Chapter 2 Second Planet Trial

Xu Jingming clicked on the second planet's trial information, and a three-dimensional map of the entire planet immediately appeared before his eyes, with one location marked.

"Second Planet Trial: Survive and reach the destination!"

"Reaching the destination allows entry into a miniature wormhole, leading to the third planet."

"Friendly reminder: Countless insectoids inhabit the second planet, please avoid them carefully!"

Xu Jingming looked at the marked destination, his expression changing slightly. "That's too far. I'm on this side of the planet, and the destination is on the opposite side. Even by the shortest route, it's 28,312 *li*."

"A planet teeming with insectoids, and I have to walk to the other side on two legs?" Before even starting, Xu Jingming had a feeling it wouldn't be easy.

"With countless insectoids on the way, I reckon I'll have to detour often, so the actual distance should exceed 30,000 kilometers."

"To save time! I need to move even faster!"

With a total of 30 days, he couldn't stay on the second planet for too long! If he was strong enough, even if he succeeded in reaching the third starfield, his goal wouldn't be just reaching the fifth planet to join the peripheral workforce of the Cosmos City!

As for the seventh planet? Every explorer yearned for it, and Xu Jingming yearned for it too! But he also knew it would be very difficult to reach the seventh planet.

"But no matter what, I can't waste too much time on the second planet."

"It's good that in the mysterious land, the body will always remain in a super peak state, and there will be no hunger or thirst," Xu Jingming thought. Therefore, in the mysterious land, explorers could focus entirely on adventure and exploration. He opened the panel, changed his equipment and weapons, donned a close-fitting soft armor, and restored his long spear.

"With lighter weight, my speed can reach its fastest." Xu Jingming prepared to set off, gripping his long spear.

*Gaa!*

As he left the protective shield, another figure walked out of the wormhole. Clearly, another cosmic citizen had arrived on the second planet from the first.

Xu Jingming was careful, observing the surrounding terrain, watching the insectoids in the distance, and cautiously making his way.

He used the cover of rocks and trees, keeping himself out of the direct line of sight of some insectoids.

"Those two insectoids ahead won't be easy to avoid." With a few leaps, Xu Jingming took the initiative and charged forward.

As he approached within ten meters, the two insectoids finally noticed Xu Jingming, and they immediately pounced ferociously. Two spear shadows flashed, and the two insectoids lost their lives.

Super-first-class strength! Three or five insectoids charging up would be suicide.

Xu Jingming's expression didn't change. He quickly moved with all his strength!

He observed the situation as he went.

Soon, Xu Jingming climbed to the top of a large tree, looking around to observe.

Every cell in Xu Jingming's eyes was mobilized, and he could clearly see more than ten *li* away.

In the distance, there were roars. Dozens of insectoids were attacking a human. Other insectoids were rushing over from the surroundings, drawn by the commotion. The number of insectoids continued to increase, and the cosmic citizen wielding his weapon was eventually torn to pieces.

"On an insectoid planet, combat can't be delayed. If it drags on, more and more insectoids will come," Xu Jingming judged from afar. "With my strength, I can win against thirty or fewer insectoids. I can get rid of insectoid entanglements. With a larger number, the hope of getting away is slim.

Like fifty insectoids, it would take about half a minute to kill them all! That's too long. In that much time, I estimate hundreds of insectoids would surround me."

The number of insectoids would only increase. Being unable to escape meant failure.

"My mission isn't to kill insectoids, but to reach the destination alive, the faster the better." Xu Jingming silently descended the large tree. His feet were as light and gentle as a cat's claws as he landed, and he rushed toward an area with few insectoids.

Occasionally, one or two insectoids would spot Xu Jingming and intercept him, but Xu Jingming would just send them two spear strikes!

It was still easy to kill when there were only a few enemies.

"The individual strength of these insectoids is only at the level of third-rate fighters," Xu Jingming judged.

However, after just five minutes, Xu Jingming overturned his own judgment.

A butterfly-like insectoid with slender, sharp legs, each leg at least five or six meters long, surrounded him. The simultaneous attacks of numerous legs made Xu Jingming's expression change. Fortunately, these insectoids relied mainly on instinct.

"*Pu!*" With a single spear strike, he killed the spider insectoid leader. Xu Jingming murmured, "This insectoid alone is comparable to a first-class fighter!"

Xu Jingming became even more cautious, especially after seeing hundreds of spider insectoids moving together on a mountaintop. He realized that he couldn't 'force his way through' on the second planet, and had to know how to seek good fortune and avoid disaster.

