The previously dark take-off and landing tunnel was now lit up.
The foremost gate slowly slid open to both sides, letting in the dry, cold wind mixed with snowflakes.
The five fighter jets, which had already been towed to the ejection positions, were launched in sequence on command, heading towards the light at the far end of the passage and rushing out into the icy and snowy landscape.
After takeoff.
Squad leader Zheng Yingyi repeated the order.
"Find that unidentified fighter jet immediately."
"Prevent the enemy from further intruding into the airspace above the Planetary Engine..."
"Radar not responding."
"Visual search for the enemy yielded no results; remain vigilant..."
The squadron's five aircraft, arranged in two formations of two and three planes, searched the airspace above the Planetary Engine.
Planetary Engine may look large on the ground and in the air, but they are nothing compared to a fighter jet that can go supersonic at any time.
Zheng Yingyi and his two squadrons quickly cleared the surrounding airspace.
"No enemy aircraft detected, please..."
Just as he was about to request support from ground radar, Zheng Yingyi suddenly noticed a bright red dot appear on his screen.
Almost simultaneously.
Another fighter squadron sounded a alarmed warning, "Enemy aircraft have appeared, at your 7 o'clock position!"
In an instant.
Zheng Yingyi also startled and broke out in a cold sweat!
He immediately turned around and glanced at it quickly out of the corner of his eye.
As expected, the radar was correct!
A fighter jet really did appear behind him!
But Zheng Yingyi knew very well that he had no one backing him up!
Where did they come from?!
There wasn't time to think about this.
He immediately maneuvered to shake off the pursuers.
Fortunately, the other party didn't persist, and he easily broke free in less than a minute.
This relieved Zheng Yingyi.
The unidentified fighter jet did not appear to be hostile.
Zheng Yingyi adjusted his position again and flew alongside his opponent.
Then I saw that familiar military flag on the wing of the plane opposite!
What's going on?
Zheng Yingyi was about to make an announcement, hesitated for a moment before speaking after being reminded by his teammates:
"This is the Air Force of the BJ No. 3 Dungeon, United Government. You have intruded into the airspace of the BJ Third Planetary Engine, affecting engine safety. Please identify yourself immediately and land at our airport for investigation, otherwise you will be stopped."
cut!"
Zhang Tianyuan glanced to the side.
The fighter jet next door even showed its belly to them while it was issuing a warning.
This means "warning".
"President, what do we do now? They've surrounded us." The pilot in front glanced around and immediately realized that the current situation was unfavorable for them.
Even though the solar helium flash distracted most of their attention, the Wandering Spacetime still spanned several decades longer than "2012," and those decades were spent focusing on major projects, accumulating countless technological advantages along the way.
Dealing with the fighter jets from the 2012 timeline would be a piece of cake.
Even if you brought over Otis or Thomas's fighter jets, they would still only be able to escape through the Spacetime Tunnel.
"I'll communicate with them. Be on guard, stay mobile, and be prepared for a sudden attack." Zhang Tianyuan took control of the radio.
"We are from the Parallel Spacetime Mutual Aid Society. We have no ill intentions towards you. We hope to learn some information about your universe."
Zhang Tianyuan never bothered to hide his identity.
Whether others understand it or not is their own business.
At least for Zheng Yingyi, the words " Mutual Aid Society " immediately gave him a bad impression.
Since 18 years ago, in 2039.
The first set of Planetary Engine was activated, marking the beginning of the braking era for humankind.
As the Earth's rotation slows down, its natural environment becomes increasingly harsh.
For example, Imperial Capital.
Even in June, the temperature in the Imperial Capital was below minus thirty degrees Celsius, and the land was covered in ice, severely impacting social life.
In this situation, the first thing to emerge was various shoe-related cult organizations claiming to be mutual aid groups.
These organizations are often composed of extremists, who are extremely opposed to the Wandering Earth Project, the United Government, and the current order...
These people significantly hampered the implementation of the Wandering Earth Project. Stealing the Firestone, sneaking into the underground city to sabotage the central control system, and even poisoning were all common tactics they employed.
The number of casualties caused by these people is unknown.
Many people have been harmed as a result, including his family.
So when they heard " Mutual Aid Society "
With those three words, Zheng Yingyi even forgot the prefix "parallel universe," and said in a stiff, cold tone, "Immediately land with us and undergo investigation!"
In his view, the people on board this fighter jet must have gotten their hands on an antique fighter from somewhere and wanted to "die in glory" along with the Planetary Engine.
Zhang Tianyuan found Zheng Yingyi's sudden coldness in his tone strange.
This was the first time he had revealed his identity without the other party being surprised.
Perhaps the other person didn't hear me clearly?
However, Zhang Tianyuan was too lazy to repeat himself.
Ignoring the other person's cold tone, he continued, "I'd like to know the current time in your world, such as your current era and month, and whether any major events have occurred recently?"
Ignoring Zhang Tianyuan's question, Zheng Yingyi, already hot-blooded, focused on Zhang Tianyuan's fighter jet and issued another warning.
"Change course immediately and accept our guidance, or I will open fire!"
Zheng Yingyi's finger had already quietly touched the missile launch button.
Zhang Tianyuan frowned, looking at the fighter jets flying alongside him, wondering why the pilot inside was suddenly so agitated.
It's clear that further communication is no longer possible.
"President, they've changed formation; they might be about to attack!" the pilot ahead warned in time.
"Then forget it. If we can't communicate, then there's no need to. Anyway, coming here once is enough to achieve our goal."
Speaking into the radio, Zhang Tianyuan said his final words, "Although our first contact did not go smoothly, on behalf of the Parallel Spacetime Mutual Aid Society, I still extend my highest respect to your indomitable will to save yourselves."
"We will return to this time and space later to communicate and discuss with you."
Goodbye for now.
The next second, Zhang Tianyuan had already returned to the "2012" timeline with the fighter jet.
In the field of vision of pilots like Zheng Yingyi.
After saying a series of inexplicable words, Zhang Tianyuan disappeared into the darkness.
Zheng Yingyi stared at the disappearing red dot on the radar, his heart pounding with fear, as if he had seen a ghost.
What just happened?
The sound from the ground also rang out simultaneously.
"Ground reconnaissance has detected that the enemy aircraft has disappeared again. What happened?"
"Report immediately... report immediately..."