The group continued deeper toward the center of the island, where the surrounding scenery grew increasingly bizarre. A faint, ethereal halo permeated the air, and with every step, they could feel the fluctuations of spiritual energy intensifying, as if warning them that they were gradually drawing close to something of supreme importance.
As they walked, a shimmering lake appeared ahead. The lake water displayed gorgeous colors, as though all the sunset glows in the sky had melted into it. Not a single ripple disturbed the surface, yet it possessed a stillness that made people hesitant to approach casually.
"This lake looks a bit peculiar. Everyone, be careful," Lin Qiye said. The words had barely left his lips when a massive column of water suddenly surged from the lake, rushing toward them. The group hurriedly channeled their spiritual energy to defend themselves, and the water column crashed against the Spiritual Energy Shield, sending up a spray of water that filled the sky.
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