Chapter 223: 224. Chapter 224: The Opened Gate

224. Chapter 224: The Opened Gate

A night passed quickly.

On the second day, before noon, the cultivators participating in this cross-dimensional travel gathered in the conference room early. Through a conversation among themselves, Li Yi also learned the names and identities of these people.

Xu Qiu Mei, a member of the cross-dimensional traveler organization, said to be recommended by people from the Golden Academy.

Qin Bing and Li Yi were external combat personnel of the Investigation Bureau, who obtained the cross-dimensional quota because of their great contributions, but the cities they belonged to were different. Li Yi was a member of the Tianchang City Investigation Bureau, and the other party was a member of the Tianshan City Investigation Bureau.

There was also a woman named Zhang Jing, whose background was unknown, but it was said that she spent a lot of money to buy a cross-dimensional quota.

This made Li Yi very surprised. It turned out that the cross-dimensional traveler quota could actually be bought. It seemed that capitalists were indispensable no matter where they were. However, he had some doubts. Since she could buy a cross-dimensional traveler quota, why join the first batch of cross-dimensional traveler lists? One had to know that exploring a new world as the first batch of cross-dimensional travelers was the most risky.

The second and third batches of cross-dimensional travelers were the safe ones because they had the information support of the previous cross-dimensional travelers and had a certain grasp of the new world.

As for the last man, his name was Tao Yuan, and his identity information was kept secret. However, from his serious and upright attitude, it wasn't hard to see that this Tao Yuan was 100% an expert from the military.

A group of five people, plus the captain Zhang Xun, made six people.

This was all the personnel for this cross-dimensional operation.

However, while Li Yi was sizing up the others, they were also observing Li Yi.

"Compared to yesterday, Li Yi's momentum seems to have become stronger, and the feeling he gives me seems even more dangerous. He is really a freak. He could clearly feel the progress of his strength in just one night. It was a good thing I didn't agree when that Xu Qiu Mei looked for me last night to join forces to get rid of Li Yi," Qin Bing glanced at Li Yi slightly, his heart sinking.

He had checked some information about Li Yi last night. It was very astonishing because this person's cultivation speed was too fast. He could kill Spirit Perception experts after only cultivating for a few months.

Xu Qiu Mei's expression remained gloomy at this moment. She was in a very bad mood because she didn't successfully find an ally, which meant that her cross-dimensional operation this time would be very unsmooth.

Now she was somewhat regretful.

If she hadn't stood out and made a move on Li Yi before, there would still be a possibility of easing things later. But now... even sitting here, she could feel the hostility, no, to be precise, the killing intent, coming from Li Yi.

How many people had this guy killed recently to have such heavy killing intent?

In fact, Xu Qiu Mei wasn't from the cultivation circle of Tianchang City, otherwise, she would know how dangerous Li Yi was. Even Gu Mengping, who had broken through to the Soul Realm, didn't dare to show his face when grabbing the quota from Li Yi, only daring to pressure the Investigation Bureau, all to avoid the mother behind Li Yi who made people feel terrified.

After waiting for two hours, when it was almost noon, Zhang Xun, as the captain, walked into the conference room. He said directly: "Crossing dimensions is about to begin. Pack your things and follow me. Remember, don't bring mobile phones, computers, or things that store important information, otherwise, they will be confiscated later."

Everyone knew this information because it was written in the cross-dimensional traveler manual.

The purpose of this was to ensure that Earth's information wouldn't be leaked to other worlds. Because you could cross dimensions and go, the other party could also cross dimensions and come. In order not to attract enemies to Earth, all important information couldn't be exposed.

"Alright, follow me," Zhang Xun said and left the conference room again.

Everyone didn't say a word and followed immediately. Zhang Xun brought them into an elevator in the building, and then took the elevator to the depths of the underground,

Zhang Xun led them into an elevator in the building, then rode it deep underground, descending at least six or seven stories. As the elevator doors opened, a wave of scorching heat rushed toward them. Just taking a single breath made it feel as if their nasal passages had been burned, an indescribable sense of discomfort.

Moreover, to the eyes of a Spirit Medium, everything in front of them was glowing red, as if they had entered a massive furnace.

"What terrifying cosmic energy; it's actually dense enough to affect reality. However, this burning sensation isn't real; it's because the energy is too concentrated. The cells cannot withstand such intense energy erosion and are being destroyed and dying, which is why there is a burning sensation," Qin Bing said, his pupils shrinking in shock.

"Under this kind of energy field, even Spirit Perception Realm cultivators cannot stay for long, otherwise, they would die from cell collapse, just like suffering from severe radiation," the woman named Zhang Jing said calmly.

"Is this the energy field of a top-tier Mystic Object? Truly terrifying; it has reached a level visible to the naked eye," Li Yi also revealed a look of astonishment.

Compared to this, the energy field of the Dao coins was simply insignificant, and the previous white bone mural was completely unworthy of comparison. No wonder a top-tier Mystic Object must be recovered, even at the cost of starting a war; if this thing weren't recovered and were just left in one place, it would be a disaster.

"Cross-dimensional travel requires a massive energy field to distort space and open a wormhole gate, and this requires a complete Mystic Object as an energy source to operate the cross-dimensional machine," Zhang Xun explained calmly. "The Mystic Object placed here is called the Feather of the Luan-Feng, a plume from the Luan-Feng of myth and legend."

He then reached out and pointed.

