"This... is the meteorite's controller," Xu Qianghua muttered, gripping the orb tightly. It explained everything—the meteorite's arrival, its indestructible barrier, and even its ability to house such an elaborate interior space.
Whoever had designed this clearly intended it to fall into the hands of someone capable. But who and why?
Xu Qianghua's mind raced as he tried to piece together the possibilities. Was this left behind by a powerful cultivator?
Perhaps it was a test or a gift meant for someone with a specific connection to chaos energy, which is why he was able to enter.
But his thoughts spiraled as he considered, then dismissed, various options. He was the only one the barrier allowed through, which made the mystery even more puzzling.
As he pondered, his body moved instinctively toward the egg. The faint glow pulsed steadily, almost as if it were alive.
He stared at it for a moment, the connection he felt earlier resurfacing.
"Whoever created this must have had a purpose," he murmured, running a hand over the orb. "But what is it?"
Deciding not to linger any longer, Xu Qianghua activated the orb. The entire space began to hum softly as the meteorite responded to his command. .net
Slowly, it started to rise, the golden light from its cracks illuminating the crater once more.
Outside, the crowd gasped in shock as the meteorite lifted into the air. Its glowing surface pulsed rhythmically, drawing even more attention.
"What's happening now?" someone shouted, their voice tinged with panic.
"It's leaving!" another exclaimed.
"No! How is that possible?" a third voice cried out.
In desperation, the cultivator rushed toward the meteorite, but the barrier rebounded him violently before he could get close, sending him tumbling back.
Xu Qianghua, observing the scene from inside the meteorite, remained calm. He held the orb tightly and activated a hidden formation, cloaking the meteorite entirely.
With a soft hum, the meteorite vanished from sight, leaving the crowd outside stunned and murmuring in confusion.
Behind her, Liu Meiying and Bai Lingyun walked in together. Liu Meiying raised an eyebrow at the scene, her usual calm demeanor shifting to one of playful jealousy.
"It seems we're late," she said, causing Liu Anwei and Bai Xueyan to smile happily.
Bai Lingyun smirked, though her eyes narrowed slightly as she glanced at the two women still holding onto Xu Qianghua. "Indeed. Perhaps we should demand our turn?"
Liu Anwei and Bai Xueyan reluctantly let go, stepping back but not without sharing a smug glance at the others.
Next, Huang Xinyi and the maids all arrived and then saw the large meteorite behind Xu Qianghua.
"Now that everyone's here, let me show you what I've found," Xu Qianghua said, gesturing toward the meteorite. The women's attention shifted, their curiosity piqued.
As they moved closer, Xu Qianghua activated the orb, opening the meteorite's interior for all to see. The glowing chamber inside left everyone stunned.
"This... is incredible," Bai Xueyan breathed, her eyes scanning the rows of treasures and heavenly materials.
"Where did this come from?" Liu Meiying asked, stepping inside to inspect a row of rare herbs.
"I'm not entirely sure," Xu Qianghua admitted. "But it seems like everything here was meant for someone with a connection to chaos energy."
The group began exploring the meteorite's interior, marveling at the abundance of resources.
Yan Yuehua inspected the glowing bottles of pills, her mind already calculating their potential uses.
Bai Lingyun ran her fingers over a shelf of shimmering crystals, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
Amid the exploration, Xu Qianghua's gaze returned to the egg on its pedestal. Its faint glow pulsed steadily, almost as if it were alive.
He couldn't shake the feeling that this egg was the main protagonist of this event, which made this egg even more important.
"What do you think it is?" Liu Anwei asked, joining him at the pedestal.
Xu Qianghua shook his head. "I don't know yet. But whatever it is, it's important."
The women gathered around him; they were curious about the egg, but they did not touch it after learning that this might be the most important item in this meteorite.