dàn suí jí ， zhèng zài xún qiú liàn xīn dá ān de lǐ fán ， líng guāng yī shǎn ， sì hū xiǎng dào le shén me 。
但随即，正在寻求炼心答桉的李凡，灵光一闪，似乎想到了什么。
But as the situation in the base deteriorated, Feng Yan decided to conduct an experiment. He would go against their wishes and take a different path.
xīn zhōng chéng qīng yī piàn ， rú guò kè bān lěng yǎn páng guān bān 、 lǐ zhì fēn xī 。
心中澄清一片，如过客般冷眼旁观般、理智分析。
Feng Yan knew that everyone was thinking the same thing but they were hesitant to act on it. So he said, "Comrades, let's be honest with each other. Before the arrival of the Sound Wave Demon Tide, traveling from Base Jiuxiu to Eternal Immortal Fortress took only two or three days."
“ zhè jiù shì wǒ de nèi xīn běn néng me ？”
“这就是我的内心本能么？”
"Even now, despite the terrifying tide and the difficulty in every step, if everything goes smoothly, we can still make it back within ten days at most."
“ yù cǐ jué jìng ， yǒu de rén huò xǔ huì xuǎn zé mào xiǎn jìn rù bái wù ， jué jìng zhōng qiú dé yī xiàn shēng jī 。”
“遇此绝境，有的人或许会选择冒险进入白雾，绝境中求得一线生机。”
"If we don't return soon, something unexpected will happen. It may be a disaster."
“ yǒu de rén huò xǔ huì xuǎn zé sǐ pín dào bù sǐ dào yǒu ， xiān xià shǒu wéi qiáng ， shǐ yòng yīn móu shǒu duàn jiāng qí tā rén xiān yī bù zhū shā 。”
“有的人或许会选择死贫道不死道友，先下手为强，使用阴谋手段将其他人先一步诛杀。”
"As cultivators, we fight for our lives against heaven. Death is common, so there's no need to fear it."
“ yǒu de rén zé shì nìng yuàn sǐ ， yě bú huì duì tóng bàn xià shǒu 。”
“有的人则是宁愿死，也不会对同伴下手。”
"In fact, before leaving on this mission, Captain Cold had specially instructed me about this matter."
“ ér wǒ ， xià yì shí de yìng duì fāng shì què shì xiān yǐn cáng zhé fú ， jìng dài bié rén sī shā wán bì hòu ， zuò shōu yú lì 。”
“而我，下意识的应对方式却是先隐藏蛰伏，静待别人厮杀完毕后，坐收渔利。”
This was not just Feng Yan making things up; he did indeed have the permission of Captain Cold. The few Qianxuan soldiers present were witnesses.
“……”
“……”
After hearing these words, everyone fell silent and didn't argue with him. Feng Yan continued, "Currently, our supplies are running low, and it looks like there's no end to the Sound Wave Demon Tide..."
“ zhè shì jī yú xiàn zhuàng de zuì yōu cè lüè xuǎn zé ， yě gēn wǒ yì zhí yǐ lái de jīng lì yǒu guān 。”
“这是基于现状的最优策略选择，也跟我一直以来的经历有关。”
"An unavoidable question is before us: what will we do when all of our supplies run out?"
“ gè rén xuǎn zé ， dōu yǒu bù tóng 。 zài wǒ kàn lái ， xìng gé shǐ rán ， bìng wú yōu liè zhī fēn 。”
“各人选择，都有不同。在我看来，性格使然，并无优劣之分。”
"Perhaps, we don't need to wait for that."
“ cǐ zhī wèi ， rén zhī běn xīn 。”
“此之谓，人之本心。”
"As the stock of Black Death Talismans decreases, some people may already be unable to suppress their murderous intentions in order to secure a last chance at survival."
