Chapter 42: About the World Wars

After recovering from the surprise, I grew curious about more extraterrestrial traces on the Earth. "Buweiro, are there still alien species from ancient times living on the Earth today? If so, where exactly are they?"  

"Hmm, there are a few. Let me tell you about a place everyone on Earth knows about. Beneath the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau 青藏高原 in your country lies an ancient alien species. They also have a base in the underground world of the Himalayas. Alien spacecraft often appear in these areas, and the locals are so used to it that they're no longer surprised. However, the news is tightly controlled and doesn't get out.  

Have you heard the legends of the Yeti 雪人in the Himalayas? In the past, when your technology was less advanced, you couldn't locate them. Even now, occasional sightings by locals still lead to nothing. It's not a technological issue. The situation is similar to what happens in Shen Nong Jia 神农架, or how this time we encountered each other.  

The Yetis seen by locals are actually experimental creatures occasionally released by alien species and later retrieved. That's why humans can never capture one.  

But there are exceptions. Once, in Montana, USA, an experimental creature released by an alien species had the misfortune of encountering an armed hunter and was shot dead. The aliens didn't hold it against the hunter but simply retrieved the corpse." 

I couldn't help but burst into laughter. Even aliens have their moments of carelessness!

Thinking about alien bases, my curiosity was piqued again. "Where are the alien bases in my country? Could you give me a rough idea of their locations?" I asked, realizing afterward that the question might have been a bit abrupt.

"Besides the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Himalayas, there are alien bases in your country's northwestern deserts, Xinjiang, Shen Nong Jia, the present-day Kunlun Mountains, and the primeval forests along the Earth's 30th parallel north," Buweiro replied: "Even if I didn't mention these places, humanity has already noticed some clues, so giving you a general idea isn't a big deal. However, I advise humans not to take risks out of curiosity—otherwise, you'll only bring trouble upon yourselves."

So that's what Buweiro meant. No wonder he spoke so openly.

After calming myself, I asked curiously: "Are there any other ancient relics preserved on the Earth? Not just sites left behind during brief visits, but ones with mysterious functions, like the pyramids?"

"Yes, there are. Have you heard of the Sun Gate in Tiwanaku?" (see Figure 42.1)

Figure 42.1: The Sun Gate of Tiwanaku in Bolivia

I nodded slightly. I had heard about it before. It was said to be a mysterious relic of the ancient Inca Empire. The Sun Gate at the site is enormous, seemingly beyond the capabilities of ancient human craftsmanship. During the Autumn Equinox, the first ray of sunlight passes through the gate. This phenomenon requires extremely precise astronomical knowledge, which raises questions about how ancient people achieved such accuracy. Could it have been...?

Buweiro nodded in agreement. "That's right. It's another masterpiece left by extraterrestrial beings when they departed. Their temporary stay in the area eventually gave rise to the oldest Inca Empire. The Sun Gate served as a simple framework for an interstellar teleportation device, hastily assembled before their departure.

At the time, there were more structures alongside the Sun Gate, but they have gradually disappeared over the course of history. The extraterrestrials used advanced technology to traverse vast interstellar distances and leave the Earth. Later, local legends arose, claiming that the Sun Gate allowed passage to another dimension."

"Ah, ancient times truly seemed more exciting. Humans could frequently encounter various extraterrestrials and might even be lucky enough to be taken away. Unlike today, where the mere question of 'whether alien civilizations exist' sparks endless debates with no conclusion."

After hearing about the vibrant and diverse lives on the Earth in ancient times, I couldn't help but sigh with admiration, even tinged with a bit of envy. I suspect I'm not the only one with such thoughts—many people on our Earth probably wish that aliens would take them away to explore the universe and broaden their horizons.

"Longing to be taken away? Do you think life after being 'taken away' would be like an interstellar vacation? Not at all! It's better not to overthink it. Creatures taken away in ancient times generally didn't meet a good end. Let me briefly tell you about a few different fates of those taken by extraterrestrial species, from worst to best." Understanding what I meant, Buviro couldn't help but smile wryly.

"The fifth fate is the worst—dissection, experimentation, and mutation. Although advanced alien civilizations can scan and analyze a species' atomic structure without the need for physical dissection, some extraterrestrial species have a particular fondness for dissection. If you encounter them, you're out of luck.  

