Douluo Continent: The Twin Holy Dragons of Light and Darkness, the Dragon Emperor Breaks Through the

The indentation is not deep, but the bottom is flat and the edges show signs of artificial trimming.

After confirming that the shape of the depression matched the markings on the stone slab, he did not dig further, but marked the spot and returned to the hut.

Ling Feng said, "Then he will probably start digging into that depression next."

Jin Chen said, "He said he plans to go there after the weather stabilizes, and he is currently observing the soil moisture in that area."

Qian Renxue sat at the stone table: "If that depression is indeed the surface entrance to this space, then the excavation may take some time."

Chen Yuan stood in the corner of the yard: "If the depression is covered with shrubs and soil, it may take several days to clean it up before the complete outline of the entrance can be seen."

Tang San said, "He'd better check the geological conditions of the area before he starts digging to avoid encountering structural problems during the process."

Ling Feng said, "He should be in the plan."

Lin Mu arrived the next morning.

He stood under the eaves, raised his hand and held out the leaf. After it lit up, he began to change its brightness and direction as he moved it.

He put the leaves away: "Today I tried to control the movement without looking at the leaves."

At first it was a bit unsteady, but I gradually found my rhythm, and by the third try I was able to complete a round of movement smoothly.

Ling Feng said, "Then you have already broken free from visual dependence."

Next, we can try changing direction while maintaining constant brightness, allowing the two variables to operate independently.

Lin Mu thought for a moment and said, "I'll go back and try it."

Tang San came over in the evening.

He sat down on the stone bench, holding a newly forged small shovel in his hand. The blade was very thin and the edge was sharp, gleaming faintly in the twilight: "I made a small shovel for that boy in Sea Breeze City."

If that dent really needs to be dug out, this shovel will be more convenient than other tools.

Ling Feng picked up the shovel and glanced at it: "This is indeed suitable for working in loose soil."

Tang San said, "I'll send it to him next time."

Five days after receiving the shovel, the boy from Sea Breeze City returned to the hillside with it.

The soil was looser than he had expected, and the shovel offered little resistance as it cut into the soil. He dug down along the edge of the depression for a distance, about an arm's length deep, until he encountered a hard layer at the bottom.

He cleared away the surrounding soil along the edge of the hard object, revealing a flat, dark stone slab, the same size as the markings on the stone disc, with light patterns along its edges similar to those found in underground spaces.

He cleaned around the edge of the slab to confirm its shape and size, then pried at the edge with a shovel and found that it was movable.

He didn't completely open the stone slab, but only pried open a crack to confirm that there was indeed space underneath. Then he put the stone slab back on, covered the digging marks with soil, and retreated along the path he had come from.

Jin Chen received the letter six days later.

He sat on the stone bench and read the letter by the afternoon light: "He said that he dug to the bottom of the depression with the shovel and found a dark stone slab with light patterns on the edges, and its size matched the markings on the stone plate."

He pried open a crack, confirmed that there was indeed space underneath, then replaced the stone slab, restoring the ground to its original state.

Ling Feng said, "That is indeed the entrance."

Qian Renxue said, "He confirmed the existence of the entrance, but did not fully open it, which means he is still waiting for the right time."

Chen Yuan said, "If the size of the entrance is exactly the same as the markings on the stone slab, then it must have been designed specifically for the stone slab."

Tang San said, "Then his next step should be to prepare to enter that entrance."

Jin Chen said, "He said he plans to enter after confirming the structural stability of the entrance, and is currently observing the weather changes in that area."

Ling Feng said, "That's right."

Over the next few days, the boy went to the hillside every day to check on the condition of the entrance.

He confirmed that the slab returned to its original position after each prying, without shifting or tilting.

Rainwater did not seep into the cracks, and the soil along the edges of the stone slabs remained dry.

On the evening of the fifth day, he confirmed that the entrance structure was stable and had not changed. He then returned to the cabin, wrote a note under the lamp, organized his observations from the past few days, and put them in an envelope.

Jin Chen received the letter four days later.

He sat on a stone bench: "He said he had confirmed that the entrance structure was stable and was ready to enter the entrance in two days."

Ling Feng said, "Then he should make thorough preparations before entering."

Qian Renxue said, "If lighting and tools are needed, he should have already prepared them."

Chen Yuan said, "He has now entered a new phase, and we may see another part of the structure of this space next."

Tang San said, "If that entrance does indeed connect to different areas of the underground space, then he might discover new passages or rooms."

Ling Feng said, "He should gradually confirm the connection between the entrance and the original structure after entering."

Two days later, the boy returned to the hillside with the oil lamp and shovel.

He cleared the dirt from the surface of the slate, inserted a crowbar into the gap at the edge, and began to slowly apply force. The slate lifted up with a continuous sound as he pried it open, revealing a downward-extending entrance.

The entrance had smooth edges, similar to the structures he had seen in underground spaces.

He squatted at the edge of the entrance, observed for a while, confirmed the stability and width of the entrance, and then shone the oil lamp downwards, vaguely seeing the ground at the bottom, the depth of which was about the same as the depth he had dug from the bottom of the stone slab.

He put away the oil lamp and climbed down the entrance.

The entrance passage was shorter than the underground passage; it descended about two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) before reaching the bottom.

