Chapter 199

Faced with this powerful and cautionary energy fluctuation, Ava and Xavier did not back down. Instead, they held the fleet in position and sent out probes to approach the mysterious crystal first. As the probes drew closer, they continuously transmitted data back, and scientists discovered that the fluctuations seemed to carry an ancient and complex message. Xavier led a team of linguists and cryptographers to decode the message with all their might. After intense work, they finally deciphered part of it: this mysterious crystal was a Guardian of the cosmic order, and approaching or touching it without authorization could trigger an imbalance in cosmic energy, leading to unpredictable disasters. Ava and Xavier found themselves in a dilemma. They longed to unravel the mysteries of the universe, yet they could not disregard the safety of the entire cosmos. After careful deliberation, they decided to establish a special way of "communicating" with the crystal. Xavier led the scientific research team in using the equipment aboard the spacecraft to simulate a frequency similar to the crystal's energy fluctuations, transmitting a signal of friendship and exploratory intent toward the crystal.