dmims Chapter 1112 First Entry into Another World!
Chapter 1112 First Entry into Another World!
At the same time, Gao Yao's consciousness sank into his sea of consciousness, facing the long-dormant system interface, and issued the final command:
[Confirm selection: Random anchoring, activate stable plane channel.]
"Om-!"
A deep, resonant tremor, seemingly emanating from the depths of the earth, was clearly felt even within the sturdy, sealed room. Gao Yao abruptly opened his eyes and looked out the window.
At the bottom of the sinkhole, the thick fog that had never dissipated suddenly began to churn violently, like boiling water.
At the center, a profound darkness began to emerge. It wasn't the pitch black of night, but a pure "nothingness" that devoured all light. The darkness rapidly expanded and swirled, forming a stable, dark vortex about three zhang in diameter. At the edge of the vortex, space was slightly distorted, radiating a chilling sense of instability, with occasional flashes of lightning.
The passage is now open.
There were no rays of light, no celestial music, only this deep, mysterious, and dark gate, shrouded in endless unknowns and potential dangers, silently suspended at the bottom of the snow-covered sinkhole. A cold wind swirled snowflakes past the edge of the vortex, vanishing instantly, as if swallowed by the darkness.
Gao Yao's heart pounded involuntarily. Even with his composure, he felt a strange tension and tremor in the face of this unimaginable scene. Had they succeeded? Was this the bridge connecting to another world?
He stared intently at the passage, his gaze sharp as an eagle's, not missing a single subtle change. Shadow Seven and the others held their breath, their hands already on their weapons and communication devices.
Time passed slowly. The passage remained stable, neither expanding nor shrinking, and no monsters or beams of light suddenly emerged from it.
“Azure Dragon,” Gao Yao suddenly spoke.
"The minister is here."
"As planned, the first step is exploration."
"As ordered!"
The order was quickly relayed. Moments later, several long "sighting tubes" covered with sheet metal and glass mirrors slowly emerged from the hidden opening at the edge of the sinkhole. These were observation devices designed by Gao Yao based on the principles of a periscope. At the same time, several specially trained swift birds, equipped with miniature beacons and simple air detection devices, were carefully released and flew towards the tunnel entrance.
Birds circled near the entrance to the passage, seemingly uneasy, but neither died nor disappeared immediately. Meanwhile, members of the Blue Robe Society, operating the viewing tubes, strained to observe the interior of the passage through a complex array of lenses.
However, the dark vortex seemed to absorb all light and probes, and the viewing tube could only see a blurry darkness, unable to discern any details.
"Your Majesty, initial observations indicate that the space near the passage entrance is stable, with no abnormal energy bursts observed. The vital signs of the birds are normal, and the preliminary assessment is... there is breathable air on the other side." Shadow Seven summarized the reports from various observation points.
Gao Yao frowned slightly. This is not enough, far from enough.
“The second step is to deploy the Pathfinders,” he said in a deep voice.
Essentially, these are dogs that have been trained, can recognize their owner, and can perform simple tasks. Using them for testing is perfectly normal at this stage.
Under the tense gaze of everyone, the first dog appeared in a dark vortex.
Disappeared.
Without any sound or light effects, the dog silently disappeared into the darkness.
Of course, there were also threads on the dog's body.
About an incense stick later, the silkworm silk emitted a slight vibration signal!
"Recycle!" Qinglong shouted.
The dog was quickly and safely retrieved, and a quick check revealed no problems.
“It seems that the other side is at least not a vacuum or a perilous place filled with poisonous gas.” Gao Yao breathed a slight sigh of relief, but his vigilance remained undiminished. “The environment may be similar to Earth, but the creatures, the civilization… are still unknown.”
He pondered for a moment, a decisive glint in his eyes: "The third step is for members of the Green Robe Society to enter. These members are all carefully selected, highly skilled, experienced, meticulous, and absolutely loyal to Gao Yao. They have been waiting here for some time, fully armed, wearing specially made lightweight leather armor, equipped with poisoned crossbow bolts, short blades, climbing tools, antidotes, dry rations, water pouches, and most importantly—signal fireworks and training falcons for short-range communication."
Gao Yao personally saw them off. Without saying a word, he simply glanced at each young and resolute face and said in a deep voice, "Remember your mission: confirm the living environment, make initial observations, never venture too deep, and never actively contact any unfamiliar creatures, especially... people. If you encounter any danger you cannot assess, retreat immediately. Your lives are more important than any intelligence. I will be here waiting for you to return."
"We swear to complete the mission to the death!" The twelve men knelt on one knee, shouting in unison, their eyes filled with determination and fervent worship of the emperor.
The figure disappeared instantly.
Then, the second person stepped in.
Then the third, the fourth...
Inside the command center, the atmosphere was almost frozen. Gao Yao stood with his hands behind his back, seemingly calm, but the hands behind his back had quietly clenched into fists.
Time seemed to pass exceptionally slowly.
About half an hour later, the dark ripples at the entrance of the passage suddenly trembled.
"They're out!" someone whispered.
Xunfeng was the first to stumble out of the vortex, but he quickly regained his footing and warily scanned his surroundings. Immediately afterward, all the team members returned. All twelve of them were there!
Gao Yao felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders and immediately ordered, "Quickly, take them to the isolation observation room! Give a detailed report!"
The isolation observation room was prepared in advance, located deep within the rock face, well-ventilated, and staffed with a doctor. After initial examination, Xunfeng and the others were found to be physically healthy, only somewhat fatigued and relaxed after a period of intense stress.
"Your Majesty!" Accompanied by Qinglong, the team members approached Gao Yao, their faces still showing barely suppressed excitement and lingering fear. "We...we made it through! That place...is truly a different world!"
"Tell me slowly and in detail." Gao Yao gestured for him to sit down and personally handed him a cup of hot tea.
The members of the Tsing Yi Society steadied themselves and began their report:
"At the other end of the passage, the exit is located in a dense forest. The trees are tall and of many different kinds, many of which I have never seen before. The sky is like dusk, with the sun, moon and stars, quite similar to our world. The air is fresh, easy to breathe, and the temperature is slightly cool, so it must be autumn."
"We appeared in a relatively secluded clearing in the woods, where it was quiet all around. As planned, we immediately dispersed and took up advantageous positions to keep watch, and sent two people to scout from higher ground."
"Initial observation revealed no signs of human habitation or large animal dens within a radius of several miles. Small animals, such as deer, rabbits, and squirrels, were present, not significantly different from native species, but seemed... more alert. The vegetation was lush, the streams were clear, and fish and shrimp could be seen in the water. We collected water samples, soil samples, and some plant samples, which have been brought back."