Chapter 1360 - 378: Rational Application of Faster-Than-Light Technology (2)

Then Chen Ming still used the old method of directly teleporting the spaceship to the Primordial Star System and then using a wormhole to reach the other side of the world.

Although Chen Ming could use his own Spiritual Energy to teleport between the Empire and the world behind the wormhole, the distance beyond the observable universe made this effort consume more energy, even surpassing his capabilities.

Anyway, the effect of passing through the wormhole is almost the same as direct teleportation, not much of a difference.

The most would be Chen Ming having to explain to the Minister why the wormhole the spaceship just emerged from is flying along with the spaceship.

When the Supreme Point, carrying the members of the Climate Transformation Department, traveled through space-time and arrived at the star system where Gaia Planet is located.

Everyone immediately got into state, starting to calibrate the equipment that had been fully prepared on the way, ready to begin the pre-transformation investigation.

Meanwhile, in the captain’s cabin, the Minister’s expression became increasingly serious after entering the star system: "Mr. Chen Ming, this star system feels very strange to me."

Chen Ming displayed a look of "you’re stating the obvious," as his thoughts on the star system didn’t need more elaboration.

"I know too, but I don’t currently have the suitable means for investigation."

"No, no, no, I’m not talking about the strange star itself, but something else."

"From the data we received earlier and what we’re observing now, the changes in the star’s status within the star system were severe, happening and ending within a very short time."

"Such violent changes in the star cannot have left no trace; for instance, where did the energy that suddenly decreased go?"

"Flares?"

"Definitely related to those flares."

The Minister said somewhat sheepishly: "When you initially assigned us the task, we didn’t thoroughly look at your data, but we’ve checked it carefully afterward."

"That flare certainly has issues, but we’re not sure what the issues are yet. A more detailed investigation is needed."

"Among the equipment we brought this time are devices for observing stars, as long as the flare phenomenon happens again, we will definitely understand what’s going on."

Considering the influence of stars is unavoidable for climate modification on a planet, Chen Ming wasn’t surprised by their equipment.

It can only be said that things meant for professionals should be entrusted to professionals.

Chen Ming nodded at the minister and mentioned another matter that might impact the investigation of the star system.

"Oh yes, do you remember the wormhole we just emerged from? It will arrive here in about half a day’s time."

"What?"

In the midst of the minister’s astonishment and Chen Ming’s explanation.

The Supreme Point rapidly approached Gaia Planet.

Descending from the planet’s orbit to the surface.

At regular intervals, the Climate Transformation Department personnel would deploy a detector fixed at a certain height.

Detectors were deployed at varying heights from the outer atmosphere down to the surface, aiming to gather the most detailed planetary data.

Simultaneously, it also served as a comparison to the data Chen Ming had previously detected.

Even though the minister of the Climate Transformation Department already believed all the data provided by Chen Ming was accurate, the proper procedures still had to be followed as a matter of respect for the work.

And based on data feedback from these deployed devices, the planet’s environment is truly excellent; as long as the blizzard impact can be eliminated, this planet will be extremely suitable for human habitation.

However, the minister was still unable to see the specific manifestation of planetary consciousness mentioned by Chen Ming.

Chen Ming did not directly answer his query, only instructing him to continue recording data, promising he would understand afterward.

The spaceship descended all the way to above the planet’s snow-covered layer.

All data from the surface and atmosphere had been recorded.

Only the underground data remained to be recorded.

Because of the existence of the Giant Wood Forest, as Chen Ming had previously mentioned.

Thus, the underground mission required deploying external equipment operationally, drilling through hundreds of meters of snow, and further excavation underground.

Considering the efficiency of this mission, Chen Ming’s presence, and the approaching wormhole arriving in less than half a day.

The minister chose a more efficient albeit riskier method.

Directly utilized the spider-type all-terrain exploration vehicle, personally leading a team of people to form an underground exploration squad.

The spider-type all-terrain exploration vehicle was synonymous with flexibility and stability.

Enough to accomplish the task of collecting planetary data.

The remaining personnel continued to monitor the recently deployed equipment aboard the spaceship, as well as installed new monitoring devices at different locations on the planet.

Ensuring no data discrepancies were formed.

Additionally, another team aboard the Supreme Point took other spacecraft to the vicinity of the star to install specialized star observation devices, which were far more professional than the general-purpose ones Chen Ming could obtain.

The spider-type all-terrain exploration vehicle quickly delved beneath the snow following the path of the Giant Wood trees’ stems and roots to reach the underground world.

At this time, as the minister personally joined the fray, Chen Ming certainly wasn’t idle.

However, after the team entered the underground world, he didn’t stay above, instead opening the cabin door and jumping right out.

"Mr. Chen Ming!"

"Don’t worry about me, you just need to focus on recording data."

Chen Ming waved them away, walking to a farther place.

He had stayed here all the previous times until he was needed by the Climate Transformation Department for pick-up and transportation.

In addition to being really comfortable here, he was also trying to communicate with the planet’s consciousness.

Though the results weren’t promising, the planetary consciousness seemed very faint, making it impossible to find a means of communication.

But it’s still worth a try.

What if communication is established?

Once communication is established, everything afterward will be much easier.

Inside the spider-type vehicle, a researcher at a device control station suddenly called out to the minister.

The minister turned around to find his expression was quite unexpected, and asked: "What’s wrong?"

"The environmental index is fluctuating significantly."

"How is it fluctuating?"

"It’s becoming... more adaptable to the human body."

"What?"

"Yes, really, the underground ecosystem already made survival possible here, but it’s continuing to become even more comfortable for human presence."

Chen Ming’s voice also coincidentally came through the intercom channel: "See that?"

"This is what I mean by planetary consciousness. I prefer to call such planets Gaia Planets."

"Gaia..."

A well-known mythological figure, particularly one closely related to Earth, which the Minister of the Climate Transformation Department indeed recognized.

Of course, he also knew mythological stories were just to be heard, but practically such occurrences were more akin to Spiritual Energy or similar existences.

Although the minister was not a Psychic, he was aware of these phenomena that surpass normal human limits having understandable frameworks for ordinary people.

So he asked: "The concept of planetary consciousness is still quite vague; since it can adjust the environment, there should be a method of adjusting, right?"

"Indeed, there is."

Chen Ming said: "It should be those luminous plants that underground produce most of the light and essentials for living organisms in the environment; the luminous plants might be controlled by the planet’s consciousness."

"However, it seems these plants cannot reverse communicate with the planet’s consciousness, so I’m trying."

Samples of luminous plants were collected and examined as they had passed by.

Indeed, these luminous plants residing in the underground world maintained the stability of the entire ecosystem.

With their existence, this planet was bestowed with the name Gaia in Chen Ming’s words.

Moreover, these elements held special value for their department.

Yet, the minister found it wasn’t yet time.

He continued discussing issues related to the planet itself.

"Mr. Chen Ming, do you know the timeline of the star’s dramatic change?"

"I remember I also sent you data; according to the situation on Gaia Planet, the event happened about five years ago."

The minister was certainly aware Chen Ming had written this in the files sent to them, but he asked this in preparation for his next sentence: "I have a thought."

"Since we already know when the event occurred, why not warp to a location five light-years away to conduct optical observation here?"