The Star Train's Journey Through the Heavens

Chapter 101 Star: I'm the toughest guy in Dragonbone Village!
"Sister Ji, Uncle Yang, what are your opinions?" Meng Huaifeng called out to the distance.

"Don't ask us, we're fine with whatever you want, you can make your own decisions." Himeko tossed her hair and put the equipment away again.

According to the analysis, the Mana Flower is not a purely natural product, but a kind of biotechnology. However, its composition seems to be somewhat fragmented. It is not the work of a single force, but rather a combination of at least three completely different technologies, one of which is dominant and the other two are auxiliary.

"Then I'll take my leave. I also need some time to improve and prepare," Meng Huaifeng said.

It's not impossible to try entering the Ape Vortex now, but there are too many variables and the chance of success is small. If it fails, we can only wait until the quantum leap is powerful enough to span two spaces.

"Hopefully it's not as awful a place as the Lighthouse," March 7 muttered.

However, these are not ordinary people. Meng Huaifeng narrowed his eyes and turned his head slightly. "Little Sanyue, I didn't turn on the team voice chat."

"You've been to the Big Pot Lid? Don't worry, our Dragon Bone Village is completely different from the Lighthouse." Fortunately, Bai Yuekui didn't care about what March 7th said.

March 7th gave an awkward smile.

"A big pot lid? That's a very apt description." Xing's eyes lit up.

"Where are your vehicles?" Bai Yuekui asked, looking around.

"Uncle Yang."

The time has come for you to shine in front of others.

Walter pointed his cane at the open ground ahead, and two armored vehicles appeared out of thin air.

"Matter reconstruction? What a powerful ability. Compared to Mr. Yang, the Awakened Ones in our village are far too weak," Bai Yuekui exclaimed in shock.

Based on this one move alone, Bai Yuekui felt that the man they called Uncle Yang was no weaker than himself, and perhaps even stronger.

"You flatter me, it's nothing. You can call me Walter," Walter said casually, adjusting his glasses.

"If Mr. Walter doesn't mind, I hope you can guide our village's Awakened Ones in their special abilities," Bai Yuekui earnestly requested.

“We are all part of a community with a shared future for mankind, no problem.” Walter put what he had learned to use as he went. Since he had already taught Lighthouse, it wouldn’t hurt to teach Dragonbone Village as well.

The group headed towards Dragon Bone Village.

After half a day, we finally arrived at our destination.

Longgu Village is located in a deep underground valley, surrounded by mountains on three sides, and its entrance is disguised as a natural rock crevice.

The first thing we passed through was a green grassland.

This is the first time I've seen such a vibrant scene since I came into this world; it's truly breathtaking.

"Such a large grassland, why not use it to grow crops? Isn't that such a waste?" Hongkou couldn't help but ask.

“Although the scarlet pigment content here is lower than in the outside world, it is barely enough for plants to grow, but the grains grown here are still inedible and will gradually turn people into flesh and soil,” Bai Yuekui explained.

“Although we have energy towers that can dispel and absorb the red mist, the larger the area covered, the more energy is consumed. There is no need to cover such a large area. The area of ​​arable land is enough to just exceed the consumption of the villagers of Dragon Bone Village,” Bai Yuekui continued.

Hongkou could understand; in the apocalypse, energy was extremely limited and precious. Like a lighthouse, most of the time it only maintained minimal energy consumption and hovered in the air.

After walking through a passageway, the view suddenly opened up before me.

A terraced field and a quaint little village appeared before everyone.

The bamboo and wood cottages, with their green tiles and upturned eaves, are full of the natural charm of the countryside.

Many villagers were out and about, and there were various shops, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

“Like a paradise, this place is much more lively than the lighthouse,” Meng Huaifeng exclaimed.

"Shall we go to the lab to talk first, or go to the village to rest for a while?" Bai Yuekui asked.

"Let's talk in the lab first," Meng Huaifeng said.

"Um, we shouldn't be needed, right?" March 7th asked, scratching the back of his head.

I couldn't understand any of this technical communication.

"You guys go have fun first," Meng Huaifeng said.

