"No matter. Once New Krypton's transformation is complete, the materials problem will naturally resolve itself."
Solomon gathered his thoughts and turned to ask,
"At our current speed, how long will it take to reach our destination?"
At this, a hint of confidence appeared in General Zod's eyes.
For Kryptonians, who possessed top-tier interstellar navigation technology, mere distances within the Solar System were no more than a stone's throw.
"Boss, we can arrive today."
Zod turned sideways and respectfully gestured for him to proceed.
"Although that planet lies in the shadow region at the edge of the Solar System, it is still within coordinate-locking range. The Black Zero's Phantom Drive can fold space directly and execute precise point-to-point jumps."
With Zod leading the way, Solomon arrived before the enormous curved floor-to-ceiling observation window at the very front of the warship.
Looking out from here, he had an unobstructed view of the dark, fathomless cosmos. Earth shone in the distance like a dazzling azure pearl.
Just then, a cold, frigid, mechanically synthesized voice thundered through the enormous command hall:
"Warning. Phantom Drive core activated. Space-fold coordinates locked: seventh orbital sector of the outer Solar System."
"Energy charge at 100%... Spatial jump countdown: three, two, one... Engage!"
The instant the mechanical voice fell silent, the entire world beyond the observation window seemed to be abruptly twisted tight by an invisible god's hand!
The Black Zero's massive hull shuddered slightly, and its core engine erupted with dazzling radiance.
Within a thousandth of a second, the stars beyond the floor-to-ceiling window stretched into countless straight, brilliant golden lines. Then the surrounding physical space began to distort violently, producing a gravitational lensing effect like a black river swallowing everything.
Like a sharp blade, the warship tore through the curtain of the physical universe and plunged straight