After a long time, Gaia finally managed to calm down.
"What should I do now?" Gaia deliberated momentarily.
Humans are selfish creatures, and Gaia was no exception.
"However... With my current capabilities, will I really be able to make it on Planet Mushu? I was almost killed by that Goblin just now!"
Recalling the life-or-death situation he was in just now, Gaia's face turned pale once more.
Then, a resolute look appeared on his face.
"I must report this discovery to the Federation and let them participate in the development. With the combined power of our world, we can easily conquer this new world."
Right now, Planet Mushu's only Stargate was connected with Planet Azure. However, in six months' time, the second Stargate would open. They had to seize the initiative before that happens in order to monopolize the resources and rewards available in this world.
"However!
"The Federation can only participate in the process of developing the new world. The one leading this operation must be me."
Gaia reminded himself.
After all, the Federation was just a united front filled with people with various factions and goals. Gaia was not a saint, there was no reason for him to be altruistic here.
If it were not for the fact that he could not do it alone, Gaia would not have benevolent enough to give the Federation a share of the pie.
The Federation could participate, but they would have to sign a series of unequal partnership agreements that would give Gaia the bigger split.
Otherwise...
Gaia would rather throw away this opportunity.
Gaia had made up his mind. He took out his cell phone from his pocket.
He quickly entered an encrypted number consisting of about 30 to 40 alphanumerical characters.
After steeling his resolve, Gaia clicked on the call button.
At the same time, somewhere in an unknown military base in the middle of
Seeing this, the secretary's expression suddenly changed as she hurriedly ran out of the office.
A middle-aged man with a cold expression hastily walked into the office and picked up the phone.
Gaia said, "Uncle, I have a shocking discovery that can change the entire future of Planet Azure!
"I'll tell you more when I get back. Right now, I need you to help me get through to the president of the United States. I need to talk to him face to face.
"Also, you'll need to mobilize a secret task force to ensure my safety. This relates to my discovery and my safety is key to ensure the success of this plan!
"I'm not joking! Just do as I say immediately! Now!"
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Five minutes later.
In a secret military base in the mountains of the Middle East, a convoy was seen speeding out of the base.
Ten minutes later.
The convoy had arrived in Jerusalem.
They had arrived at the location where Gaia was carrying out the secondary energy expedition.
Soldiers wearing camo combat gear and armed with assault rifles silently got out of the vehicles. They immediately split up to secure the perimeter, completely surrounding the mission location.
Then, they quietly hid, patiently waiting for their next orders from their superiors.
At that moment, inside the altar, that thick fog almost completely obscured Gaia's vision earlier had mostly dissipated.
He was slightly more relieved now. Once the thick fog completely dispersed, he could finally leave this dangerous place.
With that in mind, Gaia timidly looked at the stone gate.
Outside the stone gate, the goblins were still stalking the area, but luckily for Gaia, the altar was protected by a barrier. Otherwise, today might have marked his last day of being alive.
After a while, the thick fog had completely dissipated.
Gaia mustered up his courage and left the altar, walking in the direction he had come from.
After walking less than a hundred meters away, Gaia heard a distant cry.
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At this time, the five other members of the expedition team were anxiously searching for Gaia outside.
The leader of the team was a white-haired professor. Other than the tour guide, the rest of the expedition team consisted of this professor's students, including Gaia.
The only girl on the team was a slender-looking lady with a charming face. Her name was Millie.
The original Gaia had pursued Millie for a long time, but she had just been stringing him along. The relationship between the two had always been in this weirdly distant state.
Gaia joined this secondary energy expedition this time solely because he had received Millie's invitation.
"Are you sure that Gaia walked in this direction before you guys got separated?" Professor Chris, who was leading the team, asked worriedly.
Gaia had concealed his identity from Millie and the others, but prior to this expedition, Chris had been secretly informed by his superiors that the financial backer of this expedition team was none other than Gaia himself.
Without Gaia, the funds for this expedition would definitely be far from enough.
With that in mind, it was obvious that Gaia's background was anything but ordinary. If anything were to happen to Gaia while he was in charge, he would definitely be held accountable.
Professor Chris was a well-informed man, he naturally knew how powerful some of these large influential families were. He knew how easy it was for these people to make a person just disappear.
Just the thought of it sent a chill down his spine.
"It should be? I vaguely remember seeing him walk this way," Millie said with some uncertainty.
Before they had separated, she was busy flirting with the security guard of the team. She had been completely ignoring her so-called boyfriend - Gaia.
"I think we're worrying too much. This is just a desert. It's not like there are any cliffs for him to fall off of. What's the worst that could happen?
"Moreover, the tour guide also said that there's no danger in this area. Don't worry, Gaia's a fully grown man, he can take care of himself."
A boy named Herman in the team said nonchalantly.
He kept insisting that this place was very safe and that Gaia was going to be fine on his own.
However, in reality, Herman had actually asked an expert about this area.
Jerusalem had always been laden with territorial disputes. Many fanatical extremists would often lurk around the area and carry out terrorist activities.
"Maybe that Gaia kid was captured by some terrorist organization and made into a suicide bomber."
Herman maliciously chuckled to himself.
In Herman's eyes, anyone who was bedding his goddess was considered the scum of the earth.
Furthermore, every time Herman saw Gaia's handsome face, charismatic manner of speech, and decisiveness in his actions, he would be filled with jealousy.
Herman absolutely hated this man who was living the life of his dreams.
Thus, Herman was more than happy to take advantage of the situation and cause some trouble for Gaia.
"Then, should we go back and wait for Gaia in the camp?" Millie said cautiously.
Based on her tone, this was a decision that she forced herself to make after deliberating for a long time.
Professor Chris was hesitant, feeling extremely conflicted over this situation.
Just when everyone was deep in their own thoughts, Gaia suddenly ran out from the distance, grinning from ear to ear.