Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

"Delay might cause problems? Little Ka, is this Stardust Titanium Crystal really that valuable?"

Meng Chuan spoke with some surprise.

But his gaze was fixed on the pale blue crystal at the bottom of the pit.

Although he knew that Stardust Titanium Crystal was precious, he did not expect that Xiao Ka would be in such a hurry.

Of course, if Meng Chuan could fully inherit Zero's memories, he wouldn't have asked that question.

If it were zero, he definitely wouldn't waste any words; instead, he would immediately take the Stardust Titanium Crystal and fly away.

Little Ka's voice continued, carrying an unprecedented solemnity:

"Commander, you have no idea of ​​its significance! This is not an ordinary Stardust Titanium Crystal, but the Titanium Crystal King! Also known as Super Titanium Crystal. In the history of Karen Star, there has only ever been a Titanium Crystal King the size of a lead ball, which was enough to make Karen Star rise to become an interstellar superpower within ten years, and also destroyed the civilizations of more than a dozen surrounding star systems for it."

Meng Chuan and Zhan Yi were both stunned.

Destroying more than a dozen star systems? This is beyond their understanding of what is "precious".

Why destroy a galaxy?

Zhan Yi couldn't help but ask.

"To suppress the news!"

Ka's voice carried a hint of coldness:

"The radiation from the discovery of the Titanium Crystal King could travel tens or even hundreds of light-years through space. If it were detected by a more advanced civilization, even the Karen Star civilization would surely be conquered."

"They would destroy all the surrounding civilizations in order to monopolize the Titanium Crystal King!"

Meng Chuan's back instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

Although Meng Chuan did not yet have a complete concept in mind.

However, he probably already knew how precious the Titanium Crystal King was.

This also made Meng Chuan secretly worried.

The discovery of a titanium crystal the size of a lead ball could lead to the destruction of more than a dozen civilizations.

If news of this football-sized titanium crystal king leaks out...

Does Earth still have a chance to survive?

Let alone civilizations more advanced than the Karen Star civilization.

Even if all of Karen Star came out, could Meng Chuan stop them?

Thinking about this, Meng Chuan suddenly felt a little regretful.

Such a large stardust titanium crystal may not necessarily be an opportunity for Earth.

It's Earth's death knell!

However, things had come to this point, and he had no way out.

The radiation from the Stardust Titanium Crystal King has already spread.

It's like mud falling into your crotch; even if it's not shit, it's still shit.

If a more advanced civilization were to follow the clues and come to Earth, they wouldn't reason with us.

"Don't just stand there! Quickly get a container!"

Xiao Ka urged.

Meng Chuan hurriedly gave the order, and he had his small card retrieved from the mothership so that the warship could send over the special container.

The container was dark gray in color and was made from the soil around the site where the stardust titanium crystal was unearthed.

The surface is engraved with intricate patterns.

It can completely block radiation and slowly absorb the energy of the Titanium Crystal King to supply the mothership.

It can also produce life energy fluid.

Meng Chuan slowly descended to the bottom of the pit and carefully picked up the Titanium Crystal King.

The crystal felt slightly cool to the touch, and the pale blue light on its surface, even through the mecha's gloves, still allowed one to sense the terrifying energy it contained.

Another issue was the intense radiation, which made Meng Chuan feel the heat even through the mecha.

Although the radiation from Stardust Titanium Crystal is now very small.

However, it is still terrifyingly strong when at close range without protection.

Meng Chuan didn't dare to delay and quickly put the Titanium Crystal King into the container.

The moment the lid was closed, the surrounding pale blue halo vanished instantly.

Even the residual radiation in the air has been reduced by more than half.

"Let's go! Back to the mothership!"

Meng Chuan carried the container and piloted the mecha into the air, with Zhan Yi following closely behind.

Meng Chuan dared not linger for even a moment.

Because he was carrying a "hot potato".

With this "sweet potato" in hand, Meng Chuan's next task is to work tirelessly to improve the overall strength of the entire planet.

After returning to the mothership, Meng Chuan personally placed the Titanium Crystal King container in the core position of the energy cabin.

As soon as the container was secured, the mothership's instrument panel lit up with a green light.

Energy reserves have begun to rise at a visible rate.

The energy consumed in the previous battle is being slowly replenished by the Titanium Crystal King.

The current mothership has enough power to intercept the main guns of the Lockheed Martin.

"Great! With this, we'll never have to worry about the mothership's energy again!"

Zhan Yi looked at the dashboard, his face full of excitement.

Meng Chuan, however, was not so relaxed. He leaned against the control panel, his brows furrowed.

“Locke must have already sensed the emergence of the Titanium Crystal King. He’s not making any move now, probably waiting for something.”

Meng Chuan's guess was correct.

Meanwhile, inside the Locke warship, 0.2 light-years away, the atmosphere was electric.

"My lord! Meng Chuan should have already taken the Stardust Titanium Crystal!"

The subordinate pointed to the data on the screen.

The volatility has decreased significantly.

It's safe to say that Meng Chuan succeeded.

"Shall we do it now?"

The other subordinates were also somewhat excited.

Judging from the intensity of the radiation, this stardust titanium crystal is quite large.

They are at least the same size as the fist-sized piece that Zero stole back then.

Bringing this piece of stardust titanium crystal back would be a great achievement!

Locke waved his hand, a calculating smile playing on his lips:

"What's the rush? Meng Chuan has done the hardest part for us—we don't have to dig so hard, which is a good thing."

The reason Locke didn't dare to fire on Mars back then.

I'm just worried about blowing the Stardust Titanium Crystal away.

Even a piece of stardust titanium crystal the size of an egg is extremely rare.

If something like this were to fly away, it would be hard to find in the vast universe.

Locke's reluctance to launch a direct attack on Earth stemmed from his desire to enslave Earthlings to mine titanium crystals.

Now that the titanium crystal has been unearthed, he has nothing to worry about anymore.

"Sir, do you mean we're threatening with the Earth..."

One of his men guessed.

But before he could finish speaking, one of his men rushed over:

"Lord Locke! Five fleets of space ronin have been detected heading towards Mars. Their course... seems to be following our bounty!"

A ruthless glint flashed in Locke's eyes:

"Oh! I didn't expect there to be so many ronin in this barren star field. Perfect, let them test Meng Chuan's strength first. Meng Chuan just obtained the Titanium Crystal King, so he will definitely strengthen his defenses. When they fight each other, we can wipe them all out in one fell swoop."

His subordinates nodded in agreement, their eyes full of approval.

The frustration of losing to Meng Chuan before seemed to be able to be vented in this plan.

"Pass the order: the fleet is to prepare for battle, but the ronin must come to see us first!"

Locke said in a somewhat sinister tone:

"This time, I'm determined to make sure that Meng Chuan and his group of natives lose so badly that they won't even have a chance to recover!"

At this moment, Meng Chuan was standing in front of the energy cabin, looking at the Titanium Crystal King container.

He was unaware that Locke had already laid a treacherous plan.

Unbeknownst to them, five fleets of space wanderers were approaching Mars.

However, Meng Chuan knew that both Mars and Earth were currently in their most dangerous state.

"Xiao Ka, strengthen monitoring of the surrounding space. Any fleet approaching Mars must be reported immediately."

Meng Chuan gave the order, his unease growing stronger.

He always felt that beneath the calm surface, a huge storm was brewing.