Beneath the Waves, He Could Not Stand By
Despite it being his first time seeing ocean waves, he came to a conclusion based on his intuition.
Even in a place like Linhai City, it's not safe.
The sect's experience summary states: A good disciple does not stand under a dangerous wall; when watching a spectacle, one must ensure one's own safety.
As Gu Chen retreated, the waves drew even closer to the shore.
At that moment, as if controlled by an invisible force, the waves suddenly rose in height and began to rise at an astonishing speed.
"What's going on?!"
Nearby, someone stared intently at the waves, murmuring to themselves:
"We've never seen waves this high before. How could it have gotten so terrifying this time?"
At the same time, perhaps it was because the waves were rising wildly.
At this moment, on the shore, the seawater was frantically flowing backwards towards the depths of the Endless Sea.
Those who had not yet left the seawater, or who had no intention of leaving, were now visibly moving towards the waves along with the water.
"Damn it, what's going on? Why is the seawater still flowing uphill!"
Some people looked terrified and tried desperately to escape their current predicament.
However, the surging seawater, flowing backwards, seemed to exert an astonishing suction force, rendering one completely immobile.
"Mountain-Splitting Palm!"
Someone roared and shouted, channeling their spiritual power and blasting it in front of them, attempting to break free from the seawater's hold.
However, the damage caused by the fist landing and the water splashing was merely a drop in the ocean, utterly ineffective.
In an instant, the expressions of countless people in the sea changed.
"Didn't they say the Endless Sea was safe? Were they lying to me? Damn it, am I going to die here today?!"
The festive atmosphere vanished instantly as the crowd turned back.
The waves had now grown to be as tall as eight or nine people.
The waves were extremely vast, and at this height, they suddenly appeared to blot out the sky.
The sound of the seawater surging back and the waves crashing against each other was deafening to those nearby.
Faced with this situation, even some people who were previously extremely calm could no longer remain calm.
Swish, swish, swish.
In Linhai City, numerous flying boats took off and retreated. Even though Linhai City was located on the mainland, it did not inspire any sense of security.
However, only a minority of people possess flying boats.
In Linhai City, the vast majority of the residents, now gazing at the colossal waves that seemed to reach the sky, were pale-faced and filled with despair.
Having lived by the sea for many years, they knew all too well the terrifying power of the waves.
The terrifying waves they are experiencing now are far beyond anything they could have imagined.
In front of the city lord's mansion, the city lord of Linhai City gazed at the approaching waves, his extremely solemn expression mixed with a deep sense of despair.
With the defensive capabilities of Linhai City, it was utterly insignificant in the face of such terrifying waves.
When the waves crash in, Linhai City will surely be reduced to ruins.
The people of the city will all be buried beneath the waves.
As the crisis loomed, countless people either ran frantically or steered their flying boats backward, fearing being caught in the terrifying waves.
Suddenly, a flying boat appeared, sailing against the current, and returned to Linhai City from the rear.
The city lord of Linhai City looked over and saw a young man leaping down from the flying boat.
Swish, swish, swish.
He raised his hand, and objects flew out from his hand and landed somewhere in the city.
After these things fell, a radiant light rose and enveloped the area.
At this moment, the waves were even closer, and the oppressive feeling brought by their astonishing height made it almost impossible to breathe.
The boy, however, seemed completely oblivious, continuing to busy himself and throwing out a series of things.
Something resembling paper appeared, and upon landing, it caused the ground to rumble violently, transforming into a giant wall that rose up to protect the city walls.
At this moment, the incredible waves finally reached the shore.
"Watch out!"
A low shout echoed in the ears of everyone in the city.
The next moment, a giant wave crashed down.
Boom!!!
An incredibly terrifying sound, accompanied by a violent tremor, caused countless people in the city to instantly lose their balance and fall to the ground.
The world seemed to turn pitch black in an instant.
The noise and violent vibrations made it difficult to focus on how much time had passed.
Finally, the terrifying noise subsided, and the world brightened once more.
Vast amounts of seawater receded frantically towards the Endless Sea.
The ground was battered by the waves, leaving astonishing marks, but as the tide receded, it quickly became flat, leaving behind some severed limbs.
Countless people who witnessed this scene couldn't help but gasp.
The power of the ocean waves is truly astounding.
Some people, looking back on their decision to change their minds and leave, felt incredibly fortunate.
The damage caused by the waves is shocking.
What's even more shocking is the Linhai City.
Just now, the waves crashed in, completely engulfing the entire Linhai City, making it invisible.
Now, the waves have receded, and the entire city still stands in the same place.
"The defenses of Linhai City are actually that strong?!"
"Wait, that looks like an array! Hiss, what level of array would it be to block such a terrifying wave just now!"
"I remember seeing a flying boat return just now. Could it have been done by someone on that flying boat? Or perhaps, a top-tier expert?"
Shocked, everyone began to discuss the matter animatedly.
In Linhai City.
"On behalf of all the citizens of Linhai City, I thank the sect for their timely rescue!"
The city lord of Linhai City recovered from his shock and hurriedly knelt down to pay his respects to the figure.
"Thank you for your help, sir."
The other city dwellers, who had come to their senses, also knelt down to express their gratitude.
"You don't need to do that, it's just a small favor."
Gu Chen quickly spoke up, urging his spiritual power to help everyone around him up.
He had initially thought it would be dangerous to stay any longer, which is why he left.
But seeing the waves growing ever higher, he changed his mind and returned to the city.
Given the strength of these city dwellers, if they are ignored, they will surely perish.
He couldn't remain a bystander in this situation.
As for the other reason, it's because he hasn't checked in yet. If Linhai City is destroyed by the waves, he's not sure if he can still complete the check-in task.
For now, the crisis of the sea waves has been temporarily resolved.
Taking a deep breath, Gu Chen strode towards the location of the City Lord's Mansion.
"System, check-in."
Gu Chen thought to himself.
Then, the system voice sounded:
"Congratulations, host, for completing the daily check-in task. You have received: 1 Low-Grade Saint Artifact, Sky-Rending Spear; 1 Saint Rank Peak Grade artifact Deep-Water Traveling Boat; and 3 random enhancements to Strength."
"Saint Artifact?!"
Gu Chen was startled.
"I never expected to be rewarded with Saint Artifact!"
The reward for this trip is well worth the long journey.
Just as they were about to check the system, a chorus of exclamations suddenly erupted from the airship not far away:
"My God, what kind of monsters are these in the sea?!"