There is a huge pond in front of them. The lotus flowers in the pond are very pink and very cute. However, this is just a superficial phenomenon. In fact, what is in front of everyone is such a huge lotus pond. If you want to reach the real second floor of the demon tower opposite,
, it’s really not that simple
Everyone's foothold was on the path at the exit of the secret passage, and that was the only place where they could stay. The rest was within the confines of the pond, and the only way to the opposite side was the crooked stone pier in the middle of the pond.
"Xiaolong, what are you still waiting for? Brother, please come over here!" Li Kangkai said to everyone.
"Brother Li, wait a minute, this is just an illusion. In fact, this pond is very mysterious. The stone piers here are indeed the road leading to the demon tower. But with so many stone piers, if we take the wrong step, it is likely to be miserable for us.
You have learned a lesson, so you must not be careless." Deng Long grabbed Li Kangkai who was about to step onto the stone pier and said cautiously.
A few people were talking, and a black young man from the Flying Eagle Mercenary Group was already very unhappy with a Thomson machine gun. The remaining eight mercenaries from the Flying Eagle Mercenary Group, except for Paul, did not understand the Chinese language. See
Deng Long and others were talking and laughing, thinking that Deng Long and others were reluctant to go to the opposite side just because they were fascinated by the beautiful scenery, and they were already very unhappy.
The black guy cursed: "Fuck" and shouldered the machine gun. Before Paul could remind him, the black guy had already stepped onto the first stone pier near the pond.
The distance between each stone pier is about one meter. Even though the black guy from the Flying Eagle Mercenary Corps is tall and has long legs, he still needs to take a sharp step to land on another stone pier.
"Captain Paul, call your brother back quickly!" Deng Long saw that the man in black had already passed two stone piers. He knew something was wrong and quickly said to Paul.
Paul's expression changed and he shouted at the black guy: "Duke, come back quickly, it's dangerous!"
The black guy named Duke turned his head and showed his white teeth and said to everyone: "It's okay, just follow me!" After saying that, he passed two more stone piers and stepped over to the fifth stone pier.
The unfortunate thing finally happened. Duke had just jumped over the fifth-level stone pier when the stone pier suddenly sank. Duke screamed and fell into the pond.
While everyone was exclaiming, they saw a huge black thing suddenly leaping out of the pond. Two rows of sharp teeth bit Duke's thick arm and took it off into the pond. Duke yelled and struggled a few times.
A circle of water rippled, and Duke was gone. All that was left was a pool of blood-red water floating on the surface.
"Duke!" Paul shouted, picked up the machine gun and swept violently into the pond. Until the bullets were all gone, Paul sat down on the ground panting. The other mercenaries had red eyes and were filled with grief.
"This black boy is finished. Damn it, what the hell was that just now!" Li Kangkai exclaimed. Deng Long shook his head. He knew there was something weird in this pond, but he didn't expect there to be such a powerful monster in the pond. It seems that this is the first time.
It is indeed difficult to break into the two-story monster building. At least the current level must be passed.
"I have seen a monster in Nanyang that is somewhat similar to this ghost thing. That monster is called a crocodile. It is very ferocious and is known as the Overlord of the Swamp," Ma Tiexin said
"Actually, this kind of monster has existed in China for a long time. During the Tang Dynasty, Han Yu used sacrificial inscriptions to drive away alligators, so I think the monster here is probably a kind of crocodile," Duan Yuxuan continued.
"From now on, if you want to cross this pond, you must be cautious. If you take a wrong step, you will only die. Xiaolong, there is no explanation on how to cross this lotus pond in the Dunhuang suicide note?" Ma Tiexin asked
Deng Long shook his head and said: "Dunhuang's suicide note is just a rough map. It refers to the main routes and mechanisms leading to the seven-story demon tower, but it does not specifically involve these small levels. Now we can only rely on ourselves to find a solution."
"This is really a big trouble. Look, if you count it down like this, there will be at least five hundred stone piers. If you just step on the wrong one, you will be in trouble." Li Kangkai touched his chin and muttered.
"Brothers, I think it is not impossible to crack this stone pier. Zen Master Fa Liang could cross it back then, so it is not a dead end. Brothers, if you think about it carefully, Li Gao imitates the Han system and advocates learning the Central Plains culture. Chala cannot
Han is a "Central Plains Master" who is rare in thousands of years. He was very proficient in the Central Plains at that time and was known as the first Feng Shui master in the Western Regions. So I think these stone piers should be placed according to a certain formation. As long as
If we can see what the formation is, we can hope to pass it." Duan Yuxuan raised his head, squinted his eyes and looked at the shockingly beautiful lotus pond in the morning light, and said calmly
"Hey, you really have some skills, but I don't know anything about this formation. You and Xiaolong will study it carefully. It's very early anyway," Ma Tiexin slapped Duan Yuxuan on the forehead and said happily.
Duan Yuxuan said "Ouch" and jumped away. In fact, he was very happy in his heart. Ma Tiexin had always looked down on this "slugger", but now he praised himself for the first time. How could he not make Duan Yuxuan happy?
