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A spaceship departed from Antarctica, embarking on an interstellar journey, accelerating to half the speed of light within a few hours and rapidly leaving the Solar System. This event was first detected by several countries monitoring satellites near Antarctica.
The unusual sight caught the attention not only of major research institutions' astronomical observatories but also of many amateur observers. Such a large and conspicuous target leaving Antarctica in such a dramatic manner could not help but attract global attention.
That night, the internet buzzed with excitement when a firefighter from the United States Antarctic Research Station, Merkdo Station, posted a photo on Twitter. The image showed a fast-moving shadow streaking across the sky, trailing three bright lights. The shadow appeared circular, surrounded by a ring, resembling a UFO.
Despite the great distance, its massive body was as noticeable as the moon in the sky before it broke through the atmosphere. Everyone was discussing the possibilities of this event and the authenticity of the image. The individual involved insisted that he had just captured it and his identity as an Antarctic staff member gained considerable recognition.
Subsequently, several researchers from astronomical observatories commented on that Twitter post, stating they had observed a spacecraft currently departing the Solar System at an extremely high speed, officially igniting this sensation.
"Could there really be aliens? My goodness, are they hiding in Antarctica?"
"The aliens did not invade Earth; they left after completing their observations."
"When exactly did the spacecraft arrive on Earth?"
"Half the speed of light! My goodness, at this speed, they could fly out of the Solar System in just one day. This is a true interstellar spaceship."
The next day, newspapers published accounts of this event. Today America and The Washington Post featured it as their front-page headline news, with a striking image directly printed on the cover, referencing the photo from Twitter. British publications like The Times and The Sun also reported this already confirmed event on their front pages, pushing it to new heights.
Renowned British physicist and cosmologist Stephen William Hawking expressed his opinion: "Humanity should remain vigilant; the appearance of aliens indicates that we have exposed our position and objectives..."
Of course, there was also a stir in China. This news quickly topped headlines, and many domestic scientists shared their views on the matter, further confirming the authenticity of this event.
"It can currently be confirmed that the spaceship's size is close to ten thousand square kilometers, enough to accommodate tens of millions to one hundred million people. What kind of energy source does such a massive ship rely on?"
"A spaceship of this magnitude should theoretically only be able to remain in outer space; it cannot land on Earth. This proves that this alien civilization must have mastered anti-gravity technology."
Half the Speed of Light is currently accelerating continuously, and its final speed is very likely to approach Light Speed. Such technology and level of civilization are simply unimaginable!
On that day, Neon's Asahi Shimbun reported that Neon is now prepared to send a Research Team to Antarctica, adding fuel to the fire of this century's news. All countries are starting to think about it; whoever can obtain the technology left behind by these aliens could become the next world leader and even gain a significant advantage and achievements in the upcoming Interstellar Exploration.
Think about the Age of Discovery, think about the might of The Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets. Perhaps this is a signal for the beginning of the Interstellar Era. No nation can remain indifferent; discussions online are also fervent.
"We absolutely cannot let Little Devil go first; our country should also send a Research Team, or even warships."
"Don't we have a Research Station in Antarctica?"
"Currently, Antarctica is in winter, with temperatures dropping to over minus forty degrees to minus seventy degrees. Most Research Teams have already withdrawn, and many Research Stations only have a few personnel remaining. Moreover, the interior of Antarctica is in polar night at this time, making it unsuitable for scientific research. The polar night makes movement extremely difficult, with most areas unable to communicate, which is very dangerous!"
"That still doesn't mean we should let Little Devil take advantage. Who knows what technology heritage the aliens left behind? If there are any technological relics, wouldn't it be first come, first served?"
"What do aliens even look like? Tentacled creatures with big heads?"
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While the civilized world was buzzing about the issue of the Poseidonian Spaceship, Bai Yujing, dragging his mentally exhausted body, finally arrived at Kunlun Station. He pulled a heavy sled and, still wearing his skis, pushed open the base's door. Without even taking off his skis, he found a chair in the dark activity room based on memory and sat down.
Bai Yujing had not rested for nearly seventy hours, constantly engaging in high-intensity activities while enduring the biting cold. When he walked into the base, he felt somewhat dazed. He sat in the darkness for a while before regaining his senses.
"Right! I need to contact Zhou Jun and the others quickly!"
Bai Yujing immediately ran into the Communication Room. Following the method that Wen Feng had taught him earlier, he began to reach out to Zhou Jun and his team. By this time, it was already the seventh day; they likely started to withdraw yesterday and were heading towards Zhongshan Station on the edge of Antarctica.
If that's the case, Bai Yujing is essentially abandoned in the depths of Antarctica. The remaining food can last for a while, but the gas supply is insufficient for even a few days. Not to mention trying to walk out of Antarctica; during summer, it might be possible to think about it, but in the winter's polar night, no one has ever attempted it.
"Hello! This is Bai Yujing. Please respond if you hear me."
"Beep beep beep! Hello, this is Bai Yujing. Please respond if you hear me!"
"Zhou Jun! Are you there? Please respond if you hear me!"
"Wen Feng, Li Xiang, this is Bai Yujing!"
"Hello! Is anyone able to hear me? I am at Kunlun Station. My name is Bai Yujing, a member of the Chinese Scientific Expedition Team!"
Bai Yujing sat in the room, cradling his face in his hands and rubbing it vigorously. He sighed; he had been calling for an hour or two without any response. It seemed that Zhou Jun and the others had already left.
Bai Yujing didn’t blame them; they had agreed on three days. In a situation like Antarctica, staying an extra day means consuming more supplies. The longer Zhou Jun and the others wasted their resources, the lower their chances of safely getting out later would be. It was already very difficult for them to wait three days under such circumstances.
Bai Yujing pulled down his hat to cover his face and leaned back in his chair to sleep. However, he hadn’t slept long before he heard the beeping sound from the communication device.
Bai Yujing opened his eyes and immediately picked up the communication device that resembled a walkie-talkie. He heard a familiar voice coming through: "Hello! Is this the White Collar Team? This is Zhou Jun!"
Bai Yujing bent down, clenched his fists excitedly, and a look of joy spread across his face as he stood up to respond: "Yes, this is Bai Yujing! Where are you now? What’s the situation?"
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