Trapped in the Spirit-Severing Sea

A massive surge of Spirit-Severing Qi erupted from the ground, engulfing most of the island. Shen Long and Chu Buyu were temporarily reduced to mortals, unable to use any Law Power. Fortunately, their lifespans were unaffected.

Shen Long clenched his fists. He couldn't use his Law Power, but his physical body was strong and he possessed immense strength, which was still quite impressive.

"It seems we'll have to stay on this Desolate Island for the time being!"

Chu Buyu said, his face full of vigilance.

In the short term, they don't need to kill each other, but as time goes on and the number of Grain Avoidance Pill Grain Avoidance Pill decreases, they might fight each other over them.

"Temporarily? Fairy Chu, do you intend to sit idly by and wait for death? If this Spirit-Severing Qi continues for hundreds of years, even the most abundant Grain Avoidance Pill won't be enough!"

Shen Long frowned and said.

"Fellow Daoist Shen wants to leave here? We are now just mortals. Let alone the ferocious beasts in the sea, the seawater itself could drown us."

Chu Buyu analyzed.

Even if Demon Beast touches the Spirit-Severing Qi, it will be unable to use its Demon Power. It can transform into a larger, more ferocious beast, but it still has no problem dealing with mortal beings.

"That's true, but I don't intend to sit idly by and wait for my doom. Of course, I don't intend to leave immediately. I'll observe for a while and make some preparations, hoping that I won't need them. If the Spirit-Severing Qi hasn't dissipated after more than ten years, then I'll have to set off and leave."

Shen Long said.

He wouldn't act rashly, planning to wait more than ten years. If the Spirit-Severing Qi hadn't dissipated, he would then set off to leave. Before that, he needed to make preparations.

How do you plan to prepare?

Chu Buyu asked.

"First, observe the surroundings of the island, monitor the wind direction, tides, and sea monsters, then cut down trees to make rafts and collect fresh water."

Shen Long said.

Chu Buyu nodded and said, "No problem, let's prepare separately! Hopefully we won't need it."

Shen Long nodded and walked towards the dense forest in the distance.

Chu Buyu strode towards a patch of Cyan Bamboo Forest and disappeared into it.

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Sun and Moon Island, the General Headquarters Sun and Moon Palace.

In a magnificent palace, Song Lianyue sat on the main seat, her gaze somber.

A young man of medium build, dressed in a blue robe, was reporting to her with a respectful expression.

"What! The Spirit-Severing Sea has erupted with Spirit-Severing Qi? And Bu Yu hasn't returned yet?"

Song Lianyue frowned and said.

"Not yet, it might be on its way."

The young man in the blue robe spoke cautiously.

Wang Feng, Core Formation Mid Stage cultivator, Hall Master the Sun and Moon Palace's Intelligence Hall.

"Send more people to search for Buyu; hopefully she's not trapped in the Spirit-Severing Sea."

Song Lianyue gave the order, then, as if remembering something, she added, "By the way, what was she doing in the Spirit-Severing Sea?"

"I heard there's a Fourth-Order Spirit Flame in the Spirit-Severing Sea. That's information provided by Master Tianfeng. He's Core Formation Cultivator and had previously provided some information to Master Aunt Chu. There's no problem."

Wang Feng explained.

Where is Master Tianfeng now? Is it possible to contact him?

Song Lianyue pressed for an answer.

"We can't reach him right now, are you worried that he might have a problem?"

Wang Feng asked.

"Investigate this person's background. It would be best to find him and bring him back to General Headquarters so I can question him personally."

Song Lianyue gave the instructions.

"Yes, Palace Master."

Wang Feng readily agreed and left to carry out the order.

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On a Desolate Island, in a hidden underground cave.

A slender Purple-Skirted Woman was talking to a tall, thin old man in a green robe, whose brows were furrowed.

"Madam Chen, I have done as you instructed and given Senior Chu the false information. When will you release my granddaughter?"

The old man in the green robe looked on with anticipation.

The Purple-Skirted Woman flicked her sleeve, and a command flag flashing with yellow light shot out and disappeared into a stone wall. The stone wall lit up with a dazzling yellow light, revealing a cave over a hundred feet in size. A Yellow-Skirted Girl rushed out of the cave.

