Chapter 288: "Splendor of Heaven
In the instant the lightning struck, the entire pitch-dark sea was illuminated for a moment, the lightning descending as if it were cleaving through the sky's curtain, followed by a sudden torrential downpour.
"Whoosh—"
Raindrops fell rapidly, pattering on the deck with a "drip-drop" sound.
Ming'an didn't continue to observe; he found a staircase leading upstairs and hurried up to avoid getting drenched by the sudden downpour.
...So the darkness was caused by a sudden thunderstorm, not some reason from the Underworld.
But it must be said, a sudden storm is quite ominous for a sea voyage. Many maritime accidents begin with a sudden downpour.
As the rain fell, those who were smoking and enjoying the breeze on deck no longer dared to stay on the unprotected deck. They turned back, gathering together and rushing into the cabin below, like a dark torrent pouring into the ship's hold.