"What do you want again? Just explain it clearly! Don't squeeze it like toothpaste, it's driving me crazy!" Mou Xuan almost wanted to shake him. It was really frustrating that this scientist failed at the critical moment.
Scientist Qian was almost suffocated by Mou Xuan's shouting. He finally caught his breath and said in a tearful voice, "Captain Mou, it seems to be expanding again! And this time the energy fluctuation is much more violent than the last energy storm! I feel... it feels like something is about to come out of it!"
"Shit, is this possible? Is this a big deal?" Mou Xuan was shocked. What would happen if the space crack really expanded?
The entire base will suffer!
He quickly ran to the edge of the crack and squinted his eyes to observe carefully.
The originally distorted space became even more unstable at this moment, and visible energy waves spread out like ripples on the water.
There was a suffocating feeling of oppression in the air, as if some terrifying existence was awakening.
"This is... more thrilling than a roller coaster!" Mou Xuan couldn't help but swear. The situation was worse than he had imagined.
"Captain Mou, why don't we retreat back to the base first?" Captain Zhao of the expedition team came over and said with a worried look on his face, "The brothers have just experienced an energy storm and haven't recovered yet. Besides, there are defense measures in the base, maybe they can withstand this crack movement."
"Yes, Captain Mou, I think what Captain Zhao said makes sense." Defense Team Member Sun also echoed. Although he was usually very vigilant, he felt a little scared when facing this unknown terror. "The energy fluctuations in this crack are too weird. Let's go back and make a long-term plan."
"Go back? Will going back solve the problem?" Biological researcher Li expressed a different opinion. He pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose, his eyes full of enthusiasm, "Maybe this abnormal movement of the crack is the key to our control of space energy! If we can study it in depth, we may be able to find a solution to the end of the world!"
"I say, Lao Li, have you gone crazy with your research? What's more important, life or research?" Captain Zhao of the expedition team glared at him unhappily, "If this crack really explodes, we're all doomed!"
"What are you afraid of? Fortune and wealth are achieved through risk! Nothing ventured, nothing gained!" Biological researcher Li retorted with his neck stiff, "Besides, with Captain Mou here, there's nothing to be afraid of!"
"Alright, stop arguing!" Mou Xuan rubbed his brows. These guys failed at the critical moment.
"The current situation is that the cracks are more serious than last time. If no measures are taken, the entire base will be in danger."
He took a deep breath and looked at everyone: "Captain Zhao, take a few people to escort the wounded and important supplies back to the base. Everyone else, follow me to continue to go deeper into the crack and see if we can find a way to solve the problem of the strange cave!"
"Captain Mou, I want to go too!" Chen Yao suddenly ran over and grabbed Mou Xuan's arm, her eyes full of worry, "I...I'm worried about you."
"Silly girl, it's too dangerous in the crack. I'll feel more at ease if you stay in the base." Mou Xuan touched her head gently, his eyes full of doting.
"No, I want to be with you!" Chen Yao shook her head stubbornly, "Even if I die, I want to die with you!"
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Mou Xuan scratched her nose and said with a smile, "I promised you that I would come back safely. You stay in the base and wait for my triumphant return!"
Chen Yao knew that she couldn't beat Mou Xuan, so she nodded helplessly: "Then you... must be careful!"
"Don't worry, I'm an indestructible cockroach!" Mou Xuan patted his chest and smiled confidently.
After briefly assigning the tasks, Mou Xuan, along with expedition team leader Zhao, space scientist Qian, defense team member Sun, biological researcher Li, correspondent Zhou and medical team member Wu, once again stepped into the crack.
As soon as they entered, everyone felt an even stronger energy fluctuation, as if they were in a huge microwave oven, and felt uncomfortable all over.
The already dim light became even more distorted at this moment, and the air was filled with a pungent smell of sulfur, which made people dizzy if they smelled it for a long time.
"Damn, this smell... is even more terrifying than biological weapons!" Defense team member Sun covered his nose and said in pain.
"Everyone, be careful and be vigilant!" Mou Xuan reminded, and at the same time activated his time ability, always paying attention to the changes in the energy around him.
Qian, the space scientist, wore thick glasses and kept adjusting the instrument in his hand. Beads of sweat oozed from his forehead. "Captain Mou, the energy fluctuations are becoming more and more unstable! I... I feel that this crack is like a balloon that may explode at any time. It's too dangerous!"
"Old Qian, can you find the source of the energy fluctuations?" Mou Xuan asked. The most important thing now is to find the root cause of the problem so that the right remedy can be found.
"I... I'll try my best!" Space scientist Qian wiped the sweat off his forehead and continued to concentrate on his research.
At this moment, the communicator Zhou, who was walking at the end of the team, suddenly exclaimed: "Captain Mou! My communication equipment... seems to be interfered with!"
As soon as Communicator Zhou finished speaking, bursts of harsh noise came from the communication equipment, as if some powerful force was interfering with the signal.
The originally clear connection became intermittent, making people very anxious.
"Captain Mou, this is even more troublesome!" Communicator Zhou shouted anxiously, with beads of sweat oozing from his forehead.
"Calm down, don't panic!" Mou Xuan said in a deep voice, but he also felt uneasy in his heart.
Losing contact with the base means they are isolated and helpless, and any accident could be fatal.
The mood of the team members also became tense, and everyone's face became solemn, as if they could feel the invisible sense of oppression.
At this moment, biological researcher Li suddenly pointed forward and said in a trembling voice: "Captain Mou, look, what is that?"
Everyone looked in the direction of his finger and saw a blurry light and shadow flickering not far ahead, as if something was gradually emerging from the crack.
Mou Xuan's heart sank suddenly. He clenched his fists and looked at the light with a firm gaze: "No matter what lies ahead, we must face the challenge head-on!"
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