Just a moment ago, the sun was warm and the sky was clear and cloud-free; in an instant, the sky turned into the color of ink, and the thunder continued to tremble. In the dark clouds, veins of lightning and flint are torn apart; the waves raised like walls scream in angry droplets, contending with the strong wind.
The howling wind also tightly hugged the layers of huge waves, not to be outdone, and rolled them viciously across the sea, impacting on the swaying hull; the thunderous sound turned into large swaths of dust and mist coming towards the face. Broken powder; instantly swept through the crowds running on the deck and lowered the sails.
As the thunder got louder and closer, pieces of clouds were shattered in the air, burning like blue flames in the boundless sky. Then it was caught by the bottomless sky and extinguished in the abyss. Only the light and shadow passing over the sea surface were left, winding and swimming in the sea like fiery snakes, and disappeared in a flash.
At this moment, whether it was five huge ship masts that could be hugged by a single person like a pillar, or a huge hull that was ten feet wide and dozens of feet long, they all made an unbearable roar as they were violently rolled and slapped by the wind and waves. There was a tremor, and the keel and hull continued to rattle under the water pressure.
The big ship, known as Eight Thousand Materials, is like a small movable city, like a toy that has been caressed wantonly; and like a somewhat clumsy sea duck, struggling to get through the pouring wind and rain, bumpy and undulating, It was swayed between the peaks and valleys of the hills.
The people and objects that are filled and fixed on the deck appear even smaller and more fragile. Even if there is just a little aftermath of the waves hitting the hull, it will be an overwhelming and overwhelming disaster for them; the surging waves will instantly drag away everything that is not firmly fixed.
And for the people hiding in the cabin, they are also unavoidable; the wind, rain and seawater are constantly pouring in from the gaps everywhere, flowing like a stream in the corridors and aisles. There was also the crackling sound of stress as if the hull was about to crack and disintegrate at the next moment; they were all like notes urging death.
For the vast majority of people who have never seen such a powerful force of nature, they have a profound understanding of the capricious and explosive side of the sea; they also have a profound understanding of the true meaning of "the world is unkind and treats all things as stupid dogs". Therefore, the old, weak, women and children on the boat all trembled and prayed on the spot.
The objects of prayer range from the Great Sage Guanyin, the Dragon King of the Four Seas, the Wind Boy and the Rain Master, the God of Thunder and Lightning, the Lord of Water, the Pinghai Celestial Master, and the Baltic Sea God from various places in traditional China; to the Nanda Dragon King, Naga, Varuna, the water god, Ishtar, Quetzalcoatl; even a certain Nestorian patron saint.
At this moment, most people were so pious and yet frightened and in incomparable torment. As a result, the continuous prayers echoed in the cabin, forming waves of resonance and echoes; which even included more than a dozen Mori people who Jiang Tian brought on the boat to return north together.
As children of the forest who had never seen the sea, they had severe symptoms of seasickness, vomiting and diarrhea, and almost fell to the ground. At this moment, they seemed to be cured immediately, and began to use stumbling Chinese to pray for someone responsible. Blessed by the Goddess Houtu/Mother Earth who protects this world.
This is also the origin and origin of Jiang Tian's special arrangement for them. If nothing else happens, they will receive the imperial seal again after arriving in the capital. Obtained the identity of a lineage witch who specializes in worshiping the goddess Houtu and serving Fangqiutan/Ditan; and acts under the Xijingli Xingyuan.
At least, compared to those that have been discovered before, there are all kinds of visitors from other worlds and strange species. They are born with the talent of being friendly to vegetation, and are good at caring for, cultivating, and promoting the growth of plants in a short period of time. They are used in various farming-related sacrificial activities, and can be regarded as auspicious existences.
At the same time, Jiang Tian also heard shouts and curses from the bow of the ship on the outer deck; this generally meant that he had been operating the ship on this cruise route for at least twenty or thirty years and had seen a lot of strong winds and waves; But I have never seen such large-scale wild waves in the coastal areas of China.
However, not long after he finished speaking, the second thick mast, which was swinging violently like a lightning rod in the storm, made a harsh cracking sound. As the serpentine cracks spread rapidly on the thick mast, the iron hoops continued to crack, fall off, and fly away under the sound of the frame.
In the next turbid wave rolling across the deck, it suddenly broke and fell in the middle; it pulled many broken cables and tore the shrunk and folded sails; without any hindrance or cover, it smashed diagonally on many re-exposed On the surface of the water, there was no way to hide from the boatmen and watermen.
In an instant, at least twenty or thirty people, including the bow of the ship with gray temples and knotted muscles, were instantly smashed and crushed... Several more people were knocked down and knocked away by the torn and collapsed ropes. In the blink of an eye, they were swept over the protection of the railing by the wind and disappeared like ants on the top of the waves.
