Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

Before the tremors outside the valley had completely subsided, two figures were already rapidly approaching each other.

Zhan Yi wore a level 3 mecha, his body radiating a pale blue energy aura, and he soared through the air at lightning speed.

Bi Wang then flew in an ordinary fighter jet at an extremely high speed.

After all, the commotion here is too great; it would alert the Mars base hundreds of kilometers away.

Even several dormant volcanoes around the base were shaken into erupting again.

Rolling lava flowed down the mountainside, staining half the sky red.

Zhan Yi was healing his injuries at the time. Upon hearing the commotion, he put on his mecha and rushed over without saying a word.

Bi Wang wanted to stop him, but he couldn't resist his insistence, so he had no choice but to follow in his own fighter jet.

Blood Rakshasa and Shadow Butterfly also wanted to come, but Bi Wang forcibly kept them at the base.

Although Locke has evacuated, no one can guarantee that he won't suddenly return, so the base must be guarded.

But when the two saw the scene in front of the valley, they froze on the spot, their breaths stopping.

A huge crater with a diameter of over a kilometer suddenly appeared on the ground.

Standing on the edge of this deep pit, a person appears so small.

The rocks at the bottom of the pit were charred black and still bore traces of the energy impact.

In the center of the deep pit, the enormous, dark golden corpse lay silently.

It was the already dead Star Armored Beast.

Even though its life has long since vanished, the oppressive aura emanating from it remains as tangible as ever.

The mech of Zhan Yi rippled with slight energy fluctuations, and Bi Wang subconsciously tightened his grip on the energy blade at his waist.

"This...what is this?"

Zhan Yi stared at the giant beast's corpse, his voice trembling:

"With such a large size, if it were still alive, could our base's defenses withstand even one claw strike? Also, what kind of attack could have damaged it like this?"

Zhan Yi's gaze fell on the giant beast's ruptured mouth, where the dark green blood had already congealed.

Broken scales were scattered all around, and the gruesome wound was large enough to fit a small warship.

Just looking at it gives you the creeps.

Just then, a figure slowly descended from the sky, landing silently behind the two.

"Why are you here?"

Meng Chuan spoke.

Zhan Yi and Bi Wang, who were still immersed in the great shock, instantly tensed up.

Instinctively, he turned around and assumed a defensive stance, simultaneously aiming his energy blade and the mecha's cannon at the approaching figure.

"it's me."

Meng Chuan's voice came from the mecha helmet, tinged with a hint of amusement.

Only then did the two see the design of the mecha clearly, and their tense bodies instantly relaxed.

Then I was overwhelmed by immense shock.

King Bi stepped forward, pointing at the giant beast's corpse in the deep pit, his voice trembling slightly:

"Master, that loud noise just now, and that giant beast... were you behind it?"

"if not?"

Meng Chuan removed his helmet, revealing a slightly tired but still sharp face:

"Besides us, is there anyone else on Mars who can deal with it?"

Zhan Yi swallowed hard, his eyes filled with awe as he looked at Meng Chuan.

"Master, where did this thing come from? How could there be such a terrifying creature on Mars?"

"They must have been attracted by the stardust titanium crystal."

Meng Chuan looked into the depths of the valley, his expression turning serious:

"No one knows how long it had been lying dormant in this valley. Now that it's dead, we finally have a chance to get our hands on the Stardust Titanium Crystal."

He briefly explained the value of Stardust Titanium Crystal and the previous deployment of intelligent robots to explore the valley.

Zhan Yi and Bi Wang then realized that Meng Chuan's previous experience on Mars was also for this kind of treasure.

Unbeknownst to many, the troupe leader had made tremendous efforts and sacrifices for the survival of humanity.

"However, the signal is still cut off in the valley, and the robot has not sent back any messages yet."

Meng Chuan paused, then added:

"We cannot go in rashly until we are sure there are no other dangers in the valley."

Bi Wang nodded in agreement:

"The troupe leader is right, caution is paramount. So what can we do now?"

"You take the carcass of this giant beast back."

Meng Chuan pointed to the corpse in the deep pit:

"Its scales are stronger than the alloys we use now, and its flesh contains special energy. Bringing it back to the base might come in handy."

"Also, you should thoroughly clean up the battlefield and check if any of its scales or teeth have fallen off. These are all treasures and should not be wasted."

Meng Chuan was quite envious of the Star Armor Behemoth's sharp teeth.

But its teeth disappeared after the explosion.

I don't know if it was blown to pieces or just fell off.

If this thing were used to forge weapons, its effect would definitely be stronger than an energy blade.

Zhan Yi and Bi Wang exchanged a glance, both seeing excitement in each other's eyes.

This is a colossal beast carcass that can be described as a "mobile treasure trove".

If the secrets of the scale armor can be deciphered, the defensive capabilities of future mechs might be able to reach a new level.

The two immediately sprang into action, and Zhan Yi requested two warships from Meng Chuan.

Bi Wang directed the operation from the side, using specially made alloy ropes to secure the giant beast's corpse.

With the warship's traction, the massive corpse was slowly lifted from the crater and flew towards the Mars base.

The two were still carefully searching inside the pit.

Meng Chuan then turned his gaze back to the valley.

He waited patiently by the pit, but a sense of unease lingered in his heart.

The intelligent robot has been inside for more than half an hour; it should have sent back a message long ago.

Finally, a few faint signals came from the valley.

Meng Chuan hurriedly brought up the screen, where he saw several dilapidated intelligent robots.

Their metal shells looked as if they had been melted by high temperatures, twisted and deformed.

The surface was covered with a layer of black substance, and even the camera was reduced to half.

The video was intermittent and filled with snowflakes.

"Xiao Ka, analyze the cause of the robot's damage."

Meng Chuan gave the order in a deep voice.

"Commander, strong residual radiation has been detected on the robot's outer shell, presumably caused by radiation emitted from Stardust Titanium Crystal."

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

"The radiation intensity far exceeded expectations. The alloy material would corrode rapidly in this environment. Only the flesh and blood of living things could resist it briefly, but even then, it would suffer fatal damage in a short time."

Meng Chuan's face instantly darkened.

He finally understood why Zero enslaved the Earth and created android warriors.

Stardust Titanium Crystal cannot be mined by machines; it can only be obtained by living creatures!

Those who have been exposed to radiation will experience rapid aging and death within a year.

Ordinary people simply cannot afford such a price.

Only artificial humans that lack self-awareness and can be mass-produced are the most suitable "tools".

"It seems the only option is to send in the android warriors."

Meng Chuan muttered to himself, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

Meng Chuan didn't want anyone to sacrifice in vain; these android warriors were invaluable.

But for the sake of Stardust Titanium Crystal, for the future of Earth, he had no other choice.

Just then, Little Card Elf's voice carried a hint of seriousness:

"Commander, the radiation level has exceeded our expectations. Even if the android warriors enter, their survival time is not expected to exceed 72 hours."

"In other words, the size of this Martian stardust crystal is probably far beyond our imagination."

"what?"