However, although it is full of so many uncertain possibilities, one thing is certain, that is, this mission will be full of uncertain dangers.
Five minutes passed.
"Due to the length of the control line, the maximum exploration distance of the remote-controlled vehicle we sent was only about one kilometer, and it did not penetrate into the deepest part of the ruins. But it is not difficult to see from these routes alone that the passage below the ruins is changing dynamically middle."
When he heard the last sentence, there was a sudden discussion in front of the conference table.
"We'll set off early tomorrow morning!"
"Just in case."
It was eight o'clock exactly when we arrived in Beijing, and the land of Mars was still shrouded in a gray night.
The QBZ-20 rifle is a multi-purpose paratrooper rifle jointly designed by the China Ordnance and Equipment Research Institute and the Aerospace Science and Technology Research Institute. It has the nickname "Hellfire". As for what kind of paratrooper this paratrooper is, it goes without saying. You can tell just by hearing the name without looking at its shape.
But if something unexpected happens…
However, due to limited intelligence, the current clues are not enough to support him in making a 100% sure answer.
"What worries me is not the possibility of getting lost, but the cause of this strange phenomenon... It's just my guess. I feel that the secrets hidden behind the ruins under the Gate of Hell may be even more amazing than what we see."
Looking at the people with different expressions on their faces, Lu Zhou paused for a while and continued in a serious tone.
Just like the guy who claims to be a holy relic doesn't care how many years he waits, if no one in this era can pass the test set by the "Observer", then just wait until the next era.
The first operational meeting of the Hell's Gate expedition team began.
It would be best if there was no conflict. They came here with the purpose of peace.
"The holographic image you see now is the tunnel distribution model under the ruins. The green line corresponds to the most recently detected route, the yellow line is the historical route, and the numbers marked next to it correspond to the detection time."
Standing in front of the conference table, Lu Zhou glanced at the members of the scientific expedition team present, and spoke in a serious tone.
This is not a puzzle game that tests your IQ.
Even Lu Zhou himself had no absolute confidence in whether he could escape unscathed.
The mission of this expedition team is to dig these things out from under the surface of the earth and bring them to light again. If the situation is optimistic, it would be best to establish friendly diplomatic relations above neutrality with neighbors outside the solar system...
"In the past two months, our 128 project team deployed a variety of detection equipment such as remote-controlled vehicles, wire-controlled probes, and seismic wave detectors to explore the situation beneath the ruins."
"Although I originally planned to hold this meeting in the evening, because what I want to say next may be more important, this action meeting has been moved up to now."
This scene not only frightened the people next to him, but even Fan Tong, who was driving, couldn't help but twitch his brows, looked at the rearview mirror in the car and asked.
"The reason for the changes in these tunnels is currently unclear, but it is obvious that we may not have a fixed map to rely on, and can only rely on intuition and luck to find the way to the underground ruins."
The whispers and exchanges of glances at the conference table continued, but no one stood up to express their withdrawal from this evil mission, nor did they raise their hands to ask for the earth.
"I think... if an accident really happens, this thing will probably not be used."
The secrets of Martian civilization are buried there.
In fact, he had a similar premonition before coming here. This trip to Mars would definitely not end so easily. After talking to Fan Tong before, he was even more sure of this.
"Let me tell you the truth. There may be certain risks in this operation. It's not too late to withdraw now."
After installing the sight, Wang Peng simply adjusted the position of the sight and replied casually.
Seeing that Wang Peng didn't look like he was joking, Fan Tong said with a strange expression.
As for why Lu Zhou could recognize him, it was naturally because he had trained with the garrison near the Jinling Space Launch Center for several weeks. Even though he had not used such awesome equipment, he had seen him many times.
At the same time, a message that does not belong to the civilization of the solar system is also buried.
In the conference room.
The meeting is over.
Lu Zhou glanced at the rifle in his hand and recognized the model at a glance.
The next day.
"...Does this imply that we will give our last words?"
Professor Vernal shook his head in confusion.
"Very good. It seems that you are all mentally prepared, so I won't say anything more. The meeting ends here. There is no way to make any advance plans under the current situation. We can only rely on improvisation to deal with possible emergencies. Problem."
…
With different expressions on their faces, everyone stood up from the conference table and left.
The proof of the ABC conjecture may only be the threshold, and the test from "higher civilization" may have just begun.
"oh?"
"I don't know...don't ask me."
Closing the notebook in his hand, Aubrey glanced at Professor Vernal next to him and said with a strange expression.
Maybe they haven't realized the seriousness of the problem yet.
If they hope that the chosen "Chosen One" can shoulder the important responsibilities they expect, then they will not hesitate to increase the difficulty of the test to the maximum.
Wang Peng raised his eyebrows.
Watching the second hand reach the right time, Lu Zhou, who was holding his watch, sat up straight from his chair and slowly stood up with his hands on the conference table.
He had to take at least one person back.
At this time, the peaceful night was suddenly broken.
Wang Peng simply nodded without arguing, and his expression did not change at all.
"...You still have weapons?"
But no matter what, I have given them a chance to choose.
It’s a challenge that puts the future destiny of civilization on the line...
Anyway, billions of years have passed, and one or two hundred years may be nothing more than the blink of an eye to them.
Including why the passage to the underground ruins was so complicated, including why the holy relic set up so many obstacles for this meeting, and how it changed this "maze", Lu Zhou actually had a vague idea in his mind. Yoyo guessed something.
As the silver-white hatch opened, a Mars rover with tires about as tall as a person drove out of the garage, leaving a straight path on the desert, pointing straight to the Hell's Gate Mountains in the distance.
"Free activities at night, whether you are writing letters or making videos, it depends on your own arrangements. If something unexpected happens, someone will give them to your family... Of course, it would be best if there is no accident."
After saying these words, Lu Zhou sat back in his chair, leaving time for discussion and hesitation to the team members sitting at the conference table.
Sitting on the Mars rover, Wang Peng took out a unique heavy-duty rifle from the open tool box and assembled the barrel and magazine without expression.
Fan Tong: "Their technology is simply incomprehensible with our knowledge. When I was at the entrance to the ruins, I tried to continue exploring, but an invisible wall blocked me. It's hard to explain it in just words. Anyway, You’ll know when you get in…”
A three-dimensional holographic image was displayed above the round table in the conference room.