33: Thunderstorm area

The Moon Shuttle tore through the sea and sky, transforming into a silver line almost blending into the night.

Lin Feng’s face was pale, the Spiritual Qi in his body was nearly depleted, and the hand gripping the control stick trembled slightly.

He unhesitatingly uncorked a Jade Bottle and poured the viscous, golden-yellow jade emperor honey into his mouth.

The pure and gentle Spiritual Qi quickly dissolved, nourishing his parched Meridians, like a timely rain after a long drought.

This was the fifth bottle of jade emperor honey he had consumed in several days.

Since that day he was swept into this unknown sea region by a strange lightning storm, he had fully controlled the Moon Shuttle, using jade emperor honey as fuel, flying tirelessly for several days, finally escaping the heart-palpitating core area of the lightning storm, but at the cost of being completely lost.

Below, a sizable desolate island revealed its outline in the faint light of dawn.

The island had dense vegetation, and mountains seemed to undulate in its center; the concentration of Spiritual Qi floating in the air far exceeded that of Black Reef Island, and was even a bit richer than Azure Wave Island, subtly carrying a hint of… thunder Qi?

“This is the place!” Lin Feng’s spirits lifted. He suppressed his fatigue, controlled the Moon Shuttle to descend, and cautiously circled the island, investigating it.

The outer periphery of the island was rugged with reefs, and the vegetation cover was good. For now, there were no obvious traces of powerful Yao Beast activity. He found a secluded valley that was sheltered from the wind, close to the island’s edge, and had a relatively higher concentration of Spiritual Qi to land.

After stowing the Moon Shuttle, Lin Feng dared not delay. He forced himself to stay alert and quickly took out the newly acquired Five Elements Sword Rain Formation Flags and the cracked Formation Plate from his Storage Pouch.

“Rise!” With a low shout, Spiritual Qi surged into the Formation Plate.

Five small sword Formation Flags of different colors shot out with a “whoosh” and deeply embedded themselves into the rocks around the valley according to the Five Elements directions.

The Formation Plate floated in front of Lin Feng. The cracks on it seemed to subtly squirm like living things, emitting obscure fluctuations.

Buzz—!

A faint, five-colored misty aura rapidly rose, enveloping the entire valley.

The mist surged, not only obscuring vision but also carrying a strong effect of interfering with Divine Sense detection, which was the “Lost Trace” effect inherent to the Five Elements Sword Rain Formation. Although its offensive power was greatly reduced due to the damaged Formation Plate, its ability to conceal and trap enemies remained.

“Hoo…” The moment the formation was complete, Lin Feng’s taut nerves finally relaxed, and a strong sense of dizziness washed over him. He immediately sat cross-legged, circulated the Qi Refining Art and the Rock Body Tempering Art, greedily absorbing the rich Spiritual Qi of the place, and simultaneously refined the residual medicinal power of the jade emperor honey in his body, fully recovering.

…

Several days later.

Lin Feng slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and bright. The fatigue and Spiritual Qi depletion from several days of fleeing were swept away, and his state returned to Peak. He took out the West Flow Sea Region sea chart Jade Slip he had obtained from Huangsha Market and immersed his Divine Sense into it for careful comparison.

A moment later, his brows furrowed deeply.

“As expected… I’ve flown out of the sea chart’s range.” Lin Feng’s voice was low, with a hint of helplessness.

Based on the scattered islands marked on the edge of the sea chart and the ocean current directions, this sea region, filled with chaotic Spiritual Qi and endless mist, was very likely the rumored Eastern Sea Region—a place known for its unpredictable dangers, where resources and crises coexisted!

“Since I’m here, I’ll make the best of it.” Lin Feng suppressed the anxiety in his heart, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes, “Divine Ability cannot be wasted. This place has abundant Spiritual Qi, making it a good spot to hunt Yao Beasts and accumulate cultivation!”

For the next few days, Lin Feng did not rush to explore deeper into the island. After recovering his Divine Power each day, he would always cast the Gather Beast Divine Ability (Divine Power -1), leaving two points of Divine Power for emergencies.

The effect was remarkable!

The sea Yao Beasts attracted were generally at the Qi Cultivation stage Late Stage, and there were even powerful existences at the Peak of Qi Cultivation stage nine layer.

