Chapter 337 Dawn of the Time Maze
Chapter 337: Dawn of the Time Maze
Zhao Hao stared at the virtual screen in front of him with a sharp gaze. The laser defense network that was once as solid as a solid wall of steel seemed to be gently fiddled with by an invisible hand, becoming distorted and fragile. He raised a barely perceptible smile and whispered, "It's time to let this light be our guide."
In the communication channel, the base commander's calm voice penetrated the silence: "Confirmed, the defense system has collapsed, execute the next plan, everyone prepare to go deep."
Zhao Hao responded quickly, his excitement barely concealed in his voice: "Understood, take action immediately!"
As the last laser dissipated, the heavy gate of the base slowly opened, like a portal to an unknown world. Zhao Hao led the elite team and stepped into the core area shrouded in darkness and mystery.
In the core area, darkness and dim light interweave into a strange picture, and every step seems to be stepping on the dust of history. The air is filled with an ancient and oppressive atmosphere, which makes people involuntarily tense. Zhao Hao lowered his voice and said to the team members: "Stay alert, every stone here may hide unknown dangers."
Before he could finish his words, the ground suddenly shook, and an irresistible force suddenly pulled everyone downwards, and a huge gravity trap silently opened its huge mouth.
"Gravity trap! Quick!" Zhao Hao reacted quickly and activated the anti-gravity device he carried with him, slowing down the team's fall. They were like brave warriors who fell into the abyss, relying on technology and wisdom to find a way out in the darkness.
They fell into a complex underground maze, with the walls flashing with blue light, guiding them forward. Zhao Hao held an advanced scanner and carefully analyzed each path, looking for the secret passage leading to the core.
"Look here, these runes seem to correspond to some clues in the ruins." Su Yao pointed to a string of ancient runes on the wall and said. Zhao Hao nodded, with a gleam in his eyes: "Yes, this is one of the keys to the core."
Following the guidance of the runes, they passed through numerous traps and mazes, and finally arrived at a huge underground cave. Inside the cave, stalactites stood in rows, and the sound of water drops and echoes intertwined into an ancient melody. Deep in the cave, a huge stone door stood quietly, with complex patterns carved on it, which coincided with the clues they found in the ruins.
"This is the last door to the core." Zhao Hao said in a deep voice. He took a deep breath and began to draw the corresponding runes on the stone door according to the clues in his memory. As the last rune was completed, the stone door opened with a bang, revealing a passage leading to the unknown.
At the end of the passage was a magnificent underground palace, which was filled with brilliant magic runes, each of which contained powerful energy. Zhao Hao and his team members carefully shuttled through it, fearing that they would trigger any mechanism.
In the deepest part of the palace, they found a huge altar, in the center of which was placed an ancient and mysterious object - the hourglass. It emitted a faint blue light, as if it could see through the mystery of time.
"Is this the hourglass?" Su Yao exclaimed. She had never seen such a strange object. Zhao Hao nodded, with excitement and worry in his eyes: "Yes, but we must treat it with caution, because its power is enough to change everything."
Just as they were about to further study the hourglass, a strong magical wave came from the depths of the palace, and an indescribable force was approaching rapidly.
"Prepare for battle!" Zhao Hao quickly gave the order, and the team members quickly entered combat mode. A fierce battle between magic and technology unfolded in the palace, with fire and lightning interweaving into a thrilling scene.
After a hard fight, Zhao Hao, with his extraordinary wisdom and courage, finally led the team to repel the enemy. They carefully picked up the hourglass and prepared to leave this dangerous place.
After returning to the base, the researchers conducted an in-depth study of the hourglass. They found that it was not just a simple magic item, but a powerful entity that could see through time and even affect the future. However, it also came with huge risks and costs.
"We can't use it lightly," the researcher said seriously, "but its existence provides us with unprecedented research opportunities."
Zhao Hao nodded in agreement: "Yes, we should use its power to promote the advancement of science and technology, rather than let it become the source of destruction."
As time goes by, Zhao Hao and his team discover more secrets and clues in the ruins. They confront various forces, fight powerful enemies, and fight side by side with like-minded partners. They gradually uncover the huge conspiracy behind the ruins and open up a new path for the future of mankind.
In the process, Zhao Hao also grew from an ordinary young man to a true leader and hero. He used his wisdom, courage and determination to lead mankind to a brighter future. The hourglass became one of their most precious treasures, inspiring them to keep moving forward and exploring the unknown world.