The sky darkened, and a cicada-like insectoid suddenly emerged from the sandy ground, opening its mouth and emitting a strange, piercing cry.

Xu Jingming, who had just killed three ordinary insectoids, suddenly heard the bizarre insectoid's cry and his face paled.

The strange sound wave impacted his entire body. Every cell was vibrating, and his brain felt like it had been struck hard, causing a splitting headache. At that moment, under the cry, insectoids came rushing from all directions.

Enduring the discomfort in his body, Xu Jingming gritted his teeth and sprinted away, quickly killing any insectoids that blocked his path.

He flew away, trying to distance himself!

He also had to constantly observe the surrounding situation, and finally managed to completely shake off that group of insectoids.

"If I had been surrounded, I would have been done for, and I'd have to start all over again." Xu Jingming hadn't dared to stop just now. He breathed a sigh of relief after escaping. "My mind is as one, and my control over my body is strong enough, yet I still felt a loss of control under that sound! If those with weaker minds were in that sound, they probably wouldn't have any power to resist."

Xu Jingming felt immense pressure. There were all sorts of insectoids, each with different abilities.

Next to a inconspicuous boulder on a mountaintop, Xu Jingming was hiding, relaxing and resting.

"In 29 hours, I didn't dare to relax for a moment, traveling 2526 kilometers," Xu Jingming checked his personal panel, feeling mentally exhausted. "An average of 87 kilometers per hour! More tiring than I imagined!"

"This speed is a bit slower than I estimated, but I did my best." Xu Jingming reflected on the 29 hours of travel.

His body had been in a constant peak state. Even with the body in the Blood Rain World, Xu Jingming's control could reach a speed of nearly 200 kilometers per hour.

The reason the actual travel speed was 87 kilometers per hour was because of the insectoid threat!

There were all sorts of insectoids, acting alone or in groups.

Fortunately, Xu Jingming had super-first-class strength and had comprehended the 'Similarity of All Living Things,' excelling at using the surrounding environment to find the most suitable path for himself, which allowed him to run so far.

"Although my body is in peak condition, my mind is exhausted. I'll log off first." Xu Jingming didn't think any further and quietly disappeared, leaving the mysterious land.

In reality, it was the middle of the night.

Xu Jingming felt a sense of mental relaxation as he walked out of the virtual pod.

"Finally, I can rest…"

Xu Jingming walked to the living room, not even turning on the lights. He collapsed onto the sofa, letting his mind go completely blank, thinking of nothing at all.

His spear techniques had long since integrated the essence of flowing water, and he had comprehended the Similarity of All Living Things! He was skilled at controlling and utilizing the surrounding environment, but these 29 hours had been too tense.

He couldn't relax for a moment.

Because if he failed, all his previous efforts would be in vain, and he would have to start all over again!

"Out of 30,000 kilometers, I've only traveled less than a tenth of the way," Xu Jingming thought. "Ahead, there's a jungle environment, and a vast prairie environment."

Sitting on the sofa, completely relaxed, Xu Jingming could feel his mental energy rapidly recovering.

*Da da da.*

Li Miaomiao quietly walked down the stairs and turned on the living room lights.

"Jingming," Li Miaomiao said with delight, "Why aren't the lights on at this hour?"

"Resting," Xu Jingming said with a smile.

Li Miaomiao sensed the exhaustion in Xu Jingming's eyes.

"Is the mysterious land very dangerous?" Li Miaomiao sat down next to him.

"It's not easy," Xu Jingming nodded. "And right now, it's just the beginning."

Li Miaomiao nodded.

Her husband had an incredibly resilient will, and he wouldn't easily say he was tired. For him to be this exhausted…

"Want something to eat?" Li Miaomiao asked.

Xu Jingming was indeed a little hungry. Although one wouldn't feel hunger or thirst in the mysterious land, eating was sometimes a pleasure, not just a way to fill the stomach.

"Is there ice cream?" Xu Jingming asked. "Get me a scoop of ice cream."

"Okay."

Li Miaomiao got up to fetch it.

Soon, the couple were enjoying their ice cream.

"So refreshing, so good." As Xu Jingming ate the ice cream, he felt increasingly relaxed. A sufficiently relaxing environment, the companionship of loved ones, and delicious food all helped to restore his mental energy.

"Is our daughter sleeping?" Xu Jingming asked.

Li Miaomiao nodded. "She sleeps soundly, until eight or nine tomorrow morning."

Xu Jingming got up and went upstairs to the bedroom to check on his daughter, who was sleeping soundly.

"Jingming, relax a little. Maybe your efficiency will be higher," Li Miaomiao reminded him.

