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Chapter 112 Escaping the Underworld (Please continue reading)

The fierce battle in the air gradually subsided. Except for two flying Yin Beasts that were extremely quick to react, which flapped their wings and fled into the distance without looking back before the swarm of insects had enough flying ants to make room for them, the rest of the attacking Yin Beasts were all turned into scattered white bones and remains.

Lin Jingchu didn't need the beast crystals at the moment, so he let the two fish that had slipped through the net go far away.

The swarm of crystal ants, like the receding tide, regrouped into that heavy "black cloud," silently hovering and guarding it.

The mountainside became increasingly steep and precipitous, as if cleaved by a knife or axe.

Fortunately, as they approached the summit, the eerie winds began to subside. However, the annoying flying beasts continued to harass them, with one wave sometimes numbering over thirty at once.

Fortunately, thanks to the outer defenses built by millions of Tianjing ants and the cooperation of Lin Jingchu and Song Yu, these attacks ultimately ended without serious harm.

The two fought their way through various obstacles and finally reached the true summit of Storm Mountain.

"Finally—we've reached the top!" Lin Jingchu breathed a sigh of relief and stood on a relatively gentle cliff slope that was about a hundred feet in diameter.

Behind him stood the even sharper, dark peaks of Storm Mountain, piercing straight into the rolling dark clouds.

The sky remained overcast, with lightning flashing through the clouds. Song Yu made a brief assessment and said, "Based on previous calculations regarding the patterns of rift opening, the passage will appear in a few days to a month at the shortest. We still need to wait here for some time."

As she spoke, she picked up the Autumn Water Sword and prepared to carve a temporary cave in the cliff face.

Lin Jingchu laughed and said, "Why should Senior Sister do it herself? Xiao Jing, go ahead."

As soon as he finished speaking, the suspended "black cloud" resembled a giant black drill, and in a short while, it carved out a deep cave in the cliff face.

Having completed their mission, the ant colony retreated from the cave like flowing water, then landed on the ground and cliffs, quietly lying in wait.

Lin Jingchu raised an eyebrow smugly at Song Yu and stepped into the newly built "cave dwelling" first. However, he was stunned as soon as he stepped inside.

The interior of the cave is largely similar to the cave that was previously dug at the foot of the mountain.

The only difference is that the narrow stone bed that was casually dug out back then has now been replaced by an exceptionally wide and flat stone platform, large enough for two people to roll around on.

The Queen Crystal Ant flapped her wings and landed on Lin Jingchu's shoulder, her antennae waving rapidly, conveying a joyful and eager expression of seeking praise and reward.

Following closely behind, Song Yu's gaze fell upon the large "stone bed." Her pretty face instantly flushed crimson, and she put down the bundle on her back, pulling out a roll of soft demon beast fur—

After waiting peacefully for several days in his cave atop Storm Mountain, one day, a sudden and extraordinary earthquake abruptly woke Lin Jingchu from his slumber.

The familiar grip was gone, and he instinctively reached out, only to find nothing.

Lin Jingchu instantly regained his senses, threw off the heavy animal skin blanket covering him, got up, and quickly dressed.

"Sleepiness and lust have made me lazy. From today onwards, I will give up sleepiness!" He vowed in his heart, quickly dressed, and strode out of the cave.

Outside the cave, Song Yu had already gotten up and was standing quietly on the edge of the cliff, looking up at the sky. The Heavenly Crystal Ant Queen was obediently lying on top of her loose hair, also looking up.

Following their gaze, one saw the sky resemble a boiling sea of ​​ink. Countless black lightning bolts leaped wildly through the clouds.

burst.

The spatial rift leading to the outside world is about to open.

boom-

With a deafening roar that seemed to split the heavens and earth apart, a deep rift was suddenly torn open at the center of the ever-twisting and expanding black vortex in the dome.

The long-lost spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged out from the crack like a torrent, washing over the mountain peak of this desolate land.

Song Yu's beautiful eyes suddenly lit up, and her divine sense, no longer suppressed, spread out instantly, sweeping into the cave behind her.

