Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 239, Section 238: Don't subscribe!

Ling Yuan stood by the sea, gazing at the yellowed ancient map in his hand. On the map, a sea area marked with a red circle stood out, next to which was written a line of words in ancient script: "Mysterious Sea, hiding endless treasures."

He took a deep breath and turned to walk towards the dilapidated little wooden boat. Though small, the boat was incredibly sturdy; it was the only legacy his father had left him.

"Whatever lies ahead, I will explore it," Ling Yuan muttered to himself, then untied the mooring rope, and the small wooden boat slowly sailed into the sea. Thick fog shrouded the sea, and all around was silent, with only the gentle lapping of the waves against the hull.

Ling Yuan gripped the helm tightly, his heart filled with anticipation and unease. He opened the map, carefully discerning the directions. Although the lines on the map were blurry, the positions of the red circles were clearly visible.

That was the end of his journey, and the beginning of his adventure. "Father, what exactly did you discover?" Ling Yuan asked softly, as if his father were right beside him. His father was a famous explorer who had disappeared during an expedition, leaving behind only this mysterious map.

Ling Yuan has been fascinated by his father's adventure stories since he was a child. Now, he finally has the opportunity to follow in his father's footsteps and uncover the secrets of this mysterious sea.

The small wooden boat rocked in the waves, and Ling Yuan felt waves of turbulence. He adjusted the angle of the sail to allow the boat to sail better with the wind.

The sea breeze, salty in flavor, brushed against his face, sending a chill through him. He looked up at the sky; dark clouds filled the sky, seemingly foreshadowing an impending storm.

"Looks like I need to speed things up," Ling Yuan muttered to himself, increasing the pace of his rowing. The small wooden boat weaved through the waves, gradually disappearing into the thick fog.

The visibility around him was getting lower and lower, and Ling Yuan could only rely on the compass and map in his hand to determine the direction.

Just then, a strange sound suddenly came from the sea. It was a low, humming sound, as if it came from the depths of the seabed. Ling Yuan's heart raced. He stopped paddling and listened carefully.

The sound grew closer and clearer. He saw ripples spreading across the sea ahead, as if something was approaching.

"What is that?" Ling Yuan gripped his short sword tightly, looking around warily.

His palms were slightly sweaty, and his heart was pounding. Suddenly, an eerie blue light appeared on the sea, illuminating the thick fog around them. Ling Yuan looked up and saw a school of transparent fish swimming rapidly around the small wooden boat.

The fish's bodies emitted a ghostly blue light, and their sharp teeth gleamed in the water.

"What kind of monster is this?" Ling Yuan was startled and quickly drew a short sword from the cabin. He had never seen such creatures before; they looked both beautiful and dangerous.

The fish seemed to sense his threat and suddenly attacked the small wooden boat. Ling Yuan brandished his short sword and engaged in a fierce battle with the fish. He discovered that although these fish were not large, they were extremely fast, and each one was exceptionally ferocious.

"Damn it, these fish are too fast!" Ling Yuan dodged while slashing at the approaching fish with his sword.

His sword sliced ​​through the water, splashing up sprays. The fish seemed fearless, relentlessly ramming the small wooden boat, trying to capsize it. Ling Yuan felt the boat rocking violently; he had to deal with the fish quickly, or he might perish at sea.

He noticed that the fish always attacked in groups, as if they had some kind of unspoken agreement. Ling Yuan decided to change tactics; instead of simply swinging his sword, he used the tools on the ship to create traps.

He picked up a rope, tied it to the gunwale, and then attached the other end to the hilt of his sword. As the school of fish drew near again, he hurled the sword, its blade tracing an arc through the water and snagging several fish together.

"Hmph, let's see how you move now!" Ling Yuan snorted coldly and quickly sheathed his sword.

He discovered that the fish seemed to have glowing beads hidden inside their bodies. He gently pried open the belly of one of the fish with the tip of his sword, and a blue bead rolled out.

The beads emitted a soft glow, as if they contained powerful energy.

"What is this?"

Ling Yuan picked up the bead out of curiosity and examined it closely.