"Brothers, can you allow me to say a few words?" Mr. Mo came closer and said with a smile.
Deng Long and others have never had a good impression of this guy who colluded with foreigners to come to Dunhuang to seize the treasure. But now that we are all on the same boat, unity is the priority.
"Mr. Mo, please speak!" Deng Long stretched out his hand to signal.
"I have done a lot of research on Chinese formations in my early years, and this formation is somewhat similar to the Taoist Nine Palaces and Bagua formation!" Mr. Mo said, stroking his goat's beard.
Deng Long nodded. The layout of the nine palaces of Taoism is indeed ever-changing. Zhang Daoling of Tianshi Dao once created a set of footwork based on this, which is full of fantasy.
Deng Long carefully looked at the layout of the nine palaces. It was obviously not according to the usual meaning of the nine palaces. The method is based on the spirit turtle, with two and four as the shoulders, six and eight as the feet, three on the left and seven on the right, wearing nine shoes, and five in the center.
, it can be seen that this Chala Buhan is indeed an extremely intelligent person. He not only has a profound understanding of the Central Plains culture, but also can not stick to the rules and change the pattern.
"Mr. Mo, this is indeed the Nine Palaces pattern, but it has been slightly changed, so it looks a little strange." Deng Long raised his head and said with a smile.
Mr. Mo looked at Deng Long's confident smile and said in surprise: "It seems that Xiaolong has already seen some tricks, haha!"
Deng Long said: "No matter how the Nine Palaces pattern changes, it can never escape one rule, which is the way to crack it."
"I'm telling you, Xiaolong, don't hold back, tell me quickly, I'm almost mad at you!" Ma Tiexin urged urgently.
"In the layout of nine palaces, two and four are the shoulders, six and eight are the feet, three on the left and seven on the right, and five in the center. To put it simply, two and four are the shoulders, and six and eight are the feet! We only need to find five of the nine stone piers.
, it will pass naturally," Deng Long said
"Xiaolong, just because you said it doesn't mean you didn't say it, how can you find Wu with so many stone piers?" Li Kangkai said angrily.
"Xiaolong's words convey the essence of the Nine Palaces pattern. How can they be nonsense?" Mr. Mo said with a slight smile, and he also admired Deng Long in his heart.
"Old Li, give me your wife's string! Let me show you how to break the Nine Palaces pattern!" Deng Long lit a cigarette, took two puffs, and said calmly with an extremely chic expression.
Li Kangkai quickly took out a transparent thin thread from his backpack. This thin thread was specially made by Lily's grandmother. Although it looks small and weak, it is actually extremely strong and can be said to be unique.
Deng Long took the string, wrapped it around his waist, turned around and said: "Old Li, Lao Ma, if I step on the wrong spot later, you just pull the rope hard, my life will be on my hands."
It’s in my brother’s hands.”
After saying that, Deng Long had already jumped onto the stone pier and crossed it quickly. From a distance, Deng Long looked like a jumping monkey. In fact, only Deng Long knew the danger.
First of all, it is very difficult to find the five in the Nine Palaces pattern. What chills Deng Long the most is the crocodile that makes waves in the lotus pond from time to time. This guy can be said to be the overlord of the water. His sharp saw teeth can tear anything apart.
broken
Deng Long had already reached the center of the lake. The layout of the nine palaces became more complicated as he got to the center. The distance between the stone piers was just enough for a person to jump over. If he made a wrong step, there would be no turning back, let alone any leverage.
It's really dangerous
Deng Long stood in the middle of the lake and carefully observed the layout. The numbers were changing endlessly. He must not be careless. After careful calculation for a long time, Deng Long finally determined that the next stone pier was the one in front of him on his left. He took a long breath.
With a breath, he jumped towards the stone pier nervously. At this moment, the crocodile in the middle of the lake suddenly jumped out of the lake, opened its bloody mouth and bit Deng Long.
Deng Long never expected that the crocodile would come out at this moment. If he wanted to fall to the stone pier in front of him at the left, he would definitely fall into the crocodile's mouth.
Leap away
As soon as Deng Long jumped to the stone pier, the stone pier suddenly sank. Deng Long secretly said: "I'm dead!"
At this moment, a huge force came from his waist and pulled Deng Long fiercely. Deng Long was overjoyed and knew that it was Ma Tiexin who pulled the rope in time when he saw that he was in the air. Deng Long used this strong force to put his right foot on the instep of his left instep.
With a little help, the whole person spun around in the air and fell back to its original position.
The crocodile seemed to be teasing Deng Long. It swam around the stone pier and stirred up a pool of muddy water before escaping.
Deng Long breathed a long sigh of relief. His clothes were already soaked with cold sweat. Fortunately, Ma Tiexin connected with his brother and pulled the rope in time, otherwise he might have become the crocodile's dinner.
After calming down, the crocodiles did not harass him again, and he missed the mark twice. Deng Long finally managed to get through all the stone piers without any danger, and reached the opposite side of the lotus pond safely.
I have a skin allergy and had to take an injection all afternoon. I'm really sorry. The weather is unpredictable. I hope you all take good care of your health!