There are a total of fifteen monks in the camp, and they are all at the eighth and ninth levels of Qi refining. Only one of them is at the seventh level of Qi refining.
This is the only seventh-level Qi-refining monk whose attainments in water-bending are at the Dacheng level.
Zhao Lin learned from the conversation that the older monk who greeted him just now was named Fu Dong, and the ordinary-looking woman was named Liu Lian.
People in the camp did not underestimate Zhao Lin, partly because he was a martial artist and his combat power was unpredictable.
On the other hand, what matters in water fighting is spell attainment, and the level of cultivation is only secondary.
They didn't know that Zhao Lin was still practicing Taoism in the Lingdao Temple, and Zhao Lin didn't mention it deliberately.
After talking for a while, everyone went back to their rooms. Zhao Lin also picked a wooden house and hung a wooden sign with his name on it beside the door.
There is no charge for the campground, so you are responsible for your own food and drink.
Zhao Lin stayed in the camp, meditating every day, studying the mission details, and chatting with other monks when he had free time.
Chiwei Island is an important military area and people are not allowed to wander around. They can only stay in the camp and only have an hour of "relaxation" time every afternoon.
The so-called release means that the guards take everyone into the sea from one side of the island to practice magic in the sea.
The same spell cast in different environments has completely different effects.
Although Zhao Lin has already mastered the art of waterbending, he has practiced it in the lake before, so this is the first time he has actually used it in the sea.
In fact, practice is very necessary. There is no wind and three feet of waves in the sea. Casting spells below the sea surface will cause great interference.
If nothing else, take the ice knife technique as an example. Because the consciousness is blocked, the range is less than half of the original, and the accuracy is also much worse. After the ice knife is sent out, it will sway with the flow of sea water.
If you don't practice, you will definitely get empty when you actually use it.
Walking to the seaside, the guarding monk said: "Everyone, please help yourself. We will gather here in an hour."
"good."
Everyone took up their waterbending skills, jumped into the sea, and each found a place to practice.
Zhao Lin didn't want to attract attention, so he only used master-level water-bending techniques at the beginning.
When he reached a deserted place, the technique in his hand changed and turned into a master-level water-bending technique.
Once the water-bending technique has been mastered, the water-shaped circulation will become smaller, and the shape will change from a circle to a spindle shape. The straight sprint speed will be extremely fast, and the floating and diving will be more flexible.
Zhao Lin traveled under the sea and tried to use other spells while practicing waterbending.
Of the three attack spells, the Fire Trap Arrow is definitely no longer usable. Fortunately, the Ice Blade Technique has only been slightly weakened in addition to its shorter range.
As for the Thunder Blade Technique, Zhao Lin was initially worried that he would be hurt if he performed it in the water, but after trying it slowly, he discovered that the Thunder Blade Technique only numbed his palms slightly at the moment it was used, and would not cause any harm to himself.
In terms of defense, Earth Element's Rock Armor Technique is least affected. It is released quickly and has strong protection. It is a method that can be relied on.
The air trap technique is much worse. It can only set off dozens of fist-sized vortexes, and its power is only less than 20%.
"It seems that the offense should be based on the Ice Blade Technique. When encountering a powerful opponent, the Thunder Blade Technique should be used, and the defense should rely on the Rock Armor Technique."
Zhao Lin thought to himself.
In the next two days, three more monks came to the camp, and the team performing the task expanded to eighteen people.
On the night before departure, everyone gathered together to chat.
After a few days of getting along, the monks gradually became familiar with each other. I don't know who started it, but they walked to the open space in the middle of the camp every night.
Those who dare to carry out this task are definitely not short of courage, but thinking about going to sea tomorrow, they are somewhat nervous.
Except for Fu Dong, it was the first time for everyone to perform this task.
"Senior Brother Fu, I heard that you came here last year. Was it easy to pick the spirit beads?"
A monk who came a day later than Zhao Lin asked, a little worried in his words.
"It's nothing."
Fu Dong chuckled and said, "The mission itself is not difficult. As long as you are careful, you can always find the clam monster hiding in the crevices of the seabed. However, you must be careful not to be sprayed by the breath, otherwise you may suffer."
"Also, remember, try to only operate in waters close to our side. If you go deep into the other side's waters, you will be in danger!"
"Senior brother, can you tell me in detail?"
The man from before continued to ask, "Have you ever met anyone from the Di An Sect?"
Everyone looked at Fu Dong. Everyone knew that collecting spirit beads was not dangerous.
There are vortices on the seabed, and there are also earthly evil spirits. If you are accidentally caught in them, your cultivation will be damaged.
The clam demon and shell demon also have certain magical powers, and they may be injured if they are careless.
But whether it is a vortex or a clam demon, it is difficult to be fatal if you pay attention.
Only the underground monks, who were said to be very ferocious, were the real danger.
"I'm lucky, I didn't meet the Dark Sect monk."
Fu Dong smiled calmly and said, "However, the fellow Taoists who traveled with me were not very lucky. Twenty of them went to sea, and only twelve came back."
"What? So many people lost!"
The monk who asked the question was shocked. Eight of the twenty people died, accounting for almost half.
"Such a dangerous mission should be defined as a purple mission."
Fu Dong shook his head, "The number of people lost each time we went to sea was different. Sometimes we only lost one or two, and sometimes we lost more than half."
"I'm not sure about the details. I heard that the Shanggong Hall determines the mission level. Only when the survival rate is less than half can it be determined as a purple mission."
Zhao Lin suddenly asked: "Brother Fu, we lost eight people, where is the other party?"
Fu Dong pondered for a moment and sighed softly: "I specifically counted them on the way back, and they only lost three people..."
Everyone was silent for a while, and the atmosphere was a bit heavy. Although they knew the task was not easy before coming, they still felt huge pressure after hearing such a result.
At this moment, a middle-aged monk wearing armor and embroidered cloud patterns on his robes walked into the camp.
Everyone knew he was a Foundation Establishment monk as soon as they saw the man's clothes. They immediately stopped talking, stood up and saluted, "I've seen you, senior."
"My surname is Gan and my given name is Xingquan. I am the captain of the island."
The middle-aged monk said simply. After speaking, he glanced at everyone and asked, "Is everyone here?"
Fu Dong took the initiative to answer: "They are all here, a total of eighteen people."
A maximum of twenty people are allowed to participate in this task, and if there are not enough people, no more people will be added.
Gan Xingquan nodded, "You will gather here tomorrow morning at Chenshi, and I will take you out to sea."
Everyone responded in unison: "Yes!"
"That's it."
Gan Xingquan glanced at Zhao Lin and asked, "Your name is Zhao Lin?"
Zhao Lin quickly said: "Yes."
"Come out with me, someone asked me to bring you a message."
After Gan Xingquan finished speaking, he walked outside the camp.
"Nie Kui asked me to ensure your safety, but to tell you the truth, no one can guarantee your safety once you go to sea."
After walking out of the camp, Gan Xingquan stopped and said solemnly, "The only thing I can do is to allow you to withdraw now. Do you want to withdraw?"
Zhao Lin said without hesitation: "Thank you, senior, for your kindness. I am not ready to quit."
Gan Xingquan was also happy and said: "Okay, then you can only ask for more blessings."
(End of chapter)
