CHAPTER 400: CHAPTER 253: AMBUSHED

Under the moonlight, Luo Chen’s face appeared exceptionally pale, almost transparent, as if his bones and veins could be seen through his skin. His hair floated gently with the waves in the water, his entire body suspended below, giving him an almost otherworldly yet handsome aura. Ling Yueyaya watched his determined and profound face, and an inexplicable unease surged within her. She wanted to say something, but the current environment and situation did not allow it.

Luo Chen and Ling Yueyaya simultaneously reached out, touching the words "wind" and "water" on the magical Deosai artifact. At the moment they touched the artifact, their eyes met almost simultaneously, as if they silently confirmed each other’s determination.

A strange multicolored light suddenly burst from the artifact, illuminating the entire underwater world in a dazzling array of colors, like a dreamlike scene. This light, mixed with nine elemental colors, fused with the faint moonlight, forming an unbelievably bizarre whirlpool, as if to completely envelop the two of them.

Luo Chen felt a surge within him, as if a powerful force was striking at his Sea of Qi. This force, like a torrential storm, raged and roared, causing his Sea of Qi to stir violently. A cyan wind-attributed power shot up in his Sea of Qi like a roaring dragon, making Luo Chen’s entire body tremble intensely! His eyes tightly shut, he floated in the water, allowing this force to rampage within him. His hair, whipped by the stirring Soul Power, flew, and he appeared as dignified and mysterious as a descending deity.

Meanwhile, Ling Yueyaya was experiencing the same situation. A strong elemental light radiated from her body, holy and mysterious, evoking awe like the Nine Heavens Goddess. Her face bore a look of pain and determination, as if she was undergoing a transformative rebirth.

The entire Bell Lake was shrouded in an incomparably sacred aura. The Deosai artifact spun rapidly, sending waves around it swirling, as if cheering on this strange ceremony. Luo Chen and Ling Yueyaya continuously absorbed the powerful energy contained in the multicolored light, converting it into their own qi power, which endlessly surged into their bodies.

Suddenly, two massive splashes erupted on the water’s surface! Luo Chen and Ling Yueyaya spun free from their constraints, rising into the air. Their entire bodies emitted intense elemental lights, illuminating the surroundings as bright as day. This light was so strong and dazzling that it seemed to overshadow even the stars in the sky.

Amidst the splashing water, Luo Chen and Ling Yueyaya slowly descended, immersing once more into the clear lake water. Luo Chen abruptly opened his eyes, an expression of undeniable shock spreading across his face.

"A Soul Master, I’ve actually reached the level of a Soul Master!" His voice conveyed unspeakable joy. At this moment, he seemed to have crossed an insurmountable chasm, stepping into a new realm.

At the same time, Ling Yueyaya slowly opened her eyes as well. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with different colors, feeling the abundant Soul Power within her, she knew she had also achieved a significant breakthrough.

"I have also broken through, and I’ve jumped up to a Five-star Soul Warrior in one go." She said softly, her tone full of surprise and pride. She could clearly feel the special sensation of a pinnacle Soul Warrior, an unprecedented force and confidence.

The two exchanged a smile, simultaneously reaching out to clasp each other’s hands tightly. At this moment, all the hardships and efforts seemed worth it, as if nothing else mattered, and only the boundless joy was the absolute truth.

However, just at this joyful moment, Ling Yueyaya suddenly noticed a black triangular object rapidly rising behind Luo Chen from the Sun Pool! Startled, she quickly warned, "Watch out behind you!"

Luo Chen, hearing this, turned to look, only to see a ferocious azure giant shark burst out of the water! The shark opened its gaping maw, fiercely biting towards the unprepared Luo Chen!

Everything happened so quickly that Luo Chen had no time to react. Ling Yueyaya watched in a pale-faced horror as Luo Chen was swallowed in one bite by the giant shark, disappearing instantly!

The surrounding waves violently parted, as if emitting a sorrowful wail. At the same time, large dark clouds suddenly drifted across the sky, blocking the once bright moonlight completely. Luo Chen’s figure vanished entirely from Ling Yueyaya’s view.

"Luo Chen!" Ling Yueyaya let out a heart-wrenching cry. She couldn’t accept this sudden turn of events, looking deathly pale at the overbearing and fierce giant shark in the water, her eyes instantly becoming hot with tears.

Her heart was filled with regret and self-blame. Why hadn’t she noticed this danger in advance? Why was she unable to protect him? The scene of Luo Chen being devoured by the giant shark kept replaying in her mind, tormenting her heart.