"Let's go!" March 7th cheered, pulling Xing and Zhu Zhuqing towards Dragon Bone Village.

Red Hair and Dawn didn't go; they were more concerned with resolving the apocalypse.

"Xia Dou, I brought back a few people. Please entertain them." Bai Yuekui said, tapping the communicator next to his ear with his right hand.

He then said to Meng Huaifeng and the others, "Come with me. There are two more of you. It's safe here now. You don't need to wear the gravity suit anymore."

Hongkou and Poxiao emerged from the gravity body, and Meng Huaifeng stored the gravity body into his spatial dimension.

Bai Yuekui led the group down another path and they arrived at a base.

After further in-depth discussions on Mana Ecology and the Ape Vortex Space, Bai Yuekui determined that even if the pioneering team's operation failed, it would not have any impact on his newly formulated, still immature plan to attack the apes.

Even if I don't help them, they don't seem like they'd give up. Why not increase their chances of success? What if they succeed?

After careful consideration, Bai Yuekui turned on his computer and retrieved all the files and research data from his previous entry into the Ape Vortex Space.

This is an opportunity, and I should give it my all without reservation. Even if we fail, it will leave me with valuable data and experience for my future gorilla attack plan.

"This contains the method I used to enter the Ape Vortex Space last time. It's a technique developed by a spatial ability user. Although it has many limitations and can only be used on a specific day once every half century, it should still be helpful to you."

"There's also some research data and speculations I have about the Ape Vortex Space, including the effects and changes my body experienced after I came out of it. If we can find out the cause of these changes and take preventative measures, it should be helpful for your actions after you enter the Ape Vortex Space," Bai Yuekui said without reservation.

Meng Huaifeng looked at Bai Yuekui's space technology data. With a foundation in map teleportation and quantum leap, it was not difficult to understand. Although it was not mature or profound, the research direction was completely different.

This gave Meng Huaifeng a sense of inspiration; a little research should be able to significantly advance his quantum leap technology.

As for other materials, I can understand them, but I can't do in-depth research.

"Sister Ji Zi, there's a part that might need your help with," Meng Huaifeng said to Ji Zi.

Although it seems they have the protection of the Pioneer, and the Vortex Space shouldn't affect them, it's better to be cautious.

"No problem, leave it to me," Himeko said. In a field the younger generation was completely unfamiliar with, it was only right to lend a hand.

"Then, Miss Bai, may I make a copy of these documents?" Meng Huaifeng asked.

"Of course," Bai Yuekui nodded in agreement.

Meng Huaifeng's phone directly connected to the system in Bai Yuekui's base, copied out the relevant data, and then sent a portion of it to Ji Zi.

"Unidentified signal detected. Blocking... Blocking failed. Please intercept manually!"

The alarm had just sounded in Bai Yuekui's base when he immediately shut it down.

With Meng Huaifeng's current technology, it's not a problem for him to bypass the cybersecurity of a newly established spacefaring civilization silently, but it will take some time, unlike Silver Wolf who can do it so effortlessly.

A brute-force breakthrough is still faster.

Bai Yuekui looked at Meng Huaifeng with a slightly more wary expression.

Are superpowers related to internet information really that strong?
The network defenses of his own base were practically non-existent in front of him. If he wanted to, Dragonbone Village would probably have no secrets at all in his eyes!

The robots and automated weapons in the base could probably be controlled by him at any time!

“If you want to conduct research now, I can provide you with a few research labs,” Bai Yuekui said.

"This is troublesome," Meng Huaifeng said.

After arranging things for everyone, Bai Yuekui immediately started disconnecting the internet, disconnecting the internet, disconnecting the internet for everyone.

Only the basic network in non-critical areas was retained.

……

the other side.

Upon receiving Bai Yuekui's order, Xia Dou arrived at the village entrance and saw three unfamiliar people.

There are only a few hundred people in Longgu Village, and everyone knows each other very well. If you don't recognize someone, they must be a newcomer.

"Here, here." Xia Dou waved to the three of them.

Looking at the little girl, who appeared to be around ten years old, waving at them, March 7th asked in confusion, "Little sister, are you calling us?"

