Chapter 962
Zhang Xiao: The Disguised Alien Project?
Sensing Zheng Zha's excitement in his spiritual world, Chu Xuan did not respond immediately.
Upon seeing the conflict, Chen Zilong felt someone touch him from the side.
This person reacted quickly, immediately changing the subject and asking follow-up questions.
"Wait a minute, you two. Putting aside the hidden mission, what does that have to do with our current identities?"
Zhan Lan explained, "Of course, it's because of the legitimacy of this identity and the inherent kindness it brings."
"It's like a faction."
"And most importantly, because they need us."
"After all, we really need to risk our lives to complete a mission."
That means either stealing the AllSpark from Megatron or destroying it, and in the process, saving the world.
"We are fighting for humanity, and that is an unchangeable fact."
"So even if they know there are some problems with our identities, they will pretend not to know."
"After all, we've tried our best to act like someone who has returned from the future."
"They may believe it, or they may not, but it doesn't matter."
"Because they know it in their hearts."
"Even if they determine the location of the AllSpark Cube, they don't have the ability to change the current situation."
"In the end, we are the only ones who can rely on you."
After listening and thinking for a while, Zhu Wen asked in confusion:
"But the US government knows we have problems. What does that have to do with Chu Xuan's goals?"
Zhan Lan explained:
"First of all, we are not robots."
Secondly, we possess special abilities, which we claim are the result of genetic evolution.
"Most importantly, we also possess a level of technology that surpasses that of the rest of the world."
So, all things considered, what do you think a human government would think?
"Or how do you view the eleven of us who suddenly appeared on Earth at this point in time?"
Zhan Lan's question made everyone behind her start to think.
Zhu Wen was the first to speak:
"The first possibility is that the identity we initially set is indeed from the future and has traveled through time."
"The second possibility is... aliens, or humans who do not belong to Earth."
After all, they had just encountered alien mechanical lifeforms not long ago.
"Since there are extraterrestrial civilizations, it is reasonable for humans who do not belong to Earth to appear on Earth. In fact, our special abilities are the best evidence."
"There are hostile aliens and friendly aliens; there are wandering aliens whose homes have been destroyed and aliens who are also human and possess future technology."
"Moreover, this world also has myths and legends. If their imaginations run wild, they could totally imagine us as characters from those myths."
Zhan Lan smiled and said, "That's right, that's exactly it. We can accept any identity."
"In some things, it's better to let them guess and fill in the blanks rather than say them themselves."
This makes it more believable.
"Especially some self-righteous smart people."
"This way, once they have confirmed it, they will be more willing to help and trust you unconditionally."
Upon hearing Zhan Lan's words, Zheng Zha and the others were stunned.
Is this the cunning of clever people?
It turned several times, going back and forth?
Just then, Cheng Xiao, who looked like an infant, suddenly spoke:
"Wait, everyone, there's something else I don't understand. The main quest only requires continuously obtaining the AllSpark for one hour. Why don't we try negotiating with the Decepticons and return it to Megatron after an hour?"
Before anyone else could speak, Cheng Xiao quickly added:
"Don't rush to criticize me. I'm not stupid. It won't work if it looks like a human, but what if it's another kind of alien?"
"This is what I thought of when Zhu Wen mentioned it. Don't we still have the Xenomorph and the Predator?"
“We can use bio-armor to transform into the Alien Queen, and then combine that with Chu Xuan’s transformation into non-action.”
"They could easily impersonate alien life, stage an accidental landing on Earth, negotiate with the Decepticons, and borrow the AllSpark for an hour of sightseeing. Wouldn't that be a win-win situation?"
"Then you just need to survive for thirteen days, isn't that simple?"
Upon hearing this, the people who had initially been prepared to criticize him were all shocked.
After all, this story, at first glance, seems to have some practical relevance and a slight possibility.
Zheng Zha, who was at the very front, couldn't help but turn around and look behind him.
Unfortunately, before this person could even speak, Zhan Lan rejected this plan, which was still in its infancy.
"In the original story, the Transformers are divided into two factions: the Decepticons and the Autobots."
One advocated conquest and tyranny, the other upheld protection and freedom; one was willing to sacrifice everything for power, the other was willing to sacrifice himself for his beliefs and comrades.
"Metron, as the leader of the Decepticons, is ruthless, ambitious, and a fanatic who believes that 'peace comes through tyranny.'"
"Such a leader would not hand over such a crucial item as the AllSpark Cube before he has fully conquered the Earth and transformed it into his base."
"And don't forget that the Supreme God is also interfering!"
Upon hearing Zhan Lan's meaningful words, Cheng Xiao, who had proposed the plan, gave a dry laugh.
At this moment, Chu Xuan's voice rang out.
“Zheng Zha, I can give up the hidden plot. But once we determine the location of Megatron and the AllSpark Cube, I will use nuclear weapons to probe and weaken them to a certain extent.”
Zheng Zha thought for a moment and nodded:
"Okay, sure!"
Zheng Zha agreed to Chu Xuan's compromise solution.
It was at this moment that President Roosevelt finally led the Central State team out of the downward corridor.
We entered a huge elevator.
At this moment, everyone stopped communicating telepathically and began to observe their surroundings.
Until several tens of seconds later.
The huge elevator then made a loud "pop" sound.
It only stabilized after a very strong feeling of damping and stopping.
Then the metal doors opened to both sides, revealing a unique underground world to everyone in the Central Continent Team.
Outside the gate was like another world.
At first glance, the surrounding area is made of solid granite, and the remaining exposed areas are made of steel bars as thick as a wrist.
This enormous space, with a ceiling height of forty to fifty meters, was filled with busy people moving back and forth.
The people walking hurriedly, some were soldiers, some were researchers, and some were maintenance workers in work clothes.