“ liàn xīn liàn xīn ……”
“炼心炼心……”
Seeing Feng Yan revealing everyone's dark thoughts without reservation, one cultivator couldn't hold it in and immediately spoke up.
lǐ fán zhēng zhēng sī kǎo zhe ， nán nán zì yǔ 。
李凡怔怔思考着，喃喃自语。
"It can't happen! Absolutely not! Master Feng, you don't need to worry. For the Qianxuan Army, duty is greater than life."
wàng jì le jù diǎn wài wēi jī chóng chóng de mó yīn dà cháo ， wàng jì jù diǎn nèi jí jiāng shān qióng shuǐ jìn de xiǎn è jú miàn 。
忘记了据点外危机重重的魔音大潮，忘记据点内即将山穷水尽的险恶局面。
"Yes! Master Feng, we will do our best to protect your safety as instructed. If anyone wants to harm you, they'll have to step over our corpses!"
fǎng fú rù le mí yì bān ， xīn shén wán quán chén jìn ， shèn zhì lián jǐ cì mó yīn de xiǎo guī mó xí jī dōu méi néng yǐng xiǎng dào tā 。
仿佛入了迷一般，心神完全沉浸，甚至连几次魔音的小规模袭击都没能影响到他。
The Golden Core cultivators of the Qianxuan Army all spoke with righteous resolve.
shí jiān zài lǐ fán de jiě wù zhōng cōng cōng ér shì 。
时间在李凡的解悟中匆匆而逝。
Seeing this scene, the other cultivators in the base, from the Martial Arts Hall and the Astral Law Hall, felt a bit tense as well.
rú cǐ ， dà cháo bào fā hòu dì wǔ shí tiān 。
如此，大潮爆发后第五十天。
"Master Feng..."
lěng yīng yī réng rán méi yǒu huí guī ， wèi le jǐn kě néng de yán cháng jiān chí de shí jiān 。
冷应衣仍然没有回归，为了尽可能的延长坚持的时间。
Just as he was about to speak, Feng Yan waved his hand to stop him. He smiled and said frankly, "Comrades, there's no need for such worry. Even ants try to survive. How much more so for us cultivators?"
jīng guò shāng yì ， zhòng rén jué dìng jiāng jiǎ xū hào jù diǎn dà bàn qū yù fèi qì 。
经过商议，众人决定将甲戌号据点大半区域废弃。
"Who among us hasn't gone through countless hardships to reach this level?"
zhǐ bǎo liú yī xiē jī chǔ jiàn zhù 。
只保留一些基础建筑。
"The desire for survival is not wrong."
rú cǐ yī lái ， biàn néng jiàng dī 【 hēi sǐ fú 】 jìn hū yí bàn de xiāo hào sù dù 。
如此一来，便能降低【黑死符】近乎一半的消耗速度。
"But..."
suī shuō kě huó dòng qū yù dà fú jiǎn xiǎo 。
虽说可活动区域大幅减小。
Feng Yan paused, drawing everyone's attention. He spoke with a serious and righteous expression.
dàn bǐ qǐ duō huó diǎn shí jiān ， jǐ yī jǐ dào yě suàn bù dé shén me le 。
但比起多活点时间，挤一挤到也算不得什么了。
"We are all brothers in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. If we die fighting the Five Elders' Coalition, it will be worth it without any regrets."
zhǐ shì yuán běn shú luò de zhòng rén ， bǐ cǐ jiān míng xiǎn duō le diǎn fáng bèi 。
只是原本熟络的众人，彼此间明显多了点防备。
"However, if we fall into self-inflicted destruction, I would not have a clear conscience."
biǎo miàn shàng dōu hái shì yī fù kè kè qì qì de yàng zi ， dàn shì tā men xīn zhōng jiū jìng zài xiǎng xiē shén me ， yě zhǐ yǒu gè rén zì jǐ cái zhī dào le 。
表面上都还是一副客客气气的样子，但是他们心中究竟在想些什么，也只有各人自己才知道了。
"In order to avoid this situation, I believe that we should seek rescue before our supplies run out."
yǒng dòng de àn liú ， yǐn cáng de shā yì 。
涌动的暗流，隐藏的杀意。
"As your brothers in the Qianxuan Army said, this Sound Wave Demon Tide is unprecedented. It's likely that Eternal Immortal Fortress is already struggling on its own and cannot be expected to send reinforcements."
