The Qiling Sword emitted a spiritual aura that shielded Chen Xuan’s body from the seawater, while thin strands of that same energy coursed through his system, slowly mending his injuries. Of course, the spiritual aura of the Qiling Sword was nowhere near as potent as Chen Xuan’s own supreme immortal energy; it could only sustain his vital signs, preventing him from dying from his grievous wounds. Healing his battered body completely was impossible.
Protected by the sword, Chen Xuan drifted in the ocean, unconscious. This, however, had the unintended effect of helping him evade the search and recovery teams sent by the Koreans, and it also caused Huo Yingjue’s fleet to miss him during their own search efforts.
Three days later, the Qiling Sword’s energy was exhausted. Chen Xuan felt the warm aura covering his body vanish, and the biting chill of the seawater forced him to wake up. He tried to move his limbs, but felt incredibly weak. Opening his eyes, he looked at the surface; everything was dark and murky, indicating it was night. With no landmarks in sight, he had no idea where he was.
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