Swallowed Star: The Zerg Overlord

Chapter 96: Mars Base

In the skies above a secret military base in the capital of the United Government (formerly Kyoto Base City), a black, saucer-shaped spaceship with a diameter of a hundred meters suddenly appeared.

"None of the detection equipment in the military base, not even the equipment found in the ruins, could detect the whereabouts of this spaceship," Jia Yi marveled as he, Hong, and Lei Shen gazed eagerly at the black spaceship in the sky.

Hong, calming down, reflected on Qin Mu's progress. He had felt it most acutely. The first time they fought on Misty Island, Qin Mu had only slightly surpassed him. However, in the following months of exchanges, Qin Mu's strength had grown rapidly, making it increasingly difficult for Hong to keep up.

"Is this the method Qin Mu mentioned for entering the universe? I thought it would take a long time to reach there, but here we are!" Lei Shen, who had been busy for the United Government for most of the year, also became serious.

The black spaceship slowly descended onto the tarmac, and the hatch opened, revealing Qin Mu. Using the energy extraction methods from the inheritance, Qin Mu had the nest synthesize some energy blocks and placed them in the spaceship, allowing the Black Dragon Mountain spaceship to return to normal operation.

"Have you arranged for the top mechanical and energy experts on Earth as I asked?" Qin Mu asked upon meeting them.

The United Government had now integrated all of Earth's resources, including various top scientific talents. During Qin Mu's cultivation, Earth's martial artists and technology had developed rapidly.

As long as there were sufficient military merits, the supply of spirits of nature was unlimited. As a result, the number of Earth's wargods had exceeded 50,000, and the number of planetary-level warriors had surpassed 200.

In terms of technology, the unification of all forces and the circulation of data obtained from the ruins had led to various technological exchanges, resulting in a technological explosion.

With Qin Mu's approval, to facilitate Earth's future contact with the universe, parts of the ruins on Earth had gradually been made public, and even virtual spaces had begun to spread. The second world virtual space, built on the intelligent system of the Palace of Wargods, had been promoted on Earth. However, due to production and price factors, the virtual helmets were still quite expensive and had not been fully popularized among the public.

"We have prepared over a hundred top experts as you requested," Jia Yi said solemnly.

"Good. After I hacked into the spaceship's AI, I discovered a big city on Mars that once housed three million people. Although there is no life there after a million years, the steel city is still functioning normally. It's just that the city's ability to block detection has prevented us from discovering it until now. We will first take the spaceship to Mars and bring that city under our control. Then our experts can enter and absorb the technology there. The technology in that city is enough to bring Earth into the interstellar age. This time, it's a drill for us to enter the universe. Next time, it will be the real deal."

Qin Mu did not beat around the bush and explained directly. These three were now the highest-ranking members of the United Government and had provided Qin Mu with a lot of help along the way. Qin Mu would not hesitate to help them now that he had the ability.

For Earthlings, entering the universe was a tremendous opportunity.

Hong, Lei Shen, and Jia Yi exchanged glances; their eyes filled with excitement. A city on Mars that once housed three million people and had been operating for over a million years. Three million people! What a city that must be!

"Let's go and take a look!" Lei Shen became excited.

Although there were many ruins on Earth, most of them were wreckage of various spaceships, and complete bases were rare, let alone such a vast ruin. Not just Lei Shen, but even Jia Yi and Hong, their eyes were filled with anticipation.

"Alright, let's go. There are probably many dangers in that base, but they shouldn't be a problem for us," Qin Mu nodded. His purpose was this, so he wouldn't refuse.

Before entering the universe, touring the solar system was also part of Qin Mu's plan. He intended to fill the solar system with nests to hatch Zerg and collect resources, then expand outward from the solar system. Mars was the first step in this plan.

After arranging everything, the three followed Qin Mu into the Black Dragon Mountain X81 spaceship, accompanied by a team of over a hundred elite personnel. These people would be stationed there after the steel base was secured.

"This spaceship is far more powerful than Hong's intelligent fighter jet," Lei Shen said as he touched and examined the spaceship. In terms of knowledge, Lei Shen was among the top on Earth.

