Starting Cultivation in Wasteland-Chapter 357 - 237: Landing

It isn’t so terrible for a spaceship to quickly collide with a planet, as long as it’s discovered in time.

The captain and the crew were very experienced, and through a series of emergency maneuvers, they managed to steer the spaceship away from the planet.

Only then did they realize it was just a satellite, and there was a planet not too far away.

Regrettably, this planet was listed on the Star Map as one with a "harsh natural environment, uninhabitable."

However, the fact that this planet is on the Star Map is good news; at the very least, the spaceship wasn’t lost in space.

Subsequently, they maintained a steady speed, awakening others who had gone into the Life Support Pod.

In the entire passenger cabin, Pan Yifu was the only one who hadn’t entered a Life Support Pod, but he had entered a Space Mecha.

There was another in the cargo hold who didn’t enter a Life Support Pod, but it wasn’t worth mentioning more.

Once the passengers woke up, the captain announced the decision to land on a planet called "Zarif."

This planet was the closest habitable star recorded on the Star Map.

People were already living on Zarif, but the entire planet was still in the "Pioneering" phase. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

The spaceship’s database held no more information; after all, it wasn’t an official database.

The pioneering phase implies some degree of unforeseen danger.

However, he had no better option; the spaceship’s Energy Blocks were running low.

According to the rules, once the captain makes a decision, others should comply; this is a principle of interstellar travel, the captain’s authority is supreme.

But there was also Pan Yifu on board, so gaining the support of an A-level Warrior was still necessary.

Others looked to Pan Yifu, awaiting his decision.

Pan Yifu pondered for a moment and spoke, "I’ve never heard of this planet, how long has it been undergoing pioneering?"

"There is no relevant information," the captain replied straightforwardly, "The Star Map shows that communication with the Imperial side can be made there."

Pan Yifu nodded, "If there’s an information transfer station, then let’s go."

Then he looked at everyone, "I assume I don’t need to explain the dangers of a Pioneer Planet."

"I hope that after we disembark, we stay united, facing potential dangers together."

"No problem," someone immediately voiced support, "Not only should we guard against wild risks but also against the Pioneer Team."

Someone then asked, "Zarif isn’t an Edge Star, right?"

Pan Yifu glanced at him, "Does it matter if it’s an Edge Star? We don’t have a choice now."

This was a plain truth; thus, everyone acknowledged the decision.

The spaceship began to accelerate, heading towards the star system where Zarif is located.

During the subsequent flight, someone glanced at Pan Yifu, gesturing towards the cargo hold: What about that one?

Pan Yifu slightly shook his head, indicating not to react for now—the person inside had combustible explosives.

Moreover, it was the base that wanted Youyou, not his personal will, and he didn’t intend to meddle further.

A C-level Warrior approached him, speaking softly, "Sir, she offended Kushnier Supreme."

Pan Yifu glanced at him, calmly responding, "That’s a matter for the Supreme to consider; I won’t overstep.’

What a joke, if I leave Youyou for Kushnier to vent, my chances of encountering trouble would be reduced.

After seventeen days in flight, the spaceship finally reached the sky above Zarif Planet.

As they approached the planet, the spaceship was noticed, and both sides established contact and communicated.

On Zarif, there’s a temporary Central Government, the Governor appointed by the Imperial, and the Elder Council elected by the Pioneer Team.

The natural environment there is acceptable, but there’s an abundance of Fierce Beasts, and intelligent beings who already understand using tools and division of labor.

The opposing side didn’t reveal more information, the Pioneer Team profits from the information gap, how could they make such a mistake?

The local temporary government also stated: We can accept passengers from the shipwreck, but you must not go out at will.

After contacting the Imperial and receiving material supplies, you must leave the planet within three days!

Otherwise, don’t blame us for being impolite!

During the conversation, the other party showed a heavy sense of caution, and their words weren’t very courteous.

However, Pan Yifu and other passengers thought that this was the normal response expected from pioneers.

Pioneering was already very tough and dangerous; they also needed to guard against the coveting of outside forces—offering to accept the stricken was enough.

Could they possibly expect special treatment?

Once above Zarif, the temporary government dispatched ships to guide them, but it was two small warships.

Seeing this, the captain gave a helpless smile, "They’re certainly not very polite, huh."

But there was no choice; those in distress must have the awareness of being distressed, and obediently follow the command.

However, the captain was cautious, and during the landing process, the spaceship did not shut down the Energy Protection Shield.

The small warships issued a warning, signaling them to disable the shield.

The captain replied irritably, "This is an unknown planet; there might be unknown rays or harmful gases. We’re just protecting ourselves."

The main cannon of the small warship exhibited energy fluctuations, apparently charging.

