Besides that, Song Chi had another concern.
That tenth-rank gray mist energy entity had lingered here for an unknown length of time. He had no idea whether it had discovered this secret realm in advance.
However, by his estimation, this spatial vortex was more likely shaken out from the depths of the void by the terrifying spatial turbulence following that recent mythic battle.
Without dwelling on it further, Song Chi remotely controlled the Mirror Battleship, guiding it slowly toward the constantly rotating spatial vortex that flowed with a faint rosy glow like a cautious hunter.
Thousands of miniature detection runes on the battleship's hull lit up one after another, weaving into a dense web of light as they analyzed the vortex's energy composition and stability at full capacity.
The returning data eased his taut nerves slightly—the vortex's structure was exceptionally stable. Though the energy it emitted was ancient, it was pure and balanced, utterly unlike the foul, corrosive gray mist energy outside. It resembled the form taken by incomparably pure spiritual energy of heaven and earth after settling for endless ages.
Energy properties harmless. Spatial structure stable. Preliminary assessment: permanent or semi-permanent secret realm entrance, not a trap-trigger structure...
The replicated Skyvault AI's synthesized voice calmly reported its analysis.
"At least it's not the worst-case scenario..." Song Chi murmured, but the habits forged through years of walking the line between life and death kept him from lowering his guard in the slightest.
The Mirror Battleship adjusted its posture, its shields fully charged. The next second, like a giant whale diving into the deep sea, it silently plunged into the dazzling vortex.
A brief sensation of spinning swept over him, as though he had passed through a layer of icy water. The next moment, the scene before him