Zhou Yu was injured, but fortunately, his life was not in danger. We had temporarily shaken off Chen Xinghe and joined the other members of the Resistance Organization.
In the secret base of the Resistance Organization, I met their leader, a mysterious figure known as Pioneer. Pioneer informed me that Lu Yuan was the key to the Fire Seed Project, and they needed to rescue him as soon as possible. He explained the entirety of the Fire Seed Project: it was a secret plan aimed at preserving the spark of human civilization. The Resistance Organization planned to utilize Zeta Aliens' technology to build a spaceship that would send a portion of humanity's elite deep into space in search of a new home. Lu Yuan was to be the captain of this ship, holding the crucial technology needed to launch it.
Pioneer also revealed an astonishing piece of news: the Zeta Aliens were not a monolith; there were divisions within their ranks. Chen Xinghe represented the Fusion Faction, advocating for creating a new humanity through genetic fusion. In contrast, another faction among the Zeta Aliens, known as the Conservatives, opposed merging with humans and insisted on maintaining the purity of Zeta Aliens' bloodline. The Resistance Organization had survived by exploiting these internal conflicts among the Zeta Aliens and had devised the Fire Seed Project.
"We must activate the Fire Seed Project before the Zeta Aliens do!" Pioneer's voice was firm and powerful. "This is humanity's last hope!"
It was a battle with a significant disparity in strength. The Zeta Aliens possessed advanced technology, while the Resistance Organization only had some captured weapons and homemade gear. However, we did not back down because we knew this was humanity's final chance.
Under Pioneer's command, the resistance fighters split into two groups: one launched a frontal assault to draw the attention of the Zeta Aliens, while Zhou Yu and I led a small team through underground passages to infiltrate the base, rescue Lu Yuan, and destroy the Core Device of the Reproduction Plan.
The fighting was fierce; resistance fighters fought bravely and fearlessly, sacrificing their lives for humanity's future. Zhou Yu and I struggled forward with our small team through the underground tunnels. We encountered patrols from the Zeta Aliens, leading to intense gunfire between both sides.
Despite his injury, Zhou Yu continued to fight valiantly; his brush had transformed into a weapon against our enemies. He used paint to create illusions that disrupted their line of sight, buying us precious time.
Eventually, we found Lu Yuan imprisoned. He was battered but still resolute. "We’ve come to rescue you!" I said to him. Lu Yuan nodded, breaking free from his restraints and joining our fight.
We charged forward and finally reached the core control room of the Reproduction Plan. There, we saw a massive spherical device pulsating with eerie light and emitting a low hum.
This is the Core Device of the Reproduction Plan. As long as we destroy it, we can stop the Zeta Aliens' scheme. However, Chen Xinghe appeared, blocking our way.
"Do you really think you can stop us like this?" Chen Xinghe sneered. "How naive!"
Lu Yuan stepped forward, staring directly at Chen Xinghe. "Your plan is destined to fail because you don't understand what love is, what sacrifice means, or what true civilization entails!"
With his rich combat experience and tenacious will, Lu Yuan engaged in a standoff with Chen Xinghe. Meanwhile, Zhou Yu and I attempted to destroy the Core Device. Yet, it seemed to be protected by a powerful energy field, rendering our attacks ineffective.
At that moment, Chen Xinghe suddenly halted his assault, his eyes filled with sorrow. "Enough, Lu Yuan," he said. "Do you think you've won? No, you have lost. Humanity has lost, and so have the Zeta Aliens."
He pointed at the Core Device and continued, "Do you know what this is? This is not the Core Device of the Reproduction Plan; this is the Core Device of the Rescue Plan!"
"Rescue Plan?" Both Lu Yuan and I were taken aback.
Chen Xinghe explained that the Zeta Aliens did not originate from the Alpha Centauri System; their true homeland was a much more distant galaxy. Long ago, their home planet faced a catastrophic disaster that threatened its destruction. To preserve their civilization, the Zeta Aliens constructed numerous massive spaceships and embarked on a long interstellar journey.
One of these ships arrived on Earth after thousands of years of travel. However, its energy reserves were nearly depleted, leaving them unable to continue their journey through the stars. Worse still, the Zeta Aliens discovered that their bodies were gradually deteriorating and their genes were collapsing.
It turned out that living for an extended period in a spaceship without the gravitational pull and radiation environment of their home planet had caused irreversible genetic degradation in the Zeta Aliens. They were like birds trapped in a cage, losing their ability to fly and their hope for survival.
To survive, the Zeta Aliens had no choice but to choose genetic fusion with humans. This was not an act of invasion but rather a desperate attempt for self-preservation.
"We are the true endangered species," Chen Xinghe's voice was filled with helplessness and sorrow. "We just want to live; we have no other choice."
The so-called Reproduction Plan was actually part of the Rescue Plan. The Zeta Aliens hoped to create a new generation capable of adapting to Earth's environment through genetic fusion with humans, thus preserving the flame of Zeta civilization. The Core Device was crucial for stabilizing their genes and maintaining their lives.
Chen Xinghe told us that he chose to betray the Conservatives because he saw the goodness and hope within humanity. He believed that humans and the Zeta Aliens could coexist peacefully and create a beautiful future together.
"Now, the choice is in your hands," Chen Xinghe said. "Will you destroy the Core Device and ensure the complete extinction of the Zeta Aliens, or will you choose to believe in us and give us a chance?"
Lu Yuan and I exchanged glances, unsure of what to decide. On one side was the future of humanity, and on the other, the survival of the Zeta Aliens.
In the end, I chose to…
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