Chapter 339 : The Yellow Springs (2)
With a resolute heart, Zhang Fengxi plunged himself into the icy depths of the water. The shock of the cold was immediate, a searing sensation that pierced through his skin and into his very core. His muscles tensed, his teeth chattered uncontrollably, and his breath came in short, gasps as his body struggled to adapt to the frigid temperature.
The water, a dark, inky abyss, felt like a thousand needles pricking at his skin. As he ventured deeper into the chilling depths, the temperature seemed to drop even further, the cold seeping into his bones and threatening to sap the very life from his body. It was a sensation that he all too well remembered from his time at Divine Dragontail Trench.
Back then, Xie Jianyu valiantly dove into the icy waters to rescue him. This time, it was his turn. He was going to do whatever it took to save him. To bring him back.
Despite his high level of cultivation, Zhang Fengxi’s body began to succumb to the immense pressure of the underwater realm. His lungs ached, his muscles burned, and the weight of the water threatened to crush his very spirit.
Just as doubt about the Goddess’ sincerity crept into his mind, a glimmer of light pierced through the oppressive darkness, a beacon of hope in the depths of despair.
With a surge of renewed determination, Zhang Fengxi kicked his powerful legs, propelling himself towards the elusive light. His arms sliced through the water with the grace of a seasoned swimmer, his heart pounding with a rhythm that echoed the frantic strokes.
Finally, he broke through the surface, gasping for air as if his lungs had never tasted the sweetness of oxygen.
The first breath of air filled his lungs like a symphony, a chorus of relief and exhilaration. He coughed and sputtered, his body adjusting to the sudden change in pressure.
With every stroke of his arms, he fought against the relentless pull of the sea. His muscles burned, his lungs ached, but he refused to give up. Finally, after swimming for half of eternity, his fingers brushed against the muddy bottom, and he dragged himself onto the shore.