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Chapter 334: Spatial Transition, Entering the Time Passage
Chapter 334: Spatial Transition, Entering the Time Passage
"Master, everyone is ready. We just need to clear out the terminators outside the maze lock and resolve the spatial blockade. The other side's spatial blockade technology is currently no match for ours," Black Hand said.
Qin Muye nodded: "Let's begin the operation."
He knew that Skynet's focus was entirely on the terminators, and the other technologies were not as advanced.
The other side was indeed powerful, but not omnipotent. Qin Muye did not know the origin of the time passage, but the terminators and other equipment clearly showed a significant gap.
The gap was so large that it was like the difference between a satellite and a wooden spear.
These were all supported by big data, not just random guesses. And one thing was certain: in the current timeline connected by the time passage, 8th-tier terminators had not yet been developed.
Therefore, now was the best time to make the journey.
A large amount of stored magic power was injected into various devices, forming intense radiance. This was the activation of various spatial auxiliary devices.
The hyper-spatial transmission channel was indeed powerful, but with sufficient support, the effect would be even better. It was true that one good trick could conquer the world, but it didn't mean there was no room for improvement. Since there was room for improvement, it naturally had to be improved.
"First phase of spatial transition initiated!"
The transition was divided into two stages; the Endless Abyss couldn't directly leap to the other side in one go.
Thus, the first stage was to leap to the entrance of the time passage. In an instant, the Endless Abyss, which had been immersed in the Far Eastern Sea, disappeared.
It took less than a second to appear in front of the time passage. The massive abyss directly annihilated a large number of terminators; 7th-tier terminators were no match for Qin Muye.
"Preparation for the second phase of spatial transition!"
The notification quickly reached Qin Muye, and he decisively activated the Lord's Summon, recalling all the spirits that were battling the terminators.
But this was just the beginning. The numerous weapons mounted on the Endless Abyss burst into action, starting with level 3 firepower. They not only cleared the surrounding terminators but also turned the terminators continuously streaming into the time passage into ashes. However, the time passage also began to distort.
Clearly, the time passage had not been updated with the timeline changes but was an existing device from the beginning.
Skynet seemed to have sensed Qin Muye's intentions, which wasn't too difficult to guess, especially since it was a data-driven AI. It might have already detected Qin Muye's plan.
So, it immediately attempted to lock down the time passage, but the time passage was too vast and intricate. Additionally, Skynet seemed to have limited autonomy, so it couldn't respond in time.
The time passage, with several timeline changes, had become quite extensive, nearly covering a region of almost ten thousand miles.
Otherwise, how could it transmit a large number of terminators and various heavy weapons?
It couldn't be just a small opening; that would be unrealistic.
An invasion that was so stingy and small-scale was not at all in line with Skynet's reputation.
"Activate the sub-plane relocation function!"
In the next moment, the massive Endless Abyss began to delve into the gaps between spaces. It looked enormous, but in reality, it was very small. After all, the Endless Abyss was much larger than the time passage, so it needed to shrink to a size that could fit through.
"Second phase of spatial transition initiated!"
The final step was completed, and the entire massive Endless Abyss rushed into the time passage.
Qin Muye saw the inner walls of the time passage, like countless twisted rays of light constantly alternating. After entering, he finally understood why 7th-tier terminators, despite their strength, could not traverse such a short time passage.
Their movement was not measured in spatial units but in time units.
The terminators he saw in the Sorcerer Dynasty server were not newly arrived but from three days ago, indicating a three-day time difference between the Sorcerer Dynasty and the Skynet era.
The farther into the future, the greater the time difference.
When the time passage was first opened, the time difference was only one minute, but that was also the closest and weakest point of the Skynet era.
Qin Muye had missed the opportunity then, but it wasn't too late now.
"Level 1 firepower to isolate the enemy, and break through Skynet's blockade as quickly as possible. They shouldn't switch the timeline again in the short term," Qin Muye said.
Now, the initiative was gradually shifting to Qin Muye's hands.
He would need three days to travel from the Sorcerer Dynasty timeline to the Skynet era timeline.
