261: Chapter 14 Four Days Until the End of the Universe

The Solar System within the Milky Way Galaxy.

Following the helium flash, the sun had become abnormally massive, having already swallowed the entire orbit of Jupiter.

At this moment, only three planets remained in the entire Solar System: Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

The once-large family was now reduced to just three planets, still stubbornly orbiting the red giant star.

On a small spaceship not far away.

Chen Lanlan, a human from Earth, stood with her compatriots, staring at the star system that had long since changed beyond recognition, tears streaming down her face.

"The Wandering Earth traveled a great circle through the universe; not only did we fail to find a new home, but even Earth itself is gone."

"But, we... have returned after all. Even though only thirty-six humans from Earth remain!"

Chu Yuhang, the leader of the group, remained silent, carrying a hint of sorrow.

It was the "Doomsday Watch" that Old Man Luo always wore on his wrist that reminded everyone: only four days remained until the destruction of the entire universe.

Only then did Chu Yuhang recall that ever since they fled to the Milky Way Galaxy, he and his subordinates, as members of the Resistance Army, had been constantly dealing with all sorts of matters.

They had even been too busy to return to the birthplace of Earth Civilization, to come back and see the Solar System they had once fled.

Thus, he had brought everyone—the only thirty-six humans from Earth remaining in this universe—back to their old home.

Beside him, Yu Keke was also sobbing softly: "It's so beautiful, our place of origin is truly beautiful!"

"Although it has changed too much from its original appearance in history, and the surrounding Oort Cloud was long ago blown away by the energy released during the helium flash, the Saturns Rings have miraculously been preserved to some extent!"

"Moreover, it seems that because Saturn is now the closest planet to the sun, the Saturns Rings have become... under the illumination of the sun, they have become even more dazzling and radiant than they looked in historical documents!"

Chu Yuhang took a deep breath, then turned to the group and said kindly: "Everyone, go get a chair and enjoy a good look at our place of origin."

"You have all always regarded me as your leader, and have always followed my every word."

"Here, I want to say to you all: thank you for your trust and support all this time!"

After saying this, Chu Yuhang prepared to bow to everyone.

This startled a few people who had just sat down on their chairs, and they hurriedly stood back up.

"Captain, what's wrong with you? You will always be our captain, our greatest leader!"

"Exactly! Although the end of the world is in four days, and although we will all cease to exist, the fact that you are our leader will never change."

Chu Yuhang was surrounded by the crowd.

Some pressed on his shoulders, others held his waist, determined not to let him make the gesture of bowing.

This moved Chu Yuhang deeply; he, who had never shed a tear, felt his eyes turn slightly red this time.

Chen Lanlan forced a smile from the side: "Alright, alright, let's not be so sad. The destruction of the entire universe is something we can't help!"

"Even the Great Deity Xingyang seems unable to stop it!"

"We have also tried our best. Now that I think about it, facing the end with all of you doesn't seem like such a bad thing!"

Everyone showed a look of relief.

Only Chu Yuhang wore a solemn expression, and with extreme grief, he said slowly: "I'm sorry! In the end, I failed to lead you to a happy ending!"

Yu Keke stepped forward and hugged him, burying her face in his chest, whispering: "Don't say that. Being able to lead us in escaping the Blue Star was already a great feat!"

"Think of the billions of compatriots from the Great Baptism; they had long since become zombie-like existences!"

"Compared to them, we can at least die as human beings!"

The other humans from Earth also chimed in to comfort him: "Exactly, our Captain, please don't blame yourself."

"This is the fate of the entire Milky Way Galaxy—no! The entire universe. Let alone us, a tiny Earth Civilization."

"There are so many civilizations in the entire universe that are far more powerful than us, and they couldn't escape it either, could they?"

"Captain, all of this is destined; you don't need to dwell on it anymore."

"Besides, our Earth is gone, and the entire Earth Civilization has, in fact, already ended in this universe."

"Whether we survive or not doesn't have much meaning anymore."

Hearing the comfort from everyone, Chu Yuhang's expression finally returned to peace after a long while. He only prayed silently in his heart, hoping that the two compatriots from Earth who had reached the Xingyang Universe via the "Kindling Project"...

would be able to tell the humans of that parallel universe about everything that happened here, and about the glory of Earth Civilization here.

Just at this moment, as if to change the subject, Chen Lanlan suddenly suggested excitedly: "Since we are back, let's go take a tour of Uranus and Neptune."

These words instantly ignited everyone's interest.

Yu Keke and a few others were already walking toward the cabin where the spacesuits were kept.

Chu Yuhang did not object; after all, they were already here.

He only reminded them: "Due to the warming of the entire Milky Way Galaxy, the hydrogen, helium, methane, and other gases on Uranus and Neptune are rising rapidly."

"The visibility on the surface of the entire planet is very low. You will hardly be able to see anything after you enter."

"Furthermore, the entire journey there and back will require the navigation of the intelligent system."

After hearing this, no one had any intention of giving up.

Yu Keke even said with a smile: "What of it? Aren't spacesuits made specifically to adapt to all kinds of harsh environments in the universe?"

Watching the dozen or so people who were busy as bees, climbing into their spacesuits, Chu Yuhang smiled and said: "Fine! You go and have fun. I will stay here and watch the navigation, in case you get lost and can't come back!"