Journey to the Mysterious Sea

The atmosphere in the military camp was so solemn that it seemed like ice and frost had frozen in it. Every breath of air seemed to be tightly bound by the heavy atmosphere, making it extremely difficult to breathe. Emperor Lin Ling stood proudly, straight as a pine tree. His figure was like a majestic mountain, exuding an indestructible aura of majesty, giving people an unshakable strong feeling. His whole body was filled with a powerful aura of majesty without anger, as if his existence itself was an invisible but extremely oppressive existence, making the people around him lower their heads involuntarily, not daring to look at him.

His deep eyes were like a bottomless lake, with a mysterious atmosphere in the calm. At this moment, he quietly cast his eyes on Wang Xunhai, and his eyes seemed to have the power to penetrate people's hearts, making people feel a sense of awe involuntarily. The emotions revealed in his eyes were extremely complicated, and the praise seemed to contain a deep recognition of Wang Xunhai's past performance. Recalling Wang Xunhai's heroic posture on the battlefield, every charge of his was full of fearless courage, and every decision he made showed extraordinary wisdom. These were deeply engraved in the heart of Emperor Lin Ling and became a solid source of his praise.

The doubts were like a fog, making it hard to understand. Perhaps it was a vague worry about the future development of the situation, or perhaps it was a slight doubt about whether Wang Xunhai could really take on the great responsibility of the earl's position. However, this doubt was not a lack of trust in Wang Xunhai, but an inevitable manifestation of a ruler's careful consideration and weighing of the entire situation.

The indescribable emotions mixed in it make people feel like they are in a cloud of mist, and it is difficult to understand them thoroughly. Perhaps it is a helpless sigh for the endless pain brought by the war, or a deep sorrow for the silent disappearance of countless lives, or perhaps a complex mood full of confusion and uncertainty about the future. These complex emotions are intertwined with each other, forming a deep and mysterious unique atmosphere, which makes people fall into deep contemplation.

Then, he sighed heavily, as if carrying a heavy burden and containing endless vicissitudes of life. This sigh seemed to slowly overflow from the deepest part of his soul, filled with countless emotions and endless helplessness about the world. Slowly, he said, "Haha, I will certainly not forget to reward you, Wang Xunhai, where are you in the wilderness?"

Wang Xunhai raised his head slightly, and a gleam of reminiscence flashed in his eyes. In that light, it seemed to carry countless precious memories of his time in the wilderness. His mind was like an old movie, constantly emerging with bits and pieces of the wilderness. It was a long period of time full of hardships and dangers, and every fragment was like a branding iron, deeply imprinted in his heart. In the wilderness, he experienced countless life-and-death tests, faced ferocious and brutal beasts, and encountered severe weather, but he never had the slightest intention of retreating. Although those days were full of suffering and torture, they also made his heart stronger, as tough as steel.

He calmly replied, "I live at the foot of Chiyang Mountain." There was no fluctuation in his voice, as if he was telling a very ordinary story. However, only he knew that behind this answer, there were countless stories and deep emotions hidden.

Emperor Lin Ling nodded slightly. His tone was firm and powerful. Every word fell like a heavy hammer, as if it contained an irresistible and powerful force. His voice reverberated throughout the military camp, and a sense of awe rose in people's hearts. He said, "From now on, you are the Earl of Chiyang. This is my reward for you." After saying that, he turned around and left without hesitation. His figure was as firm as a towering mountain, and his steps were steady and powerful. Every step he took seemed to step precisely on the pulse of the earth, making a dull and powerful sound. Only a resolute back was left, and that back seemed to announce to everyone that his decision was as indestructible as steel, and there would be no doubt or wavering.

Wang Xunhai stood there in a daze, his eyes full of doubt and dissatisfaction. He stared blankly at the receding figure of Emperor Lin Ling, his eyes revealing a trace of helplessness and speechlessness. Time seemed to be completely still at this moment, the whole world became unusually quiet, and only the sound of his heartbeat echoed clearly in his ears. After a long time, he slowly retracted his gaze, and there seemed to be a trace of unwillingness in his eyes, as if silently telling of his inner resentment and dissatisfaction. He took heavy steps and left this place step by step. The footsteps were dull and depressing, as if telling of his inner heaviness and loss. Every step seemed to be stepping hard on his own heart, making him feel extremely painful and tormented.

Wang Xunhai came to his brother's side. His brother's eyes were full of concern. His eyes were like warm sunshine, staring at Wang Xunhai closely, as if he wanted to see through all the pain and doubts in his heart. The brother asked softly, "You seem a little dissatisfied with this ending?"

Wang Xunhai frowned, his face full of resentment, his expression was like the heavy dark clouds before a storm, heavy and depressing. He said angrily: "You didn't give me any benefit at all, and you just made empty promises!" His voice was full of strong dissatisfaction and complaints, as if he wanted to vent all the anger in his heart.

Hearing this, the elder brother laughed. There seemed to be a deep meaning in his smile, which was hard to understand. A glimmer of wisdom flashed in his eyes, as if he had seen everything clearly. He said meaningfully: "This is the mentality of the superior. Even if you fight for him, he may not be sincere to you. However, you have to think positively. Before the expedition, you were just an ordinary Qi Refiner, unknown in this world, like an inconspicuous grain of sand. And now, you have the title of Earl. Although it seems that you have not gained any substantial benefits at present, this title of Earl is by no means useless. You can completely use this identity to seek benefits for yourself in some things. You know, the potential benefits that this identity can bring are immeasurable. It is like a magic key that can open many doors that were originally closed for you. Moreover, since Emperor Lin Ling has made this decision, he must have made some arrangements later."