The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 35 Crane Bridge Immortal Ladder
Tang Li walked back along the entrance of the cave, trying to find other paths.There was only a rumbling sound coming from the corridor, and a huge boulder rolled down from the top of the corridor, sealing the passage tightly.Tang Bai and the two of them could not push the boulder away even with their joint efforts.

"Someone wants to suffocate us here. However, Marquis Wu's organs have always been invincible. There are always doors to escape. Let's make another fuss." Tang Li walked back to the entrance of the cave and began to think about how to get through. Abyss, reach the opposite cliff.The cliff on the opposite side was far away, and Tang Li's hook lock was only ten feet long, so he couldn't ferry across.

"It's pitch black on the other side of the cliff, and I can't see what's going on at all. What should I do if I throw a stone and make no sound?" Bai Fu also tried several solutions, but none of them worked.

"Hush, look there!" Tang Li pointed to the abyss.Bai Fu took a closer look, and saw a big wooden white bird flying out of the hole at the bottom of the cave, to a certain place in the abyss, and then flew back to the hole.At the same time, a second big white bird flew horizontally above the abyss, and after brushing past the first big white bird, it also turned around and flew back.While flying back, a third big white bird flew out from the opposite cliff, and the second and third big birds flew back to their original places after passing each other in the air.

"I seem to understand this mechanism. If the big bird can bear the weight, we can fly to the first big bird first. When it reaches a certain place in the abyss and is about to fly back, jump to the second big bird that flies across the abyss Then when the second big bird flies back, jump on the third big bird in time and reach the opposite cliff. If the rhythm is well grasped, it should be possible. It’s just that jumping on this abyss is a little different. It's really frightening to be careful." Bai Fu took a deep breath.

"What you said is generally correct. This is the lost mechanism of Zhuge Wuhou - the Crane Bridge Immortal Ladder. This wooden white crane can bear the weight of three or four people, and the method of leaping over the abyss is exactly as you said. But this The mechanism is not that simple. You continue to look down." Tang Li's expression was very serious.

After a while, the white wooden crane flew out of the hole below the cave again, flew to a certain place in the abyss, and flew back to the hole again.At the same time, a second white wooden crane flew horizontally above the abyss. After passing the first wooden crane, it also turned around and flew back.However, just as it was flying back, the wooden crane suddenly fell from the sky and fell into the abyss!
"Ah!" Bai Fu exclaimed.

Tang Li said slowly: "This is the ultimate move of the Crane Bridge Immortal Ladder. There is a specific rule for the timing of the three wooden cranes. If you can't find it, jumping recklessly will cause you to be smashed to pieces."

Sure enough, except for the first time when the three white wooden cranes were connected properly, the other times the wooden cranes suddenly fell into the abyss without any warning.

Bai Fu's face turned pale.Turning his head to see, Tang Li was squatting at the entrance of the cave, gesticulating and calculating on the ground with a dagger, and his mouth was plausible.Bai Fu didn't dare to disturb him, and sat on the ground in a daze.Suddenly recalling many past events in Qingcheng, he murmured: "I don't know if there is such a terrible mechanism in Xuantian Cave Mansion?" With a miserable smile, he threw the stone at hand into the abyss...
After about three sticks of incense, Tang Li finally stood up, stretched his numb knees and said calmly, "I figured it out."

Bai Fu was overjoyed and hurriedly asked the result.

Tang Li said thoughtfully: "Half a year ago, the patriarch assessed the "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" and "Jigu Suanjing" that we had learned, and the top three won the "Jishu" handed down by Mr. Zu Chongzhi. I was one of the top three. I didn't expect Use it here."

After speaking, close your eyes and concentrate.When Tang Li opened his eyes again, he said solemnly: "Brother Fu, this mechanism is extremely dangerous. Although I can break it, I can't guarantee that there will be no mistakes. If I make a mistake, my brother will confess it here today!"

Bai Fu smiled lightly and said, "The mouth of the well has already left a mark, no matter if it is Tangmen or Qingcheng people, they will enter the tunnel when they see it. We brothers advance and retreat together, and we will die together if we die."

The two looked at each other, they had already disregarded life and death, tears filled their eyes, and hugged each other tightly.

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After thinking clearly about the consequences, the two of them have nothing to worry about.

Tang Li pointed to the numbers and graphics drawn on the ground, and explained in detail the movement rules and flight trajectory of the white wooden crane.When Bai Fu fully grasped it, Tang Li pulled Bai Fu to the edge of the cliff, and the two checked the jumping process again, and after verifying that it was correct, they were ready to jump.

When the countdown began, Tang Li emphasized again: "Brother Fu, follow my command and you can't miss a single step." Bai Fu clapped his hands together, his expression awe-inspiring, as if he was facing a formidable enemy.

"Three, two, one, jump!"

Tang Li gave an order, and the two of them glide down like big birds and pounce on the first white wooden crane. The wooden crane shook slightly, and then flew to a certain place in the abyss along the established trajectory. I should be right in my calculations, but until the last moment, who knows what the result will be?
Fortunately, the second white wooden crane flying horizontally in the middle arrived as promised, and when it flew a foot in front of the two of them, Bai Fu followed Tang Li's command, tiptoed, and jumped up, and the two landed on the second wooden crane at the same time body.

The two of them squatted and stood on the two wings of the wooden crane, not daring to breathe, and not to use their strength, for fear that the wooden crane would be under too much force.The wooden crane, carrying the two of them, spun around and began to fly back. Halfway through the flight, a third white wooden crane flew out from the opposite cliff.The two looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.

When the two white wooden cranes were connected, the two jumped onto the third white wooden crane according to the established rhythm, and slowly flew into the opposite valley. The surrounding was so dark that they couldn't see clearly, as if they were circling in the mountains.In less than a stick of incense, a rock wall loomed in front of my eyes, and there seemed to be a hole in the center of the rock wall.

However, just when the great work was about to be completed, the third white wooden crane didn't know whether it was in disrepair or other problems. The right wing of the wooden crane broke off suddenly, and Tang Li fell down.

In desperation, Bai Fu jumped off the wooden crane, flew obliquely, and pushed Tang Li to the opposite rock wall.Although the two fell rapidly, when life and death are at stake, human potential is often unlimited.Tang Li's movements were several times faster than in the usual training. With both arms left and right, he shot two hooks respectively, one was firmly nailed to the opposite rock wall, and the other grabbed Bai Fu's waist and legs.

"Dang", the two hit the opposite rock wall one after another.After stabilizing their bodies, the two of them stretched their gecko swimming skills, tightened their chests and tightened their backs, and pressed their backs against the wall, like a centipede gecko. Using their elbows and heels, they gradually moved on the rock face. It took a long time to reach the rock face The hole above the wall collapsed to the ground.

The two escaped death, and there was no joy in their eyes, only deep fear.

The praying mantis catches the cicada, and the oriole follows behind.While the two were planning carefully, in the darkness near the entrance of the cave, a pair of eyes closely observed Tang Li's every move.When the two successfully got rid of the lore of the Heqiao fairy ladder and arrived at the entrance of the opposite bank, the person hidden in the darkness appeared. Looking at the numbers and graphics Tang Li scratched on the ground, he let out a soft laugh...
(End of this chapter)