Such a situation made Ye Qing's heart skip a beat. After running so far, could it be that all his efforts would be in vain in this final stretch? If he surfaced now, it would be over; he would definitely be swept away by the current.
In his panic, Ye Qing instinctively flailed his arms everywhere, like a drowning person trying to grab a life-saving straw. Unexpectedly, at this critical moment, he caught hold of a large rock. Without thinking, he clung desperately to the rock.
In that brief moment, he surfaced!
A glance revealed he had reached the riverbank, and the rock he was holding was conveniently jutting out from the shore.
This situation allowed Ye Qing to catch his breath. After struggling for so long, he finally reached the riverbank. He clung to the rock, rested in the water for a moment, and then slowly climbed ashore while holding the rock.
