The Romance of the Immortal Cauldron

Chapter 2149 Mysterious Black Hole

In that towering and magnificent palace, the skinny old man was like an ancient tree that had experienced many vicissitudes of life, firmly rooted in this magnificent place with carved beams and painted buildings.

His body seemed to have been drained of moisture by the years. Every inch of his skin was tightly attached to his bones, appearing dry and tough.

The shabby but neat clothes seemed out of place against the backdrop of this luxurious palace, yet exuded a unique mysterious aura.

He raised his head slightly, and his cloudy eyes were like two deep ancient wells, slowly sweeping around the palace.

The gaze seemed slow, but it was sharp and insightful, as if it wanted to take in every tiny corner and every delicate texture in the hall without missing a single detail.

From the magnificent caisson hanging high on the ceiling of the hall to the stone slabs carved with intricate patterns under your feet.

From the sparkling gems inlaid on the walls to the sturdy pillars supporting the palace.

However, after just a moment of silence, the old man raised his bony foot casually, as usual.

At this moment, the whole person disappeared without a trace, like a ghost, without any warning.

There was no sign, no sound, as if he had never appeared in this place, just a vague afterimage in the eyes.

Matthew stood there, feeling only a breeze as gentle as a lover's fingertips gently brushing across his chiseled face.

His jet-black hair also swayed slightly, as if telling of the weirdness of that moment.

Before he could recover from this sudden shock, the skinny old man had completely disappeared from his sight, leaving only an empty space and a hint of doubt in the air.

Just as Ma Zheng was anxiously looking for the whereabouts of the skinny old man, suddenly, a clear and pleasant voice suddenly rang in his mind: "Uncle, the weird old man is on the left!"

It turned out that it was Lan Yue who delivered the message to him in time.

Ever since he witnessed the miraculous powers displayed by this skinny old man, Matthew knew that he was no ordinary person.

The speed that was beyond ordinary people's comprehension and the mysterious aura emanating from him made Matthew's heart ring with alarm.

Therefore, he had already instructed Lan Yue to pay close attention to the old man's every move.

After all, a task like this could probably only be accomplished with Lan Yue's keen insight.

Although Lan Yue was inside the Azure Dragon Bracelet at the moment, she was still able to accurately capture the movements of the skinny old man thanks to the deep spiritual connection between her and Matthew and her own innate extraordinary abilities.

Just like an owl hiding in the dark, even in the darkness, it can clearly see every move of its prey.

After hearing Lan Yue's reminder, Matthew's heart was shocked. He turned his head without hesitation, his eyes fixed on the left.

In an instant, he saw the skinny old man who had suddenly disappeared without a trace.

At this moment, the mysterious old man was standing quietly in front of a huge wall shining with brilliant golden light.

The golden light on the wall was as dazzling as the rising sun, making the old man's figure look even more mysterious and eerie.

Matthew and Naro both widened their eyes, staring at the skinny old man without blinking.

Their breathing became light and slow.

This time, the old man slowly and steadily raised his thin arm, which was as thin as a dry branch.

His wrinkled, chicken-claw-shaped palm gently pressed against the iron-hard wall.

As his long nails began to slowly scratch the surface of the wall, a creepy and harsh friction sound rang out.

The sound was like a sharp iron tool scraping on a stone slab, or like countless fingernails scratching wildly on a blackboard. It was sharp and shrill, as if it was going to tear people's eardrums. Matthew and Naro could not help but frown, and an inexplicable uneasiness surged in their hearts.

Time passed slowly in this harsh sound, as if it was stretched to an infinitely long length.

When the old man's nails had scratched a mark about ten feet long on the wall, he finally stopped his frightening movement and slowly withdrew his hand.

At this moment, a series of crisp cracking sounds suddenly rang out, breaking the brief silence in the palace.

Under the shocked and curious gazes of Matthew and Naro, the lower part that had just been scratched by the old man's nails began to gradually collapse.

At that moment, time seemed to be compressed into a short moment.

In the blink of an eye, a large amount of brick and stone debris fell like raindrops, stirring up a cloud of dust as thick as fog.

These brick and stone fragments flew wildly in the air, collided with each other, made crackling sounds, and formed a gray dust mist that enveloped everything around it.

When the dust gradually settled and everything finally calmed down, a deep and dark cave entrance quietly appeared.

The entrance of the cave was like a huge open mouth. The dark depths seemed to hide endless fear, as if it would swallow up anyone who approached it.

It is like a passage leading to endless darkness and unknown abyss, which is daunting. Just one glance at it can make people feel the mystery and danger.

Matthew stared at the hole that suddenly appeared with wide eyes, his heart filled with astonishment and confusion.

His brows were tightly furrowed, and when he came to his senses and wanted to look for the skinny old man, he found that the man had disappeared long ago, as if he had never appeared, leaving only this mysterious cave entrance.

There is no doubt that this mysterious old man must have entered the cave as soon as possible.

His actions were so decisive and swift, obviously he had a clear goal and expectation for what was behind the cave.

Faced with such a situation, Matthew couldn't help but fall into a dilemma.

His mind was like a tangled mess, with all kinds of thoughts colliding and intertwining in his mind.

It was obvious that this skinny old man had a very in-depth understanding of this mysterious golden palace, otherwise he would not have been able to find and open this hidden door so easily.

His every movement and every look seemed to hint at an unknown secret connection between him and this palace.

But at this moment, Matthew was hesitant about whether he should follow the old man into the cave.

His eyes moved back and forth between the cave entrance and the surrounding palaces, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

This golden hall has not been carefully inspected yet. If we follow it rashly, we might encounter unexpected dangers.

The hidden mechanisms and traps in this palace might be triggered the moment he stepped into the cave, plunging him and Na Luo into an irretrievable situation.

But if he didn't go in, Matthew would feel unwilling.

It felt like there was an invisible hand pulling at his heart, and he was afraid that he would miss some important clue or treasure.

The secret hidden in this palace may be behind this cave, and if he gives up because of momentary cowardice, he may regret it for the rest of his life.

"Uncle, there is nothing in this hall!"

Lan Yue seemed to see Matthew's inner struggle and took the initiative to speak.

Her voice rang in Matthew’s mind, like a breeze, blowing away some of the haze in Matthew’s heart.

After hearing Lan Yue's words, Matthew's confusion immediately disappeared.

He took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and there was a hint of determination in his eyes.

After nodding, Matthew immediately took Naro and walked carefully towards the black hole.