Of course, the most eye-catching thing was the hope that Roosevelt had just mentioned, which was also what Zhan Lan only saw after entering the building. It was a temporary metal platform, with two half-damaged robots standing in the steel mesh frame.
It's clear that without the support of the outer steel structure, these two robots probably wouldn't even be able to stand up.
This gives you an idea of how serious the injuries were to the two robots.
One of these two was enormous, almost reaching the top of this space.
Its half-broken body is over twenty meters tall, and despite its fragmented state, it has a highly recognizable blue, red, and silver color scheme.
The most striking feature is a symbol on its left chest, composed of red and blue with a silver helmet pattern in the center.
And this person is the absolute protagonist of this series of horror films.
The legendary leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime.
The much smaller figure, dressed in a bright yellow, was none other than the Bumblebee that Chu Xuan had imitated.
However, at this moment, these two looked like a composite of scrap metal, but due to their mechanical bodies...
Therefore, they are still able to make movements and speak with a strong voice.
"I only knew about the Autobots, but I never imagined that Optimus Prime was underground, and that he was still alive?"
"This would be a powerful boost!"
Zheng Zha said excitedly during the spirit-sharing session.
Saito looked at the battered man and asked uncertainly, "Captain, are you sure this is Qiangli?"
"I'm more curious about how Bumblebee is still alive. This time it's a real case of a fake meeting the real deal."
Li Xiao said with amusement from the side.
Looking at the varied expressions on the faces of the Central Continent team members, the current president suppressed his uncertainties, sighed, and continued:
"This is the last hope I have."
"Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots, and Bumblebee, the Autobot knight."
"The spark energy in their chests protects the current Base One from the effects of the AllSpark Cube and the Decepticon AllSpark radiation."
There was also one Autobot in Base 2. These three Autobots, while severely wounded and having destroyed many Decepticons during their struggle with Megatron and his allies for the AllSpark, were part of the fight.
"But in the end, they still failed. The AllSpark was lost, and the Autobots were almost completely wiped out. All we know of are the three of them left."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Zha really wanted to ask where Sam, the main character, had gone.
This person should clearly be Bumblebee's owner. In the original story, it was because of this relationship that Sam used his protagonist aura to help them obtain the AllSpark Cube.
And now, it is precisely because of Sam's disappearance that things have gradually led to this terrible situation.
Although Zheng Zha had doubts, he knew it wasn't the time to ask.
Chu Xuan stepped forward, his eyes fixed on the figure before him, and nodded, saying:
"Alright, now that our weapon security issue has been resolved, I only have one question left."
"Do you have any ideas on how to locate the current location of the AllSpark Cube?"
Roosevelt sighed and shook his head, saying:
"There's nothing we can do about it."
"Anyway, you should go and meet with Optimus Prime first. Maybe you can come up with a good solution. After all, we don't know much about your strength and abilities..."
"And, alas... these three Autobots probably won't last much longer either!"
"Whether it's their damaged bodies or their internal core, we have no way to repair them with our current level of technology."
After finishing his speech, President Roosevelt sighed again with a complicated expression.
Then the elderly man, who was temporarily acting as president, led the Zhongzhou team forward.
And as they continued to walk in.
With only half his body remaining and covered in injuries, Megatron finally lowered his steel head and noticed the group of people standing in strange positions.
Li Xiao and the others looked up and could see clearly.
This enormous blue and red robot immediately reminded them of the Jaeger robots from Pacific Rim.
Because they look so alike.
But a closer look reveals the truth.
The two are completely different.
Or rather, they are not the same product at all.
Because the Hunter mech's movements rely entirely on joint propulsion, both the torso and the engines of the limbs are encased in layers of alloy armor.
Even the most delicate of them, the rioting Crimson, was no exception.
However, the most delicate joint of this enormous robot was actually just a simple transmission mechanism, without any power source whatsoever.
Of course, this isn't the only unreasonable aspect.
In fact, back in the city, Chu Xuan and Xiao Honglu had already captured the Decepticon robots and conducted dissection studies on them.
It was eventually proven that this thing was not a technological product at all, but it happens to be inextricably linked to technology in human civilization.
But this Optimus Prime in front of me.
Compared to those they had seen and studied before, this was more than one level above.
It's like the difference between crude iron ore and nano-metals—one is like the sky, and the other is like the earth.
Optimus Prime's ice-blue mechanical eyes finally looked at President Roosevelt and greeted him very politely.
Roosevelt also asked the same question that Chu Xuan had just asked.
After Optimus Prime remained silent for a moment, before he could speak, a voice beside him screamed.
"Oh, no, no, no, we can't do that, President Roosevelt, but for now we can only protect the machinery in this base."
"So what you just said, once we leave this base, we..."
The one that directly refused was the bumblebee standing next to it.
Compared to Optimus Prime, who is only half a body, Bumblebee looks much better, after all, he is only missing a leg and half a shoulder.
But before Bumblebee could finish speaking, Optimus Prime's deep voice rang out again, interrupting him.
"Stop, Bumblebee!"
"Humans, I can fulfill your request. All you need to do is take out the AllSpark from my chest and radiate it over all your devices. With the protection of our Autobots' peaceful energy radiation, you will be able to resist the radiation infection from the AllSpark Cube."
"Only in this way can we approach the AllSpark and Megatron with sufficiently powerful weapons."
"Of course, this method is only temporary, and the effect can last for about a month."
It was at this moment that Bumblebee became excited again.
Although it's a mechanically assembled composite, it now exudes a unique sense of anxiety.
"No, Leader, you can't do this!"
"This will make your condition even worse."
"Your core is already damaged; if we remove it, it will consume..." (End of Chapter)