Scientific exploration alone no longer satisfied Jiang Cheng's thirst; he now craved a true adventure.

The mining operation that was about to begin was an adventure fraught with crisis.

Neptune's environment was not only harsh but also prone to wild storms at any moment.

Anyone on Neptune could carelessly be blown to unknown places by the winds.

This kind of environment, where dangers lurked at every turn, was exactly what Jiang Cheng longed to experience.

That's why Jiang Cheng was so eager to get involved personally and participate in the entire operation.

As Xiao was pondering Jiang Cheng's nature, the Pioneer had already come to a complete stop, docking in Neptune's orbit.

This time, the Pioneer could only bring Jiang Cheng and his team this far; from here on, it was up to them.

The environment on Neptune wouldn't allow the Pioneer to land.

The cold wasn't a major concern for the Pioneer, as its insulation was quite effective.

However, the fierce winds on Neptune made it impossible for the Pioneer to approach the surface.

With winds exceeding three thousand kilometers per hour, the Pioneer's massive body couldn't withstand such impacts.

Even if the Energy Shield enabled a tenuous landing on Neptune, taking off again would be a significant problem.

Thus, the Pioneer would stay in orbit during the operation, waiting for Jiang Cheng and his team to complete their mission and return.

During the mission, the Pioneer could only offer some remote support, helping Jiang Cheng and his team survey the nearby conditions.

If there was any danger, they could be warned in advance, but beyond that, there was little the Pioneer could do to assist them.

Without the protection of the spacecraft, they could encounter various dangers and might never return if they were careless.

When the Pioneer docked in Neptune's orbit, it was time for Jiang Cheng and his team to set out.

Jiang Cheng donned a specially designed spacesuit for the mission and stood before the special landing pod.

The spacesuit he wore was thicker than the ones he wore before.

This was to ensure protection against Neptune's cold, necessitating extra layers.

Despite the added thickness, the spacesuit wouldn't impede Jiang Cheng's movement.

Even though it was bulkier, it was nowhere near as cumbersome as the old-style spacesuits.

The new spacesuit sacrificed some convenience in exchange for enhanced protection.

This design proved advantageous, suitable for many extreme environments.

After designing the suit, Jiang Cheng initiated mass production.

As humanity ventured into extreme environments like Neptune, these suits became indispensable.

His team now had two types of suits to choose from: one lighter and less protective, the other more protective but less comfortable.

The choice between suits depended on the mission's specific environment, selecting what best suited the situation.

May everyone return safely this time; let's wish us all good luck.

Let's go, everyone! The Deep Sai Mission officially begins!

Jiang Cheng encouraged his fellow astronauts before issuing the mission start order.

This operation, codenamed Extreme Deep Freeze, was led by Jiang Cheng.

Following Jiang Cheng's orders, he and a group of five astronauts entered the landing pod, preparing to descend onto Neptune's surface.

Soon, the prepared landing pod carried Jiang Cheng and his team slowly toward Neptune.

Yi stood at the control deck's forefront, watching as the landing pod slowly vanished from view.

Here's hoping you all return safely!

He could only silently pray for Jiang Cheng, hoping they would have enough luck on their side. Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng sat inside the pod, gripping onto nearby handles, trying hard to stabilize himself.

The landing pod was rapidly descending, causing the entire structure to vibrate intensely.

The intense shaking left Jiang Cheng unable to focus on anything else, forcing him to hold onto the handles desperately, to prevent himself from being thrown around.

The severe tremor within the landing pod was mainly because Jiang had removed the shock absorption system, with the absence of cushioning devices, all vibrations transferred directly to Jiang Cheng and his team.

Jiang Cheng hadn't installed shock absorbers on the landing pod, not out of cost-cutting measures.

The landing pod was packed with various equipment, leaving little room, eliminating any space to install shock absorbers.

To enable the landing pod to perform its designed functions, Jiang Cheng had optimized the design to its limits.

Yet, even with all efforts, not all equipment could be fitted into the pod.

Faced with no alternatives, Jiang Cheng had to forgo the shock absorbers, barely managing to install all essential items.

Compared to other vital equipment, the shock absorption system was the only component that could be sacrificed.

Without the shock absorbers, the vibrations were only slightly worse, not impacting the mission.

Jiang Cheng and the other astronauts, having undergone genetic potion enhancement, had physiques far surpassing ordinary humans, making the vibrations bearable.

This situation resulted in all five huddling in the pod, enduring vibrations coming from the Zhou District.

Fortunately, the descent didn't last long, and the pod soon landed on Neptune.

The final landing was so jarring that Jiang Cheng almost regurgitated his breakfast, and the other astronauts fared no better, all feeling quite queasy.

Thankfully, all emerged unscathed, safely landing on Neptune.

The genetic potion-enhanced resilience allowed quick recovery.

Once everyone regained their composure, Jiang Cheng prepared to lead them out of the pod.

However, before descending onto Neptune, he had one crucial step to verify.

"Check the surrounding area's conditions, see if any storms in the Zhou District are approaching."

After Jiang Cheng finished speaking, an astronaut began operating the pod's equipment to survey meteorological conditions in the Zhou District and determine if any winds were heading their way.