Chapter 369: Chapter 369: What Can Be Certain

In the meeting room, a long time had passed, even the tea in the cups had lost its heat.

The tea was cold, but no one was focused on the cups.

“Sigh, there’s really no need to be so alarmed, don’t you all agree?”

When Chen Xihe spoke, everyone in the meeting room turned their gaze towards him.

Watching Chen Xihe pull out a glasses cloth from who knows where, and slowly clean his glasses, for some reason, everyone felt reassured.

Putting on his reading glasses again, Chen Xihe tapped the documents in front of him with a finger and said:

“Even if we hadn’t discovered amino acids in Mars soil samples, we’ve always believed in the hundred percent existence of aliens, haven’t we?”

“What’s before us now is merely the likelihood that life in this universe may be far more abundant than we imagined.”

“In the same fixed star system, if amino acids exist in an environment like Mars, then there’s no need to mention other external star systems.”

Chen Xihe chuckled and said, “Who knows, maybe in the nearby Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy, we have neighbors.”

The fact that they could be called neighbors by humans meant they must be intelligent life, with no low degree of intelligence.

“This time, the discovery of amino acids in the Mars soil samples merely confirms the inevitable existence of aliens in the universe.”

Despite understanding Chen Xihe’s argument, the atmosphere in the meeting room remained somewhat quiet. The logic was clear, but thinking about the vast number of aliens in the universe was chilling.

“Then why haven’t we discovered aliens?”

Everyone nodded; this was currently the biggest question, one that directly touched upon the survival of human civilization.

“Cough, cough, let me, the old man, explain this point, since this is my area of expertise.”

“For existence beyond Blue Star, every country has conducted research into whether aliens are real.

From a probability perspective, the existence of aliens is a certainty.

And this report further proves the existence of alien life.”

“So, the biggest question that arises is why haven’t humans seen aliens.”

The old man took a sip of tea to clear his throat, then continued:

“I won’t discuss the United States’ Area 51 too much, what they claim to be alien corpses is nothing more than a show they’ve put on, and their black technology merely comes from Su’s past resources, meaning that, retroactively, Su might have actually captured or for some other reason, acquired an alien spaceship.”

“As for why we’ve never seen aliens, there are merely a few possibilities.”

More people leaned forward slightly, paying keen attention.

“Firstly, alien technology is far more advanced than human technology; aliens arrived on Blue Star long ago, after all, they’ve been observing humans in secret.”

“Just like when we humans discover new species; our first reaction is to protect them, then study them.”

“In this way, the mysterious disappearances of people could be explained. Research naturally requires samples and subjects.”

Chen Xihe and the old man exchanged worried glances.

Because, if this hypothesis were confirmed, then certainly, this secret meeting would be under their surveillance too.

“The second possibility is that humans might be among the earliest intelligent beings born in the universe, with technology more advanced than many alien civilizations.”

The old man sighed regretfully, “This possibility is the smallest, because the Milky Way Galaxy is not the center of the universe. Of course, the evolution of intelligent life isn’t something that can be achieved overnight, and humans aren’t entirely impossible as the most advanced evolved intelligence.”

However, neither Chen Xihe nor anyone else was very optimistic about the old man’s analysis.

The reason is simple; the evolution theory, when placed in the context of human civilization’s evolution, reveals many unreasonable aspects.

“The third possibility is that the universe is already highly affluent with civilizations and has formed a certain order, in which every new civilization holds essential significance to the entire universe, thus the Cosmic Civilization Alliance mandates a certain protection for civilizations without interstellar travel capability.”

“The last possibility is the one we researchers wish to see least.”

At this point, the old man’s brow furrowed tightly.

“This last possibility is the well-known Dark Forest Theory, where each civilization is like a hunter walking in the darkness with a gun, differing only in their equipment.”

“And human civilization has remained unscathed, possibly because more than one alien civilization has discovered human civilization.”

“Under these circumstances, none dare to fire first, fearing that lighting a torch might attract more formidable hunters in the Dark Forest.”

“I’ve said all I have, your turn to continue.”

After speaking, the old man only cared to keep sipping his tea, indifferent to whether it had cooled.

“Gentlemen, I firmly believe that we must accelerate our star system defense plan, the South Celestial Gate project.”

Everyone looked at Chen Xihe, without any objection.

Some even highly supported it.

Today is unlike any other; while facing those meteorite clusters, we must also guard against alien civilizations that might appear at any time.

Once an alien civilization appears, it’s certain their technology will be more advanced than humanity’s; there’s no doubt about it.

Like a rabbit, which is generally docile and timid and unlikely to bite even when teased relentlessly, humanity is no different.

After another half-hour of discussion.

“Let’s leave it at that. I’ll report all your thoughts and opinions accordingly.”

The lights in the meeting room dimmed, and only then did Chen Xihe and the others drag their weary bodies out.

Waiting in the research station all along, Li Qianqian quickly assisted her teacher upon seeing him exit.

“Teacher.”

“Sigh, I’m getting old, these meetings wear me out.”

“Take me back to rest for a while.”

Watching her teacher’s state, Li Qianqian was visibly worried.

Throughout this year, she’s noticed the decline in his health.

It was a clear difference, quite unlike a year ago.

“Teacher, should I call for a doctor to examine you?”

Waving it off, Chen Xihe said: “No need, who knows my body better than me?”

As they walked, Chen Xihe paused and told Li Qianqian:

“You’ve been with me for so many years, you’re capable of teaching students yourself now. Prepare your thesis, and graduate this year.”

“An eagle ultimately belongs to the sky.”

Li Qianqian opened her mouth to say something but couldn’t.

Her nose tingled, and her eyes turned misty.

She seemed to have thought of something, and Chen Xihe softly added:

“If you’re really not keen on teaching students, following that lad Mo Jingchun might be a good choice too.”

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