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"Eden?" Dr. Chen Wen frowned, and the others looked at each other, clearly having never heard of it.

Lin Ye wasn't surprised; information about the "Observers" wasn't so easy to obtain. He changed the subject: "So, after all these years here, what do you know about this wreckage area? Have you discovered anything unusual? For example, areas with abnormal energy responses, or... wreckage with particularly intact structures, as if it contains important data?"

The survivors fell into thought.

After a moment, Li Sha hesitated before speaking: "There is a special place... About two kilometers to the east, there is a huge piece of wreckage, shaped like a hemisphere, with a very intact outer shell, almost without any damage. We tried to get close to it before, but we triggered some kind of defense mechanism before we even got close, and we were almost hit by energy rays. After that, we never dared to go there again. The energy reaction there... is very strange, unlike a normal ship power source."

A hemisphere? A complete shell? An unusual energy reaction?

Lin Ye's heart skipped a beat. This description sounded a lot like some kind of "archive" or "communication relay station" mentioned in the "Observer" log!

[...Information matching degree 78%...Suspected "Observer 7 Outpost" main database substructure...Recommendation...Prioritize exploration...] The whisper in my mind also gave a positive judgment.

“We might find what we need there.” Lin Ye looked at Chen Wen and Li Sha. “Do you have a map? I’d like to go take a look.”

"Are you crazy?!" Lisa exclaimed. "It's too dangerous there! And there are predators and wanderers everywhere outside!"

“Staying here is just as dangerous, a slow death.” Lin Ye’s tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable determination. “We don’t have much time to waste. I’ve recovered somewhat, I have the bracelet for protection, and…” He raised his right hand, not showing the fragments, but the meaning was clear, “…some means of self-protection. I need information about what might be in that place.”

Looking into Lin Ye's determined eyes, then at Dr. Wang, whose condition had just improved after receiving treatment, and at the faint hope that had been rekindled in the eyes of his colleagues, Dr. Chen took a deep breath and made his decision.

“Li Sha, get the map of that area and give it to Lieutenant Lin Ye.” He turned to Lin Ye and said solemnly, “Please be careful! We… will wait for you to come back.”

Although reluctant, Li Sha still operated an old terminal, transmitting a simple hand-drawn map marked with various danger symbols to Lin Ye's personal communicator (which had been slightly repaired and was functional).

"Thank you." Lin Ye accepted the map and compared it with the approximate location provided by the whisper in his mind.

“I’ll go with you!” Li Sha suddenly said, gripping the welding torch tightly, her eyes stubborn. “I’m more familiar with the structure of this wreckage, which can help you avoid some known traps and predator nests. Besides… more people means more protection.”

Lin Ye looked at her. Although the girl was thin, there was a tenacious spirit in her eyes. He hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Okay. But follow my orders in all actions. If there is danger, prioritize your own safety, understand?"

Li Sha nodded vigorously: "Understood!"

A moment later, with the heavy sound of the door opening, two figures, one after the other, silently merged into the murky, eerie light and shadow outside the wreckage.

Chapter 530 Database and Guardian

Leaving the faint aura of safety from the survivor camp was like stepping into a frozen tomb. The warmth in the air was instantly sucked away, replaced by a bone-chilling cold and deathly silence; even sound seemed to be swallowed up by this vast metal graveyard. All around, the shattered structures of ships, like the stark white skeletons of prehistoric behemoths, piled up, stretched, and twisted haphazardly. In the distance, a shifting band of light, composed of unknown energy, stretched across the sky, casting flickering colors that lengthened and distorted the shadows of all these wrecks, turning them into grotesque, predatory phantoms.

Lin Ye took a deep breath of the cold air and activated the small environmental stabilization bracelet on his wrist. A barely visible, weak force field instantly unfolded, enveloping him and shielding him from some of the chill and potential radiation contamination. Beside him, Li Sha skillfully inspected her "antique" equipment... a makeshift protective suit pieced together from key components of a discarded spacesuit. Although it looked bulky and was covered in repairs, its crucial sealing and basic life-sustaining functions were still intact. On her back was an engineering welding torch, barely thinner than her arm, its muzzle flashing a faint light, ready to spew out high-temperature flames at any moment. And in her hand, the energy detector, cobbled together from parts and with a cracked screen, emitted intermittent, faint beeps, like a blind man's cane groping in the dark.

“Follow me, this way.” Li Sha lowered her voice, almost whispering, as she pointed to a narrow path obscured by a huge, rusty pipe. “This route is relatively hidden, bypassing three known areas frequented by predators, as well as two energy turbulence points.”