"The Sun and Moon Palace may have sent people looking for you. You'd better change your appearance and run as far away as possible!"

"That's what the Purple-Skirted Woman said."

The old man in the green robe thanked him and left with the Yellow-Skirted Girl.

"The Spirit-Severing Sea is about to erupt with aura of the Spirit-Severing Sea Spirit-Severing Qi. Hopefully, we can trap her and kill her there."

The Purple-Skirted Woman muttered to herself.

She was none other than Mu Shanshan, who had undergone a transformation.

She had been using a fake appearance to contact Master Tianfeng, so even if the truth came out, it couldn't be traced back to Mu Shanshan.

Mu Shanshan had obtained an ancient book in her early years, which recorded the deduction of the occurrence pattern of the Spirit-Severing Qi by a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Based on the records in the ancient book, Mu Shanshan deduced that the Spirit-Severing Qi was about to erupt, and deliberately set a trap to lure Chu Buyu to the Spirit-Severing Sea.

After leaving the cave, Mu Shanshan transformed into a Escape Light and disappeared into the distance.

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Time flies, and fifteen years have passed.

Deep in the Spirit-Severing Sea, on a Desolate Island.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu stood on the beach, with a simple bamboo raft not far away.

The Spirit-Severing Qi had not yet dissipated; they had been on this Desolate Island for fifteen years, and the number of Grain Avoidance Pill was dwindling.

If we stay here, we might starve to death.

Shen Long had a full beard and disheveled hair. He had a large bunch of bananas tied around his body and five gourds tied around his waist. Four of them were filled with water, and one contained Grain Avoidance Pill.

Chu Buyu carried a huge bundle on his back, with four gourds tied around his waist. Three gourds were filled with water, and one contained Grain Avoidance Pill.

Over the years, they have been observing the situation in this sea area, mastering the approximate times of high and low tides, and collecting a considerable amount of food and fresh water.

"Fairy Chu, let's set off! Hopefully, we can leave this awful place."

Shen Long said in a deep voice.

Chu Buyu nodded and, together with Shen Long, pushed the bamboo raft into the sea. Each of them held a simple paddle and steered the raft forward on the sea.

A sea breeze blew in, and the seawater churned and surged. Shen Long and Chu Buyu were already used to it; they had practiced it many times before and were accustomed to it.

Shen Long rowed the raft, which moved slowly forward, while Chu Buyu rested on the side.

They take turns steering the bamboo raft, as this is the most efficient way.

After advancing more than ten zhang with great difficulty, a huge wave crashed in, causing the seawater to churn and surge, forcing them to retreat a distance.

Shen Long had no choice but to continue his efforts, maneuvering the bamboo raft across the sea.

After more than half a day, Chu Buyu spoke up, "Fellow Daoist Shen, you should rest for a bit. Let me take over!"

Shen Long nodded, sat down, drank some water, and ate a Grain Avoidance Pill.

Chu Buyu wielded the oars, maneuvering the bamboo raft forward. The seawater churned and surged, slowing the raft's progress.

Half a day had passed, Chu Buyu was panting heavily. She was only a mortal, and controlling the bamboo raft was not easy for her, as it consumed a lot of her energy.

At this moment, Shen Long's superior physical strength became apparent.

"Fairy Chu, let me do it!"

Shen Long spoke.

"No, we agreed to take turns steering the raft. We've only just gotten here, the time isn't up yet. You should continue resting! I can manage."

Chu Buyu refused and continued paddling, propelling the bamboo raft forward slowly.

Shen Long said nothing more and observed his surroundings.

As darkness fell, a bright moon hung high in the sky, its light as clear as water.

Chu Buyu kept paddling, and the bamboo raft moved forward.

More than a month later, they appeared on an island several hundred miles in size, which was also shrouded in Spirit-Severing Qi.

"Finally, we've reached an island. I wonder when we'll finally leave the Spirit-Severing Sea."

Chu Buyu sighed, his face full of worry.

If they still had their Law Power, they could cross this place in less than a quarter of an hour.

"I don't know, let's do our best! Let's rest for a while, collect water and food, and then continue our journey after some time."

Shen Long said.

Chu Buyu nodded, and together with Shen Long, they dragged the bamboo raft ashore.

They found a secluded cave and rested there.