Renault heard this and immediately looked in the direction Shen Jingqi was pointing. Sure enough, he saw a pattern resembling an arrow, pointing to a corner of the Sand Chamber. He jumped up excitedly and shouted, "Why don't we hurry over and take a look!"
Shen Jingqi shook his head, signaling Renault not to be hasty. He said, "This is just a clue, we can't blindly follow it. These lines and patterns must have other meanings and instructions; we need to study them carefully."
Li Baiyu also nodded in agreement. He continued, "These lines and patterns might form a maze game. We need to find the correct path to exit the maze and open the portal. If we take the wrong path, we might trigger some mechanism or trap."
Hearing the words "mechanism" and "trap," Renault couldn't help but shiver. He looked around and found that the light in the Sand Chamber was growing dimmer, as if some unknown danger was stealthily encroaching. He shrank his neck and said, "Then... then let's hurry up and study them, let's not waste time."
Thus, the three of them continued to immerse themselves in studying those lines and patterns. They occasionally whispered discussions, occasionally thought alone, trying to find the entrance and exit of the maze. However, this maze seemed far more complex than they had imagined, with lines and patterns interweaving to form a tangled web.
"Just how big is this maze?" Renault couldn't help complaining, "We have studied it for so long and still can't make heads or tails. Could it be that we are overthinking it? Maybe the answer is really simple?"
Shen Jingqi shook his head and said, "No, this maze definitely has its intricate meaning and purpose. We can't give up easily; otherwise, we'll never unlock this portal."
Li Baiyu also encouraged, "Yes, Renault. Since we've come this far, we can't give up halfway. As long as we persist, we'll definitely find the maze's exit."
Encouraged by Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu, Renault regained his spirits. He continued to study those lines and patterns, trying to find the underlying rules and connections. Suddenly, his eyes lit up as he discovered a detail he had previously overlooked.
"Look here!" Renault shouted, pointing to a corner of the sandy ground, "This pattern seems different from the others! It seems to be a special mark, indicating the starting point of our maze!"
Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu, hearing this, immediately looked in the direction Renault was pointing. Sure enough, they saw a pattern that was distinct from the others; compared to other lines and patterns, it was more prominent and conspicuous.
"Is this... really the start of the maze?" Shen Jingqi asked. He scrutinized the special pattern carefully, trying to find more clues from it.
Li Baiyu nodded and said, "It very well could be. This pattern is different from the others, and its location happens to be the entrance of the maze. Let's start from here and see if we can find the exit."
Thus, following the guidance of that special pattern, the three of them embarked on their maze journey. They carefully followed the lines and patterns, afraid that one wrong step might trigger a mechanism or lead into a trap.
The light in the Sand Chamber was getting dimmer and their hearts beat faster. Each step was filled with the unknown and danger, yet they had no intention of backing down.
However, the maze was far more complex than they had imagined. Lines and patterns intertwined, creating a series of dead ends and crossroads. They sometimes reached the end only to find no way forward, and sometimes stood at a crossroads unsure of which path to choose.
"What... what is going on here?" Renault couldn't help complaining again, "We've walked for so long and still can't find the exit. Does this maze even have an exit?"
Shen Jingqi also furrowed his brows, and doubts began to arise in his mind. However, he had no thought of giving up. He said, "No, this maze definitely has an exit. We just haven't found the correct path yet. As long as we keep going, we will find it."
Li Baiyu nodded in agreement and encouraged, "Yes, Renault. We can't give up easily. Although this maze is complex, we will definitely find the exit if we remain calm and patient."
Encouraged by Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu, it was as if an invisible force renewed Renault's spirit, and his eyes, which had become weary from long exploration, gradually regained their luster. He took a deep breath and cast his gaze once more onto the network of complex maze lines and patterns, silently vowing in his heart that this time, he would uncover the secrets of the maze and lead everyone out of this predicament.
Renault squatted down, gently tracing those lines in the sandy ground with his fingers. His gaze was focused and deep, as if he wanted to imprint every minute detail of these lines into his mind. Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu gathered around, with their heads almost touching, studying this seemingly chaotic yet deceptively cunning maze together.
"Look here!" Renault suddenly exclaimed excitedly, his finger stopping at a faint line.
Shen Jingqi looked over following Renault's finger, a flash of surprise in his eyes. He furrowed his brows and scrutinized the line, trying to glean some insight from it. "This line... seems to have a special meaning," he muttered to himself.
Li Baiyu also leaned over; her gaze lingered on the line for a moment before she nodded, a hint of certainty in her voice: "It very well might be. This line is so faint, it must have been done intentionally. Moreover, it seems to be guiding us toward a specific direction."
Hearing this, Renault felt an inexplicable rush of excitement welling up inside. He stood up, his eyes firmly on the direction indicated by the line: "Then let's try following this line and see if we can find the maze's exit."
Renault walked at the front, his heartbeat unconsciously quickening.
The light within the maze was dim and mysterious, the flames on the walls flickered, casting mottled shadows, giving a sense of unfathomable mystery. Renault clenched his fists tightly, staying alert at all times.
Shen Jingqi closely followed behind Renault, his sharp eyes constantly scanning the surroundings, trying to discover clues from every detail. He pondered internally, "Where is this line taking us? Is it really the maze exit, or just a more complex trap?"
Li Baiyu walked last, outwardly calm and composed, but inside, a turbulent sea of emotions brewed. He continuously bolstered himself, "Stay calm, don't panic. We can find the exit; we definitely can."
As they ventured deeper, the maze passages grew narrower, and the air seemed increasingly oppressive.
Sweat beaded on Renault's forehead, and he couldn't help but wipe it away before continuing forward. Suddenly, he slipped, nearly falling to the ground.
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