Lin Ye nodded without speaking, simply adjusting his breathing as he followed behind her. He scanned every shadowy corner that might conceal danger with his sharp gaze, while silently communicating with that dormant presence in his mind... [whispering]... constantly confirming the alignment between Li Sha's chosen path and the incomplete map in his mind.

[...Route confirmed feasible...78% match with existing map data...Slight spatial ripple detected 300 meters ahead, suspected to be an unstable spatial rift...Right turn and detour for 70 meters recommended...]

Like ghosts, the two moved swiftly through this labyrinth of steel and death. Li Sha's familiarity with the place far exceeded Lin Ye's expectations. Like a raccoon dog darting through its own backyard, she could always find passages half-hidden by abandoned objects in seemingly hopeless situations, or use the massive mechanical structures as cover to skillfully avoid areas that emitted ominous buzzing sounds, whose energy flickered erratically and were on the verge of collapse, as well as places with piles of bones at their entrances, emitting a strong stench of decay, clearly the nests of some kind of parasite.

Unexpectedly, two lone, moth-like parasites, seemingly attracted by a faint energy fluctuation leaked from the life support system of Lisa's protective suit, silently glided out from a pile of cable wreckage and pounced on Lisa's back! Their wingspans were nearly a meter, and their mouthparts gleamed coldly.

"Watch out!" The moment Lisa's detector emitted a sharp beep, she turned around abruptly and almost instinctively raised her heavy welding torch, trying to aim.

But Lin Ye was even faster! He didn't even use the power of the fragment within him, relying solely on his honed physique and precise judgment of the battle situation. The instant Li Sha's voice rang out, he blurred, leaving a blurry afterimage, closing in like a ghost. His left hand (thanks to the repair fluid, although not fully recovered, it could already exert some force) was like a knife, precisely slashing at the weak point where the first moth parasite's neck carapace and soft tissue connected. At the same time, his right foot, like a cannonball, whistled through the air, kicking the second parasite hard in the chest and abdomen, the immense force sending it flying through the air, crashing precisely into a sharp, spear-like metal stump sticking out diagonally beside it!

"Crack!" That was the crisp sound of the shell shattering and the neck bone breaking.

"Thud!" That was the dull, teeth-grinding sound of a metal spike piercing through the body.

Two soft sounds occurred almost simultaneously. The two parasites, which had been aggressive just a second ago, were completely lifeless and collapsed to the ground the next second, unable to even utter a warning screech.

Li Sha remained in the aiming stance, the welding torch trembling slightly with tension. She stared dumbfounded at the scene before her, then glanced at Lin Ye, whose expression remained calm, as if he had merely swatted two mosquitoes. She knew the United Empire's marines were elite, but the inhuman speed, explosive power, and near-terrifying precision Lin Ye had just displayed completely shattered her understanding of human combat ability. Was this truly a level achievable through training? Moreover, the techniques he had used, while showing traces of Imperial military combat, seemed simplified and refined, incorporating a more efficient, direct, and deadly killing method.

"Let's go." Lin Ye shook his left hand, brushing off some sticky and strange dark green fluid that had gotten on it, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly. The sudden outburst had aggravated the wounds on his chest and arms that hadn't fully healed, sending a dull ache through him, but it was still within a tolerable range.

"Oh... okay, okay." Li Sha finally snapped out of her shock, quickly put down her welding torch, and jogged to catch up with Lin Ye. When she looked at Lin Ye's back again, her eyes held not only the previous cooperation and caution, but also an indescribable awe. Just who is this guy?

With Li Sha, the "living map," providing precise directions, and Lin Ye, the "god of death," protecting them, their progress was extremely efficient. About forty minutes later, the two arrived safely near their destination.

Hiding behind a huge, jagged-edged warship armor plate, the two cautiously peeked out and looked ahead.

Suddenly, the view opened up before them. It was a relatively open "plaza," its surface paved with a smooth, mirror-like black material, starkly contrasting with the surrounding clutter, as if it had been deliberately cleaned and maintained. In the center of the plaza stood the building Li Sha had described earlier... a perfect hemispherical sphere. It was entirely silver-gray, its surface so smooth that there wasn't a single seam or window, like a drop of mercury fallen from the sky. Only near the bottom were there a few structurally complex places that resembled entrances to passages, but these were now tightly sealed off by a thick, pale red barrier flowing with runic energy. Occasionally, a faint blue halo would flash across the sphere's surface, like the pulse of a sleeping giant, emanating a restrained yet incredibly powerful energy fluctuation, forming a stark contrast to the surrounding desolate and lifeless environment.

