Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1985 - 1983: Four More Ghost Light Ships Appear

[Happy National Day, wishing everyone safety, prosperity, and all your wishes come true!]Nightfall descends upon us!

The entire environment of the Corpse Mountain Blood Sea looks even more eerie and sinister, giving people a chill down their spine. At this moment, the nine Corpse Mountains and the Blood Sea undergo a great change, but the Black and White Impermanence brothers say that the opportunity to cross the Blood Sea has come—it’s the best chance!

At this moment, Ye Tianchen can only choose to trust the Black and White Impermanence brothers, because with his own strength, it’s impossible to cross this Blood Sea alone. Hope this Ghost Light Ship is reliable!

Ye Tianchen, the Black and White Impermanence brothers, and naturally the Little Demon Bat Beast, all step onto the Ghost Light Ship. After placing the Ghost Light Ship into the Blood Sea, the entire ship begins to sway, as if it might capsize at any moment. The Black and White Impermanence brothers quickly use True Power to stabilize the ship, gradually allowing it to float and head toward the opposite shore!

The Blood Sea is certainly not a real sea, just a massive lake, but the lake is not formed of water—it’s blood. It looks incredibly horrifying, especially around the lake, where there are nine towering Corpse Mountains constantly visible. Even if you are scared and close your eyes, you can still feel the strong smell of blood and a sense of death lingering. It’s something you simply can’t escape from—it’s too shocking and terrifying!

"This lake looks really vast..." Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but remark as he looked around.

"Rumor has it, it’s a thousand miles in radius!" Hei Bai also replied seriously.

"A thousand miles in radius? Even ordinary lakes aren’t this big!" Ye Tianchen exclaimed in surprise.

"Although it’s not a real sea, it indeed deserves the name Blood Sea. We all need to be careful—around the nine Corpse Mountains and a Blood Sea, mystery and eeriness lurk everywhere. Who knows what might happen!" Wuchang said seriously.

The Blood Sea lake is a thousand miles in radius, surrounded by nine towering Corpse Mountains, already enough to terrify someone. And the blood in the lake sends shivers down your soul—most importantly, when Ye Tianchen and his companions’ Ghost Light Ship sails through the Blood Sea, the small and dim bronze lamp adds an extra layer of eeriness!

A small boat just floats on the Blood Sea. At the bow is Hei Bai, in the middle is Ye Tianchen, and at the stern is Wuchang. In reality, such a small boat doesn’t really have a distinct bow, middle, and stern—it can only stand like this. Ye Tianchen feels a trace of eerie energy yet cannot pinpoint why. The bow is controlled by Hei Bai, slowly guiding the Ghost Light Ship forward. He then sits cross-legged, holds his breath, and calms his mind, perceiving everything around.

Gradually, Blood Mist rises from the Blood Sea and becomes increasingly intense. The Black and White Impermanence frown and use their power to steer the Ghost Light Ship into the Blood Mist. Although the Mist is not very thick, it distorts visibility beyond fifty meters. Even using Divine Thought to probe, it can’t penetrate the Mist—this Blood Sea is indeed a very eerie place!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh...

Suddenly, such sounds echo around them, causing Ye Tianchen to open his eyes. Could there be life forms in the Blood Sea? It defies logic—what kind of creature can live in blood?

"This is..."

"Damn, could it be..."

The Black and White Impermanence feel something, and Ye Tianchen scans around, frowning. Surrounding their Ghost Light Ship, four other Ghost Light Ships suddenly appear. The lamps on these newly emerged ships have long since extinguished, devoid of any people. Yet, they slowly approach Ye Tianchen and his companions’ Ghost Light Ship. That eerie feeling is indescribable, and even imagining it is enough to send chills down one’s spine!

"These Ghost Light Ships... could they be remnants of the ancient times?" Ye Tianchen pondered aloud.

"I don’t know, likely. According to legend, many powerful forces attempted to cross this Blood Sea, building Ghost Light Ships. However, whether any succeeded—or how many succeeded—is unknown. I suspect these abandoned Ghost Light Ships are remnants left by those who failed to traverse the Blood Sea." Hei Bai explained.

"Incorrect, these Ghost Light Ships seem to have weathered through the ages—even the bronze lamps have corroded. Why do they continue to float in the Blood Sea? And crucially, why do they move toward us?" Wuchang said, furrowing his brow.

