Divine Beast Creator
Chapter 2785: Chapter 2786: The Mystery of the Molan Pit
The Molan Giant Pit is located in Xiqing City, about 4 hours by high-speed train from Maomu City, with a landscape characterized by a massive bowl-shaped sinkhole several hundred meters deep.
No, to be precise, whether the Molan Giant Pit is anthropogenic is still not concluded. Even Lorraine Tower cannot provide an answer. Unlike sinkholes and similar natural formations, the rocky walls of the Molan Giant Pit appear to bear marks of artificial excavation, and the entire pit’s form more closely resembles that of a quarry.
However, according to investigations, the Molan Giant Pit does not contain any veins of ore, nor are the natural conditions present for ore deposits to form in its location. Additionally, Lorraine Tower and other Time Divine Beasts found no origins of the Molan Giant Pit during Time Retrospection; it has existed unchanged along the Time River.
If it were in the past, Veronique might not have cared much about this, but now having encountered many events with Feng Yuan, Veronique can’t help but suspect that the Molan Giant Pit might be a relic from the Mythical Era.
Still, it’s really hard to recall which Mythical Era’s mining site this might correspond to.
This is also why Veronique suspects Feng Yuan might have intentionally chosen this location, trying to spot a place that might be a fragment of the Mythical Era, but it’s really not that easy.
"If I had a plan, why bother doing extra, but the Molan Giant Pit... tch, there’s a problem with the place, causes are mysterious, what trouble might be waiting?"
Rubbing his chin, Feng Yuan’s expression was not good, he truly hadn’t done anything, it was purely luck that landed him on this spot, but isn’t this just too lucky?
"I think it should be a fragment from the Mythical Era, after all, Lorraine Tower and others trace the Time River and can only see that thing always being like this from the start."
Veronique says, looking towards Agunas, who flicks its tail and says
"One shouldn’t hastily conclude as such; the Imperial People haven’t taken action there."
"Uh-huh, do you think any Divine Nation would carelessly place a Divine Artifact in a quarry?"
"That’s not what I meant, you haven’t experienced that era, the Molan Giant Pit certainly bears traces of an artificial quarry, but... those traces are by New Era quarry standards."
Glancing at Veronique, Agunas faintly says, causing Veronique to slowly comprehend what Agunas meant.
Unlike the New Era’s human excavation, in the Mythical Era, it wasn’t so troublesome; at least scaffolding or similar things were not necessary, floating platforms were enough.
In mining aspects, the Mythical Era’s mining methods were quite simple and direct, using devices similar to large-scale weapons for mass stone destruction, with only gemstones and other fragile veins mined in relatively meticulous ways.
Added with various reinforcement devices used by the Mythical Era, mining quarries differed greatly from those in the New Era, visibly evident in the remaining quarries post-extraction.
To form a bowl-shaped quarry, in the Mythical Era, it would only be possible if the overall mineral distribution was like that; however, this is evidently unlikely, as no mineral veins would form such a precise shape.
Only in the New Era, due to inadequate reinforcement methods, would one adopt a relatively stable structure for mining.
"It truly is; structurally, it resembles the New Era’s product but tracing back time has no conclusions."
Veronique says, looking at Feng Yuan
"That place probably is a bundle of trouble."
"Hehe, since there’s nothing urgent for now, why not explore? Let’s see what the Molan Giant Pit actually is."
Scratching his head, Feng Yuan did not change his mind; even though it might be troublesome, it’s nothing major, and he’s also curious about what precisely the Molan Giant Pit is, artificially or naturally formed?
If it is anthropogenic, why can’t Time Divine Beasts find the answer through the Time River?
Such matters intrigue historians greatly, though, as of now, powerful Beastmasters aren’t interested historically, or rather, if such people exist, they aren’t in Great Xia.
Unsolved mysteries like the Molan Giant Pit are numerous worldwide, ordinary researchers lack the capability due to power issues, while those capable may not have the interest or intent.
This is why the origin of the Molan Giant Pit remains undetermined; even Divine Beasts haven’t found answers, making human exploration exceedingly difficult.
Deciding where to go next, Feng Yuan began preparations, informing Qi Xiaoshuang as he’d be away for an unspecified time, telling her to contact him if necessary.
Qi Chen and Dou Yanlan went to the Imperial Timeline; contacting them is tough for him, not to mention Qi Xiaoshuang. If their family faces trouble, Feng Yuan is the one available to help.
Of course, Feng Yuan believes Qi Xiaoshuang wouldn’t seek him unless something unavoidable needs solving.
The reason for specifically speaking to Qi Xiaoshuang is Feng Yuan worrying about the family’s adults’ pride; after all, he’s a junior, actively seeking his help poses a serious challenge.
Feng Yuan doesn’t want Qi Chen or anyone else to have regrets or remorse, as for minor troubles? Feng Yuan doesn’t think Qi Xiaoshuang would seek him for trivial issues, surely it’d be something even the adults cannot handle.
"Can a long-distance Space Gate application be approved in such a short time?"
Having packed his bag, hearing Agunas say it received approval, Feng Yuan looked at Agunas surprised; even though wartime restrictions are slowly lifting, continuously applying for Space Gate usage still remains a challenge.
No one guarantees the Imperial People and those in the War Timeline wouldn’t launch sudden attacks now, hence, conventional space means like Space Gates remain strictly regulated.
In Eternal Frozen Soil, Agunas once used rapid approval application rights, never expecting Agunas to secure permission within a day.
Space Control Department is overwhelmed, with piles of application requests daily; random approvals are impossible, with non-essential non-urgent ones surely denied.
Glancing at Feng Yuan, Agunas said nothing, while Veronique chuckled softly saying
"Given its current reputation and status, is applying for a permit from the United Army internally difficult?"
"I suppose not."
Recalling what Agunas accomplished, Feng Yuan admitted Veronique wasn’t wrong; given the special status of a Divine Beast and United Army matters, applying for Space Gate usage seems easy for Agunas.
Feng Yuan did not suggest other means to travel to Xiqing City; not only has public transport yet to restore, but even riding Xiao Ji would take substantial time.
Moreover, the route passes through Storm Plain, a no-fly zone; even as a Divine Beast, Xiao Ji would struggle crossing it.
As for detours? The journey extends by one-third, so Feng Yuan opts for the simplest route—Space Gate.
Agunas didn’t directly open the Space Gate to the Molan Giant Pit but chose Xiqing City, following Feng Yuan’s advice; heading straight to the destination is good, but permits are problematic.
In cities, specified locations manage non-large Space Gates smoothly; while outdoors differ needing personnel verification for applicant arrival, closing loopholes.
Compared to Maomu City, Xiqing City evidently suffered war ravages; numerous damaged buildings are under repair and reconstruction, the entire city akin to a vast construction site.
"This is... they’re truly miserable."
Seeing such a desolate scene through the Space Gate, Feng Yuan couldn’t help but sigh, Veronique chuckled softly saying
"Compared to Baiman City, they’re much luckier."
"You’re not wrong..."
With a helpless shake of the head, Feng Yuan didn’t know what to say; despite the truth in Veronique’s words, he felt something was odd, believing they’d rather be completely untouched by attacks than the current state.
"Next, let’s find Special Duty Team for documents, let’s see, they’re at..."
Taking out his phone, Feng Yuan said, checking the map, having asked Liao Yu for information on the Molan Giant Pit; with permission now granted, he must visit to view the documents, prohibited from free dissemination.

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