dāng lǐ fán chá jué dào shēn biān de qì fēn zhú jiàn bú duì jìn de shí hòu ， zài shēn tǐ běn néng de shì jǐng xià ， zhōng yú cóng huǎng hū zhōng màn màn qīng xǐng le guò lái 。
当李凡察觉到身边的气氛逐渐不对劲的时候，在身体本能的示警下，终于从恍忽中慢慢清醒了过来。
"Instead of sitting idly by and waiting for death, it would be better to take a chance."
wēi wēi yī sǎo ， lǐ fán biàn qīng chǔ rú jīn shì gè shén me qíng xíng le 。
微微一扫，李凡便清楚如今是个什么情形了。
Feng Yan's words were firm, but the cultivators present all wore strange expressions.
cóng gǔ zhì jīn ， zhè zhǒng bèi kùn yú jué jìng ， wèi le qiú shēng ér xiāng hù sī shā de xì mǎ ， bìng bù shǎo jiàn 。
从古至今，这种被困于绝境，为了求生而相互厮杀的戏码，并不少见。
Everyone understood the logic, but Cold had already met with misfortune in the Sound Wave Demon Tide. Who could guarantee that they could do what Cold couldn't?
nǎ pà lǐ fán zì jǐ ， zài liǎo jiě le zì shēn mù qián de chǔ jìng hòu ， yě shì shā yì jiàn qǐ 。
哪怕李凡自己，在了解了自身目前的处境后，也是杀意渐起。
Staying inside the base and clinging to life for a while was still an option. But stepping out into the white fog and the tide meant certain death.
zhè shā yì biàn shì zì shēn xīn yì 。
这杀意便是自身心意。
You Feng Yan, are you trying to incite us to sacrifice ourselves?
bù shǔ yú zá niàn ， jí shǐ xuán huáng liàn xīn zhòu ， yě wú fǎ xiāo chú 。
不属于杂念，即使玄黄炼心咒，也无法消除。
Wouldn't you rather risk your own life and go alone to seek rescue?
lǐ fán xì xì gǎn wù zhe nǎo hǎi zhōng bú zhù yǒng xiàn de niàn tou 。
李凡细细感悟着脑海中不住涌现的念头。
The cultivators all thought this way. However, they didn't want to break their composure just yet. They exchanged glances and it was eventually Ye Cong who coughed lightly, wanting to persuade Feng Yan again.
“ qiú shēng ， nǎi rén zhī běn néng 。 wéi shēng ér shā ， jiù shì shùn yìng xīn yì 。”
“求生，乃人之本能。为生而杀，就是顺应心意。”
But what Feng Yan said next left everyone stunned as he stood up.
“ shùn xīn yì ， shùn xīn yì ……”
“顺心意，顺心意……”
"Captain Cold has likely perished in the Sound Wave Demon Tide while protecting me."
hū de ， lǐ fán lèng shén wēi zhēng ， xīn zhōng bù tíng mò niàn chóng fù zhè yī cí yǔ 。
忽的，李凡愣神微怔，心中不停默念重复这一词语。
"I have always felt regret for this."
xǔ jiǔ zhī hòu ， tā de yǎn shén shǎn guò yī dào yì sè 。
许久之后，他的眼神闪过一道异色。
"I know that seeking rescue is extremely dangerous. If anyone else dies because of me, I would not be able to face you all."
“ liàn xīn ， liàn xīn 。 zǒng shì shùn jìng ， yòu rú hé néng liàn xīn ne ？”
“炼心，炼心。总是顺境，又如何能炼心呢？”
"So, I decide..."
“ yù liàn dào xīn ， kǒng pà xū yǐ nì jìng mó liàn 。”
“欲炼道心，恐怕需以逆境磨练。”
Feng Yan forced himself to say something against his principles.
“ nì jìng ， nì fǎn ……”
“逆境，逆反……”
"To go alone and seek rescue from Eternal Immortal Fortress."
fǎng fú yī dào shǎn diàn pī kāi mí wù ， chà nà jiān ， lǐ fán míng bái le shén me 。
仿佛一道闪电噼开迷雾，刹那间，李凡明白了什么。
"If I don't die, I will definitely find a way out for everyone!"
