Nothing happened.
A mechanical voice responded, [Command authority terminated.]
Leng Pan looked at the burned symbol on his forehead. "The gate removed his authority when he died."
Lu Zhen studied the wall before glancing at the blue energy core beneath the anchor. "The barrier is powered from within, so attacking it would only strengthen the repair system."
"Could we enter through my space?"
"The anchor might block you again."
"It blocked me when I tried to escape from an active explosion. This time, I would only need to cross the wall."
Lu Zhen turned fully toward her. "Before you try it, tell me exactly what you intend to do. I do not want to discover halfway through the plan that you are entering the chamber alone."
Leng Pan slipped her fingers through his. "I will take both of us into the space, move toward the chamber, and bring us out beside the gate anchor. If the connection becomes unstable, we will remain inside instead of forcing our way through."