"Of course, this is a spaceship that can travel through the universe, not a jet that flies within Earth," Qin Mu laughed. "We have entered space. This spaceship can simulate the external scenery. Let's show you the Earth we live on. Open the external scenery simulation at 100%."

The speed of the spaceship was incredibly fast. After just a brief chat in the control room, they had already left Earth.

"External scenery simulation?" Lei Shen asked, puzzled. But in the next moment, he understood what the external scenery simulation meant.

Under Qin Mu's intentional control, the control panels, seats, floor, and other parts of the control room began to slowly fade and disappear. The four of them felt as if they were standing in the void, with an unobstructed view of the infinite and vast universe. They all turned around simultaneously and saw a huge blue planet in the distance.

"It's so beautiful!" For a moment, they were all in awe. The first time entering space and seeing Earth with their own eyes was a profound experience. Even Hong, with his calm demeanor, felt a tremor in his heart. Even though Qin Mu had already piloted the spaceship into space once before visiting the military base, he was still deeply moved.

This was an instinctive reaction, a profound emotional impact from seeing the planet that had nurtured them for the first time. As the blue planet continued to shrink, they gradually came back to their senses. Hong's face returned to its usual calm, as if he had gained some insight. In terms of understanding, Hong was undoubtedly top-notch.

"External scenery simulation at 10%" Qin Mu gave the command, and the surrounding starry sky became blurred and illusory. The control panels, seats, floor, and other parts of the control room gradually became solid again.

"This is a 100% external scenery simulation function available only on B-class or higher spaceships, capable of fully simulating the starry sky. How was it?" Qin Mu asked with a smile.

"Extremely beautiful. Seeing Earth for the first time felt like a profound emotional impact, strengthening my mental state," Hong praised without hesitation.

"A B-class spaceship? What class is this spaceship?" Jia Yi couldn't help but ask.

"It's a C-class spaceship, and it's very powerful even among C-class spaceships. It's a well-known spaceship in the universe. Even Universe-level people would find it difficult to destroy this spaceship. The laser cannons equipped on it are of B6 level, capable of easily killing a Star-level stage six individual."

Jia Yi and the others gasped in awe. Such a spaceship alone could conquer the entire Earth. The strongest on Earth were currently only planetary-level! There was no hope of damaging this spaceship.

Hong, Lei Shen, and Jia Yi were among the strongest on Earth, and through some data from the ruins, they had a basic understanding of common knowledge in the universe. Spaceships, laser cannons, and other equipment had a universal grading system, where A-class corresponded to P'lanetary-level'. B-class corresponded to 'Star-level'. C-class corresponded to 'Universe-Level', D-class to 'Domain Lord-level', E-class to 'Sector Lord-level', and F-class to 'Undying-level'.

"With this spaceship, our safety in entering the universe is greatly assured!" Hong praised.

"Indeed, but we need to plan carefully. Our strength is still too weak. Flying such a spaceship is like a child holding gold in a busy market, attracting those with ill intentions. How we enter the universe needs careful planning!"

"Of course, we need to plan carefully. The first time entering the universe, no amount of caution is too much. From the data we have, there are slaves in the universe. Those below planetary-level aren't even considered citizens, and the laws don't protect them!"

As they chatted, although their words were serious, their moods were quite good.

While chatting, the spaceship continued to fly automatically. Soon, the spaceship's AI reminded them that they were about to reach Mars. Through the spaceship's external scenery system, they saw a red planet appearing ahead. Mars was finally receiving its first visitors from Earth after a million years.

The spaceship entered the planet and hovered in the air. The hatch opened, and four humans wrapped in Cloud Vine armor flew out of the spaceship. Looking down, they saw a vast expanse of sandy terrain below, with huge pyramids standing tall.

With their keen eyesight, they could clearly see that although the exteriors of the pyramids were decayed, they were still functioning. Beneath the nine pyramids was an enormous steel city that stretched as far as the eye could see, with various buildings in disrepair, indicating that no one was left alive.

"My God! This city is so huge! And the nine pyramids are actually still operating!"

"Let's start exploring the city immediately!"

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