Something Is Not Right Here

As Kailun narrated, Qin Cang sorted out the threads of the situation. If the facts were as stated, the probability of the pyramid being there was high. After all, nine hundred years was nothing; for the Star Sea Region, that wasn't even enough time to cycle through a single generation of Marquis-level powerhouses.

"If that's the case, the treasure should still be there. The Machine Race must have used some secret technique to fuse it with the surrounding space. If one hadn't witnessed that great battle firsthand, it would be nearly impossible to discover its tracks."

"Even detectors can't find it, which means there must be a high-level detector inside the pyramid that has been running all this time, shielding it from external scans. That's why it can only be seen with the naked eye, while detectors remain blind to it." Qin Cang quickly deduced the situation.

"Exactly. There must be at least one high-level detector inside that pyramid to block our scans. And it's the Machine Race—their technological means are undisputed number one in the universe."

"A detector used by a peak Marquis of the Machine Race... just imagine how valuable that is. If there are other things as well..." Kailun seemed to see piles of Hunyuan Units beckoning to him, and the corners of his mouth curled into a smile.

Kuin and the others didn't interrupt, simply listening quietly to the discussion between Kailun and Qin Cang. Although they didn't have a clear concept of just how strong a Marquis or a King was, they understood one thing: the owner of this treasure was powerful, wealthy, and had left behind many good things. That was enough.

The wealthier the target, the happier they were, as it meant a potentially larger fortune. As for the danger—when had hunting aliens ever been safe? Those who came to the Outer-Region Battlefield had long since put life and death behind them.

"Captain, there is one thing I think we should pay attention to. A moment later, when we blast open the passage, listen to me. Only blast when I say so."

"Also, when entering the pyramid, have Lie Feng and the others enter our space rings first. If there is danger at the entrance, I'm worried they won't be able to react in time." Qin Cang warned. He didn't care about himself, but he had to be careful for his teammates; it was just a minor inconvenience, after all.

"Fine, we'll listen to you. We'll do whatever you say." Lan Ying and Lie Feng spoke at the same time. They had agreed before the trip that they would follow the arrangements of Qin Cang and Kailun, satisfied as long as they could get a taste of the spoils.

"That's good. We'll play it by ear. If we encounter danger, never force it. Safety comes first. No matter how much wealth we earn, we need to be alive to spend it. Everyone wants to become an Immortal, so let's focus on staying alive first, then talk about achieving Immortality." Kailun warned as well.

Warriors of the Outer-Region Battlefield were never afraid of death, but throwing one's life away for money was something they absolutely would not do. Meaningless deaths were best avoided.

"Yes, Captain!" everyone replied in unison.

After nearly five months of flight, the Yingyin Ship finally exited the Dark Universe and arrived at the outer periphery of the Star Sea Region.

Inside the ship, the panoramic simulation was now active. Qin Cang gazed out at the Star Sea Region, unable to help but marvel at the wonders of the universe; it was incredible that such a spectacular place could evolve within a secret realm.

"Look, everyone, this is the star map. We are right here." Kailun pointed to a map where a small white dot indicated their current position.

Qin Cang stared at the star map, silently calculating in his mind.

This star map was provided by the Human Race's Outer-Region Battlefield System and was extremely detailed. Having a detailed map during combat was a massive advantage. The Human Race provided these maps to soldiers for free, constantly updating them based on information provided by various powerhouses.

According to the star map and the data Qin Cang had searched for, the entire Star Sea Region had a maximum diameter of over three light-years, with countless islands distributed within.

The largest island had a diameter of over ten million kilometers, and deep within the sea, there were all sorts of strange plants, aquatic life, and unique terrains.

Normally, a place like the Star Sea Region would be enough to support exploration by Kings, but because the Ancient Wood Abyss was nearby, this place had become a paradise for Marquises.

After all, the Ancient Wood Abyss had richer resources, a larger area, and even more precious treasures, causing countless Kings to flock there to explore.

It was rumored that every time a special treasure emerged in the Ancient Wood Abyss, it would attract Kings from countless races to fight for it. It was a famous battlefield on par with the Star Tower, though the Ancient Wood Abyss had a wider variety of treasures, unlike the Star Tower, which only contained the Sealing Star.

If one were to judge solely by the number of Kings, the Ancient Wood Abyss had even more. Some highly confident Marquises even dared to explore the Ancient Wood Abyss for treasures, but in terms of peak and limit-level Kings, the two were about the same.

However, in terms of danger, the Ancient Wood Abyss was slightly less lethal than the Star Tower. The dangers of the Star Tower, aside from the various Kings, included the mechanical puppets within the tower, whereas the dangers of the Ancient Wood Abyss came entirely from the various powerhouses.

Generally speaking, unless they were fighting for treasure or were mortal enemies, Kings rarely engaged in life-or-death battles. Even if they couldn't win, they could run at any time, unlike the Star Tower, where sometimes there was nowhere to run.

Qin Cang was very curious about the Ancient Wood Abyss. Once his strength was sufficient, he would definitely go there to take a look.

But for now, it was better to explore the Star Sea Region. If he couldn't even dominate the Star Sea Region, there was no point in talking about the Ancient Wood Abyss.

"Captain, where is that place you mentioned?" Qin Cang asked. Since they had already arrived at the Star Sea Region, it was better to plan early. The sooner he got the treasure, the sooner he could sleep soundly.

"Follow me," Kailun said. "The ship can't get in there. There is only a very narrow opening that I discovered after exploring for a long time. Through that opening, we can enter the place where the pyramid is located."

Following Kailun's explanation, Qin Cang understood that the ship was useless for the next leg of the journey; they would have to proceed on their own.

"Captain, you lead the way," Qin Cang said.

"Then you'd better keep up," Kailun laughed. "That opening is only about two million kilometers from here, under a small island. I don't know how this island survived the great battle without being shattered by the shockwaves."

Guided by Kailun, Qin Cang and the others soon arrived at the small island he had described.

"This is the island? Captain, it doesn't look like anything special. Is this really where the Machine Race treasure is hidden?" Kuin asked curiously. He truly couldn't imagine how this place could be the site of a treasure.

"What's the rush? The more it looks like this, the more suspicious it is," Gu Shi said, displaying his honest and blunt personality.

However, Qin Cang always felt something was wrong. It was too normal—so normal that it didn't look like a place left behind by a great battle. Just as the captain said, how did this place survive the aftermath of the battle?

That was a battle between two peak Marquises. How could such a small island remain intact?

Strange, it was truly too strange.

However, Qin Cang was also confident. It was only the legacy of a Marquis; how many traps could there be?

He had his Crowned Python Clone and the Thousand-Vine Star-Eating Grass. No matter what, survival shouldn't be a problem. At worst, he would have to seek his teacher's help. Although that was the last thing Qin Cang wanted, he would have no choice if pushed to the limit.

"Pato, set the power of both detectors to the maximum. Monitor everything around us at all times. This place... it's not normal!"