Abyss Tentacle X Speaking Corpse

Abyss.

Standing on the edge and looking down.

A damp, cold, and sinister wind blew up from below. Kevin, who was standing on the edge, was slightly exposed to this wind and felt a silky, sticky, and nauseating sensation on his skin.

He couldn't help but frown and take a few steps back.

It was clearly a giant, bottomless pit, but when the sunlight shone down, the bottom seemed to be forever shrouded in deep darkness.

Only the very top edge seems to be visible when illuminated by sunlight.

Go a little deeper, and it's pitch black.

This is clearly abnormal.

"Does it feel uncomfortable to get close?"

Kevin turned to look at the Koala behind him.

The Koala nodded, his body trembling intermittently.

Of all the members of the Exploration Team, only Koala remained in the Chimeric Ant state because his desire for atonement prevented him from accepting Kevin's Cocoon of Rebirth and being reborn.

Such a body has certain benefits, but it also inevitably brings some drawbacks.

For example, Chimeric Ant are indeed creatures from the Dark Continent. Perhaps the previous Queen absorbed a large amount of human genes through artificial breeding, resulting in a huge change.

But the ant-like genes it Chimera Ant still bear the mark of the dangers of the Dark Continent.

Just like how even the Ant King, upon sensing the presence of the Phoenix and Little Wang, would retreat, feel fear, and tremble.

Even at his peak, he shouldn't be afraid.

This is a dangerous prediction brought about by genes.

Just like now.

As Jin and the others approached Kevin, they felt slightly uneasy, because the stronger they were, the more they could sense the danger of the Abyss.

But for the Koala, getting close was a genetic alarm, and its reaction was far more intense than that of Kevin and the others.

"Please step back a little."

Kevin said.

The others didn't overestimate themselves and immediately kept a distance of two hundred meters.

After all, there's a significant gap in skill level between them and Kevin.

Their mental capacity has not yet reached the current human limit, while Kevin has already broken through the limit and is even moving towards another limit.

A fireball appeared in his hand.

Born from the flames of the Phoenix.

Kevin reached out and tossed the fireball into the Abyss.

The fireball flickered and fell into the darkness, faintly illuminating the surroundings.

Kevin looked closely and saw only stone walls and a slightly sticky substance on them.

Until the fireball completely fell and disappeared into the darkness.

"Call out!"

A sound like something cutting through the air.

The instant Kevin noticed, he abruptly lifted himself up and dodged backward.

It was a tentacle, a dark purple tentacle covered in disgusting markings.

It shot out from the darkness below at incredible speed.

After dodging, Kevin took a step and jumped backward.

The tentacles, as if they had eyes, shot straight towards Kevin's location.

The thrust was incredibly fast; after the upward thrust, it could even bend ninety degrees and continue thrusting at a considerable speed.

Kevin dodged to the side, his hands covered in fine Silver Scale Armor, and then he suddenly gripped the tentacle.

A powerful force suddenly pulled it back.

The Silver Scale Armor and tentacles seemed to be stuck together.

Kevin's feet dug deep into the soil, like wooden stakes.

Then, its other hand was also covered in silver Scale Armor, which it grabbed and pulled backward sharply.

The forces immediately became locked in a stalemate.

"Bang!"

The Koala, who was not far away, immediately made a gun gesture and fired.

A bullet made of Nen Aura flew over.

It has no lethality.

But in an instant, it restrained the tentacles.

Kevin then pulled with his strength, causing the barrier to break.

Although it was only for a moment, this strange confinement clearly rendered the tentacles powerless for a brief instant, giving Kevin an opportunity.

"Drink!"

With a loud shout, he pulled sharply backward.

The pressure eased.

An object was forcibly pulled out of the Abyss.

The group had already set up their positions around them.

Looking at the creature being pulled up from the deep pit, it was a creature resembling Octopus.

But it was far more disgusting than Octopus, because its skin was a deep purple with a dark tinge.

Its body was covered in strange and disgusting markings; just looking at it made one want to vomit.

It has a fine mouth on its body, growing in an irregular pattern, and sharp, fine teeth.

Even the tentacles that were ejected were of varying lengths, haphazardly attached to the body.

The entire body is shaped very randomly.

The tentacle that jutted out to attack was undoubtedly the strongest one on the monster's body.

"Eek! Squeak!"

Then came a strange, piercing cry.

It was a sound of pain; the sunlight, like some kind of blazing flame, was scorching the monster's body, leaving very obvious burns.

The burns rose with the smoke.

The monster's entire body thrashed about on the ground, screaming in agony.

He forcefully tore off his strongest tentacle, while the other tentacles thrashed wildly toward the pit, trying to return.

Kevin tossed the severed tentacle aside.

A distinct stench had filled the air, the smell of the monster's body being scorched by the sun.

Men Qi clapped her hands.

The Nen Aura conjured a peculiar pack of hyenas that charged madly at the monster, tearing at it and trying to control its movement by pulling it backward.

The monster ignored the attack, its only thought being to get closer to the Abyss and return home.

Finally, amidst its agonizing screams, its body ceased to thrash, and its tentacles could only sway weakly around it.

Struggling, under the scorching sun.

Severe burns, even signs of melting, began to appear on the skin.

Some bizarre internal organs were also exposed, as if they had been roasted under a raging fire.

It melted little by little, until it turned to Ash.

The crowd stood around, covering their mouths and noses as they watched this scene.

The monster was so hideous that it evoked no Mercy in them whatsoever.

The sun's heat is intense.

Only about five or six minutes had passed.

The monster's corpse was reduced to mere remains by the scorching flames.

Kevin walked over, picked up a stick from the side, and poked at it.

Some congealed flesh and blood residue were peeled away, and dust and fragments were stirred up.

