Yuan Ming pushed the pole forward, causing the wooden plank beneath his feet to move rapidly. He occasionally looked back, relieved that the tentacle-like black shadow did not reappear.

He dared not relax and continued to push the pole quickly, using his driving technique to assist him. Soon, he completely left the area where anomalies occurred and unknowingly arrived near the center of Qianlu Lake, where Huo Chan'er wanted to go.

In the mist ahead, a faint shadow could be seen, resembling an island. Yuan Ming looked at the little creature perched on his shoulder with confusion.

However, Huo Chan'er had lost the excitement she had before and nervously looked around. The vortex and the black tentacles had frightened her.