newbobooks Chapter 309 "The Search for the Secret Treasure Amidst the Tumultuous Journey of the Martial Wo
Chapter 309 "The Search for the Secret Treasure Amidst the Tumultuous Journey of the Martial Wo
Song Qianyi paced around the stone platform and noticed that the flickering electricity seemed to have some kind of gap, as if a safety passage had been deliberately left out.
Song Qianyi had an idea in mind, and she picked out a thin stick from the pile of firewood next to her.
She slowly extended the stick toward the book, her eyes fixed on the movement of the electric current.
Watch for the right moment.
Just pick it up lightly.
The ancient book was then removed from the stone platform.
Instantly, the electricity disappeared, the light dimmed, and the cave returned to a moment of calm.
Song Qianyi picked up the book, opened the title page, and saw that it was covered with ancient characters, like some kind of riddle.
Seeing this, the others gathered around, all hoping to find clues for the next step in the book.
Liu Tianliu stood to the side, his face so gloomy it could drip water. He glared fiercely at Song Qianyi, his hands clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white.
He was careless this time, but he won't give Song Qianyi a chance next time.
He secretly vowed to get his revenge at the next level.
He's waiting for these people to kneel before him.
Song Qianyi completely ignored Liu Tianliu's hostility and focused on interpreting the words in the book.
Shi Yu, Gu Didi, Li Huanyan, Lin Qiqi, and Xie Xiaoying were also helping out.
As the pages of the book are turned, a clue about the "Five Elements Mechanism Array" gradually emerges.
In this small, dimly lit secret room, the other challengers were also having a lively discussion with Song Qianyi about the ancient book.
Liu Tianliu stood a few steps away, with his two companions beside him. One of them whispered in his ear.
"Old Liu, don't be angry. There will definitely be a chance to turn things around later. Song Qianyi just got lucky."
Liu Tianliu gritted his teeth and remained silent, but his eyes were fixed on Song Qianyi and her group as if he wanted to devour them.
Suddenly, the loudspeaker in the secret room blared out, its electronic synthesized voice echoing in the quiet space.
"Congratulations, esteemed heroes, on obtaining this crucial clue. The Five Elements Mechanism Array is an ancient and wondrous array, containing the power of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. These elements interact and counteract each other in a continuous cycle."
"The secret chamber is full of hidden secrets. You need to use your wisdom and teamwork to find the corresponding five elements within one hour to open the stone door to the next level. If you fail within the time limit, you will fail."
The moment the words were spoken, the crowd erupted in uproar.
"One hour?! How is that even possible?"
"Don't just stand there, hurry up!"
"That's right, hurry up!"
Song Qianyi wrote down the contents of the book, then went to the side and quickly gathered her friends over.
"Don't panic, everyone. Let's follow what this book says, first clarify the relationships of mutual generation and mutual restraint among the five elements, and then look for the corresponding items."
"Metal generates water, water generates wood, wood generates fire, fire generates earth, and earth generates metal; metal overcomes wood, wood overcomes earth, earth overcomes water, water overcomes fire, and fire overcomes metal."
Song Qianyi spoke quickly but clearly.
Everyone nodded in agreement and were about to take action.
Liu Tianliu strode over, and his companions followed suit, pushing forward.
"Hmph, Song Qianyi, don't you mind if we listen too?"
Liu Tianliu crossed his arms, a mocking smile on his face, but his eyes revealed a defiant spirit.
His companions joined in the commotion, shouting and jeering.
"Exactly, everyone's in this secret room, why should it be just you few who decide?"
Song Qianyi frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes, and replied without any politeness.
"Liu Tianliu, instead of wasting your time eavesdropping, you should use your brain to figure out a solution yourself. Don't cry when you lose."
Her voice was clear and firm, echoing in the secret room.
People around them turned their attention to her, and some nodded to themselves, clearly agreeing with Song Qianyi's words.
Liu Tianliu's expression changed; he felt somewhat embarrassed.
But thinking of the unsolved Five Elements Mechanism and the dwindling time, he made a harsh statement.
"Who cares about eavesdropping? I understand the principles of the five elements' mutual generation and restraint too. We'll see."
After saying that, he tossed his head and, feigning composure, led his companion in another direction, though his steps were slightly flustered, clearly indicating that he was unsure of himself.
Song Qianyi had no intention of paying attention to him anymore, and led Shi Yu and the others to a painting.