Chapter 2: The Meteor Falls from the Sky

The gaze of the crowd was immediately drawn to the meteor, which gradually enlarged. Initially, it was only the size of a bullet, but soon it reached the size of a bowl, and then it appeared to be as large as a water tank. Moreover, it became increasingly bright, and it was now clearly visible as a large fireball, with flames roaring and trailing a long tail of fire, resembling a small sun. While it could not be said to be as bright as daylight, it was sufficient to illuminate an area of several thousand meters in radius.

It was the dead of night, with the moon obscured and stars sparse. Under the dim starlight, one could faintly see a dozen figures climbing up a small dirt slope. In the stillness of the night, the clear sound of metal clashing echoed, producing a resonant "clang".

Driven by the instincts of a spy, Gao Yuan sensed a hint of danger in the atmosphere. The knight before him was certainly not joking, and the lance could strike at him at any moment

The small earth slope was, of course, illuminated clearly. In addition to the dozens of people on the slope, there were originally dozens of horses beneath it. At that moment, the horses seemed to sense something and became agitated, their hooves pounding and roaring incessantly.

Gao Yuan was taken aback for a moment, wondering what this group of people was doing and why they were dressed in such a manner. Could it be that they were filming a period drama? Had he fallen from the plane into a film set? Therefore, Gao Yuan looked around again, but aside from this group of knights, he did not see any photographers, lighting technicians, or similar crew members.

Where am I?

Gao Yuan felt a surge of tension in his heart and hurriedly changed the magazine. Just then, another cavalry unit charged down from the ravine, appearing before Gao Yuan. Fortunately, this group was not large, consisting of only about 20 individuals, which eased Gao Yuan's mind somewhat. Moreover, their uniforms were different from those of the previous soldiers; the inner lining of their clothing was made of red fabric, clearly indicating that they were not from the Qin army

Having already killed one person, Gaoyuan no longer held back, firing his weapon repeatedly. Due to the close distance and the surrounding flickering lights, he could see clearly, allowing him to hit his targets with almost every shot. The gunfire was relentless, and he quickly killed more than ten knights. The remaining six or seven knights were bewildered by the mysterious artifact Gaoyuan was using, leaving them terrified and causing them to flee on horseback. In the blink of an eye, they had run far away. The remaining six or seven knights were bewildered by the mysterious artifact Gaoyuan was using, leaving them terrified and causing them to flee on horseback. In the blink of an eye, they had run far away.

At this moment, one of the knights said: "He must be a spy from Zhao State; let's capture him first and discuss later"

Gao Yuan rubbed his eyes and carefully recalled what had just happened, and couldn't help but wonder: Could it be that I fell from an airplane? However, aside from some aching pains from the vibrations, there were no other injuries on my body. If I really had fallen from an airplane, that would be too strange

Bang! A flash of fire erupted, and the horse beneath the knight let out a mournful cry, its four legs giving way as it collapsed to the ground. Although the opponent clearly harbored hostility towards Gao Yuan, he was still unwilling to harm anyone first until he understood what was happening. Therefore, the first shot was aimed solely at the horse.

Having already issued a warning to the other party, yet still facing a lethal threat, Gao Yuan showed no mercy. Regardless of the identity of the assailant, he immediately raised his gun and fired. With a loud "bang," the commanding knight let out a scream and fell from his horse. The other knights, witnessing this, were both shocked and furious. They frantically shook their reins, urged their horses forward, and simultaneously brandished their long spears, lunging aggressively at Gao Yuan.

In the year 230 BC, during the eighteenth year of King Zheng of Qin, the Zhao state sent envoys to the western region of Fanwu (now northwest of Shijiazhuang)

At this moment, the plateau was still filled with confusion, not knowing where it was. If it had traveled back to ancient times, which dynasty would it be in? The knight had just said he was a spy from the Zhao State, which would place it in the Warring States period. However, the Warring States period spanned over two hundred years, so which specific time frame was it actually in?

Gao Yuan got up from the ground, looked around, and discovered that there were countless flickering lights surrounding him. Dozens of large trees had been cut down to waist height, lying haphazardly on the ground, and were still burning. Thanks to the surrounding firelight, he could see that he was actually in a vast pit.

The general continued in a calm tone: "The master is well-versed in the art of celestial numerology; his calculations will undoubtedly be accurate. Let us patiently wait here."

Although his tone was calm, it naturally conveyed a sense of conviction that was compelling, and the others also ceased speaking, quietly waiting.

Gao Yuan also let out a sigh of relief. Although he had a handgun, he was only carrying two magazines, each containing fifteen rounds. Adding the magazine in the handgun, he had a total of only forty-five rounds. He had already emptied one magazine. If the number of knights increased even slightly, he would truly be in danger.

