The crystal floated above a stone platform.
When the light shone on the crystal, a series of colorful halos appeared around it, creating a dreamlike spectacle! The moment Xu Zhengyang saw this object, he knew it must have great significance!
Sure enough!
A series of system notifications appeared before Xu Zhengyang: [Limited Time Emergency Mission: Alien Heritage (In Progress)]
[Mission Objective: Retrieve the Time Capsule and bring it back to the Shelter]
[Mission Time Limit: 29 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes, 56 seconds]
A red emergency mission! Xu Zhengyang felt a surge of excitement upon seeing the mission prompt!
This was another high-level mission marked in red, but without any displayed rewards!
Thus, Xu Zhengyang had no more reservations.
Since the shelter's renovation would take over a month, he immediately asked Da Bai, "Book me a flight to Fujian Province!"
"Okay, Master," Da Bai replied.
Since last week, to prevent the spread of the foreign Blood Plague Virus within the country, international public transport has been temporarily suspended.
Because of this, if Xu Zhengyang wanted to quickly reach Antarctica, he could only first go to Fujian Province, then make his way to Bay Province, and finally fly from Bay Province to near Antarctica.
...
Two days later.
Auckland International Airport in New Zealand.
This was already the closest civilian airport to Antarctica.
However, even so, it was still three to four thousand kilometers away from the Antarctic continent!
But due to the unique nature of Antarctica, there were always many wealthy and leisurely people choosing to venture and travel there.
As a result, Auckland City had many direct sightseeing flights to the Antarctic continent! Xu Zhengyang was not short on money.
So, under his financial pressure, just half an hour after landing, he contacted a travel agency through Da Bai and boarded a small private plane that took off directly from Auckland City!...
Nine hours later.
When Xu Zhengyang could see the Antarctic continent with his own eyes, a crew member named Linda, who had a distinctly Nordic appearance, crouched in front of Xu Zhengyang holding a glass of champagne, displaying a professional smile as she said, "Sir, due to a sudden snowstorm at the scheduled landing point.
According to Clause 13, Section 4 of the contract.
For your safety and that of the crew, would you prefer to land at the edge of the ice cap, or would you like to return with us and wait for the snowstorm to pass before exploring the Antarctic continent?"
Xu Zhengyang took the champagne and drank it in one go, then placed the glass back on the tray, saying, "Landing at the edge of the ice cap is fine."
"Understood." Linda nodded in response.
Then, a waiter approached Xu Zhengyang carrying a bulging mountaineering backpack and dragging a sled full of supplies.
Linda continued, "These are the Antarctic exploration equipment included in your 'Pursuit of Excellence' package.
It contains a satellite phone, compass, tent, food, water, Spark, and all the gear you might need.
Lastly, I want to confirm with you.
The Antarctic continent is not just the stunning scenery before you; it is like a ferocious beast floating on the sea, fraught with danger!
Do you need to confirm whether you require a guide?
Our team can provide professional..."
"No need."
Xu Zhengyang decisively refused, then said, "Just drop me off with the supplies."
"Alright."
Linda's tone was both regretful and sorrowful.
However, having worked in this field for so long, she had seen too many people like Xu Zhengyang who were "unaware of the dangers."
So much so that now, when she saw such people, she no longer felt any pity...
...
Half an hour later.
Xu Zhengyang pretended to drag the sled across the ice for about ten minutes.
After confirming through Da Bai that the plane that had brought him had completely left, he then stored the sled and backpack into his Dimensional Space Pocket and took out the armored vehicle he had prepped with white paint, driving directly towards his destination! *To deal with various emergencies.
Before setting off, Xu Zhengyang had also specifically stuffed ten universal robots into his Dimensional Space Pocket.
With Da Bai controlling the universal robots to drive the armored vehicle 24/7, Xu Zhengyang only needed to recline in the back of the vehicle, snack, enjoy the scenery, and take short naps.
After another twenty hours of travel.
While Xu Zhengyang was dozing off in the back seat, Da Bai suddenly reminded him, "Master, we are only thirty kilometers away from the destination.
The weather is great today.
If we drive a bit further, we might be spotted by that research team!"
"Mm."
Xu Zhengyang stretched and said, "Let's stop here!" After saying that, he immediately changed into his Flight Combat Suit and stored the universal robots and the vehicle into his Dimensional Space Pocket.
Next, Xu Zhengyang took out his glider, preparing to approach from the sky and glide down to the ruins!
...
Meanwhile, inside the ruins.
For some special reason, no matter how fierce the wind and snow were on the ice cap, the temperature inside the ruins remained at a steady 22 degrees Celsius, neither too high nor too low.
Because of this, the entire research team's base had moved in to enjoy the rare "heated room."
But at that moment, the gray-haired Dr. Smith angrily pointed at the more than thirty fully armed soldiers, saying, "Why are we still waiting? Do you know how astonishing the discoveries here are? If other countries find out.
Do you think sending just you all here can protect this ruin?"
The leading soldier helplessly explained to Dr. Smith, "Precisely because this ruin is so astonishing, we must be more cautious!
When we set out, the higher-ups had already started deploying smoke bombs.
Please rest assured.
In no more than a month, our personnel and equipment will arrive here one after another to completely remove everything inside!"
After hearing the captain's words, Dr. Smith's expression softened a bit, and he said, "Then let's leave it at that for now.
You can set up your tents next to us."
After that, Dr. Smith added, "By the way, you must keep your men in check.
Do not let them step onto that altar!"
"Yes, I will keep them in check," the captain replied.
...
This group of soldiers who arrived at the ruins first were all modern warriors armed to the teeth, equipped with all kinds of information technology gear! Therefore, they had no secrets in front of Xu Zhengyang!
As a result, even though Xu Zhengyang was still flying in the sky, it was as if he was watching a live broadcast, clearly hearing the conversation between Dr. Smith and the captain!
(End of Chapter)