The Mecha Driver Is a Cultivator

Chapter 400 - 174: Regional Cleanup, Land of Nightmares_4

It is worth mentioning.

Amidst constant changes, this radiant area is synchronously expanding, and wherever it spreads, the wind and sand come to a halt.

Qin Jin’s gaze swept across the surroundings.

At the horizon, temporary buildings were still set up, making it seem like this is a small research outpost that has undergone such changes.

With a slight thought, Qin Jin spoke, "Candle Kite."

The terminal light glowed as Candle Kite’s voice sounded, and during this task execution, her tone was a bit more solemn: "I’m here."

"Report it up; the Star Sea phenomenon appearing on the planet has an expansion nature capable of affecting the natural environment."

"Yes."

In reality, this was the first time Qin Jin saw a Star Sea phenomenon, but within the Martial Saint Stele, it was considered an old acquaintance of his, with quite rich experience.

The Federation’s method to tackle Star Sea phenomena has always been to understand and then resolve it.

After all, Star Sea phenomena are born of the Star Sea, and understanding them also deepens familiarity with the Star Sea, with related data being extremely valuable.

The location of this phenomenon was relatively close to Qin Jin’s landing base. He wasted no time, running at full speed, being the first task member to arrive here.

Now, as his gaze swept across, Qin Jin descended, stepping forward and walking into this resplendent radiance.

Shortly after he entered.

Personnel from the base started arriving in quick succession; some entered the glow alone, while others formed teams, and to prevent space equipment from being restricted within the phenomenon, even carried some special instruments, all entering within.

...

At the same time.

In the Great Wilderness.

Somewhere.

Outside a site of transformation, a team of nearly a hundred gathered, constructing a temporary resting place, they were researching and experimenting with the Divine Light.

This was a tribal group in the Great Wilderness, and this transformation drew the attention of countless people.

At that moment.

At a position distant from their camp, within the slight fluctuation of Divine Light, a small figure emerged.

Shi Cang!

An expression of excitement adorned his youthful face. Upon emerging, he heard noises, looked far into the distance, and suddenly saw the crowd.

In the crowd, someone also saw him, and exclamations arose.

The two sides stood silently, eyeing each other from afar.

Shortly thereafter, someone suddenly came to their senses, and shouts emerged from the crowd, "Capture him, find out why he can enter and exit here, that way, Lord Sacrificial Spirit’s task will be completed."

A word awakens the dreamer.

Figures sprang forth and swiftly chased after Shi Cang.

Seeing this, Shi Cang didn’t hesitate, turned, and ran.

Though his body was small, his speed was astonishing, with each step leaving a glow beneath his feet, enhancing his speed.

The distance between them did not decrease; instead, it tended to widen.

Seeing this.

The leader of the team retreated while sprinting, fetching a longbow from his back; he nocked an arrow made of bone, its tip ground sharp, his arm bearing Treasure Skill patterns, and now these patterns shone, concentrating power onto the arrow, the next instant, accompanied by the whizzing sound of breaking air, the long arrow shot forward.

Extremely fast.

Its target clearly being Shi Cang’s back but avoiding vital spots, intending to capture him alive.

The arrow reached.

At this moment, as if eyes had grown on the back of his head, Shi Cang sidestepped the bone arrow; in that instant, he reached out and grabbed it, his palm covered in a glimmer, with illusory flames rising, catching the bone arrow.

The power attached to the bone arrow clashed with the glimmering flames, a blast sounded, Shi Cang gripped tightly, and the bone arrow broke abruptly, snapping into two pieces.

Behind.

After releasing the arrow, the leader’s speed slowed down, unable to maintain pace, while others pursued.

Shi Cang glanced back, the bone arrow falling to the ground.

His eyes swept behind, gaze cool, speeding up once more, quickly vanishing into the distance.

Seeing this, the leader’s expression darkened: "Don’t chase."

"This kid is not simple."

Meanwhile.

On another end.

With no one pursuing behind, Shi Cang’s speed didn’t decrease, whispering to himself, "Grandpa Qi wasn’t wrong, the relations among tribes are complicated, encountering people from other tribes can lead to conflicts without restraint."

"After all, you walked out of that special place."