However, time seemed to suddenly stop at this moment. Although the wind and rain between heaven and earth remained the same, and the turbid waves on the sea were cleared, the shouts and roars on the ship disappeared in an instant. Because the huge ship mast collapsed suddenly, it stopped motionless a few feet above the nearest person.
It also took away the voices and breaths of everyone on the deck; it was not until the people on the bow and others who were the first to bear the brunt and were so frightened that they fell to the ground and rolled and crawled to the side, then they started to cry again. Howl: "God bless, the sea god appears..."
However, at this time, a burst of laughter penetrated the wind and rain and resounded on the deck. Holding on to the thick ship's mast that was lying horizontally in the void, it automatically flew into the sky without any wind; it shook off the many entangled ropes, horizontal bars and broken sails, and then fell headlong into the sky. In the waves.
"Thank you... Thank you... Immortal for your life-saving grace." Then, a few more sudden shouts broke the silence again: But it was the man who had been knocked down by the broken sail before in full view of everyone, and was knocked away. Victims caught in large waves. Water dripping from head to toe but still alive.
They were seen desperately prostrating themselves on the ground and worshiping in the direction of the cabin. Only then did most people notice that a vague figure stood in the void above the largest cabin in the ship. But no matter the pouring wind, rain or surging waves, it cannot be shaken in the slightest.
It's like there is a natural halo and shield; it is isolated from the impact of storms and waves. Such a miraculous and god-like existence was undoubtedly the appearance of the immortal mentioned by the survivors; therefore, the remaining people, including the bow of the ship, did not hesitate to kneel down and worship again and again.
However, during this delay, another wall-like wave surged forward; it slapped the hull of the ship again with a loud crash, violently rocking to the other side, and turned the people kneeling on the deck into A pile of rolling gourds. There are even those who are unstable and have escaped from the traction of the rope.
In the blink of an eye, he screamed fiercely, and was temporarily submerged on the deck. The large vortex of water was swept away and hit the side of the ship. He screamed in pain and was shaken out of the side of the ship. But the next moment a miracle happened again; these people who were swallowed by the waves flew back one after another.
At the same time, a deep voice once again penetrated the wind and rain, ringing in everyone's ears: "A bunch of idiots, they only know how to pray to God and thank God, but don't know how to continue to save themselves?" At this time, the bun was disheveled. Only then did the old captain come to his senses and responded quickly: "I respect the teachings."
Immediately, he regained his energy and became extra excited and excited; he directed and followed harder and harder, and the watermen, boatmen and handymen who were working hard on the deck checked again and fixed the ropes that were fixed to each other. The items that escaped were tied up again, and the damaged items were thrown into the sea.
After all, in this rare huge wave and storm, a god came to his boat to protect him anytime and anywhere; how lucky and blessed he was during his decades-long sailing career. ! As long as he survives, it will be enough to become a family legend that will be praised for generations.
Therefore, the subsequent struggle against the storm and the noisy waves lasted for half a day; but these boatmen and watermen, who felt that they were receiving some invisible support and had inexplicable confidence, became more and more excited and cheered up, fighting against the ever-changing sea. Fight through the toughest times.
In the end, at the cost of dozens of people being injured, one person seriously injured, but no one missing, the moody sea finally gave up its desire to overturn and devour it; and ushered in the moment when the storm and storm receded and the sky reappeared; but there was a blue sky. It's a night like a wash, the moon is bright, the stars are sparse, and the sea is full of clear light.
After the heavy rain and black clouds have dispersed, the air seems to be particularly fresh and pleasant on the sea surface; the sparkling waves seem to be scattered with pieces of silver bars and jade ribbons; there are also big fish and dolphins chasing and cruising. During this period, he would come out of the water from time to time to take a breath, or jump up with a splash.
With such a beautiful scene of the bright moon rising over the sea, it is hard to imagine that not long ago, people were still struggling to survive in the overwhelming storm waves.
Therefore, as the deck remembered a low cheer for the survivors, Jiang Tian also quietly returned to the cabin.
However, as soon as he appeared in the inner cabin of the seat dormitory with no water on his body, he was hugged and supported from behind by a hot and soft body, and he let out bursts of short and passionate breaths. He couldn't help but be stunned, and then he laughed and said: "Fox sister, where are you doing this!"
"I naturally want to pray for the blessings from the protecting immortal." Linghu Xiaomu breathed out like orchid, and her delicate body became more and more hot and soft, and whispered: "I was just frightened by this sudden storm. A bad, poor little girl; she just wants some comfort, don't you think so, Fangyi?"
As Linghu and Xiaomu rubbed their temples together, and before their slightly trembling words finished, they heard a rustling sound in the darkness. However, a moment later, the unlit cabin was filled with beauty and fragrance, but was interrupted by the sudden sound of a bell.
(End of chapter)
