In the solar system.
The nine planets revolved eternally, containing infinite mysteries.
Very close to the moon, in the pitch-black vacuum, a very strange dark cyan light suddenly flashed. The space seemed to be torn apart by something, and a black shadow appeared. Then, as the ripples swirled, a white aircraft emerged from the shadow like a giant whale coming out of the water.
"It's the moon."
"That blue … Earth!"
"We're back."
"God, I'm not dreaming, am I?"
"We're really back."
When they saw the familiar moon and the blue planet that they had been dreaming of appearing in their sight, all the crew members on the Vanguard roared in excitement.
Everyone was no longer able to control their emotions, and tears gushed out of their eyes crazily!
"It's Earth. It's really Earth."
Song Changlin, a man from the northwest, also burst into tears.
Su Cuo covered her eyes with her hands, slowly squatted down, and sobbed silently. Tears flowed through her fingers.
All of this was like a dream.
Li Mu stood in front of the window of the command cabin, looking at the planet in front of him that was gradually becoming clearer. He could not help but feel very excited.
They were finally back. They were really back.
They had left Earth for nearly five years. After experiencing magnificent waves that ordinary people could not imagine, they were finally back.
Although the Vanguard was still nearly 400,000 meters away from Earth at this time, compared with the distance of 39 light-years in the Brilliance Immortal Star Region, it was as if they had already set foot on the land of Earth. This distance could be ignored at all.
After the great excitement, the team members began to force themselves to calm down. They controlled the Vanguard to cross the gravitational circle of the moon and approach Earth.
At the same time, radio waves were sent out through various channels and began to contact Earth.
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September 27, 2022, autumn.
In the National Space Administration, Washington, USA.
It was 3: 35 am local time.
Howard, who was on the night shift, was lying in front of the instrument and taking a nap. Suddenly, he was awakened from his sleep by a strange and peculiar signal. He looked at the monitor in a daze and then opened his mouth wide. He did not even realize that he was drooling.
"[Vanguard] … What is this … Could it be, oh my god, could it be that [Vanguard]?"
Howard was an old researcher. He had heard a lot about a secret from thirty years ago. He shuddered, and his drowsiness disappeared. He immediately realized something and quickly connected to the internal line to report to his superior.
Less than three minutes later, the director of NASA, Charles, was alerted.
Soon, the communication control room was filled with high-level officials and experts from NASA.
Everyone listened to the voice coming from the communicator in disbelief.
"Earth, Earth. This is [Vanguard]. This is [Vanguard]. We are returning. I'm Captain Andrew. No matter who you are, after you hear this signal, you will definitely hear it. Please answer …"
The Vanguard, which had mysteriously disappeared for 30 years, had finally returned.
This was unbelievable.
In the original design, although the Vanguard had enough fuel to support a long voyage, it was impossible for it to last for 30 years.
Thirty years ago, after the mysterious disappearance of the "Vanguard", the NASA and the various countries that had participated in the operation back then, after a thorough investigation, they unanimously came to the conclusion that the spaceship had a power failure. For some reason, it drifted out of the solar system and eventually disappeared into the void of the universe. It was impossible for it to return.
But now, it actually came back?
"There's a video signal coming in," a researcher said in a trembling voice. "It's from the [Vanguard]."
"Quick, put it through."
Charles, the director of NASA, said in a trembling voice.
When the video came in, everyone held their breath, because everyone knew that this matter was too weird. What mystery did the [Vanguard] bring back after 30 years?
"Oh my god."
"It's Howard. How could he be so young?"
"It's them …"
There was a burst of exclamations in the communication hall.
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In the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China, 2022.
It was four o 'clock in the afternoon in Beijing.
"Two hours ago, we received a signal from the [Vanguard]. The messengers were Su Cuo and Song Changlin."
The words of Lu Bing, the low-ranking Lieutenant General in charge, stirred up a thousand waves.
"The [Vanguard] that mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago?"
"What's going on?"
"Could it be that the radio waves from 30 years ago have traveled a long distance and come to Earth?"
"Haven't we stopped monitoring the radio waves on the [Vanguard]?"
The researchers, military experts, and generals present were all shocked.
Lieutenant General Lu Bing gently knocked on the table, and the room immediately quieted down. Then he said, "It's not the radio waves from 30 years ago, but now … According to Comrade Su Cuo's description, they are on their way back and have already passed the moon. In four hours, they will enter the Earth's atmosphere and land."
"What?"
"Oh my god, what the hell is going on?"
"That's impossible. The spaceship from 30 years ago. Didn't that mission fail? There was no hibernation cabin at that time. Are Su Cuo and the others … still alive? "
There was another burst of exclamations in the conference room.
Things were getting more and more unbelievable.
Lieutenant General Lu Bing also found it incredible. No matter from which angle he looked at it, the [Vanguard] did not have the possibility of returning 30 years later. But the fact was so, which made him feel incredulous.