“It’s right there.” Li Sha’s voice was even lower, with a hint of tension and excitement. She pointed to an inconspicuous abstract symbol on the side of the sphere that emitted a faint blue light. “Our last exploration team was about fifty meters away from that symbol when we triggered the defense mechanism. Several high-energy lasers almost trapped us all.”

Lin Ye stared intently, his pupils slightly contracting. He didn't need to ask; the [whisper] in his mind had already provided the information.

[...Target confirmed... "Observer 7 Outpost" main database isolation chamber... External defense system in low-power autonomous operation... Unauthorized life form detected approaching will automatically activate the annihilation protocol...]

"It's definitely a database," Lin Ye confirmed in a low voice, his sharp gaze sweeping over the energy barriers. "The defense system is still running; specific permissions are required for safe access."

"Authorization?" Li Sha was dumbfounded, her face full of helplessness. "Where would we get authorization? This place has been abandoned for who knows how many years. The original owner's bones have probably turned to ashes."

Lin Ye did not answer directly, but slowly raised his right hand, palm facing the mysterious spherical structure. He closed his eyes, concentrated all his energy, and tried to communicate with and draw upon the unique aura contained within the fragment of the "Key of Creation" hidden deep within his palm—that trace of energy fluctuation belonging to the "Observer's" creation origin.

hum...

A faint, almost undetectable peculiar fluctuation, like ripples created by a pebble thrown into a calm lake, originated from Lin Ye's palm and spread forward, gently "touching" the silver-gray sphere.

In an instant, a strange change occurred!

The previously inconspicuous abstract symbol on the sphere's surface suddenly burst forth with a dazzling blue light! This light, as if possessing a life of its own, rapidly spread and flowed along the previously almost invisible fine lines on the sphere's surface, instantly illuminating the complex geometric patterns across the entire surface! The entire sphere seemed to awaken from its slumber, radiating a powerful energy pressure!

"Damn it! It's activated! Full defense mode!" Li Sha's face turned deathly pale instantly, and she almost reflexively raised the welding torch again, even though she knew that this thing was probably no match for the base's defense system.

"Don't move! Stay still!" Lin Ye shouted in a low voice, his eyes fixed on the changes in the sphere, his body slightly tense, ready to deal with the worst-case scenario at any time.

However, the anticipated devastating attack did not occur. The dazzling light flowing across the sphere's surface, after reaching its peak, began to converge in an orderly fashion, eventually gathering at one of the passage entrances like rivers flowing into the sea. The thick energy barrier, which had originally emitted a dangerous red light, flickered rapidly a few times, its color quickly changing from red—representing warning and death—to a soft green—representing safety and passage. Then, as if a power source had been switched off, it silently dissipated into the air, revealing the deep, dark entrance behind it.

[...Permission verification passed...High-level creation fragment signal detected...Welcome, temporary fragment holder...Some database functions have been unlocked for you...] A cold and objective voice whispered in Lin Ye's mind at the right time.

"You...you got in? It's that simple?" Li Sha's mouth gaped open, big enough to fit an egg. She stared incredulously at the open entrance, then at Lin Ye's calm profile, feeling like she was dreaming. "What...what did you just do? What was that? Magic?"

“A little…trick, a key to knocking on the door,” Lin Ye explained vaguely, without intending to delve into the details. He stepped forward, reminding him, “Keep up, stay on high alert. Access is just the key; it’s not necessarily absolutely safe inside. There might be automated defense mechanisms or other ‘residents’ that we don’t know about.”

The two, one after the other, swiftly and cautiously passed through the undefended entrance. The instant they stepped inside the sphere, the entrance behind them silently closed, and the gentle green energy barrier rose again, isolating them from the outside.

Inside the door was a wide, straight passageway leading downwards. The walls were made of a milky-white material that emitted a cool, self-illuminating glow, casting a soft, even light that illuminated the smooth, mirror-like floor beneath our feet. The air here was dry and clean, carrying a faint, ozone-like scent, and the temperature remained constant within the most comfortable range for the human body. Compared to the chaotic, dangerous, radiation-filled, and putrid world outside, this place was practically a sanctuary of civilization.

