After two peaceful days at sea, the string in Liu Changxu's heart drew taut once more.
Although he appeared to be admiring the ocean scenery from the bow, he was actually watching for dangers lurking in the sea.
Once they entered the deep sea, the water was no longer azure but black. The whirlpools churned up by the waves resembled black holes, poised to choose their victims and devour them.
Even with clear skies stretching for miles and a gentle breeze brushing their faces, the ceaselessly surging waves still rose several zhang high. Even the thousand-zhang Ocean Ship beneath his feet rocked slightly.
At that moment, Liu Changxu had opened all six senses. His formidable divine sense continually swept the depths, his eyes scanned the distance, and his ears listened closely for unusual sounds in the sea.
These two days of sailing had taught Liu Changxu that, when it came to observing conditions underwater, neither his divine sense nor his eyes worked as well as his ears.
The range of divine sense was considerably shorter in the sea than usual. As a Golden Core cultivator, Liu Changxu could normally probe dozens of li away, but underwater, interference from waves and various other factors reduced that range to a few hundred zhang at most!
Yet when Liu Changxu used the Spirit Ear Technique, his ears could hear activity hundreds of li away underwater! And that was with the noise of the waves interfering. In still weather, he could listen even farther.
Just then, a short, wiry Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment Cultivator in a black cultivator robe emerged from the cabin. He hurried up behind Liu Changxu and bowed.
"Senior, based on my years of experience, I judge that a great storm is approaching! Please prepare!"
The newcomer was Lü Yang,