"You know how to break the formation?"
The Shameless Cat was taken aback upon hearing this, and looked at Yang Zhen with suspicion, saying, "Kid, are you sure you can handle this? I just remembered something. This seems to be a numerological calculation method from before the Shang Dynasty. It's extremely complex, and even some experts in numerology and esoteric arts might not be able to calculate it. If you can't calculate it, you shouldn't force your way in. This thing is quite dangerous."
Yang Zhen was taken aback when he heard the Shameless Cat spout so many unknown things. Clearly, as the Shameless Cat had said, the chances of getting through this Snake Road were extremely slim.
The others were all stunned upon hearing this, especially Mo Xueling and the others, whose expressions revealed a sense of horror. They exclaimed in a low voice, "Numerical calculation methods before the Shangheng era?"
Yang Zhen looked at Mo Xueling suspiciously and asked, "You've heard of it?"
"The mathematical algorithms of the ancient times were indeed extremely profound, and very few people in the world could even begin to understand them. But once one did, becoming a legendary sorcerer, one could communicate with the Heavenly Hearing and was incredibly powerful, said to be able to calculate everything under the heavens!"
Yang Zhen was startled and said, "Isn't calculating everything under heaven the master's job?"
"Master of Warlocks?" Mo Xueling shook her head and said, "Master of Warlocks is just a minor branch of warlocks."
Upon hearing this, Yang Zhen gasped and looked at the Shameless Cat with a strange expression.
This bastard knows a lot of things; he even knows about warlocks, and things from the distant past.
At the same time, Yang Zhen secretly became wary of Mo Xueling, this woman from another region. Most of the things from the Shangheng era were taboo and few people knew about them. Even if they did know, they were all secrets that were not passed down. The fact that Mo Xueling and the others could know them so well showed how powerful and ancient the Ink Pool Peak's heritage was.
The Shameless Cat looked at Yang Zhen with a sly grin and said, "How about it, kid? This is something passed down from the ancient times. Without the corresponding entry method, there's basically no chance of guessing correctly. If you can't pass, that's fine, we won't laugh at you."
"Solve the problem!" Flirtatious Chicken glanced at Yang Zhen, a look of suspicion flashing in his eyes, then shook his head and pulled Yang Zhen toward the math problem.
Yang Zhen grabbed Flirtatious Chicken and lifted him up, saying, "Stop pulling me! Does this Sage of Saunter need to calculate to break the formation?"
Hearing Yang Zhen's words, the Shameless Cat looked at Yang Zhen suspiciously and asked, "Kid, do you really know how to break the formation?"
"Of course!" Yang Zhen laughed heartily, pulling Hua Youyue along, and said, "Come on, little girl, I'll take you to see the real Spirit Peak!"
Now, Yang Zhen truly understands that the Spirit Peak is only called the Spirit Peak when the Snake Road is open. The reason why everyone has climbed the Spirit Peak in the past without gaining anything is entirely because the Celestial Venerable Ziwei has not yet awakened.
Hua Youyue turned to look at Yang Zhen and asked curiously, "Did you really find a way to break the formation?"
"Absolutely!" Yang Zhen said without hesitation, pulling Hua Youyue to the entrance of the Snake Road. "Little girl, wait for me. I need to refine something."
Everyone looked at Yang Zhen Yang Zhen curiosity, wondering what he was going to do.
Yang Zhen ignored everyone and rummaged through his storage ring, taking out some items and using the simplest methods to refine some crystal mirrors!
As he refined the ingredients, Yang Zhen cursed under his breath.
Damn it, people will do anything when they're pushed to the limit, except for things like math problems that hinder the development of human thinking. The vast and profound knowledge of this blue planet is truly astounding!
However, if a problem can be solved without mathematics, it should never be solved with mathematics.
Yang Zhen definitely already knew the method to break the formation, and he was absolutely certain that his calculations were flawless and correct.
This method came to me in a flash of inspiration when I unleashed that earth-shattering sword strike.
Who would have thought that the problem Yang Zhen had been struggling to solve for so long would be solved by a beam of light? Yang Zhen was secretly relieved. If he hadn't learned that earth-shattering sword technique from the Nine Realms Exquisite Pagoda, he wouldn't have been able to do anything to even a trace of the Celestial Venerable Ziwei's Divine Sense, let alone find a solution from that beam of light that pierced through the heavens and earth.
