Almighty Genius

Chapter 2055 - 1557: Pursued in the Labyrinth!

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This passage is very well-hidden. Even with Qin Fang's cheat-like small map, he hadn't discovered its existence…

If it weren't for Lin Qian's reminder, Qin Fang wouldn't have noticed that the protruding stone was the switch to open the passage!

After all, the distance between the two was a bit too far, appearing as if they were two completely unrelated systems… but they were indeed very closely connected.

"That's right… this is the only passage to the outside world apart from the Teleportation Formation!"

Lin Qian nodded without any hesitation, as if her understanding of this maze far exceeded Qin Fang's expectations.

Yet, for some reason, Qin Fang didn't entirely believe her words, feeling that she was still hiding something.

At the very least, there couldn't be only one passage leading outside the maze; it's likely there are other pathways that Lin Qian kept secret.

Or possibly, she herself didn't know any other routes...

Qin Fang was quite certain primarily because of the passage's location, being within the maze, but this was just a corner of it.

As for why Lin Qian infiltrated, Qin Fang wasn't particularly clear, but certainly, it was at least for gathering these herbs.

The maze was filled with dangers, and a Grandmaster-level Expert would likely meet their end here. If there was only one passage, it would be extremely hazardous.

Moreover, there were probably many others of Lin Qian's status entering the maze this time… it was just that Qin Fang hadn't encountered them.

"Can this really lead out of the maze?"

Qin Fang asked with little expression, simply posing a question without much interest even in checking for himself.

"Yes, it leads to a very hidden cave on the mountain, known only to a select few; even others on the island are unaware of its existence!"

Lin Qian asserted confidently, and from her earnest demeanor, it seemed she wasn't lying… but whether that was the truth remained uncertain!

"Alright, I understand..."

Qin Fang replied noncommittally, gently releasing Lin Qian's hand, nudging her toward the passage, saying, "You've rested enough; you should be able to walk on your own now… leave from here!"

"Ugh..."

Lin Qian was taken aback, seemingly not expecting such a reaction from Qin Fang. But soon, her pale white face showed a hint of anger, her tone turning colder, "You don't trust me?"

"It's not about trust or distrust; we've only met by chance, no need to act as though we're familiar…"

Qin Fang shrugged indifferently, "Besides, it's merely a transaction between us. I saved your life, and you told me about the passage... and that's it, we're even!"

"From now on, you walk your Yangguan Path, and I'll take my Single-Plank Bridge… unless there's something else, I'll be on my way!"

More unexpectedly for Lin Qian, Qin Fang was more decisive than she anticipated. After pushing her into the secret passage, he turned around and left.

"There are still many treasures in the maze waiting for me. Even if this is a way out, I won't leave..."

Qin Fang's voice drifted over from afar, reaching Lin Qian's ears directly.

"So that's it... he doesn't really distrust me!"

The initially enraged Lin Qian heard this, and her angry expression immediately turned into a slight smile, her gaze softening as she muttered to herself before quickly darting into the passage…

As Lin Qian herself mentioned, the passage indeed led outside the maze; otherwise, she wouldn't have chosen to enter.

Not only did she go in, but it seemed she also closed the mechanism, with the ground restoring itself as if there had never been a passage there.

All of this was actually witnessed by Qin Fang, who watched Lin Qian leave… despite appearing to have left earlier, it was just a vocal diversionary trick.

Given Lin Qian's weakened state and lack of strength, coupled with her somewhat unusual mindset, she failed to notice.

"It seems she didn't lie to me..."

Gazing at the disappeared secret passage, Qin Fang muttered with a faint smile.

Still, as he had mentioned earlier, even knowing the passage led outside, Qin Fang wasn't planning to leave just yet.

At least until this trial was completely over, Qin Fang wouldn't depart; the maze was enormous, and only a tenth of the map was explored.

Three days, while relatively long, was also short… perhaps not even enough for Qin Fang to fully explore and map it all!

