What Lin Yuan saw was a basin resembling a hemisphere, not too large, with a diameter of about one kilometer. It appeared quite smooth, as if it were a cut-open chicken eggshell.
However, the formation of this eggshell was peculiar; it was not artificially crafted but rather bizarrely twisted by the three massive gorges he had seen earlier. Each gorge represented a distinct force that could not merge with the others, ultimately resulting in this strange landscape.
In the midst of this twisted power struggle, the center of the Magnetic Storm was formed. One could almost see the hemispherical basin below slowly moving and compressing. Although this process was gradual, every moment accumulated power. It was easy to imagine that when this power reached a certain threshold, it would erupt, ultimately creating a new Magnetic Storm. After the storm rampaged outward, calm would return, and the cycle would repeat.
In this brief moment, Lin Yuan had roughly figured out what was happening. However, greater doubts began to arise. For instance, was this place an illusion or reality? According to King Luo's previous introduction, the Monthly Assessment should manifest as an illusion. Yet at this moment, Lin Yuan suspected that this was indeed reality.
If it were not so, why did the rules of the Monthly Assessment completely lose their effect here?
Moreover, Lin Yuan realized that he was completely suspended in the center of this hemispherical basin, unable to move or escape. He had clearly been captured by the three strands of Primordial Magnetic Force.
If all of this were an illusion, then after the Monthly Assessment ended, he should regain his freedom. But if this were reality, he feared things would turn dire.
At that moment, Lin Yuan tried to contact the instructor responsible for the Monthly Assessment, but there was no response at all; it seemed he had been forgotten.
After a brief period of frustration and gloominess, Lin Yuan decided not to dwell on these thoughts. The urgent matter at hand was to find a way to understand his surroundings and eventually escape.
First, he could confirm that this place was indeed a massive deposit of Heavy Iron Magnetism. What remained uncertain was why the Magnetic Storm and fluctuations emitted from this Heavy Iron Magnetism mine repelled each other, resulting in such a bizarre situation.
Secondly, he could temporarily ascertain that as long as he wasn't directly impacted by the terrifying Magnetic Storm, his Intellect and Energy Engine mechanical components could function normally. However, it was also for this reason that his Mechanical Body had been completely captured.
Thirdly, it could be inferred that those Primitive Silicon-based Crocodilians likely possessed fluctuations similar to those of the Magnetic Storm due to their prolonged existence in this Heavy Iron Magnetism mining area. This presence of fluctuations prevented Lin Yuan's Auditory Radar from detecting them from afar—not because they possessed any powerful invisibility skills.
As for their spear attacks, they were undoubtedly infused with strong Meta-Magnetic Waves, which made Lin Yuan feel an intense lethality. After all, those spears, long immersed in Meta-Magnetic Waves, belonged to a powerful Magnetic Field. To put it in martial arts terms, they already possessed a very strong aura and pressure!
However, these Primitive Silicon-based Crocodilians should only be a small part of the whole; at least, they were quite different from the kin of Fat Three. Simply put, they could be considered mutated Primitive Silicon-based Crocodilians.
Fourthly, Lin Yuan had a question: since he could discover these mutated Primitive Silicon-based Crocodilians during the Monthly Assessment, then King Luo and the Mechanical Warriors should have noticed them too. Would they really suppress their curiosity? Therefore, it could be inferred that his current experience was not the first occurrence. This made things more interesting.
After roughly analyzing all the clues he had gathered, Lin Yuan came to a basic judgment: this unexpected situation was likely not a coincidence but rather a Side Hidden Mission outside the main quest of the Monthly Assessment. It should be noted that this time, the chief instructor of the Monthly Assessment, Snow Wind, was responsible for teaching two courses: History of Cosmic Life Development and Tactical Analysis!
Next, Lin Yuan carefully checked his Mechanical Body and found that while his entire Mechanical Body was immobilized, his Auditory Radar, Intelligent Brain Encyclopedia, and Energy Engine were all functioning normally. Perhaps he could use these to change the situation.
What Lin Yuan needed to do first was to use his Auditory Radar to search for the status of the Meta-Magnetic Waves below him. Then, based on the collected data, he would analyze and determine the timing and direction of the next Magnetic Storm using his Intellect. He knew that when that time came, he would definitely be thrown out by the Magnetic Storm. If he could maximize his Energy Engine at just the right moment and position, he might have a chance to break free from this constraint.
This plan sounded good, but Lin Yuan overlooked the effectiveness of his Auditory Radar. The Meta-Magnetic Waves were not ordinary Magnetic Fields; they possessed extremely strong interference capabilities. Essentially, despite his efforts, he would only receive extremely vague and chaotic readings of magnetic turbulence.
However, at that moment, Lin Yuan unexpectedly discovered a benefit: the core of his Energy Engine could weakly absorb these Meta-Magnetic Waves while operating. This absorption was not an ordinary magnetic attraction but a true integration into one entity—very slow and subtle. If it weren't for Lin Yuan's deep understanding of his Energy Engine, he would never have easily noticed it.
This discovery thrilled Lin Yuan because it was even more wonderful than his previous escape plan. Just imagine if he could control a certain amount of Primordial Magnetic Force; it would mean having a foundation to counteract the Magnetic Storm. At that point, he wouldn't necessarily need to possess strength greater than that of the Magnetic Storm; as long as he could move against its fluctuations, he could easily be propelled away—this principle of like repelling and opposites attracting still applied to the Magnetic Storm.
On one hand, if he looked further ahead and assumed Wakayama Yuan could master enough Primordial Magnetic Force, then his overall strength would surely reach new heights. At least when facing those mutated Primitive Silicon-based Crocodilians affected by Meta-Magnetic Waves, he wouldn't be so helpless.
Moreover, the changes brought about by this Primordial Magnetic Force could spark a revolutionary transformation within his Mechanical Body. For instance, he could use this Primordial Magnetic Force as a power source for an invisibility device or create magnetic gravity shields with it; it could also serve as an offensive means—there were countless possibilities!
Thinking about this made Lin Yuan even less inclined to escape; this was a tremendous opportunity! Such chances are rare and cannot be sought after. Even if the Monthly Assessment ended up being rated poorly, he wouldn’t care at all.
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