“ zhèng cháng shēng ， xū nì tiān dì zhī lǐ 。”
“证长生，需逆天地之理。”
Feng Yan spoke with determination. Ye Cong and Qianxuan were completely surprised by this decision from the young array master.
“ ér liàn dào xīn ……”
“而炼道心……”
They looked at each other in disbelief before their doubts turned to shock as they saw Feng Yan's resolute expression.
“ xū nì běn wǒ zhēn yì 。”
“需逆本我真意。”
In fact, although Feng Yan was only a Golden Core cultivator, he held the highest position in Base Jiuxiu. All the Qianxuan soldiers and cultivators from the Martial Arts Hall and Astral Law Hall had come here solely to assist him with the construction of the Immortal Lock Array.
“ yě xǔ yì zhí yǐ lái ， wǒ dōu xiū xíng cuò le 。”
“也许一直以来，我都修行错了。”
If he insisted that the construction of the Immortal Lock Array couldn't be delayed, and his death would inevitably delay the progress of the entire array, then most likely everyone would have no choice but to comply.
lǐ fán de yǎn jīng màn màn biàn dé míng liàng qǐ lái 。
李凡的眼睛慢慢变得明亮起来。
But now, instead of forcing them, Feng Yan volunteered for this nearly suicidal mission. He was willing to risk everything for their survival...
“ suí xīn suǒ yù ， jiāng yī qiè zá niàn niǎn suì ， chōng qí liàng yě zhǐ shì hái tíng liú zài qīng xīn zhòu de céng cì 。”
“随心所欲，将一切杂念碾碎，充其量也只是还停留在清心咒的层次。”
Was there really such a person in the world?
“ xiǎng yào zhēn zhèng xiū xíng xuán huáng liàn xīn zhòu ， jiù yào mó liàn běn xīn 。”
“想要真正修行玄黄炼心咒，就要磨练本心。”
Could it be that ancient sages were like him?
“ duì kàng zì jǐ de běn néng xuǎn zé me ？”
“对抗自己的本能选择么？”
After spending so much time with him, they never noticed?!
sī jí cǐ chù ， lǐ fán zhǐ jué huò rán kāi lǎng ， xīn zhōng yù jié yī sǎo ér kōng 。
思及此处，李凡只觉豁然开朗，心中郁结一扫而空。
Only under life and death situations could one truly see a person's true nature.
liàn xīn zhòu de yùn zhuàn ， shà shí jiān bǐ qǐ zhī qián yào kuài shàng shù bèi bù zhǐ 。
炼心咒的运转，霎时间比起之前要快上数倍不止。
The cultivators recalled their own dirty thoughts and felt ashamed.
“ kàn lái wù dǎ wù zhuàng de cāi cè ， hái shì zhēn de 。”
“看来误打误撞的猜测，还是真的。”
With this shame, they sincerely persuaded Feng Yan.
“ nì liàn dào xīn 。”
“逆炼道心。”
"Master Feng, why must you do this! Although the situation is dire, it doesn't mean we need to sacrifice ourselves."
“ zhè zhǒng xiū xíng fāng fǎ ， yě zhēn shì pǒ wèi qí tè 。”
“这种修行方法，也真是颇为奇特。”
"Yes, Master Feng, please think carefully. Facing both the Sound Wave Demon Tide and the white fog at once is extremely dangerous! The odds are against us!"
“ yǐ cǐ cì jiǎ xū hào wēi jī wèi lì ， ruò shì xiǎng yào jiè cǐ liàn xīn ， jiù bù néng àn zhào wǒ běn néng de xiǎng fǎ nà me zuò 。”
“以此次甲戌号危机为例，若是想要借此炼心，就不能按照我本能的想法那么做。”
...
“ zuì hǎo shì yào fǎn zhe lái 。”
“最好是要反着来。”
Facing everyone's advice, Feng Yan said firmly, "My mind is made up, so there's no need for you to persuade me anymore."
