In a perfect world, you start by relying on your own strength.

The higher you go, the more complex the aquatic environment becomes, and the more densely packed the Devouring Beasts become in the crisscrossing waterways, a mix of high and low grades, forming an impenetrable barrier.

Several king-level Devouring Beasts, realizing the successive deaths of their kin, abandoned their respective territories and converged from all directions, bringing with them overwhelming ferocity, determined to intercept and kill the intruder.

A ghostly light streaked across the sky, giant feet surged, and attacks from all sides intertwined to form a net that stretched to the limit. The pressure of the deep sea was pushed to its extreme, creating deadly traps everywhere.

Shi Geng remained indifferent, his pace unwavering, his domain fully expanded, and Dao patterns faintly surfacing on his body.

When encountering a low-level beast tide, it charges straight ahead and crushes it with unstoppable force; when facing a king-level expert who surrounds it, it raises its hand and throws a punch, its palm force surging and vast.

No complicated moves are needed; each strike is imbued with domineering domain power, hitting the vital points precisely.

One after another, the king-level Devouring Beasts were severely injured and collapsed, their spiritual seeds dissipating, unable to even delay for a moment.

He neither lingered in battle nor looted; he pressed forward relentlessly, crushing all who stood in his way and clearing away all obstacles in his path.

They fought their way up, leaving behind a trail of scattered beast carcasses and dissipating black and red mist. No more Devouring Beasts dared to pursue them rashly.

As the sunlight gradually filtered through the seawater, its clear light replaced the darkness of the abyss. The vast sea was now within reach. Shi Geng accelerated and rushed straight towards the sea.

The moment it broke through the surface seawater, the giant wave exploded with a roar, and water mist swirled and flew everywhere.

The long-awaited clear sky and blazing sun poured down, dispelling the biting cold of the deep sea. Its golden light shone brightly, while the remaining malevolent energy still swirled and surged around it.

Shi Geng strode through the air, the seawater beneath his feet steadily supporting his body. His sleeves fluttered in the wind, his expression calm and undisturbed, showing no sign of fatigue after the fierce battle.

Shi Geng looked up at the blazing sun high in the sky, his brows furrowing slightly.

This swirling passage transported him to the deep sea, and he had no idea where the lighthouse was, whether it was still there or had already flown away.

"Let's fly around the east and look for it first."

Shi Geng shook his head, and with a thought, his figure suddenly soared into the air, breaking through the long wind, and flew straight towards the eastern horizon.

The sea was vast and boundless, with waves surging to the sky. Every now and then, ferocious beasts would break through the surface of the sea, leaping out and revealing their hideous appearance, trying to kill Shi Gen in the air.

Shi Geng ignored them completely, disregarding these obstacles, and maintained his supersonic speed as he continued to advance.

Ignoring the roars of beasts and the raging waves below, he focused solely on his journey, without stopping. He flew at top speed for several hours in a row, and finally saw the outline of the rolling land at the edge of his vision.

The shoreline clearly emerged, the terrain distinct, and the journey across the vast ocean had finally come to an end. He slightly changed direction and steadily swooped down toward solid land.

With both feet firmly planted on solid ground, the surrounding ferocious aura quickly dissipated, and the number of Devouring Beasts roaming along the way decreased sharply, no longer showing the densely packed beasts that were near the sea.

Shi Geng was unwilling to waste time. With a light tap of his toes, he took off again, steadily cruising a thousand feet in the air. He avoided the scattered beasts on the ground and was able to take in all the movements of this land.

He concealed his aura, relying solely on his mental power to silently scan the surroundings, flying eastward at a steady pace. After flying for an unknown period, a vibrant and lively life force suddenly entered Shi Geng's senses.

An invisible spiritual force spread out and swept across, and a clear and pure green color was clearly reflected in the sea of ​​consciousness.

In a desolate wasteland filled with endless yellow sand, this patch of lush greenery stands out starkly, glaringly out of place, exuding an unusual vitality that seems isolated from the world.