By his ear, the voice of the Enlightenment Stele sounded: "Little Shi Cang, you’ve gained much this time, now... you’ve achieved the goal of your journey, successfully entering the Dao Foundation Realm you talk about."

"Do you want to return to the tribe directly?"

"In the Great Wilderness, with so many special sites appearing, all tribes will be alerted, activities in the wilderness thereafter will become more dangerous."

Upon hearing this.

Shi Cang wore a thoughtful expression.

Nothing fosters growth more than traveling alone.

He thought, his face showing resolve: "No."

"Dao Foundation Realm is but the beginning of Lord Sacrificial Spirit’s transmitted magic technique, there’s still a long road ahead."

He glanced back, looking at the Divine Light connecting heaven and earth behind: "The appearance of these special sites within the Great Wilderness is also an opportunity; I must seize it, so that when I return to the tribe, I can give Lord Sacrificial Spirit, Grandpa Qi, and the others a grand surprise."

Amidst the exchange,

The small figure carrying a bundle moved into the distance.

...

On Thunder Star.

Within the Alternate Space.

Your Excellency the Observer continued his research.

In the vacant area at the center of the Divine Body, one glance revealed nine grotto heavens already formed, standing at special positions, creating wonderful links with each other, emanating an aura of perfection.

He analyzed diligently, though it remained a mid-stage realm level. Under a Divine Spirit’s full dedication, he quickly gained insight into the mysteries and realized them through imitation.

At this moment.

As the Thunder Proclaimer Observer’s thoughts emerged, the nine grotto heavens surged, casting brilliance towards the center, forming a light cluster, seemingly brewing something.

During this process.

Above the grotto heavens, further transformations took shape.

He wasn’t engaging in single-realm analysis but simultaneously multiple realms, multitasking to achieve perfect attributes across various aspects.

"Grotto Heaven, Divine Power, comprehensively understood."

His intrigued whisper echoed through the Alternate Space: "Inquiry Realm seems to be missing something, unable to fully imitate, resembling but not embodying."

"When Qin Jin returns, inquire with him."

Within whispers, he continued his attempts.

As a special existence that comprehended this world through Qin Jin at its birth, he had no issue initiating inquiry with Qin Jin.

Such was a Divine Spirit’s respect for unknown knowledge.

...

Figure entered the region of alternate light.

In the instant he stepped in, the light shrouded in front of Qin Jin, intertwining in alternate colors, the surroundings shift, clamor fills the air.

Scanning the surroundings, he appeared to be within a massive arena, surrounded by countless spectators. In the center, within a specially simulated field, volcanic eruptions continually occurred, where two mechas engaged in combat under such harsh conditions.

Outside the phenomenon region, upon first arriving, Qin Jin saw a seemingly similar scene through transformed light.

But now, he seemed to have entered a more detailed area, as if personally present.

"A very unique Star Sea phenomenon."

Muttering internally, amidst the commotion, Qin Jin spoke, "Candle Kite, can you still send messages to the outside world?"

"Currently, no."

Candle Kite’s response sounded: "The phenomenon region possesses a special magnetic field, affecting information transmission. Give me some time, I can establish contact with the outside, but... in doing so, it would exceed the limits of assistance I can offer you on an Academy task."

Qin Jin nodded slightly, maintaining his composure: "Understood."

Candle Kite accompanied him this time because he was executing the Academy task alone; her role was as a life assistant.

Involved tasks could offer some convenience and help, but unequivocally couldn’t dominate, or else... the grinding meaning of Academy tasks wouldn’t exist.

At the center of the scene.

The mecha battle raged fiercely.

At that moment, in silence, a special frequency of power approached Qin Jin, intercepted by the domain upon contact, the nearing force shattered instantly.

As it shattered.

The environment around Qin Jin dramatically changed.

Around him, the previously vivid [spectators] underwent changes; some bodies became incomplete, others grew additional limbs, fervent cheers turned to cries of panic, countless oddly-shaped figures started fleeing.

At the arena center.

The two battling entities turned from mechas into two hideous, grotesque monsters, the volcanic terrain became a nightmare realm, dreadful scenes intertwined, the two monsters formed, ceased combat instead charging toward the stands.

Like a dream becoming a nightmare.

Within this Star Sea phenomenon.

An event swiftly transformed into a calamity.