Chapter 70: An Unfamiliar Force
Slivers of sunlight reflected off the lake’s surface, creating a shimmering display. Along the lakeshore, slender stems and leaves of aquatic plants swayed gently in the breeze.
Luo Wen moved cautiously on his long legs, staying two to three meters from the water’s edge. His large compound eyes were fixed intently on the lake, scanning for any signs of suspicious activity.
The reflected sunlight on the lake was glaringly bright. With Luo Wen’s compound eyes being particularly sensitive to light, the intense glare caused a persistent throbbing and stinging sensation.
For several days, Luo Wen kept watch without any success. Just as he was beginning to feel both dejected and impatient, an unexpected development occurred. The prolonged exposure to the reflective glare seemed to have triggered an unexpected adaptation in his eyes.
His vision began to develop the ability to filter out certain light wavelengths.
With this newfound ability, his eyes functioned like wearing sunglasses. The sunlight reflected off the water’s surface became far less blinding, allowing Luo Wen to observe more comfortably.
Revitalized by his new ability, Luo Wen resumed his slow exploration along the lakeshore with renewed enthusiasm.
As he walked, he transitioned from the lake to a river. Though the river was less than ten meters wide, its rapid current and unknown depth made it seem like an insurmountable barrier to Luo Wen.
If he could figure out a way to cross the river, the vast lands on the opposite shore could become new territory for the swarm.