Chapter 960 "Challenge Upgrade: Unsolvable 'Mechanical Mystery'"

Bai Xue followed Zhang Meng and continued walking in the shining passage. With every step, the floor beneath their feet emitted a slight glow, as if responding to their every footstep. There was a mysterious atmosphere in the air, and Bai Xue was no longer so anxious, but felt that she was gradually adapting to the rhythm of "unlocking puzzles".

"Okay, Zhang Meng, the previous challenge was successful, and we really made a profit this time." She leaned against the wall and sighed slightly, "But I don't think the next 'test' will be easy."

"Easy?" Zhang Meng raised his eyebrows. "Who said it would be easy this time? What was the trial just now? The next thing is the serious business!"

"Serious matters?" Bai Xue gave him a puzzled look, "Do you still think the challenges ahead will make you happy?"

"Of course! You know, Zhang Meng is never afraid of challenges, especially when facing 'mechanical mysteries'! These are what I am best at!" Zhang Meng put on the look of a "wise man" and spoke in a relaxed and confident tone.

Bai Xue's eyelids jumped: "'Mechanical mystery'? You mean, what we are going to face next is not a monster, not a problem, but - a machine?"

Zhang Meng nodded and smiled mysteriously: "That's right! But these machines are not simple 'dead objects', there are big secrets behind them."

"Oh," Bai Xue couldn't help but frowned, "Are you setting up some 'funny' trap again? I don't think this kind of mysterious mechanism is a good thing."

Zhang Meng said seriously: "Listen to me, Bai Xue, this is a complex mechanical puzzle, not an ordinary trap. You know, only by passing this puzzle can we enter the next stage. It not only tests intelligence, but also challenges reaction speed and cooperation to the extreme!"

Bai Xue rolled her eyes: "Okay, since you said so, I'll play with you again."

At this moment, the light in front of them gradually dimmed, and the ground began to make a sound of mechanical operation. The two walked into a wide hall, and the scene in front of them stunned Bai Xue.

There was a huge gear device in the center of the hall. The walls around it were inlaid with various complex mechanical components. Huge metal pipes and unknown instruments were intertwined, forming a dazzling mechanical maze. On the ceiling, several suspended mechanical eyes were watching them with malicious intent.

"You see, this is what I call the 'mechanical mystery'." Zhang Meng pointed proudly at the gear device in the center of the hall. "This device is like a huge puzzle. We need to find the right way to activate these machines to open the passage."

Bai Xue opened her mouth wide. "You mean, this... this strange mechanical device is our next challenge? Are you sure it won't send us to another 'virtual' world?"

"Of course not." Zhang Meng said seriously, "But don't worry, since it's a challenge, it must have enough 'charm'. But if you don't dare to play, we can go back... But I don't think you are that cowardly."

"You're the coward!" Bai Xue was a little angry, "You only know how to take advantage of this. I really regret following you."

"Don't be impatient. Give me some trust. The next challenge will definitely be more exciting than you can imagine." Zhang Meng continued to fiddle with a piece of metal in his hand. "This time I have to make good use of these tools to solve this mystery!"

Bai Xue sighed inwardly: Sure enough, Zhang Meng’s “challenge theory” is about to come into play again.

The two approached the gear mechanism. The mechanism seemed to have multiple intricate mechanisms and moving parts, with several gears turning slowly while others were stagnant. There were symbols carved on the wall, but there didn't seem to be any instructions to help them understand how to operate the mechanism.

"Do you understand?" Zhang Meng asked with a hint of excitement in his tone.

Bai Xue frowned. "What do I understand? Isn't this more complicated than the anatomical models we made in school?"

"Don't worry, this kind of complex puzzle is my strong point." Zhang Meng took out the tool with great interest and began to use the metal sheet in his hand to contact the gear. Suddenly, he pulled hard, a sound of metal friction sounded, the gears began to turn, and the huge machine started to operate.

Bai Xue's eyes suddenly lit up: "Wow! You actually managed it!"

"Of course, the difficulty is too easy, it's a piece of cake!" Zhang Meng said proudly.

However, the next mechanical device became more complicated. The gears turned faster and faster, and suddenly, a huge mechanical eye fell from the ceiling, and the eyeballs moved as if monitoring their every move.

"What...what the hell is this?" Bai Xue asked while dodging.

Zhang Meng couldn't help laughing: "Haha, this is my favorite part! This is not an ordinary mechanical eye, it is the 'alarm' of the entire maze. As long as we can avoid its sight, we can succeed!"

"Are you crazy?" Bai Xue said helplessly, "How could it be avoided so easily?"

"How do you know if you don't try?" Zhang Meng smiled, squatted quickly, and quietly bypassed the mechanical eyes.

Seeing this, Bai Xue followed closely, carefully avoiding the sight of the mechanical eyes. Just as they passed through this mechanical mechanism, suddenly, a wall next to it began to slowly descend, revealing a complex touch screen and password lock.

"It seems we have to crack this code." Zhang Meng touched his chin calmly, "This is definitely the final test for us!"

"Password?" Bai Xue's eyes widened. "You don't really want me to do this kind of decryption puzzle? You know I hate these the most!"

"Haha, don't worry, my IQ is much higher than yours." Zhang Meng patted her back with a playful smile, "Let me show you what real code breaking is."

"What kind of 'difficult' operation are you going to do?" Bai Xue rolled her eyes helplessly.

"Of course! This password is not just ordinary numbers and symbols. Behind it is a 'spiritual code'!" Zhang Meng explained proudly, "Look, there are many strange symbols on this screen. They are arranged in a specific order. Only the correct order can solve this puzzle."

"The code of the soul?" Bai Xue sneered, "Do you think you are the protagonist of a detective novel?"

"No, no, no, Bai Xue, this is not a detective novel, this is reality!" Zhang Meng said, tapping the touch screen flexibly. Suddenly, the screen flashed, made a "beep" sound, and displayed a long code.

Bai Xue was stunned: "You actually solved it!"

Zhang Meng spread his hands proudly: "How is it? With this level, it can't be difficult for me at all!"

"Okay, you're awesome." Bai Xue shrugged helplessly, "What about now? This door should be open, right?"

"Of course!" Zhang Meng was full of confidence, "Are you ready for the next challenge?"

"Waiting!" Bai Xue rolled her eyes and thought silently: The next challenge will probably be even crazier than this.