Cooperation Once More

Seeing that Chen Ze remained unmoved, the Mysterious Old Man knew Chen Ze had set his heart like iron. Finding it dull, he no longer pressed the matter.

He gave a muffled snort, turned around, and continued staring at the statue radiating overwhelming pressure.

He secretly mused, This brat is so blind to favors. Once I find another way to break this statue, I'll make him pay.

Chen Ze likewise stopped paying attention to the Mysterious Old Man. Since cooperation was completely impossible, he could only rely on himself.

The atmosphere within the hall grew ever more solemn. The light around the statue still flickered unpredictably, as though it could erupt with even greater power at any moment.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Chen Ze.

He hurriedly crouched down again and carefully examined the runes on the stone platform.

His fingers lightly traced those intricate lines, trying to find a combination matching the records in the ancient book.

Noticing Chen Ze's actions, the Mysterious Old Man frowned slightly.

He had no idea what Chen Ze was up to, yet a faint unease rose within him.

Chen Ze studied the runes with complete focus. Gradually, he seemed to find a clue.

The runes continuously combined and shifted in his mind, forming a unique pattern.

Could it be this? Chen Ze was overjoyed. He began using spiritual power to activate the runes on the stone platform according to the pattern in his mind.

As spiritual power flowed into them, the runes on the stone platform slowly began to glow.

The Mysterious Old Man watched the scene in astonishment, inwardly shaken.

He had not expected Chen Ze to see through this. The things Chen Ze had obtained earlier must have given him guidance. Now, he coveted even more fiercely the things Chen