Chapter 2256: Space Core
Originally, these space entities of various forms were not very stable. Due to Xu Huo's sudden intervention, the space entities collided with each other, and after a moment, they began to collapse in succession. With their turbulence, the entire space prison also reacted accordingly.
This highly concentrated space deep within the space prison was independent. It was encased in the center by a large tilted cube. Although the space entities inside frequently changed, they did not break through the outer giant cube. However, this giant cube was embedded within the entire space. Its slight movement caused the surrounding space entities to shift like waves, bringing the entire space prison to life.
The rooms distributed within this space were not spatial units. Some were single rooms, while others consisted of two or three rooms clustered together to form a space entity. After the positions of the space entities changed, the positions of these rooms also changed accordingly. Previously, the rooms were not far from the ground, but now, as the space entities squeezed against each other, some of them gradually floated upward, directly detaching from the ground-level building complex.
The rooms flying up like bubbles drew a wave of curses. Without prop assistance, if these spaces flew too high and took too many rooms with them, it could lead to a shortage of "prisoner" rooms. Of course, what others were more worried about was that these seemingly stable space entities might suddenly become unstable. If a major fluctuation occurred, it wouldn't be a matter of just one or two people dying.
In the end, the height these rooms floated to was limited, and the space prison gradually returned to calm.
A few players who had been following Xu Huo until the corridor became too narrow due to spatial compression left, but they couldn't help casting glances in the direction Xu Huo had gone. These people had already formed an alliance. After dealing with a few fighting players, they couldn't resist their curiosity and walked in that direction.
Xu Huo was stationed outside the giant cube. After the commotion just now, the space entities inside the cube gradually calmed down. They didn't return to their original state but instead combined their spatial powers to evolve into new forms, mostly polyhedrons. When they moved, they often revealed diamond-shaped faces—this was very similar to Lawrence Li's spatial power, except that unlike Lawrence Li's stability, they were at a critical point prone to collapse.
Feeling the compressed spatial power inside, he found it hard to imagine what would happen if the space entities inside collided and collapsed without the outer giant cube's spatial seal.
After taking the Perfect Evolution Potion in the Goddess Cult district, Xu Huo's control over spatial power had increased. Previously, he had learned from Lady Gong how to increase the attack power of spatial power by continuously compressing spatial barriers. The number of stacked cubes had more than doubled from the original ten-plus layers. After compression, releasing these cubes could cause a certain impact, with a power equivalent to a micro bomb, enough to crack the floor.
Although it seemed somewhat useless, the advantage was that it could be used at any time without needing to activate a prop or trait, nor did it have a time limit.
However, the space entities inside the giant cube before him were different. They also formed certain shapes, but once they collapsed and separated, the spatial power didn't completely disintegrate. Simply put, it was like the previous structural form had turned into a plane, similar to a compressed cube shattering into countless Space Ray Blades, while also containing the impact force from over-compressed spatial power suddenly released. This turned the entire space into an extremely chaotic spatial field.
Such a chaotic yet orderly field was more stable than ordinary chaotic space, but its contained power was no less than chaotic space. If one had to distinguish them, it might be that chaotic space was prone to collapse, while this giant cube maintained a delicate calm.
A controllable, powerful form of power far beyond human capability was thus displayed before Xu Huo's eyes.
Clearly, the instance "One-Third City" had issues. On the surface, it seemed to be about hunting criminals, but it was actually a facade. The real venue was this maze prison containing the power of time and space. It was unclear whether this instance was particularly special or had undergone some other change. To clear it, one had to follow the game rules. Of course, this was also an excellent opportunity for secondary evolution.
Turning to look at the few players walking toward him from behind, Xu Huo asked, "Which of you has undergone space evolution?"
Those daring to come here were all strong, and two of them were Spatial Super Evolvers.
Xu Huo sized them up and added, "You saw the commotion just now. Even a slight probe could cause irreversible changes to this space. To survive, don't use spatial power lightly."
"Then what are you doing here?" one person asked.
"Observing the spatial structure," Xu Huo replied frankly. "This venue is excellent. You probably won't find another like it in the outer districts."
These words made the breathing of those present quicken. Whether they could see it or not, their gazes all focused ahead.
Xu Huo had been sitting on the ground, but now he patted the dust off his pants, stood up, and walked out, saying to them, "You're all prisoners. You'd better find a place to hide."
One Super Evolver couldn't help calling out, "Wait!"
"May I ask, what form do you perceive the space to be in?"
Xu Huo turned to look at him. "What do you think?"
The other didn't speak, but the eagerness in his eyes made it easy to see his thoughts. If he couldn't get an answer, he would definitely use his own methods to explore.
Xu Huo wasn't worried that this space would collapse because of a few Spatial Super Evolvers, but once the giant cube moved, the surrounding prison space would also change. He needed to complete his quota of twenty-one people tonight, so he couldn't let them cause trouble.
"I can tell you," he said, turning to face them directly. Using spiritual power, he visualized the shape of the giant cube. "This should be the core of the space prison. Although it's a good learning venue, it's not very stable. I suggest you only use your eyes and mind, not your hands."
At that moment, another player sneered, "Didn't you just move? Is this place yours..."
Before he could finish, a spiritual power materialization wrapped around his neck, cutting off his words.
Xu Huo smiled. "You should be grateful that prison guards can't kill prisoners at night... but making you lose the ability to move is easy."
This player was also someone who could bend with the wind. He quickly raised his hands and said, "I was just joking. I'm not a Super Evolver, so I don't have the ability to act even if I wanted to!"
Xu Huo released him and added, "Here, everyone shows their true faces. That's good." (Chapter End)