The passage wasn't long, ending at a much grander, colossal metal gate, over ten meters tall. Engraved upon it were intricate and precise star maps, and countless unknown runes, as clear as crystal and shimmering with a faint light, exuding an indescribable sense of technology and mystery. At this moment, accompanied by a deep, pleasant mechanical creak, the giant gate slowly slid open to both sides, like an ancient being opening a sanctuary for a guest from afar.

The scene revealed behind the door caused even the well-traveled Lin Ye to widen his pupils slightly.

It was an incredibly vast and magnificent circular hall. As far as the eye could see, countless colossal crystal pillars, each requiring several people to encircle, rose from the smooth, mirror-like floor, extending upwards and disappearing into the deep, star-like dome above, adorned with countless points of light. Inside each crystal pillar, a vast stream of data, as luminous as a galaxy and as sparkling as diamond dust, flowed and flickered rapidly, emitting a dreamlike, interwoven, and ever-changing light, illuminating the entire hall like a mythical temple of knowledge—tranquil, solemn, and brimming with an almost inexhaustible amount of information.

However, this temple was neither empty nor absolutely safe.

In the center of this great hall, about a hundred meters from the giant gate they had just entered, a figure stood silently.

It was a humanoid mechanical entity about three meters tall, forged entirely from an unknown metal that shimmered with a dark gold luster and seemed to absorb light. Its lines were fluid yet brimming with explosive power. Its head lacked traditional facial features, instead featuring a smooth, crystalline mask with constantly shifting, intricate geometric patterns. It resembled a statue forgotten by time, as if it had guarded this place for millennia, its body covered in invisible dust and loneliness.

But the deathly silence was shattered the moment Lin Ye and Li Sha stepped across the threshold of the main hall.

The ever-changing geometric patterns on the mechanical crystal armor suddenly stopped, freezing into a cold, scope-like blue halo. The next moment, two solid, emotionless blue beams of light shot out from the halo, locking onto Lin Ye and Li Sha with precision, like searchlights.

【...Warning...Intruder detected in the core database area...Guard unit activated...Model identification: 'Sentinel-IV' defensive mech...Status: Switching from standby mode to active alert...Threat level assessment in progress...】A whispered voice, tinged with barely perceptible gravity, quickly reported.

"Intruder." A cold, stiff, and entirely electronically synthesized voice echoed in the empty space of the hall, originating from the dark gold mechanical guard. "Authorized fragment signal detected, meeting the minimum access requirements. However, an unregistered and unauthorized native life form has been detected. According to Core Instruction No. 7, immediately state your identity and purpose: fragment holder. Otherwise, you will be considered a potential source of contamination, and the... purge protocol will be executed."

Accompanied by a monotone electronic tone, the mechanical guard raised one of its arms. At the end of this arm was not a hand, but a complexly structured energy vent rapidly gathering a dangerously bright white light. The blinding light and the faint hum of energy clearly indicated the destructive power contained within. Tiny static electricity seemed to jump in the air, sending chills down one's spine.

A new crisis, unsurprisingly, arose on the very path to obtaining hope. A chilling murderous intent instantly permeated the entire sacred hall of knowledge.

Chapter 531 The Guardian's Test

The cold, electronic voice echoed through the hall, each syllable like a hammer blow to the heart. The massive energy vent on the arm of the mechanical guardian "Sentinel-IV" blazed with an increasingly intense white light, as if a miniature sun was being born. The highly concentrated energy caused the surrounding air to crackle subtly yet piercingly, and even carried a faint, acrid smell of ionization.

Li Sha was so terrified she almost choked. Her throat tightened, and she instinctively took a half-step back, her modified welding torch, which she treasured dearly, instinctively aimed at the behemoth. But the icy touch and the destructive energy pressure emanating from it told her that this action was naively ridiculous, not even worthy of being called a suicide mission. If that energy cannon were to fire, she would likely vaporize instantly, leaving not a trace.

Lin Ye stood rooted to the spot. He neither retreated nor immediately assumed a fighting stance. His mind raced, weighing every possible option. The warning from the fragment of consciousness known as "Whisper" still echoed in his ears: [Threat level assessment in progress... Determined as a high-threat unit... Energy reading far exceeds the current tolerable threshold... Suggest initiating combat protocol or attempting identity verification...]

A head-on confrontation? Absolutely the worst possible strategy. The guard's energy level far surpasses that of the scavengers or low-level defense mechanisms he'd encountered before. Moreover, his old injuries haven't healed, and every exertion aggravates his pain. He also has Li Sha, who is practically defenseless, by his side. A forced confrontation would likely result in both of them perishing.

