Chapter 1535: Chapter 1522: Landing on Mars!

Though Li Chen was consecrated as a god, becoming the true ruler of the Earth.

Yet, he felt no sense of accomplishment from it and was instead filled with worry.

To become the dominator of Earth sounds incredibly formidable, yet in the grand context of the universe, Earth is but a speck of dust.

Even within the Solar System, Earth is at best a small village.

Let alone within banking systems and the vast cosmic galaxy.

Besides, before a real enemy, the Nine-headed Sea Emperor is at most a noisy ant.

Crushing it to death brings no sense of achievement.

What worries Li Chen is, naturally, God Monarch Yunlong of the Red Sun Star Domain, and the Dinosaur Army of the Cretaceous Star Domain.

Sooner or later, they will descend upon Earth once again.

If by then, there is no effective counter-strategy, fear runs that the entire Earth will cease to exist.

That would be the real apocalypse!

More terrifying than any deluge or nuclear end-of-the-world by a thousand or ten thousand times!

After all, no matter how large the flood, no matter how fierce the nuclear bomb, it would at most only wipe out all the creatures on Earth.

In no more than a few hundred million years, new life will again proliferate on Earth.

Whereas the Mahayana Divine Monarchs possess the terrifying power to destroy planets and to completely disintegrate Earth into cosmic dust, it is not impossible.

Therefore, while others might blindly remain optimistic, Li Chen cannot.

Returning to the Star Pavilion Headquarters, Li Chen’s first action was to announce a retreat into seclusion.

He must quickly cultivate and elevate his power further.

Otherwise, when the true enemies arrive on Earth, the consequences will be unimaginable.

On the third day of Li Chen’s retreat, the leadership of the Star Pavilion decided by consensus.

To dispatch a spacecraft to Mars to investigate the situation there!

Thanks to acquiring the core technology of the Mayan Star people’s interstellar warship, Star Pavilion’s interstellar warship development has accelerated greatly.

Currently, Star Pavilion has manufactured ten interstellar warships.

Moreover, among these ten warships, aside from the Eastern and Starship, which were modified from interstellar warships of the Ancient Maya, the remaining eight are self-made.

Yet, these eight warships have only ventured as far as the Moon.

Even the most advanced, Eastern and Starship, have only orbited the Solar System.

Whether they can leave the Solar System for genuine interstellar voyages remains to be tested by time.

In essence, human astronomical physics and aerospace technology have a long way to go.

This mission to Mars is under the charge of Moo Xi and Vermilion Bird.

Due to the significance of the task, Starship and Eastern, the two support interstellar warships, have been commandeered for the operation.

Mars, the second closest planet to Earth, is about fifty-five million kilometers away.

Starship and Eastern approached Mars after nearly half a month of travel.

After one day of simple rest and thorough preparation, they proceeded to land. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

One very important reason for landing on Mars is to find a new Spirit Vein.

The Dragon Spiritual Vein on Earth is already halfway depleted, estimated to last only ten more years before drying up.

Thus, finding a new Spirit Vein has become imperative.

The heavens do not disappoint those who diligently seek!

On the seventh day of landing on Mars, Moo Xi and Vermilion Bird finally discovered mineral rocks rich in Spiritual Power near Olympus Volcano.

Given the presence of Spiritual Power-rich mineral rocks here, it is very likely there is a Spirit Vein.

After all, Spirit Stones only exist near Spirit Veins.

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"Sister Vesper, report to headquarters our discovery here and request further instructions!"

Moo Xi exclaimed excitedly, holding a Spirit Stone in her hands.

Vermilion Bird was equally thrilled, nodding vigorously as she used communication equipment to transmit a message to headquarters via electromagnetic radiation.

Two hours later, headquarters replied to the message, instructing them to further confirm the location of the Spirit Vein and bring back some samples.

Upon receiving the directive, Vermilion Bird prepared to respond.

However, at that moment, the instruments suddenly displayed white snowflakes and emitted a particularly piercing electromagnetic noise.

Soon, these electromagnetic waves appeared on the screen, resembling tadpole script.

Upon seeing the message, everyone including Vermilion Bird and Moo Xi was shocked.

The message consisted of only a terse statement: You have been captured, surrender immediately. Otherwise, we will utterly destroy you!

"Sister Vesper, look quickly!"

No sooner had the electromagnetic message displayed than everyone was still in shock, Moo Xi exclaimed again.

Following the sound, everyone looked outside and saw countless interstellar warships lined up in a combat formation, advancing to surround them.

"Are these Ancient Maya’s interstellar warships?"

Someone recognizing the warships immediately shouted in disbelief.

"Could it be true, what the Maya legends said, the Ancient Maya’s interstellar fleet has come?"

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Moo Xi and Vermilion Bird were absolutely right; these were indeed interstellar warships of the Mayan Star people.

However, it wasn’t the initial million-strong fleet that had first ventured to Earth, but merely 305 warships.

Based on previously obtained intelligence, they planned to directly attack Earth.

Against all expectation, they encountered two modified warships from their own Mayan Star people fleet on the way.

Through data analysis, they concluded these were likely interstellar warships belonging to Earth’s humans.

Accordingly, they moved to encircle, intending to capture the two warships and hold their occupants hostage, to thoroughly understand Earth’s current status.

"Sister Vesper, what should we do now?"

Following a moment of panic, everyone’s attention instantly focused on Vermilion Bird.

After all, she was the chief commander of this mission!

With fists clenched tightly and sweat beading densely on her forehead, Vermilion Bird seemed locked in a very difficult decision.

While she hesitated, the Mayan Star people issued their final ultimatum.

"Ten more counts shall you consider, surrender quickly, or else we will immediately use a Plasma Nuclear Cannon to completely destroy your warships!"

Upon hearing the ultimatum, the two interstellar warships, with a total of four thousand people aboard, plunged into unprecedented despair.

A small number advocated fighting these interstellar invaders to the bitter end, even if it meant mutual destruction.

Clearly, those wishing a mutual destruction were thinking rather simplistically.

Even if they sacrificed everything, they would likely inflict no damage upon the Mayan warship.

Watching the countdown on the screen decrease rapidly digit by digit.

Clenching her teeth, Vermilion Bird weighed the risks and benefits, and decisively issued an order concerning the lives of two warships and four thousand people.

"Surrender!"

Now that the situation was abundantly clear, any further resistance was futile, serving only to sacrifice lives in vain.

It was better to compromise for now, preserve the valuable lives, find a way to contact Earth’s headquarters, inform them of the situation here, and hope they prepare in advance.