sonovelo Chapter 258: The End of the Forbidden Sea
Chapter 258: The End of the Forbidden Sea
Chapter 258: The End of the Forbidden Sea
In the endless sea of thunder, black clouds raged like a herd of wild stallions, layering over the sky, growing thicker and darker, with thunder serpents slithering everywhere.
The giant ship had anchored on the sea’s surface, and several bolts of lightning struck down, seemingly splitting the surrounding waters in half, shrouded in darkness.
*Buzz!*
The ship sped across the sea, constantly dodging the lightning, looking rather disheveled, as if fleeing.
"Old Ox, it’s up to you."
Chen Xun, shrouded in darkness, stood at the front, holding dual mountain-splitting axes. "These thunderbolts have no consciousness; we still have a chance."
"Moo!" Black Ox’s eyes were filled with unprecedented seriousness as he concentrated on steering the ship.
Xiao Chi stood far away, on the deck, where the mist no longer obstructed his view. He no longer needed to guide the way and could only stare at the vast sea of thunder above, trembling in fear.
He wanted to roar, wanted to run, but seeing his two elder brothers standing at the front, he forced himself to overcome his fear. At this moment, he absolutely could not be a burden!
"Brother Xun, Brother Ox..." Xiao Chi panted, his heart sinking like it was falling into an abyss. "What are you two trying to do? What are you searching for...?"
Throughout their journey, he felt as though they weren’t merely cultivating; there was something else... a sense of urgency.
Yes, urgency.
Xiao Chi’s expression lost its usual playfulness, replaced with seriousness. It wasn’t about their family. He had sensed it ever since they first met.
Brother Xun and Brother Ox weren’t wandering aimlessly like he was. They had a purpose in coming to Da Li—one far beyond imagination.
"Perhaps the wandering they mentioned isn’t happening now. They came to Da Li with an objective, one that’s far-reaching."
Xiao Chi’s claws gripped the deck tightly, his eyes gradually calming. They had never treated him unfairly. "Whatever my two brothers plan to do, I, the Flameglow Ancient Lion, will follow them to the end."
He raised his head slowly, facing the vast heavenly power. The fear in his heart was dispelled by the two imposing figures ahead.
*Boom!*
A deafening thunderclap roared, and jagged arcs of lightning clashed against the sky and the divine mountain. The dark sea of thunder only lit up momentarily when lightning flashed.
The explosive sound of thunder made Xiao Chi’s fur stand on end, and he quickly lowered his head, shivering...
Upon discovering this truth, Chen Xun was shaken, filled with admiration. The interests of cultivators seemed insignificant compared to the sacrifices of these predecessors.
He had experienced wars in the cultivation world, such as the Northern Frontier War, but the purpose of those battles and the sacrifices of the predecessors in the Forbidden Sea were fundamentally different.
"This journey truly has shown me many unique sights."
A rare sense of melancholy crossed Chen Xun’s eyes before he smiled freely. "I wonder if the other side of the Celestial River
awaits."
As his words fell, Chen Xun’s robe billowed despite the lack of wind, his aura becoming deep and profound. His eyes flashed with blazing lightning, and an ancient, nameless book hovered in the air.
Amidst the thunderous roars, a woman’s voice echoed softly in his ears, clear as day, unaffected by the deafening thunder.
"He firmly believes that with the ancient tome in your hands... it will travel further than if it were with me. He hopes that his old friend can carry it to see the legendary future world."
"Senior Brother Ji, we’re almost there." Chen Xun’s gaze was resolute as he looked ahead, the ancient tome floating beside him. "Your final wish, Old Ox and I will fulfill!"
*Boom! Boom!*
The world became a blinding white, as the endless sea of thunder surged, accompanied by the sound of evaporating water. A lone ship navigated through the sea of lightning, cutting through the waves, covering thousands of miles in an instant, disappearing from sight.
...
Six months later, they finally emerged from the sea of thunder. Even the divine mountain was no longer visible, and they had no idea how far they had traveled.
Here, the sea was calm and silent, the sky still gloomy.
But what struck fear into their hearts was the end of the Forbidden Sea—a vast curtain of purple and gold light that separated the heavens and earth, stretching endlessly across the sky. It was the true... ancient grand formation!
A giant ship was anchored far on the sea, and the three figures on it appeared as tiny as dwarves facing a giant. They looked up, their jaws practically dropping onto the crane’s head in shock.
The War Realm Camp token continued to hum, its frequency accelerating as if trying to trigger something, but it was suppressed by the ancient grand formation.
"What the... Old Ox, what is this thing?" Chen Xun’s voice trembled. "This grand formation is even more exaggerated than the formation at the Heaven's End Ravine. Can it be broken?"
"Moo~~~" Black Ox exhaled heavily, his eyes vacant. Was this truly a formation?!
Xiao Chi’s eyes rolled back, and he lay limp on Black Ox’s back, unable to speak a word.