Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

Meng Chuan held No. 1's hand and stepped into the depths of the valley.

At first, Number 1 was very resistant, but after entering the valley...

She no longer resisted entering the valley.

Out of fear, she clung tightly to Meng Chuan.

At this moment, she truly resembled a fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl.

Instead of being a heartless killing machine.

As soon as you step into the valley, a thin layer of air hits you.

Meng Chuan frowned subconsciously.

Given the current oxygen concentration on Mars, even an ordinary person could breathe normally.

Because there are thousands of super oxygen converters on Mars.

It can directly convert carbon dioxide on Mars into oxygen.

Another factor is the formation of numerous rivers and lakes.

Large amounts of algae began to grow.

It can continuously release a large amount of oxygen every day.

It's important to know that even on Earth, the main supplier of oxygen is still algae.

But the air in the valley was unusually stuffy, and it felt like a huge rock was pressing on my chest.

The mech's display showed an oxygen concentration of only about 10%.

"Mech manifest, activate micro oxygen generation."

Meng Chuan gave the order in a low voice, and his black coat instantly disintegrated and deformed.

The silver-gray mecha parts covered the entire body like flowing water.

The mask closed automatically, and the miniature oxygen generator inside the mecha immediately started operating, injecting fresh oxygen and slightly relieving the stuffiness.

Meng Chuan glanced at Number 1 beside him and found that she was completely unwell.

This is thanks to the cold-blooded animal genes fused into her body.

They can survive well even in low-oxygen environments, and their adaptability far exceeds that of humans.

Number 1 sensed Meng Chuan's gaze, raised its head and rubbed against his mecha arm, letting out a gentle whimper.

As the two continued deeper into the valley, the misty atmosphere grew thicker and the visibility plummeted.

You can only see the scene within two meters in front of you.

Meng Chuan's mental energy was like being stuck in a quagmire here. As soon as he released it, it was swallowed up by an invisible force, and he couldn't even perceive what was happening a meter away.

The mech's scanning function was also severely interfered with, with only a snow-like jumble of characters on the screen, and the scanning range was compressed to less than five meters.

"The energy interference here is too strong."

Meng Chuan thought to himself, and quickened his pace.

The energy fluctuations of the stardust titanium crystal are becoming increasingly clear, indicating that it is getting closer to the target.

But before long, a scorching heat suddenly swept over them.

The mech's temperature sensor spiked instantly, but quickly stabilized at 71 degrees Celsius.

The cooling system inside the mech immediately activated, barely managing to maintain a suitable temperature.

Meng Chuan looked down at Number 1 and noticed that her breathing had also become rapid.

Its pure white wings drooped slightly, and even its tail had lost its previous vitality.

It is clearly difficult for them to withstand such high temperatures.

"Hang in there, we're almost there."

Meng Chuan reached out and patted Number 1's head, his tone soothing.

Number 1 rubbed against Meng Chuan's palm.

His eyes remained alert, fixed intently on the thick fog ahead.

Meng Chuan wondered – could there be an active volcano hidden in this valley?

But if it's an active volcano, it should have a pungent smell.

For example, a sulfurous smell similar to rotten eggs, or a pungent sour smell, or a burning smell.

However, apart from the low oxygen concentration, the air here does not have these smells.

But there are no active volcanoes, so there shouldn't be such high temperatures.

As Meng Chuan was pondering, his feet suddenly felt light, and the temperature around him plummeted the moment he took a step.

The mech's temperature sensor dropped from 71 degrees Celsius to minus 30 degrees Celsius.

A layer of white frost even formed on the surface of Meng Chuan's mecha.

Meng Chuan's pupils contracted, and he subconsciously clenched his fists.

The temperature change was so bizarre, it was like falling from purgatory into an ice cellar in an instant.

This is the epitome of extreme contrasts between fire and ice.

If it weren't for the mechs' extremely strong protective capabilities, ordinary people would probably have been frozen solid long ago.

Even more strangely, as the temperature plummeted, the surrounding mist gradually thinned out.

Visibility has recovered to about ten meters.

Meng Chuan looked around and noticed that the rock walls here had a strange dark blue color.

Its surface gleamed with a cold luster, quite unlike the dark red rocks outside the valley.

"Could the unusual environment here be caused by stardust titanium crystals?"

Meng Chuan wondered to himself.

As a rare extraterrestrial mineral, Stardust Titanium Crystal must contain special energy to cause such extreme environmental changes.

Of course, from beginning to end, Meng Chuan never doubted any other possibilities.

This is Mars, after all, and almost all life here originated from Earth.

There are no unknown "demons or monsters" that could exist; at most, the environment might be a bit strange.

With Meng Chuan's level 3 mech and No. 1's strength, he is more than capable of coping with even the most extreme natural environments.

However, just as Meng Chuan was preparing to continue his in-depth exploration.

A deafening roar suddenly came from the depths of the valley!

"Roar--!"

The sound was like a combination of a dragon's roar and a tiger's howl, full of primal and violent power.

The shockwave caused the surrounding rock walls to tremble slightly, and pebbles tumbled down from the ground.

Meng Chuan's expression changed drastically, and the mecha's alarm system sounded instantly.

A message pops up on the screen: "High-intensity energy reaction".

Number 1 next to him was even more tense. She screamed and hid behind Meng Chuan in extreme fear.

And it bared its teeth and growled in the direction the sound came from.

But there was not a trace of fighting spirit in her eyes.

In other words, if there is any real danger, such as some kind of giant beast charging out.

It's unlikely that Meng Chuan can count on her help.

She was too terrified to have the courage to resist.

"How could there be any living creature?!"

In fact, it wasn't just Number 1 who was terrified; Meng Chuan also felt his hair stand on end.

Meng Chuan had always firmly believed that life could not exist on Mars.

At least apart from the creatures he brought from Earth, there couldn't possibly be any other unknown life forms.

This is also why Meng Chuan dared to bring No. 1 on the expedition.

Meng Chuan is confident that he can handle any danger in the natural environment.

But what if we're facing an unknown life form, especially one that can threaten Number 1?

Meng Chuan was scared.

That voice was deep and imposing.

It is absolutely not something that any living organism on Earth could emit.

And just by listening to his voice, he looks menacing.

Could it be that there really is a powerful, unknown, native life form on Mars?

"We must escape, we have to escape."

The thought popped into Meng Chuan's mind.

Just hearing the sound filled Meng Chuan with a terrifying sense of dread.

If they were to face each other directly, Meng Chuan would undoubtedly die.

"Boom boom boom!"

However, before Meng Chuan could even run, a series of footsteps suddenly sounded.

Moreover, it's the kind of step that makes the earth shake.

A behemoth, absolutely a behemoth.

"Number 1, keep up, full speed ahead..."