Chu Feng and Gu Mingyuan plunged into Mirror Sea almost simultaneously.
Upon entering, Chu Feng could see raging tides wreaking havoc beneath the surface.
Mirror Sea lived up to its name.
Though serene on the outside, its depths were a maelstrom of turbulent waves, fraught with danger.
The peril stemmed from the bone-chilling cold Chu Feng felt upon entry.
It was as if icy blades were constantly grazing his body.
The deeper they went, the stronger the sensation became.
This oppressive force came from Mirror Sea’s waters.
Fortunately, it was bearable, causing no physical harm.
What thrilled Chu Feng most was that, while his Heavenly Eyes were useless outside Mirror Sea, they worked once he was submerged.
In the depths, he spotted a faint, deep blue glow.
Though dim, it was peculiar.
Chu Feng was certain it was the legendary treasure, the Deep Sea Eye.
Swish—
Almost as he pinpointed its location, Gu Mingyuan shot toward it.
Clearly, she had her own special observation method and had also located the Deep Sea Eye.
Wail—
But before she could get close, Gu Mingyuan let out a scream.
Chu Feng saw a massive wave surge from the seabed.
Its force was immense, not only pushing Gu Mingyuan back but causing blood to pour from her body.
She was injured, and badly.
“Senior!!!”
Chu Feng rushed to her side, intending to heal her.
But as he approached, Gu Mingyuan moved again.
This time, a white light radiated from her body.
It was an immortal technique, one that boosted speed.
With the technique activated, Gu Mingyuan became a streak of white light, charging toward the Deep Sea Eye again.
Wail—
Yet, just like before, she was repelled by the massive wave before reaching it.
“Damn it, what is that thing? I can’t get close at all.”
Gu Mingyuan was covered in blood, her body riddled with gaping wounds.
Yet her gaze remained fixed on the Deep Sea Eye’s direction, filled with anger and unwillingness.
“Senior, doesn’t Mirror Sea’s pressure affect everyone equally, regardless of cultivation?” Chu Feng asked.
He asked because his cultivation was far below Gu Mingyuan’s.
If Mirror Sea’s pressure was purely about strength, the depth Gu Mingyuan reached should have been unbearable for him.
Yet, in the same waters, they faced equal pressure.
At least, the pain they endured seemed the same. Chu Feng wasn’t suffering more despite his lower cultivation.
“Yes, Mirror Sea’s pressure is tailored to the individual. No matter your cultivation, the pressure is nearly identical,” Gu Mingyuan said.
“Then why did Master Liangqiu say those below Martial Immortal would be torn to shreds here?”
“And why did his friend say Senior Chu Xuanzhengfa shouldn’t enter?” Chu Feng asked further.
“As cultivation rises, so does willpower. You’ve noticed the pressure here causes pain but no physical harm.”
“It’s actually grinding down your willpower.”
“Mirror Sea tests endurance. If your willpower falters, your soul will collapse.”
“Those below Martial Immortal lack the resilience. Even if the pressure is the same as ours, they can’t withstand it.”
“Chu Feng, you must realize you can endure this pressure because your willpower is extraordinary, right?”
“After all… you’re not just a Venerable Realm cultivator; you’re also a Saint-cloak World Spiritist,” Gu Mingyuan said, then her expression shifted, “Why are you suddenly asking this?”
“I had a hunch but wasn’t sure, so I wanted confirmation from you.”
“Now that it’s confirmed, I can go for the Deep Sea Eye.”
Chu Feng turned his gaze downward.
“Senior, I noticed the wave that injured you came from a small formation.”
“I’ll seal that formation, then you can take the Deep Sea Eye,” Chu Feng said.
“Chu Feng, that wave is different from Mirror Sea’s pressure. It causes real harm.”
“Look at me. If that wave hits you, you’ll be obliterated,” Gu Mingyuan warned.
“Senior, I believe the wave’s force is like the sea’s pressure.”
“Despite our cultivation gap, the pressure we face is the same.”
“I won’t face more than you do,” Chu Feng said, preparing to descend.
“No!” As he moved, Gu Mingyuan pulled him back.
“Senior, time’s running out. We need the Deep Sea Eye soon, or this trip is for nothing,” Chu Feng said, turning back.
“You can’t risk your life for it,” Gu Mingyuan said.
“Senior, you just said I’m not an ordinary Venerable Realm cultivator. I’m a Saint-cloak World Spiritist.”
“You should trust my judgment,” Chu Feng insisted.
Gu Mingyuan’s eyes flickered with complex emotions, unsure what to do.
“No, if anyone goes, it’s me. I’ll block the formation; you take the Deep Sea Eye,” she said.
“Senior, you’ve tried. You can’t do it, but maybe I can,” Chu Feng replied.
“No, I won’t let you risk it,” Gu Mingyuan’s face was resolute.
Hearing this, a fierce glint flashed in Chu Feng’s eyes. He gritted his teeth, his face contorted in pain, and blood began to trickle from his mouth.
In an instant, Chu Feng grew noticeably weaker, as if gravely injured.
“Chu Feng, what are you doing? Are you mad?”
Seeing this, Gu Mingyuan’s expression changed drastically.
She realized Chu Feng was damaging his own soul—a suicidal act.
“Senior, this is my decision. Please respect it. Let me go and let me try.”
Chu Feng spoke to her again.
“You…” Gu Mingyuan was torn, caught between anger and helplessness.
She didn’t want Chu Feng to risk himself, but he was too stubborn.
If she kept stopping him, he might continue harming himself.
In that case, he could die from soul damage.
“Sigh~” Gu Mingyuan let out an angry, helpless sigh and released his arm.
“Be careful. Approach slowly. If it’s too much, retreat immediately.”
“Even if Lingxi can’t be healed, it’s just blindness. There must be other ways.”
“But you absolutely cannot lose your life over this,” she said.
“Don’t worry, Senior, I know my limits.”
Chu Feng gave a faint smile, then turned and swam toward the Deep Sea Eye.
Watching his descending figure, Gu Mingyuan’s face was filled with unease, her eyes brimming with complex emotions.
Had she not seen it herself, she wouldn’t believe Chu Feng would risk his life for Chu Lingxi.
His action was a gamble, betting his life.
If, as he believed, the wave’s force was like the sea’s pressure, he could survive.
But if the wave’s power was absolute, he was certain to die.
