I, disguised as a white dragon, was supported by the state.

Under the watchful eyes of the group, the large blue carp nimbly leaped up, pried open a window, and jumped into the cockpit.

A faint, fishy odor wafted out.

Old Yang, who was so frightened that he wet himself, felt no shame whatsoever. His jaw was trembling and his mind was completely blank.

Jiang Kaifeng was also terrified. He was trying his best to control his fear and was thinking about whether to make a last stand before he died when he suddenly heard the big blue fish's voice: "I don't eat people, what are you afraid of?"

Hey, you don't eat people?

Jiang Kaifeng's wandering gaze immediately focused.

As he got closer, he noticed that the large bluefish looked quite majestic and had a faint, pleasant fragrance about it. Far from making him feel uncomfortable, it actually made him feel instinctively close to it.

With a flick of its tail, the giant bluefish leaped onto a chair, its golden whiskers shimmering slightly. "Continue with your story. What happened to him after he encountered the storm?"

Jiang Kaifeng quickly tugged at his father's arm.

Father Jiang finally regained his senses, swallowed hard, and said, "My great-grandfather said..."

He racked his brains, but his mind still felt like a jumbled mess. All he could say was, "They encountered a storm and were swept here by the waves. Some people went ashore and died on the spot, or maybe they died a little later, but they didn't come down... My great-grandfather and a few others stayed on the boat and kept circling the island..."

"It's normal for a group of mortals to not be able to see through the illusion," the giant bluefish commented.

Jiang Kaifeng gradually became less afraid.

He discovered that the bluefish was very intelligent and didn't seem unfriendly to people, which emboldened him a little, and a strong sense of curiosity arose in his heart.

"Grandpa Fish, are we trapped in an illusion?" Jiang Kaifeng asked boldly.

The big bluefish was quite pleased with the title "Grandpa Fish," and its attitude became much friendlier. Its two golden whiskers swayed as it replied, "This area should be the illusion that the master mentioned, the place where people who enter cannot escape."

The four of them were filled with awe.

Jiang Kaifeng's heart was in turmoil.

This amazing monster even has a master!

Who is its owner? Could it be the legendary Dragon King?

He felt as if his values ​​were being torn apart in a storm.

"Grandpa Fish, how can we get out of here?" Old Yang, who was so frightened he almost couldn't hold his poop, hurriedly asked.

"I can send you away," the big blue carp said casually.

Everyone was overjoyed.

"Thank you, Grandpa Fish," Jiang's father said quickly, being a bit more astute this time.

The others also quickly expressed their gratitude.

The big bluefish's tone held a hint of teasing: "Are you sure you want to leave?"

Seeing that his father was about to speak, Jiang Kaifeng realized something was wrong and hurriedly asked, "Grandpa Yu, is there something going on outside?"

The giant bluefish said slowly, "The storm is coming soon. If you run fast, you might be able to live a little longer."

These words caused the expressions on their faces to change drastically.

Although they received a warning before setting sail that the typhoon would not make landfall for several days, they were at sea now, and with this "monster" in the air, how could they dare to doubt it?

The last vestiges of color on Jiang's father's face vanished completely.

“Continue with your story. If Grandpa Fish is in a good mood, he might save your lives,” the big blue fish said, glancing sideways at the group with its bright black eyes.

The three people's gazes immediately fell on Jiang's father again.

Feeling the heavy pressure on his shoulders, Jiang's father clenched his fists and tried his best to recall the stories his great-grandfather had told him.

A few minutes later, he couldn't squeeze out a single drop and mumbled, "That's all. It's been too long, and this is all I remember."

Old Yang glanced at the big bluefish quietly, and seeing that it didn't say anything, he said, "I also know a legend about the Sea Ghost Reef."

Seeing the big bluefish looking at him, he coughed lightly and told the story that the old man in the village had told him.

It is said to be the story of a group of righteous soldiers fighting against Japanese pirates at sea in the early years of the previous dynasty.

"Those Japanese pirates were rampant and had become a force to be reckoned with. The people were frequently harassed, and the government was utterly incompetent. So, someone organized a righteous army and chased them to the sea. The pirates' reinforcements arrived... At that time, the fighting was fierce, with heads rolling and blood flowing like rivers. Suddenly, a mist appeared around them. The leader of the righteous army had heard the story of the Sea Ghost Reef, and hurriedly organized a retreat..."

"The rebel army retreated quickly with few losses, while the Japanese pirates were completely wiped out, and the coast was peaceful for a while."

Old Yang looked at the big bluefish ingratiatingly and said, "Everyone says that the Sea Ghost Reef is actually protecting us..."

He grinned, revealing his large yellow teeth, and a sly glint in his eyes.

The extraordinary nature of the giant bluefish was something only a few could see.

Old Yang was frightened at first, but he's not so scared now.

He racked his brains and guessed that the fish demon in front of him must be related to this place, which was why it knew so much about it.

If you say some nice things, it might actually let you go.

The giant bluefish scoffed, "It protects you?"

Old Yang was interrupted and asked blankly, "What does Grandpa Yu mean?"

The big blue carp looked out the window and said, "Of course they eat people there."

The word "cannibalism" sent chills down everyone's spines.

"The smell of blood can draw it out from the seabed, and only abundant vitality can truly activate that place," said the big bluefish. "Otherwise, why would I go through all that trouble to drive those fish over here?"

