At Vivian's words, everyone looked in the direction she pointed.
Within the crimson mist, beneath the sea beside the railway tracks, a massive shadow could vaguely be seen writhing.
Countless fine red rootlets extended from the shadow, connecting to the Blood Crystal Coral on the tracks like blood vessels.
The shadow's outline beneath the sea was so enormous that even the portion exposed above the water rivaled the train's locomotive, making Chen Kong and the others draw sharp breaths.
"A level-three Overlord-class Star Beast."
Chen Kong swallowed, gripping the burning Void Weaver tightly in his right hand as he finally understood everything.
"No wonder those corals were so hard to deal with. An Overlord-class Star Beast has been continuously supplying them with energy."
Compared to Chen Kong's grave tone, Liu Ma was far more carefree.
He stared at the constantly writhing shadow beneath the sea, then glanced at the injured Chen Kong and Vivian beside him before suddenly grinning.
He then wiped the blood from his face, rolled his shoulders, and his gaze sharpened.
"What's there to fear? We're already here!"
At a time like this, he could no longer afford to be tender toward women.
After all, they were grasshoppers tied to the same rope now. They had to make use of every bit of strength they could.
"Qianhuan, cover me!"
"Vivian, keep looking for an opening from the side!"
"Chen Kong, find a chance to deal with all the nodes on the surface first!"
"No problem, Uncle! I'll let you see what I can do today~"
Ying Qianhuan gripped her silver-glinting short blade, her pink ponytail carving a crisp arc through the air.
Before her words had even faded, the distant Blood Crystal Coral suddenly let out a piercing shriek.
The next second, even more Star Beasts poured