Ling Feng clicked his tongue: "Wow, this has lasted so long and is still so well-preserved!"

"It was sealed in ice underground, isolated from air, so it hasn’t oxidized."

Shinozuka Haruko added: "The scenes in the picture mainly describe an ancient war, and it’s obvious that aliens participated!"

"Yes, I can see that!"

Ling Feng nodded and then asked: "What does this signify?"

"It means that extraterrestrial civilizations visited Earth long ago and left behind evidence of their presence!"

Shinozuka Haruko added: "Most importantly, we found evidence that they will return!"

"Oh?"

Ling Feng raised his eyebrows: "What evidence?"

Shinozuka Haruko didn’t speak, turning to look at Sato Saori.

"Come with me, and you’ll find out soon!"

Sato Saori said, stepping out of the tent.

Ling Feng was a bit confused, glancing at Shinozuka Haruko and seeing her serious expression. He didn’t ask further and quickly followed outside.

The three walked around the tent, soon seeing a tunnel ahead. After walking about a hundred meters downward, they arrived at a deep underground space.

Upon entering, Ling Feng immediately saw something very peculiar!

This was a container made of an unidentifiable metal, placed on a round stone platform. Ling Feng looked at it and asked in confusion: "Is this an hourglass?"

"That’s right, we thought the same when we first saw it!"

Shinozuka Haruko nodded, then said: "After observing for a while, we found it indeed is a timer, and the contents inside are nearly finished falling."

Ling Feng widened his eyes, thinking: "Does this mean that once the countdown is over, the aliens will return to Earth?"

"Looks like it."

Shinozuka Haruko nodded and added: "That’s why we must tell you, because something big might happen on Earth."

"Hmm!"

Ling Feng thought for a moment: "You’re right. It’s uncertain what the aliens will bring upon returning to Earth, so it seems I need to make some arrangements."

"Based on Sato Saori’s and my calculations, the countdown should have about a month left, so there’s still time." Shinozuka Haruko said.

"A month..."

Ling Feng pondered: "I need to hurry then. The weapons I currently have are decent, but who knows what level they are truly at? If these weapons cannot counter them, it’ll be troublesome!"

"We know so little about the universe."

Shinozuka Haruko nodded: "But considering that ancient humans saw aliens 100,000 years ago, and they didn’t destroy our world, they might not be malicious."

"Let’s hope so!"

Ling Feng smiled and then said to the pair: "Thank you for the big discovery. Without it, we’d still be clueless if the aliens arrived!"

"Just a stroke of luck."

Shinozuka Haruko gently smiled and then said: "Alright, now that you know, don’t waste time here—head back quickly."

"And you both? Is the task here almost complete? Where to next?"

Ling Feng felt somewhat indebted to Shinozuka Haruko and Sato Saori, who always handled archaeology worldwide without proper company.

Shinozuka Haruko smiled and said: "Our next plan is to head to the Sahara."

"Alright, I’ll make arrangements when I return. If I have time, I’ll accompany you more!"

Ling Feng nodded, returning to the surface with the two women.

He didn’t stay longer and immediately returned to Lingyun Island.

Then he headed to the Moon Base and received a list from the core there.

Excluding the Mechanical Soldiers on Shallow Blue Star, there are currently a thousand Mechanical Soldiers on the Moon Base, including six hundred Super Soldiers and four hundred Magic Crystal Warriors.

Two spacecraft, with an Alloy Spacecraft under construction and expected to be assembled in twenty days if expedited.

Regarding weapons, a lot of High Explosive refined from Firestone is already available and equipped on the spacecraft as powerful weaponry.

With only these assets, Ling Feng took the list and returned to Lingyun Island, immediately seeking out Gu Li.

As the current second-in-command, it’s necessary for him to know about the alien matter.

Upon hearing Ling Feng’s words, Gu Li’s brows immediately furrowed in a tight frown.

Then he glanced at Ling Feng: "Boss, a race capable of interstellar travel 100,000 years ago, if they really return, it’s hard to say if it’s good or bad!"

"Hmm!"

Ling Feng nodded and said: "But I’m not too worried. Even if our Starfleet can’t resist them, we at least have Zhurong and Gonggong. Their powers are extraordinary, likely dealing with them if they come maliciously. But the chance is slim, I think."

"Hopefully, that’s the case, but we can’t be careless; we must prepare for the worst scenario!" Gu Li said.

"I know!"

Ling Feng thought: "In the current situation, we can only do this, no other methods to consider!"

"Understood!"

Gu Li nodded: "Whether it’s a crisis or opportunity, we’ll soon find out."

As they talked, Ling Feng’s phone suddenly rang, and he stared at it upon seeing the caller.

The call was from Shen Yuan.

It had been a while since they last communicated. If anything happened in America, Ling Feng connected directly with Gu Li’s intelligence department.

The sudden call suggested something significant, and Ling Feng immediately answered, asking seriously: "What’s the matter?"

"Boss, there’s something I want to discuss face-to-face!" Shen Yuan said in a deep voice.

"Alright, Chinatown?" Ling Feng asked.

"Yes! I’ll be waiting for you!"

Shen Yuan said and directly hung up the phone.

Ling Feng glanced at Gu Li: "Seems like something big, shall we go together?"

"Sure!"

Gu Li nodded. The duo teleported away and quickly arrived in Washington D.C., America.

It was already late at night here, and when Ling Feng and Gu Li emerged from the Teleportation Array, they immediately saw Shen Yuan waiting nearby.

Seeing his stern expression, face tight, Ling Feng couldn’t help but laugh: "What’s going on?"

"Boss, the situation is very serious!"

Shen Yuan let out a wry smile and continued: "Let’s talk next door!"

"Alright!"

Ling Feng nodded, and the group moved to the adjacent room.

After sitting down, Gu Li immediately asked: "Mr. Shen, has there been some kind of activity you’ve observed among the Americans?"

"There’s a reason you’re second-in-command; your mind is quick!"

Shen Yuan gave a thumbs up, nodded, and said: "You’re right, this time the Americans plan something big!"