Shi Geng halted his flight, hovering slightly in the air, gazing intently at the verdant land. He immediately changed direction and sped towards the source of the strange life force.

A gentle breeze carries the sweet and refreshing fragrance of grass and trees, its delicate scents permeating the air and soothing the soul.

Shi Geng slowly took a deep breath, his chest filled with a long-lost pure aura, and the murderous and violent aura around him quietly dissipated.

He stopped his leaping motion, his body slowly descending, landing steadily on the soft, thick grass.

Looking around, all you see is lush greenery, a far cry from the desolate wasteland of endless yellow sand, withered trees, and crumbling walls.

This was the first time he had seen such a vibrant and bright scene since his rebirth in this wasteland. A hint of surprise flashed across his eyes as he stood quietly, gazing at this unique and beautiful green landscape.

A gentle breeze rustles the green grass, and the entire pristine land shows no trace of ecological disaster.

There were no roaring beasts running rampant, no ferocious earth vines spreading, and no endless yellow sand obscuring the sky and earth.

Life was vibrant all around, with the melodious chirping of orioles and birds in the air, and the fresh scent of grass and trees filling the air.

Looking out, the layered mountains are clear and beautiful, and the vast sky is clear and bright, washing away the devastation of the wasteland.

A peaceful and tranquil atmosphere pervades every inch of the land, creating a stark contrast to the cruel and desolate landscape outside.

Shi Gen stood quietly in the green field, appreciating this rare peaceful and beautiful scene. His mind was soothed, and all his sharpness was concealed.

Just as he was enjoying this rare moment of peace, a dazzling, sharp light suddenly ripped through the clear sky, carrying a sharp, piercing sound and a fierce momentum, heading straight for his face.

Faced with the sudden attack, Shi Geng remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic. His feet were firmly planted on the grass, and he stood firmly in place without moving an inch.

The streak of light traversed a thousand meters across the sky in an instant, its momentum undiminished, and landed heavily in front of him, embedding itself into the earth with a hum, the arrow tail trembling incessantly.

Upon closer inspection, it is a sharp, cold-looking alloy metal arrow with a fine texture.

Shi Geng's brows furrowed slightly. The next instant, a series of clicking mechanical sounds rang out from inside the arrow, and a piece of plastic shrapnel engraved with a ghost face suddenly sprang out, conveying a sense of both mockery and vigilance.

Immediately afterwards, a clear but stern warning voice came from the sound transmission device embedded in the shrapnel, each word distinct: "Take one more step, and the next arrow will be aimed at your head."

Shi Geng lowered his gaze, focusing on the arrow at his feet. His expression remained calm and composed, his aura steady and even. He showed no anger, nor did he yield an inch. He looked up at the direction from which the arrow had come, and saw a massive steel fortress silently lurking deep in the distant mountains. The warning arrow had been fired from that very spot.

He slowly withdrew his gaze, his voice calm and measured, carrying steadily into the depths of the mountains and forests: "I have no ill intentions. I am merely passing through this place and looking for a place to stay. I have absolutely no intention of invading."

Having said that, he completely concealed his murderous aura, letting his hands hang calmly at his sides, revealing a completely unfriendly demeanor, and awaited the reply from the people in the fortress.

The surrounding area fell into a deathly silence, with only the soft rustling of the wind through the forest and the swaying of the grass and trees. There was no movement from the steel fortress.

After a long silence, a loud, alert voice boomed from the fortress's loudspeakers through the observation holes in the high walls, echoing across the entire green field: "To pass, you must surrender all your weapons and go through the purification process. If you are unwilling to cooperate or leave, it will be considered an intrusion."

"Can."

Shi Geng slowly nodded, then casually took out the long sword from his waist and tossed it outwards, letting the weapon fall onto the grass with a muffled thud.

To him, this was nothing more than an ordinary broken knife made of common iron, something he could do without or without. What was strong was him, not the knife.