This consciousness is exceptionally powerful, not human, for human consciousness lacks such might and focus.
It resembles the awareness of a monstrous entity. Qin Feng could feel the consciousness controlling the concentrated spiritual energy brimming with ferocity, a bloodthirsty and murderous aura that sent an involuntary shiver down his spine.
At this moment, Qin Feng was on high alert. The mutual attack and defense formation had focused all its defenses on him. He didn't know when the powerful crisis in the sky would strike. He could only do his utmost to ensure he had no regrets.
In truth, without the domineering aura in the sky even needing to act, Qin Feng already knew he was doomed. If the other party wished to kill him, even with the mutual attack and defense formation and the assistance of over 300 super Red Alert soldiers, he would be no match. He felt as if he were facing an immortal, or even a being beyond an immortal. Before it, he was like an ant.
Yet, even so, he could not surrender without a fight.
Seeing that the powerful consciousness in the sky remained motionless, Qin Feng couldn't help but speak, "I don't know if you can understand me, but I still want to tell you that I have no ill intentions in coming here. I merely wished to break free from the constraints of the previous region. I only want to enhance my strength in this area and do not wish to be an enemy to any creature here. The powerful monsters I killed were because they intended to attack me first. If you are displeased with my presence in this region, I can leave immediately."
As Qin Feng finished speaking, the black spiritual energy in the sky gradually formed a mystical, large mouth.
This mouth moved as if speaking, but emitted no sound.
This bizarre scene didn't last long before the mouth's voice came through, exceptionally loud, audible throughout the entire region. The words spoken by this mouth were identical to Qin Feng's, as if it were a parrot mimicking his speech.
Qin Feng, not understanding why the other party was doing this, asked again, "Do you not understand what I'm saying? If our languages are incompatible, it's alright. Just speak your language first, and I can purchase a language translator. Any language that exists in this universe can be translated, and then we can communicate."
This time, the large mouth in the sky offered no response. It changed again, becoming smaller and more refined.
Simultaneously, a large black eye appeared in the sky, slowly opening and fixing its gaze upon Qin Feng. An immense pressure instantly bore down on Qin Feng, making it difficult for him to breathe, as if a peerless expert had pinned an ordinary person to the ground. Qin Feng had no room to resist.
Even with all the defensive power of the mutual attack and defense formation concentrated on him, facing such overwhelming pressure, Qin Feng could only kneel on the deck of the ship, unable to straighten up.
This pressure far surpassed the cultivation of the Mahayana stage. Qin Feng believed that the powerful consciousness in the sky must originate from an immortal or a being beyond. Such immense strength exceeded his wildest imagination.
Fighting against it in terms of power, even escaping was impossible.
However, Qin Feng had no regrets. To save Ye Shen, he had to absorb the power within the pearl-shaped protection. Now, the backlash effect of that treasure had arrived, and he could only await death.
But before that, he could transmit a message. He wanted to tell 204 that he might not be able to make it. On the brink of death, he could only tell 204 to take care of himself. If he couldn't save Ye Shen, he at least had to ensure 204's survival. He couldn't reach them, but he had to send out the message so that 204 wouldn't fight in despair.
Therefore, Qin Feng focused his consciousness in his mind, intending to privately message 204 about his current predicament.
But at that very moment, the mouth in the sky spoke.
"I can understand what you are saying. Although your language is different from mine, after recognition, I can discern your meaning. I do not know why you have come here, but I must tell you, there is no way out in this region. You can only return the way you came."
After saying this, the terrifying pressure suddenly lessened, and Qin Feng let out a long sigh of relief.
He looked up at the eye in the sky and casually said, "Since that's the case, I will return then."
With that, Qin Feng prepared to turn back.
But the mouth in the sky spoke again, "Since you have come here, do you think you can leave so easily? If you wish to go, you can, but take me with you."
Hearing this, Qin Feng was utterly perplexed. He looked up at the eye in the sky and then said, "Your Excellency, your strength is millions of times greater than mine. Who can stop you if you wish to leave? Why do you need my help?"
Hearing this, the mouth in the sky replied, "I am sealed here. Only by breaking the seal can I leave this place. Therefore, I require your assistance. However, with your current strength, you are incapable of breaking my seal. Thus, you must make a promise and sign a contract with me. When your strength reaches the immortal level one day, you must fulfill this agreement, or you will suffer endless pain and torment. Only then can I let you leave."
Hearing this, Qin Feng began to ponder. He knew that whoever could seal this entity must be incredibly powerful. Therefore, breaking this seal would be akin to finding trouble for himself. Even if he reached the immortal level, it seemed there were beings even higher than immortals.
At the very least, this being was far beyond the immortal level.
With this thought, Qin Feng asked, "Surely many people have come to this region before and signed such contracts with you? Since they couldn't break the seal, why do you believe I have the ability to?"
The mouth in the sky said, "I did not say you have the ability, but to leave here, you must agree to my terms. There have been 2,784 people who signed contracts with me. Of them, 2,362 have died, never reaching the immortal level. The vast majority of the remaining individuals are barely surviving, unable to reach the immortal level in their lifetime, and thus unable to fulfill their contracts. Two others reached the immortal level and fulfilled their contractual obligations, but their abilities were insufficient, and they ultimately failed. As punishment, I reclaimed their souls and punished them according to the contract. Do you wish to see their miserable state?"
As he finished speaking, a consciousness descended from the sky and instantly entered Qin Feng's mind.
He saw two individuals in extreme agony, wailing and undergoing brutal torture.
This pain caused Qin Feng to vomit directly.
In an instant, Qin Feng's entire body was drenched in sweat.