In the command center, Kadiga sat in front of the screen, carefully operating the miniature detector.
This detector was a circular flying saucer. The saucer was as stable as an elevator, slowly descending vertically. Everyone's hearts sank.
"3,500 meters, 3,300 meters, 3,000 meters, 2,800 meters, 2,500 meters …"
As the altitude dropped bit by bit, the ground gradually became clear, and the strange ray was not triggered.
"800 meters, 700 meters, 600 meters, 500 meters …"
The information on the screen kept refreshing, and the ground seemed to be within reach.
Suddenly, the flying saucer lost control again, but this time it was not the mysterious ray, but the starship's mainframe that lost the connection signal. The flying saucer broke free from Kadiga's control and fell straight to the ground. It smashed into a mountain rock and exploded into smoke, turning into a pile of scrap metal.
Dong Yi hurriedly asked, "What's going on?"
Catherine quickly explained, "We've detected a very strange dynamic magnetic field in the area below 300 meters. It's producing very strong electromagnetic interference, and the signal has been interrupted. However, the data on the ground is out, and there's no problem with the density. The ground's gravity is that of a habitable planet, so it's normal."
These words might not have touched Ding Meng, but it was subversive to everyone else's understanding.
There was no problem with the density of a small planet, and with the existence of the strange ray, all signs indicated that the strangeness here was definitely not a natural phenomenon, but a man-made one. Then, how did this small planet make the entire galaxy revolve around it?
Just think about it, the God's War Star Ring was a huge project, and how much power was needed to support its operation. However, compared to the God's War Star Ring, the God's War Star Ring was nothing.
Dong Yi rubbed his temples again. "Can I understand it this way?
Large mechanical units can't land on this planet by default? "
Xi Wen pondered and said, "Agreed!"
Ming Huazhi also nodded in agreement.
Dong Yi continued, "Secondly, the landing unit can't be too big. It has to be a miniature one, because if it's too big, it might trigger its warning system. That ray is a defensive measure."
Although he was just making assumptions, it was undoubtedly the closest to the truth, so no one refuted him.
Dong Yi continued, "Furthermore, the landing unit cannot be too fast, at least not faster than the speed of sound. The sonic boom effect is likely to trigger the warning."
Xi Wen said, "The energy fluctuation of the entire planet only appears once every few years, and it only lasts for a few seconds each time. I also believe that this is a defensive position that doesn't want the outside world to pay attention to."
Ming Huazhi finally understood what they meant. "Bosses, is it because this planet only allows a single life form to land?"
"You're probably right!" Ding Meng said calmly again.
Ming Huazhi narrowed his eyes. "How so?"
Ding Meng said, "Because the other side's thinking is exactly the same as yours. If you don't believe me, take a look."
At this time, the radar screen switched to the Sturgeon. This time, the frogmen didn't release a steel ball. Instead, they released a small carp spaceship.
Sheng Tianming exclaimed, "Do they want to die?"
Everyone was stunned as well. What was going on?
Should he force his way through?
Reality proved that they were wrong. The carp spaceship didn't descend after entering the atmosphere. Instead, its chassis opened up and released frogmen soldiers.
"Are they airdropping them?" Dong Yi's eyes widened.
Ding Meng shook his head and sighed. "No!
Observe carefully! "
Catherine zoomed in on the image. The frogs that came out of the airdrop looked like fat frogmen, but their bodies were much larger than normal frogmen. Moreover, their eyes seemed to be closed. They didn't seem to be living creatures.
Ding Meng sighed. "The frogmen's biological and mechanical technology is very well integrated. Even if their soldiers die, their body parts can be modified and reassembled. They can be very useful on the battlefield. These frogmen are called planters."
He didn't explain why they had such a strange name because everyone quickly understood.
When the 30 or so frogmen came into contact with the air, they seemed to slowly vaporize. Their bodies gradually became blurry, and their organic molecules floated in the air. However, these organic molecules were changing at a speed visible to the naked eye. They expanded from a 'molecular' state to a 'seed' state. Then, they grew small tails and transformed into tadpoles. This was the evolution of frogmen, and it was well integrated into the application of biological technology by the frogmen.
A strong wind blew high in the sky, and the tadpoles danced in the air. Although many of the tadpoles were roasted to death by the strong sunlight, a large number of living creatures still floated to the ground.
The tadpoles that had completely landed on the ground had evolved into half-biological, half-armored mechanical larvae. They looked like spiders, and there were tens of thousands of them.
These mechanical spiders were very agile. Their eyes glowed red. They lowered their heads and quickly spread out in all directions. There was no need to think about it. They had definitely started searching immediately.
Dong Yi laughed bitterly. "I've been flying in space for so many years, and this is the first time I've seen something like this. The temperature on the ground is at least 700 degrees Celsius. These frogmen scouts can actually withstand the heat."