“ yuè shì hé zì jǐ běn xīn xiāng chà yuè dà ， nèi xīn yuè shòu dào jiān áo ， liàn xīn zhòu de xiū xíng xiào guǒ yě jiù yuè shì xiǎn zhe 。”
“越是和自己本心相差越大，内心越受到煎熬，炼心咒的修行效果也就越是显着。”
"You have rich experience in surviving in this Abyss. If you really want to help, please tell me everything I need to know on the journey so that my chances of survival are higher."
“ nà me zuì hǎo de xuǎn zé yīng dāng shì ……”
“那么最好的选择应当是……”
Feng Yan spoke with a carefree attitude.
lǐ fán sī niàn jí zhuǎn ， chà nà jiān jiù yǐ jīng zuò chū le pàn duàn 。
李凡思念急转，刹那间就已经做出了判断。
After pretending to be reserved and persuading him again, seeing that they couldn't change his mind, everyone sighed and reluctantly shared their survival experiences in this Abyss with Feng Yan.
ér yùn zhuàn yù fā wú zǔ zhì de liàn xīn zhòu ， yě zuǒ zhèng le tā de tuī cè 。
而运转愈发无阻滞的炼心咒，也左证了他的推测。
Feng Yan listened intently and carefully recorded everything.
“ zhǐ shì ， zhè me zuò ， shì fǒu zhí de 。”
“只是，这么做，是否值得。”
Then he set out alone into the white fog with only 20 days worth of supplies, leaving behind a sad gaze from everyone.
“ xuán huáng liàn xīn zhòu ， zài hái zhēn de píng dìng zhōng ， hái zài yún shuǐ huàn mèng gōng zhī shàng ……”
“玄黄炼心咒，在还真的评定中，还在云水幻梦功之上……”
It was notable that Qianxuan had been moved by Feng Yan's righteousness and decided to accompany him on his journey before he left.
chén yín piàn kè ， lǐ fán zuò chū le jué duàn 。
沉吟片刻，李凡做出了决断。
However, after praising his high moral standards, Feng Yan still declined his offer.
bù jiǔ hòu ， jiǎ xū hào jù diǎn yì shì tīng nèi 。
不久后，甲戌号据点议事厅内。
Wearing the Black Death Talisman, he identified the location of Palm Immortal City in the white fog and transformed into a streak of light, plunging into it.
lǐ fán zhào jí zhòng rén ， tí chū le xīn zhōng de yí wèn 。
李凡召集众人，提出了心中的疑问。
The other cultivators at Base Jiuxiu watched as Feng Yan disappeared. Their expressions varied.
“ qiáng xíng fǎn huí yǒng héng xiān lěi de kě xíng xìng ？ lǐ dà shī ， nǐ wèn zhè ge gàn shén me ？” míng wèi hé chēn de qīng xuán shǒu jūn yǒu xiē yí huò de wèn dào 。
“强行返回永恒仙垒的可行性？李大师，你问这个干什么？”名为何琛的青玄守军有些疑惑的问道。
"Who would have thought that there are still such high-minded people in today's cultivation world? I am truly ashamed."
bù guò ， tā mǎ shàng fǎn yìng guò lái ， hái yǐ wéi lǐ fán xiǎng yào zài ràng rén qián qù qiú jiù 。
不过，他马上反应过来，还以为李凡想要再让人前去求救。
"I lived for 348 years but only met someone like this today. What a regret!"
miàn sè biàn de yǒu xiē nán kàn ， bù guò hái shì rú shí huí dá dào ：“ jìn xiē rì zi lái ， mó yīn dà cháo bù jǐn méi yǒu jiǎn ruò de jì xiàng ， shèn zhì hái yǒu yù yǎn yù liè de qū shì 。”
面色变的有些难看，不过还是如实回答道：“近些日子来，魔音大潮不仅没有减弱的迹象，甚至还有愈演愈烈的趋势。”
"If Master Feng survives, from now on, I will follow him wherever he goes."
