Chapter 12642 Mechanism

Chapter 12642 Mechanism

The two continued to walk side by side towards the depths of the cave, and each step seemed extremely heavy.

Yanxia Cave seems to be an ancient world forgotten by time, full of mystery and unknown.

The light in the cave was dim, with only the occasional crisp sound of water dripping from the top of the cave breaking the dark and quiet atmosphere.

As they went deeper into the cave, the air around them seemed to become hotter, as if they were in a huge furnace.

The burning sensation was almost suffocating, and every breath felt like inhaling a scorching flame.

Gu Qingyao frowned, with obvious fear and anxiety revealed on her face.

She followed Ling Xiao closely, clenching her hands into fists, as if only this could slightly ease the tension in her heart.

In a place like this, only Ling Xiao can make her feel safe.

Although Ling Xiao also felt the burning torment, he seemed relatively calm.

He knew very well that in this environment, only by keeping calm and clear head could he find a way out.

He always paid attention to the movements around him, fearing that any danger might suddenly occur.

Suddenly, Ling Xiao, who was walking in front, stopped.

Gu Qingyao didn't have time to stop and bumped into Ling Xiao's back. She felt a strange sensation in the soft part of her body and her face turned red.

"Sorry, there is no road ahead." Ling Xiao smiled helplessly, breaking the dead silence.

Gu Qingyao recovered from the embarrassment of the previous collision. She raised her head and looked ahead carefully.

Indeed, they had reached the deepest part of the cave, surrounded by thick walls that seemed like an indestructible barrier that completely blocked their way.

"No, I heard from my father that this Yanxia Cave was originally a place where a martial arts expert practiced. There is no way there." Gu Qingyao suddenly spoke, with a hint of firmness and confidence in her voice, "There must be a special mechanism here."

Ling Xiao frowned slightly when he heard this.

He had a deep understanding of formations and holy patterns, but at this moment he did not sense the existence of any formations.

Then, there must be some kind of mechanism hidden here, and it must be a very sophisticated mechanism that is not easy to detect.

He quickly activated the perspective function of the Tai Chi Eye, which is a magical ability that can see through the internal structure of objects.

He looked forward and saw that although the walls of the cave seemed to be tight and seamless, upon closer inspection, he faintly discovered a clue.

There seemed to be some kind of mechanism hidden there, but it was cleverly concealed.

"Interesting!" Ling Xiao raised his lips to smile.

Although he is not as proficient in mechanisms as he is in battle formations, he still has considerable attainments.

Although the mechanism before him was complicated, it was not impossible for him to crack it.

However, they are now under time pressure and may not have enough time to slowly crack the mechanism.

Therefore, Ling Xiao decided to take the most direct approach - to break it by force.

He took a deep breath, and the internal force in his body quickly circulated and gathered on his fist. Then, he punched out fiercely, hitting the seemingly indestructible cave wall in front of him.

boom!
A deafening roar echoed in Yanxia Cave, as if the entire cave was shaking violently at that moment.

Rocks on the top of the cave fell one after another, and cracks appeared on the surrounding walls, making it seem like there was a danger of collapse at any time.

"Don't use brute force!" Gu Qingyao shouted hurriedly, with a hint of nervousness and urgency in her voice. She knew very well that if this ancient mechanism was destroyed by brute force, it would likely trigger a chain reaction and cause the entire cave to collapse.

Hearing this, Ling Xiao immediately stopped what he was doing, stepped aside, and looked at Gu Qingyao. He asked curiously, "Do you know about mechanical engineering?"

Gu Qingyao nodded and explained, "My ancestors were famous for their mechanical engineering skills. Although they have gradually declined in our generation, I have seen the mechanisms here in books. I will give it a try, although I am not sure if I can really open it."

As she spoke, she walked to the front of the mechanism and began to observe it carefully.

Her fingers touched lightly on the mechanism, as if searching for something.

Her eyes were focused and determined, as if at this moment, she was completely immersed in the world of mechanical engineering.

Ling Xiao looked at Gu Qingyao and couldn't help but admire her. He didn't expect that Gu Qingyao actually knew about mechanical engineering, which surprised him and made him look at Gu Qingyao with a new respect.

Gu Qingyao's fingers kept moving on the mechanism, and suddenly, she seemed to have found something, and a hint of joy flashed in her eyes. Her hands tapped on the cave wall in different orders, like the sound of pleasant music.

After a moment, there was a click and the entire mechanism began to move slowly.

"Success!" Gu Qingyao shouted excitedly.

Ling Xiao secretly felt lucky that Gu Qingyao followed him.

Otherwise, I would either be buried alive in this cave today, or I would have to spend a lot of time trying to decipher this complicated mechanism.

At this moment, the road ahead has become unobstructed, and even the surrounding temperature has dropped significantly, making people feel much more comfortable.

He couldn't help but wonder what kind of mechanism the martial arts master had set up here to achieve such a magical effect.

"Let's go in!" Gu Qingyao spread her arms and smiled, a look of joy on her face.

She was quite proud in her heart because she finally helped Ling Xiao in this journey.

Ling Xiao had been protecting her all along the way, which made her feel a little guilty. At this moment, she was naturally very happy to be able to share some of the risks with him.

However, Ling Xiao shook his head and signaled her to stay calm.

He waved his hand lightly, and a humanoid puppet appeared in front of him. This puppet seemed to be his clone, obeying his orders and walking forward.

The puppet walked into the passage step by step, and Ling Xiao nervously observed the changes around him. Fortunately, no accidents occurred.

Only when the puppet safely reached the end of the passage did Ling Xiao breathe a sigh of relief and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"Let's go." He turned around and said to Gu Qingyao, his tone full of confidence and calmness.

Gu Qingyao looked at him, with a glimmer of admiration in her eyes. She smiled and said, "You are really cautious."

Ling Xiao also smiled and responded, "You only have one life. If you lose it, it will be too late to regret. It's always better to be cautious."

He knew in his heart that although he was fierce, he was definitely not the kind of reckless and brainless person.

When facing unknown dangers, the most important thing is to remain cautious and rational.

Only in this way can we ensure that we and those around us can safely pass every test.

After all, he has too many concerns.

"felt it!"

After walking for a while, Ling Xiao's Fire Cloud Stone actually began to heat up. He felt a little excited. He thought he had found the right place. This was where the Heart of Fire was.

(End of this chapter)