Kadiga said, "They might be absorbing light and heat energy as their power source."
Seeing that the Black Frogs had taken the initiative, Xi Wen could no longer remain calm. "We can't let them take the lead."
Dong Yi said, "But we don't have something as advanced as a seeder."
Ding Meng finally stood up and said, "We can directly airdrop people down."
"This …" Everyone's eyes widened again. Directly dropping people down, are you sure that the terrifying ray won't be triggered?
Looking at the suspicious gazes, Ding Meng smiled. "If you're worried, then drop me down first and let me go to the ground to build a signal tower."
Seeing that Ding Meng had become a different person and was full of confidence, Lu Qing secretly sent a message to Jun Ling. "Did he discover something?"
The straight woman of steel had always been honest. Her answer was very straightforward. "Yes!"
Lu Qing said, "Then what did he discover?"
The straight woman of steel said, "We can sense the energy of the ray. It's not a threat."
Lu Qing also widened her eyes. What do you mean by sensing the energy of the ray? Do you think you're a technological radar?
You can destroy a spaceship in an instant. How is this not a threat?
She wanted to ask more, but at this time, Xi Wen spoke. His tone was very gentle. "Brother Ding, what do you need?
As long as the Supreme Name can provide it for you, we'll satisfy you. "
In her opinion, people like Ding Meng were risking their lives. She had always respected such professional people.
Ding Meng smiled. "It's very simple. Just give me a set of individual armor that can fly."
He had his concerns about wanting armor but not battle armor. The energy converted from the source core of the battle armor was too great. It would not be fun if the ray was triggered. The individual armor was just a simple crystal power operating device. It was enough to fly to the ground without causing too much of a commotion.
However, it was quite troublesome to airdrop people. It had to be a small transport ship that entered the atmosphere to carry out the airdrop.
"I'll go too!" Jun Ling raised his hand.
"We'll go too!" Elephant and the others were not to be outdone. If Big Sister dared to go, why would they not dare to go?
This time, Xi Wen was a little dumbfounded. There were many bold people these days. However, this group of people did not seem to be good people. Xi Wen could understand.
"This …" Xi Wen spoke in a low voice. "Everyone, there's no need to rush. Brother Ding is just exploring the way first. If it doesn't work, we'll think of another way. It's better for the main combat power to stay on the main ship."
She was the commander of the operation. Naturally, she had the final say.
However, considering the inexplicable magnetic field interference on the surface, it was likely that the signal would be interrupted after going down. Xi Wen said sincerely, "Brother Ding, if you can land successfully, the Supreme Name will stay in space and wait for your return."
This guarantee was equivalent to saying that as long as you did not die, the starship would always escort you.
Soon, a small transport ship flew into the atmosphere. Ding Meng jumped into the clouds from the connecting cabin. Crystal flames spewed out from the soles of his boots and his back. His whole body dragged a long blue tail as he fell to the ground.
Lu Qing stared at the radar screen intently. It was impossible to say that she was not nervous. However, Ding Meng did not trigger the ray from beginning to end. As the soles of Ding Meng's boots slowly landed on the ground, everyone was shocked. "It worked. This method works."
Xiao Ai suddenly said in a very serious tone, "No, the temperature of the ground should be at least over a thousand degrees, but the real-time temperature I detected is less than 50 degrees."
If the temperature of the ground exceeded a thousand degrees, it would be very difficult for people below the War Supremacy level to survive without protective equipment. However, if the temperature was less than 50 degrees, even ordinary people could move normally.
Ding Meng nodded and said, "I was wondering just now. Even if the mechanical soldiers of the Black Frog race are not afraid of high temperatures, it is impossible for them to move in a temperature of over a thousand degrees in their semi-biological state. They would have melted long ago. So there is something else on the ground …"
As he spoke, he activated his telekinesis vision, and the real scene that stunned him finally appeared. The scorched earth and rubble on the ground did not change. These were all real. However, 300 meters above the ground, there seemed to be a layer of invisible film that blocked the seven-colored sunlight from shining on it.
This barrier was very similar to the one above Black Gold Base, but Black Gold Base's barrier was a simulation technology. It diluted the heat through liquid metal, but this transparent screen was real. Not only did it block the sunlight, but it also blocked all signals from the outside world. Therefore, the light on the ground was not good, and the real sky was gloomy.
Ding Meng looked down at his wristwatch. The signal indicator light of his wristwatch had been completely extinguished. Ding Meng looked up at the sky again and could not help but murmur, "This barrier is probably wrapped around the entire planet, right?"
Xiao Ai's voice was also very serious. "I can't even analyze its composition. This is an extremely advanced technology. There are even encrypted instructions in the barrier. There is no way to read the data inside."
Ding Meng frowned and said, "That's the strange part. Since there is a barrier, there must be a source, but where is the source?"