Ye Chong was on the right track. The red mist was getting thinner and thinner. Ye Chong noticed a pattern in the red mist. The density of the mist changed periodically. Whenever the mist thinned, the red strands would become thinner, until they disappeared. Only a few strands, thinner than a finger, remained in the red mist. The remaining strands were brighter in color than normal strands. They were as red as a raging fire. The toughness of this strange silk was many times stronger than ordinary strange silk. Ye Chong used Han Jia's dagger to cut off a large strand. This thing was stronger than any rope, perfect as a lifeline.
Even Ye Chong could not tear a strand as thick as a finger. This was the strongest strand he had ever seen, if it could be called a strand. Besides, he was curious about the structure of these red strands. He was also an alchemist, and exploring unknown structures was one of the traits of an alchemist.
Without the obstruction of the strands, Han Jia flew very fast. While Ye Chong wanted to experience the thrill of flying above Mach 20, he kept it at Mach 18 to save energy. Even so, Mach 18 was a world of difference compared to Han Jia's previous speed.
The further he flew, the thinner the red mist became. Ye Chong's vision became clearer. Even the holographic scanning system on Han Jia, which he thought was useless before, was starting to work.
However, after flying for so long, Ye Chong did not encounter any planets in the red mist. He did not even encounter anything other than the red mist and the strands.
Apart from the red mist and the strange threads, there was nothing else in the void. What was this red mist? Where did it come from? How big was this area? No one knew.
Ye Chong was curious about the unknown, but it did not mean that he was willing to think about these questions before he could ensure his own safety.
Ye Chong flew for another week before he finally left the strange and terrifying Red Mist. During this time, he did not receive any signal. In this vast space, there were too many things they did not understand. The chances of encountering Mu and the rest were slim. Ye Chong did not even know if Mu and the rest had left the red mist.
Ye Chong heaved a sigh of relief when he finally left the red mist.
However, what Ye Chong saw surprised him.
It was the asteroid belt. Ye Chong found that the dangerous red mist was surrounded by another asteroid belt that was even larger.
Asteroid belts were not rare in the universe, and there were a few in the five major star fields. Another name for this space with countless floating gravel was the Land of Death. Humans knew very little about the asteroid belt. Because it was filled with danger, very few people had ever reached the depths of its core.
No one knew how the asteroid belt was formed, nor did they know what kind of dangers lurked within. However, the most memorable feature of the asteroid belt was the debris vortex that could erupt at any time. The destructive power that could crush everything was daunting to humans.
Ye Chong had encountered it once. If it were not for Mu's awakening, Ye Chong would probably have died there.
This asteroid belt was the widest one Ye Chong had ever seen. The entire red mist-filled area was enveloped by it.
Ye Chong had no other choice but to enter the asteroid belt. Retreat to the red mist? If that was the case, Ye Chong would rather enter the asteroid belt.
Ye Chong maneuvered Han Jia as he entered the asteroid belt carefully.
There were all sorts of gravel, ranging from tens of kilometers in diameter to the size of a fist. Countless gravel floated silently in the air. Ye Chong kept his guard up, carefully avoiding the surrounding gravel. He also paid attention to the movement of the surrounding gravel. The debris vortex he experienced last time had left a deep impression on him.
Who knew if there were more dangerous things around here.
The monotonous environment was tiring, but it could also train one's willpower. After flying for so many days, Ye Chong's evasive maneuvers had become second nature to him. Since he had to avoid the irregular gravel, Han Jia did not move fast.
Fortunately, there were a lot of gravel here, but not enough to affect the holographic scanning. It could guide Ye Chong's way forward, at least in one direction.
Ye Chong's mind was numb. No one could stand flying like this for the past few days.
Just then, the mech sounded an alarm.
Ye Chong paused. Alarm? After a moment's hesitation, he turned his attention to the simple holographic scanning system. In this environment, the holographic scanning system was much more useful than Ye Chong could have.
