What had just happened directly proved that Fan Lang had not been lying. He truly knew the layout of the mechanisms within the Secret Chamber.
Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle. It was like knowing the enemy army's troop deployment in advance, greatly increasing their odds of victory.
Chen Qiaoshou was finally convinced. He nodded and said, "All right. It seems you were right. You really have grasped the secrets of this Secret Chamber. From here on, you lead the way. I'll follow your arrangements."
"Good. Then I'll take the lead. We'll proceed steadily and work our way deeper bit by bit. Don't get greedy for achievements and rush ahead."
As Fan Lang spoke, he made all sorts of preparations. He donned the Dragon Lion Armor, drew the Origin Evil Dragon Sword, and took out a set of tools specially used by mechanism masters.
He entered first. This time, he stepped on a safe spot and did not trigger any mechanism traps.
Chen Qiaoshou followed closely behind and entered as well.
At that moment, something inconspicuous happened.
A mysterious black thread of unknown origin silently crawled up Chen Qiaoshou's back, slithered to the collar of his neck, and then vanished without a trace.
Chen Qiaoshou himself did not notice the black thread and continued onward.
With a rumble, the main door at the entrance of the Secret Chamber shut, blocking their path back.
Chen Qiaoshou looked back at the door, then withdrew his gaze and observed the surroundings. With a mechanism master's keen eye, he noticed some clues.
"This passage looks ordinary, but in truth, every part of it is exquisitely designed. The position of every brick was carefully arranged. I can see through some of the mechanisms here, and I'm even confident I