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If there could be twinkling stars in this darkness, Lin Yuan believed it would be a rather gentle night.
Indeed, although the surroundings were pitch black and nothing could be seen, the turbulent winds within the atmosphere felt like a gentle breeze, allowing Lin Yuan and Claire to sense the breath of spring.
“Sir, this might be our best mode of observing the outside world. By analyzing the changes in airflow, we can sketch out the situation beyond. If we had more data and a more sensitive sensor, I believe I could even redesign an Auditory Radar suitable for observing in this Dark Nebula,” Claire remarked with a hint of nostalgia. Her words brought a smile to Lin Yuan's face. He didn’t do much; he simply focused on continuously compiling various scattered data he had collected and ultimately relayed it to Claire. Data analysis was not his strong suit, but fortunately, Claire had some expertise in that area.
Time passed slowly. The black bird formed by Lin Yuan's Third Combat Form glided steadily through the high skies. Due to the immense opposing air currents, his energy consumption was minimized; he could even remain motionless, floating along with the powerful winds.
This satisfied Lin Yuan greatly because if he had activated the Energy Engine, not only would it consume precious energy, but it would also attract unknown dangers like fireflies. However, now he had effectively reduced the risks to a minimum.
Throughout this process, Lin Yuan continuously absorbed the sparse Centrifugal Stone Energy from the atmosphere of the Dark Nebula. Although this energy was thin, the vastness of space allowed him to drift slowly and still absorb 100 units of energy every moment.
However, Lin Yuan needed a total of at least 50,000 units of energy to be fully prepared before he could traverse the Mysterious Wormhole and make his way back to Mechanical City. Therefore, he would need to stay here for quite a long time.
After about ten hours, Lin Yuan, who had initially seen nothing, suddenly spotted a flickering light below at some distance. It was as faint as a matchstick seen from hundreds of kilometers away, yet Lin Yuan captured it keenly. At that moment, his Auditory Radar also recorded this fleeting image.
“Claire, what do you think?”
Lin Yuan said gravely. This flicker of light was no illusion; it seemed that the Dark Demon Race did not possess any attack skills that emitted light. Thus, there could only be one conclusion.
“Sir, I can basically determine that it is either a warrior or a drone from Mechanical City. Based on the faintness of that light, it is approximately thirty kilometers away from us. Moreover, there is one crucial point: in this Dark Nebula, light can exist; it just lasts for a very short time. If special modifications are made to the light source, it might be possible to sustain it within this Dark Nebula.”
“Additionally, the appearance of this light confirms my initial analysis: there must be a base established by Mechanical City within this Dark Nebula. Sir, do you remember that massive Alien Battlefield? Perhaps you didn’t notice that it is likely elliptical in shape. This means that no matter which direction we moved toward initially, we would ultimately end up entering this vast Dark Nebula because it is a special black hole. Under the powerful and extensive gravitational influence of the Dark Nebula, other star routes would gradually close off like a ring; they are completely inaccessible. The only exit is that mysterious wormhole located right at the center of this ring!”
“If my hypothesis is correct, I can envision that around five to six hundred Mechanical Years ago, Mechanical City engaged in an astonishing battle against the Dark Demon Race there. The outcome was either a victory for Mechanical City or a pyrrhic victory; however, due to the resources above the Dark Nebula that Mechanical City desperately sought after, they had to establish a massive base in this region. That’s my conclusion: if I’m not mistaken, Hal and Bison must have also entered into this dark nebula.”
The analysis results from Claire appeared quickly, causing Lin Yuan to feel a moment of anxiety.
"So, Hal and Bison are in grave danger?"
"Indeed. Therefore, the safest strategy for us right now is to abandon the search for them. They do not have flight engines, so they cannot resist the immense gravitational pull of the Dark Nebula. Even if they do not encounter the patrols of the Dark Demon Race or the Mechanical City military, they will crash directly into the ground and be utterly destroyed, sir."
"I understand," Lin Yuan replied calmly. Although he felt helpless, he was aware of the reality. However, that brief glimmer of light had sparked his curiosity.