Jiang Kaifeng's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Are those dolphins all under Grandpa Fish's command? You had them drive the fish school here?"

The big blue carp said proudly, "Of course."

It had never heard of the story of Ghost Reef before.

After Bai Lin awakened its intelligence, it swam with the current, heading east.

Along the way, it quietly observed humans and gained a deeper understanding of their language habits.

During this process, it gained many followers, but never sensed any extraordinary signs.

But it learned of the existence of the ocean from the people on the shore and from the fish, shrimp, and crabs that were under its control.

When the big bluefish first entered the sea, it was not used to it.

The ocean environment is completely different from that of rivers and lakes; the almost suffocating feeling made it feel like it had just walked through the gates of hell.

But it was, after all, a dragon guard, and the seawater that failed to kill it only made it stronger.

It conquered sharks, defeated enormous whales, and gathered a group of subordinates.

It learned of this place from a dolphin.

Unfortunately, its shrimp soldiers and crab generals are really lacking in communication skills. All it knows is that it will leave the seabed when it encounters bloodshed, and then devour any creature that enters it.

This is a forbidden zone where marine life adheres to its rules!

After many days of probing, the big bluefish gradually discovered the true extraordinary nature of this place.

That Sea Ghost Reef is the core of a massive formation.

It had learned about formations from the knowledge that Bai Lin had imparted to it through the dragon scales.

When it encounters a sufficient concentration of blood, or rather, deathly aura, it will be activated and rise to the surface of the sea.

When it rises above the sea, that is the moment when this formation is truly activated.

The outer perimeter of the formation is a maze formation; unless one possesses a mentally strong enough power, entering this place will only result in going around in circles.

The reef, or rather the island, was even more treacherous.

Once you step inside, you will be drained of your life force and melt into nourishment for the reef.

The reason why the big blue carp did not leave, and even had its subordinates drive the fish school to come, was because it inadvertently discovered that when the nutrients were absorbed by the reef, there were energy fluctuations.

It realized that there might be a door hidden there, and only by absorbing enough vital energy could that door be opened.

The giant bluefish was incredibly curious about what lay behind the door.

It longs to discover things of real value and report them to its owner, which would make it seem more useful.

In any case, the stories he heard from Jiang's father and others made him even more certain of his guess.

In addition, thinking about what Jiang's father had said, it also felt a sense of urgency.

The storm is likely related to the activation of this area.

According to Jiang's father, it deduced that the storm was enough to destroy the activated formation.

Looking at those shimmering fish eyes, none of them dared to utter a sound.

The small captain's cabin was silent, which made Jiang Kaifeng shift his position uneasy.

“Your information is very useful, I will help you.” The big blue fish glanced at the group.

"Thank you, Grandpa Fish!" Jiang Kaifeng said quickly.

The others also thanked them with joyful expressions.

"Wait for my news!"

After saying this, the big blue carp jumped out of the window and lightly leaped into the water without splashing a drop of water.

After a long silence, Jiang Kaifeng's voice broke the silence: "There really are gods in the world!"

"And what do you think?" Father Jiang glared at his son.

He used to be very dissatisfied with his son's lazy attitude when facing the statue of Mazu, and he had long wanted to scold this good-for-nothing.

"So, what's Grandpa Fish's background?" Old Yang suddenly asked.

He had been a fisherman his whole life, and this was the first time he had ever seen something so bizarre.

A fish that can speak human language is already extraordinary enough, but who is the master it speaks of?

Could there be a magnificent dragon palace beneath this vast sea?

Father Jiang and Old Jiang exchanged a glance and remained silent in tacit agreement.

They were worried that the big bluefish could hear the conversation, and that speaking rashly would anger the fish.

Jiang Kaifeng picked up the conversation, saying, "Didn't you guys feel a very comfortable aura emanating from it? I bet it's actually a deity!"

These words immediately drew agreement from several others.

Even when the big bluefish wasn't around, they still tried their best to flatter each other.

What if they overhear?

The big bluefish paused silently beneath the boat for a moment, a hint of satisfaction flashing in its eyes.

It swung its tail and shot off like a cannonball.

Time was limited, so it had to quickly call its subordinates to drive more fish over to fill the food.

Looking down from underwater, you can see swarms of fish passing by, crashing into the island-like reef.

The fish were blue, white, and some were a dazzling gold.

As they approached the reef, their speed naturally slowed down.

As if all its strength had been drained, it slowly approached the reef, then clung to it layer by layer without moving.

The entire lower part of the reef was covered with these fish, densely packed, stretching all the way to the deep seabed, creating a spectacular sight.

Not long after the bighead carp left, the speed of the fish school noticeably increased, and more and more fish were driven back.

A faint light appeared on the Sea Ghost Reef.

On the fishing boat.

The group, whose mouths were dry, noticed the light.

"Is it dawn yet?" Jiang Kaifeng asked curiously as he looked into the distance.

Father Jiang wiped the sweat from his forehead.

He felt that he had used up all the compliments he could ever give in his life in this short time.

Hearing his son's voice, he looked in the direction of the sound.

He was equally surprised when he saw the lights on the Ghost Reef, and then turned his gaze to the display screen on the fishing boat.

Although the signal was cut off, the time displayed on it was still showing.