Cracking the Stone Wall

The sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard.

The old man in black robes, in particular, was currently in a state of disordered breathing and was desperately circulating his Essence Power to heal his injuries.

The Nie brothers' expressions changed, and their hearts sank even further.

This problem has stumped the three brothers for several days.

I tried eight solutions, and they were all wrong!

I thought the old man in black robes had the right solution.

However, they still couldn't crack it.

This stone wall is very strange; if you solve it incorrectly, the blood-red energy will backfire on you.

The three brothers suffered quite a bit over the past few days.

However, if the requirements of the stone wall are not followed, the stone wall will be forcibly broken open by force.

That's utter nonsense.

Even when the three brothers worked together, they couldn't budge the stone wall an inch.

"Elder!"

"Master!"

Several of the black-robed elder's disciples stepped forward to help him up, but the black-robed elder looked utterly desperate.

Unable to solve the puzzle on the stone wall, the Nie brothers would certainly not let them go.

Moreover, he is now suffering from the backlash of the magic array's power and has virtually no combat ability left.

It's practically a certain death situation!

I originally thought that I could gain some fortuitous opportunity from the clues to the secret realm passed down in the sect.

But this is how it ended up.

On the other side.

Chen Ning frowned slightly.

After a long pause, he smiled knowingly.

"Interesting, is that how it is?"

Hearing Chen Ning suddenly speak, Nie Kuang coldly said, "Since none of you can solve the puzzle of the stone wall, then let me send you on your way!"

At this moment, he had lost faith in Chen Ning and the others.

Moreover, the thought of possibly not being able to obtain the treasure hidden behind the stone wall made Nie Kuang furious.

I need to vent.

Meng Yuyi remained composed, her beautiful eyes fixed on Chen Ning.

It seemed like they were asking whether they should kill these people now.

"Wait a minute, I've suddenly become very interested in this question."

Chen Ning smiled and told Meng Yuyi not to worry.

He then arrived before the magic circle.

Looking at the three humanoid phantoms and two steamed bun phantoms that had respawned.

Do you have a solution?

Nie Liu asked doubtfully.

"How could he? Even that old man who's lived so long couldn't solve it, how could he?"

Nie Kuang gave a disdainful sneer.

He was eager to kill Chen Ning and his men to vent his frustration.

Chen Ning completely ignored the Nie brothers.

Instead, he recalled an introduction the system had given before entering the secret realm.

"A secret realm opened up by a powerful Devil Race."

"Devil Race?"

Chen Ning smiled and reached out to touch the light of the magic array.

Nie Liu frowned and looked at Chen Ning, his face grim. "Think carefully. This is your last chance. If you can't solve it and ruin the fortuitous opportunity for the three of us brothers, you will surely die!"

Nie Kuang, also gripping his knife, approached Chen Ning step by step.

We're just waiting for him to fail so we can kill him with a single blow.

Chen Ning raised his hand, using it as a knife, and slashed across the surface.

He also didn't cut the steamed bun.

He also chose to slash at the humanoid phantom.

Upon seeing this, the Nie brothers' gazes sharpened.

The old man in black robes used the same method to solve the problem, but he still couldn't crack it.

Is Chen Ning still the same now?

Was he truly stupid, or was he simply tired of living and eager to die?

The old man in black robes was also staring intently at the stone wall.

Chen Ning was their only hope for survival...

A single slash aimed at the humanoid phantom.

But Chen Ning's hands didn't stop moving.

Instead, it cleanly and swiftly severed all three humanoid phantoms.

Above the magic circle, the humanoid figure of light and shadow quickly dissipated.

Only two steamed buns were left.

Click!

Click!

At this moment, the stone wall cracked open.

The formation has vanished!

Problem solved!

Behind the stone wall, a cave was suddenly revealed.

Looking into the cave from the entrance, it was pitch black, like the mouth of a beast, as if it were about to devour someone.

"This..."

Nie Liu was dumbfounded.

They were completely taken aback by Chen Ning's method of breaking the code.

"He actually cracked it..."

"You can even do that!"

Nie Kuang's heart began to pound wildly.

Who would have thought that someone so young could have such a cruel heart?

Could this be a born demon?

In fact, Chen Ning had this idea after connecting it to the system's prompt.

How could a powerful Devil Race possibly divide the spoils?

Naturally, killing everyone and taking everything for himself is the only fair thing in the eyes of a demon!

The old man in black robes was also startled, feeling a chill run down his spine.

He had lived for so many years and was shrewd enough to come up with a way to kill someone, but that young man, at such a young age, already had such a mindset.

Given time, what would become of them?

Thinking back, I was so smug, thinking myself incredibly intelligent, but in front of this young man, I was completely outmatched!

Fortunately, the young man solved the puzzle of the stone wall.

We've escaped certain death!

Moreover, the mystery is becoming clearer here, and it is very likely that this is a legacy or treasure left behind by a demon lord from High Antiquity times.

It must be a great fortuitous opportunity.

Unfortunately, the Nie brothers were eyeing the treasure with predatory intent. They were already showing mercy by not exterminating the entire family; how could they possibly hand over the treasure and the fortuitous opportunity so easily?

At this moment, Nie Liu looked at Chen Ning, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "This fellow Daoist is truly extraordinary. Thank you for helping my two brothers and me break through the stone wall. As agreed, my brothers will let you leave."

Upon hearing this, the black-robed elder and his disciples all showed a hint of joy.

But then Nie Liu added, "You only have three breaths to leave. If you fail to escape after three breaths, you will die under my second brother's blade!"

"What?!"

The disciples were shocked; the other party had actually gone back on their word!

I still don't want to let them go.

"Fellow Daoist, I am the Grand Elder of the Wind and Cloud Sect. One should be lenient when possible. Besides, this young man has already helped you break through the stone wall, so let's not create further bloodshed. In the future, the Wind and Cloud Sect will surely present you with a generous gift."

The old man in black robes, still recovering from his injuries, looked at Nie Liu and offered some words of advice.

He could tell that Nie Liu was the leader of the three.

But the latter shook his head and smiled, "The Wind and Cloud Sect? It's just a third-rate sect. My two brothers and I don't even consider it a threat. Besides, I've already given you time to leave. Whether you can escape or not depends on your abilities..."

Nie Liu smiled and began to count:

"One!"

The black-robed elder's pupils constricted sharply, and he hurriedly led his disciples away at breakneck speed.

Even at this moment, he couldn't care less about all his disciples. He could only unleash his full Essence Power, grab two disciples, and run frantically away.

All they wanted was to escape.

One person can escape if possible.

The disciples, like frightened birds, rushed towards the entrance of the secret realm.

However, by this time, they had already ventured some distance into the foot of the stone wall.

There's no way to escape within three breaths.

"Two!"

Nie Liu counted again.

His gaze was fixed intently on Chen Ning's figure.

Of those present, only he and the white-clad figure beside him remained motionless.

Chen Ning was actually the person Nie Liu most wanted to kill.

At such a young age, to have such a mentality— Nie Kuang used to be so hostile, now there's no possibility of them becoming friends.

If it is not eliminated in time...

In the future, they will surely become a major threat!