Chapter 163 The sea is on both sides of the highway?

However, Chen Yu's motorcade lacked any Water or Fish-type Awakened.

Even though Zhang Wanyue's Talent was as high as A-rank,

In the end, it wasn't a Water-type but a Logistics-type; she could summon water, but it had absolutely nothing to do with controlling water.

Chen Yu withdrew his gaze.

Those small black dots were getting closer and closer, less than a hundred meters away from the Treasure Chest.

Even if he jumped down now, it would be too late.

The girls leaned against the windows, watching those figures grow smaller and smaller with wide eyes.

"They're almost there..."

"Are they opening the Treasure Chest?"

"What a pity, we can't get over there at all!"

Zuo Shi pondered, "What should we do? If we encounter another Treasure Chest later, will no one be able to go out and open it?"

Wang Mengmeng pouted, "Even though we're tenth on the leaderboard, in reality..."

She stopped halfway through her sentence.

But everyone understood what she meant.

The tenth place was achieved by Chen Yu alone.

It wasn't because of them.

For a small matter like this, none of them could even step outside.

"Wait..."

Shen Qingci suddenly spoke up.

She stared out the window, her gaze landing on the person walking directly on the water's surface.

The torrential rain poured down and the waves surged,

But that person's steps were steady,

With every step they took, it seemed as if something was supporting the soles of their feet.

She couldn't see clearly what it was, but they were definitely not just stepping on the water.

Shen Qingci narrowed her eyes.

She had seen that scene before.

On Lin Yue.

Lin Yue ran so fast that her speed was comparable to an A or S-rank Awakened; in reality, it was because with every step, crystals would surge from the ground to push her forward.

The principle for this person now should be similar.

Using their Talent to create a 'foothold' on the water's surface.

Then what about her?

Shen Qingci lowered her head and looked at her feet.

Her own shadow was lying there quietly, slightly deforming with the swaying of the vehicle.

S-rank, Mirror Flowing Shadow...

Could she...

She looked up. "I think I've thought of a way."

Deng Yuxin was startled. "Senior? What way?"

Shen Qingci pursed her lips and didn't answer for the moment, only looking at Chen Yu.

Chen Yu narrowed his eyes. "Give it a try."

Shen Qingci stood up and walked to the middle of the aisle.

She took a deep breath and closed her eyes.

Everyone in the carriage stared at her.

The next second, the shadow beneath her feet moved.

It slowly rose from the floor, condensing into a black, flat surface.

Shen Qingci opened her eyes.

She lifted her foot and gently stepped onto it.

The mass of black shadow sank slightly, but it did not dissipate, steadily supporting her.

She lifted her other foot.

Her entire person stood on top of it.

The shadow had completely become a floorboard beneath Shen Qingci's feet, bearing the weight of her body.

Wang Mengmeng's mouth fell wide open. "Senior! You... you... you can fly?!"

Shen Qingci shook her head. "It's not flying. It's just condensing the shadow into a physical form to place under my feet. When I walk, it supports me like a skateboard, saving effort, but it's still in contact with the ground..."

"If it's on the water's surface, it's the same. By letting the shadow touch the water and standing on the shadow, I won't sink."

Yang Kexin suddenly said, "Isn't that just 'Water Drifting'?"

Shen Qingci thought for a moment. "I suppose so. But it consumes physical strength, so I can't use it indefinitely."

Zhang Wanyue, in the driver's seat, also chimed in, "Then can you also run as fast as Lin Yue?"

Shen Qingci felt a bit helpless. "I don't know how Lin Yue does it, but the shadow doesn't provide any propulsion for me."

She lifted her feet, letting the shadow fall back to the floor.

"It only makes my footing more stable. If I really want to run, I still have to rely on myself."

Chen Yu narrowed his eyes. "Senior, how long can you last standing on the shadow?"

Shen Qingci made an estimate and spoke seriously, "I think... I should be able to hold on for about ten minutes..."