If it were a matter of spatial distance, Qin Muye could arrive instantly, but since the distance was measured in units of time, he was at a loss.
Qin Muye had some research on spatial matters, but he had done very little on time. Data collection was difficult, and even with his current abilities, it was not easy to study.
"Master, there's something wrong. The time passage seems to be breaking apart," Black Hand hurriedly transmitted a set of data to Qin Muye.
Qin Muye received and reviewed it.
Indeed, the Endless Abyss was covered in cracks after passing through the time passage, as if it could not withstand the strain.
"Don't panic, there's no rush. We can consider this matter once we return," Qin Muye said calmly.
It was clear that the problem lay with the Endless Abyss. The abyssal power was a fusion of various energies, such as the dead silence force and crimson elements, which were not ordinary energies. Combined with the sheer size of the Endless Abyss, it was normal for it to damage the time passage.
The time passage was not time itself and could not be indestructible. If it were that powerful, it wouldn't have become distorted and unstable due to Qin Muye's firepower.
It certainly had some durability, but its defensive capabilities were lacking, likely due to the materials used.
Materials capable of opening a passage through time did not necessarily need to be sturdy, but they required the appropriate technology.
"The true Skynet blockade will likely arrive in about a day. We need to be cautious then to avoid damaging the time passage."
"If the time passage were to be lost, who knows where we would end up."
Since both sides were approaching each other, the three days would naturally be split, meeting halfway.
However, it was unknown what form the Skynet interception would take.
Most likely, it would be terminators, but the specifics were unclear.
From the current situation, it seemed that Skynet could predict outcomes in advance but could not act immediately and had no way to unilaterally close the time passage.
Otherwise, Skynet could have simply forced the closure of the time passage after Qin Muye entered, rendering him helpless. There would be no need for a blockade, which would be too troublesome.
Based on the feedback from big data, it appeared that only the ultimate Skynet had complete control over the time passage. The current Skynet was just an essential part of the timeline, still in development.
It was likely that the 8th-tier terminator, used as a time coordinate, was dispatched by the ultimate Skynet at the end of the timeline.
The timeline point Qin Muye was heading to was the early to mid-stage of the Skynet era, where 7th-tier terminators could be deployed, but 8th-tier terminators had not yet been developed.
As for whether the ultimate Skynet had 9th-tier terminators, Qin Muye was unsure, as he had never seen them.
Perhaps they existed, or perhaps they did not.
But it did indicate that this Skynet timeline had transcended the original server's tiers through some means.
Most likely, it was the work of the Rectification Protocol; otherwise, such a phenomenon would be impossible.
"In this case, our countermeasures won't be able to withstand 7th-tier terminators, especially since these 7th-tier terminators are equipped with 500,000 horsepower magnetic drives, making them very powerful," Black Hand said.
Qin Muye fell silent upon hearing this. Indeed, while 7th-tier terminators were not much of a threat to the Endless Abyss's firepower, the time passage could not withstand the strain.
"Let's focus on evasion. If it becomes absolutely necessary, we can lure the terminators into the territory. Some losses are acceptable, but the main goal is to stabilize the situation," Qin Muye said.
The heroes and units within the territory were much more powerful than those outside. His territory possessed the Everything's End, a defensive artifact that not only inflicted damage on enemies entering the territory every second but also imposed unlimited stacking negative effects every five minutes.
Furthermore, after an enemy invasion, the heroes and units within the territory could gain a 100% attribute boost for each tier, allowing even the goblins, with their gargoyle-level armor, to eliminate 7th-tier terminators.
However, Qin Muye did not want to risk letting enemies into the territory unless absolutely necessary.
After all, it was a very dangerous situation, and he did not want to take the risk.
"Yes, Master. I will arrange it as soon as possible," Black Hand said, having no objections to Qin Muye's decision. It was indeed a less-than-ideal solution, but what else could they do?
Level 1 and Level 2 firepower were ineffective against 7th-tier terminators, while Level 3 firepower could kill them, but the time passage could not withstand it. Trading his life for a group of robots' lives was not a good deal, even if they could be resurrected, as it still required a cost.
(End of Chapter)
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