The atmosphere throughout the entire space suddenly grew tense.
The old man's vigilance surged in an instant, like a bowstring drawn taut.
This tower was like a maze concealing countless secrets, with unknown dangers and opportunities lurking in every corner.
And Chen Ze, who had suddenly appeared before him, was undoubtedly like a stone cast into a placid lake, perhaps shattering the delicate balance that had endured here for so long.
Chen Ze unhurriedly straightened his slightly rumpled clothes, an unruly smile still hanging at the corner of his lips.
His gaze met that of the Mysterious Old Man head-on, as if the tense atmosphere had not affected him in the slightest.
"Who I am isn't important. What's important is, why did you stop fighting?"
Chen Ze spoke first, his words carrying a hint of mockery.
"Did you attack me so eagerly because you were afraid I'd uncover some shameful secret?"
The Mysterious Old Man snorted coldly, the sound seeming to be squeezed out from deep within his nostrils, full of utter disdain.
"Hmph, you wet-behind-the-ears brat, don't spout nonsense here.
What does the matter of this tower have to do with your wild guesses?
The mysteries within are far beyond anything you can imagine."
Chen Ze merely shrugged, his movements carefree and casual.
"Since I was able to come here, that means some things were destined to be uncovered.
The wheel of fate has already begun to turn. How could you possibly stop it?"
A glint of cold light flashed through the Mysterious Old Man's eyes. "You? If you hadn't relied on those strange and peculiar tricks, you would have long since been reduced to ashes beneath this old man's hand."
Chen Ze burst into laughter, the sound echoing through the tower, brimming with fearlessness and confidence.
"Hahaha, old