The gloomy sky seemed to be covered by a dark curtain, and from time to time, blue lightning, like sharp knives, cut through it.
Rumble!
The next moment, there was a rumble of thunder.
My ears were filled with the whistling sound of the wind.
The sea surface, which used to be calm, now has undulating waves, and the cold wind whips the waves, causing them to continuously churn and make a rattling sound.
The three-toothed iron boats parked at the pier were obviously as big as hills, but at this moment they were churning like fallen leaves.
Rows of young children, old men, women, and men, protected by disciples of the Lingtai Sect wearing black and gray monk robes, endured the strong wind, one foot deep and one foot shallow, messy in the wind, and struggled to move forward.
"Everyone, hurry up and get on the boat first. A storm and a tsunami will come soon. The only way to survive is to get on the boat and get to Thuja Island!"
The leading disciple, wearing a light red cassock and with a bald head, is a disciple of the Lingtai Sect.
Compared with lay disciples, there are fewer Buddhist disciples. In addition to the inheritance of martial arts, they also practice literary classes, shoulder the responsibility of teaching thoughts and precepts within the sect, and have a higher status among their peers.
"This damn storm is really coming, and its momentum is really terrifying. I have been walking on the sea for so many years and I have never seen such a storm!" said a ponytail on the side.
The man cursed and whispered.
As he spoke, he couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his forehead.
"Brother, with this momentum, to be honest, I suggest you not go to sea. It's a bit dangerous." The man with a ponytail who had been fishing at sea for more than ten years hesitated for a while and said forward.
After the words fell, several other lay disciples also spoke up and immediately agreed.
They were the last group of people to join the Lingtai Sect. Most of them were locals. They were used to fishing and observing the weather. They had lived to this age and had the ability to hear sounds, discern clouds, and see God.
But at this time, they were all shocked.
At this time, the celestial phenomena were unpredictable and they had not seen them.
"No, the Buddha gave instructions before leaving. No matter what, we must rush back to Thuja Island before the storm or tsunami." Yuanmu, a true disciple of the Buddha's Embryo Division, twirled the rosary in his hand, thought for a moment, and shook his head.
, said firmly.
"According to what Buddha said, this storm and tsunami are so powerful that, except within our sect, the rest of the world will be catastrophic. This is why we came to transfer the population."
"Storms, big tsunamis... I heard that several sea areas have been robbed. I have brothers in the Pola Sea area. They sent me a message a few days ago, saying that they are also very scared there, and all voyages have been cancelled..."
When the man with the ponytail heard the word "Buddha", he didn't say anything more, but couldn't help but whisper.
"Now there is no more news..."
The rest of the people were silent when they heard the words. Naturally, they had heard of these rumors, and they had also lamented and sighed, but they were all short-lived.
But this time it's different. The Pola Sea is very close to the Thuja Sea. It's so close that you can reach it in less than a week by taking a long-distance ship.
Many of them even went to open temples there...
Therefore, there was an uneasy feeling that disaster was suddenly around us.
"Okay, let's go on, hurry up." Finally, Yuanmu spoke, strode forward, and began to continue coordinating and organizing ordinary people to board the ship.
One after another, the specially-made large wooden boats gradually sank into the water as people boarded them one by one. The black snow shark skin fixed by iron rivets on the hull came into contact with the seawater, emitting a faint blue light.
The dark clouds in the sky are getting thicker and thicker, piling up in the sky one by one, flowing like lava.
And in the dark sea water, small whirlpools constantly appear in the undulating waves.
These fine vortices are intertwined together like a net.
The large wooden boat, which was made of black snow shark skin and had various miraculous effects in avoiding water and anchoring, started to heave continuously at this time, and the large wooden barrels piled on the deck began to tilt around.
"Something's wrong!" Yuanmu said in a deep voice, looking at the sky with some worry.
"Brother, should we get on the boat now? I'm afraid the boat will row after we get on the boat." The man with the ponytail echoed, swallowing as he spoke, his Adam's apple rolling.
On the sea, a boat rowed means that the boat capsized.
"Come on! Speed up! Since Buddha said that he will return immediately after boarding the boat and it will be fine if he returns within the specified time, then it must be fine!" Yuan Mu said in a deep voice.
"makes sense."
The person next to him nodded, wiped his face, suppressed the anxiety in his heart, and continued to quickly organize to get on the boat.
Rumble!
Rumble!
At this moment, there was a roar in their ears, and everyone unconsciously raised their heads and looked toward the deep sea.
From different directions, a frightening scene suddenly emerged.
On the dark sea, the waves rolled, getting higher and higher.
