CHAPTER 379: CHAPTER 337: MUTATION

Twenty-seven cubic rooms slowly rotated under the internal mechanical drive, like a massive three-layer iron Rubik’s cube in an orderly combination.

The loud sound of "clang clang" from the collision of huge iron machines became increasingly dense.

Gao Xuan stood with Yun Qingshang in the center of the cubic matrix room. According to the Six-winged Celestial Cicada’s sensing, this was undoubtedly the hub of all changes.

The Mechanical Battle Cicada gave Gao Xuan hints but wouldn’t directly tell him too much information.

Gao Xuan was very curious about the changes in the Yanshi Ruins, and he also didn’t know what good things the Mechanical Civilization had hidden inside.

Although he had the Book of All-Knowing, it was impossible to question about everything.

Based on the Mechanical Battle Cicada’s sensing and his intuition, he felt they should have discovered something good this time.

The Mechanical Civilization was far more advanced than the current human civilization, and its power was also stronger. The secrets protected by such complex means by the Mechanical Civilization must be formidable.

After all the metal cubes were rearranged, the wall in front of Gao Xuan and Yun Qingshang silently opened, revealing a long passageway.

Strangely enough, this metal wall had been perforated with dozens of large holes. Looking through the holes, they couldn’t see the passage.

"Quite impressive."

Gao Xuan couldn’t determine the principle behind it. It might be the special spatial technology of the Mechanical Civilization, or some marvel?

Before Gao Xuan could observe closely, he sensed someone approaching rapidly from outside. The speed was quick, evidently a Golden Powerhouse.

Judging from the surging, vigorous Sword Qi, it should be the Celestial River Sword Saint Jin Guangshan.

"You go first."

Gao Xuan gently pushed Yun Qingshang, sending her into the special passage first.

After Yun Qingshang entered, Gao Xuan then followed into the passage. By that time, Jin Guangshan had already charged into the room.

Jin Guangshan also saw the passage behind the metal wall. Although he didn’t know where it led, he knew it definitely involved the secrets of the Yanshi Ruins.

The Yanshi Ruins were very famous ancient ruins within the Alliance. For three thousand years, countless experts and scholars have rushed here to study it.

After countless explorations, even the Taiwei Star officials acknowledged that the Yanshi Ruins had no exploration value, and it was opened as a tourist spot.

However, changes occurred in the depths of the Yanshi Ruins.

Jin Guangshan locked his gaze on Gao Xuan in the passage. He was somewhat skeptical. Could this handsome young man really be the so-called protagonist, finding the key secret of the ruins as soon as he arrived?

No matter what the other party is up to, this secret is now his!

A cold smile appeared on Jin Guangshan’s old face as he charged straight toward Gao Xuan. No matter what skill Gao Xuan had, he wasn’t qualified to make a move against him.

The Source Power level on Taiwei Star is almost unrestricted. Jin Guangshan was confident he could crush Gao Xuan with a single finger.

The small-time Silver Sword Hero who could dominate a minor planet was nothing more than advanced cannon fodder in the Central Star Realm.

When they were still dozens of meters apart, Jin Guangshan pointed at Gao Xuan.

The massive and endless Celestial River Sword Qi surged forth directly towards Gao Xuan.

The white Celestial River Sword Qi layered upon layers, grand and mighty. Like a Celestial River falling from the sky, it had the momentum to sweep everything away.

Concerned about the secrets of the Yanshi Ruins, Jin Guangshan still wanted to capture Gao Xuan alive for questioning. However, he immediately sensed something was wrong. Gao Xuan’s Sword Intent felt weak and far-reaching like the sky, making his overwhelming Celestial River Sword Intent feel like it couldn’t exert force.

Though he had the upper hand in the clash of Sword Intents, he couldn’t overpower Gao Xuan. Even the following Celestial River Sword Qi was blocked by Gao Xuan.

Gao Xuan unleashed the Celestial Spirit Sword Qi, thick and heavy like a mountain yet fiercely robust.

No matter how surging and mighty the Celestial River Sword Qi was, it shattered before the Celestial Spirit Sword Qi.

The Tenth Layer Celestial Spirit Sword Qi had a fierce characteristic. Under similar power conditions, it forcefully shattered the Celestial River Sword Qi.

Jin Guangshan initially intended to capture Gao Xuan, hence he restrained his power. However, Gao Xuan’s released Celestial Spirit Sword Qi gained the upper hand in the confrontation.

Not only failed to suppress Gao Xuan, but Jin Guangshan’s advance was also blocked by the Celestial Spirit Sword Qi.

By the time he realized something was wrong and tried to exert more strength, the metal wall had already closed shut.

Jin Guangshan watched helplessly but was obstructed by the Celestial River Sword Qi’s collapse and missed the opportunity to enter the passage.

