The Ferry Boat traveled along the Nether River. Xu Zixiao lay sprawled on the deck, spiritual light seeping from every wound. His injuries looked quite severe.
However, he still clutched the black jade box tightly against his chest.
The three avatars each carried out their own duties.
Nü Tu circulated Earth Qi to steady the boat.
Chi Yan coiled around Zhurong's body, warding off the cold.
Tai Bai stood at the bow, his golden sword angled toward the water.
The most crucial item from this journey was already in hand. They needed to return to Taiyin Hermit's seclusion site as quickly as possible, lest a long night breed too many dreams.
Splash~
There had been no trouble at first, but halfway through the journey, enormous waves suddenly rose on the river.
Immediately after, a giant Nether Sea Turtle ten zhang wide burst from the water.
Purple patterns covered its shell, making it look deeply strange.
Other sea turtles had four limbs, but this thing had eight.
As its limbs swung, they carried the force to tear apart the current.
Then, at terrifying speed, it viciously rammed toward the Ferry Boat.
Though this Nether Beast was powerful, it was still far inferior to the three dried corpses on Riverheart Isle.
"Humph!"
Zhurong snorted coldly.
The next second, the Chi Yan around him surged wildly.
The flames condensed into several fire serpents and wrapped directly around the Nether Sea Turtle.
Baleful Intent ignited upon meeting fire. Amid a sharp sizzling, it immediately let out a pained howl.
Nü Tu did not move. She continued maintaining the Ferry Boat's stability. She had no desire to capsize now—if they lost the item, the true body would definitely fly into a rage.
Under the suppression of the dense Earth Qi, the churning Nether River water