"State your identity and purpose, fragment holder. Final warning." The guard's electronic voice was devoid of any emotion, but the light from the energy vent visibly brightened, and the buzzing sound became even more oppressive, entering the final countdown before the attack.

“I am Lin Ye.” Lin Ye spoke, his voice deliberately calm, avoiding any tone that could be interpreted as provocation. “I have no intention of offending this place, nor am I an intruder. I possess a fragment of the ‘Key of Creation,’ and my sole purpose in coming here, following the guidance left behind by the ‘Observer,’ is to seek knowledge—the truth about ‘Eden,’ and a way to leave this despairing ‘Broken Graveyard.’” As he spoke, he slowly raised his right hand, palm up, no longer merely drawing upon the fragment's aura, but actively channeling a wisp of power. Instantly, a pale blue halo, visible to the naked eye and slowly rotating like a miniature nebula, appeared in his palm, radiating an ancient and unique energy fluctuation.

[...Higher privilege signal characteristics detected...Signal source confirmed...Core instruction conflict...Reassess threat level...] ​​A "whispering" voice, accompanied by a hint of data stream disorder, rang in his mind.

The blue halo on the crystalline armor of the mechanical guard's head flickered wildly at an unprecedented speed, scanning Lin Ye, analyzing his words, and focusing on the pale blue nebula. The destructive white light condensing on its arm did not immediately fire, but it did not dissipate either, remaining in an extremely delicate state of equilibrium.

"Database confirmed, holder of the 'Key of Genesis' fragment, access level: temporary visitor." The guard's electronic voice sounded again, with a subtle, almost imperceptible change in tone, no longer purely the cold execution of an extermination order. "However, Core Directive Article 7 clearly stipulates: any unauthorized native life form is prohibited from accessing the core data stream to prevent information contamination and potential security risks. The individuals around you are not on the permitted list."

Its energy emission port remained firmly aimed at Li Sha, without the slightest deviation.

Li Sha felt like her heart was about to jump out of her throat. She pressed her pale lips tightly together, held her breath, and could only desperately send a distress signal to Lin Ye out of the corner of her eye. Her palms, which were gripping the welding torch, were covered in cold sweat.

Lin Ye frowned. This was troublesome. This metal lump was rigidly executing its predetermined program; the fragment's permissions seemed to protect itself, but couldn't extend to Li Sha. Force a fight? Leaving aside the uncertain outcome, once the fight started, this hard-won database, which might contain hope of escape, could easily close or even self-destruct, rendering all previous efforts and risks futile.

“She is an essential assistant to me.” Lin Ye attempted to communicate, his tone firm and unwavering. “Without her expertise and guidance on the structure of this ruin, I would have no way of finding and entering this place. Her understanding of the ‘Shattered Graveyard’ environment is crucial for us to decipher the information and find a way out. As the holder of the ‘Key of Genesis’ fragment, I formally request that she be granted temporary access, limited to accompanying me, and I guarantee that she will not have any access to any data interfaces or core facilities on her own.”

The guards remained silent for a moment, the only sound the low hum of the intricate internal machinery echoing in the hall. The two cold, blue beams of light, like searchlights, scanned Li Sha several times, seemingly conducting more than a simple vital sign check; it appeared to be a deeper security assessment analyzing potential risks.

"Request received. According to Clause 3 of the standby protocol, a high-privilege user may request temporary accompaniment privileges for necessary support units, but must go through a basic security verification process." The guard's electronic voice finally sounded again, "Individual: Unidentified human female. Requires non-invasive biometric scanning and potential threat assessment. If the assessment is successful, temporary accompaniment privileges may be granted, with restricted activity range and zero data access privileges."

"Basic security confirmation? How exactly do we do that?" Lin Ye pressed, his vigilance remaining unwavering.

"Relax and stand still, clear away any hostile intent, and accept the scanning beam's coverage," the guard instructed Lisa directly. At the same time, it raised its other metal arm, and a soft green beam shot from its palm, precisely enveloping Lisa's entire body.

Li Sha's body stiffened instantly. She looked at Lin Ye again, her eyes filled with panic. Lin Ye nodded slightly to her, his eyes conveying the message "Do as instructed." Li Sha took a deep breath, suppressing her instinct to turn and run away. She slowly lowered the welding torch she was holding, her hands slightly open, trying to relax her tense muscles. The green light enveloped her, and she could feel a faint, slightly tingling energy flowing through her body. It was as if countless invisible tiny probes were gently touching her skin and bones, even trying to sense her thought processes, checking her life form, the energy signatures of her belongings, and, more importantly—whether there were traces of higher-dimensional parasitism, mind control, or those eerie contaminations known as "chaos."