“ yǐ wǒ men mù qián de shí lì ， ruò shì xiǎng yào zài mó yīn dà cháo zhōng qiáng dù bái wù ， kǒng pà ……”
“以我们目前的实力，若是想要在魔音大潮中强渡白雾，恐怕……”
...
hé chēn lián lián yáo tóu 。
何琛连连摇头。
After a moment of silence, everyone sighed and expressed their heartfelt thoughts.
lìng wài yī míng jiào zuò kǒng yǔ de yǎn wǔ táng yuán yīng xiū shì yě shì zhí jiē fǒu dìng ：“ wàn wàn bù kě ！”
另外一名叫做孔宇的演武堂元婴修士也是直接否定：“万万不可！”
"Humph!"
“ lěng dào yǒu de shí lì wǒ shì zhī dào de 。 tǎng ruò tā dōu qiú yuán shī bài ， wǒ men bì méi yǒu chéng gōng de kě néng 。 bù rú děng mó yīn cháo biàn ruò hòu ， zài zuò jué yì 。”
“冷道友的实力我是知道的。倘若他都求援失败，我们必没有成功的可能。不如等魔音潮变弱后，再做决议。”
Qianxuan looked disdainfully at the others before leaving with a wave of his sleeve.
qí yú rén yě fēn fēn quàn dào 。
其余人也纷纷劝道。
The cultivators felt somewhat awkward. They dispersed like birds fleeing.
But as the situation in the base deteriorated, Feng Yan decided to conduct an experiment. He would go against their wishes and take a different path.
Feng Yan knew that everyone was thinking the same thing but they were hesitant to act on it. So he said, "Comrades, let's be honest with each other. Before the arrival of the Sound Wave Demon Tide, traveling from Base Jiuxiu to Eternal Immortal Fortress took only two or three days."
"Even now, despite the terrifying tide and the difficulty in every step, if everything goes smoothly, we can still make it back within ten days at most."
"If we don't return soon, something unexpected will happen. It may be a disaster."
"As cultivators, we fight for our lives against heaven. Death is common, so there's no need to fear it."
"In fact, before leaving on this mission, Captain Cold had specially instructed me about this matter."
This was not just Feng Yan making things up; he did indeed have the permission of Captain Cold. The few Qianxuan soldiers present were witnesses.
After hearing these words, everyone fell silent and didn't argue with him. Feng Yan continued, "Currently, our supplies are running low, and it looks like there's no end to the Sound Wave Demon Tide..."
"An unavoidable question is before us: what will we do when all of our supplies run out?"
"Perhaps, we don't need to wait for that."
"As the stock of Black Death Talismans decreases, some people may already be unable to suppress their murderous intentions in order to secure a last chance at survival."
Seeing Feng Yan revealing everyone's dark thoughts without reservation, one cultivator couldn't hold it in and immediately spoke up.
"It can't happen! Absolutely not! Master Feng, you don't need to worry. For the Qianxuan Army, duty is greater than life."
"Yes! Master Feng, we will do our best to protect your safety as instructed. If anyone wants to harm you, they'll have to step over our corpses!"
The Golden Core cultivators of the Qianxuan Army all spoke with righteous resolve.
Seeing this scene, the other cultivators in the base, from the Martial Arts Hall and the Astral Law Hall, felt a bit tense as well.
"Master Feng..."
Just as he was about to speak, Feng Yan waved his hand to stop him. He smiled and said frankly, "Comrades, there's no need for such worry. Even ants try to survive. How much more so for us cultivators?"
"Who among us hasn't gone through countless hardships to reach this level?"
"The desire for survival is not wrong."
"But..."
Feng Yan paused, drawing everyone's attention. He spoke with a serious and righteous expression.
"We are all brothers in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. If we die fighting the Five Elders' Coalition, it will be worth it without any regrets."
"However, if we fall into self-inflicted destruction, I would not have a clear conscience."
"In order to avoid this situation, I believe that we should seek rescue before our supplies run out."
"As your brothers in the Qianxuan Army said, this Sound Wave Demon Tide is unprecedented. It's likely that Eternal Immortal Fortress is already struggling on its own and cannot be expected to send reinforcements."
