Lightning flashed across the northern sky, followed by six heartbeats and then a distant rumble of thunder, like the beat of a drum.
Gusts of wind howled, like the roar of nature, sweeping across the sea. The waves began to churn, one after another, like a herd of wild horses, driven forward by the wind.
"Is this boat even able to hold up?" Lin Mo couldn't help but wonder.
Half an hour ago, the sea was calm and peaceful.
The storm came unexpectedly.
In the eye of the storm not far away, the waves became unusually high, like towering mountain peaks. These giant waves rolled in the air, as if they wanted to devour everything.
"My lord, these cowardly Dongpange are trying to turn back!" Xiang Yu shouted.
"To be honest, I want to too!" Lin Mo thought to himself.
But he didn't say it aloud. Instead, he forced himself to overcome his fear and said, "Anyone who dares to turn back, behead them!"
"Yes, sir!"
According to the nautical chart, they were very close to their destination.
But what worried Lin Mo was that this sea area was vast and boundless, with no end in sight and not a trace of land.
Even more strangely, there wasn't a single seagull in sight, and not a single fish in the sea!
Not only that, this godforsaken place, although it doesn't snow, is incredibly cold.
Since entering this sea area, the rats on the ship have been running around in a ridiculous manner, never keeping quiet for a moment.
Even more extreme, some chose to jump directly into the icy seawater.
It was as if something terrible had disturbed them!
Even with Xiang Yu's halberd at their necks, the crew members gritted their teeth and continued sailing.
Not long after, something happened that made Lin Mo turn pale with fright.
But then, a gigantic, terrifying vortex suddenly appeared before them.
The vortex was like a gaping maw leading straight to hell, about to devour everything in the world.
Above the vortex, a dark cloud swirled.
Huge bolts of lightning kept striking, sending chills down one's spine!
"My lord..." Xiang Yu couldn't help but shudder, "Should we...?"
"I think it's a good idea!" This was Lin Mo's true feeling.
However, at that moment, Zhao Wushi's voice rang out, "Don't look back, sail forward! Head towards the very center of the whirlpool!"
Lin Mo was shocked. "I'm telling you, Zhao Wushi, I suspect you're trying to frame me, but I have no proof!"
Such a huge whirlpool, are you going to go and fight it with me?
This scene reminded Lin Mo of Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean.
Back then, he went straight into the whirlpool like that, and the scene was quite spectacular.
However, they had the help of the sea god at the time, which prevented them from being swallowed by the whirlpool.
"Stop talking nonsense!" Zhao Wushi shouted sharply, "Charge!"
Lin Mo, “…”
"Could you give me some explanation, something along those lines?"
"This scares you?" Zhao Wushi said. "Once we get to the center of the whirlpool, I'll need you to jump in!"
Lin Mo, “???”
"No, brother!"
"If you fucking want to kill me, can't you just say so? Stop with the fancy stuff!"
"Stop talking nonsense and charge in!" Zhao Wushi continued, "Don't be afraid! This is all a smokescreen I set up!"
Lin Mo, "!!!"
"No, I'm talking about Zhao Wushi. Your illusion is just too damn realistic, isn't it?"
"Don't believe me? Then go back!" Zhao Wushi said. "I, Zhao Wushi, disdain to associate with cowards!"
"Damn it, this isn't about believing or not!" Lin Mo exclaimed anxiously. "I need time to process this!"
Moreover, my belief in you doesn't mean the crew will believe you!
I can't possibly control such a big ship by myself!
Taking a deep breath and adjusting his breathing, Lin Mo said, "Xiang Yu, do you think they would obediently follow orders if we let them sail into the whirlpool?"
After thinking for a few seconds, Xiang Yu replied, "My lord, I think it would be more practical to just cut them all down with one stroke!"
"That seems true!" Lin Mo sneered. "So, can you and I even steer this ship?"
"My lord, could you please ask a different question?" Xiang Yu said. "This is a question I cannot answer!"
Lin Mo looked bitter. "Zhao Wushi, can I use the points shop to redeem a sailor now?"
"Let's switch! We've already reached our destination, so let those idiots find out!" Zhao Wushi replied.
Without a second's hesitation, Lin Mo directly opened the system he hadn't used in a long time.
[Warning! Warning!]
[An anomaly detected!]
[Host, you have entered an extremely dangerous and deadly zone.]
[We recommend that you leave this area immediately.]
"Damn, what's with this?!"
Lin Mo ignored him and went straight to the points mall.
Exchange for twenty people, then find the two-star naval upgrade panel.
All upgraded!
[Ding!]
[Upgrade successful!]
Upon seeing the exchanged online army, Lin Mo immediately ordered, "Get moving! Head towards the whirlpool!"
However, as soon as these words were spoken, the group of online trolls widened their eyes and trembled uncontrollably!
"What's going on?" Lin Mo asked, puzzled.
"The people redeemed by the system also have the five senses!" Zhao Wushi said. "In the points mall, search for 'Clear Soldier Fear'! I remember it should be 20 points per item."
"There's even such a thing!" Lin Mo exclaimed in surprise.
Following Zhao Wushi's suggestion, a search revealed that it actually existed!
Pay points and successfully eliminate the fear of online trolls!
Subsequently, Lin Mo ordered Xiang Yu to drive away the group of Dongpange sailors and let his own navy take command.
"Damn it, I'm going all in!" Lin Mo steeled his resolve. "Charge straight into the whirlpool!"
However, at this moment, Lin Mo deeply suspected that Zhao Wushi was trying to frame him.
Because when sailing to the edge of the whirlpool, the strong sea winds and surging waves felt so incredibly real.
Due to the excessive rocking of the ship, one of the sailors was accidentally thrown to the ground. The ship then lost its balance, and he was thrown into the whirlpool.
The wind and waves were so strong that they drowned out his screams and made him disappear without a trace!
"Zhao Wushi, are you trying to screw me over?" Lin Mo exclaimed anxiously.
To his dismay, Zhao Wushi chose to remain silent.
"Damn it!" Lin Mo, gripping the mast with both hands, was both angry and anxious.
However, having come this far, it's impossible to give up easily.
"Hold on, keep going!" Lin Mo shouted.
The enormous sailboat, in the face of the whirlpool, seemed like a grain of sand in a vast desert—so small and so fragile.
The violent shaking caused Lin Mo to vomit uncontrollably.
But he is still gritting his teeth and persevering.
Finally, the sailboat managed to pass the edge of the whirlpool.
Zhao Wushi's voice rang out again! "Jump, now!" he shouted.
Lin Mo's heart skipped a beat, "Good heavens, they're really going to jump!"
Take a deep breath, adjust your mindset, and say, "Xiang Yu, take my hand, and I'll take you flying!"
With that, Lin Mo mustered his courage, climbed over the edge of the boat, and leaped into the air...
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