Chapter 745: The Horizon

"Bai Ye, what do you think we should do next?" a soldier asked.

Bai Ye was silent for a moment, thinking about this question in his heart. He knew that they had to find a safe shelter to ensure the safety of everyone. However, where should they go in this vast ocean?

"Let's sail in this direction first to see if we can find land or other ships." Bai Ye said, "As long as we don't give up, there will always be hope."

The soldiers nodded in agreement. They knew that the most important thing now was to unite and face difficulties together. Only in this way can they find hope of survival in this sea.

The fishing boat moved slowly in the night, and the waves gently hit the hull. The soldiers sat in the cabin, talking in a low voice or praying silently, all looking for inner comfort and strength in their own way.

Bai Ye stood at the bow, looking forward with a firm gaze. He knew that as a leader, he must always remain calm and firm to lead the soldiers out of trouble.

However, as the voyage deepened, they did not find any traces of land or ships. On the contrary, they seemed to have entered a more dangerous sea area. The waves here were more turbulent, as if they would swallow them at any time.

"Bai Ye, what should we do?" a soldier asked nervously.

Bai Ye held the rudder tightly, and his heart was full of anxiety. He knew that their current situation was very critical and he had to find a solution as soon as possible.

"Don't panic, let's see if there are any islands around that can shelter from the wind." Bai Ye said.

Upon hearing this, the soldiers began to carefully observe the surrounding sea area. However, there seemed to be no trace of any islands in this sea area. They could only drift helplessly on the sea, waiting for the judgment of fate.

At this moment, a roar suddenly came from the sea in the distance. Bai Ye looked up and saw a huge freighter heading towards them.

"Look! It's a freighter!" A soldier shouted excitedly.

Bai Ye was also happy in his heart, and he knew that this might be their only life-saving straw. He quickly directed the soldiers to prepare signal lights and flags, trying to send a distress signal to the freighter.

However, the freighter did not seem to notice their presence. It continued to move forward, as if it was carrying out some important mission.

"What should we do? It's leaving!" a soldier shouted anxiously.

Bai Ye's heart sank, he knew they couldn't just give up. He quickly picked up the signal light and began to send a distress signal to the freighter in Morse code.

Fortunately, the crew on the freighter seemed to notice their signal. They began to adjust their course and headed towards the fishing boat.

"We are saved!" a soldier shouted excitedly.

Bai Ye also breathed a sigh of relief, he knew they finally had a chance to leave this dangerous sea. He quickly commanded the soldiers to prepare for the rescue and wait for the freighter to approach.

As the freighter gradually approached, the soldiers gradually relaxed. They began to hug each other and celebrate this hard-won turnaround.

However, just as they were about to board the freighter, a sudden change made them fall into despair again. Suddenly, a huge column of smoke rose from the freighter, followed by a violent explosion.

"No! The freighter exploded!" a soldier shouted in horror.

Bai Ye looked at the cargo ship that exploded in the distance, and his heart was filled with a sense of powerlessness. He knew that the hope they had just gained was shattered again. They could only drift helplessly on the sea, waiting for an unknown fate.

In despair and helplessness, Bai Ye suddenly took out a shabby piano from a hidden corner of the fishing boat. The appearance of this piano shocked and puzzled the soldiers. They gathered around and looked curiously at this instrument that seemed incompatible with the current environment.

"Bai Ye, what are you doing..." a soldier asked in confusion.

Bai Ye did not answer, he just walked to the piano silently and gently opened the piano cover. His fingers jumped on the keys, playing a melodious and mysterious melody.

As the melody sounded, the originally calm sea surface suddenly rippled. The soldiers were surprised to find that the fishing boat began to move slowly, as if being pulled by some mysterious force.

"What's going on?" Another soldier widened his eyes and looked at everything in front of him in disbelief.

Bai Ye did not stop playing, his eyes were full of determination and hope. He knew that this piano might be their only life-saving straw. He had to play with all his strength to lead the soldiers out of trouble.

As the melody deepened, the speed of the fishing boat became faster and faster. It passed through the surging waves and rushed in one direction. The soldiers held on to the side of the boat tightly, full of expectations and uneasiness. They didn't know where this piano would lead them, but in any case, it was an opportunity worth trying.

