Chapter 184: Perseverance and Sudden Change
The hull of the boat rocked violently like a leaf in a gale. In the increasingly dense fog, the terrifying phantom flickered in and out of view, emitting miserable shrieks that felt as tangible as sharp ice picks stabbing straight into the depths of everyone's souls. Lin Yu grabbed the gunwale with both hands like iron pincers, the veins on his arms bulging, and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Hold steady, everyone! Do not make a sound, and remember to keep our promise!"
Zhao Hu's face was as pale as a sheet of paper, and beads of sweat the size of peas rolled continuously down his forehead. Yet, relying on his indomitable willpower, he forcibly suppressed the fear surging like a tide within his heart and nodded heavily. His hands gripped the Spirit Wind Sword like a vice, his knuckles turning an unhealthy shade of white from the sheer force. Su Yao closed her eyes tightly, her delicate eyelashes fluttering incessantly, and her body trembled uncontrollably, resembling a leaf shivering in the cold wind. The Mysterious Woman's gaze was piercing, revealing fierce determination. The ribbon in her hands danced agilely, ready at a moment's notice to respond to any sudden situation. Although the surrounding phantoms were ferocious and terrifying, there was not the slightest trace of retreat in her eyes; she stood like a resolute iceberg.
Chapter 184