He was both angry and surprised, angry for missing the chance to enter the passage and surprised that Gao Xuan managed to withstand a move.

"It’s a marvel..."

With Jin Guangshan’s vision and knowledge, he immediately noticed that Gao Xuan’s use wasn’t of his own Sword Qi but borrowing a marvel to unleash it.

This was the only way it could be so grand and fierce, not much inferior to his own.

Jin Guangshan somewhat regretted that he didn’t go all out from the beginning. He should have immediately crushed Gao Xuan and charged into the passage.

Now that the passage was closed, the special spatial passage had vanished. No matter how strong he was, there was no way to reopen it.

Just looking at the destructive large holes in the walls, it was clear that violent means couldn’t grant entry into the mysterious passage.

Yanshi Ruins held great secrets of the Mechanical Civilization, far more important than Gao Xuan.

Jin Guangshan somewhat regretted thinking about capturing Gao Xuan alive earlier, missing a critical opportunity. He should not have made such a mistake.

He resolved in his heart that if they met again, he would not give Gao Xuan any chance. With the power of a marvel, it’s still external. It’s not something Gao Xuan can fully control, let alone compete with a Golden Powerhouse.

Jin Guangshan felt that the passage led to a special space layer, severing physical detection and observation.

It was conceivable that such a hidden space layer might hide important secrets of the Mechanical Civilization.

This alone was worth putting effort into here.

Such a special space generally doesn’t have multiple exits. Normally, Gao Xuan would have to emerge from where he entered...

Jin Guangshan decided to guard for a year or so, not believing Gao Xuan wouldn’t come out.

Within the secret realm of the Mechanical Civilization, Gao Xuan no longer concerned himself with Jin Guangshan.

Entering the depths of the secret realm, there was a wide and bright hall. The walls around were as clear and polished as glass. The floor was also made of this almost glass-like material.

The hall was filled with dense, pure Source Power, almost tangible, but there was no air. An ordinary person would quickly suffocate and die here. The overly abundant Source Power also eroded the cultivator’s body and spirit.

Just like anything in the world, excess is not good.

Too pure and dense Source Power would lead to Source Power poisoning in cultivators, thus assimilating with the Source Power.

Gao Xuan opened his Celestial Dragon Eye, activated Source Breath, and instantly adapted to the special Source Power environment.

Looking at Yun Qingshang, white scale armor appeared on her body surface, wrapping her tightly. Yun Qingshang’s state quickly stabilized.

"How are you?" Gao Xuan asked.

"I’m fine."

Yun Qingshang said, "The Celestial Serpent Transformation Scripture really likes this Source Power environment. I can stay here for a long time."

The Celestial Serpent Transformation Scripture, this marvel, was no less than the Celestial Dragon Eye. At a critical moment, it exerted a great effect, completely protecting Yun Qingshang.

The special Source Power environment in the hall even stimulated the Celestial Serpent Transformation Scripture’s special mechanism, making it absorb Source Power frantically, initiating some kind of evolution state.

As the owner of the Celestial Serpent Transformation Scripture, Yun Qingshang also obtained more critical information and higher authority.

Gained more understanding of the Celestial Serpent Transformation Scripture. Many previous doubts and stumbling blocks were suddenly cleared.

If it weren’t the wrong time, Yun Qingshang would have liked to sit down and cultivate calmly.

Seeing Yun Qingshang in good condition, Gao Xuan had the time to observe the hall’s situation.

In the center of the spacious hall stood a flying ship.

The flying ship measured a thousand meters from end to end, with a streamlined flying fish design. The black battleship surface was lined with protruding ridges and spikes, seemingly ship cannons.

The entire flying ship looked very fierce and hard, likely a multi-purpose interstellar battleship.

From its design style, it was very different from the mainstream human battleships.

A thousand-meter long battleship would be considered a miniature ship in space. But standing beneath it, a person seemed like a small insect.

Gao Xuan was a little confused, what was the Mechanical Civilization intending by hiding a battleship at the center of the ruins?

A battleship is the most complex combat weapon for humans, requiring over ten years of professional training to pilot. Even with that, it requires a thousand-person team and the assistance of a Light Computer to handle the battleship.

Such a battleship, even if given to him, was of no practical use.

Frankly, Gao Xuan was a bit disappointed. Such a colossal thing, even if given to him, he had no place to store it. Not to mention that a battleship required massive energy, auxiliary personnel, and strong logistical support, none of which he had.

Even if he were a billionaire.

Just as Gao Xuan was pondering, the Six-winged Celestial Cicada in his mind suddenly vibrated loudly.

The massive black battleship parked ahead also started producing a roaring noise.

Gao Xuan was also dumbfounded: This is, this is...