Finally, after a difficult voyage, the fishing boat slowly approached the shore. The soldiers jumped off the boat one after another, and the feeling of being on the ground made them feel extremely solid and at ease.

However, when they looked around, they found that this was not a safe refuge. Instead, they were on an isolated island surrounded by the vast sea and dense jungle.

"Where are we... where are we?" a soldier asked in horror.

Bai Ye looked around, and his heart was full of doubts and uneasiness. But he knew that the most important thing now was to stay calm and firm so that he could lead the soldiers to deal with possible crises.

"Don't panic, let's see if there are any resources here that can be used." Bai Ye said.

The soldiers nodded one after another, and they began to search for resources on the isolated island. However, when they went deep into the jungle, they were horrified to find that there were many tigers wandering around here.

"Tiger! There are tigers here!" A soldier shouted in horror.

The soldiers were frightened and retreated one after another when they heard this. They knew that tigers were the overlords in this jungle, and any creature that dared to challenge its authority would face a catastrophe.

"Don't panic, we have to find a way to deal with these tigers." Bai Ye quickly came to his senses and began to think about countermeasures.

However, the tigers did not seem to give them any chance. They began to approach the soldiers, with a ferocious light flashing in their eyes.

"What should we do? What should we do?" The soldiers shouted in horror.

Bai Ye clenched his fists tightly, and his heart was full of anger and helplessness. He knew that their current situation was very critical and they had to find a solution as soon as possible. However, what could they do in the face of these ferocious tigers? At this moment, Bai Ye suddenly thought of a solution. He quickly ran to the piano and began to play another passionate melody. As the melody sounded, the tigers began to calm down, and the ferocious light in their eyes gradually dissipated.

"What...what's going on?" The soldiers looked at everything in front of them in surprise.

Bai Ye did not stop playing, he continued to soothe the tigers with melody. He knew that this piano might have some mysterious power that could affect the emotions and behaviors of the surrounding creatures.

Finally, after some efforts, the tigers began to retreat gradually and eventually disappeared into the depths of the jungle. The soldiers breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that they had finally gotten rid of the threat of the tigers temporarily.

However, life on the isolated island is not easy. The soldiers have to face various difficulties such as food shortages and lack of water. They began to search for edible plants and animals everywhere, trying to find hope for survival on this isolated island.

Bai Ye used the power of the piano to try to establish contact with the creatures on the isolated island. He found that by playing different melodies, he could affect the emotions and behaviors of different creatures. This surprised and excited him, because he knew that this might be the key to their survival on this isolated island.

However, as time went on, the soldiers began to feel tired and desperate. They didn't know how big this isolated island was, nor did they know if they could find a way out here. They began to complain and quarrel with each other, and some even began to question Bai Ye's leadership ability.

Faced with the soldiers' doubts and dissatisfaction, Bai Ye felt extremely painful and helpless. He knew that as a leader, he must always remain calm and firm in order to lead the soldiers out of trouble. However, during the difficult days of survival on the isolated island, he also began to feel powerless.

Just then, an unexpected discovery rekindled the soldiers' hope. They found an ancient map in a hidden corner of the isolated island, which marked a secret passage to the outside world.

"We are saved!" A soldier shouted excitedly.

Bai Ye also showed a long-lost smile, knowing that this might be their only chance to leave the isolated island. He quickly organized the soldiers to prepare their luggage and food, ready to leave the island along the secret passage on the map.

However, when they set out on the journey to the secret passage, they found that the road was full of unknowns and dangers. They had to face steep mountain roads, turbulent rivers and ferocious beasts. Every step was full of hardships and challenges.

After a long trek and struggling to survive, the soldiers finally found a relatively safe place to rest. They sat exhausted on a boulder, panting heavily, and their clothes were soaked with sweat.

"Bai Ye, we have to find something to eat. If we continue like this, we may not be able to hold on." A soldier said weakly.

Bai Ye nodded, knowing that the soldiers were hungry and tired at the moment. However, on this isolated island, the food they could find was very limited. He looked around and his eyes finally fell on a tiger not far away.

It was a tiger that had just been disturbed by them and fled, and was now lying in the shade of a tree to rest. It was huge, with clear muscle lines, and looked extremely ferocious. However, in the eyes of the soldiers, it has now become a delicious dinner.