"We order you to immediately disable the shield, or it will be considered a provocation to the temporary government."

"We’re running low on Energy Blocks," the captain replied begrudgingly, "Lower the energy to the minimum level, that should be enough, right?"

Lowering the defense energy to the minimum is a form of respect for the temporary central government, and the lack of Energy Blocks meant they couldn’t hold out for long.

After some communication between the small warship and the ground tower, they finally acknowledged the spaceship’s response.

"I warn you, do not attempt any tricks, or we will initiate an attack immediately!"

The atmosphere between both sides was tense, but in the grand Interstellar Era, it was common for unfamiliar forces to be wary upon first contact.

The spaceship slowly landed at the dock, and the next moment, various heavy weapons on the dock were aimed at them.

Neither of the two small warships landed; instead, they hovered above the dock.

The control tower at the dock issued an order, "Deactivate the protective shield, everyone on the spaceship, walk out with your hands raised!"

"You may carry personal items, but no weapons! I’ll repeat, no weapons!"

"This is too much!" Pan Yifu was furious upon hearing these words.

He conveyed through the spaceship’s loudspeaker, "As a Warrior of the Imperial, I will not lay down my arms!"

"You already have an absolute advantage in numbers and equipment, so why demand us to lay down our weapons?"

"Haha," a malicious laugh echoed from the control tower, "Fools... Welcome to the Paradise of the marauders!"

’Marauders’ was the self-proclaimed title of the Star Thieves, and many passengers in the spaceship turned pale upon hearing this.

After barely escaping the Banshen Snake Corps, had they now stumbled into the Star Thief Lair?

However, some maintained their composure, as unexpected encounters were common in interstellar voyages.

Pan Yifu was one such person; he decisively ordered, "Fortify the defenses... Counterattack!"

The opposition thought the spaceship was already trapped after landing, hence their overconfidence.

The docks had land-based heavy weapons, and warships monitored from above; escaping into space was not instant either.

However, they hadn’t realized this spaceship was linked to a semi-military base.

On board were seven or eight military warriors, along with civilians associated with the base, many of whom were courageous.

In space, encountering Star Thieves meant there was no escape; there were only so many Space Mechas, and none could resist the vacuum.

On the ground, though, it’s another matter; at worst, they could die fighting, rather than dying in vain.

Someone shouted, "Their goal is the cargo, they won’t resort to lethal force easily!"

Another quickly urged, "Open the equipment bay, prepare for Mecha combat!"

This spaceship was indeed civilian, but a ship capable of intergalactic travel would undoubtedly have solid defenses.

Moreover, the spaceship’s energy protection shield had not been fully deactivated, though its energy was at a minimal level.

The control tower personnel laughed maniacally, then coldly commanded, "Attack the passenger cabin!"

Large-caliber machine cannons around the dock roared, the rain of bullets aimed at the upper passenger cabin of the spaceship.

Machine cannons from the two small warships also launched attacks from above.

But this assault remained more of a threat, as they did not resort to more powerful firepower.

The Star Thieves aimed to plunder, not slaughter.

The people on the spaceship were correct; the Star Thieves had already considered the cargo onboard the spaceship theirs.

Even the spaceship itself could be taken as loot.

This level of attack could damage the spaceship, but would not reduce it to irreparable ruins.

The deputy increased the protective shield’s strength decisively, smirking, "They don’t want us to lift off again!"

As a civilian spaceship, propulsion was limited; enhancing shield strength slowed the ascent.

With the spaceship in a stationary state, taking off required a process.

Strengthening the shield would prolong the departure time, granting the opposition ample time to detect intentions and respond in time.

By switching to more powerful weapons, they could blow up the spaceship!

The captain sneered, "And meanwhile, deplete our Energy Blocks... Once defense strength reaches the maximum, commence counterattack!"

Someone exclaimed in shock, "Are we really going to counterattack?"

They were facing Star Thieves, known for being ruthless killers, and now they were in the enemy’s lair.

With Energy Blocks running low, escaping was impossible; they were essentially meat on the chopping block.

Passive defense wasn’t an issue, but counterattacking, leading to enemy casualties, would they still survive?

The captain sneered again, "Can we survive without countering? Hope someone can rush out... this is the Star Thief Lair!"

Indeed, the interstellar spaceship captain saw things differently.

While others despaired at the thought of the Star Thief Lair, he considered that the Star Thieves wouldn’t abandon it easily.

He truly placed significant hope on Pan Yifu.

If this A-level Warrior could break through, the Star Thieves might hesitate to slaughter the crew and passengers before capturing him!

Thus, his current role was to create an opportunity for Pan Yifu to break through!

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