The sea was deep, cold, and desolate. Before he knew it, the light overhead had vanished, replaced by boundless darkness.
This vast, limitless deep sea held surging origin energy, which blocked the spread of spiritual consciousness as thick fog obscured mortal sight. Even though Li Ling had reached the core formation realm, he could only see about a li ahead and faintly sense the lingering disturbances left by the giant shark stirring the currents.
The fear rooted in every living creature's instincts surged up uncontrollably. He could not shake the feeling that some enormous monster lurked beneath his feet, ready to leap out and devour someone at any moment.
This really is difficult. Swimming through the sea is no easier than entering and leaving the Netherworld. No wonder even the Four Seas Commerce Guild's Treasure Ships can only travel on the surface and rarely venture into the deep sea.
Still, with soul projection, I seem able to ignore the crushing pressure of the seawater. The real resistance comes from the flow of origin energy. Beyond that, I cannot see anything and can only sense everything through spiritual consciousness and instinct.
Li Ling had been able to use soul projection in the qi refining realm and had often gone night wandering, soaring through pitch-black skies. This pursuit therefore caused him little discomfort. It was simply night wandering in another form.
Ahead, the Blood Shark King was rather startled. He transmitted his voice: "You actually dared to follow me?"
"I'm only giving it a try," Li Ling replied.
"Well, well! You're throwing everything I said earlier right back at me!" the Blood Shark King said.
Earlier, he had slipped onto the island claiming he was only giving it a try. What if he happened to crush the Incense Accumulation Sect?
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