The Divine Revelation Hall’s secret protection of Yu Zhu had already been activated. As for Yu Zhun, today marked his first attempt to conquer the Lv. 40 special dungeon, [Celestial Nether Lone Star]. After preparing for so long, it was finally time to begin.
Arriving at the dungeon encampment, Yu Zhun made his final preparations with his guild members. Soon, 10:00 a.m. arrived on the dot. The raiding team of the [Moon-devouring Celestial Wolf] guild, who had been in line just ahead of the [Godslayer] guild, emerged from the dungeon entrance. The team leader smiled at Yu Zhun and handed over a freshly compiled stack of documents.
"Good luck, Yu Zhun!"
"Thanks," Yu Zhun replied, momentarily stunned before returning the smile.
He took a deep breath and looked toward the dungeon entrance. "Get ready, we’re going in."
The guild members standing behind him nodded in unison, their expressions turning solemn.
"Stay safe," the two Divine Revelation Hall powerhouses guarding the entrance cautioned, stepping aside to clear the way.
The experts from various guilds within the encampment simultaneously cast their gazes over. They wondered if he was really going in. Because of Yu Zhun, they had already scouted the [Godslayer] guild’s raid schedule in advance. This small guild, founded by a player with an SSS-rank talent, had once conquered the [Red Moon Tide]. They wondered what kind of performance they would deliver this time.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Yu Zhun and his five companions walked step by step toward the dungeon entrance.
The very instant Yu Zhun entered the dungeon, a faint, deeply concealed flash of deep red swept across the originally purplish-black dungeon gates. At the same time, a crimson glint vanished deep within Yu Zhun’s eyes. Along with the brief wave of dizziness from entering the dungeon instance, the familiar voice of the Deep Red Demon Lord echoed in his mind.
"Hehehe~
"Kid, I knew you wouldn’t pass up this opportunity.
"Listen here, conquer this damn dungeon, and the grudge between you and me will be wiped clean!
"And one more thing, watch out for the [Civilization Reconstruction Department]!"
The dizziness vanished along with the voice. Had Yu Zhun not kept his mind perfectly clear, he might have thought he was just hearing things.
He pondered the Deep Red Demon Lord’s intentions. To deliberately leave a trap at the entrance that triggered upon his arrival—was this dungeon waiting specifically for him? If conquering this hidden dungeon would wipe the slate clean between them, did that mean the entity being punished this time had a grudge against the Demon Lord?
Moreover, the Demon Lord specifically warned him to watch out for the [Civilization Reconstruction Department]. If the Deep Red Demon Lord truly had a grudge against the entity tied to this dungeon and desperately wanted him to clear it, then this warning was likely a crucial clue. However, Yu Zhun had to consider the possibility that this old fox was merely pretending to have a grudge, using the clue to lure him into a trap. After all, everyone knew the Deep Red Demon Lord was utterly shameless.
Regardless, the Deep Red Demon Lord’s intervention had certainly sent ripples through Yu Zhun’s previously calm state of mind. Shaking his head, he forced himself to cool down and looked at the lines of text floating before him.
[Welcome to the special dungeon: Celestial Nether Lone Star (3A)]
[The dungeon rules are as follows:]
[1. All rewards within the dungeon are calculated in real time.]
[2. Death within the dungeon is considered death in the Divine Revelation World.]
[3. Assisting in achieving the goal of the Lone Star Plan will be considered a perfect clear.]
[4. There is a 24x time dilation difference between the inside and outside of the dungeon. The raid time limit is 24 hours. Exceeding the time limit will result in a failed raid and forced eviction from the dungeon.]
[Willing to be a lone star in deep space, preserving the last wisp of fire!]
His gaze lingered on the final sentence for a moment before his attention shifted back to himself. He was wearing a white unlined garment, completely different from what he had on when he entered, and lying on a bed measuring one meter wide and two meters long. The surrounding space was cramped, equipped with only a nightstand, a desk, and a tiny wardrobe. The total area was perhaps five or six square meters.
Yu Zhun had experienced a similar situation during his First Turn trial. That had been a role-playing dungeon where he had to assume the identity of another person. But the [Celestial Nether Lone Star] dungeon was different. Here, the person Yu Zhun had to role-play was himself.
