The warship did not, in fact, come directly to the open sea as Tao De and others thought. Instead, it first discreetly picked up Shen Shi at Hai City before coming here.
Originally, Shen Shi had no plans to contact the human elite now.
However, after observing them for a day, he gained a general understanding of the people on board.
The fact that they could serve as representatives of their respective countries, participate in the discussion meeting about the black sphere, and even sign numerous cooperative agreements, meant they held significant status and power. Having witnessed the prowess of these elite human beings, Shen Shi also realized he couldn’t let them prepare too thoroughly. This unexpected contact outside their plans would make it easier for him to take the initiative in the interaction.
Yes, Shen Shi’s approach was highly purposeful.
Exposing the warship under the space station and satellites was to test the reactions of human leaders. Sending a message to the entire world was to show his "intent not to hide," and what would come next would be truly important, even determining the fate of all humanity—the first contact!
At this moment, Shen Shi was seated in the captain’s room.
Through the projected screen of his personal terminal, he could still clearly see the reactions of the people outside.
Even among elites, differences appeared when faced with such unprecedented circumstances.
The most outstanding ones were Tao De and Villard.
Now, with the signal on the warship unblocked, everyone was actively contacting their respective countries. Compared to others’ panic or even some people’s incoherency, their reports were the clearest and most concise, even putting forward their own views and demands.
Then, they successfully gained the rights and qualifications to represent their respective countries in the first contact with the "alien."
"Begin as planned," Shen Shi said slowly, having adjusted his own state of mind.
The "Primordial Energy Map" in his mind kept surfacing.
The Primordial Energy on the warship, with the assistance of the warship AI, continuously surged into his consciousness.
Keeping his awareness highly clear, it even enhanced his control over every part of his body.
If not for this, he might not have dared to contact these human elites so soon because he used to be too easily seen through.
"Yes, my lord," Sebas bowed slightly.
As the warship’s AI, he essentially lacked personal emotions, but during this period of "familiarity," he had become capable of perfectly executing Shen Shi’s instructions.
The outer armor of the warship began a slow flow, like a stream of water being parted, revealing an entrance.
This change was naturally noticed by the representatives of various countries below.
Immediately, some people became even more panicked.
"Stay calm and mind your image!" Tao De intensified his tone as he addressed the people around him, "You are the representatives of humanity now, don’t do anything disrespectful!"
Villard was even more direct.
"If anyone ruins this contact, just wait for the entire Western Alliance’s retaliation!"
These two statements clearly took effect, as some overly nervous individuals gripped their arms or thighs hard, forcing themselves to calm down.
An invisible force field enveloped their bodies.
They could sense gravity, yet it felt as though they had lost it, slowly floating up towards the entrance emitting white light!
"Can’t understand it!" A scientist cautiously moved his limbs, his face full of shock, "Can’t feel how the force is being applied!"
They couldn’t feel any lifting force from below nor any pulling force from above, and the only thing they could sense from their bodies was the downward pull of gravity—even their clothes didn’t give the slightest sensation of floating.
Yet, they were flying!
One scientist even released his pen, watching it fall directly to the ground in amazement.
So, how exactly were they flying?
All the scientists showed bewilderment on their faces.
This was a field completely beyond their comprehension.
Secretly observing these reactions, Tao De once again emphasized in his mind the importance of understanding the "alien" technology. One of his superior’s instructions was to "learn as much as possible about the alien’s technological capabilities."
From this mere tip of the iceberg... it could only be described as unfathomable and incomprehensible!
Even as he had been trying to keep his emotions calm, he started becoming increasingly nervous.
No matter how "friendly" the aliens appeared, human history had long shown that when natives encountered "civilization," the consequences were predictable.
Right now, they were the natives!
Villard undoubtedly had a deeper understanding of this.
So he seemed even more nervous than Tao De.
In this increasingly tense atmosphere, they finally arrived at the "entrance." Observing from up close, they could feel the overwhelming awe as the colossal, mountain-like black sphere floated silently and steadily in the air, without a hint of tremor!
In comparison, human planes might not even count as "flying."
And as the foremost individuals began to immerse themselves into the entrance emitting a faint white light, Tao De subconsciously tidied his clothes.
Passing through brought no sensation, and once through, they entered a vast, open space.
They arrived at the same spacious area Shen Shi once entered.
"This should be the docking bay," Chief Engineer Lu whispered to Tao De, "a place for docking smaller crafts."
Tao De nodded slightly.
Only then did they realize they were still floating.
They could feel gravity, could sense direction.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Wogte." Suddenly speaking in the upright Eastern Country Language, everyone was startled, and upon seeing the being who made the sound, they involuntarily held their breath.
This was a being with white skin, tall and robust, over two meters high, with six limbs. Its lower body had legs much like humans’, but from its shoulders grew two pairs of arms, one pair hanging naturally, the other raised upwards.
The alien could speak Eastern Country Language!?
Though its appearance was drastically different from humans, it did not appear ugly.
Even the crystalline face, with jade-like features, gave a sense of symmetrical beauty.
Not to mention its tall, muscular body dressed in a tailored, fine outfit.
While Villard and others were still dazed, the prepared Tao De had already stepped forward.
Offering a slight bow.
"On behalf of the Blue Star People, I welcome you to Blue Star."
Villard’s eye twitched slightly, filled with regret.
He had been anticipated!
Besides, how outrageous! Could he represent the Blue Star People? Did he ask the Western Alliance?
Alas, late is late. Even if Villard were foolish, he wouldn’t contest Tao De at such a moment, much less foolish, and as for others, they could only try to maintain a friendly smile, as few of them understood the Eastern Country Language.