He felt a warm power emanating from the bead and flowing into his body.

He suddenly realized that these beads might be the key to this mysterious sea. Just then, the fish seemed to sense the death of their companion, and they became even more frenzied.

Ling Yuan knew he couldn't stay here any longer, or he might be overwhelmed by the fish. He quickly put the beads away, then picked up the oar and rowed hard. The small wooden boat sped forward in the waves, gradually shaking off the encirclement of the fish.

Ling Yuan looked back and saw the glowing fish leaving a blue halo on the sea surface before gradually disappearing into the thick fog.

He wiped the sweat from his brow, his heart filled with doubt and anticipation. "What secrets does this sea hold?" he murmured to himself, continuing to sail into the unknown.

After a fierce battle, Ling Yuan finally drove the fish away. He panted heavily, leaning against the gunwale, feeling exhausted. His clothes were soaked with seawater, and his wounds throbbed.

But he knew now was not the time to rest; he had to find a safe place as soon as possible to sort through his spoils. He picked up the oar and continued rowing the small boat.

The thick fog on the sea had not yet dissipated, but Ling Yuan had already adapted to the environment. Relying on his compass and map, he proceeded cautiously.

His gaze swept around frequently, wary of any potential danger that might arise again.

Why are these fish attacking me?

Ling Yuan pondered, "Could there really be some secret in this sea area, and these fish are its guardians?"

He recalled those glowing beads, his heart filled with curiosity.

He decided to study the beads more closely at the next stop. Soon, the small boat arrived at a relatively calm area of ​​the sea. There was a small coral reef there, the water was crystal clear, and sunlight shone through the surface onto the coral, creating a colorful spectacle.

Ling Yuan moored the boat near the coral reef, jumped into the water, and secured the small wooden boat to a rock. He climbed onto the rock and sat down to rest. His gaze fell on his spoils—a few fish he had killed and a few glowing beads.

He picked up a bead and examined it closely. The bead's surface was as smooth as jade, emitting a faint blue light. He gently touched the bead and felt a warm power flow into his body.

"What kind of power is this?" Ling Yuan was startled. He had never felt such energy before; it was neither magic nor ordinary energy.

He closed his eyes, trying to sense the source of this power. He felt an ancient and powerful aura contained within the bead, as if it had some connection to this mysterious sea.

"Could these beads be the key to this sea?" Ling Yuan's heart stirred. He recalled the red circle on the map, the center of that mysterious sea.

He believed that these beads held the key to unlocking the secret. Just then, he heard a strange sound. It was a deep hum, as if coming from the depths of the sea.

Ling Yuan's heart raced. He quickly stood up and looked around warily. The sound grew closer, and he saw ripples spreading across the sea, as if something was approaching.

"Another school of fish?" Ling Yuan gripped his short sword tightly, preparing to face a new challenge.

This time, however, he discovered that the sound did not originate from a school of fish. He saw a giant sea turtle emerge from the water, its shell covered with seaweed and coral, looking ancient and mysterious.

"Who are you?" Ling Yuan asked loudly, looking warily at the sea turtle. He had never seen such a creature before; it looked both ancient and powerful. The sea turtle slowly raised its head, looking at Ling Yuan with its deep eyes.

Its voice was deep and ancient, as if it came from ancient times: "I am the guardian of this sea. Why have you come here?" Ling Yuan was startled. He realized that he may have stepped into a dangerous area.

He took a deep breath and calmly said, "My name is Ling Yuan. I'm here to search for my father. He was once an explorer and left behind a map pointing to this area." The sea turtle was silent for a moment, seemingly deep in thought.

Its gaze swept over the beads in Ling Yuan's hand, a glint of light flashing in its eyes. It slowly said, "These beads are the source of power for this sea area."

"You've already touched them, so you must face the trials of this sea." Ling Yuan's heart tightened; he knew this could be a life-or-death test.

The latest novel is first published here!

But he did not back down, and he firmly stated, "I will accept the test, whatever it may be."

The sea turtle nodded, a hint of approval in its eyes: "Very good, young man. Your courage is commendable. But remember, the power of this sea is immense and dangerous. You must be careful, or you may remain here forever."

