Inside the crack is a deep, dark passage filled with complex energy pipelines and unknown runes.
"Go in!" Bai E was the first to dive in.
Astra glanced back at the approaching pursuers and artillery, gritted his teeth, and operated his mecha to follow.
After they entered, the crack began to slowly heal itself, temporarily isolating the outside artillery and pursuers.
The inside of the passage was silent, with only the slight humming of the mecha thrusters and occasional faint glimmers flowing through the energy pipelines.
They cautiously advanced deeper along the passage.
Along the way, they saw more dormant defensive facilities and constructs, but it seems because they passed a certain "authentication," these facilities were not activated.
No idea how long they had been advancing when the passage suddenly opened up.
They arrived at a vast, empty hall.
