Weird Survival: I can devour thousands of talents

Chapter 220 219: Don’t order! Happy New Year!

The floating island hangs in the boundless sky, as if it is an isolated island forgotten by the gods.

The island was shrouded in clouds and mist, obscuring its true appearance and revealing only a vague outline.

Ling Xiao stood on a dilapidated spaceship, looking at the mysterious floating island in front of him.

My heart is filled with both anticipation and nervousness.

He looked through the clouds and mist, trying to see every inch of the island, but the mysterious veil did not seem to be easily lifted.

“Is this the floating island?”

Ling Xiao whispered to himself, his voice trembling slightly.

His hands gripped the railing of the spacecraft tightly, and his knuckles turned slightly white from the effort.

He bought this spaceship at a high price on the black market. Although it was old and worn out, it could barely support him to reach the floating island.

He knew that this journey was full of unknowns and dangers, but he had no way out.

Ling Xiao was born in an ordinary family and was just an ordinary boy in a small town.

However, he has always dreamed of exploring the unknown world and finding his own legend.

The legend of the floating island has long been rooted in his heart. It is said that there are endless treasures and ancient secrets hidden there, enough to change a person's destiny.

And today, he finally embarked on the journey to the floating island.

The spaceship slowly passed through the clouds, and Ling Xiao felt a slight bump.

He took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. As the mist gradually dissipated, the full view of the floating island gradually appeared before him.

It was a huge island covered with exotic plants and ancient buildings, as if it were a world forgotten by time.

"It seems that this is where my adventure begins."

Ling Xiao whispered, a look of determination flashing in his eyes. The spaceship landed at the edge of the floating island, and Ling Xiao jumped off the spaceship and set foot on this mysterious land.

His feet stepped on the soft grass, making a slight rustling sound.

There was silence all around, with only the sound of the breeze rustling the leaves.

He looked around, his heart filled with curiosity and vigilance.

"This place doesn't look as dangerous as the legend says."

Ling Xiao talked to himself, but his intuition told him that danger could come at any time.

He walked forward cautiously, taking every step with extreme caution.

Suddenly, a low roar came from not far away, breaking the silence.

Ling Xiao's heart sank suddenly. He quickly hid behind a big tree, held his breath, and observed the movements around him.

I saw a huge monster slowly walking out of the woods. Its body was covered with hard scales, and its sharp claws left deep marks on the ground.

Those blood-red eyes flashed with a fierce light, as if looking for prey.

Ling Xiao's heartbeat quickened. He knew that this was the first danger he encountered after stepping onto the floating island.

"calm down."

He kept reminding himself in his heart.

He knew he couldn't fight head-on and had to find a chance to escape.

He quietly took out a dagger from his waist, which was the only weapon he could rely on.

The dagger reflected a cold light in the sunlight, as if reminding him that this was a life-and-death battle.

The monster seemed to have sensed something. It slowly turned its head and looked in the direction of Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao's heart beat faster, he knew that he had been discovered.

The monster let out a deafening roar and rushed towards Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao didn't hesitate. He quickly jumped out from behind the tree and ran towards the side of the monster.

The monster is huge and although it moves quickly, it takes time to turn around.

Ling Xiao took advantage of this opportunity to quickly distance himself from the opponent. His footsteps moved swiftly across the grass, each step a race against death.

"Damn, this thing is too powerful."

Ling Xiao cursed in his heart, but he knew that he couldn't stop.

He kept searching the surrounding terrain, trying to find a place he could use.

Just as the monster was about to catch up with him, Ling Xiao saw a thorn bush in front of him.

He rushed in without hesitation. The sharp thorns of the thorn bushes scratched his clothes and even scratched his skin, but he didn't care.

He knew he had to use the thorn bush to stop the monster.

The monster rushed to the thorn bush and roared in pain. Its body was scratched by the thorns and it could not move forward.

Ling Xiao took the opportunity to crawl out of the thorn bush and ran away. His heart was filled with relief, but he also knew that this was only temporary safety.

