Meteorite

Lu Heng put all the collected White Fuzz Grass and Silt-Root Orchid into the Wristband Space.

After processing the herbs, he didn't linger and retraced his steps along the river. His goal was clear: to return to the giant meteorite crater.

The ground was covered in a mixture of snow and ice.

With each step, the ice shards squeezed and rubbed together, producing a soft, crackling sound.

The low branches along the riverbank were covered with remnants of snow. The wind swept through the branches, carrying away scattered snow dust. The road surface was uneven, with frozen clods of earth hidden under the snow. Lu Heng took each step firmly, maintaining his balance as he hurried forward.

As you continue straight ahead, the outline of the giant Meteorite Crater gradually comes into view at the end of the wilderness.

This large pit is completely separated from the normal terrain.

The impact marks from thousands of years ago have not disappeared. The sloping walls of the crater are covered with deep and shallow tear marks and embedded with large pieces of charred pebbles, which are the remnants of the meteorite's high temperature.

Several twisted, withered roots were exposed along the edge of the pit, wedged tightly into the cracks of the frozen soil, remaining motionless despite the wind and snow. The entire area was open and desolate, with no trees to block the view, making it frighteningly clear.

Lu Heng lifted his foot and stepped into the crater area.

The bottom of the pit gradually slopes inward from the outside.

The further you go into the center, the more compact the ground becomes. The damp, soft mud on the outside disappears completely, replaced by frozen soil that has been compacted over the years, with a thin layer of ice on the surface that makes a distinct crisp sound when you step on it.

He steadily delved deeper into the matter.

As I was walking, my body suddenly started acting strangely.

There was no change in the wind, no unusual changes in the environment.

It's simply a sudden increase in the physical burden.

His shoulders suddenly sank, and his waist and abdomen were instantly pulled tight by an invisible force. His legs felt heavy, and his originally easy steps became sluggish and stiff.

Lu Heng stopped immediately.

My chest felt tight, and my breathing became difficult. It felt like my lungs were being compressed, and I couldn't get enough air in; each breath was short and laborious.

He immediately took several steps back.

After taking a few steps back, the heavy pressure on my body quickly subsided.

The tightness in my chest gradually dissipated, and my breathing became smooth again.

Lu Heng's gaze darkened.

He didn't rush forward, but paused for two seconds.

He lifted his foot again and slowly took a small step towards the center of the pit.

The immense pressure instantly returned to me, feeling even heavier than before.

Retreat is light, advance is heavy.

After two rounds of probing, the result was obvious.

This strange change in gravity has nothing to do with wind, snow, or terrain. The source is definitely the unknown object in the center of the pit.

Having identified the root of the problem, Lu Heng no longer hesitated.

He continued to move slowly forward, and the closer he got to the center of the pit, the more terrifying the combined gravity became.

Walking upright is no longer feasible.

The body is pressed down by an invisible force; no matter how tightly the back and waist are tensed, they cannot withstand the pressure of the continuously increasing weight.

Lu Heng bent his knees and landed, his knees sinking into the thin snow.

He braced his hands against the snow-covered surface of the frozen soil at the bottom of the pit, completely changing to a crawling posture.

The snow beneath him was the only cushion.

If it were placed directly on hard frozen ground, the continuous crushing force could cause pain all over the body.

He moved forward inch by inch, alternating between his hands and feet.

With each step forward, the pressure on the physical body intensifies.

The forearm muscles remain constantly tense, desperately supporting the body's weight. The fingertips, subjected to prolonged stress, gradually become numb and stiff, blood supply to the fingertips slows down, and the touch becomes slightly tingly.

The feeling of pressure in my chest continued to worsen.

The ribs are pulled downwards by gravity, the chest and abdomen are tense, and you can feel the soreness and tightness of the muscles and bones when you breathe in with a little effort.

My head feels congested and swollen, and my temples are throbbing slightly.

My scalp felt tight and stiff, and even lifting my eyes to see things required a lot of effort.

Lu Heng dared not go fast, nor dared he stop.

Exerting too much force too quickly can disrupt your breathing rhythm, easily leading to dizziness and exhaustion.

