Chapter 8: The Moonlight

Twelve years

Any choice made must bear its consequences

After the final message arrived, a hint of surprise could not help but appear on the usually calm and composed face of Qin Tianji.

Fortunately, I had a wilderness survival course during my university years, so I am not completely without experience

In Wansha County, sword-level practitioners occasionally venture into the Sun Never Sets Mountain Range to explore, carving out paths. Unfortunately, compared to the recovery capabilities of the numerous plants within the mountain range, these paths are quickly reclaimed within just a few days. If it were not for the exposed rocks in the mountains, the decaying leaves on the ground would be sufficient to form patches of marshes teeming with hidden dangers

The night in the Sun Never Sets Mountains is destined to be anything but calm

It is too dangerous

A battleship! A planetary-class battleship! A planetary-class battleship that allows me to regard the Xuanling Sect, as well as second-rate and first-rate sects, as insignificant in this world

Drip! Decryption complete! The highest authority of the 'Moonlight' brain has been obtained. Do you wish to connect to the 'Moonlight' brain information?

My escape pod

The feeling of staring at his own corpse was quite strange for Qin Tianji.

Despite the severe damage to the warship, ... ...

The night is about to arrive

100 kilometers

The host has entered the Never-Setting Sun Mountain Range for 14 hours, with an average speed of 12.51 kilometers per hour. There are still 32.54 kilometers to the destination, and arrival is expected in two hours

Cannot wait!

With this thought in mind, Qin Tianji had already taken large strides, sprinting towards the warship at the fastest speed possible

After 24 minutes, the voice of Number Two echoed in my mind once again

Confirm unknown signal access to the optical brain, signal analysis, beep beep beep, analysis failed, unknown signal, access denied

Before night falls, he must find a safe place to rest; otherwise, once night arrives and the time for the ferocious beasts begins, not to mention the powerful predators, even the insects, ants, and venomous snakes that inhabit the jungle could cost him his life

Moreover, those marks are clearly the result of a strong impact from some object

Drip! According to the analysis, the success rate of the decryption is 99.81%. It is expected to be completed in 24 minutes and 31 seconds. Should the decryption proceed?

As the No. 2 unit operated, Qin Tianji immediately felt his mental energy being rapidly depleted once again

100 kilometers

Even though several days have passed, numerous flames continue to burn on the warship. The entire vessel is severely damaged, with more than half of the main body lost, leaving less than one-third intact. Fragments of broken components are scattered all around, with wisps of smoke rising.

Do not mention even the Level 7 ferocious beasts; it is entirely possible for Level 8, Level 9, or Level 10 ferocious beasts, as well as lord-level ferocious beasts equivalent to human swordsmen, to appear.

As the No. 2 Soul Chip interfaced with the Moonlight's optical brain waves, numerous intermittent signals and fragmented images soon appeared in Qin Tianji's field of vision, and faintly, the self-checking sounds of the optical brain could be heard

At this moment, Qin Tianji's feelings had shifted from slight astonishment to surprise.

However, this level of consumption is significantly less than that of forcibly initiating normal mode. Qin Tianji merely maintained himself in a semi-meditative state, which was sufficient to barely sustain this degree of consumption

Here, the remnants of the cataclysm from the battleship's crash to the ground a few days ago still linger, leaving no trace of life. As far as the eye can see, there are at least ten kilometers of ruins, plains, and pits, yet not a single trace of a ferocious beast can be seen.

With a single blast from the main cannon, not to mention the Xuanling Sect, the entire Sun Never Sets Mountain Range could be reduced to ashes.

Ding! Command received, cracking the main program of the 'Moonlight' light brain to obtain the highest authority! Cracking in progress hetushu.com, 24 minutes and 31 seconds countdown...

At the horizon, the sky is already filled with rosy clouds.

Crack

Calmly making a decision, Qin Tianji could not afford to wait until nightfall and set off once again

For the Xuanling Sect, which lacks sword masters, a single mech is sufficient to completely annihilate this top-tier second-rate sect

Number 2, calculate the crash site of the warship based on the angle of impact, using my current position as the reference point

Danger

At this moment, his expression suddenly changed as he keenly noticed the numerous signs of unnatural damage to the trees in this relatively sparse jungle

One must possess at least the cultivation of a Level 7 swordsman to qualify for venturing deep into the area of 400 kilometers within the Sun Never Sets Mountain Range

However, after a brief moment, a thicket of trees, charred by fierce flames, appeared in his line of sight. At the very center of the scorched area stood a two-meter-tall steel structure, seemingly having been engulfed by fire for some time, vividly before his eyes

Qin Tianji's expression was somewhat unusual, and soon he had arrived in front of this escape pod

The "Moonlight" light brain wave has been connected

In such a high-risk situation, the speed at which Qin Tianji traveled can be easily imagined

Is the optical brain still operational

The Sun Never Sets Mountain Range, the deeper one goes, the more perilous it becomes

Qin Tianji was weaving through the woods at a pace that was not particularly fast

This distance instantly cooled Qin Tianji's previously restless heart.

Early the next morning, Qin Tianji had already set out with his sword in hand, carrying some food to sustain his energy

In that moment of speculation, Qin Tianji had already corrected his direction and was running straight towards the area where the impact marks spread.

In the very center of that forest ruin, all the trees have been almost completely destroyed, and charred marks can be seen everywhere

In an instant, Qin Tianji had already issued the command

Could it be that ... ...