"That's great!"

Wang Mengmeng shouted excitedly, "Then we can also open Treasure Chests!"

Yang Kexin's eyes also lit up. "Next time we see a Treasure Chest, Senior can just step on her shadow, head over, and snatch it up!"

Lu Xiaoyu even said softly, "Senior Qingci is really amazing..."

Shen Qingci shook her head and patted Lu Xiaoyu's head. "I'm not that amazing. When we see the next Treasure Chest, someone will have to go and try it..."

Laughter filled the carriage, and the atmosphere suddenly lightened significantly.

But following that.

An hour passed.

Two hours passed.

Three hours passed.

Outside the window, the torrential rain still poured, and the giant waves still surged.

But not a single one of those black dots appeared again.

Wang Mengmeng leaned against the window, her eyes almost aching from staring. "Even with 5.1 vision, I can't handle staring like this! Brother Chen Yu, can I apply for a break..."

"No, keep staring. Don't you always brag about your 5.1 vision? How can you not handle this little bit of intensity?"

Chen Yu lay on a nearby chair while Deng Yuxin massaged his legs, looking out the window.

Yang Kexin also rubbed her stiff neck. "There couldn't have been only that one, right?"

Deng Yuxin muttered softly, "What gives... all that excitement for nothing..."

Zuo Shi narrowed her eyes. "That shouldn't be right. Class Monitor—"

Zhang Wanyue was focused on driving and was startled for a moment. "Hmm?"

"Class Monitor, stop the car for a moment."

"Stop the car? Now?"

"Yes, just for a little while."

Zhang Wanyue glanced in the rearview mirror; Chen Yu nodded, so she slowly decelerated and pulled the car over to the side of the road.

Zuo Shi pointed out the window.

"Look over there."

Everyone looked in the direction she was pointing.

At the edge of the highway, patches of green things were floating on the water.

Wang Mengmeng blinked. "Isn't that kelp?"

Deng Yuxin was also stunned for a moment. "Wait, I just realized too, why are there so many things from the sea here?"

Li Meng Yao frowned. "Could it be that the sides of the highway aren't wilderness or rivers, but the sea?!!!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the carriage fell silent for a few seconds.

Everyone looked out the window in unison.

In the heavy rain, both sides of the highway were a vast, boundless expanse of grayish-white water.

There were no trees, no buildings, and no traces of any land.

There was only a single straight highway piercing through the front and back—

Zuo Shi said softly, "I'll go investigate. You guys wait for me..."

Lu Xiaoyu tugged at her sleeve. "Sister Zuo Shi, it's very scary outside..."

Zuo Shi turned her head, her heart softening.

"It's okay, Xiaoyu."

"I'll just go out for a moment, touch that kelp, and come right back."

"You guys wait for me in the car."

Only then did Lu Xiaoyu slowly let go.

Zuo Shi nodded.

She stood up and was about to head out.

"Wait a moment."

Zhang Wanyue pulled a bundle of rope from the Public Backpack and walked over.

"Tie this on."

Zuo Shi was taken aback.

Zhang Wanyue handed her the rope and said calmly, "The waves are big outside. Don't get swept away; one must be prepared for everything."

Zuo Shi took the rope and glanced down at it.

Then the corners of her mouth curled up.

"The Class Monitor is still the most thoughtful."

She wrapped the rope around her waist twice and tied a sturdy knot, with the other end secured inside the vehicle.

"Be careful, Zuo Shi."

Zuo Shi nodded.

She turned around and took a deep breath.

She pushed open the car door.

The next second, the torrential rain accompanied by a wild wind instantly poured into the carriage!

Wang Mengmeng, who was standing closest to the door, got a face full of water and retreated with a scream!

"Holy crap! The rain is so heavy!"

Just then, a mass of black shadow rose from the floor and quickly spread out at the car door!

"..."

"Senior, that's not fair! How come I'm the only one getting soaked!"