He didn't dare stop and ran all the way to an open meadow, where he breathed a sigh of relief.

He leaned against a tree, breathing heavily, his clothes soaked with sweat.

He looked down at his wound. Although it was a little painful, it was not serious.

"Luckily I reacted quickly."

Ling Xiao whispered, but his heart was still full of vigilance. He knew that there were more dangers waiting for him on the floating island.

He rested for a while, and after making sure that he was not caught up by the monster, he continued to move forward.

This time, he was more careful and took every step with extreme caution.

He didn't know what he would encounter next, but he knew he had to persevere.

Soon, he arrived at an ancient ruin. It was filled with broken walls and ruins, a place forgotten by time. Ling Xiao's gaze was drawn to a massive stone gate, engraved with strange runes and emitting a mysterious aura.

"What is this?" Ling Xiao whispered. He walked forward and gently touched the runes. Under his touch, the runes suddenly emitted a faint light, as if responding to his touch. Suddenly, a low rumbling sound came from behind the stone door.

Ling Xiao's heart sank as he realized he might have triggered some kind of trap. He quickly retreated, but it was too late. The stone door slowly opened, and a powerful gust of air surged out, knocking Ling Xiao to the ground.

He struggled to his feet and saw a massive figure emerge from the stone gate. It was a massive stone statue, its eyes flickering with an eerie light, as if possessed of life. In its hand, the statue held a massive stone sword, its blade gleaming coldly and emitting a powerful aura of oppression.

"What kind of monster is this?" Ling Xiao was horrified. He knew he was in even greater danger this time. The stone statue slowly raised the stone sword in its hand and slashed down towards Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao's reaction was extremely fast. He dodged quickly, but the stone sword's edge still cut a hole in his clothes. He knew he couldn't fight head-on and had to find an opportunity to counterattack.

He quickly surveyed his surroundings, searching for something he could use. His eyes fell on a large rock. He quickly ran over, pushed it over, and rolled it towards the statue. The statue stumbled over the rock, its movements pausing slightly.

Ling Xiao took the opportunity to pull out the dagger from his waist and stabbed it towards the stone statue's knee. Although the stone statue's body was extremely hard, Ling Xiao's dagger still left a deep mark on its knee.

The stone statue roared angrily, and the stone sword in its hand slashed down at Ling Xiao again. This time, Ling Xiao did not dodge, but blocked the stone sword with his dagger. The dagger made a crisp cracking sound under the impact of the stone sword.

Ling Xiao's arms were numb from the shock, but he still persisted. He used the impact of the stone sword to quickly jump behind the stone statue and stab the statue's back with the dagger in his hand.

Although the stone statue's back was equally solid, Ling Xiao's dagger still left a deep wound. The statue roared in pain, its body swaying slightly. Ling Xiao knew this was his chance to strike back.

He quickly picked up a stone from the ground and smashed it towards the statue's head. The statue's head was hit by the stone, making a dull sound.

The statue's body shook even more violently, finally collapsing to the ground with a crash. Ling Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, knowing he had escaped another disaster. He leaned against the statue, breathing heavily.

His heart was filled with exhaustion, yet also a sense of accomplishment. He knew he had successfully resolved this crisis. He rested for a moment, confirming he was uninjured, before continuing forward. He knew more dangers awaited him on the floating island, but he was prepared.

Soon, he arrived at a mysterious forest. The trees here were tall and ancient, as if they were the guardians of this land. Ling Xiao entered the forest cautiously, taking every step with extreme caution. He didn't know what was hidden in this forest, but he knew he had to be careful.

Suddenly, a low roar came from the woods. Ling Xiao's heart sank, and he quickly hid behind a big tree, holding his breath and observing the movements around him.

A huge wolf slowly emerged from the woods, its body covered in black fur, its sharp claws leaving deep marks on the ground. Its blood-red eyes flashed with a fierce light, as if searching for prey.

"Another monster," Ling Xiao whispered, his heart filled with vigilance. He knew he had to be careful. He quietly pulled out a dagger from his waist, his only weapon. The dagger reflected a cold gleam in the sunlight, as if reminding him that this was a life-or-death struggle.

