Mysterious seals seeped into the gate effortlessly, much like mercury. 1

Chen Ruoyan’s eyes lit up with curiosity, and she wished she could rush forward. She was eager to delve into Liu Wuxie’s mind, intrigued by his knowledge of things she had never encountered.0

Meanwhile, Qian Kun was meditating to heal his injuries. The trembling of the gate startled him, causing him to open his eyes abruptly. “Second Brother, check the gate!” he commanded.1

Ye Xiao, who had been resting, opened his eyes at the sound of the gate’s tremor. He quickly got up and dashed towards the gate. “Big Brother, don’t worry. The gate mechanism is inside this underground palace. It can’t be opened from the outside,” he reassured Qian Kun as he moved.0

However, just as he finished speaking, a rumble echoed from the stone gate, which then exploded with a loud bang. Ye Xiao, who was closest to the gate and running towards it, was caught off guard by the explosion and couldn’t dodge in time.0

The debris from the gate hit him, leaving him disoriented. He couldn’t defend himself adequately with one hand, and a large rock struck his chest. This caused Ye Xiao to spit out a mouthful of blood, and he collapsed on the ground, crying out in pain...0