208: Chapter 208 Advance Team

In a certain location, The Big Five held another top-secret meeting. Although the participants were not the heads of each continent, they were all figures capable of directly mobilizing core resources.

Ranked by position, they were tentatively referred to as Numbers One through Five.

"Everyone has received the news from the PDA Base, right? A black hole has appeared in the center of the Pacific Ocean. It has been confirmed to be real."

Number Two, sitting on the left, continued, "After I received the news, I found it had already caused quite a stir on the internet. I had it suppressed and barred neighboring countries from entering this sea area under the guise of a military exercise."

Actually, Number Two didn't want to make this public. However, the PDA Global Planetary Defense Alliance near the black hole was originally an organization formed by various nations, so it was impossible to keep it a secret. He simply brought it up.

"Number Two handled it very promptly,"

Number One spoke up. "After Number Two contacted me, we decided to jointly initiate this meeting. The purpose is to discuss how to handle this black hole. We must not only find out where it leads but also prevent the information from leaking out to avoid causing panic."

Numbers Three, Four, and Five were the last to receive the news. Among them, Number Five fell silent for a moment before asking, "Has anyone gone inside?"

"Not yet."

"I believe we should send a team of scientists to explore it."

"Seconded..."

"We agree as well..."

After reaching a basic consensus, Number Three asked, "Do we need to form a new scientific team?"

Number One: "Let the PDA Base send a team. Many people there will be useful. However, they lack experts in the field of biology. I will recommend five more people to join."

"If armed forces are needed, I can provide additional personnel."

Hearing this, the others scrambled to express their stances. "We'll do the same."

No one would give up this opportunity. This unknown black hole was both a potential massive threat and a chance to change a nation's destiny.

"Then it's settled. Finalize the list as soon as possible."

"Agreed."

"Agreed..."

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The efficiency of the major powers when they took action was astonishing. A day later, a scientific research team of over a hundred people arrived at the sea area where the black hole was located.

Among them, fifty belonged to the armed forces, all elites from the special forces of The Big Five nations. They were responsible for the safety of the research team and for neutralizing any unknown threats.

Destroyers, engineering ships, research vessels... they all surrounded the 50-meter-diameter black barrier.

A large engineering ship was the first to move. Two massive mechanical arms rose to the center of the black barrier's lower section. Subsequently, the platform they carried slowly opened.

After some simple setup, the temporary research platform in front of the barrier was completed.

At this time, another engineering ship moved. This one was carrying three 'Giant Crab' Multi-terrain Landing Vehicles. They could travel on both land and sea and were adaptable to various environments.

As the crane on the engineering ship started up, the first landing vehicle was sent into the barrier by a massive telescopic arm.

A scene that shocked everyone unfolded. The black barrier appeared to be only a thin layer, but the telescopic arm and the landing vehicle on it vanished into it, without emerging from the other side.

The special forces on the destroyers reacted similarly. Although they remained still due to their excellent discipline, many eyes showed disbelief, widening in shock.

Before this operation, they had been told they might encounter things that defied common sense. When they actually saw it, the impact was still intense.

On the steel platform, the research team composed of experts from various countries had gathered. One expert said excitedly, "This really is a black hole, and it's stable. Perhaps we should call it an Einstein-Rosen Bridge instead. It's magnificent."

"It seems adding a wired signal to the telescopic arm was the right move. Electronic signals can't pass through the Rosen Bridge," an old expert said, adjusting his glasses. "Let's see what's on the other side first."

"Understood..."

The assistant in charge of the landing vehicle opened the connection. Suddenly, the other side of the Rosen Bridge appeared on the computer screen.

The group of experts and professors didn't even dare to blink.

The other side wasn't deep space, but a blue-violet world. There was a sky, mountains, unknown plants...

This was actually a complete otherworldly realm.

All the experts and professors held their breath, their faces a mix of unbelievable ecstasy and shock. They had originally expected to find chaotic cosmic space, but what appeared before them was a complete alien world that might even harbor life.

The value of this was immeasurable; it could be called the greatest discovery in human history!

After the initial shock, the exploration work had to continue.

"The air composition analysis is out!" an environmental scientist staring at the data on the screen shouted excitedly. "Nitrogen accounts for 68%, oxygen 20%, argon 8%, and 4% is an unknown gas!"

This news shocked everyone once more. An atmospheric composition so close to Earth's was simply incredible.

Someone asked, "Does this mean this planet might be suitable for human habitation?"

"In theory, yes."

Hearing this result, many people looked moved.

Especially some scientists who had joined the PDA organization early on; their expressions were even more fervent. This discovery might provide a solution to the meteorite crisis decades later, or rather, humanity now had a way out.

"What are these blue things on the ground?"

The assistant scratched his head and responded to the expert's question, "The landing vehicle can't analyze much. It can only tell it's a type of fungus. Most of the things on the ground are likely the same species. We don't know what microorganisms are inside yet, nor if the human body can adapt to them."

Seeing this,

A biology expert in the team said solemnly, "Before we thoroughly understand the ecological characteristics of this world, I strongly suggest raising the protection level to the highest. Some kind of microbial virus inside might easily wipe us all out."

"Professor Luo is right."

"Certainly..."

No one objected. They were the elites of humanity, not fools; they naturally wouldn't risk their own lives and the safety of all mankind.

Next, the other two landing vehicles were launched into the otherworldly realm one after another, beginning to explore in all directions. Regrettably, after two hours, they found no signs of living creatures.

But the experts didn't lose heart. The discoveries made so far were enough to be exhilarating.

A highly respected old professor smiled.

"Friends, it's time to prepare our vanguard."