"Let's... let's roast the tiger and eat it." A soldier swallowed his saliva and said with courage.

The soldiers were excited when they heard it. They knew that the tiger's meat was delicious and rich in nutrients, which was the energy source they needed most at the moment. However, facing such a ferocious beast, how should they start?

Bai Ye was silent for a moment, and his heart was full of hesitation and uneasiness. However, he knew more clearly that if he didn't find food as soon as possible, the soldiers might lose their lives due to hunger. He took a deep breath and made a decision.

"Okay, let's roast it and eat it. But everyone should be careful, tigers are not easy to deal with." Bai Ye said.

The soldiers nodded one after another, and they began to prepare tools to kill the tiger. They found some sharp stones and sticks and tried to make simple weapons. However, facing a huge tiger, these simple tools were obviously far from enough.

At this moment, Bai Ye thought of the mysterious piano again. He quickly ran to the piano and began to play an exciting melody. As the melody sounded, the tiger began to become restless. It looked around, as if looking for the source of the sound.

"Everyone get ready, now!" Bai Ye shouted.

The soldiers quickly picked up their weapons and approached the tiger. They approached the tiger cautiously, trying to find a suitable opportunity to attack. However, the tiger was very vigilant. It kept an eye on the soldiers' movements and was ready to escape once it found danger.

At this moment, Bai Ye suddenly changed the melody. He played a soft and melodious song to try to calm the tiger's emotions. The tiger really began to calm down, relaxed its vigilance, and began to listen to the melody quietly.

The soldiers seized the opportunity and quickly approached the tiger. One of the soldiers leaped up and hit the tiger's head with the stick in his hand. The tiger screamed but did not fall down immediately. It roared angrily and tried to break free from the soldiers' siege.

However, the soldiers were already furious at this moment, and they attacked the tiger one after another. After a fierce fight, the tiger finally fell to the ground and stopped moving.

The soldiers cheered, and they finally had a delicious dinner. They began to work together, some were responsible for dealing with the tiger's body, and some were responsible for finding firewood and seasonings. With the efforts of everyone, a golden and fragrant tiger soon appeared in front of them.

The soldiers sat together, eating the roasted tiger meat with big mouthfuls, and their faces were filled with satisfied and happy smiles. This was the most unforgettable dinner they had spent on the isolated island, and it was also the moment when they regained hope and strength.

However, when they finished dinner, they found a new problem. That is, how to deal with the tiger's body and the remaining roasted meat? They knew that if they were not handled properly, more wild animals might be attracted.

After thinking for a while, Bai Ye decided to dig a deep pit nearby to bury the tiger's body and the remaining barbecue. The soldiers nodded in agreement and began to dig the deep pit. After some effort, they finally buried the tiger's body and barbecue tightly.

As night fell, the soldiers sat around the campfire. They began to review the experience and gains of the day, and also began to think about the next plan.

"Bai Ye, what should we do next?" asked a soldier.

Bai Ye was silent for a moment and said, "We have to continue looking for the secret passage. Only by finding it can we leave this isolated island."

The soldiers nodded in agreement. They knew that although life on the isolated island was full of unknowns and challenges, as long as they united and worked together, they would be able to find a way out.

In the following days, the soldiers continued to move forward along the secret passage on the map. They crossed the dense jungle, climbed over the steep mountains, and crossed the turbulent river. Every step was full of hardships and challenges, but they never gave up hope.

On the way, they encountered all kinds of beasts and difficulties. However, under the leadership of Bai Ye, they were always able to find ways to deal with them. They used the power of the piano to appease the beasts, used the surrounding environment to set traps, and used each other's wisdom and courage to overcome difficulties.

Finally, after a difficult trek, they finally found the secret passage leading to the outside world. It was a path hidden in the dense jungle. Although it was narrow and tortuous, it could lead to the outside world.

The soldiers cheered and jumped, and they finally saw the hope of leaving the isolated island. They began to move forward along the path, and every step was full of expectation and excitement.

However, when they were about to walk out of the jungle, they suddenly heard a fierce gunshot. They were surprised to find that the place they were in was actually an illegal hunting area. Those gunshots came from the hands of those greedy hunters.