Xu Jingming looked at his wife and smiled, nodding.

There was just over a month left until the end of the civilization protection period! He didn't know what kind of situation they would face then.

Tiano had given him a Crimson Star Medal, saying it would protect him and his family! Without the Crimson Star Medal, the safety of him and his family couldn't be guaranteed.

Although there were restrictions from the Cosmic Human Alliance regulations, preventing some powerful civilizations from forcefully seizing them, Xu Jingming was alarmed by the dark methods he found on the virtual world network and he became increasingly focused on the opportunity in the mysterious land!

*Hua.*

In a flash, in the courtyard of their residence, Li Miaomiao watched Xu Jingming board the cosmic spaceship. This X3 cosmic spaceship was a gift from the Blue Star Civilization to Xu Jingming, and it was usually parked in the yard. At that moment, Xu Jingming was taking the cosmic spaceship to the underwater base to cultivate using the gravity chamber and artificial star!

According to his plan, he would cultivate about once every three days! This would maintain near-maximum efficiency and also serve as an occasional 'rest' during his exploration of the mysterious land.

The Milky Way had a total of nine cosmic primary civilizations, the strongest of which was the Hengliang Civilization.

Of the 195 life-bearing planets in the Milky Way, the Hengliang Civilization had 93. Considering the varying levels of development of the different life-bearing planets, the other eight civilizations combined couldn't match the Hengliang Civilization!

Only the restrictions of the Cosmic Human Alliance regulations prevented the Hengliang Civilization from sweeping across the entire Milky Way if it was purely a case of the survival of the fittest.

"Your Highness, our team is fully prepared and ready to depart for the Blue Star Civilization at any time," a dark-haired man said respectfully inside a mountaintop building on a beautiful life-bearing planet.

A purple-haired elder, leisurely painting, nodded and said, "Prepare to set off, but don't rush. Before the end of the civilization protection period, we cannot enter the star system where the Blue Star Civilization is located."

"Understood."

The dark-haired man's eyes burned with passion. "According to our investigation, the star system where the Blue Star Civilization is located is very rich in mineral resources! They are even extravagant enough to purchase a virtual host, allowing all humans on the entire planet to enter the virtual world."

"That wealth is only temporarily in the hands of the Blue Star Civilization," the purple-haired elder said leisurely. "Without sufficient strength, one is not qualified to possess sufficient wealth. When the time comes, they will obediently cough it up."

"The thing I'm most worried about now…"

The purple-haired elder frowned slightly.

Suddenly, there was a message request.

The purple-haired elder touched the void with his finger, and a light image appeared, showing a purple-haired youth.

"Your Majesty," the black-haired man immediately knelt respectfully upon seeing the image.

The purple-haired youth looked at the purple-haired elder, with helplessness in his eyes. He said, "Uncle Cheng, I just received a notice from the Wuming Civilization."

The purple-haired elder was shocked. "What notice?"

"The Blackmoon Civilization's envoy team will arrive in the Milky Way 'Blue Star Civilization' in 39 days. They want our Hengliang Civilization to be responsible for the entire reception." As the emperor of the Hengliang Civilization, the purple-haired youth was also very helpless. Saying it was a notice was actually an order!

"The Blackmoon Civilization has its eyes on this new civilization?" The purple-haired elder was unwilling. This large piece of fat was being targeted.

"The Blue Star Civilization's mineral resources are very rich. In addition to the remaining mineral resources, their cash holdings exceed three trillion cosmic coins after the previous few transactions," the purple-haired youth said. "They don't care about ordinary new civilizations, but the Blackmoon Civilization is clearly targeting a wealthy new civilization."

The purple-haired elder sighed softly.

They couldn't eat this piece of meat.

"Uncle, you don't need to set off anymore. I will simply arrange an envoy team to accompany the Blackmoon Civilization," the purple-haired youth said.

"Alright," the purple-haired elder nodded, not refuting.

The message quickly ended.

The purple-haired elder instructed, "Dismiss the fleet."

"Yes," the kneeling black-haired man could only respond.

"Blackmoon…" The purple-haired elder's mood was complicated.

This was a terrifying civilization that had overshadowed the Hengliang Civilization for a long time. The Hengliang Civilization had to rely on its every breath and didn't even dare to bare its teeth.

As the most powerful civilization in the 12th star region of the Wu Hook Star Alliance, the Blackmoon Civilization possessed 89 star systems! Its strength was terrifying. If the Hengliang Civilization was a wolf, then the Blackmoon Civilization was a Tyrannosaurus Rex!