice sounded a little strained.
His face turned even paler.
Meng Chuan did not respond.
Meng Chuan knew why Zhan Yi had that expression.
The rifle modified from an old gun can penetrate steel plates, but it's no match for a civilization that can easily achieve efficient nuclear fusion.
What's the difference between this level of firepower and a toy gun?
If someone were to casually deploy an energy shield or fire a particle cannon, Qinglian Fortress would likely crumble like an eggshell.
Yingdie looked at Meng Chuan one last time:
"I don't need to spell out the conclusion, do I? This light is neither a natural phenomenon nor something from Earth. It's most likely a technological product of an extraterrestrial civilization."
Meng Chuan leaned against the wall and slowly closed his eyes.
Actually, he already knew the answer from the moment he felt that sense of being watched last night.
But when Yingdie presented him with these cold, hard data and irrefutable evidence.
He still felt as if a huge rock was pressing on his chest, making it hard to breathe.
It wasn't anxiety, it wasn't confusion, it was a deeper sense of powerlessness.
It's like a flood, watching the tide come in.
They knew they couldn't outrun or stop them.
They could only watch helplessly as the water rose past their ankles and knees, eventually reaching their chests.
Meng Chuan wanted to help humanity take a giant leap forward in civilization.
But in the face of that unknown alien civilization, it may be as fragile as paper.
“Teacher…”
Zhan Yi's voice was filled with helplessness:
"What do we do now? Should we... or should we send a message back to Earth and ask the government to send a fleet?"
Meng Chuan opened his eyes and shook his head.
Is it useful to send a message back to Earth?
Even if an ant calls in a slightly larger ant, it is still no match for an elephant.
"Don't panic."
Meng Chuan took a deep breath, pressing the weight off his chest, and looked at Ying Die and Zhan Yi:
"Even if it's confirmed to be aliens, so what? They haven't made a move yet. They're watching, which means they're also observing."
"We fear them, and they may fear us too, so for now we are safe."
He walked over to Yingdie, took the tablet, and began looking through the spectral graphs:
"The fact that they can send signals means they have a means of communication."
"Their use of nuclear fusion indicates that they need an energy source."
"Perhaps they have what they need on Mars, or perhaps they are just passing through and using this place as a transit point."
"Regardless of the type, what we need to do now is not to shout for war, but to hide ourselves well."
"Tibetan?"
Zhan was stunned.
"Yes, it's hidden."
Meng Chuan nodded, his gaze slowly settling:
"Shadow Butterfly, you continue to oversee weapon modifications, focusing on defense. Have Old Cannon add another layer of thickness to the fortress's alloy plates, especially ensuring the energy and ecosystem compartments are well protected."
As he spoke, Meng Chuan looked at Zhan Yi:
"Zhan Yi, our Green Gang's specialty is tunnels. Actually, we don't need to build Qinglian Fort on the surface. Perhaps underground is more suitable for us."
"We need to find a way to get a tunnel boring machine, disassemble it into parts, transport it up, and then reassemble it."
"Also, for now, only the three of us know about the aliens, so don't tell anyone else."
"Let the brothers do their work and patrols as usual, and don't show any abnormality on the surface. Just pretend nothing happened."
At this moment, Meng Chuan was as calm as a general ready to issue orders.
Meng Chuan's composure reassured Ying Die and Zhan Yi somewhat.
"By the way, they're watching us, so let's not let them see us too clearly."
Meng Chuan continued:
"Turn off all the lights outside the fortress. Don't use searchlights for night patrols; use infrared night vision devices instead. Also, have Lin Zhou suspend his ground research projects—don't alert them, don't let them think we're looking for something."
Zhan nodded:
"Okay, I'll make arrangements right away."
"Don't worry!"
Meng Chuan called Zhan Yi to stop with a wry smile:
"Let's just do what we're supposed to do today! Didn't you say you were going to take me to visit the production base?"
Meng Chuan has come all this way to Mars, so it's not a good idea for him to just hide.
An inspection should still be conducted.
"Go again? This...isn't safe!"
Zhan Yi and Ying Die both looked at Meng Chuan anxiously.
It's okay if you don't know about aliens.
Now I know that going out could very well make me a target for the enemy.
"Hehe, you don't really need to be so nervous! If they really want to make a move, am I safe just hiding in Qinglian Fortress?"
Meng Chuan's words startled Zhan Yi and Ying Die.
Yes!
If the other party truly has ill intentions, there's not much difference between hiding and going out.
Seeing Meng Chuan so calm, Zhan Yi and Ying Die relaxed again.
Then, led by Zhan Yi, the three of them put on their spacesuits.
Zhan Yi personally drove a convertible Mars sightseeing vehicle, taking Meng Chuan and Ying Die out of Qinglian Fortress.
However, on the way to the production base, Zhan Yi, who was driving, suddenly said:
"Master, are we just going to... hide it like this? What if they find out we're hiding and get even more excited?"
Meng Chuan patted his shoulder, this time with a bit more force:
"The best approach is to remain hidden until you have a clear understanding of the opponent's hand."
"We're like facing off against someone in the dark, not knowing whether they have a knife or a gun. Let's hide our shadows for now and see what happens when it gets light."
"and--"
Meng Chuan drew out a sound, as soft as a sigh:
"Maybe... they're waiting for our reaction too."
Zhan Yi didn't say anything more, just nodded and focused on the car.
Yingdie looked at Meng Chuan's profile with some emotion.
Despite the magnitude of the event, Meng Chuan remained remarkably composed.
This man is truly charming.
He remained unmoved even if Mount Tai collapsed before him; he truly deserved to be her man.
No wonder he was chosen by Fifth Master.
With him around, the future of the Green Gang is unimaginable.
No one spoke, and Meng Chuan didn't say anything more either.
He simply stared quietly at the road ahead.
In fact, Meng Chuan's understanding of the existence of extraterrestrials began the moment he heard Yingdie's spectral analysis.
A ridiculous thought suddenly popped into Meng Chuan's mind.
He suddenly had a strong desire to make contact with aliens.
Given Meng Chuan's current level of technological expertise, it is impossible for him to conquer Mars.
However, the aliens' technological level is clearly far ahead of Earth's by many years.
Is it possible that he might have some kind of opportunity to cooperate with aliens?