"Hmm, you're the people Boss Bai just rescued, right? You're really lucky. My name is Xia Dou. Boss Bai told me to show you around Dragon Bone Village. What are your names?" Xia Dou asked enthusiastically.

"My name is March 7th, and they are Xing and Zhu Zhuqing," March 7th introduced.

"Come with me! Which settlement were you from before? How did you get saved by Boss Bai? Isn't Boss Bai amazing? I admire her the most..." Xia Dou chattered on and on, making it a little difficult for March 7 to keep up.

The group first arrived at the square in the center of the village, where more than a dozen elderly men and women were exercising. Some were spinning on the horizontal bar, some were swinging around by the neck with ropes, some were banging their heads against steel pipes, some were doing somersaults up and down the stairs, and some were rolling around like the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, each showing off their unique abilities.

"Your village is truly unique," said March 7, somewhat astonished.

This is the first time I've ever seen this kind of exercise; it's truly eye-opening.

“Everyone is used to exercising twice a day, morning and evening, for one to two hours each time. Only the elderly exercise like this to maintain their fighting strength. The training for young people is much more rigorous and brutal,” Xia Dou said.

"Hey, Xia Dou, who are you calling old men and women? We're still young. If it weren't for Boss Bai insisting on our retirement, believe me, we'd be better at slaughtering Devouring Beasts than those young guys!" said a burly old man with graying hair.

"Whoever admits it, that's who it is, hehehe." Xia Dou playfully stuck out her tongue at him.

"Little girl. These people next to you are the ones Boss Bai rescued?" The old man chuckled, not bothering with Xia Dou, and looked at the three strangers.

"Yes, Boss Bai asked me to show them around Dragon Bone Village." Xia Dou said proudly, as if to say, "See? Boss Bai thinks of me first when assigning tasks. Who is Boss Bai's favorite kid?"
Xing curiously walked over to the circle of steel pipes where the old men were banging their heads against, found an empty spot, and imitated the old men by banging her head against the steel pipes.

"clang!"

The old man next to Xing praised, "Good job! Do it again."

Xing smiled with satisfaction and slammed her head against the steel pipe with even more force.

"Dang~!"

The old man's eyes widened in surprise, and he said, "Not bad, let me show you my Iron Head Kung Fu."

The two men seemed to be competing, each head banging against the steel pipe louder than the last.

"Old Yan, keep it up! Don't embarrass Dragonbone Village in front of the newcomers!"

The others who had been bumping heads together stopped and watched the two compete.

"Dang~~~"

The nearly solid steel pipe deformed slightly under Xing's headbutt.

The old man, not to be outdone, unleashed his full power, his head seemingly glowing, as he slammed it hard. The steel pipe vibrated violently, making quite a racket, yet it remained undeformed.

"No... I can't take it anymore, little girl, you're amazing. I admit defeat. The title of the number one iron-headed man in Dragon Bone Village is yours." The old man was dizzy and could not even stand up. He sat down on the ground with a thud.

"Although your title isn't as imposing as my Galaxy Bat Man, I still accept it. Don't worry, I will carry on this title!" Xing said solemnly, hands on his hips.

"How do you carry it forward? By running headfirst into a Devouring Beast?" March 7th retorted.

"It's not impossible," Xing said, stroking her chin thoughtfully for a moment.

"What if your head breaks through the Devouring Beast's skin and gets stuck in its flesh?" March 7th asked.

Xing's eyes widened. Oh no, she could picture it! March, don't say such disgusting things!

"Grandpa, please take back this title. I can't bear it," Xing said sincerely as she helped the old man up.

"No, you've already won in front of everyone. How can I take it back just because you say so?" The old man glared and puffed out his beard.

"How about we have another competition?" Xing suggested.

"I can't compare, my head is still spinning, I can't compete," the old man refused.

Xing fell silent, feeling like she'd been tricked.

March 7th shook her head. "Really, that's stupid. I'm the smartest girl."

On March 7th, I walked to the lakeside and saw a person wearing a straw raincoat sitting cross-legged, with a fishing rod and a fish basket in front of him.