Sitting up, Yu Zhun picked up a highly conspicuous note from the nightstand.
[Dear [Hibernation Inspection Department] member Yu Zhun, it is now year 932 since the inception of the [Lone Star Plan]. You have awakened from hibernation to become a member of the [Lone Star Plan], joining this long and unknown journey for survival.]
[As a member of the Hibernation Inspection Department, your task is to inspect the hibernation pods scattered throughout the [Lone Star] spacecraft and ensure they are functioning properly. Your fellow compatriots slumber within them. They can only awaken at predetermined times, not now. This is a task of utmost importance.]
[While aboard the [Lone Star] spacecraft, please abide by the following rules to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences.]
[1. The dormitory is a private area. Without your permission, no one can enter your dormitory. It is absolutely safe here.]
[2. The Lone Star is a spacecraft with a highly defined division of labor. Everyone has duties to fulfill. To avoid causing trouble for others, please always wear your uniform and your dedicated Inspection Glasses whenever you are outside your dormitory.]
[3. If you encounter individuals not wearing a uniform, do not approach or interact with them. Keep your distance and immediately report the situation to the [Security Department] personnel at the nearest duty station.]
[4. Please strictly follow the designated shift schedule and route for your inspections. Do not be late or leave early, and do not deviate from the designated route during the inspection.]
[5. During the inspection, if you discover a hibernation pod malfunctioning, please report the situation to the [Security Department] and the [Technical Maintenance Department], then immediately end the current inspection and return to your dormitory.]
[6. To ensure safety, two inspectors are scheduled to partner up for every inspection. Please do not leave your partner. If you realize your partner is no longer by your side, wait where you are for them to return.]
[7. The time outside of inspections is yours to manage. You may move freely within the Lone Star, but do not enter areas marked with red lines during non-inspection hours. If you accidentally trespass, return to your dormitory as quickly as possible and do not leave it afterward.]
[8. At a fixed time every day, personnel from the [Technical Maintenance Department] will come to maintain your Inspection Glasses. This concerns your inspection safety. Please ensure you are in your dormitory when they arrive.]
[9. You may only dine in the cafeteria during designated meal times. Members of the [Logistics Support Department] will prepare nutritionally balanced food for you. Although it may not look delicious, you must absolutely not waste it.]
[10. The [Civilization Reconstruction Department] does not exist aboard the Lone Star. If a staff member claiming to be from the [Civilization Reconstruction Department] invites you to visit their department, please refuse the invitation.]
[By adhering to the above rules, you will be able to enjoy a pleasant space journey before your next hibernation cycle.]
"The Hibernation Inspection Department..." Yu Zhun massaged his temples. As he rapidly memorized all the rules on the note, a thoughtful expression crossed his face.
According to known intelligence, this world’s mother planet, [Celestial Nether Star], had long ago been invaded by unidentified man-eating creatures. Unable to resist, humanity had watched their world fall to ruins. In order to preserve their civilization, they pooled all their resources to build a space survival vessel, the [Lone Star]. It was filled with numerous hibernation pods and frozen human embryos, embarking on a quest to find a new habitable home where they could rekindle the fires of civilization.
This was the [Lone Star Plan].
According to the dungeon rules, the path to a perfect clear was to help the [Lone Star] find a new home within twenty-four hours. It sounded absurd to find a home in twenty-four hours when the past 932 years had yielded nothing, but the dungeon was guaranteed to have a solution the moment it appeared. Therefore, if Yu Zhun’s guess was right, they were at a critical juncture where the [Lone Star] could indeed find a new home within twenty-four hours.
Inside the [Lone Star], there were five distinct departments: the [Hibernation Inspection Department], the [Logistics Support Department], the [Technical Maintenance Department], the [Detection Driving Department], and the [Security Department]. There was also the Schr?dinger’s [Civilization Reconstruction Department], but that could be set aside for now.
Upon entering the dungeon, the raiding team would be evenly distributed across these different departments, with members in each division bound by different sets of rules. That was why the dungeon required a minimum of five people to raid.
According to the previous dungeon data, the [Hibernation Inspection Department], where Yu Zhun was currently assigned, had the largest range of movement among the five departments. They could access the vast majority of the spacecraft’s areas. However, it was also the most dangerous department of all.