Chapter 1: Unidentified Object

Panwangling is located in the southwest of Jiangning City, less than 400 miles from the city center. It is a well-preserved original mountain range, characterized by beautiful scenery and dense vegetation. If it were not for the transportation restrictions, it would undoubtedly be an excellent destination for tourism and leisure. However, as it stands, it has become a favored spot for hikers and camping enthusiasts

He does not know how he entered this space

After Ye Quan gritted his teeth and purchased a complete set of camping supplies, including a tent, sleeping bag, and backpack, Chen Hao unexpectedly said he had something urgent to attend to, leaving him in the lurch. This infuriated Ye Quan, who scolded him for more than ten minutes over the phone before finally letting him off the hook

Ye Quan made an effort to move forward, and indeed his body began to move. However, his flying posture was slow and awkward, resembling that of swimming in a pool. With a stroke of his arms and a kick of his legs, he only managed to float a few meters forward.

How can one wake up

The mist at the edge of space is extremely thick, resembling cotton, and remains motionless. Ye Quan is very curious about what lies behind the mist. However, when he is still ten meters away from the edge of space, he is halted by an invisible force, unable to advance even a step.

Next, level the ground, set up the tent, sprinkle some insect repellent around, build a stove with stones in the downwind area, and then gather a pile of dry firewood from the forest

On the eastern horizon, the Morning Star flickers in and out of view, marking the darkest moment before dawn

A mysterious light from the depths of the universe pierced through the Earth's atmosphere and fell into a primitive mountain range located northwest of Jiangning City in the Southern Ridge Province of Xinhua Country

He twisted his right hand towards his thigh, only to be astonished to find that his hands could not touch his own body at all

Ye Quan felt surprised; he had experienced similar dreams before, dreaming that he could fly, soaring over the river or through the woods like a bird, feeling extremely joyful

There are no birds singing, no insects chirping, no green trees, and no floral fragrance

Ye Quan struggled with the spear for more than ten minutes in the creek, yet it was unclear whether it was due to the water being too deep, the fish being too agile, or his spear-fishing skills being inadequate, as he ended up catching not a single fish

In the middle of the flat land, there is a circular pond, covering an area of more than 2 mu, with a depth of two to three meters. The water is clear, allowing one to see the bottom at a glance. There are no fish or shrimp in the water, nor any aquatic plants. A narrow stream flows down from the mountain, feeding into the pond.

After Ye Quan's close friend Chen Hao learned about it, he invited him to go camping at Panwangling on the 20th, as a way to relax and clear his mind. Ye Quan, unable to refuse the kind invitation, agreed.

Flying up to the halfway up the mountain, the spring water fell to the ground. The source of the stream is in a cave halfway up the mountain. Walking into the cave for about eight or nine meters, one can see a small pool the size of a round table, with clear spring water gushing out from the spring eye, and flowing out from the gap in the pool, forming a small stream

After nightfall, Ye Quan enjoyed several grilled fish and a pot of delicious mushroom and wild vegetable soup, then fell into a deep sleep. Spending the night alone in the remote mountains, far from the crowd, would terrify most people; some even find it difficult to sleep alone in an unfamiliar place. However, lying in his sleeping bag, Ye Quan listened to the occasional sounds from the surrounding forest without fear. Instead, he truly let go of the worries and pressures that had accumulated in his heart during this time, and his mood became clear and bright.

After Ye Quan had walked around the mountain a few times, he felt that a considerable amount of time had passed, and he finally began to feel a bit anxious

Ye Quan is gentle and modest in demeanor, yet he has never lost his inherent pride. Upon learning that the reason for the other party's breakup was the presence of a new love, he let go without hesitation

Indeed, it is a dream

In both career and relationships, Ye Quan did not resort to desperate measures, nor did he seek solace in alcohol to drown his sorrows; however, the frustration and pain he felt were undoubtedly profound.

In late June 2013, the southern region had already entered the hottest season of the year

Although his companions were gone, he had already purchased various camping supplies, which cost him a total of one month's salary. It would be a waste not to use them, so Ye Quan simply packed his luggage and set off alone

This is a magical and peculiar space, surrounded on all sides and above by dense clouds and mist that seem almost tangible. Below is a stone mountain, less than 400 meters in height, yet it appears imposing and substantial, standing in the center of the space

What if it is a dream

Soon, Ye Quan became excited. If he knew he was in a dream, wouldn't he be able to do as he pleased? He could do whatever he wanted without being responsible for any of his actions? He could commit murder and arson without anyone caring?

When Ye Quan was in middle school, there was a stone mountain near the school. The interior of the mountain was almost hollow, traversed by a stone cave that extended for about seven or eight li, and at intervals along the cave, there were branches, resembling a dark maze

The light in the space is very bright, yet there is no blue sky or white clouds, nor are there any sun or stars; even the wind is absent, but the temperature and humidity are quite comfortable for people

Or perhaps, one is not dreaming at all, but rather has died in a state of confusion? And then transformed into a ghost entering hell

I do not know how I can return to the real world

Scan the life characteristics of intelligent biological entities, identified as carbon-based life forms, of the yellow race, with a height of 1.75 meters and a weight of 64.9 kilograms, genes... confirmed as purebred Earth humans

Ye Quan felt a bit thirsty, so he reached out his hands to scoop up some water to drink, but his body was not physical, and he could not hold it at all, let alone drink it.