He stood at the bottom and found himself in front of a small stone chamber, similar in size to the one he had seen below the fifth floor.

In the center of the stone chamber floor was a groove with the same shape as the mark he had seen on the stone slab before. There was a very thin layer of dust at the bottom of the groove, as if it had not been touched for a long time.

Jin Chen received the letter five days later.

He sat on the stone bench: "He said he entered the entrance."

Below the entrance is a small stone chamber. In the center of the floor is a groove that matches the shape of the stone disc marking. The bottom of the groove is covered with a layer of dust, as if it has not been touched for a long time.

Chapter 398 Seamless

He searched the stone chamber but found no other exit. He then climbed out through the entrance, replaced the stone slabs, and restored the ground to its original state.

Ling Feng said, "That stone chamber may have once contained an item that is related to the markings on the stone disc."

Qian Renxue said, "If the groove and the stone disc mark are the same shape, then it may be a carrier used to hold that mark."

Chen Yuan said, "If there is dust in the groove, it means that the item has been removed for a long time."

Tang San said, "Then he might need to search for that item in other locations in the underground space."

Jin Chen said, "He has not yet found any items in the original space that match the shape of the groove."

Ling Feng said, "Then his next step might be to expand the search area."

Qian Renxue said, "If he can find that item, he can confirm the purpose of the groove."

Over the next few days, the boy began a systematic search of the existing areas of the underground space, looking for items that matched the shape of the grooves.

He found a shallow pit covered with soil beneath the ground on the second floor. After cleaning it, he found a small stone disc inside that was similar in shape to the stone disc, but smaller in size than the groove he had seen in the stone chamber, though the shape was the same.

He took out the small stone disc, turned it over to examine it, confirmed that it matched the size of the groove, and then put it away, preparing to take it with him the next time he entered the ground entrance.

Jin Chen received the letter six days later.

He sat on a stone bench: “He said he found a small stone disc on the second level, the size of which matched the groove in the stone chamber below the ground entrance.”

He planned to place the small stone disc into the groove on his next visit.

Ling Feng said, "That groove is indeed used to place the carrier."

Qian Renxue said, "If there is a reaction after he puts the small stone plate in, we can confirm the function of that stone chamber."

Chen Yuan said, "He is getting closer and closer to that goal."

Tang San said, "Then he should arrange the next entry as soon as possible."

The boy returned to the hillside the following evening with the small stone plate.

He opened the stone slab, climbed down the entrance, and entered the small stone chamber. Before placing the small stone plate into the groove, he observed it for a moment to confirm that the outline of the groove perfectly matched it. Then he squatted down and carefully placed the small stone plate into the groove.

As the stone disc was inserted into the groove, it made a slight sound, as if two perfectly fitting parts were completing the final step of docking. Then, a continuous vibration came from the floor of the stone chamber. After a while, a vertical crack similar to the one he had seen on the side wall of the fifth-floor staircase appeared at the bottom of the north wall of the stone chamber.

He walked over, squatted down, and used the tip of his knife to trace around the edge of the crevice to confirm its depth and direction. Then he gripped the edge with his hand and pulled it to one side, causing the stone slab to slide open and reveal a narrower passage behind it.

He didn't rush in. He observed the entrance for a moment to make sure the passage was wide enough for him to squeeze through sideways, and then squeezed into the passage.

The passage was shorter than the previous ones. After walking about a dozen steps, the passage ended at a sealed stone door with a pattern on the door that resembled the map he had seen on the fourth stone wall.

He stood in front of the stone gate for a while, carefully examining the lines and markings in the pattern by the light, confirming that it was indeed another version of the map. Then he retreated along the passage, pulled the stone slab back into place, took the small stone disc out of the groove, and climbed back to the ground along the entrance.

Jin Chen received the letter seven days later.

He sat on the stone bench: “He said that after he put the small stone plate into the groove, a crack appeared in the north wall of the stone chamber. When he opened it, there was a narrower passage. At the end of the passage was a stone door with a map carved on it, similar to the map he had seen on the fourth floor.”

After confirming the lines and markings on the map, he exited and restored it to its original state.

Ling Feng said, "That stone door might lead to another area of ​​this space."

Qian Renxue said, "Another version of the map may have marked different paths."

Chen Yuan said, "He may need to confirm the specific location of the map before deciding whether to open the stone gate."

Tang San said, "He will probably compare it with the previous map first to confirm the differences between them."

Jin Chen said, "He is planning to bring a piece of paper with him next time he goes in, to copy the map, and bring it back to the cabin to compare with the previous one."

Ling Feng said, "That's right."

Lin Mu arrived the next morning.

He stopped under the eaves, raised his hand and extended the leaf. After it lit up, he began to try to control the brightness and direction simultaneously while moving. His movements were smooth and his control was precise.

He put the leaves away: "Today I tried controlling brightness and direction simultaneously while moving. The three have formed a coherent sequence of actions, so there's no need to switch to the next action after completing one."

Ling Feng said, "Then you have mastered the complete path of synchronous control."

Next, you can try performing these actions in more complex terrains, such as moving through spaces with obstacles.

Lin Mu thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll try it this afternoon."

Ling Feng said, "Okay."

The next evening, the boy, carrying paper and charcoal, once again passed through the crack and walked to the stone door.