"Grandpa, you've caught a fish! Your float has sunk." March 7th kindly reminded him.

"I didn't tie a fishing float, so how could it sink?" the old man said calmly.

"Huh? If you didn't tie a float, how do you know if the fish has taken the bait?" March 7th asked in confusion.

"The hook is straight, so how could it be hooked?" the old man said calmly.

"Then why are you still fishing here?" March 7th was speechless.

"I'm not fishing for fish, I'm fishing for loneliness. My heart is as still as water, returning to oneness with the origin."

The overwhelming aura of pretentiousness was overwhelming, leaving March 7th completely dumbfounded.

"This is our village's secret technique of returning to the origin, which is to control emotional fluctuations and avoid being discovered by the Devouring Beast," Xia Dou said to March 7.

"So that's how it is. Hmm, it's much more sophisticated than the Lighthouse's method of controlling emotions." March 7th suddenly realized.

"Of course, our village doesn't forbid feelings, as long as you control yourself and don't go too far," Xia Dou said.

"Can I learn this Guiyuan technique?" March 7 asked curiously.

“Of course, anyone can learn. However, I’m not very proficient yet. Grandpa Yuanfeng, why don’t you teach her?” Xia Dou said to the old man fishing.

Grandpa Yuanfeng opened his slightly squinted eyes and said to March 7th, "First, sit cross-legged with your palms facing the sky."

March 7th sat cross-legged and blinked: "What does 'five hearts facing the sky' mean?"

"Palm of the hand, sole of the foot, crown of the head."

"That's only three hearts? What's next?"

Grandpa Yuanfeng's eyes widened in anger, and his calm heart was instantly stirred.

"Two hands and two feet," Xia Dou quickly whispered a reminder.

"Oh, oh." March 7th gave an awkward smile, nodded repeatedly, and posed as instructed.

"Empty your mind and feel nature; the blowing of the wind and the flowing of the water—immerse yourself in them. This is the unity of man and nature," said Grandpa Yuanfeng in a refined manner.

Empty your mind, empty your mind...

"Huff~, huff~, huff~"

A soft snoring sound gradually rose into the air.

"Rotten wood cannot be carved." Grandpa Yuanfeng shook his head and looked at Zhu Zhuqing, who was studying with San Yueqi: "This is a promising talent."

A fly flew past Zhu Zhuqing, who was sitting cross-legged. Without even opening her eyes, Zhu Zhuqing flashed her right claw and severed the fly's wings without harming it in the slightest.

Xing tried all the sports activities that the elderly people participated in, successfully gaining their approval and becoming one of them.

As darkness fell, the elderly men and women finished their exercise and dispersed.

Xing quietly walked up to March 7th and shouted loudly.

"Wow!"

"what!"

On March 7th, she screamed and woke up from her sleep, almost rolling into the lake.

"Ah Xing! Are you asking for trouble again?" March 7th's eyebrows shot up.

Zhu Zhuqing slowly opened her eyes, and Xing's actions were clearly visible to her.

"It's almost dark, and there's hardly anyone left here," Xing said, pointing somewhat aggrievedly to the deserted square.

"Huh? How did time fly by? What was I doing again? Oh right, Guiyuan!" March 7th scratched his head in confusion and asked Xia Dou, "So, have I learned Guiyuan?"

Xia Dou rolled her eyes slightly: "Learn what? You're asleep."

"Is that so? Haha." March 7th laughed awkwardly.

"Let me take you to eat first. You definitely won't be able to get this kind of food in your original settlement, well, except for the higher-ups," Xia Dou said.

Various types of ramen, flatbread, vegetables, and a limited selection of meat.

The food in Dragonbone Village was rather monotonous and ordinary for the pioneering team, but for people in the post-apocalyptic world, being able to eat this every day was already a great blessing.

Overnight, Meng Huaifeng had basically mastered the space technology that Bai Yuekui had researched. Compared with quantum leap, it was really too rudimentary.

However, it is a technologically backward planet after all. It is already quite remarkable that one person could research and develop it from scratch in just over ten years.

Researching a technology can take years or even decades, but learning it is quite simple.

