Morris's expression turned serious. "You are more gifted than I imagined. Yes, the moon is changing, and this may be our greatest hope—and our greatest crisis."
The old man rose to his feet. "Come with me. There are some things you need to see for yourself."
Morris led Lin Ye away from the beach and toward the mountains outside Blue Sea Town. After several hours of grueling travel, they arrived at a cave entrance hidden among sheer cliffs. The opening was narrow and easily overlooked, but within lay an entirely different world.
After passing through a long, narrow passage, they entered a vast circular stone chamber. At its center stood a well-preserved ancient device resembling an astronomical telescope, though its construction was far more intricate and precise than modern equipment. The chamber's ceiling was open directly to the night sky.
"This is an astronomical observation device left behind by the Ancient Kingdom," Morris explained. "The ancestors of the Music Tribe have guarded it for generations, waiting for the right moment."
He approached the complex device and skillfully adjusted several components that appeared to be purely decorative.
As Morris operated it, the lens at the top emitted a gentle blue glow, projecting an image of the moon onto the circular platform in the center of the chamber. The lunar surface was clearly visible in the projection, and its intricate geometric patterns were slowly shifting, gradually forming a massive "D"-shaped design.
"Unbelievable," Lin Ye said in amazement.
"The moon itself is a gigantic device," Morris explained. "The Ancient Kingdom transformed it into an outpost for monitoring the Void Dimension, as well as part of the final line of defense. The appearance of these patterns means the dormant system is activating automatically, perhaps in response to some threat."
Lin Ye recalled the knowledge