Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

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

Before Meng Chuan could finish speaking, he grabbed Number 1's arm and simultaneously gave the mecha the order:

"Activate jet propulsion!"

The thrusters on the back of the mech instantly spewed out blue flames, carrying Meng Chuan and No. 1 into the sky like an arrow released from a bow.

Number 1 also realized what was happening and spread its wings, flapping them vigorously.

The two of them instantly reached their maximum speed and flew out of the valley.

But the footsteps behind them grew closer and closer, each step causing the valley walls to crumble and crumble.

Although you can only hear the voices and not see the people, the suffocating sense of oppression follows like a tidal wave.

It felt as if they would be devoured by that unknown behemoth at any moment.

Meng Chuan dared not turn around, and could only stare intently ahead, urging the mecha to accelerate.

"Roar--!"

Another furious roar came from below, this time even more violent than before.

It seemed to be enraged by the escape of its prey.

Meng Chuan could feel an invisible wave of air coming from below, causing the mecha to sway slightly.

"Fly upwards."

Meng Chuan roared, and the two of them desperately climbed upwards.

It wasn't until it soared hundreds of meters into the air that it completely escaped the shroud of the misty air in the valley.

The ever-present sense of crisis finally subsided.

Only then did Meng Chuan dare to stop, hovering in mid-air, and look down at the valley below.

Deep in the valley, the angry roars still echoed, but no one came out to chase after them.

Meng Chuan breathed a sigh of relief—it seemed that the giant beast was bound to the valley by some force and could not leave.

But Meng Chuan's doubts only deepened:

What kind of creature is it?

Judging from the sound and footsteps, it must have been extremely large.

Far exceeding any known terrestrial life on Earth.

Moreover, his strength was so formidable that it could completely extinguish Number 1's will to fight, and even he felt terrified.

However, Mars previously lacked oxygen and a complete ecosystem.

How could such terrifying native life exist?

Just then, the mech's communicator suddenly crackled to life with Little Card Elf's voice, tinged with anxiety:

"Commander, we've finally made contact! The signal was blocked by a strong magnetic field just now. Are you alright?"

"Xiao Ka, I'm fine."

Meng Chuan said in a deep voice:

“But there’s something going on in the valley—there’s a huge, unknown creature hiding there. Quickly analyze the video I just recorded.”

The mech's recording function had already recorded the entire process from entering the valley to escaping.

Meng Chuan transmitted the video to Xiao Ka Elf, adding:

"The creature's roar was like a dragon's cry and a tiger's howl, its footsteps shook the ground, and it could release strong energy fluctuations that even interfered with my mental power and the mecha's scanning."

A few seconds later, Little Card Elf's voice rang out again, tinged with seriousness:

"Commander, based on the analysis, it is very likely a 'space behemoth'."

"A space behemoth?"

Meng Chuan was stunned.

"Yes."

Little Card Elf explained:

"In the vast universe, there exist many creatures that do not depend on planetary environments for survival; they are called space behemoths. The dinosaurs of your Earth in ancient times were actually a branch of space behemoths, but they gradually degenerated after adapting to the Earth's environment. True space behemoths, on the other hand, are not only enormous in size, but they can also absorb cosmic energy to survive, making them extremely powerful."

Meng Chuan suddenly realized.

He had been bound by common sense about Earth, believing that all living things needed oxygen and water.

If even the Karen aliens can exist in the form of energy, then the existence of space behemoths is not so incomprehensible.

"Then why would it appear in a valley on Mars?"

Meng Chuan pressed for an answer.

"It's most likely for Stardust Titanium Crystal."

Little Card Elf said with great certainty:

"Stardust titanium crystals can release special radiation energy, which is very likely the 'food' of this space behemoth. It must have discovered the stardust titanium crystals here a long time ago and has been guarding them ever since. In your Earth terms, it would be a 'treasure-guarding beast'. However, it is impossible to determine exactly what kind of space behemoth it is based solely on the video footage. Its energy fluctuations do not match any known life form."

Meng Chuan frowned:

"What's the best way to deal with it? I need to get my hands on Stardust Titanium Crystal."

"It's hard."

Little Card Elf's voice carried a hint of helplessness:

"It's impossible to estimate how long this behemoth has lived here, and its strength is even more unknown. If you want to obtain the Stardust Titanium Crystal, you either have to kill it or drive it away."

"But no matter which method you use, you need to figure out its weaknesses first—such as its attack methods, defensive blind spots, and whether there is any energy or substance that it fears."

Meng Chuan fell silent.

With his and Number 1's strength, there was no way they could fight against that giant beast they had never even seen before.

Forcing your way in would be tantamount to suicide.

We can abandon the Stardust Titanium Crystal; facing the warships of Karen Star will be a tough battle.

The Stardust Titanium Crystal currently on the mothership is probably insufficient to strengthen the 200,000 Green Gang Battle Hall experts.

"By the way, Ka."

Meng Chuan suddenly remembered something:

"Can the android warriors on the mothership be mobilized now?"

"can."

Little Card Elf immediately replied:

"All the android warriors have been fully trained and have basic combat capabilities. They can be activated at any time and are ready to be deployed."

A resolute glint flashed in Meng Chuan's eyes:

"Immediately send these ten android warriors here in small aircraft. I'll wait outside the valley. Since we can't force our way in, let's find out the details of that behemoth first—I refuse to believe it really has no weaknesses."

Since we're already here, even though Meng Chuan was quite frightened just now.

But it's impossible to get Meng Chuan to turn back now.

Even if it weren't for the Stardust Titanium Crystal, Meng Chuan still needed to know what kind of existence this space behemoth was.

Otherwise, how could Meng Chuan confidently develop Mars?

"Roger that, Commander. The android warriors will arrive in thirty minutes."

After hanging up the communicator, Meng Chuan looked down at Number 1 beside him.

Number 1 remained close to him, its eyes still filled with lingering fear, yet it obediently followed him, hovering in mid-air.

Meng Chuan patted her head.

For a moment, I didn't know what to say.

This number 1 was created specifically for killing.

Meng Chuan thought she would be fearless, and that she would be able to fight to the death against any powerful enemy.

Only now did Meng Chuan realize that she also had fears.

This...is not a qualified bodyguard!

Of course, Meng Chuan didn't want Number 1 to go and die.

Simply lacking the will to resist danger does not make one a qualified "warrior".

Meanwhile, the roaring sounds below the valley gradually subsided.

The previous calm was restored, as if the terrifying beast had never appeared.

But Meng Chuan knew what kind of turbulent waves were hidden beneath the calm surface.

He hovered high in the air, his gaze fixed on the depths of the valley, with only one thought in his mind:

No matter the cost, we must obtain the Stardust Titanium Crystal.

Because this gives him more confidence to protect the Earth.

Thirty minutes later, a tiny point of light appeared in the distant sky.

These were android warriors who had arrived in spaceships.

Meng Chuan took a deep breath and gave the order to Number 1:

“Let’s go down and wait for them. This time, we must find out the true identity of that ‘treasure-guarding beast’.”