There were signs of life!
Ye Chong frowned. Impossible, how could there be life in this environment? Besides, from the holographic screen, there were quite a lot of them.
Could it be that he had returned to Black Cove? Black Cove was built on an asteroid belt like this. They had found a natural place that was easy to defend and hard to attack, and that was what the other Three Forces wanted. However, discovering a place like the Black Cove required a lot of luck. Besides, Black Cove had spent a lot of manpower and resources to build that base, and the cost was far greater than the main base of the Three Forces could compare.
Was this the enemy's mech?
Ye Chong could not help but laugh to himself. He was too sensitive. Black Cove's mechs could not be detected by Han Jia's simple holographic scanning system. The holographic scanning systems available in the market were basically useless against the mechs of the Three Forces.
Besides, from the data displayed by the holographic scanning system, these should be some kind of living thing. Could there be living things in this environment?
Ye Chong could not help but wonder. It was not that there were no living things that could live in a vacuum, but their biological structure was completely different from normal living things. However, that did not mean that Ye Chong believed that they could survive in an asteroid belt like this. It was not a suitable place for living things. Ye Chong noticed that the asteroid belt was filled with frequent asteroid vortexes. If he had not reacted quickly enough, he would have been a pile of minced meat by now.
All these signs pointed to the fact that the asteroid belt was not docile, and could explode at any time. It was impossible to survive in such an unstable asteroid belt.
From the holographic screen, the life forms were not moving, as if they did not notice him. Ye Chong increased his vigilance and slowed down. He did not want to enter the territory of unknown lifeforms and be attacked.
Everything was unknown to him. He had to be careful with every step he took. Only then could he live longer.
Heavens! How could there be such an incredible place in this asteroid belt filled with death?
Ye Chong was shocked.
A pale purple plant, with beads glowing in a dark blue light hanging from it. The plant was very short, and its leaves were also very small, spreading across the ground. Almost every rock was covered with this plant, with blue fruits growing on the slender stem. A few rocks floated on the side.
From afar, the entire space was filled with countless pale purple rocks, with blue specks on them like stars.
Dozens of creatures that Ye Chong had never seen before were frolicking on the rocks. These creatures were not tall, only about three meters tall. They stood on their hind legs. Ye Chong did not dare to underestimate their explosive strength with their strong and exaggerated muscles. Their forelegs were short, tucked in front of their chest. Their sharp claws glinted coldly. Compared to their strong hind legs, their bodies were petite. Their elegant necks were agile, and a row of black spikes on their backs stood out against their purple skin.
Most of these creatures were munching on the glowing blue beads on the top of the purple plant. A few of them were lying on some of the shiny rocks nearby.
Ye Chong was surprised by the scene. Ye Chong did not expect to see such highly evolved animals in an environment like this.
Ye Chong carefully maneuvered Han Jia to hide behind a larger rock. He wasn't sure if these animals were docile or dangerous. If he barged in recklessly and alerted these creatures, it would be bad for him. Besides, the scene before him was too shocking, and he needed time to digest it.
He had plenty of patience. Besides, if he used the nutrients sparingly, they would last him a long time. If the meat of these creatures was edible, it would be even better. He was not lacking in hunting experience. Back on the trash planet, other than the iron lizard, there were few animals that he had not hunted.
Moreover, from the behavior of these animals, they should be herbivores. Herbivores were usually tame, but Ye Chong dared not be careless. The environment was too incredible. Ye Chong would not be surprised if there was something strange about these animals.
Looking at the clear image of the plant on the holographic screen, Ye Chong quickly confirmed that this was a plant he had never seen before. He could not find this plant in the plant encyclopedia Lunatic Guan had given him.
Ye Chong patiently hid behind the large rock. The discovery in front of him was undoubtedly something that made him very excited. No matter what, as long as these animals were here, his chances of survival would increase greatly.
Soon, Ye Chong found something strange.
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