There are countless fins, scales, and huge black shadows on it, riding on the waves, causing ripples that spread and converge, eventually forming a huge tsunami.
The magma-like dark clouds suddenly split open, revealing blue scratches.
Amidst the rapid wind and lightning, big raindrops began to fall.
The frequency is getting louder and the speed is getting faster.
"Is this... a storm coming?" Yuan Mu saw this scene, his heart was beating wildly, and he asked subconsciously.
However, no one responded immediately.
The locals from the sea area next to him were now pale and their bodies were shaking uncontrollably.
"This...this is..."
"Sea Festival!!"
Outside Thuja Island.
The waves were rough and tiny ripples were coming from a very far distance. From the inky sky, light rain began to fall, falling into the sea, forming circles of waves.
Outside Lingtai Pier, there is a small sea area called Secret Reef.
There are many reefs and eddies here, so it is considered a forbidden area in the waters around Thuja Island, and few ships pass by.
But from now on, you can clearly see Lingtai Pier and Lingtai City in the distance, and you can observe the surroundings very well.
Therefore, the Lingtai Sect built several secret observation posts here as a precaution.
"How many transport ships came back?"
After the Secret Reef, Nie Yun took a look at the strange celestial phenomenon, suppressed the uneasiness in his heart, and asked Lin Shu beside him.
According to the order handed down from above, there will be a storm and tsunami sweeping across the Thuja Sea in the near future. This is why they sent countless wooden boats to evacuate ordinary people as much as possible.
After reaching the scheduled deadline, Thuja Island will be closed and no one will be allowed to go out.
This shows how terrifying the so-called tsunami is.
It's just that at this time, it was clearly not the scheduled time, and the celestial phenomena were so bizarre that it was really hard to accept.
"According to statistics, as of noon, thirty-three ships should have returned, and there are still twelve ships that have not returned."
Lin Shu responded in a deep voice.
He was already in his twenties at this time, but he himself had good talents. Due to his youth experience, his temperament was also precocious. During the years of working and practicing with Nie Yun, although he was still a playful person in life, when it was his turn to do business, he looked a bit like Nie Yun.
Clouded.
"There are still twelve ships...Why are there still twelve ships..." Nie Yun said a little uneasily.
According to the plan they made at that time, it would be appropriate to have at most six transport ships outside at this time.
"Brother Yun, what's going on with this storm or tsunami? Is there such a serious natural disaster? It even caused us to spend so much manpower to relocate some people?"
Lin Shu couldn't help but asked.
"Perhaps it's not just a natural disaster. According to Master, this matter is very involved. Even our Lingtai Sect, it's best not to get involved." Nie Yun responded quickly.
He actually vaguely knew something, and that was why he didn't want to tell the other party.
Lin Shu also heard that Nie Yun had something to say, and changed the subject: "My brother is here anyway, so just listen to him. Let's go, Brother Yun. It's time for us to switch defenses."
Da da da!
Whoa whoosh!
At this time, a strange sound suddenly came.
Boom!
Immediately afterwards, the sky turned white, illuminating their faces as white as snow, and then there was a huge roar of thunder.
The rain became heavier.
It is getting denser and denser, like a curtain.
ah!
A scream.
"What's the sound at this time?" The voice was very quiet, and it was even harder to hear clearly under the cover of the rain and thunder.
Therefore, Lin Shu was a little unsure.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Nie Yun's expression changed and he immediately rushed forward.
He followed closely behind.
The two stepped on the sea water and rushed towards the secret reef.
But as soon as he stepped onto a rock, a black shadow flew from the front and fell heavily in front of him.
It was a face covered in blood, but very familiar.
The clothes on his body are black, not fancy clothes, but special cassocks. In Lingtai Sect, only true disciples are qualified to wear them.
Both Nie Yun and Lin Shu knew this person.
He is the person in charge of the Sentinel Reef Outpost, the Qingmi of Wuyou Temple, a branch of the sect’s spiritual platform!
"What the hell is going on!" Lin Shu couldn't help but roared.
You must know that Qingmi is at the level of a grand master. The genius grand master who was even praised by Lin Mo during the last internal and external mountain competition died inexplicably at this time?
On the other side, Nie Yun looked ugly: "It seems that Master guessed wrong. The scope of the Sea Festival includes our Lingtai Sect!..."
Boom!
I saw only the dense reef area, and countless fish fins and scales appeared in the hidden eddy waters.
Rowing through the whirlpool, making ripples, bathing in the heavy rain, and walking out of the sea.