Drip! The Moonlight number's optical brain refuses to enter. Should we crack the Moonlight number's optical brain main program and force entry?

Qin Tianji frowned slightly: "The fluctuations of 'Number 2' should be recorded in the 'Moonlight' ship's computer, and it has C-level access. Why has it turned into an unknown signal?"

Ding! The calculation of the crash site is in progress, using the host's current location as the reference point. The crash site of the battleship is located 96.24 kilometers to 112.44 kilometers to the south.

During this period, the Xuanling Sect has likely regarded them as a significant threat and has completely eradicated them

The task I am executing this time is a supply mission. On that warship, there is a large quantity of military equipment being transported to the front lines. This military equipment includes not only conventional laser guns, laser cannons, electromagnetic cannons, and neutron bombs, but also a total of eighteen mechs. The specifications of the warship are classified as 'planetary-class,' and it possesses firepower capable of destroying small planets.

Time swiftly passes during the journey

We have truly succeeded in controlling the "Moonlight"!

Then what

Qin Tianji glanced at the sky

Qin Tianji's face showed signs of fatigue

Throughout the journey, numerous dangers were encountered, yet Qin Tianji skillfully avoided them with his keen reflexes, and thus did not engage in combat with the ferocious beasts residing in the Sun Never Sets Mountain Range

Qin Tianji was momentarily taken aback, but quickly regained composure: "Connect!"

No one was notified

On average, one can barely cover eight kilometers in an hour

Report time, my current speed, estimated arrival time

Warning! This route contains Level 4 hazardous organisms that may threaten the life of the host

This planet-class battleship, measuring approximately 3,000 meters in length, can undoubtedly be considered a colossal entity. Even though the battleship is equipped with repulsion shields, the devastating impact caused by its descent remains earth-shattering. Even those lord-level ferocious beasts capable of contending with human swordsmen would find themselves doomed if caught within this range of impact. It is highly likely that eight or nine out of ten nearby ferocious beasts were completely frightened away by this destructive wave.

Related information is masked

This warship is on a supply mission, containing a vast array of technological weapons. Even if only one percent of these weapons are preserved, it would be sufficient for Qin Tianji to possess the strength to dismantle the crisis of the Xuanling Sect

One hundred kilometers, belonging to the periphery of the mountains, may encounter Level 4 dangerous creatures, which are equivalent to Level 6 ferocious beasts, and occasionally even Level 7 ferocious beasts may appear. If one ventures deeper into one hundred kilometers...

The fall of a battleship is inherently perilous. Even if the material of a planetary-class battleship is robust, the likelihood of being destroyed upon impact with the ground at high speed remains significant. Moreover, this celestial body has a gravity 6.2 times that of standard gravity, leaving one to wonder how much of the interior has been preserved.

Just as Qin Tianji was feeling a hint of disappointment, the voice of Number Two suddenly resonated in his mind

Crack! Obtain the highest authority!

It has finally arrived

Under this cautious stealth, around eight o'clock the next morning, a forest ruin completely devastated by a massive shockwave suddenly appeared in Qin Tianji's line of sight

Before long, a massive pit spanning over ten kilometers appeared before Qin Tianji. In the center of that pit, the planet-class battleship named 'Moonlight' was clearly visible to him.

Even if the commotion was caused by nothing more than an ordinary forest rabbit

In fact, the Yunlai Sword Sect has very few members left, and everyone is extremely busy, so no one pays attention to the departure of this young sect master

If it is possible to preserve some mechas inside ... ...

This place is nearly two hundred kilometers away from the nearest inhabited village, and despite the protection of No. 2, my soul can only exist for 177 seconds, which is less than three minutes. In that brief span of time, just under three minutes and the time of the clock, I managed to seize this body... I must say, it is indeed fortunate

Ding! A planetary-class warship "Moonlight" from the 32nd squadron of the 61st detachment of the Federal 34th Legion has been detected. Would you like to establish a connection?

Qin Tianji muttered to himself

One hundred kilometers! Be careful!

The cultivation of a fifth-level swordsman

Looking at the escape pod that had been almost completely destroyed, Qin Tianji pondered for a moment before immediately starting to look around.

Refusal to enter

Number 2? Are you able to crack the main program of the "Moonlight"? The light brain level of a planetary-class battleship is such that even the soul chip of a master-level psychic cannot decipher it!

From time to time, the forest echoed with bursts of roars, making Qin Tianji fully aware of the terrors of this world. His heightened concentration meant that during his journey, he was completely on high alert. At the slightest rustle or movement, he would immediately take cover, minimizing his breathing to evade detection

If all goes well, it will take me twelve years to be promoted to a Level 7 swordsman

The gravity of this star is exceedingly immense. When the escape pod fell, it collided violently with the ground, and there is an eight or nine out of ten chance that a small-scale explosion occurred. Under the raging flames, his original body, which was inside the escape pod, has already been reduced to ashes, leaving only faint traces visible.

Forcibly invading the optical brain of a planetary-class warship is a capital offense in the Federation. Upon discovery, the penalty is immediate execution by firing squad. However, on this planet, which is billions of light-years away from the Federation...

If the battleship can be repaired, what sixth-level dangerous creatures, what seventh-level dangerous creatures, what ninth-level swordsmen, what great swordsmen, even the entire second-rate sect, the Xuanling Sect, would have no power to resist in front of that "planetary-level" battleship

Xuanling! The humiliation you have inflicted upon my Yunlai Sword Sect, I, Qin Tianji, will return it all to you without exception