The fleet slowly passed through the endless darkness and arrived at the surface of the moon.
Under the blue light of the thrusters, the lunar dust was silently lifted up, like a layer of fluttering gauze.
The fleet's landing capsules were like precisely calculated giant arms, landing steadily one after another.
A huge robotic arm extended from the hatch and began to assemble prefabricated modules.
Zhao Shuang's projection stood in the command cabin of the main control spaceship, his eyes locked on the holographic screen. More than a dozen progress bars scrolled synchronously, and every detail was magnified in his field of vision.
The orbital base is unfolded, and the modules are seamlessly connected and embedded in the desolate surface of the moon.
Zhao Shuang's voice was transmitted everywhere through the communication equipment, brief and decisive.
"The error in track connection must not exceed 0.01 mm."
"Once the power core is assembled, start testing immediately to ensure stability."
"Energy collection equipment is ready and must be operational within two hours at the latest."
The robot team quickly climbed onto the base skeleton, and every pillar and every shell was precisely fixed.
The prototype of the base rose from the ground in just a few hours, and the huge structure looked like a steel fortress of the future.
As the spaceships took off and landed, more equipment was transported from the fleet to the surface, energy hubs were quickly connected, and the orbital system began to extend from the base to farther on the lunar surface.
At the same time, another group of plant mutants entered the closed farming chamber.
They touched the lunar soil with their fingers, feeling its subtle changes, and merged the biological base materials they brought with the lunar soil to create an environment suitable for plant growth.
A high-energy LED light source was hung on the ceiling, emitting a soft but sufficiently strong light. The seeds were buried in the soil, and the superpowers stimulated green light spots to cover them. After a while, patches of new green poked their heads out from the soil.
The first batch of crops broke through the soil, and the tender green leaves swayed in the lights, exuding vitality.
A soldier stood outside the cabin, looking at the new green through the transparent observation window, his tone filled with uncontrollable excitement.
"It's grown! We've grown vegetables on the moon!"
"Oh my god, I need to call Mom!"
The companions did not answer, their eyes were full of relief and excitement.
The planting experiment on the moon was much smoother than in the apocalypse. Although the environment here was barren, it was unpolluted and more suitable for plant growth.
When the news reached Earth and the apocalypse, the Chinese were all excited. This desolate land was being redefined, and the rise of the base opened up a new future for mankind.
[Lunar greening project! What a high-tech project! We can actually grow vegetables on the moon! ]
【Thanks to the efforts of the plant mutants, and salute to all scientists and heroes! 】
[Oh my god, the cabbages are growing better than the ones on my balcony. Is this really the moon?!]
[After the moon base is completed, mankind can finally get rid of the shadow of the end of the world! ]
[This picture is a combination of cyberpunk and hard science fiction, a miracle of technology! ]
[Have you noticed that those vegetables are greener than those on Earth? ! ]
[It brought tears to my eyes. China is rising, and hope is just around the corner! ]
The track construction is nearly complete, and resources from the moon are beginning to be sent back to Earth via transmitters.
Some of them are transported directly to the end of the world to bring the most needed supplies to humans who are struggling to survive.
The eyes of the whole world are focused here, and people are watching the construction scenes broadcast live on the screen, filled with hope and awe.
However, away from all the noise, Gu Man was alone, wearing a crimson mecha, traveling alone in another area of the moon.
The low-gravity environment made her movements appear light and graceful, and each step was as precise as a dance. The faint light emitted from the mecha's feet lifted her body, allowing her to cross the meteorite craters without hindrance.
Her target is the golden object that fell on the moon.
The star is located deep in a group of meteorite craters.
The impact of its fall left a large radiation crack on the lunar surface, and the surrounding surface showed traces of being burned by high energy, like black scars. The golden star was quietly embedded in the bottom of the crater, emitting a strange glow.
Its metallic surface was unrealistically smooth, as if it did not belong to this world.
Gu Man stood in front of the star, and the mecha scanner started to work, detecting waves circulating around the star.
A series of complex numbers and symbols flashed rapidly on the holographic screen.
High-dimensional materials, unknown active energy.
Gu Man frowned. This star was not a natural meteorite, but something that was manufactured.
The energy fluctuations it emits are similar to the principles of quantum teleportation devices and seem to be connected to an unknown world.
She slowly raised her robotic arm, and her fingertips touched the surface of the planet.
A tremor came from the robotic arm and rushed directly into her brain along the nerves, as if she was touching not cold and hard metal, but a beating heart.
Zhao Shuang's voice came from the communication.
"Be careful, this energy may be unstable!"
Gu Man did not answer.
She continued to analyze the structure of the star, trying to find more clues.
The energy fluctuations of the star became stronger and stronger, and some unfamiliar symbols appeared on the holographic screen. They flickered and gradually formed a set of complex patterns.
Suddenly, a dazzling golden light appeared inside the star.
Gu Man only felt a strong suction coming, and her mecha almost lost control. The next second, her consciousness was suddenly pulled into an unfamiliar space.
It was pitch black all around, with only a few spots of light floating in the void.
These light spots gradually connected into lines, and the lines intertwined into a network, covering the entire field of vision.
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A cold and deep voice echoed in the void.
"Intruder."
Gu Man stood in the darkness with a calm expression.
"No, you are the intruder."
The sound was silent for a moment, then sounded again.
"Earth, resource, receiver."
Gu Man's eyes became sharper.
"Resource receivers? What did you take away from our world?"
The light network in the void was rippling, the sound was muffled and vague, and the emotions were indecipherable.
"Collect, extract, store. The Earth is the best carrier."
Gu Man's heart was filled with anger, but she quickly suppressed it.
Are the natural disasters of the end of the world really caused by these things?
Or is there a deeper secret behind this golden body?
She pressed on.
"Apocalypse, is this your plan?"
The voice became vague, as if there was no intention to answer.
"The rules operate... Survival requires... You are not within the rules..."
The light net trembled suddenly, then disintegrated into countless tiny points of light and disappeared.
Gu Man's wandering consciousness returned to reality, and the golden star was still quietly embedded in the bottom of the pit.
Its light flickered slightly, as if nothing had ever changed.
She stood there, took a deep breath, and her eyes turned cold.
"You want to use the Earth as a resource plundering site? No, not just the Earth!"
In the end times, there is no moon. It is very likely that the entire moon has been plundered!
She contacted Song Lufeng.
"I'm afraid... we still have a tough battle to fight!"
"This star may very well be the source of the apocalyptic catastrophe, but it may also be more than just one of the sources."
Song Lufeng held the phone tightly.
"Manman, don't be afraid, I'm here."