The sky gradually became covered with a layer of gray, and as far as the eye could see, a huge tsunami rose.
It is not an exaggeration to say it was a storm or a tsunami.
But within the tsunami, there were a large number of sea tribe armies covered in scales, as well as countless huge and ferocious giant sea beasts.
"Unexpectedly, I was discovered..."
At this time, in front of the secret reef, a huge figure with red hair walked out.
It is more than three meters tall, has a long mouth like a crocodile, is covered in black scales, has hard muscles, and wears shell-like armor.
Around the body, after the rain falls, it is attracted by something, forming water mist visible to the naked eye, which keeps flying and flowing.
"Little guy, you actually know about the sea festival..." the red-haired sea tribe said with some surprise, and gradually walked in.
"Who are you? As far as I know, my master has reached an agreement with you, and the scope of your sea festival should not be here!" Nie Yun said in a deep voice, keeping calm.
"Agreement? Scope?" The red-haired sea tribe showed a ferocious smile and replied: "Agreement, I don't know what the agreement is. I am Opelo, the deputy chief priest of this sea festival. You are very lucky to be the first to become my sacrifice.
."
"Next..." He opened his hands.
"Bing Xuan-Dragon Ghoul!"
The blue sword light was like pieces of flying feathers, with the tip in the shape of a dragon. It cut through the air in an instant and struck at the red-haired sea clan.
The latter seemed completely unaware of the sudden attack and only had time to raise his hand to shield his eyes.
Dozens of slashes fell on him immediately.
But these terrifying blows were like drizzle, leaving only slight scars on the opponent's body, barely breaking through the black scales.
"Walk!"
Nie Yun's pupils shrank slightly and he immediately pulled Lin Shu back.
"Want to leave? Where can we go before the sea festival?" The red-haired sea tribe did not pursue him. Instead, he looked at Thuja Island ahead and the Lingtai Sect visible to the naked eye, and suddenly burst into laughter.
The laughter was like thunder, making the sea tremble.
The moment the sound fell, sea tribes flew out from the sea water and swept forward.
Huge tsunamis and the waves they stir up when they go out to sea converge, getting higher and higher and more powerful.
"This sea festival is hosted by the great Opelo. You are the sacrifices and the insects under the ceremony! Now...start!"
Opelo turned upward and floated in the sky.
In the rain, a violent wave hit him and supported his body.
"You don't need His Highness to come personally to the sea festival here. I, Opelo, can preside over it!!" The red-haired sea tribe roared, and the sound was carried to the distance as the waves swept by.
It seemed like a signal to launch some kind of attack.
A large number of sea people are like raindrops, just falling from the sea to the earth and flying ashore.
Giant sea beasts also surfaced one after another, squeezing and moving forward.
Soon, a wave tens of meters high was rolled up, undulating and laminating, and forced towards Thuja Island.
At this time, Lin Shu and Nie Yun were fighting and fleeing.
There are too many sea tribes, and those who are the vanguard are all elites, and at worst they are at a high level.
"Kill! Kill!"
Weird language, streams of water spurting out from the surrounding seawater, converging into a cage shape.
"Long Tianhe!" Nie Yun roared wildly, and the clothes on his left hand tore, revealing a ferocious appearance, and his body turned into a phantom.
boom!
The water prison was immediately broken open, and several more black shadows flew into the water.
The two people shot out of it quickly, preparing to continue fleeing into the distance.
But at this moment, a giant black shadow flashed past, followed by a sinister smile.
Nie Yun reacted very quickly, and landed a palm on Lin Shu, sending him flying behind, and then rushed towards the black shadow sea clan.
But being blocked by this, countless sea tribes once again rushed out of the surrounding sea water.
Some of them surrounded Nie Yun, while others rushed towards Lin Shu who had just landed.
At this time, Lin Shu's face was pale, and his eyes were not calm, but full of fear.
He saw Nie Yun repelling the giant sea man, then taking a hard blow and preparing to charge towards him.
He looked at the other person and the sea people around him, but he stood up and roared angrily with a tone that he had never used before in his life, with a hint of crying:
"leave me alone!"
As he spoke, he flicked his hand, and two snake knives appeared in his cuffs and rushed forward.
Several sea tribesmen who rushed in front suddenly trembled and lowered their heads in disbelief. Only the hilt of the knife was left on their chests.
"Lin Shu!" Nie Yun was not happy at all, but his eyes were about to burst.
boom!
More than a dozen sea tribesmen swarmed up and drowned the people in front of them.
The giant sea tribe behind him also slashed at his back with a knife.
At the same time, a black flame ignited beside the two of them.