After fully understanding the concept, Yang Zhen suddenly realized that this Snake Road was not some ancient mathematical algorithm, nor was it a geometric problem, but a very simple problem of light energy reflection.
I really don't know if the person who set the question was testing the numerological calculations of the person who broke the formation, or if they were just messing with people and created a brain teaser. If you try to solve it, you lose!
However, Yang Zhen firmly believed that this was a mysterious problem where all roads lead to Rome, and even the person who set up the formation probably hadn't thought of it—there was more than one way to solve it!
The person who set the question may have wanted to test the numerological algorithms of future generations, but numerological algorithms have long been lost in mainland China. Apart from the Celestial Venerable Ziwei, probably no one will be able to navigate the Snake Road.
But by fortuitous opportunity coincidence, Yang Zhen came up with such a simple and clear way to break the formation.
While refining the mirror, Yang Zhen couldn't help but chuckle to himself. He wondered if the guy who set up the Snake Road restriction would be so angry that he'd crawl out of the ground if he found out that his problem could be solved so easily.
The Shameless Cat approached with a strange look, scratched at the mirror Yang Zhen had thrown on the ground, and said, "Kid, this is just an ordinary crystal mirror. What are you doing with this? Do you think it can break the formation?"
Yang Zhen glanced at the Shameless Cat and said, "What do you know? A master is lonely, you know? That's called intelligence!"
After saying that, Yang Zhen stood up, turned on a simple spotlight he had just made with a snap, and placed it at the entrance of the Snake Road. A beam of light immediately illuminated the area where Shan Yang had just walked.
Upon seeing the beam of light, everyone gasped in surprise and looked at Yang Zhen with astonishment and suspicion.
Mo Xueling was startled, looking at Yang Zhen in surprise, and muttered to herself, "So that's how it is!"
"What? So that's how it is?" Shan Yang was completely bewildered, still unaware of what had happened. It wasn't until Yang Zhen followed the path Shan Yang had just taken, walked to the wall, and slapped it back to relight the circular barrier on the wall, that he, amidst everyone's curious gazes, slapped the newly crafted crystal mirror onto the circular barrier.
As Yang Zhen's hand left the crystal mirror, the beam of the flashlight shone on the crystal mirror, and through refraction, it suddenly changed direction and shot towards the other side.
"What?"
All the cultivators who witnessed this scene gasped in unison, staring at Yang Zhen with shocked expressions.
Shan Yang stared in disbelief, exchanging bewildered glances with Aleida, muttering to himself, "Is that even possible?"
"Although another beam of light has appeared, who knows if it's the right path?" Aleida was still somewhat unwilling to give up.
How is this possible? The Snake Road that baffled everyone, the Snake Road that no one had ever successfully traversed, could actually be solved in such a simple and straightforward way?
Seeing Yang Zhen about to step onto the next barrier without even glancing at it, everyone held their breath, craned their necks to look at Yang Zhen, and swallowed hard.
Shan Yang stopped at this spot earlier, measuring for a long time with his Heaven-Measuring Ruler, but ultimately couldn't determine a place to settle down. He was so frightened by the confrontation between Yang Zhen and Celestial Venerable Ziwei that he ran back.
If Yang Zhen isn't killed by the explosion after his kick, then the possibility of breaking the Snake Road using this method is practically limitless!
In the crowd, Hua Youyue quietly watched Yang Zhen. Seeing Yang Zhen land without hesitation, a smile appeared on her face, and she followed him.
Buzz--!
Yang Zhen's raised foot landed on the first square barrier marked by the light, and the barrier was immediately illuminated. Everyone's heart felt as if it had been hit hard. Seeing that Yang Zhen was alright, they cheered in unison.
The Shameless Cat and the Flirtatious Chicken exchanged a glance, both showing expressions of surprise. The Shameless Cat didn't even have time to straighten the Flirtatious Chicken's head before hurriedly following Hua Youyue toward Yang Zhen.
" Niu Bi, kid!" the Shameless Cat cackled loudly.
"666!" The Flirtatious Chicken flapped its wings, following closely behind the Shameless Cat.
For a moment, everyone looked at Yang Zhen with horror in their eyes. Yang Zhen and the others walked along the lens without making a single mistake.
Overjoyed, everyone chased after Yang Zhen and the others.
However, when everyone was halfway there, Yang Zhen and the others had already left the Snake Road and disappeared into thin air the next moment.
The sudden turn of events shocked everyone. The mountain scenery ahead was clearly visible, yet Yang Zhen and the others had vanished without a trace?