Chapter 2156 - 1896: The Wager

Chapter 2156: Chapter 1896: The Wager

The people from Taoyuan and Nine Stars split into two groups, each talking amongst themselves without truly forming a team.

Both sides understood well; they were only temporarily at a truce.

However, He Sui, Song Yun, and others didn’t feel hostility towards each other. They exchanged a few words and got to know each other.

Next, Song Yun wandered through the enormous palace, observing constantly, shifting positions, and exploring the walls, with a thoughtful expression on his face.

After approximately three hours, He Ji’s injuries recovered by fifty percent, enough for him to stand up.

He Tiansheng was eager to explore the ruins but did not know how to proceed.

He too observed the palace for a while, then looked at Song Yun, mocking, "Song Yun, have you figured out anything after looking for so long?"

Song Yun glanced at He Tiansheng and smiled, "Do you have any insights? Share them with everyone."

As expected, just pretending, knowing nothing.

He Tiansheng’s heart gave a cold snort, his face revealing a confident expression. He pointed to the pillars surrounding the palace and the stone carvings on the walls, saying, "From my observations, the layout of this palace should be an array. If we want to continue forward, we must break the array to find a passage."

After speaking, He Tiansheng looked at Song Yun with arrogance, "Now, shouldn’t you share your viewpoint with everyone? I assume you’ve figured out what array this is. Honestly, I’m very much looking forward to your insights. Perhaps you really can break the array."

He deliberately mocked Song Yun, his face full of ridicule.

He Sui frowned and said irritably, "He Tiansheng, the path of arrays is extremely profound. Even within Taoyuan, few research it. You’re plainly making things difficult for Song Yun by asking him to break the array."

He Tiansheng said coldly, "He Sui, isn’t Song Yun a genius? If he’s a genius, maybe he can understand arrays naturally without a teacher."

"Haha, just babbling, you just want to see me make a fool of myself." Song Yun smiled lightly and continued, "He Tiansheng, since you noticed this is an array, then tell us what kind of array it is and how to break it."

Kid, trying to throw the problem to me, no way!

He Tiansheng gave a cold laugh in his heart and said confidently, "The path of arrays is broad and profound. Even the simplest array can’t be understood in hours. Moreover, the array in this palace is quite deep, definitely not that simple. I’ve only observed it for a while, how could I know what array it is?"

"Not knowing, spouting nonsense for nothing." Song Yun did not spare any politeness, coldly saying, "It’s an array; anyone can see that. But right now, we need to break the array. You bragged for so long, I thought you had a way; who knew you were just showing off, trying to step on me."

Being called out by Song Yun, He Tiansheng couldn’t help but twitch his lips, mocking, "Song Yun, I really don’t know. But you observed for hours and seem so confident; do you know how to break this array?"

Song Yun smiled lightly, "Sorry, I really do know."

"You know?" He Tiansheng widened his eyes, then burst into laughter, "Hahaha... You’re really good at showing off. If you can break the array, wouldn’t everyone in the world be array masters?"

Song Yun was unmoved, speaking calmly, "Don’t believe?"

"Only a fool would believe." He Tiansheng said disdainfully, mocking, "Song Yun, I didn’t expect you to be not only good in combat but also quite skilled at boasting."

Song Yun said, "Stop babbling. Since you don’t believe, how about we make a bet?"

"A bet it is!"

Without hesitation, He Tiansheng agreed instantly.

It’s known that even in Taoyuan, few people study arrays, let alone in the outside world.

Although He Tiansheng doesn’t study arrays, he has read several related books.

He doesn’t believe he can’t surpass a kid from the outside or that Song Yun can break an array he himself can’t understand.

Even if pigs could fly, this thing couldn’t happen.

Seeing He Tiansheng agree, Song Yun’s mouth curved into a smirk, saying, "Since it’s a bet, there should be stakes. I’m quite interested in the token at your waist. If I break the array, you’ll hand over that token to me."

He Tiansheng involuntarily touched the wooden token on his waist. This token is what He Sui acquired from her grandfather, necessary to enter and exit Taoyuan.

Using this token as a stake is somewhat too risky.

For a moment, He Tiansheng hesitated.

Seeing this, Song Yun further confirmed the token’s significant use.

He intentionally mocked, "What’s wrong, don’t dare to bet? Afraid I’ll break the array and win? Haha, your mouth’s tough, but didn’t expect you’re a coward!"

"Who are you calling a coward!" He Tiansheng’s eyes widened and gritted his teeth, "Fine, bet it is, with this token as the stake."

Hearing this, He Sui’s face changed drastically, quickly advising, "He Tiansheng, no, this token is..."

He Tiansheng interrupted, "Don’t worry, Song Yun absolutely can’t break the array. This token, he won’t win."

After saying, he turned to look at Song Yun, coldly saying, "This token is of significant value. I’m putting it up as a stake now, but do you have something equally valuable? Otherwise, if I win without a prize, wouldn’t I be at a loss?"

Song Yun swiftly drew out the sword emitting a black light, "This sword as the stake, if you win... oh, but you can’t win."