Chapter 2567: Blue Head
"Old Zhu, can you determine if there’s any danger here?"
Lin Feng looked at Zhu Tao and asked first. He was genuinely surprised, as even he couldn’t see what Zhu Tao had noticed. However, after thinking about it briefly, he was relieved. Now Zhu Tao had devoted all his energy to studying the mechanisms, so Zhu Tao could see what he couldn’t.
But his current concern was whether there was any danger here. He wanted to know what the situation was like; if there was temporarily no danger, it would help decide what to do next.
"Young master, from the current situation, there shouldn’t be any danger."
Zhu Tao seriously analyzed the surroundings and discovered that the mechanisms seemed to share a common trait – their activities hadn’t triggered any anomalies. This suggested there shouldn’t be any unexpected incidents here.
"Alright, Old Zhu, you and I, let’s explore and investigate this city."
After listening to Zhu Tao’s words, Lin Feng nodded and, after tossing this sentence, headed out with Zhu Tao to explore the deserted city.
Upon entering the city, they found it remarkably clean—absolutely spotless. What was particularly notable was not only that the buildings were metal, but even the ground was metal, and everything in sight was metal.
However, this metal was different from ordinary metal; it had a slight yellow tint, but it was very faint. Without careful observation, one might think it was silver. It’s impossible for them to determine what this metal is, yet everyone can see that it surpasses anything found above ground. This ultra-strong metal is definitely top-tier material, and the creation of an entire city with such metal is no ordinary endeavor!
The group followed Lin Feng’s instructions strictly. Although they didn’t encounter anything, each maintained a vigilant mindset. This city was too peculiar; it was uninhabited, giving them a sense of entering a ghost town.
Nothing happened on their way, apart from the eerie silence of the city—nothing particularly notable. Only when they reached the city’s center, standing before an enormous pyramid, did they stop.
Everyone fixed their gaze on the colossal pyramid ahead. Even though there were no markings on the pyramid, it was massive, much more spectacular than the pyramids of Earth. Not only was its size superior, but being made of metal, it was fundamentally different from the pyramids on Earth.
"To find answers, we must enter here."
Glancing at the pyramid, Lin Feng’s expression became solemn. Intuition told him that resolving the mysteries of this city of mechanisms required entry here.
At this time, everyone nodded in agreement, and Lingling stepped forward and spoke to Lin Feng, "If I guess correctly, the pyramid here is definitely the core part. As for what it contains, I’m unsure. But considering the city’s state, there may be unimaginable opportunities, just like those ancient mansions!"
Upon hearing Lingling’s words, Lin Feng’s eyes lit up, yet his expression turned even more solemn. He knew that, despite appearances, the area might not be simple. From ancient times, any ancient mansion was heavily guarded, usually accompanied by risks. Therefore, exploring it ought to be cautious.
"Old Zhu, over to you."
Lin Feng directed his gaze at Zhu Tao and seriously said. Since this was a city of mechanisms, everything should be connected to them. Hence, arranging in this manner made sense, as only Zhu Tao could help in such peculiar circumstances.
"Young master, don’t worry!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Tao nodded earnestly, aware that the situation here was unique compared to other places. The real danger might lie here.
After saying this, Zhu Tao proactively moved forward, soon arriving at a massive entrance under the pyramid. Undoubtedly, this was the entrance, and after examining it seriously, he stepped in without hesitation. Seeing Zhu Tao enter, Lin Feng and the others followed immediately.
To Lin Feng’s surprise, upon entering, nothing happened. They merely moved into a square hall with numerous passages on both sides leading in all directions. All the passage entrances were blocked by energy membranes, while in the center stood a metal sculpture.
The sculpture was quite peculiar, resembling an Earth angel, with large wings emitting metallic glints. In its hands was a giant sword with the hilt flanked by two coiled dragon sculptures.
Undoubtedly, this sculpture was the key to all the passages. So, Zhu Tao intended to proceed forward, but Lin Feng stopped him.
This situation was different; Lin Feng worried Zhu Tao might encounter danger. If it were Lin Feng, relying on his extraordinary luck would likely avoid trouble, but Zhu Tao was just an ordinary person.
Gesture to the crowd, Lin Feng slowly approached the peculiar sculpture. But just as he neared it, the sculpture’s eyes suddenly lit up, and red beams instantly swept over Lin Feng, scanning his body akin to an instrument.
After the red light scanned Lin Feng’s body, the peculiar sculpture unexpectedly spoke.
"Body matches the feature; pure blood percentage is ninety-three, meets the entrance criteria."
The statue’s voice was hoarse, devoid of emotion. It’s safe to say anyone could sense its mechanical nature—the voice was entirely generated by the mechanism.
Then, red light suddenly emanated from Lin Feng. Though faint, he couldn’t determine how it was formed.
"No danger, you should all give it a try."
Seeing no issues with his body, Lin Feng turned and addressed the crowd. If they intended to advance, passing this test was necessary. Failing entrance criteria wasn’t crucial; they could bring others through the Cave Heaven Mansion.
Seeing Lin Feng’s assurance, Zhu Tao and others were intrigued. They lined up before the statue, all passing the test, with pure blood percentages maintaining above eighty percent—meeting the entrance norms. Surprisingly, Tao Tao’s pure blood percentage was the highest at ninety-nine percent, drawing everyone’s gaze.
"Don’t look at me, I don’t know what’s happening,"
Feeling the stares, Tao Tao said embarrassedly. She didn’t know what pure blood percentage implied, nor her family background, leaving her clueless about this high percentage’s meaning!
Seeing Tao Tao’s unease, Lin Feng refrained from commenting. He turned and led the group through a slightly wider passage behind the statue. Despite the energy membranes, they passed through effortlessly, facing no obstructions or risks.
The group moved not far, reaching an inner hall of the pyramid, around several hundred square meters in size. The notable feature was the center—a transparent crystal body, unusually cylindrical, with blue light within, creating a surreal impression.
In front of the crystal stood a metal podium akin to a lectern—empty, its sudden appearance stark. Lin Feng quickly deduced its function; it likely served communication with the crystal.
Without hesitation, he stood atop the metal podium. Just as he did, before anyone could speak, something unexpected occurred...
The transparent crystal suddenly underwent changes; the dormant blue light inside frantically stirred, causing the entire crystal to radiate a dazzling blue light. This was just the beginning. Once the crystal turned entirely blue, something more astonishing happened.
The blue light within abruptly receded, and at that moment, a blue human head appeared in the crystal’s center. Vivid and lifelike, if not for the shimmering blue glow from the head, no one would doubt its authenticity!
"I did not expect, after all these years, someone has finally come."
Lin Feng and the others hadn’t yet recovered, but the head within the crystal spoke. The voice wasn’t from the head but projected through the room. Despite its mechanical tone, something within conveyed the head’s frustration, hinting there was a story behind it...