Chapter 958: A New Hope In The Midst Of Despair

This scene.

It left the siblings standing on the deck utterly stunned.

Seeing this, the other survivors on the ship also rushed to the deck, their faces a mix of excitement and anxiety as they gazed at the distant, blurry figure.

It was hard for a normal person to imagine what it felt like to see a human figure appear on the sea in such a desperate situation, where cries to heaven went unanswered and pleas to the earth fell on deaf ears.

But at the same time, they couldn't help but wonder: Who was this person?

Was he another unfortunate soul who had stumbled into this space like them?

Or was he the mastermind behind all this?

The group watched with a mix of tension and anticipation...

As time passed, they finally got a clearer view of the figure.

He was relatively young, dressed in a white robe, exuding an air of refinement and grace, like a scholar untouched by worldly concerns. He was lazily leaning on the back of his mount, his feet rhythmically paddling in the water.

His mount, however, was even more peculiar.

It was a giant snail, with two long antennae and an expression of utter laziness, its eyes blinking slowly as if it were about to fall asleep at any moment.

Judging by his appearance, this man didn't seem like a bad person.

And his strength was hard to gauge.

But this didn't particularly catch their attention. The vast lands of Yunxing were filled with countless cultivation techniques and methods. Unless the observer was several levels above, it was common not to discern someone's cultivation level unless they made a move.

"Oh."

"Ran into such a big ship."

Yi Feng, who had been napping on his snail mount, also heard the commotion and sat up, spotting Qin Nan and the others.

Seeing them staring at him, Yi Feng smiled faintly.

His snail mount was indeed eye-catching wherever it went. After all, there were powerful mounts and weak ones, but such a bizarre one was truly rare.

"I am Yi Feng, passing through this area. Greetings to all."

Yi Feng cupped his hands in a casual greeting.

Hearing this.

Qin Lan and the others understood—this was yet another unfortunate soul like them. And judging by his relaxed demeanor, he probably didn't even realize the danger he was in.

At the same time, they felt an indescribable mix of emotions.

Logically, anyone arriving here at this time was either another victim like them or the mastermind behind their predicament.

Whatever the case, their ultimate fate might not change much.

Still, they couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope...

But no matter what, having another person around was a good thing, even if it was just to brainstorm ideas together.

"The Qin family of Tiandi Island."

"Brother Yi, please come aboard and join us."

Qin Nan called out.

"Ah, come aboard and join you? How kind of you," Yi Feng couldn't help but chuckle.

Seeing Yi Feng still in the mood to joke, Qin Nan's expression darkened slightly.

The reason he invited Yi Feng aboard was simply to inform him of the fact that they couldn't escape this sea.

I just hope you can maintain that optimistic attitude after hearing this.

Qin Nan sighed softly.

Yi Feng stored away his snail mount and quickly boarded the deck.

As soon as he stepped onto the deck, he sniffed the air, catching a whiff of something delicious.

He noticed that the ship even had a kitchen, and the aroma was wafting from there.

"Smells amazing."

Yi Feng, who had been craving some flavor lately, couldn't help but praise, then asked with a smile, "Mind if I grab a bite to eat here?"

"Brother Yi, feel free to help yourself."

The food had been prepared in advance during their voyage. After all, the purpose of their journey was to search for a certain individual. If they found him on their way back, they wanted to be prepared in case he desired a meal.

Moreover, the food was made with special ingredients and preserved using specific methods, so even after all this time, it remained as fresh and flavorful as when it was first cooked.

But given their current situation, they had no appetite for it.

"That's great." Yi Feng cupped his hands and smiled. "I'm quite hungry, so I won't stand on ceremony."

"Brother Yi, hold on." Qin Nan interrupted. "You're welcome to eat whenever you like, but before that, there's something more important I need to discuss with you."

"Oh?"

Yi Feng was slightly surprised.

They had just met—what could there be to discuss?

But with Qin Nan looking so serious, Yi Feng naturally couldn't refuse.

"Brother Yi, when you entered this area, did you notice any unusual fluctuations?" Qin Nan asked gravely.

"Unusual fluctuations?"

Yi Feng shook his head.