They saw that inside a glass cover on a machine not far away, a special plume was floating silently. The plume was not an animal feather as people understood it, but a plume-shaped construct condensed from pure energy, emitting a dazzling and brilliant light, like a small, man-made sun that burned incessantly.

The crimson energy field that had been able to burn everyone just moments ago was merely the light emitted by that plume.

It was impossible to estimate just how astonishing the energy contained within that plume was, and just how terrifying a creature possessing a full set of such plumes must be.

Li Yi could even imagine a Luan-Feng draped in brilliant plumes simply appearing above a city and flapping its wings once; the resulting energy storm would be enough to destroy the city and turn everything into scorched earth. No living being could withstand such a baptism of energy.

And all of this wouldn't even be intentional; just flapping its wings while passing by would cause such great destruction, much like a person stepping on the ground and ants suffering a devastating blow.

This was a difference in the level of life; it could no longer be described as a mere gap.

After realizing this, Li Yi fell silent. He now understood why so many people were in such a rush to cross dimensions.

Earth was too dangerous.

Low-level cultivators didn't know this information, so they could remain ignorant and fearless, but high-level cultivators were perfectly clear about it. Otherwise, they wouldn't have launched the cross-dimensional plan to seek a new place to survive.

Li Yi was very glad he had come on this trip; he had seen a corner of the world's reality and had gained a clear understanding of his own insignificance.

"The cross-dimensional gate will open in ten minutes. Before that, everyone will have a luggage bag containing some necessary equipment and an instruction manual. If you don't understand something, read it when you have time after crossing," Zhang Xun then said.

At this moment, workers wearing heavy protective suits walked over and handed each person a handbag.

After receiving them, everyone didn't open them to look, but held them in their hands and waited quietly.

During these few minutes, everyone was scorched by the terrifying energy emitted by the Mystic Object, the Feather of the Luan-Feng, to the point of being unable to bear it. No wonder the staff here, despite being cultivators, had to wear protective suits. Being exposed to the energy field for a short time was fine, but if it were for a long time, their bodies would definitely collapse.

However, Zhang Xun, as the captain, stood there motionless as if nothing were wrong.

Clearly, his body had evolved to withstand this level of energy erosion; after all, he was a powerhouse of the Soul Realm, and the advantage was still very obvious.

Li Yi didn't feel uncomfortable; he was wearing clothes made from the skin of a flood dragon, which provided a certain level of protection. He didn't feel very uncomfortable, only that his eyes had a sensation of being burned to the point of blindness.

Fortunately, ten minutes was not a long time.

"Time is up. Everything is ready. Start the machine."

"Machine started, currently absorbing cosmic energy..."

"Energy is charging: one percent, five percent, twelve percent..."

As the machine operated, the cosmic energy emitted near the Mystic Object was being absorbed in large quantities. The burning sensation in the surroundings was rapidly disappearing, and they could even feel a sense of coolness.

All this disappearing energy was gathered in one place, attempting to open the cross-dimensional gate.

"Fifty percent... eighty percent... one hundred percent. Energy charging complete."

"Open the wormhole, confirm coordinates, prepare to connect to unknown world code number 36."

As the broadcast sounds came through.

The next moment, in front of Li Yi and the others, a terrifying energy fluctuation suddenly occurred. Then, the space in front of them seemed to be torn apart, and a huge opening appeared. This opening then grew larger and twisted, eventually forming a circular gate.

And as time passed, the other side of the gate vaguely revealed the scenery and outline of another world.

Although it wasn't clear, it could be distinguished that there were mountains in the distance, rivers nearby, and the surroundings were lush and green. It was clearly a world suitable for survival, not a dead world.

It was just that the information revealed by this tip of the iceberg was not much, because due to the strong energy interference, it was impossible to send any machines over to explore. The only method was for cultivators to enter that world and explore.

"Connection complete. The cross-dimensional gate has been opened. Zhang Xun's team, prepare to depart. The gate will only be open for thirty seconds, please hurry."

The broadcast continued to sound.

The energy consumption to open the cross-dimensional gate was terrifying. Even the Feather of the Luan-Feng from myth and legend could only provide power for thirty seconds. Beyond this time, this Mystic Object would have its energy drained, be damaged, and eventually become completely useless. Therefore, to protect the Mystic Object and allow for multiple uses, the time for each opening of the cross-dimensional gate was very short, and the number of cross-dimensional attempts was also limited.

Of course, if there were multiple complete Mystic Objects providing power, the cross-dimensional gate could be opened for a longer time.

"Move out." Zhang Xun didn't hesitate; his figure flickered, and he rushed into the cross-dimensional gate at extreme speed.

The others didn't hesitate either and immediately set off.

Their speed was also very fast. For Spirit Perception Realm cultivators, crossing dimensions didn't need thirty seconds at all; ten seconds was enough.

Very quickly.

Everyone disappeared from the spot, left this world, entered the cross-dimensional gate, and headed toward an unknown and strange world.

"The cross-dimensional team has all departed. Immediately interrupt the energy supply and close the cross-dimensional gate to prevent counter-invasion."

The broadcast sounded, and as the machine stopped running, the portal connecting to the other world twisted for a while and finally disappeared.

And that Feather of the Luan-Feng was now much dimmer, and the energy field it emitted was also softer, not as scorching as before. It was evident that the loss from one cross-dimensional attempt was huge, and it was precisely because of this that every opportunity for cross-dimensional travel was very precious.

Fortunately, this cross-dimensional operation went smoothly, and no accidents occurred.

At least that was the case on this side.