If you stop halfway and remain stuck, gravity will continue to drain your energy, and you'll only get weaker and weaker the longer you endure.

He could only manage to breathe in small, steady breaths, desperately trying to maintain his crawling rhythm.

The bottom of the crater is littered with many sharp-edged fragments left by the meteorite impact.

The stone surface was sharp and hard, and Lu Heng deliberately avoided the protruding stones. Under such pressure, even a slight bump would amplify the pain.

After a long crawling motion, he finally reached the edge of the pit.

This is the region where gravity reaches its peak.

My whole body was pressed against the snow by an invisible force, my muscles remained stiff and tense, and every inch of my skin and flesh felt sore and tired.

Steadying his disordered breathing, Lu Heng looked up and saw the heart-wrenching scene before him.

In the center of the pit, there was a meteorite the size of a football.

Most of it is buried deep under the frozen soil, while a small portion is exposed.

The surrounding area was filled with wind and snow, with snowflakes falling all around, but the surface of this meteorite remained clean, and the snow could not adhere to it at all.

A sweep of the gaze revealed a layer of fine, silvery sand covering the permafrost surrounding the meteorite.

The fine sand mixed in with the white snow had a unique color, completely different from ordinary loess and gravel.

Lu Heng stared at the fine sand, a slight stirring in his heart.

The materials produced by the anomalous impact of a meteorite are certainly not ordinary.

He raised his hand and activated the Wristband for scanning and identification.

[Falling Star Sand | Bronze Tier]

Description: Near the site of a meteorite impact, there are fragments of the meteorite and some materials on the ground. These fragments, formed from the energy of the meteorite impact, possess special properties that can alter the way equipment or weapons are crafted.

It is indeed a rare forging material.

Lu Heng turned his gaze back to the meteorite in the center.

Now that we've confirmed that this thing created the gravitational field, there's no reason to let it go.

Ignoring the immense pressure surrounding him, he focused his mind on the meteorite and activated the Wristband to store it.

The next second.

The invisible gravity that had enveloped the entire pit suddenly vanished.

Without any gradual buffer, the immense force pressing down on the whole body dissipated instantly.

Muscles that have been stretched to their limit can instantly release their tension.

Lu Heng's arms went limp, and he collapsed onto the snow.

In the instant of complete relaxation, the long-suppressed chest tightness vanished.

A deep breath filled my chest, and my throbbing head slowly cleared, while the stiffness and soreness in my limbs gradually subsided.

The sudden return to normal after extreme pressure is exceptionally clear, as the feeling of relaxation throughout the body is particularly noticeable.

My darling.

Lu Heng sighed inwardly.

He lay on the snow for a long time before finally propping himself up to sit up.

My gaze swept over the Zhou Cheng expanse of Falling Star Sand all around, and I felt a sense of relief.

Fortunately, I turned back and retraced my steps today.

If they flee in panic as they did when they first landed, they will forever miss these treasures hidden at the bottom of the pit.

Lu Heng reached out and pulled out a portable shovel from his waist.

He bent down, preparing to dig up and collect all the Falling Star Sand from the entire area, leaving nothing behind.

The shovel blade gently cuts into the sand layer below.

As soon as it made a slight prying motion, the shovel head struck a flat, hard object.

Its texture is regular and cold, definitely not natural soil or stone.

Lu Heng froze instantly.

He put down the shovel and brushed away the remaining snow and gleaming sand with both hands.

After cleaning little by little, the object underneath was completely revealed.

A square treasure chest with fine starlight patterns lies quietly buried at the bottom of the crater directly beneath the meteorite.

He immediately activated the Wristband for scanning.

[Star Chest]

Description: A treasure chest bestowed by the stars.

Lu Heng lowered his eyes to look at the faint starlight patterns flowing across the box.

An unexpected delight.

Collect the entire piece of Falling Star Sand before opening the treasure chest.

He patiently continued to carefully clean up the remaining sand around the chest with his shovel. His movements were gentle, deliberately avoiding the chest, for fear of damaging this special object with brute force.

The wind was gentle in the empty crater, and snowflakes swept lightly across the ground.

Lu Heng focused intently on gathering every grain of stardust, steadily pocketing all the spoils from his return to this familiar place.