The hill at Shishan is quite similar to the one at Yequan's hometown, predominantly consisting of exposed rocks with very little soil. The ground is equally clean, devoid of any trees or even a single blade of grass or an insect.

Planetary Level: Late Stage of Type II Civilization

Ye Quan floated in mid-air, listening to these inexplicable sounds, feeling as if he understood yet did not understand. Before he could grasp what was happening, suddenly the surroundings became a chaotic blur, and immediately his head felt as if it were about to explode, the intense pain causing him to lose all consciousness.

The spiritual imprint has been bound, the psychic space recognition program has officially started, 10, 9, 8......

Later, two students got lost inside this cave and nearly starved to death. Ultimately, the school sealed all three entrances with cement, which left Ye Quan feeling quite regretful

Ye Quan is twenty-four years old this year and is studying at Tiannan University, which can barely be considered a second-tier institution. After graduation, he felt that there were better opportunities for development in the capital city of Jiangning, so he resolutely decided to stay. However, reality dealt him a heavy blow

That night, Ye Quan settled at a camping base, a place where general camping enthusiasts gather at Panwang Ridge. Not to mention weekends, even on regular days, there are many city dwellers who come here with tents to relax and relieve stress.

After taking three transfers and finally hiring a small three-wheeled vehicle to travel twenty miles along a narrow road, Ye Quan finally arrived at a small town at the foot of Panwangling Mountain. It was already three o'clock in the afternoon. Without resting, Ye Quan replenished some food and fresh water in the town and then plunged into the mountains.

After becoming familiar with the cave, Ye Quan had several occasions where he accurately walked from one entrance to another without using any lighting tools, leaving several classmates who had bet against him utterly convinced of his abilities

This is a lifeless and desolate space

Ye Quan finally managed to calm his mind and looked around, only to find that the surroundings were desolate. There was not a single shadow of a person; apart from stones and soil, there was nothing to be seen. He circled around the space and estimated in his heart that the space was approximately 1,000 meters high and covered an area of about 100 mu, with the stone mountain occupying more than half of it. At the foot of the mountain, there were also about 50 mu of flat land.

Ye Quan had a strange dream; he found himself in a peculiar space, with his feet off the ground, feeling completely weightless, floating in the air

On Earth, whether it is those who occasionally look up at the night sky or the advanced surveillance systems of various countries, none have detected this extraterrestrial visitor.

Ye Quan was born in a mountain village and only moved to the city with his family in his third year of junior high school. During high school and university, he would return to his hometown every year during the winter and summer vacations, so he was not unfamiliar with the mountain environment. Relying on the martial arts he had practiced for several years, he had also brushed up on a considerable amount of camping knowledge before coming here. Moreover, according to some hikers who had camped at Panwang Ridge, there are no large carnivorous animals in the outskirts of Panwang Ridge. As long as one is well-prepared, acts within their capabilities, does not get lost, and does not overexert themselves, there is not much danger.

The Biological Sciences program at Tiannan University was never particularly impressive, lacking even a single high-quality laboratory. The knowledge gained from four years of undergraduate textbooks can only be considered superficial. Ye Quan was aware that jobs in the field of Biological Sciences were hard to come by, but he never anticipated it would be this difficult. After more than two years of facing obstacles everywhere, the jobs he found were not aligned with his qualifications, leaving him in a state of stagnation, unable to advance or settle for less. The initial enthusiasm he once had has long since faded.

In the end, a clumsy method was employed, first by building two small dams upstream and downstream to cut off the water flow, and then by driving several fish into a dead end, which ultimately allowed him to succeed

The psychic space restriction has been triggered, discovering advanced intelligent life forms, data collection in progress

As the number of people increased, the environment became particularly noisy, which displeased Ye Quan greatly. Therefore, early the next morning, he shouldered his backpack and ventured deep into the mountains. After traveling more than 20 miles along the mountain path and feeling utterly exhausted, he finally selected a spacious area as his camping ground

Hmm, something seems off, Ye Quan thought

In the past, his dreams were always vague and muddled, unlike now when he is so clear-headed that he actually knows he is in a dream

Is he the only one in hell

Just a few days ago, a relationship that had been in crisis since graduation reached its final conclusion. As he submitted his resignation to the company president, his girlfriend also proposed a breakup.

This is not because Ye Quan is audacious, but rather due to a talent he has possessed since childhood—he is unafraid of the dark and has an exceptionally strong sense of direction. He may occasionally get lost, but he has never lost his way.

Approximately four hundred meters from the camp, there is a small stream. While Ye Quan was washing the wild vegetables and mushrooms he had gathered, he noticed several palm-sized fish swimming in the stream, which sparked his interest. He took a machete and cut a bamboo stick about the thickness of an egg. Following the survival techniques taught by Bear Grylls in outdoor survival videos, he first split one end into four parts, then used a small stick to separate them, and finally sharpened the ends with a newly purchased survival knife to create a simple fish spear. He then followed the same method as demonstrated in the outdoor survival videos by Bear Grylls, splitting one end into four parts, using a small stick to separate them, and sharpening the ends with his new survival knife to fashion a simple fish spear.

At that moment, a cold and mechanical electronic synthesized voice echoed in the space

Strength value 41, Stamina value 42, Immunity value 48, Physical strength value 40, Mental power value 53, Agility value 47, Brain development value 46, All conditions are basically met