Watching the Pope's figure gradually fade into the air, Hao Ren and the others were still unable to react. Only after the final glimmer completely vanished did Lily mutter, "What did the old man mean?"
Vivian shook her head. "I don't know... But our target is right ahead."
A gate at the end of the corridor was already faintly visible, and the group reached it without encountering any obstacles. Hao Ren saw that the gate was enormous and imposing, unlike the bulkheads elsewhere on the ship. Its solemn black surface was etched with strange patterned reliefs, while two pillars that appeared purely decorative stood on either side. These things seemed to indicate that there was a special place behind the gate. Nangong Wudi narrowed his eyes and carefully observed the surroundings. Through the Hunter's Sight, the area appeared very calm.
"Safe." Old Hunter nodded at Hao Ren.
Hao Ren stepped forward and pushed at the black gate. He figured something like this ought to be locked by a mechanical device, so he was wondering whether he should use some explosives to blow the thing open. But just as he placed his hand against it, the gate seemed to sense him and opened automatically.
Everyone immediately heightened their vigilance at this development, then cautiously stepped into the space beyond the gate. The moment they crossed the threshold, they felt their footsteps grow heavy, while their breathing returned to normal. Hao Ren glanced back and saw a faint membrane covering the gate behind them. "The gravity and artificial atmosphere here seem to still be functioning normally."
"This place is huge." Lily looked around in astonishment, raising her head. "Just looking at it makes me dizzy."
Beyond the gate was an extraordinarily vast rectangular hall. Things built by giants were already enormous, but