Those few seconds felt like centuries. Finally, the green beam of light vanished without a sound.

"Scan complete. Life form: Standard human variant, stable gene sequence. Energy level: Extremely low, lacks the ability to manipulate primal energy. Carried device: Primitive technological creation, functionally limited, threat level: Negligible. No traces of high-dimensional parasitism, mind manipulation nodes, or chaotic contamination were detected." The guard announced the result in a flat tone. "Temporary companionship privileges granted. Individual identifier: Li Sha. Activity range limited to a 50-meter spherical area around the fragment holder, Lin Ye. Unauthorized contact with any data interfaces, energy nodes, or defensive facilities is prohibited."

As the words fell, the white light condensed on its energy vent, which had been aimed at Li Sha and sent chills down its spine, finally extinguished, and its thick metal arm slumped back to its side. The two cold blue beams of light moved away from Li Sha and refocused on Lin Ye. Although they still lacked warmth, the tangible killing intent had dissipated.

"Threat cleared. Welcome to the 'Observer Outpost 7' main database, temporary visitor Lin Ye. I am the database guardian, Sentinel-IV Unit 73. You may call me 'Sentinel'." Although the guard's voice was still synthesized electronically, the tense feeling of being ready to fire at any moment had disappeared.

"Phew—" Li Sha let out a long, almost exhausted breath, only then realizing that her clothes were completely soaked with cold sweat, sticking stickily to her skin. Her legs went weak, and she quickly grabbed a cold crystal base next to her to steady herself. "Th...thank you for your leniency?" she said softly, still shaken, her voice tinged with lingering fear.

“No need to thank me. This is just a logical judgment based on established security protocols,” the sentry replied calmly, then turned to Lin Ye. “Lin Ye, visitor, please state your specific information requirements. Basic and non-sensitive areas of the database have been unlocked based on your permissions, but core secrets and advanced knowledge bases still require higher permissions or specific instruction keys.”

With the crisis temporarily averted, Lin Ye secretly breathed a sigh of relief, his tense nerves relaxing slightly. He raised his head, his gaze falling upon the towering crystal pillars in the main hall, their interiors flowing with vast, galaxy-like streams of data. An overwhelming surge of excitement and anticipation welled up within him. Traversing countless dangerous wreckage zones, evading pursuit from various forces, and teetering on the brink of death several times… finally, he stood here, before the threshold that might hold all the answers.

“My needs are very clear, mainly four points,” Lin Ye said in a deep voice, his gaze sharp as he looked at the Sentinel. “First, regarding ‘Eden’—what exactly is it? Is it a place, a concept, or a state? Where exactly is it located, or what is the way to get there? Second, this space, which you record as the ‘Shattered Graveyard,’ how exactly was it formed? Was it due to war, an experimental accident, or something else? Third, the ‘Observer’ civilization—why did they abandon important facilities like Outpost 7? Where did they go as a whole? Did they perish, or did they migrate elsewhere? Fourth, and most importantly, are there currently any known, relatively safe methods or spatial paths to leave the ‘Shattered Graveyard’?”

On the crystalline armor of the Sentinel's head, a blue stream of data flowed rapidly like a waterfall, emitting an almost inaudible hum. "Query request received. Information keywords: Eden, cause of the Broken Graveyard, destination of the Observer civilization, departure path. Information level assessment: medium to high. Some key information requires higher access permissions or certain conditions. Initiating information retrieval and preliminary organization... Please follow me to the main query interaction area."

Having said that, the sentry turned around and, with heavy, precise steps, his metal feet striking the smooth, mirror-like ground with a powerful, rhythmic sound, walked deeper into the hall.

Lin Ye and Li Sha exchanged a glance and immediately followed. As Li Sha walked, she couldn't help but curiously observe the enormous, dreamlike crystal pillars around them. Looking at the data streams flowing like liquid light within them, containing unimaginable amounts of information, she exclaimed in a low voice, "My God... the computing power and data storage scale here are simply beyond imagination! Compared to this, our Human Alliance's most prized central data hub is probably nothing more than a pebble on the roadside!"

Lin Ye didn't respond, but he was equally shocked. It wasn't just the scale, but also the level of technology that transcended comprehension. The knowledge dormant here might truly hold the key to changing their fate, even altering the entire landscape of the "Shattered Graveyard."