The large leather bag inside the cave, filled with various kinds of Yin-Yang Beast Crystals, along with other miscellaneous items, was immediately put into the storage bag at her waist.

Lin Jingchu wasn't idle either. He raised his hand and summoned the million Heavenly Crystal Ants lying dormant outside the cave, which transformed into streams of black liquid that flowed into the spirit pet pouch at his waist.

At the same time, Lin Jingchu slapped his other hand on the storage bag, and the Azure Wing Boat flew out, growing larger as soon as it saw the wind.

"Senior sister, let's go!"

With a low shout, Lin Jingchu grabbed Song Yu's arm, and the two of them flashed and landed on the blue flying boat.

The flying boat burst forth with azure light, its wings unfurling, carrying the two of them as a long azure rainbow that plunged into the crack in the sky.

The Azure Wing Boat seemed to be traveling through a bizarre and unpredictable passage, surrounded by rapidly changing chaotic blocks of color. Only a single point of light at the far end ahead served as its sole coordinate.

Lin Jingchu urged the flying boat forward with all his might, speeding towards that point of light. The light rapidly magnified in his vision, and it looked like he was about to burst out of it.

Just then, an overwhelming and terrifying suction force suddenly came from behind.

The airship suddenly stopped, then rolled uncontrollably like a leaf in a storm.

Caught off guard, Song Yu's face paled, and in the next instant, Lin Jingchu pulled her firmly into his arms.

In a flash, Lin Jingchu's mind raced, and he retracted the Azure Wing Boat. Immediately afterward, his and Song Yu's figures exploded, transforming into a large spray of clear, turbulent water and disappearing.

Hundreds of feet away, water suddenly appeared out of thin air, reforming the two figures, and without stopping, "exploded" into an even faster wave.

This process repeated itself, with each "splash" covering a distance far greater than the last, instantly traversing a long distance.

The sea and sky blend into one color, and the blue waves stretch for thousands of miles.

The warm, bright sunlight shone down without obstruction, breaking into thousands of shimmering golden scales on the vast, gently undulating sea.

In mid-air, a burst of azure waves suddenly exploded, and amidst the rising steam, the figures of Lin Jingchu and Song Yu standing hand in hand were revealed.

The waves did not fall, but quickly faded and disappeared without a trace.

"The Thousand Waves Chasing the Current escaped successfully in less than ten breaths. It is indeed a highly advanced escape technique even among Nascent Soul cultivators," Lin Jingchu sighed inwardly, while looking back at the long, thin black line stretching between the sky and the sea in the distance.

"Finally—it's out." Song Yu in his arms breathed a long sigh of relief, still shaken.

The two stood suspended in mid-air, surveying their surroundings. Beneath their feet lay the deep, boundless blue ocean, surrounded only by vast waves, with no islands or sails in sight.

Lin Jingchu said solemnly, "Although we were able to escape that desolate place thanks to the supernatural powers bestowed upon us by our master, this place is clearly not the Boundless Sea. The most urgent task is to find someone to find out our location."

Having said that, he summoned the Azure Winged Boat once more. The flying boat, carrying the two of them, transformed into a streak of azure light, speeding away with its back to the gradually dissipating ghostly mist.

This flight lasted for more than a month.

Although the spiritual energy in this sea area is richer than that of the desolate, boundless sea, it is still quite thin. Although we discovered one or two deserted islands along the way, we could only rest there briefly and found no useful clues.

On this day, as the two were traveling tediously on their airship, the outline of an island gradually appeared on the horizon ahead. As they drew closer, the island's details became clearer, revealing rolling hills, lush vegetation, and vibrant life, as well as numerous houses and other traces of human habitation.

At the same time, the two keenly sensed that the spiritual energy in the world was gradually becoming denser as they approached the island.

"Senior sister, please wait here for a moment. I'll go and investigate first." Lin Jingchu put away the Azure Wing Boat, made a hand seal, and cast a spell. Her figure and aura quickly concealed and faded as she quietly headed towards the island.

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