"Claire, can you analyze what caused that flash of light we just saw?"
"Yes, sir. That should not be an attack from some weapon but rather an explosion after being destroyed; otherwise, there wouldn't have been just a single flash."
"Very well, let's go take a look," Lin Yuan said decisively.
"Sir, this is very dangerous because that area must have the presence of the Dark Demon Race. More importantly, the Mechanical City military would also eliminate us without hesitation," Claire exclaimed.
"I know, but Claire, you must understand that it is unrealistic for a life to always be rational and calm. Sometimes, one must take risks and follow their instincts. When you eventually discover something worth sacrificing your life for, you will truly understand the essence of life," Lin Yuan said with a light smile.
Claire fell silent for a moment before saying, "Alright, sir. Your will is my guiding light."
Then, Claire controlled the Composite Wings and silently descended toward the location where the light had appeared, using the currents of air to assist her.
It was slow and gentle, like a black feather drifting through the pitch-black night.
Whether it was Lin Yuan's luck or because his actions were inconspicuous at that moment, as he slowly descended to the area where the light had appeared, he encountered no abnormalities and did not meet any of the rumored Dark Demon Race.
"Sir, should we continue?" Claire asked cautiously. This kind of blind exploration was indeed a significant test of one's mental fortitude.
"Continue. We need to land on the ground; we must find that wreckage. Perhaps it will bring us considerable benefits," Lin Yuan replied calmly. Yes, he needed that wreckage because he was certain that since the Mechanical City military could build a base here, their development and adaptability to this Dark Nebula must be quite strong. Therefore, that wreckage would definitely contain relevant mechanical parts; at the very least, there should be an auditory radar suitable for this place. If he could dismantle it and assemble it onto his mechanical body, he wouldn't have to rely on guesswork anymore.
In addition, Lin Yuan had another concern: if Hal and Bison were not dead but had unfortunately been captured by the military of Mechanical City, they might reveal his existence under interrogation. At that point, the military would only need to set up an ambush at the entrance of the Mysterious Wormhole to easily capture him or eliminate him on the spot. After all, this place was undoubtedly a military SSS Level secret, and they could not allow someone like him to slip in and out.
This was absolutely unacceptable to the military of Mechanical City.
If such a situation were to occur, Lin Yuan's original plan would likely need to be altered. He could not leave immediately; therefore, understanding everything about this place as early as possible became crucial. He needed to obtain the wreckage that had been destroyed.
As Lin Yuan continued his silent descent, he noticed that the closer he got to the ground within the Dark Nebula, the more abundant the Centrifugal Stone Energy became, almost reaching an absorption rate of 0 units per hour. One could only imagine how plentiful it would be at ground level. It was no wonder that the Dark Magic Core was so powerful, nor why the military of Mechanical City was so eager to occupy this area; this Dark Nebula was like a treasure trove brimming with spiritual energy!
His descent went surprisingly smoothly without encountering any Dark Demon Race. There were only two explanations for this: first, Lin Yuan was incredibly lucky; second, this area was controlled by the military of Mechanical City, and most of the Dark Demon Race had been eliminated and their bodies cast into space.
The second possibility was the more likely one, which made Lin Yuan extremely anxious. Fortunately, he did not need to activate the Energy Engine at that moment; his Energy Output was compressed to over 90%. In this special environment, he should be able to evade detection by the military's radar.
The entire descent lasted a full fifteen hours before Lin Yuan finally landed on the surface. This was unavoidable since it was over a hundred thousand kilometers from the atmosphere to the ground.
Fortunately, nothing happened.
The surface of the Dark Nebula felt similar to that of an ordinary planet, except for the abundant Centrifugal Stone Energy that allowed Lin Yuan to recover nearly two thousand units of energy per hour. At this rate, it wouldn't be long before he had all the energy he needed.
Next, Lin Yuan dared not slack off and immediately began a rather helpless search right where he landed. Yes, he searched in place, expanding outward in a circular pattern from his landing point while gradually increasing the radius to ensure he wouldn’t miss any areas or repeat searches. (To be continued.)
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