32: Chapter 32 How to Save Humanity

The A.I. began broadcasting some information about Venus.

[Venus is the closest planet to Earth, very similar in size and density to Earth. Its average surface temperature is 465 degrees Celsius, and it possesses a thick atmosphere...]

"Hey, A.I., tell me, did Venus ever have life? I read in books that Venus, like Earth, was once in the habitable zone for hundreds of millions of years!"

[Once we reach Venus and land on its surface, we can collect some soil for analysis, and then we will know if it ever harbored life.]

"Hmm, good. How long will it take us to fly to Venus?"

[Venus is very close, probably about five hours.]

"Alright!"

Chen Yu lay on a seat that could freely change shape, with Xiao Jiazi massaging his shoulders from behind.

Five hours later, the First Generation Spaceship arrived in Venus's orbit.

Chen Yu could already see a yellowish-brown, massive planet, appearing as if it had rusted.

Observing it up close, he even felt a sense of decay, desolation, bleakness, and loneliness.

Fortunately, Chen Yu did not have megalophobia or monophobia, and his mental state was still healthy.

Otherwise, seeing such a desolate planet in the vast expanse of space...

The key was that this planet also emitted a strange sense of decay; staying here for too long could even lead to a mental breakdown.

Chen Yu looked at the planet, utterly awestruck.

"A.I., the surface temperature of this planet is over four hundred degrees. Can our spaceship land?"

[Captain, you underestimate our technological civilization. This temperature is a minor issue.]

"Good, land on Venus!"

The First Generation Spaceship slowly lowered its orbit, descending towards Venus's surface.

Immediately upon entering Venus's atmosphere, Chen Yu felt he couldn't see anything due to its extreme density.

But after a while, the First Generation Spaceship began to decelerate.

The view outside the glass became visible again, and Chen Yu could already see the ground of Venus.

It was a boundless expanse of decaying land, surrounded by a rusty gray haze.

[Performing precise analysis of Venus's atmospheric composition.]

[Carbon dioxide content exceeds 95%, the planet's greenhouse effect is severe, with a maximum temperature exceeding 500 degrees Celsius, making it difficult for carbon-based life to survive.]

[Detecting for the presence of silicon-based life, boron-based life, sulfur-based life. Detection complete, none present.]

Chen Yu was surprised!

"A.I.! Are there really silicon-based life forms and boron-based life forms in the universe?"

[Of course. The universe is so vast, beyond your imagination. Not only does it have these common life forms, but there are even consciousness-based life forms that you cannot comprehend.]

Chen Yu was dumbfounded; this truly broadened his horizons!

He secretly made a resolution.

If he ever had the chance, he definitely had to go and see the boundless depths of the universe.

Rumble!

The First Generation Spaceship landed on Venus's surface, kicking up a huge cloud of golden dust.

[Captain, would you like to exit the spaceship and personally step onto the surface of Venus?]

Chen Yu raised an eyebrow.

"What? Can I? The surface temperature is over four hundred degrees! Wouldn't I be roasted if I got off the spaceship!"

[I have already manufactured a suitable spacesuit for you. It can withstand external temperatures of over a thousand degrees Celsius. Once you put it on, you can move freely on the surface of Venus.]

"Then what are we waiting for? I want to be the first Earthling to land on Venus!"

Chen Yu couldn't wait to put on the spacesuit the A.I. had prepared for him.

This spacesuit was very thin, yet surprisingly well-fitting, far more advanced than the bulky spacesuits of Earthlings.

Putting on the special helmet, Chen Yu felt very light; alien technology truly was different.

Chen Yu went to the airlock, the hatch slowly opened, and he stepped out.

The moment his foot touched the ground of Venus, Chen Yu was incredibly excited.

This was a small step for him, but a giant leap for humanity!

He, Chen Yu! Became the first Earthling to personally land on Venus!

"A.I., quickly take a picture of me!"

[Captain, I have already captured your every move!]

"Hahahaha, I want to be the first to land on Venus, Mercury, Mars—in short, I want to land on all eight planets of the Solar System! Hahahaha!"

Chen Yu was already incoherent with excitement.

[Captain, you can dig up some soil from Venus and place it on the detection device on your arm. I can then determine if this planet ever harbored life.]

"Good."

Chen Yu hopped around on the surface of Venus, finding a spot where the soil color looked normal.

He used a small shovel to scoop a small piece, then placed it on the arm's detection device.

[Performing compositional analysis, life sign analysis...]

[Analysis successful. Traces of past life activity found in the soil. The life form was carbon-based, similar to Earth. Based on isotope analysis, the life signs originated 2 billion years ago.]

Chen Yu was surprised; so Venus really did once harbor life.

And it had been there 3 billion years ago, which largely aligned with research on Earth.

Scientists predicted that around 3 billion years ago, Venus had liquid water.

Indeed, water is the source of life, but unfortunately, Venus gradually moved out of the habitable zone, and life consequently perished.

He wondered if Venus, like Earth, had ever possessed a thriving technological civilization.

[Captain, I suggest placing one of our probes on Venus to detect the planet's mineral resources. Perhaps we can find elements needed to repair the spaceship's Warp Engine.]

"Good!"

Chen Yu forcefully planted the Yanxia Country flag he had prepared into the ground!

"Hmm, good. From now on, Venus is an inseparable territory of my Yanxia Country! Hahahaha!"

Chen Yu muttered to himself after planting the flag.

Chen Yu boarded the First Generation Spaceship, preparing for the return journey.

[Captain, I have something to report to you. This might concern the safety of all humanity on Earth.]

Chen Yu was surprised!

"A.I., what is it? You're being so mysterious."

[While I was detecting how Venus's atmosphere blocks cosmic rays, I unexpectedly detected solar flare activity.]

Chen Yu, of course, knew about solar flares; weren't they just normal solar activity?

"What's wrong with solar flares?"

[For this, I infiltrated the astronomical research data of various countries on Earth. The recent solar flare outburst was the largest energy level ever recorded by humanity, and based on data comparison from recent years, the Sun's activity is rapidly intensifying.]

Chen Yu was no longer a clueless novice.

He had learned a lot of astronomical knowledge now, thanks to the expanded brain capacity the A.I. had given him.

When he heard the A.I. say that the Sun was becoming more violent, he already felt a sense of crisis.

"A.I., state your judgment!"

[Captain, based on this data, if the Sun continues to be agitated, 90% of Earth's organisms, including large organisms like humans, could become extinct within the next 30 years.]

Chen Yu's expression grew solemn.

He had just acquired an alien spaceship, and now he was being told that Earth's organisms were on the verge of extinction.

Although Chen Yu was confident that he could emigrate to any planet using the First Generation Spaceship.

But Earth was his home, how could he watch humanity perish?

"A.I., is there any way to save humanity?"