Everyone gathered in the lobby of their dormitories, awaiting for Shi Ming Hao's lead into the highly secured, hidden room where the finest devices of Project Mythos were, including the priceless portal used for travelling into the mythology realm. It had been two gruelling weeks since Li Wei arrived, through relentless muscle trainings and mythology lessons, he had undergone his first stage of metamorphosis, progressing closer to a man. He finally understood the arduous anxiousness felt by the first astronauts who initiated the space age, venturing into an unknown realm none have throughout six thousand years of human civlization.He gazed at his arms, a giant lump of meat now grew atop. It was called the bicep muscle, according to Wu Tao. He scratched his head back then, puzzled because he never paid attention in his sports classes, the only thing he knew was that they were strong."Soldiers, your time has come, you have been preparing for two weeks for this very moment. You will enter the mythology realm today, explore the area and negotiate with the gods. Remember the trainings you've had, remember the dire China awaiting your rescue. Mark my words." He began as he saluted, now marching towards the hidden entrance. " Bear those thoughts in mind, and stick to the mission." His words rang through everyone's ears, they were loud and clear, almost fearsome to some.After a long walk through the cavernous chambers of their headquarters, Shi Ming Hao halted at an ordinary wall at the library."We shall proceed." He clicked a button on his wrist. The original wall of bookshelves filled with a myriad of books slowly split, departing in opposite directions. As the wall moved, a small entrance appeared in the centre. The metallic entrance was filled of wires and motherboards, the occasional buzzing made Li Wei almost imagine the room as a living body; copper wires enwrapped by plastic transferred electricity everywhere like arteries, the small buzzings were like heartbeats, keeping the room lively, and the unique, diverse shapes and sizes of the motherboards appeared like organs of a body.The moment had finally arrived, their faces a mixture of thrill and anxiety. Shi Ming Hao gestured, leading them into an even larger chamber, dominated by further intricate circuits, humming power chords, and a multitude of monitors manned by hundreds of workers dressed in protective suits present both in the room, where the electric circuits were. In a small glass room above the chamber, separated by the large glass window, there were even more monitors, each displaying the status of each circuit. In the heart of the chamber loomed a colossal gate, towering three people tall. Li Wei glanced around the room, his eyes all wide, amused by the hidden technology of China, superior to their already great technology, available to the common class. His eyes ended with a stare at the empty portal. Even though he'd neve seen it before, he felt a calling from the portal, as if the portal was summoning him. The eerie sensation gave him creeps throughout his skin. He took a step back behind Ji Mei. "That gate before your eyes is the mythology machine," his voice was unwavering. "The core of Project Mythos, It is the key to uncertainty, the bridge to the mythology realm, and the portal to the world's new beginning."Li Wei listened to the speech with glittering eyes. The room buzzed with calls and reports as the hundreds of workers meticulously managed the complex machinery. "Power chord 153 ready!" "Power chord 348 ready!" "Device is fully functional and ready for transmission.""Initiate!" Shi Ming Hao yelled, the large, empty gate before them slowly erupted in an auspicious white light, first with a little spark, then fully lit within mere seconds, illuminating the room in an otherworldly glow. Through the portal, Li Wei could glimpse the eons of history, an unending river of time flowing through the gate. The rich folktales and mythology flowed within the portal, constantly calling Li Wei to enter."My best wishes to you," Shi Ming Hao declared, his voice filled with conviction. "Stick to the plan, and may you emerge from this journey in full power. I look forward to witnessing your godly powers.""First!" Ming Cong declared as he recklessly dashed from behind, into the portal before questioning its risks and dangers. Wu Tao walked in slowly after him as he saw Ming Cong inside safe and sound. Followed by, Fa Ya, Hui Ming, Bin Bai, Shu Heng, Xi Yin, Ji Mei, Fa Heng and Chao Zhong respectively. One by one, they all entered the realm, disappearing from view. Li Wei was the last to approach the portal, left alone standing at the portal whilst every staff looked at him with anticipation. He hesitated for a moment, his heart beating more violently than ever. "Is this... safe?" He cowardly asked, a nod came from the staff," We've worked on it for a year, initial tests have proven it to be functional." A nerdy staff came to him and explained, he toyed with his glasses whilst explaining. "Go inside." Shi Ming Hao instructed. Pressured by everyone, he touched the shimmering surface, feeling a strange sensation as his finger seemed to vanish into thin air. He quickly pulled it back; unharmed.Assured of the portal's safety, Li Wei took a deep breath and stepped inside. As he passed through the gateway. The world he knew faded away, and he was transported through time, carrying not only his aspirations, hopes, and dreams but the potential to shape the course of history.