"Instead of sitting idly by and waiting for death, it would be better to take a chance."
Feng Yan's words were firm, but the cultivators present all wore strange expressions.
Everyone understood the logic, but Cold had already met with misfortune in the Sound Wave Demon Tide. Who could guarantee that they could do what Cold couldn't?
Staying inside the base and clinging to life for a while was still an option. But stepping out into the white fog and the tide meant certain death.
You Feng Yan, are you trying to incite us to sacrifice ourselves?
Wouldn't you rather risk your own life and go alone to seek rescue?
The cultivators all thought this way. However, they didn't want to break their composure just yet. They exchanged glances and it was eventually Ye Cong who coughed lightly, wanting to persuade Feng Yan again.
But what Feng Yan said next left everyone stunned as he stood up.
"Captain Cold has likely perished in the Sound Wave Demon Tide while protecting me."
"I have always felt regret for this."
"I know that seeking rescue is extremely dangerous. If anyone else dies because of me, I would not be able to face you all."
"So, I decide..."
Feng Yan forced himself to say something against his principles.
"To go alone and seek rescue from Eternal Immortal Fortress."
"If I don't die, I will definitely find a way out for everyone!"
Feng Yan spoke with determination. Ye Cong and Qianxuan were completely surprised by this decision from the young array master.
They looked at each other in disbelief before their doubts turned to shock as they saw Feng Yan's resolute expression.
In fact, although Feng Yan was only a Golden Core cultivator, he held the highest position in Base Jiuxiu. All the Qianxuan soldiers and cultivators from the Martial Arts Hall and Astral Law Hall had come here solely to assist him with the construction of the Immortal Lock Array.
If he insisted that the construction of the Immortal Lock Array couldn't be delayed, and his death would inevitably delay the progress of the entire array, then most likely everyone would have no choice but to comply.
But now, instead of forcing them, Feng Yan volunteered for this nearly suicidal mission. He was willing to risk everything for their survival...
Was there really such a person in the world?
Could it be that ancient sages were like him?
After spending so much time with him, they never noticed?!
Only under life and death situations could one truly see a person's true nature.
The cultivators recalled their own dirty thoughts and felt ashamed.
With this shame, they sincerely persuaded Feng Yan.
"Master Feng, why must you do this! Although the situation is dire, it doesn't mean we need to sacrifice ourselves."
"Yes, Master Feng, please think carefully. Facing both the Sound Wave Demon Tide and the white fog at once is extremely dangerous! The odds are against us!"
...
Facing everyone's advice, Feng Yan said firmly, "My mind is made up, so there's no need for you to persuade me anymore."
"You have rich experience in surviving in this Abyss. If you really want to help, please tell me everything I need to know on the journey so that my chances of survival are higher."
Feng Yan spoke with a carefree attitude.
After pretending to be reserved and persuading him again, seeing that they couldn't change his mind, everyone sighed and reluctantly shared their survival experiences in this Abyss with Feng Yan.
Feng Yan listened intently and carefully recorded everything.
Then he set out alone into the white fog with only 20 days worth of supplies, leaving behind a sad gaze from everyone.
It was notable that Qianxuan had been moved by Feng Yan's righteousness and decided to accompany him on his journey before he left.
However, after praising his high moral standards, Feng Yan still declined his offer.
Wearing the Black Death Talisman, he identified the location of Palm Immortal City in the white fog and transformed into a streak of light, plunging into it.
The other cultivators at Base Jiuxiu watched as Feng Yan disappeared. Their expressions varied.
"Who would have thought that there are still such high-minded people in today's cultivation world? I am truly ashamed."
"I lived for 348 years but only met someone like this today. What a regret!"
"If Master Feng survives, from now on, I will follow him wherever he goes."
...
After a moment of silence, everyone sighed and expressed their heartfelt thoughts.
"Humph!"
Qianxuan looked disdainfully at the others before leaving with a wave of his sleeve.
The cultivators felt somewhat awkward. They dispersed like birds fleeing.