If fighting enemies, hunting monsters, or seizing treasures are added, then even more time will be delayed... which means there's just not enough time.

"Forget it, let's leave this path for now. It might be useful someday..."

Although the secret passage is right in front of him, Qin Fang truly has no mind to leave from here now.

Perhaps if he leaves early, he can find his father Qin Tiannan earlier, and then father and son can discuss how to leave Devil's Island as soon as possible.

However, missing this opportunity might mean that finding so much treasure and medicinal herbs later will not be easy.

There are so many experts on Devil's Island, probably related to having so many resources... Otherwise, it's truly impossible to sustain so many experts.

Compared to those experts who can only live on Devil's Island, Qin Fang and the other trialists can only come once every three years, and each time it's a different selection.

And this maze is luck offered to only twenty people per batch to enter... Of course, perhaps less than half will emerge alive.

Besides the various traps, hidden weapons, poisons, and beast attacks in the maze, trialists must also withstand battles among themselves and possibly attacks from natives like Lin Qian... The competition is extremely brutal!

Qin Fang left the area, turned into another path, still searching for other treasures or medicinal herbs; time is quite tight, he didn't want to waste it.

Different from the previous tunnel, this time Qin Fang seemed to have entered the core area of the maze, surrounded by a small room-like area. Adjacent were densely packed passages, a complex network, with each passage extending forward; Qin Fang's small map couldn't identify any dead ends.

"Is this the core of the maze? Not likely..."

Even Qin Fang couldn't help but mutter a little disbelievingly.

"Huh..."

But just at that moment, before Qin Fang decided which path to take, suddenly a strange aura appeared.

Qin Fang was surprised and immediately searched for the origin of this aura...

"Hiss~~ Something's wrong! Run quickly..."

As the aura got closer, seemingly only a few steps away from Qin Fang, it also became clearer... but this made Qin Fang suddenly feel cold sweat start to pour.

Having spent years mingling in the Martial World, Qin Fang counted many encounters with foes, accumulating rich experience; his danger perception is much stronger than that of ordinary people.

This aura, while it started gently, almost to the point of Qin Fang ignoring it... But quickly, the aura became aggressive, domineering, and murderously tense... making Qin Fang have to deal with it carefully.

Qin Fang even felt that if he dared to underestimate it, he might fall here.

"It's that guy from before!"

Qin Fang even thought of the source of this aura being that beast that had frightened him before, making him crouch away.

Back then, the beast had only glanced at Qin Fang unconsciously, without any sign of an attack... But now, it seemed to have charged straight at Qin Fang.

Understanding this, Qin Fang wasted no time, immediately moving his body, quickly entering another passage ahead.

Among many paths, Qin Fang chose a random one casually, without prior planning, just bustling in chaotically!

From that spot, there were at least seven or eight passages available, and Qin Fang simply picked one... excluding the path he came from and the path the dangerous beast came from, he actually had five or six passages to choose from.

Logically, Qin Fang should only have less than a one-in-five chance of being chased down by that beast...

But is this really the case?

Clearly not!

"Damn it, why's it still chasing me?"

Feeling the massive murderous aura from behind, Qin Fang cursed under his breath; the beast was clearly pursuing him relentlessly.

"Could it truly be a Spiritual Beast?"

Feeling the domineering strength of the murderous intent, even more powerful than the Three-eyed Viper Qin Fang previously killed, it's no wonder he thought in this direction.

The terror of the Three-eyed Viper was due not only to its toxicity but also its status and strength as a Quasi-Spirit Beast, a crucial reason.

However, this time the beast chasing Qin Fang seemed even more terrifying than the Quasi-Spirit Beast Three-eyed Viper, no wonder Qin Fang suspected the appearance of a Spiritual Beast!

But judging by the beast's response, this one seemed far from tame, possibly extremely vicious and brutal...

Being pursued by such a beast, even Qin Fang could only lament his bad fortune...(To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets; your support is my biggest motivation.)