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Chapter 12: Overall Combat Strength Suppressed! (Please Read On!)

The research team is a treasure of the University of Tokyo, especially the top scientists. The University of Tokyo will never let its scientists take risks when the situation is unclear.

Only after the advance team successfully returns and everyone obtains firsthand information will the valuable scientists be able to enter again.

Even though Zhao Chong's core message included information about safety, the rabbit has always been known for its caution.

Before long, the second batch of engineering battalion responsible for infrastructure construction, with its elite combat members, was ready to go.

They drive snow-covered all-terrain assault vehicles designed specifically for extreme environments, with their bodies covered in a thick, cold-resistant coating.

Each team member wore a closed-body biohazard suit.

More combat supplies, scientific research equipment, various construction materials for temporary camps, and enclosed temporary laboratories were piled up to the brim!

Then, the vehicles formed a tight battle formation, their engines emitting a deep roar, and drove one after another into the portal of light.

Su Mingjin watched the troops enter, a look of excitement on her face, but unfortunately, Li Weiguo's orders were absolute, and she could not disobey them.

The first batch was led by Zhao Chong, and the second batch consisted of as many as 196 combat and engineering construction personnel.

The commander of this team is Li Jingze, who is an expert in snow and mountain warfare and has extensive knowledge of civil engineering.

The moment Li Jingze stepped into the other world, a warning sound came from the sealed equipment, and several lines of unfamiliar information clearly appeared in his mind.

"Company Commander Li, welcome!"

"Captain Zhao, thank you for your hard work!"

"Did Brain Li receive any additional information after you arrived?"

Li Jing nodded, and replies from each squad, accompanied by electromagnetic noise, came through the communicator.

"An uncharted world... humans, magic, dragons, Others, gods... how interesting!"

“This world is far more complex and dangerous than we imagined!” Li Jing squinted at the scene before him, then inquired about Zhao Chong’s recent reconnaissance progress.

Zhao Chong explained it all.

So far, they have obtained very limited information, only confirming that it is a spacetime passage that can reliably transport people to another world, but whose return is restricted.

As for how it was formed, what its energy source is, and why the physical parameters near the door change drastically... humanity currently knows nothing about these things.

The only thing that can offer some reassurance is that previous animal experiments have shown that this world can at least allow life on Earth to survive for a short period of time.

Seeing that all the experimental mice and other animals were safe and sound, Li Jing breathed a sigh of relief.

Once it is confirmed whether the unknown gas will have any effect on humans, they will be able to remove their fully enclosed masks.

If those unknown gases are extremely harmful to humans, the difficulty of exploring this world will be reduced!
"Captain Zhao, has Sai Sai found any clues?"

"Sai Sai" was one of the former military dogs. It was a long-haired German Shepherd with an extremely sensitive sense of smell and high intelligence.

Unfortunately, after it was among the first "comrades" to cross the time portal two days ago, it only stayed in the vicinity for a few hours before disappearing completely.

Zhao Chong shook his head: "Didn't find it."

"The snowstorm in this other world is fierce, covering up all traces. There's another area near the portal where the snowstorm can be calm, but we've only found the general direction Sai Sai escaped in!"

Zhao Chong pointed to a snow-covered mountainous area. "Besides this, we retrieved several reconnaissance mechanical tarantulas that we deployed earlier. Although the electromagnetic interference here is very strong, they should be able to record a lot of images."

He paused, then added, "By the way, some of the precision electronic devices we are carrying that haven't been specially reinforced have been experiencing frequent signal loss and data errors."

"The electronic detection equipment is malfunctioning?" Upon hearing this, Li Jingze immediately looked down at his wrist.

There he wore a specially made high-precision mechanical watch, its hands moving steadily according to a fixed rhythm.

"The impact on machinery and equipment is not significant at the moment," he said thoughtfully.

Li Jing looked around at the white expanse and realized that it had started snowing again without him noticing.

Although the snow was light, the wind was strong, estimated to be at least force 5.

Even more surprisingly, the sun was still high in the sky, just like in summer.

"Is this a polar environment?" Li Jingze wondered.

"Captain Zhao, we've set up the camp according to plan and are responsible for protecting the expedition team. The task of reconnaissance of the surrounding area is now yours!"

"Don't worry, have a pleasant construction trip!"

"Ok!"

Zhao Chong briefly handed over the task responsibilities to Li Jing, and then went to Li Xiang.

"We will use traditional sample collection and environmental labeling methods for preliminary exploration. After all the data is compiled and analyzed, the time portal is expected to cool down, at which point we can return and conduct remote reporting and in-depth analysis!"

Hearing Zhao Chong's words, Li Xiang nodded and asked, "Captain Zhao, our oxygen supply is more than enough. The supplies from the time portal can be transported smoothly. Today we can expand our detection range by 5 kilometers! Collect more samples and also confirm whether there are any intelligent beings nearby."

"Okay, by the way, Engineer Li, the small drones are experiencing severe electromagnetic interference, and the large drones also need to be readjusted. Our high-altitude reconnaissance methods are temporarily unavailable. I suggest that the engineering department's soldiers set up camp first! Let's first determine the environment within a 2-kilometer radius."

"Okay! We'll analyze the geology and soil environment here in the temporary base, and then check the physical condition of the biological specimens we bring."

"Okay, then you get busy!"

After everyone had discussed the matter, Li Xiang prepared to further arrange the specific sampling areas and warning zones.

Zhao Chong has led an elite team to the nearby highlands to conduct detailed surveying and intelligence gathering in the area using primitive but effective methods.

These kinds of tasks should have been handled by bionic flapping-wing drones, but the electromagnetic interference in this world is strong, there are subtle differences in the air environment, and there are also unidentified gods, demons, dragons, and the like, so it's better to be careful.

Who knows if the noisy drones taking off will disturb a nearby sleeping dragon, and then unleash a mouthful of enchanted, fiery spit on the unprepared advance team?
Everyone was doing their job, and progress was rapid.

The construction of the outpost camp on Li Jingze's side is of utmost importance.

Everything in this other world is unknown, and there is magic and fantastical creatures, so the advance team needs a safe, stable camp with strong defensive firepower.

The engineering corps deployed here are elite troops, and their collective wisdom is frequently gathered. Various constructive suggestions are collected and adopted.

In just fifteen minutes, a practical, well-considered temporary base construction plan that took into account both defense and living needs was freshly produced.

During the construction of the defense network, the power of modern industry has demonstrated its might for the first time in this unfamiliar world!

(End of this chapter)