Suddenly, while Ye Tianchen, Black and White Impermanence are puzzled over what is happening, the Ghost Light Ships surrounding them come to a standstill. From above, a special force emits, sending voices into Ye Tianchen, Black and White Impermanence’s minds.

"Save me... save me..."

"Why, why must we die here?"

"The Blood Sea, if you cross it, you can reach the true Medicine King Valley, but who can achieve that?"

"I’m not willing, I’m not willing to die like this, why is there no way back?"

"Crafting a Ghost Light Ship to cross the Blood Sea, if you fail, even the road back disappears, leaving you to drift on this Blood Sea, awaiting death’s arrival..."

"Everyone who fails to cross the Blood Sea also becomes part of it, in despair, hoping for someone to rescue them, but alas, there is none. Even if someone arrives on a Ghost Light Ship to help, they too will die. Is this fate?"

"Hahaha, Medicine King Valley attracts countless powerful ones, yet none can cross this Blood Sea, all perish within it. Even if they reached the other side and attained the Spiritual Medicine Divine Grass deep in Medicine King Valley, what use is it? They cannot find the way back, and they will die just the same!"

Ye Tianchen and the Black and White Impermanence brothers had these voices swirling in their minds, leaving them astounded, never imagining that the ghostly powers on these Ghost Light Ships could transmit such messages!

"I understand now; these four Ghost Light Ships must be remnants left by those who once tried to cross the Blood Sea but failed. They perished within the Blood Sea, but their unwillingness and voices filled with loneliness and despair remained as an obsession, enduring until we encountered them!" Hei Bai realized, speaking aloud.

"Even in death, they were unwilling, still yearning to reach deep into Medicine King Valley, leaving such words for those who come later..." Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

"But why have these four Ghost Light Ships gathered here, seemingly surrounding us and blocking our path?" Wuchang asked, a bit puzzled.

"There must be some reason, I’ll go check it out!" Ye Tianchen said, standing up.

"Brother Ye, this place is full of eeriness and mystery. We don’t know what might happen; it’s better not to carelessly touch these Ghost Light Ships!" Hei Bai said worriedly.

"It should be fine; we’ve already been blocked and can’t discern direction. We must start with the things around us; I’ll go and come back!" Ye Tianchen nodded and replied.

The Ghost Light Ship carrying Ye Tianchen and his companions lost its direction after entering the Blood Mist. An environment where neither Qi Manipulation Flight nor swimming across the Blood Sea is possible. After wandering aimlessly for a while, four unmanned Ghost Light Ships appeared and encircled Ye Tianchen’s ship. Strange and terrifying voices penetrated their minds. In such circumstances, Ye Tianchen felt that if he wanted to find a way out and understand what was happening, he must board these four unmanned Ghost Light Ships. But once he boarded them, what would happen?

Stepping forward, Ye Tianchen boarded the Ghost Light Ship directly ahead. He constantly felt an unusual aura on this ship, as if it were summoning him. Despite its terror and eeriness, Ye Tianchen was unafraid. To cross the Blood Sea and reach the opposite shore, one’s mind must be calm. If there’s fear, the fate would be the same as those ancient powerful ones, buried within the Blood Sea!

Buzz!

When Ye Tianchen set one foot on the Ghost Light Ship directly ahead, he suddenly felt enveloped by a force wanting to devour him. Instinctively, Ye Tianchen activated his Physical Body Power, emitting Golden Light all over to shake off this power. However, the power was strong, invisible, and unavoidable. As Ye Tianchen attempted to leave this unmanned Ghost Light Ship, the scenery before his eyes changed. In front of him appeared two men and two women, all anxious, discussing among themselves, seemingly unable to see him. Ye Tianchen observed them gazing ahead!

"All are Mid-stage Martial Saint cultivation realm; at such an age, they are indeed formidable!" Ye Tianchen observed the cultivation realm of these men and women, contemplating to himself.

"Seven days and nights, we’ve drifted on the Blood Sea for seven days and nights, yet we still can’t find the way. What now?" one man spoke worriedly.

"Not only can we not find the way to the other side, but also can’t find the way back. Should we continue this way, won’t we just wait for death on this Ghost Light Ship?" one woman interjected.

"No one anticipated the Blood Sea would be this difficult to cross. Seven days and nights have passed; we can’t wait here any longer!" another man frowned.

"So what do we do now?" another woman asked. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)