Lin Feng, relying on the reef area outside the valley, used his Minor Achievement swordplay, his formidable Body Refining stage seven layer Physical Body, the precise control of the demon binding hook, and the Demon Slayer restraint of the fenshui sword to engage in arduous and efficient hunts.

Pure energy continuously fed back, and his Dantian Qi Sea remained full and expanding, getting closer and closer to the threshold of Qi Cultivation stage eight layer. The Yao Beast Materials accumulated in the temporarily excavated rock cave also rapidly increased, including many valuable treasures.

“I shouldn’t stay here long; I must find a way out!” Lin Feng put away the sea chart, his eyes resolute.

He summoned the flying boat, which had been simply repaired but whose spiritual light was still dim, and unhesitatingly infused it with Spiritual Qi, transforming it into a streak of light that sped towards the direction of the West Flow Sea Region in his memory.

The flying boat traveled under the hazy sky, with the dark green, bottomless, surging sea below. Lin Feng was fully focused, his Divine Sense spreading out like a spider web, alert to any anomaly. However, the strangeness of the Eastern Sea Region far exceeded his imagination.

After only half a day of flying, the sky ahead suddenly changed color!

The originally dim sky seemed to be torn by an invisible giant hand. Thick, unyielding leaden clouds wildly gathered and spun, forming a terrifying vortex covering hundreds of miles!

At the center of the vortex was a heart-palpitating absolute darkness. Countless pale electric snakes, as thick as giant pythons, shot out erratically from the edge or center of the vortex, tearing through the sky, emitting deafening thunderous roars that seemed to rip apart one’s Divine Soul! Boom—! Crackle—!

The violent thunder Qi stirred the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, forming countless chaotic Spiritual Qi currents, like invisible blades cutting through space.

The flying boat’s protective shield, under the impact of this violent energy, emitted an unbearable “sizzling” sound, its spiritual light flickering rapidly, bright and dim!

“Lightning storm zone!” Lin Feng’s face changed drastically, his heart felt as if gripped by a cold hand! Such a massive and violent natural lightning storm was absolutely beyond human resistance!

He unhesitatingly twisted the flying boat’s direction, frantically injecting Spiritual Qi, trying to escape this death zone.

However, the lightning storm seemed to have a life of its own! A pale bolt of lightning, as thick as a water bucket and exuding a destructive aura, like a venomous Dragon locking onto its prey, disregarded the distance in space and accurately struck directly at the flying boat! Its speed far exceeded the flying boat’s limit!

“Damn it!” Lin Feng’s soul nearly fled his body, the instinct to survive squeezed out all his potential! The Demon Slayer passive was instantly activated, a sharp aura that restrained evil enveloped the flying boat, and at the same time, he violently pulled the flying boat to its extreme side!

Boom—!!!

The lightning exploded with a roar, grazing the flying boat’s tail rudder! The terrifying shockwave, like a solid iron hammer, slammed heavily onto the flying boat’s protective shield!

“Pfft!” Lin Feng felt a heavy blow, his throat sweetened, and a mouthful of blood gushed out.

The flying boat emitted a piercing metallic screech of twisting metal, the spiritual light at its tail completely extinguished, and the entire hull, like a kite with a broken string, was swept by the violent hurricane, tumbling and crashing at an uncontrolled speed towards a huge island at the edge of the lightning storm!

The world spun, and in his ears were the whistling wind and dull crashing sounds. Lin Feng clung desperately to the railing, pushing his protective Spiritual Qi to its limit.

Bang—Crack—!

The flying boat, like a meteorite, heavily embedded itself into a cluster of hard black reefs at the island’s edge!

The immense impact caused the reefs to crack, and the hull emitted a teeth-grinding groan, losing much of its spiritual essence.

Lin Feng was thrown out of the cabin by the massive inertia, tumbling dozens of times on the ground in a sorry state before barely stabilizing himself, his entire body feeling as if his bones were scattered, blood still fresh on the corner of his mouth.

He struggled to stand up, wiped the blood from his mouth, and looked up at the sky.

He saw that the terrifying lightning storm vortex had not dissipated; instead, it was like a massive, slowly rotating cage, firmly sealing the entire giant island within it!

At the island’s edge, violent lightning poured down like a waterfall, striking the sea surface, raising large patches of white mist, isolating the inside from the outside.

The hurricane howled and swirled around the island, forming an invisible wall of wind.

“A natural prison…” Lin Feng’s heart sank to the bottom.