Although he knew he should leave immediately and discuss it after dawn, Gao Yuan could not help but feel curious. He approached a knight, noticing that his armor was made up of rectangular iron plates arranged together, resembling a vest from a book. The armor extended down to the waist, with a tight-sleeved shirt lined with black fabric, black trousers, and short boots. The style was very similar to the Terracotta Warriors that Gao Yuan had seen in Xi'an. Therefore, it was estimated that this should be the army of the Qin state.

Everyone scrambled to their feet, and the great general pointed at the mass of fiery clouds, saying: "Let us quickly mount our horses and rush to the place where the meteor has fallen to take a look; it seems that what the teacher mentioned is likely to be there"

At this moment, another calm voice spoke up: "What time is it now?"

However, the plateau was already prepared. It immediately tilted its body to evade the shot, and with the right hand, it swiftly drew a pistol, aiming and firing a shot at the knight.

The muzzle of the gun was less than half a meter away from the tip of the plateau's nose, shimmering with a fierce light under the illumination of the flames, and the plateau could even feel a chilling coldness.

Although he was speaking to the general, everyone else heard him as well. Thus, the crowd followed the direction of his finger and saw a point of red-yellow light flickering in the pitch-black night sky, trailing a long, shining tail as it descended at an angle

Before the words had left his mouth, the massive fireball had already descended with a roar. A deafening explosion echoed, overwhelming the senses, and the ground shook violently. The crowd on the hillside was thrown off balance, collapsing to the ground. Meanwhile, in the southwest direction, several thousand meters away, a gigantic mushroom-shaped fire cloud surged into the sky, flames soaring to a height of several hundred zhang, lingering for a long time.

After a considerable amount of time had passed, and without knowing exactly how long, someone suddenly exclaimed: "General, look, it is a meteor."

The general's gaze was fixed on the approaching meteor, saying: "Do not rush with the illustrations and books, let us wait until the meteor falls, and see where it lands!"

At this moment, someone said: "General, the area is illuminated by meteors; our movements will soon be exposed. We should leave here quickly and return to the main camp."

The voice of the former general said again: "Very well, everyone should wait here, be cautious, and avoid making any noise. We must not be discovered by the patrols of the Qin army."

As soon as he finished speaking, a flurry of shadows moved, and the sound of "clang, clang" echoed continuously. The crowd dispersed to stand guard around the earthen mound, leaving only seven or eight people by the side of the general. However, after a short while, all sounds vanished without a trace, and the group seemed to merge with the darkness. The small hill returned to a state of silence, demonstrating that this group of people was exceptionally well-trained

However, at this moment, Gao Yuan could not afford to think too much, as the knight pointing a long spear at him thrust the spear forward. The direction of the spear tip slightly changed, grazing past Gao Yuan's face and aiming for his shoulder.

From the top of the embankment, one could see a vast expanse of darkness in the mountains and fields. The nearby trees and stones transformed into various shadows of different sizes in the gloom, resembling countless ferocious beasts and malevolent spirits, poised to devour any nighttime travelers.

After looking around for a while, Gao Yuan also raised his eyes to survey the surroundings, hoping to find a warhorse. However, he discovered that the warhorses had already vanished without a trace. As Gao Yuan was contemplating searching nearby, he heard the sound of hooves, but this time it was coming from a different direction

As the fireball drew closer, it grew larger and brighter, illuminating not only the ground but also casting a fiery red glow across half the sky. The crowd gasped in astonishment, with someone shouting loudly, "A meteor is about to fall https://m.hetushu.com."

At that moment, the sound of hooves was heard, and a group of knights, numbering around twenty, galloped down from the edge of the pit. Each knight was fully armored, wielding long spears and halberds, all dressed in ancient attire. In the blink of an eye, they charged to the forefront of the plateau

Waiting in the darkness, time seemed to pass busily. Beside the great general, someone was becoming a bit impatient and whispered, "The time should be about right; why is there still no movement? Is there a mistake?"

The actions of dodging, drawing the gun, and shooting were almost completed in an instant. The other knights did not clearly see what had happened; they only noticed that Gao Yuan was holding something in his hand. Suddenly, there was a loud explosion, a flash of fire, and a warhorse fell dead to the ground. Consequently, everyone was taken aback, and the other warhorses began to neigh in alarm, while the knights instinctively reined in their mounts and took a few steps back

Someone else replied: "It is approximately three o'clock in the middle of the night"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuan was momentarily taken aback, and suddenly a thought arose in his mind: Could it be that he had traveled back to ancient times?

Someone whispered: "General, let us wait here. If we advance any further, we are likely to be discovered by the patrols of the Qin army."

At this moment, the person who had previously given orders said again: "Come on, everyone, let's go together and kill him"

A knight pointed his lance at the plateau and said sternly, "Who are you?"

At that moment, Gao Yuan realized that he was still holding the amulet in his hand. A thought crossed his mind; he suddenly remembered that the amulet had been quite peculiar on the plane. First, it had emitted heat, and then it had radiated a dazzling light. Could the events he experienced be related to this amulet