Lighting up super-god technology in the Three-Body World

Chapter 252 Underground Civilization
A 3D model of the Barnard Galaxy quickly appeared before Guo Zhe's eyes.
This star system is very different from our solar system.
The central star has only one-seventh the mass of the Sun. The smaller the mass of a star, the weaker its fusion intensity. Barnard's star emits less than one percent of the radiant energy of the Sun.

Its surface temperature is also more than 2,000 degrees lower than that of the sun, around 3,200 Kelvin, with a peak wavelength of over 900 nanometers, which is in the infrared band, making it appear dark red, hence the name red dwarf.

The Barnard system has only four planets orbiting a star, listed in order of distance: Fur, Janu, Typhon, and Sene.

The first three planets are very close to Barnard's star, about 0.03 astronomical units apart, and have an orbital period of less than seven days. If their rotation speed is not fast enough, they will create a phenomenon of half day and half night.

The fourth planet, Senegal, is 0.4 astronomical units from its star and belongs to the habitable zone of the star in a broad sense. It is the most likely place to harbor life and is the first destination given by Xiling.

The White Emperor fighter jet was so fast that it was invisible to the naked eye. Due to its high initial speed, it entered the main gravitational range of Sene Star in less than three hours.

Xiling's notification sounded at just the right moment.

"We are about to enter the deceleration phase, dropping from 0.4 times the speed of light to normal. During this period, there will be a gravitational effect with an acceleration of more than 2,000 Gs, but there is no need to worry about it as it is within the range of the anti-gravity system."

Guo Zhe nodded.
"Nice! It's so nice not having to activate the Deep Sea Acceleration mode. I always end up completely soaked."

The White Emperor fighter jet's speed began to decrease sharply, Xiling explained to Guo Zhe.

"The antimatter engine supports a more powerful antigravity system, and deep-sea acceleration has become a backup option."

Ten minutes passed quickly, and the White Emperor fighter jet entered the atmosphere of Sene Star at normal speed, and all that could be seen was a snow-white color!
Guo Zhe asked,

"Sister Xiling, what's the outside temperature?"

Xiling replied,

"Minus 120 degrees Celsius."

Guo Zhe shook his head and sighed.
"In this kind of environment, it's impossible for life to exist, right?"

Xiling replied,

"Barnard's star radiates very little heat. To form surface temperatures similar to those of Earth, the distance, calculated according to the planetary balance formula, would need to be reduced to at least 0.06 astronomical units."

Guo Zhe asked in confusion,
"However, this distance does not conform to the setting of the habitable zone of stars. If we get too close to the star, we will face the dual challenges of light bursts and tidal locking, making it even more difficult for life to emerge."

Xiling spoke up.
"That's right, but not absolutely. If the planet's rotation speed is fast enough to resist the pull of tidal forces, it is still possible for life to arise."

Guo Zhe changed the subject and said...
"These are all simulation results; we can only know the real situation through on-site investigation. Sister Xiling, let's send out a data spacecraft to collect data on this planet and provide actual samples for the star map of human civilization."

The White Emperor fighter jet hovered above the glacier, unmoved by the violent storm; the power of nature seemed so useless in the face of advanced technology.

Hundreds of drones entered this world from the launch pad, powered by miniature fusion energy sources, enough for them to fly across this planet, which is smaller than Earth.

Guo Zhe also prepared to exit the cabin.
"Sister Xiling, shouldn't the Kabuto armored vehicles be able to maintain normal operations in such an extremely cold environment?"

Xiling affirmed,
"The Kabuto armor can generate heat spontaneously, and relying on fusion energy and wormhole technology, it can fully support your exploration of any region."

Guo Zhe snapped his fingers.
"OK! Then open the hatch and let me out."

A miniature version of Xiling suddenly appeared in the cockpit and berated Guo Zhe.
"Among the interstellar survival skills I taught you, did I mention that you could appear in an unfamiliar environment without any precautions?"

The man, who had grown up under Xiling's watchful eye since childhood, couldn't utter a word of rebuttal in the face of the data goddess's reprimand. He shrank back and whispered...

"No."

Xiling asked again, "Then why did you just go out?"

Every human being is under Xiling's protection, and the new generation of children are a group she cares about especially, because these people have basically grown up under her watchful eye.

Therefore, Xiling will appear to reprimand those who engage in dangerous operations and forbid them from doing so.

Having not experienced being lectured by a goddess in a long time, Guo Zhe's face gradually turned red as he replied,
"I don't want to just go out; I just want to arm myself outside."

Xiling warned,
"Don't take chances. When facing any unfamiliar environment, always take precautions before going out, understand?"

Guo Zhe immediately declared confidently,
"Understood, Sister Xiling. I will go out fully armed and promise not to be careless again."

Xiling's virtual avatar nodded in satisfaction and disappeared, but that did not mean her surveillance was lifted.

Guo Zhe took a deep breath to suppress the shame. He couldn't possibly be angry. Xi Ling's significance to the new generation might surpass that of her parents, or even Jiang Fan.

While arming an aircraft from within is indeed inconvenient, it's not impossible. The cockpit can be transformed into a three-dimensional structure, with an anti-gravity system suspending the pilot, allowing weapon components to cover the entire body through gaps.

However, this kind of operation inevitably feels a bit cramped. If you can't move gracefully when you're armed, then you lose your soul!

This demonstrates the strong self-confidence of humankind.

After finishing arming himself, the man said in a fawning tone,
"Sister Xiling, can I go out now?"

Xi Ling replied,

"As the hatch is about to open, I will activate the internal air circulation system to expel outside air. You are not allowed to remove your gear until this is completed."

Guo Zhe made an OK sign, and the fighter jet's cockpit door slowly opened, the frigid air blowing against the armored hull with a swishing sound.

The man leaped into the air, and the flight system of the armored vehicle activated simultaneously, officially entering the interior environment of the planet Sene.

They sprinted forward, searching the ground relentlessly, but found nothing but ice and snow, until they finally spotted an active volcano. Geothermal activity could melt the ice and snow to form a pool, but that was all.

Guo Zhe sent a message to the Baidi fighter jet.
"Sister Xiling, there's water here. You can come over and take a sample to see if any microorganisms have grown in it."

Xiling replied,

"Okay, the markers have been recorded. The data aircraft will arrive shortly."

Guo Zhe continued his exploration, circling the planet several times, but he saw nothing, not even a trace of life, let alone civilization. It was just a vast expanse of white, or perhaps molten lava from volcanic eruptions.

Just as he was preparing to return, Xiling's voice appeared on his own initiative.

"Suspected signs of life have been found. Please proceed to confirm."

Guo Zhe instantly perked up, his whole body trembling as he spoke.

"Sister Xiling, where are you?"

Xiling sent him the coordinates, which were in a snow-capped mountain range with towering cliffs!

(End of this chapter)