Qin Nan frowned, then asked, "Did you feel anything strange?"

Yi Feng thought for a moment, then shook his head again.

Seeing that Yi Feng was clueless, Qin Nan decided not to beat around the bush. After all, when they had entered this sea, they hadn't noticed anything unusual either. So he got straight to the point.

"Brother Yi, to be frank, we're currently trapped in an unknown space or barrier. No matter which direction we sail, we always end up back here."

"A ghost wall?" Yi Feng asked.

"According to folklore, you could say that." Qin Nan's expression was grave. "In short, we're stuck in a strange vortex with no way out. To be honest, we've been trapped here for over ten days."

"And you, Brother Yi, are the first person we've encountered in all that time!"

"Oh, what a coincidence, haha." Yi Feng laughed.

The Qin siblings rolled their eyes.

Was this really a matter of coincidence?

Seeing that Yi Feng wasn't grasping the gravity of the situation, Qin Nan continued, his voice even more solemn than before.

"If it were just a matter of being unable to leave, it would merely be a matter of being trapped. But the most terrifying aspect of this space is that there's a mysterious force here, constantly draining the life force and cultivation of those within it."

"Until our life force and cultivation drop to zero!"

Qin Nan laid out the severity of the situation, word by word.

"We'll die?"

Yi Feng quickly asked.

"Yes!"

Qin Nan nodded gravely.

Hearing this.

Yi Feng's eyes flickered, and he quickly checked his body, asking, "Why don't I feel my life force or cultivation being drained?"

"Do you know the saying about boiling a frog in warm water?" Qin Nan explained. "At first, you won't feel it clearly, but as time passes, you'll notice your cultivation dropping and your life force gradually diminishing."

Hearing this.

Yi Feng's eyes lit up, and his previously dead heart reignited with hope.

He was overjoyed.

Truly, when one door closes, another opens!

Who would have thought that after failing to die on Tian Du Island, he would encounter such danger here.

Hahaha...

He nearly burst out laughing but thought better of it and held it in.

Unable to resist, he glanced at the surrounding sea.

Look.

What a beautiful view.

The sea sparkled, and a cool breeze brushed against his face.

It was like a paradise!

Most importantly, the ship seemed to have plenty of food, so he wouldn't go hungry before dying.

And this slow death wouldn't involve any suffering, right?

Unconsciously, Yi Feng's thoughts began to wander...

He even started planning his wonderful life after achieving immortality...

"I assume Brother Yi now understands the gravity of the situation?" Qin Nan said solemnly. "So while we still have the strength, we must work together to find a way out."

With that, the siblings turned their gaze to Yi Feng.

They saw him staring at the distant horizon, seemingly deep in thought, as if pondering some strategy.

Seeing Yi Feng so focused, the siblings wisely didn't disturb him. Perhaps this man truly had some method or trick up his sleeve, so their eyes filled with hope.

Finally.

Yi Feng snapped out of his reverie.

The siblings perked up, their hopeful gazes fixed on Yi Feng.

After a moment, under their watchful eyes, Yi Feng finally spoke: "So..."

"Can I eat the food in the kitchen now?"

The siblings' mouths twitched, nearly spitting out blood.

After all that anticipation, this was what came out of Yi Feng's mouth.

Unbelievable.

"Wait, Brother Yi, didn't you hear what I said?" Qin Nan couldn't help but ask.

"I heard you."

Yi Feng nodded.

Then, as if to emphasize, he added, "And I understood it perfectly."

"Then how can you still think about eating in such a dangerous situation?" Qin Nan exclaimed anxiously. "Shouldn't we be trying to find a way out?"

"You've been here for so long. Surely you've tried every possible method, right?" Yi Feng blinked and said. "If you haven't found a way, I doubt I can either."

"As for eating..."

Yi Feng touched his nose and countered, "Since we're going to die anyway, why not eat and drink our fill?"

Yi Feng's retort left the siblings speechless, forcing them to swallow their words.

They were utterly at a loss.

They couldn't tell if this guy was just incredibly carefree or genuinely unafraid of death.

In any case, they couldn't fathom how someone in such a perilous situation could remain so optimistic. What kind of mindset was that?