An accident occurred suddenly.
For some reason, the entire Desolate Ancient Evil Flood Dragon Island began to shake violently and sink at an extreme speed.
Ji Mo looked up and saw that the surrounding seawater had inexplicably become incredibly turbid, emitting a strange, eerie glow. Large bubbles continuously rose, an ominous wind howled, and the waves surged.
An unimaginably terrifying force gripped the Desolate Ancient Evil Flood Dragon Island, like an invisible giant hand, dragging it towards the seabed.
This force was truly formidable.
Even though the island instantly reacted, transforming into its Desolate Ancient Evil Flood Dragon form and struggling frantically, it was all in vain. It could not escape the predicament, sinking deeper as if trapped in quicksand.
Before long, more than half of its body was submerged.
"Chou, are you alright?"
Sensing the danger, Ao Cheng arrived immediately.
He domineeringly scooped up Nangong Chou, who was staggering and about to fall, embracing him in his arms, enacting a scene of a hero saving a beauty.
Nangong Chou had initially detested any physical contact with Ao Cheng, but the sudden sense of security and the embrace of his muscular arms made him develop a favorable impression, slightly improving his attitude towards Ao Cheng.
However, he clearly didn't notice Ao Cheng's peculiar gaze and the tight grip of his large hand.
Bonew, being very astute, quickly moved to Ji Mo's side upon sensing something amiss. She tightly hugged Ji Mo's arm, her slightly flustered expression vanishing, and she instantly felt at ease.
As long as Ji Mo was present, she wouldn't fear even if the sky fell.
Ji Mo remained as steady as an old dog, his body like a rock, his feet rooted to the ground, unmoving.
An indescribable aura emanated from him, rendering the strange suction force completely ineffective against him.
It also protected Bonew.
Nangong Manyin's face turned pale. She discovered that the immortal energy within her was in turmoil, making it difficult to use any spells or divine abilities, and she couldn't even stand steadily.
Nangong Chou had Ao Cheng's concern, Bonew had Ji Mo's protection, but she was alone, appearing particularly helpless and pitiful.
After many years of being single, Nangong Manyin finally deeply understood the importance of being in a pair. Her heart ached, and she began to yearn for love.
"I'm going to die, I'm going to die..."
The Silver Flood Dragon King seemed to know what they were facing, displaying extreme terror.
The fact that an Immortal Emperor could be so flustered indicated the severity of the situation.
"Run quickly, or you'll die."
He roared in disbelief, decisively revealing his true form, transforming into a thick flood dragon. He stirred up the wind and clouds, flying frantically towards the sky, attempting to escape the area.
Previously, the Silver Flood Dragon King was as fast as lightning, capable of covering great distances in an instant. However, he was now incredibly slow, like a flapping moth. His speed was disheartening.
"What has appeared in the depths of the sea?"
Ji Mo stared at the seawater, sensing something strange below.
The Heavenly Demon Mark on his body was heating up, signaling that something extraordinary was beneath this sea.
The Desolate Ancient Evil Flood Dragon Island continued to sink rapidly, and the strange force grew increasingly terrifying, its influence expanding.
Nangong Manyin could no longer stand and stumbled to the ground in disarray.
She looked at Ji Mo with eager anticipation, hoping that Ji Mo would embrace her protectively and care for her as Ao Cheng did for Nangong Chou.
But clearly, she was overthinking. The foolish Ji Mo was currently contemplating whether to rush into the sea and had no time to attend to anything else.
The Heavenly Demon Mark heating up proved that what had appeared was of great use to him, capable of promoting physical evolution.
"Oh dear..."
Nangong Chou and Ao Cheng also fell.
As the ground shook, the two of them rolled around on the ground.
Ao Cheng held Nangong Chou tightly, willing himself to be a shield, preventing Nangong Chou from bumping or getting hurt. He was so considerate.
The two embraced tightly, and soon Nangong Chou felt something poking him, very firm and quite uncomfortable.
The Silver Flood Dragon King had managed to fly a considerable distance, but was pulled back halfway by a mysterious force, roaring in frustration.
Seabirds passing over this area instantly plummeted, their bodies sinking without a splash, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
"Birds cannot cross, and fallen feathers cannot float. The legends are indeed true. I fear we are doomed this time."
The Silver Flood Dragon King showed despair.
Let alone him being only in the early stage of Immortal Emperor, even a great expert in the Immortal God realm would be finished.
In this situation, anyone who encountered it would die; escape was impossible.
"Birds cannot cross, and fallen feathers cannot float?"
Ji Mo paused upon hearing this.
The saying sounded familiar, as if he had read such a record in some book.
However, he couldn't recall it at the moment.
The seawater was already nearing their feet, and the entire Desolate Ancient Evil Flood Dragon Island was about to sink.
"Hey Ji, what are you still standing there for? Do something."
The Silver Flood Dragon King looked at Ji Mo with the gaze of an idiot.
In his eyes, Ji Mo was a fool. With his strength, he might have escaped successfully if he had fled from the start. Instead, he stood there foolishly, too stupid.
Now, if Ji Mo could join forces with him, there might still be a sliver of hope.
"You're a flood dragon, you won't drown, why are you panicking?"
Ji Mo wasn't panicking because he felt he was a good swimmer and falling into the water wouldn't be a problem.
Besides, Bonew was by his side, and she was a mermaid, so she wouldn't let him drown.
"Brother Mo is fearless in the face of danger, remaining calm amidst adversity. So handsome!"
Nangong Chou was full of admiration, feeling that one should learn from Ji Mo, remaining calm and composed when facing events.
Ao Cheng's heart felt sour and uncomfortable, and he rolled around more intensely with Nangong Chou in his arms.
Nangong Manyin was initially panicked, but seeing that the Hollow Immortal had spoken thus, her heart immediately relaxed.
"You won't drown? Heh, how ignorant. You have no idea what's below. We will all perish without a burial place today. If you can survive, then I..."
The Silver Flood Dragon King thought Ji Mo's knowledge was too limited and extremely foolish. He was at death's door yet still didn't know, which was truly laughable.
However, his words stopped abruptly before he could finish.
Something in Bonew's embrace began to glow.
Immediately, a sacred power permeated outwards, yin and yang energies flowed, spreading in all directions.
The Kun egg also seemed to recognize the current predicament, actively emitting a sacred aura and displaying incredible might.
Soon, the strange force was neutralized, and all negative effects temporarily dissipated.
The Desolate Ancient Evil Flood Dragon finally broke free from its restraint, regaining its freedom. It immediately swam away, distancing itself from the danger.
The Silver Flood Dragon King also regained his strength, successfully escaping the sea area, his face filled with lingering fear.
And so.
They were safe.
"I didn't expect this mermaid princess to possess a divine object. It seems following her isn't entirely out of the question."
The Silver Flood Dragon King's attitude towards Bonew underwent a complete 180-degree change. He felt that surrendering to Bonew wasn't entirely without prospects.
Nangong Manyin finally breathed a sigh of relief, then her pupils widened. Looking at the two men still rolling on the ground not far away, she instantly blushed.