Lin Shiqi looked at the densely packed giant stone coffins floating in mid-air. These stone coffins were moving aimlessly in all directions, and although their speed wasn't fast, she couldn't handle being hit by one of these heavy stone coffins. She couldn't help but shrink back, saying, "I can't do this, I won't be able to pass this."
"Let me give it a try." Qin Yan handed the trident to Lin Shiqi and focused on the floating giant stone coffins. He identified the gaps between the stone coffins and used his body refining ability to change the direction of gravity. He sprinted swiftly, attempting to pass through the gaps between the stone coffins.
However, as Qin Yan moved, the giant stone coffins moved with him. One stone coffin flew in from the upper left, blocking his path, while another one came from the upper right, aiming to smash into him. Qin Yan quickly dodged the impact and moved sideways towards other gaps between the stone coffins.
But every time Qin Yan moved, the stone coffins followed him, filling the gaps in front of him. Other huge stone coffins also came crashing towards him. These stone coffins looked incredibly heavy, weighing at least a few thousand pounds each. With numerous stone coffins, Qin Yan dared not let himself be hit by them. He had to continuously evade and dodge the stone coffins, but after trying for a long time, he still couldn't break through the stone coffin formation.
"Is this all the ability you have?" The Sphinx taunted Qin Yan as he struggled to pass through the stone coffin array.
"No, with my current abilities, I really can't pass this challenge. What should I do?" Qin Yan worried silently, feeling at a loss. Just as he hesitated, a male voice sounded from behind: "Can I also participate in this game?"
Qin Yan was surprised and turned around to see Yitianchou and Yujie had also arrived in the underground space.
"When did you come?" Lin Shiqi looked at Yitianchou and Yujie, astonished.
"We followed you in. We've been here for a while," Yitianchou said shortly. He gazed directly at the Sphinx and said, "I heard what you said earlier. Can I also participate in this test?"
The Sphinx replied, "Sure, it doesn't matter how many people come. As long as one of you can pass through and reach the location of that sword, you will have passed this test."
"In that case, let me give it a try." Yitianchou flew into the air towards the high platform at the back of the stone chamber. The floating stone coffins immediately moved, blocking his flight path. Yitianchou quickly changed his flight trajectory, attempting to pass through the gaps between the stone coffins. However, as he changed his flight path, the stone coffins moved along with him, firmly blocking his route and preventing him from passing smoothly.
"This monster is quite powerful. If we try to force our way through, we'll definitely be crushed by these stones." Yitianchou tried for a while but couldn't pass through the stone coffin array smoothly. Feeling frustrated, he suddenly had a bright idea and looked down at Qin Yan, saying, "Hey, Qin Yan, if we charge together from the air and the ground, we should have a chance to get through."
Qin Yan thought the idea was good and replied, "Okay," as he headed towards the stone coffin array.
"Wait," Yitianchou added, "Let's have another individual competition. Whoever passes through here and reaches the location of that sword first will get the sword. How about that?"
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Qin Yan pondered. He realized that his ability level was not as high as Yitianchou's, and he had no advantage in this competition. He was about to refuse Yitianchou when Dream Butterfly's voice sounded in his mind, "It's okay, I can help you predict the positions of those stone coffins in advance. You won't lose to him."
With Dream Butterfly's help in mind, Qin Yan felt confident and agreed to Yitianchou's proposal.
Yitianchou's face showed a confident smile as he thought that Qin Yan was making a mistake. In terms of speed and agility, he was sure to outperform Qin Yan. He believed he would win this competition. With a swift movement, he flew towards the stone coffin array, causing the giant stone coffins to block his flight path.
As most of the stone coffins were concentrated in the upper half to block Yitianchou, there were fewer stone coffins below. Seizing the opportunity, Qin Yan sprinted towards the high platform at the back of the stone chamber from the ground.
A muffled sound of "whoosh" was heard as the giant stone coffins in the air gathered towards Qin Yan. He quickly dodged them. With the stone coffins mostly flying towards Qin Yan below, Yitianchou had more room to maneuver. He flew forward, and the stone coffins moved to block him, giving Qin Yan a chance to advance.
In this way, the two of them dodged the impacts of the giant stone coffins, one from the ground and the other from the air, advancing while Sphinx controlled the stone coffins to block them. However, his attention could only be focused on one person at a time, able to block one but not both.
Gradually, Qin Yan and Yitianchou approached the deepest part of the stone chamber. Qin Yan's speed was faster, and he was positioned ahead. At this rate, he could potentially beat Yitianchou, reaching the high platform first and claiming the sword inserted there.
"How could this be? His abilities are clearly not as strong as mine, how is it possible for him to be faster than me?" Yitianchou was extremely surprised. He had thought he would easily win this competition, but Qin Yan had taken the lead.
"No, I can't lose," Yitianchou thought to himself. He used his body refining and magical abilities to change the direction of gravity for high-speed flight. He also summoned a fierce wind, using the wind's thrust to further accelerate his speed, trying to surpass Qin Yan.
However, even with all his effort, Yitianchou's speed was only slightly faster than Qin Yan. Time was running out, and Qin Yan was getting closer and closer to the high platform, estimated to reach it in just twenty seconds.
"Damn it, that sword is mine, I can't let anyone else have it!" Yitianchou's eyes flashed with determination as he flew with all his strength towards the high platform at the back of the stone chamber. A stone coffin flew towards him from the front, but Yitianchou gritted his teeth and just dodged slightly to the side, continuing to fly forward.
With a dull thud, the stone coffin hit Yitianchou's left waist, causing him to let out a painful scream. He felt an excruciating pain in his ribs, as if they were about to break. He endured the pain and continued flying forward.
Another stone coffin flew towards him from the side, and Yitianchou dodged it slightly once again, continuing forward. However, this time, the consequence was that the stone coffin hit his back with a tremendous force. The impact was so strong that Yitianchou was hit hard, coughing up blood. Ignoring his injuries, he endured the pain and continued flying towards the high platform at the back of the stone chamber.
Yitianchou's tactic was effective, and his speed immediately increased. Within seconds, he had surpassed Qin Yan's position. However, the consequence of his actions was that he was covered in injuries, with several bones broken. Fortunately, he wasn't hit in vital areas like the head or neck, or he would have been crushed to death by the stone coffins.
"This guy is really risking his life for it. Does he really want to get that sword so badly?" Qin Yan was truly shocked by Yitianchou's reckless behavior. Although Yitianchou had surpassed him, Qin Yan didn't see the need to risk his life for the sword. He continued to move forward steadily, understanding that his speed couldn't match Yitianchou's reckless charge.
Finally, Yitianchou broke through the blockade of the stone coffin array and landed next to the black sword on the high platform. His eyes were unfocused, blood trickled from his mouth, his body trembling and unsteady. He looked like he could collapse at any moment, but he was holding on with sheer willpower.