The train's jump engine emitted a final low hum, and the pale blue folds of space slowly smoothed out. The starry sea outside the window transformed from distorted bands of light into clear points of light.

Pegana finally came into view.

This pale blue planet floats in the dark star field, its surface covered with vast expanses of white polar ice caps. The outlines of green vegetation can be vaguely seen in the equatorial region, and the gray area between the two poles is precisely the "active area of ​​geomagnetic energy" marked by the Silver Wolf. At this moment, a pale purple energy halo is flickering at the edge of the atmosphere, like a layer of flowing gauze.

"Jump completed, we have arrived in the Pegana Outer Network star field, approximately 5000 standard kilometers from the planet's surface."

Pam's voice sounded, controlling the train to slow down slowly, and Pegana's real-time data popped up on the screen.

"Atmospheric composition: 72% nitrogen, 26% oxygen, 2% other gases. Breathable. Average surface temperature: -5°C, with a low of -32°C in the Arctic Circle and a high of 45°C at the equator. The ley line energy index is 1870, far exceeding that of a typical planet. Multiple energy fissure signals are present."

Lin Yu moved closer to the screen, his eyes fixed on the earth vein energy distribution map.

Energy lines covered the surface of the planet like a spider web, converging into a bright spot of light near the Arctic Circle, which highly overlapped with the "suspected anchor point area" marked by Silver Wolf.

He could feel the pioneering energy in his body begin to stir slightly, and the emerging light particles floated at his fingertips, more active than when he was on the train.

"The earth vein energy is indeed very strong. My pioneering energy is responding."

Pam clung to the edge of the console, staring warily at the energy rift signal on the screen.

"Are all these red dots dangerous areas? Will the train be sucked into the energy rift?"

Walter pushed up his glasses and called up the gravity field monitoring data. "The gravitational fluctuations of the energy rift are within a safe range. As long as we maintain the parking orbit 1000 standard kilometers away, we will not be affected. Dan Heng, the drone can be prepared."

"The debugging has been completed." Dan Heng's voice came from behind. Soon, three silver drones flew out from the ejection port of the train, drawing three thin light tracks in the universe and flying towards the Arctic Circle of Pegana.

"The drone's cold-resistant camera and energy detector have been activated, and the real-time image will be synchronized to the main control screen."

The images sent back by the drone soon appeared on the screen.

The Arctic Circle in Pegana is covered with a thick layer of ice, and the outline of dark rocks can be vaguely seen under the ice. As the drone gradually approaches the gathering point of the earth vein energy, irregular cracks begin to appear on the ice surface. Light purple earth vein energy seeps out of the cracks and condenses into ice crystals at low temperatures, like pieces of purple crystals inlaid on the ice surface.

"The energy fluctuations of these ice crystals are consistent with the inferred frequency of the anchor point."

"I can feel the leyline energy gushing out from the rock beneath the ice, flowing along a specific trajectory, as if it were guided by humans. This must be a trace of Akivali's leyline modification back then."

Heather also leaned closer to the screen, her eyes falling on the cracks in the ice. "The direction of these cracks is very regular. They don't seem to be naturally formed. They look more like some kind of energy channel. If the anchor point is hidden under the rock, these channels may be the entrance to the anchor point."

Lin Yu looked at the ice crystals on the screen and suddenly remembered what was in the diary.

"The leyline resonance requires pure energy," he said, turning to Cerydra. "Once we land, can you use your energy to purify these leyline energies?"

"It should be fine." Cerydra nodded. "My energy can filter out some impure energies. It was very effective when I purified those Dark Tide creatures in Ohma."

At this moment, the image transmitted back by the drone suddenly fluctuated, the purple ice crystals on the screen began to flicker, the lavender earth vein energy suddenly became violent, the cracks on the ice surface expanded rapidly, revealing the dark rock layer underneath.

The rock formations were engraved with complex patterns, like some kind of pattern. As the energy of the earth's veins surged, the patterns began to emit a pale golden light.

Jizi immediately controlled the train to adjust the angle so that the screen could capture the texture on the rock formation more clearly.

"These patterns should be guiding devices. Once they are activated, we can find the specific location of the anchor point."

Pam looked at the flickering patterns on the screen, her ears perked up, but she was still a little worried. "Will activating the device cause an energy explosion? Before in Black Rock City, it was the activation of a device that attracted the bad guys."

"No." Walter pulled up the energy analysis chart. "The energy fluctuations of these lines are very stable. There is no risk of explosion. Instead, it seems that they are 'waiting' for some kind of energy trigger. Perhaps the pioneering energy in us is the trigger."

Lin Yu nodded, mobilized the pioneering energy in his body, and injected it into the train's external energy transmitter.

Energy beams shot out from the top of the train and flew towards the rock formations in the Arctic Circle of Pegana.

The moment the energy beam touched the lines, the lines on the rock layer suddenly burst into dazzling light. The earth energy flowed along the lines and gathered into a huge pattern on the ice surface. The ice layer in the center of the pattern began to slowly sink, revealing a bottomless cave entrance.

Steady energy fluctuations were heard from within the cave, which was the signal from the original anchor point of the star track.

"Found it!" Silver Wolf's voice was filled with excitement. "The energy index in the cave has reached 3200, which is exactly the same as the energy recorded in the log! Lin Yu, the pioneering energy can really activate the guidance device!"

Lin Yu looked at the cave entrance on the screen, and a surge of excitement surged in his heart.

The bottleneck in his pioneering career that had troubled him for a long time finally had hope of breaking through.

He turned to look at everyone and said firmly, "Prepare for landing. Target anchor point cave entrance."

Ji Zi controlled the train to slowly land in Pegana, and the landing area on the screen gradually became clear.

The ice surface around the cave entrance is relatively flat, wide enough for the train to park, and there is no signal of energy rift.

Walter adjusted the shield, expanding its coverage to 100 standard meters around the train to prevent sudden fluctuations in earth vein energy.

"After landing, I will maintain the shield. Dan Heng will be in charge of the drone to scout the interior of the cave. Cerydela and Heiseyin, you two and Miss Saifei will be on guard. Lin Yu, you and I will enter the cave together to confirm the specific situation of the anchor point."

"Okay!" Everyone responded in unison. Pam also ran to the control console and carefully checked the train's parking system. "I will keep an eye on the train! If you encounter any danger, you must come back immediately!"

The train's landing gear slowly unfolded and gently landed on the ice surface of Pegana, stirring up a shower of fine ice crystals.

The hatch of the main control room opened, and cold air rushed in instantly, carrying with it a faint scent of earth energy.

Lin Yu wrapped his cold-proof coat tightly and looked up at the cave entrance not far away.

A halo of energy overflowed from the cave, casting flickering light and shadows on the ice, as if inviting them to enter this secret land carrying the legend of pioneering.

"Let's go." Lin Yu said to Walter beside him, and walked towards the cave entrance with firm steps.

Behind him, Cerydra and Hethein followed closely with weapons in hand. Danheng controlled the drone and flew into the cave first. The energy of the earth veins flowed around them, as if guiding them.

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