After coughing to attract everyone's attention, Lieutenant General Lu Bing said, "Everyone, now is not the time to be amazed. Some of you are participants in the [Vanguard] operation 30 years ago, and some are the most famous aerospace experts in our country today. Moreover, the leaders of the strategic support department and the experts from the other two satellite bases are rushing here as soon as possible … According to the information provided by Comrade Su Cuo, the [Vanguard] will land in Gansu Province, China, in four hours. The landing point is less than 50 kilometers away from our base. What do you suggest?"
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The same thing happened one after another in the aerospace military departments of Germany, France, Britain, Russia, and other countries.
Several major countries received the radio wave signals from their respective members and confirmed the news.
Among the major countries, there was immediately a tense layout and contest with no smoke of gunpowder.
Realizing the significance of the [Vanguard]'s return to Earth, no one dared to relax in the slightest. It was very likely that this would be an underground contest that would change the pattern of the earth. Now, all the major countries were almost certain that there were huge secrets and opportunities hidden on the [Vanguard].
The only thing that troubled them was that the [Vanguard]'s landing point was in the territory of a superpower like China, instead of on the high seas or in other areas without sovereignty. This brought them great difficulties in fighting for the secrets and resources on the [Vanguard].
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"Rumble!"
After the modification of the [Vanguard], the safety of its return after entering the atmosphere was guaranteed.
Of course, it was Li Mu's idea to choose the landing point in China.
This was the result of his selfishness as a Chinese.
The spaceship that returned from the planet of the Divine Land carried a large number of rare minerals, a variety of technologies that combined witchcraft and technology, as well as a lot of information that was enough to shock the world. If it landed in China, it would be the first to benefit from it, and China would gain the greatest advantage.
It was also a gift from Li Mu to China and Earth.
Only after a trip out would one understand what kind of dangerous position the Earth in the solar system faced in this galaxy. Not only was it surrounded by powerful and terrifying martial arts forces, but it was also regarded as the Sinned Star. Every Earthling was a sinner who was hunted and killed.
Had it not been for the mysterious power in the solar system that isolated and strangled outsiders, Earth would have been divided and destroyed by those martial arts forces.
Li Mu hoped that the things brought back by the [Vanguard] would play a role as a catalyst for the development of Earth and let Earth enter a new era.
And for this request of Li Mu, the 21 team members certainly did not have any objection.
Because Li Mu was their benefactor. Without Li Mu, they could not come back at all and could only die of old age on that alien planet. Moreover, in the last month in that world, they had roughly learned Li Mu's strength, status, and fame. At this time, naturally, they did not dare to show any disrespect to Li Mu.
A violent tremor came.
Like a fireball, the [Vanguard] finally broke into the atmosphere.
"I'll leave the rest to you. I have to go first." Li Mu called Su Cuo and Song Changlin into a conference room alone and said, "The world today may be a little different from what it was 30 years ago. Take your time to get used to it. In the future, you will be very busy, so busy that you will be overwhelmed. I wish you good luck."
"Aren't you going with us?" Song Changlin asked in surprise.
Li Mu smiled and said, "No, I've done what I should do. Next, I'm going to find some friends on Earth. I like freedom and don't like to be restrained."
Su Cuo suddenly said, "Mu, have you ever thought about serving the country? Your strength is like that of an immortal. If you are willing to serve the country, then … "
Li Mu shook his head and said, "Not for the time being. I still have some things to do on Earth. If there is really something I need to do, I will definitely show up."
Su Cuo nodded and asked, "About you, can we confess to the country?"
Li Mu smiled and said, "Of course, it's not a secret. Otherwise, I can directly erase your memories with magic."
Su Cuo nodded and breathed a sigh of relief. The beauty smiled, walked over, and gently hugged Li Mu. She said, "Mu, thank you."
Thousands of words and all kinds of gratitude were contained in the word "thank you."
Song Changlin also came over and hugged Li Mu.
In the end, before the [Vanguard] landed, Li Mu secretly left in advance.
"Rumble!"
The [Vanguard] landed in the vast Gobi Desert at the foot of Mount Qilian. The huge shock almost made the team members in the cabin faint.
The cabin door opened.
The familiar air blew in their faces.
Su Cuo and Song Changlin were the first to walk out of the cabin door and breathe in the air of their hometown.
In the distance, on the horizon, the sun was about to set. A few kilometers away, armored vehicles from the military drew long trails of smoke on the Gobi Desert and quickly approached. They surrounded the [Vanguard] and began to be on guard.
Then, there were all kinds of checks and tests to confirm their identities and the most rigorous quarantine and disinfection process.
After that, the 21 team members were all taken away by the China military.
The [Vanguard] was also taken away by the military as soon as possible.
At the same time, Li Mu's figure appeared in Jade Gate City hundreds of miles away.
He walked into a Lanzhou beef ramen restaurant.
"I'll eat a bowl first."
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