Chapter 1278: 412. Universe Wonders_2

Strangely, the players who had entered combat mode in their escape pods were not immediately destroyed and sent back to respawn at the space station.

This peculiar scene continued for about three minutes before it was broken.

A player who had already completed the first ring trial task forcefully logged off the game and then used a real-life chat software to send the destination information to Golden Dragon in the Sky.

Golden Dragon in the Sky didn’t hide it; he directly announced it in the game’s chat group.

It turned out that, at some unknown time, a black hole about 10 kilometers in diameter had appeared in that deep space zone.

Yes, it was the kind of black hole that even light could not escape from. noveldrama

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However, this black hole was a bit strange.

First, it was observable with the naked eye.

Second, it did not affect the use of deep space detectors; it just couldn’t be scanned.

Visually, it looked like a round, black celestial body.

Once the players’ escape pod got close to it, it was sucked in.

In this process, the escape pod would be destroyed, the player’s soul would separate from the body, drift into the black hole, while the body remained outside.

According to the player who had forcibly logged off, upon entering the black hole, one would find oneself in the form of a soul, appearing in a small town full of classic charm.

Next to the small town was a Magic Academy, where players could register and participate in trials.

That is to say, the new map updated in this expansion was situated inside the black hole.

Entering the map was akin to entering the black hole.

This unique method of loading the map was considered novel by the players who heard the news, and they praised the designers’ creativity for a change.

Was there a way to leave this new map?

The answer was affirmative.

But it was somewhat harsh.

Only after completing the first ring trial task and officially registering as a Wizard Apprentice at the Magic Academy could one freely enter and exit the black hole.

The player who had forced himself offline would have spent more time completing the apprentice registration story if he hadn’t thought of bringing the news back as soon as possible.

Golden Dragon in the Sky, with a generous gesture, rewarded a substantial amount of guild points and then ordered all guild members to set off.

A swarm of escape pods mobilized, turning into streaks of white light flying towards the black hole.

After they left, players distributed in other star systems finally arrived late at the space station and set up a safe zone.

By this time, the news about the new map being in the black hole had already spread far and wide.

Many players had just arrived at the space station and were eager to switch to their escape pods and set off.

Mason Gray was also among them.

Using the game’s paid service, he had created a new character with a high-level planet background, named “Rebirth without Labor”.

Upon learning that the new map was a black hole, Aiden Brooks couldn’t help murmuring:

“The name of my hidden occupation task is ‘Eliminate the Visitors from the Black Hole’. I didn’t understand why it was named that at first, but now it’s clear, the new map is the black hole. Does ‘Eliminate the Visitors from the Black Hole’ mean that I have to oppose the players joining the Magic Academy?”

Aiden Brooks pondered deeply.

First, he needed to confirm something.

He wasn’t sure if he could still join the Magic Academy after receiving the task “Eliminate the Visitors from the Black Hole”.

If not, wouldn’t his trip be a waste, and he would miss the chance to take up a new occupation in the magic series?

Such a big loss was hard for Aiden Brooks to accept.

However, the thought of a black satin ribbon tightening around his neck in reality if he didn’t follow the task made Aiden Brooks shudder uncontrollably.

“Forget it, forget it, let’s just go see the black hole for now, it’s a new map after all.”

Aiden Brooks boarded the escape pod provided by the space station and set off for the black hole.

Soon enough, he and a large group of players reached their destination.

Almost the moment their escape pods left the quantum leap channel, the suction from the black hole acted on the pods and their bodies.

The crowd was passively floated towards the black hole, gradually feeling their bodies becoming ethereal and cold.

Under the astonished eyes of the players, they saw their souls, in the form of translucent phantoms, separating from their bodies and uncontrollably drifting out of the cabin.

Many players turned on their recording functions, documenting their entire journey entering the black hole.

Aiden Brooks was on tenterhooks, afraid he might suddenly perish.

Thankfully, from the moment he left the escape pod to stepping into the rumored Magic Small Town, all was well.

Looking around, Aiden Brooks immediately felt refreshed.

Indeed, he was not mistaken, it was a picturesque Magic Small Town nestled in the mountains, scenic and beautiful.

It was built halfway up the mountain, gradually rising to great heights.

Below was a river clear as a white satin ribbon, with lush greenery on both banks, vibrant and thriving.

Above were towering mountains, with the Magic Academy built against the mountains, magnificent and imposing.

In the sky, there were many Little Elves wearing hoods and Magic Robes, less than half a meter tall, flying around.

The Little Elves had fair skin, pleasing appearances, and pointy ears.

Some formed bands, playing and singing joyous tunes in the air, or driving small Magic Carriages transporting materials.

Others rode immaculate Winged Warhorses with Magic Wands on their backs, patrolling the sky with style.

Such a town, filled with magical aura everywhere, made it hard not to aspire to be part of it.