Comparing it with quantum leap technology, as technology advances, a constant stream of inspiration also arises.

Meng Huaifeng unconsciously tried to fix and optimize the loopholes and defects in the space technology researched by Bai Yuekui.

This is also a learning process; true knowledge comes from practice.

It was already dawn, and Meng Huaifeng, who had been studying through the night for two days straight, decided to take a break.

However, Meng Huaifeng was not sleepy and planned to go out for a walk to clear his mind.

I stretched in the sunlight, and faint music drifted from the center of the village.

Meng Huaifeng followed the music to the square in Longgu Village, where he saw Bai Yuekui, who had been so dashing yesterday, now wearing a yellow vest and black hot pants, with her hair tied in a ponytail, dancing the square dance with youthful energy.

Beside Bai Yuekui, besides a few old men from Longgu Village, were Xing and Sanyueqi.

Others watched from the sidelines.

“Huaifeng, come on, let’s go together!” March 7th waved to Meng Huaifeng.

"Okay." Meng Huaifeng also planned to stretch his body.

Meng Huaifeng then grabbed Walter's arm: "Uncle Yang, let's go together."

"I won't go, it's not appropriate. You young people can dance." Walter was somewhat resistant, but Meng Huaifeng still pulled him over step by step.

“What’s inappropriate about it? Aren’t all the people dancing with Bai Yuekui in Longgu Village elderly? Square dancing is perfect for someone your age, Uncle Yang.” Meng Huaifeng grabbed Walter firmly without waiting for a reply.

They didn't let go until they pulled Walter into the square dancing group.

Although I had never skipped this before, thanks to my strong perception and control, I could easily imitate the movements of the person in front of me.

Walter probably felt that he would stand out more by standing still while everyone else was dancing, so he joined in after some hesitation. His movements went from stiff to fluid, showing his exceptional talent!
Himeko covered her mouth and chuckled softly beside her.

The square dancing lasted for an hour before finally ending.

Although he didn't break a sweat, Meng Huaifeng felt a sense of comfort.

"Did you find anything?" Bai Yuekui asked as he walked over to Meng Huaifeng, wiping the sweat from his face.

"I'm more confident about entering the Ape Vortex Space now," Meng Huaifeng said with a smile.

As they walked and talked, Meng Huaifeng jumped up, grabbed the horizontal bar, and started doing pull-ups.

“The real challenge lies inside the Ape Vortex Space; nobody knows what’s inside.” Bai Yuekui draped a towel over his shoulders.

“I have confidence in my companions,” Meng Huaifeng said.

"Anyway, I've reminded you many times already," Bai Yuekui said with a hint of helplessness.

You can't persuade them; you simply can't persuade them.

"Can't you just trust our abilities? Do you really want us to put on a show of the world collapsing?" Meng Huaifeng said helplessly.

“I wouldn’t mind seeing it. Of course, that is, without using high-tech weapons. Before the cataclysm, the major empires had quite a few weapons with the power to cause cataclysmic destruction, but they still couldn’t do anything about the Mana ecosystem,” Bai Yuekui said.

Meng Huaifeng rolled his eyes. Even the collapse of the sky and the cracking of the earth were not enough. They couldn't possibly have the pioneering team sink a continent to prove it, could they?
She'll believe it once the mana ecosystem is truly resolved.

"Star, March, do you want to play a game with me?" Xia Dou found March 7 and Star.

"What game? Hide and seek?" March 7th asked.

"How can you be so childish? I stopped playing hide-and-seek when I was seven." Xia Dou rolled her eyes at March 7.

March 7th's face stiffened; this little sister was not cute at all.

“That’s right, I stopped playing a long time ago,” Xing nodded in agreement.

March 7th pinched Xing's soft waist hard. Who was that playing hide-and-seek with Hook in the lower city of Beloborg before?

It's only been less than half a month, right?
"Then what shall we play?" March 7 asked, a little sullen. No matter what we play, let's see how your sister teaches you a lesson.

"Arcade games! Come with me. Boss Bai usually doesn't let me play much, but now that you want to play, let's see what reason she has to stop me." Xia Dou smiled slyly.

(End of this chapter)