Ghost-Faced Four-Legged Fish

"This is a Bone-Gnawing Water Fungus Spider. Don't let their small size fool you—if a swarm of them latches onto you, you'll be in serious trouble. They'll crawl in and out of your body.

Have you ever seen ants break down food? It'll be like that!" Sun Chengshan explained, sending chills down everyone's spine.

"What do we do, Master?" He Tie asked nervously, sweat beading on his forehead.

He was doing relatively well. The female disciples in the group seemed to have an instinctive fear of these spiders. Every one of them had gone pale and trembled all over, too frightened to speak.

Wang Yu also found it troublesome. These water fungus spiders had an enormous population on the seabed.

Only a small portion had been washed ashore this time, yet their numbers were already astonishing, nearly carpeting the ground.

Several inexperienced Martial Artists had already fallen victim to them. Entangled by the water fungus spiders, they collapsed to the ground and let out agonized screams.

Their bodies were being broken down and devoured by the spiders. No one could save them under such circumstances.

And if these swarms of water fungus spiders were not contained and rushed into the town, it would likely become an unprecedented catastrophe.

"Don't worry too much." Seeing the disciples' panic, Sun Chengshan added.

"Although these water fungus spiders look frightening, they can't stay away from the ocean for long. If they don't receive seawater within five minutes, their bodily functions will wither away. That's why they can't enter the island town.

Otherwise, during past tides, our island town would have long since been overrun by these water fungus spiders. How could it have survived until now?"

Only then did everyone's emotions ease.

There were simply too many bizarre and terrifying species in the ocean. Just a few surfacing were enough to open one's eyes.

And just as Sun Chengshan had said, after five minutes, the water fungus spiders toppled over one after another, belly-up and motionless in the sand.

Curled up, they looked as though they had been baked dry by a heat source.

"These water fungus spiders are good stuff too. Gather as many as you can!" Sun Chengshan hurriedly said.

A few Martial Artists had already gotten ahead of the rest and were collecting the shriveled water fungus spiders scattered across the ground.

Hearing this, everyone else sprang into action as well.

This was practically picking up money. Even the female disciples who felt the strongest aversion gritted their teeth and began gathering them.

As Wang Yu collected them, he also kept an eye on the situation around the Garrison Commander.

He even spotted the Security Bureau director, Zheng Anbang, along with his most prominent subordinate, Security Team Captain Zhou Dalong.

The stern saber-wielding man who had arrested Feiyingmen Hall Master Gu Hongming on the spot back then.

They were not far from where Wang Yu and the others stood.

It was clear that the officials and military Martial Artists were not focused on the water fungus spiders covering the ground, but were all staring intently at the wandering strange fish.

Sun Chengshan had clearly noticed Zheng Anbang as well and took the initiative to approach him.

During their conversation, Wang Yu vaguely caught some information about the strange fish.

It was called a Ghost-Faced Four-Legged Fish. It was believed to dwell five thousand meters beneath the sea, and it had come ashore during the tides before—but only three times.

This year was the fourth.

An adult Ghost-Faced Four-Legged Fish possessed terrifying destructive power. Once bitten or struck by its tail, even a Martial Artist at the Body Tempering Sixth Level could not escape broken bones and severe injuries!

Thus, both Director Zheng Anbang and the Garrison Commander wore exceedingly grim expressions.

"I'm going." Zhou Dalong suddenly spoke.

With a long saber in hand, his cultivation had already reached the Body Tempering Sixth Level. Only the final polishing remained before Body Tempering Great Perfection; it was merely a matter of time.

He was going to assist the Garrison Commander in dealing with this Ghost-Faced Four-Legged Fish.

On the other side, two armored military soldiers holding iron spears also stepped forward from the Garrison Commander's side and headed toward the Ghost-Faced Four-Legged Fish.

Sensing the threat, the Ghost-Faced Four-Legged Fish immediately turned ferocious and let out a strange cry like an infant wailing. It was sheer noise pollution, making one's chest feel stifled and their whole body uncomfortable.

Zhou Dalong nodded to the other two. "Greetings, Captain, Vice Captain."

They belonged to the island town's two violent enforcement systems.

One was the Military Department, the other the Security Bureau. By system, neither side held direct superior-subordinate authority over the other.

"Mm." Captain Lu Feng nodded as well. He appeared older and more steady.

Vice Captain Lu Xiaochu, on the other hand, looked like a young lad. His eyes were lively as he studied the Ghost-Faced Four-Legged Fish in the distance.

This was his first time seeing such a bizarre creature since arriving at Island Town 732. More than anything, he found it novel.

"Uncle, this Silver Belt Sea really is interesting. These strange fellows probably only exist here," Lu Xiaochu said with a smile.

"Xiaochu, don't be careless. This Ghost-Faced Four-Legged Fish is already an adult and extremely dangerous. Even I can't guarantee victory," Lu Feng said gravely, his expression stern.

"Got it, Uncle." Lu Xiaochu's smile vanished.

"Later, make sure to watch out for its bite and tail. Don't let your guard down. If it bites you, the consequences will be unthinkable!" As Lu Feng spoke, he raised the great iron spear in his hand.

He swung it twice, and deep, muffled whistles tore through the air, exploding like distant thunder. Its weight was plainly immense.

The next moment, the Ghost-Faced Four-Legged Fish charged at the three of them first, opening its mouth to bite.

The three immediately clashed with it.

The silver spear in young Lu Xiaochu's hands drifted lightly through the air, like a silver serpent dancing without end.

On the other side, Zhou Dalong's saber techniques were fierce and swift, brimming with killing intent and no less formidable.

But the strongest among them was the older captain.

His great iron spear focused on sweeping smashes. Qi and Blood surged through his entire body, and as he opened and closed his movements in broad strokes, black winds swept forth. He was like a war god, his combat power clearly surpassing Lu Xiaochu and Zhou Dalong beside him.

It was precisely because of his powerful suppression that the Ghost-Faced Four-Legged Fish was beaten back again and again, unable to lift its head.

Lu Xiaochu and Zhou Dalong both understood well that Captain Lu Feng was the centerpiece of this battle. At most, they could only provide support and suppression.

Three men and one strange fish fought until sand flew and stones scattered, the spectacle immense.

"So strong!" Wang Yu watched from afar, utterly absorbed.

The three of them were undoubtedly first-rate powerhouses in Island Town 732.

Even a renowned martial hall master like Sun Chengshan had to step aside before them.

In terms of combat power, Sun Chengshan could only be considered a second-tier expert in the island town.

The peerless spear and saber techniques left onlookers dazzled and their blood racing.

Even Sun Chengshan himself watched with gleaming eyes.

As the saying went, amateurs watched the spectacle, while experts watched the craft. The deeper one's cultivation, the more clearly one could see just how exquisite the spear and saber techniques being displayed were.

The Ghost-Faced Four-Legged Fish's flesh and hide were tougher than imagination.

The three men's spearpoints and saber blades struck and pierced its horny outer skin, yet they actually rang out like refined iron colliding. Even when sparks flew, they could not completely pierce that thick hide, leaving only faint marks upon it.

Only after repeated grinding did bloodstains finally emerge.

In the end, after expending the strength of nine oxen and two tigers, the three finally stabbed the Ghost-Faced Four-Legged Fish full of holes and wore it to death.

"Even three people with such formidable combat power had such a difficult time. What kind of creature is this strange fish made of?!"

Impervious to blades and spears, untouched by water and fire.

This strange fish, which lived five thousand meters beneath the sea, redefined the word "monster" for Wang Yu.