Having successfully broken through the heavy barriers of electromagnetic interference, the Explorer sailed steadily onward toward Earth like a giant vessel crashing through turbulent waves. Throughout this long return journey, the crew did not dare slacken for a moment, maintaining a high level of vigilance at all times. The goddess of luck seemed to look upon them with extra favor thereafter, as they encountered no further major crises capable of threatening navigation safety along the way. After a long and lonely interstellar voyage, the spacecraft finally entered Earth's azure atmosphere, landing smoothly at the designated Scientific Research Base like a homing bird.
The area around the base was already a sea of people, with countless citizens rushing from all directions filled with reverence and excitement. Representatives from all walks of life also stood in neat, orderly rows, jointly awaiting the triumphant return of the heroes. Accompanied by a faint mechanical sound, the hatch slowly opened like a trumpet of victory. Filled with joy and anticipation, Su Ran personally hurried forward to welcome them. The crew members stepped out of the spacecraft one by one, looking spirited. Though their faces appeared slightly fatigued from the prolonged voyage, their eyes shone with the radiance of pride and joy—a radiance resembling the brightest stars in the night sky.
"Welcome home, you are the undisputed heroes of all humanity!" With a warm and amiable smile, Su Ran shook ha…
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