The fourth outcome isn't much better. Being modified and sent on various expeditions, essentially as 'cannon fodder'. The final result is obvious.  

The third fate is being taken away as a trade commodity, sold to other extraterrestrial species for study. The consequences of this are numerous and depend entirely on luck.  

The second scenario involves being transported to an alien planet for scanning and research, then placed in a zoo-like environment for observation. These zoos are constructed to mimic conditions suitable for humans, with food provided daily. This outcome isn't too bad—you get to stay alive. If you're lucky, you might even find a fellow abductee of the opposite sex and start a family. Life would be somewhat similar to Earth's, though you'd still be a foreigner in an alien land without true freedom.  

Finally, the best-case scenario is encountering kind-hearted or principled extraterrestrials. After studying you, they erase parts of your memory and return you to Earth. However, this is extremely rare. In most cases, even if they don't die in a foreign land, they will not be sent back. After all, the interstellar journey is too long, 'alone in a foreign land', and they can only be a stranger in a foreign land and fend for themselves."

"'Alone in a foreign land'—you know Tang poetry from my country? Have you studied it?" I couldn't hide my surprise upon hearing Buweiro quote such an iconic Chinese poetry.  

"I didn't study it," he chuckled. "The nano-tech chip in my body stores vast amounts of data, which I can access and borrow as I wish. Your country's traditional culture is incredibly profound, and there are some places that the alliance needs to learn from. Many of your ancient scholars' works are highly admired, not only by our alliance but by other extraterrestrial species as well. They're captivated by the depth of emotion and artistic expression in those writings.  

For instance, remember when I mentioned Su Shi? Back then, an alien species was so impressed by his poetic vision that they visited the Earth just to meet him. Unfortunately, they found communication difficult, so they simply recorded a video as a memento and brought it back with them."

Buweiro's explanation filled me with a quiet pride for the brilliance of China's ancient scholars. Yet, comparing those geniuses of the past to today's academics—and reflecting on my own cultural literacy—I couldn't help but let out a bitter smile.

After reflecting for a while, I asked Buweiro, "You've mentioned many unsolved mysteries from ancient to modern times around the world, many involving extraterrestrial intervention. I'd like to know, during the two World Wars, especially the Second World War, which nearly sent humanity back to the Stone Age, was there any connection to aliens? From what you said before, it seems that you were involved in the later stage? Or, is it true that aliens want to destroy humanity through a world war, as circulated online?"

"Your human wars have nothing to do with the Interstellar Alliance or other extraterrestrial civilizations." Buweiro replied, "The two World Wars were entirely the result of humanity's own transition into the technological age, driven by ambitions of world domination, internal contradictions, and mutual slaughter. No alien involvement at all.  

What surprised us, however, was how quickly humanity advanced technologically during this period, rapidly developing nuclear weapons. The appearance of nuclear weapons caught the Alliance's attention—not because they were worried about humanity's self-destruction, but because they were concerned about the pollution of Earth. This prompted the Alliance to secretly intervene and dismantle the most inhumane imperial alliances.

As for the claim that 'aliens want to use wars to destroy humanity', it's pure nonsense—nothing more than widely circulated conspiracy theories. Some organizations have committed heinous acts and then blamed aliens to cover their tracks, as scapegoats, which is utterly despicable. When there's time, those conspirators will face consequences.

As I mentioned before, extraterrestrial civilizations have plenty of ways to deal with humanity, such as altering the collective consciousness of the entire species. There's no need for such complicated methods. However, there are indeed some extreme groups among humans who aim to reduce the human population. But you don't need to worry. For various reasons, these attempts are unlikely to succeed, as major global organizations tend to counterbalance each other.  

However, your country does face some risks in this regard. I won't go into detail, as that would interfere with your natural development. But I can leave you with two warnings: 'genetic modification crises' and 'cultural invasion'."

"Hm, those issues in our country—many of us can sense them, even without you pointing them out. It's as if an 'invisible hand' is secretly influencing the development of our nation. But I'd rather not delve deeper into this topic. Even if I figured something out, I wouldn't be able to publish it. And even if I could, it wouldn't go smoothly. Let's avoid unnecessary frustration and discuss something else." I concluded with a sigh.