The clever Stone Man felt it had already solved the problem.
Yet the tremors coming from the cavern ceiling did not seem to have eased after it reinforced the cave. Instead, they seemed to be growing stronger.
This sudden development made Gangshi feel increasingly uneasy.
"Could it be... someone is attacking this place? That makes no sense. Even Night Fiend wouldn't want to come somewhere like this unless it was necessary, let alone the others..."
The clever Stone Man began considering the problem, then used the process of elimination to rule out the possibility of someone attacking.
"It must be a powerful earthquake. Yes, that's it. Just wait a little longer. It should be fine if I wait a little longer."
Having reached its conclusion, Gangshi pinched its chin, striking a thoughtful pose.
Suddenly, the Lava Cavern's ceiling shook violently.
Overwhelming, ferocious Spirit Energy squeezed through the cracks in the rock, and black light exploded in an instant.
Boom!
Xu Le arrived, treading on black mist.
"You're... the one with Night Fiend?"
Gangshi had seen Xu Le in the Sealed Land, but had rarely dealt with him. What it knew about Xu Le was limited to what it had seen in the Sealed Land and heard from the other Children of Guyinduo.
It did not know why Xu Le had suddenly come here, but the clever Stone Man could think.
At a time like this, such a dangerous moment, Night Fiend's underling coming here most likely means Night Fiend has something to discuss with me. Does that dangerous fellow need other people too? Heh, it's most likely some sort of trap, or something with nothing in it for me. Wise as I am, there's absolutely no way I'm going.
With that thought, Gangshi prepared to tell Xu Le not to