The small wooden boat moved slowly forward in the waves, and Ling Yuan's view gradually opened up.

The thick fog had dissipated, and sunlight shone on the sea, making it sparkle. Following the directions on the map, he sailed towards the shimmering blue light.

As time passed, the underwater scenery began to take on a strange appearance. Colorful coral reefs swayed underwater, and exotic marine life darted among the corals, their bodies radiating a soft glow, as if welcoming the brave explorer.

"This is truly a wondrous place," Ling Yuan murmured, his eyes filled with curiosity. He had never seen such a beautiful and mysterious underwater world before, as if it were a forgotten paradise.

However, just as he was immersed in the beautiful scenery, a low roar suddenly came from beneath the sea.

Ling Yuan's heart raced instantly. He gripped the rudder tightly and looked around warily.

It was an ancient and powerful aura, as if emanating from the depths of the sea, carrying an undeniable majesty.

"What is this?" Ling Yuan muttered to himself, his palms slightly sweaty.

He realized that this might be the "challenge" the Guardian had mentioned.

A huge current suddenly surged up from beneath the sea surface, violently jerking the small wooden boat and almost capsizing it.

Ling Yuan gripped the gunwale tightly to steady himself. He saw a huge shadow rising in the water ahead, a massive creature with a body covered in hard scales and eyes like burning flames.

"Who are you? Why have you trespassed into my territory?" The guardian's voice echoed in Ling Yuan's mind, carrying a hint of authority and scrutiny. Ling Yuan took a deep breath; he knew this was the first test he had to face.

He raised his head, looked directly into the guardian's eyes, and said firmly, "My name is Ling Yuan, and I have come here to seek the truth. This sea holds too many secrets, and I believe you can tell me the answers."

The guardian remained silent for a moment, its gaze sweeping over Ling Yuan as if assessing his sincerity. Finally, it slowly lowered its head and said in a deep voice, "If you can pass my test, I will tell you the truth about this sea."

A surge of intense emotion welled up within Ling Yuan; he knew this would be the most crucial moment of his adventure. He gripped the helm tightly, bracing himself for the challenge that lay ahead.

"No matter what lies ahead, I will not back down," he said softly, his voice filled with determination. Ling Yuan stood on the coral reef, a gentle sea breeze bringing a touch of coolness.

His gaze was fixed on the sea turtle before him—the guardian of this mysterious sea. The turtle's shell shimmered softly in the sunlight, as if it were an integral part of the ocean itself. "What do you want me to do?"

Ling Yuan asked, his voice tinged with nervousness, but more so with determination.

The sea turtle slowly lowered its head, its deep eyes gazing at the beads in Ling Yuan's hand: "These beads are ancient sources of power. They were originally the guardian spirit beads of this sea area, but at some point, they scattered into the bodies of sea creatures. The fact that you were able to find them means that you have some special connection with this sea area."

Ling Yuan frowned slightly. He had never heard of "Guardian Spirit Beads," but his intuition told him that they might hold the key to solving the mystery of his father's disappearance. "So, how should I use these beads?"

He asked.

The sea turtle shook its head slightly: "You can't 'use' them, you have to 'understand' them. Each bead contains a history, a memory of this sea. Only when you truly understand them can you obtain the power of this sea."

Ling Yuan felt a little confused, but he knew that the guardian's words must have a deeper meaning. He took a deep breath, gripped the bead tightly in his hand, closed his eyes, and tried to sense that mysterious power.

At first, he only felt a warm light coming from the bead. Gradually, his consciousness began to blur, as if he were being pulled by an invisible force.

A blurry image appeared before his eyes: an ancient underwater world, with a huge palace standing among the coral reefs, and countless marine creatures moving around the palace, radiating a soft light, as if celebrating something.

"This is..." Ling Yuan was startled, realizing that he was experiencing an ancient memory.

In the scene, a wise man in a blue robe stands in the center of the palace, holding a glowing bead in his hand, exactly the same as the one in Ling Yuan's hand.

(End of this chapter)