As the night progresses, visible light becomes weaker and weaker. There was only a faint flash of light in the field of vision, but the outline of the ship could not be seen clearly.
However, this does not affect the intensity of the foreign army's attack.
If there is light, the relevant position can be determined and military hunting can be launched. So, there’s no need to slow down just because it’s dark.
Therefore, the Nine-Nation Allied Forces pursued them relentlessly and maintained a certain degree of oppression.
The thick darkness of night and the rolling waves interweave a symphony of life and death in the rumble of cannons.
Qiong Jun's lone ship was still in the lead, and the distance was maintained appropriately, neither too close nor too far ahead.
It seems that they are balanced and calm with each other.
However, it is not difficult to see from Qi Yu's serious expression that he is indeed very nervous.
At the moment, he was just staring at the compass, almost forgetting that the cigarette between his fingers was about to burn.
When marching at night, it is difficult to determine the direction, so you must proceed with caution.
The nervousness is justified.
From a theoretical perspective, as long as the direction is clear and unbiased, you will not get lost in the sea.
Of course, the potential dangers faced now are not only getting lost, but also the risk of encountering reefs.
This matter is Qi Yu's real worry.
The vast sea is vast, the exploration area is only a drop in the ocean, and there are still many unknown areas.
Among these unknowns, reefs are definitely the biggest risk factor.
This is not nonsense, but is based on facts.
Take the Titanic in the previous life as an example. It was equipped with advanced communication devices, but it still failed to avoid the bad luck of sinking.
Looking at this main ship, its overall condition is not as good as that of Titanic, and its ability to resist risks is naturally weaker.
If you don't remember it at all, you will follow in the same footsteps.
If you are marching on weekdays, you can move forward slowly or explore first and then pass. However, now is the time to sail at full speed, and there is no time or conditions to make predictions.
"Master Qi, you are overly worried. Although touching the reef happens from time to time, it is a low-probability risk: so there is no need to worry too much."
"No! We are not in a deep water area now, but in a shallow bay area. Under such geographical conditions, how can we not stay vigilant?"
There was always an ominous premonition in Qi Yu's heart. He felt that something ominous might happen during this trip. But specifically why, he couldn't tell.
Whether it is psychological factors or so-called metaphysics, in short, there is nothing wrong with being careful.
Not to mention, this time it was indeed a bit of a prophecy.
In the first half of the night, the main ship was still traveling smoothly. However, as time passed, a muffled sound was heard, as if the hull hit something hard.
broken!
Really hit the rocks!
Qi Yu was shocked and broke into cold sweat.
He went into danger alone, leaving no backup or so-called reinforcements. The consequences can be imagined.
Compared to him who was still calm, the emperor was already frightened out of his wits.
Upon seeing this, Leng Qing and Huang Fei quickly drew their swords and made a gesture of loyal protection.
In an instant, the atmosphere solidified to the freezing point.
Ah, what to do next?
Almost at the same time, everyone turned their attention to Mr. Qi.
"We are unlucky to have encountered an unexpected incident. What else can we do besides resigning ourselves to fate? At present, we have no reinforcements in front of us and pursuers behind us, so the only option is to escape with all our strength."
"Uh...this..."
"Life and death are determined by fate. Wealth and honor are in the sky. Why should we be afraid of generosity and enthusiasm? The three armies can fight for their lives, let alone us? There is a righteousness, the emperor guards the gate of the country, and the king dies for the country. This sentence is not just words. I am not just talking. I think that’s all you need to do is treat it with a normal attitude!”
"..."
Qi Yu's words were encouraging to a certain extent, but more importantly, they conveyed a feeling of helplessness.
To put it bluntly, everyone is at peace with their destiny.
However, resigning yourself to fate does not mean sitting back and waiting for death. Those who should escape must escape.
First, put out the eye-catching lights, and then look for floating objects to escape at night.
In a state of darkness, you may not be able to fight for life if you don't see it.
Okay, without further ado, turn off the lights first.
Qi Yu looked at the burning kerosene lamp and waved his hand, indicating that it should be extinguished immediately.
The next step is how to escape.
There are more than 100 rubber lifebuoys on the ship, and the others are wooden floating boards. Just barely, it's enough for the entire ship.
"Your Majesty, let's take a floating board and sneak under the cover of night with a lifebuoy. The soldiers are escaping in all directions to distract the enemy's attention..."
"As for the result... let it be decided by God's will!"
With just a few words, Qi Yu finished his instructions.
Right now, we are racing against time and competing against heaven and earth, and it is not appropriate to be grinding away.
It is important to act immediately.
Following Master Qi's order, splashes of water bloomed on the sea.
Then, the water calmed down and the diver disappeared into the night.
Although, the Nanyang Navy is capable and not afraid of any danger. However, this kind of long attack in the sea is still very risky.
Even if they escape enemy fire, they may die at sea due to gradual physical exhaustion.
Therefore, this separation will most likely be an eternal farewell.
"My sons, please take care of yourself!"
"Hopefully, we will meet again later!"
After saying that, Qi Yu decisively turned around and left.
Along with him, there was the embarrassed-looking emperor, as well as panicked Leng Qing and Huang Fei.
None of them expected that the attempt to lure the enemy out of the cave would capsize in the ditch and end up being passively beaten.
Forget it!
There is no point in thinking too much. The focus now is to think about escape without any distractions.
Yes, surviving is the right answer.
Regarding the Qiong Army's move, the Nine-Nation Alliance did not think of it in advance.
In their field of vision, they saw each other suddenly turn off the lights, and then disappeared.
They judged that this move should be Qiong Jun's initiative and not the result of a mistake.
Turn out the lights and hide in the vast night?
Hum hum, what a trivial skill!
If you turn off the lights, won't there still be sounds? Do you still want to cover up the rumbling sound of the steam engine?
However, the next second, they couldn't help but be stunned.
If you listen carefully, you can't hear the slightest sound.
This... what is going on?
The only explanation is that Qiong Jun also shut down the steam engine at the same time.
Weird, weird, they were on the verge of escaping, how could they reduce their speed?
Could it be... there's a fraud in this?
Out of caution, the foreign army immediately stopped their advance.
Isn’t there a saying in Chinese proverb: Be careful and sail the ship for ten thousand years? If you are careless, you may suffer big losses.
Therefore, they test first and then take action, just in case.