He cautiously walked out from behind the tree and headed towards the monster. The monster seemed to have sensed something and slowly turned its head to look in Ling Xiao's direction.

Ling Xiao's heartbeat quickened, knowing he had been discovered. The monster let out a deafening roar and charged towards him.

Just as Ling Xiao continued to move forward, a slight sound of footsteps came from behind him.

He quickly stopped and turned around, only to see a figure slowly walking out of the woods.

It was a man wearing a black cloak that covered his face, revealing only a pair of deep eyes that sparkled with a mysterious light.

"Who are you?" Ling Xiao asked vigilantly, his hand tightly gripping the dagger, ready to deal with possible danger at any time.

"My name is Yeying." The man said in a low voice with a hint of hoarseness, "I am also here to explore the floating island."

Ling Xiao's heart was filled with doubts. He didn't know the true identity and purpose of this mysterious man, but he knew that he couldn't trust anyone easily.

"Why are you here?" Ling Xiao continued to ask, his eyes fixed on Ye Ying, trying to read some information from his eyes. "I have been exploring the island and found you by chance."

Ye Ying smiled slightly, his smile was filled with mystery, "You are very brave. You faced the demon wolf and the stone statue alone, and you were able to escape unscathed."

Ling Xiao's heart skipped a beat. He knew this mysterious man might be more than just a nobody. But he remained vigilant, not letting his guard down. "What do you want?" Ling Xiao asked, a hint of coldness in his voice.

"What I want is the same as you." Ye Ying whispered, "The secret of the floating island." Ling Xiao's heart trembled slightly. He knew that this mysterious man might be a powerful opponent or his ally.

But he knew that he couldn't trust anyone easily. "Then what should we do?" Ling Xiao asked, his eyes fixed on Ye Ying, trying to read some information from his eyes.

"We can work together."

Ye Ying smiled faintly, a hint of mystery in his smile. "The secret of the Floating Island cannot be uncovered by one person." Ling Xiao's heart moved slightly. He knew that this mysterious person might not be simple. But he remained vigilant and did not let his guard down.

"Cooperation?" Ling Xiao whispered, his heart filled with doubts. "Why do you trust me?"

“Because we all want the same thing.”

Ye Ying whispered, "Besides, I believe you." Ling Xiao's heart was slightly shaken. He knew that this mysterious man might not be simple. But he still remained vigilant and did not let his guard down.

"Okay." Ling Xiao whispered, his heart full of doubts, "We can cooperate, but you have to listen to me." Ye Ying smiled slightly, his smile was a little mysterious, "No problem."

Ling Xiao's breathing was steady and deep, his eyes as sharp as an eagle's as he scanned the surrounding environment.

He knew that this seemingly peaceful forest harboured endless dangers. The dagger in his hand was his only hope. "This sword was left to me by my father."

Ling Xiao muttered to himself, a hint of nostalgia in his voice. His father was a master swordsman who had taught him swordplay since he was a child. Although his father had passed away many years ago, those days of swordplay were deeply etched in his mind.

He slowly raised his dagger, its tip pointing toward the sky. The sunlight shone on the blade, reflecting a dazzling light. His fingers gently stroked the hilt, feeling the familiar texture. Though the sword was simple, in his hands, it possessed boundless power.

"Swordsmanship is not just about technique, it's also about spiritual practice."

My father's words seemed to echo in my ears.

Ling Xiao closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and dispelled all distracting thoughts. His heart was at peace, with only the sword in his hand and the void before him. He slowly swung the dagger, the tip of the sword slicing through the air with a slight sound.

This sword was simple and decisive without any hesitation or dragging.

Wherever the sword passed, the air seemed to be torn apart, leaving a faint trace.

"The essence of swordsmanship lies in the fluidity and naturalness of each move."

Ling Xiao silently chanted in his heart. His movements gradually quickened, the dagger dancing in his hand like a nimble silver snake. The sword gleamed, and each swing carried a fierce momentum.

(End of this chapter)