HLnovel Chapter 162 Delving into the Mystery and Unexpected Assistance
Chapter 162 Delving into the Mystery and Unexpected Assistance
After a period of rest and preparation, the elite team once again ventured into the Star Energy Mist. This time, they brought improved detection equipment, which could resist interference from the mist to a certain extent and conduct more precise analysis of the energy characteristics of mysterious objects and energy beings.
The starship slowly approached the mysterious object, simultaneously releasing multiple drones for comprehensive reconnaissance. The drones weaved through the mist, transmitting real-time images and data back to the starship. Through this information, the team discovered complex runes and energy lines on the object's surface. These runes resembled those familiar to the Alliance, yet possessed a more ancient and mysterious aura, seemingly telling a long-ago story.
As the starship approached within a certain distance, the mysterious object suddenly released a powerful energy surge, even more turbulent than before, directly impacting the starship's shields. The runes on the shields flashed with dazzling light, desperately resisting the erosion of this energy, but the energy was being consumed at an extremely rapid rate. Alarms immediately sounded inside the starship, and the crew frantically operated various instruments, attempting to stabilize the starship's condition.
Seeing this, the Star Guardians didn't hesitate to pilot their mechs out, flying towards the source of the energy fluctuations, trying to find a way to stop the energy surge. While dodging the attacks of the constantly emerging energy creatures around them, they carefully observed the mysterious object's reaction, discovering that whenever the Guardians approached certain rune areas, the energy fluctuations would briefly weaken.
Therefore, the Guardians decided to concentrate their firepower on these runic areas, attempting to weaken the energy output of the mysterious object. The mechs' weapon systems operated at full capacity, and beams of stellar energy accurately struck their targets. Under the attack, the runic areas underwent subtle changes, and the energy fluctuations gradually became unstable.
However, just as they were about to make a further breakthrough, more energy creatures swarmed in from all directions, surrounding the guardians. These energy creatures seemed to have become more ferocious and powerful; their attacks not only severely damaged the mechs' shields but also interfered with the mechs' control systems, making the guardians' movements slow and difficult.
At this critical moment, a mysterious fleet suddenly emerged from the depths of the mist. The fleet's warships had a unique design and exuded an ancient and solemn aura. Their weapon systems fired beams of silver energy, accurately striking the energy creatures that were attacking the guardians and instantly dispelling them.
The elite team was quite surprised by the appearance of this mysterious fleet, but they had no time to think too much at the moment. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the guardians quickly retreated to their starship, keeping a certain distance from the mysterious fleet and vigilantly observing its every move.
After dispersing the energy creatures, the mysterious fleet took no further action, simply hovering there silently, as if waiting for something. The elite team attempted to contact the mysterious fleet via communication channels, but received no response.
After some discussion, the team decided to send a small spaceship, carrying a signal of peace and goodwill and gifts, slowly approaching the mysterious fleet to express the alliance's goodwill and its intention to explore. As the small spaceship approached the mysterious fleet, the fleet still did not make any attack move, which relieved the team members slightly.
The messenger aboard the small spaceship carefully delivered the gift, displaying the Alliance's insignia and some basic information, attempting to establish a bridge of communication with the mysterious fleet. After a long while, the mysterious fleet finally responded; a warship slowly opened its hatch, gesturing for the small spaceship to enter.
With trepidation, the envoy piloted the spaceship into the warship's interior. Inside, the light was dim, and a mysterious aura permeated the air. In the warship's main hall, a figure appeared, formed from soft stellar energy. Its features were obscured, but it exuded a powerful and ancient aura.
The figure communicated with the envoy in a peculiar way. To the envoy's surprise, the figure seemed to have some understanding of the Alliance's situation and their current exploration mission. The figure told the envoy that this mysterious area was the ruins of an ancient civilization, and what they were guarding was the stellar energy secret left behind by this civilization. Once these secrets were unlocked, they could have a profound impact on the entire universe, but they also came with enormous risks.
The messenger swiftly returned to the starship with this information and reported back to the team members. The elite team fell into deep thought. They understood the weight of their responsibilities. The ruins of this mysterious civilization might hold stellar energy and knowledge beyond their comprehension, but how to acquire these valuable resources while avoiding unknown dangers became their pressing issue. Was the appearance of this mysterious fleet a blessing or a curse? What role would they play in exploring the ruins of this ancient civilization? All of this was shrouded in uncertainty. The elite team had to make careful decisions and continue their journey to find the true answers in this enigmatic stellar energy fog and usher in a new chapter of development for the Alliance.