Apocalypse - Evil Shelter System

This island has not been developed and still retains its original appearance. The island is covered with dense trees and bushes, and the sea is a deep blue. Under the setting sun, it is incredibly beautiful. Alex can even see colorful coral reefs and schools of fish swimming in the water.

The entire island is surrounded by cliffs, with layers upon layers of rugged terrain. Rocky formations rise and fall on the sea surface, creating a natural barrier that encircles the entire island. Ordinary boats cannot get close. The towering and steep cliffs, along with underwater rocks, pose a constant threat of shipwreck.

Moreover, the surrounding waters of the island are filled with many hidden currents, resembling whirlpools that can instantly engulf and destroy small vessels. Alex, looking at the marked location on the map, felt a bit puzzled. According to the description, this island should be Mermaid Island.

However, what Alex saw in reality seemed somewhat different from the description. Even compared to the photos on the map, there were noticeable discrepancies. Except for a few symbolic landmarks, many places had changed significantly.

Alex thoroughly studied all the islands in the Shallow Shoals Archipelago as described on the map. He found that this island, while somewhat similar to the description of Mermaid Island, was completely different from the other islands.

According to the map annotations, safely entering Mermaid Island was an extremely challenging task. Recklessly attempting to enter with a fishing boat could easily result in a collision with rocks in the shallow areas, leading to shipwreck. Furthermore, without knowledge of the entrance to Mermaid Island, climbing over the steep and towering natural cliffs would be impossible for the average person.

Alex glanced at the sky. Although there was a risk of ships sinking when entering Mermaid Island, it was already dusk, and the sun was about to set. There were no other islands visible around, not even the shadows of other islands.

Under these circumstances, even if Mermaid Island was dangerous, Alex had no choice but to rest here for the night. Without navigation experience and without the sun as a reference, Alex felt he could end up sailing to Japan.

With Alex's powerful physique and a set of skills, the hazardous geographical environment didn't pose much threat. What worried him the most was getting lost at sea. If he were truly lost in the vast ocean, Alex might never find his way back.

As long as there was an island, Alex could summon City of Darkness on the spot, using the folding space of the Archfiend to return to the mainland. However, at sea, there was no place to construct City of Darkness!

Alex carefully reviewed the annotations about Mermaid Island. The entire island could only be entered through an arched opening, and it had to be during high tide for ships to safely reach the central area of Mermaid Island.

Legend had it that within the island, there was a mysterious spring that connected to a harbor. Some claimed to have seen mermaids swimming outside the harbor! That's why the island was named Mermaid Island.

Whether these legends were true or not, Alex didn't know. However, it seemed troublesome to enter Mermaid Island now.

Alex checked the tide situation. It was currently ebbing, making it impossible to enter the island center unless a miracle occurred. But Alex was not an ordinary person and would not rely on conventional methods.

For an ordinary person, the current situation might seem insurmountable. However, for Alex, with his extraordinary physique, overcoming countless difficulties with brute force was just another challenge! .net

Alex carefully guided the yacht onto a large rock, then dropped anchor on the spot, securing the boat next to the rock. With a powerful leap, he plunged directly into the seawater.

Even before the apocalypse, Alex was a swimming expert. Now, with his superhuman physique, he could easily outpace world swimming champions many times over. If not for concerns about mutated sea zombies or strange creatures in the water, Alex could have swum directly from the harbor to these islands.

Once in the water, Alex adjusted his breathing and accelerated towards Mermaid Island at a tremendous speed. With his exceptional swimming ability and teleportation skills, he could effortlessly evade underwater currents or any anomalies in the sea.

The dangers surrounding Mermaid Island posed no difficulty for Alex. Soon, he reached the arched entrance to the island.

Upon entering the harbor, Alex immediately sensed that he had stepped into another world. The sea became incredibly tranquil and serene. No treacherous currents, no lurking psychic disturbances. Instead, there was a faint tranquility and a primitive atmosphere.

Night had fallen, and the moon rose slowly in the sky. Countless stars glittered, casting a shimmering glow across the entire sea. Especially behind the arched mountain, the unique natural harbor of Mermaid Island, under the moon and stars, was breathtaking, resembling a paradise in the sea.

Golden sand beaches, crystal-clear azure waters revealing the ocean floor, leisurely swimming schools of fish, and a myriad of colorful shells and coral.

Throughout the beach and harbor, there were no signs of human-made disruptions. Everything retained its pristine and untouched appearance.

This was a natural island untouched by human footprints, a place where everything was pure and beautiful. The air seemed to carry the scent of the primeval.

Alex passed through the arched mountain and entered the natural harbor. At this moment, a faint yet enchanting song suddenly emanated from the darkness. The melodic and harmonious voice, clear and delightful, resembled celestial music that captivated anyone who heard it.

Alex inclined his ear to listen and discovered that the song originated from the island. Though intermittent, it seemed to be coming closer. Alex could determine that the source of the voice was not far away.

"Could there be someone on the island?" Alex's face lit up with joy. Judging by the voice, it sounded like a woman, beautiful and captivating.

Hovering above the water's surface, Alex listened quietly to the song. It wasn't like the popular music from the pre-apocalyptic era, nor was it like a folk song. It resembled light music, lacking lyrics and featuring only subtle intonations—crisp, pleasing, and somewhat elegant and profound.

Upon closer inspection, one could sense a feeling of loneliness and longing in the melody. Just listening to the voice made Alex's entire body feel warm.

After a while, Alex suppressed the palpitations in his heart, then proceeded to swim slowly towards the island. This time, he moved cautiously, resembling a frog, paddling slowly towards the shore.

Swimming and observing the surroundings simultaneously, Alex took note that since there was a sound, there must be humans or some special creatures on the island. Without a clear understanding, Alex didn't intend to act recklessly.