A long, milky-white, tubular object was exposed, with a spherical object connected to one side.

Kevin used a stick to pry it out, then rubbed the remains and found there was nothing left.

He crouched down and examined the only remaining part of the body for a long time. After confirming that there was no danger, he picked it up with his hand covered in Silver Scale Armor.

The moment it touched me, a longing surged within me.

A-Rank materials.

Without a doubt.

The crowd gathered around.

"Eyes?"

Men Qi looked at it and asked.

It looks a bit like an eyeball, with nerve pathways or something similar attached to it.

However, the spherical object turned pure white, making it impossible to determine whether it was an eye.

"Similar, but I'm not sure."

Kevin couldn't be sure either, mainly because the monster looked too strange, as if it had just grown out of nowhere in the dark and nobody was watching.

No eye-like structures were observed, and it's impossible to confirm whether it completely melted under the sun.

"They're just materials; collecting them is definitely a good idea."

Just then, a roar erupted from the Abyss.

The viscous, salty, and chilling aura that had been drifting upwards now roared and swirled towards Kevin and the others.

They sensed something was wrong with the wind in the air in an instant.

Without hesitation, they jumped backward, creating distance and scattering around.

With a roar clearly filled with anger, two enormous tentacles shot out from the deep pit.

Like two Sky-Piercing Pillar reaching for the sky, they pierced straight into the heavens.

It's clearly just two tentacles.

However, everyone felt clearly being watched.

No eye structure was visible on the tentacles.

However, these two tentacles are similar to the one that attacked Kevin earlier, only larger versions.

Everyone remained vigilant.

But after the tentacles extended, they didn't attack; they just stood there upright.

Something else emerged from the darkness.

It was a tiny tentacle.

And hanging in front of the tentacles.

----people?!

That was undoubtedly one person.

They were dressed in tattered clothes and even wore hats.

Its body slumped like a rag doll; it clearly resembled a corpse.

His skin was pale, even somewhat purplish.

The body had clearly been dead for a long time, judging from the tattered clothes and the grime on the face.

But the body did not rot.

The body, connected by a tentacle at the back, slowly descended to the edge of the Abyss.

His head, which had been drooping, suddenly snapped up.

His eyelids opened, revealing eyes that looked like they had cataracts, lifeless.

There is no doubt that it is a controlled corpse.

Mouth opening and closing.

"Humans—it's been a long time."

The crowd fell silent, taking a few steps back with increased vigilance.

A talking monster.

"Hehe, no need to panic, how about we make a deal?"

What transaction?

Kevin asked warily, making a gesture behind his back.

"What do you need? Wealth?"

As it spoke, the corpse opened its mouth, stuck out its tongue, and a gemstone was ejected from its mouth and enveloped by its tongue.

The brilliance of this gem would make Biscuit scream on the spot if she saw it.

Absolutely perfect.

"Life?"

The corpse slowly raised its left hand, and a strange Flower Bud appeared in its palm. Kevin narrowed his eyes and memorized the shape of the flower.

Although I don't know him, he is clearly related to what I'm saying.

Or perhaps, some kind of knowledge?

His right hand actually pulled a book from behind the corpse's waist; the book was clearly wrapped in special leather.

Jin glanced at it, his surprise barely concealed.

"What would you like?"

Kevin countered with a question.

"It's very simple, as you've all seen, sunlight is the greatest enemy. I'm hungry—go catch me some prey. Once I have enough prey, I'll trade these things to you."

"It's simple, isn't it? I can sense that you are not weak."

The corpse opened and closed its mouth, and the sound did indeed come from the corpse's mouth.

"Hmm----then I'll give you a good meal right now!"

Kevin said something and then threw a fireball.

The fireball was extremely fast, instantly striking the corpse and setting it ablaze.

Screams and roars.

It no longer comes from corpses.

Two enormous tentacles slammed down on Kevin.

"Run!"

Kevin shouted.

The Koala retaliated with two shots, aiming at its two tentacles.

The two tentacles paused briefly upon being hit, but then resumed their normal function with a tremor.

It appears to have involved some form of self-attack.

Buhaci's body had transformed into a lean and muscular type, and he delivered a backhand push.

The air was Air Cannon.

In the instant he was blasted away, Men Qi, riding his Griffin, hooked his talons onto Buhaci and dragged him away.

Kiy transformed into lightning, grabbed Gon, and ran away.

A fist, seemingly from nowhere, shattered half of the human corpse's brain.

It was Jin Gan.

After the punch landed, he turned and ran.

More tiny tentacles emerged from the dark Abyss, attacking the group.

They were working at an extremely fast speed.

Several of the faster ones shot straight at him. Tewashi jumped over with his chainsaw, severing the tiny, incredibly fast tentacles with a piercing cutting sound.

The two enormous tentacles were clearly aimed at Kevin.

Faced with two enormous tentacles, layers upon layers of barriers were erected to block them, but it was clear that such thick tentacles possessed astonishing strength.

The layers upon layers of barriers were completely ineffective in stopping them.

Without any hesitation, he lashed out at Kevin.

Just before the blow was about to land, Kevin conjured Nen Orb in his hands and deflected the two tentacles that were slapping at him, tapping one of them.

The Nen Orb acted like a nail, pinning the tentacles to their spot from a distance.

Time Drop!

The Phoenix's wings stretched out and pressed against Kevin's hands, as if Kevin's arms had transformed into fiery wings.

Kevin turned around and swung his arms to the sides.

Two towering walls of flame rose instantly.

It directly intercepted all the tentacles that were about to rush forward.

He suddenly jumped up and flew out.

They easily captured Kim and Tewashi.

Everyone used their unique abilities, and in the blink of an eye, they had created a distance of 100 meters between them, and then the distance continued to grow.

The tentacles were clearly blocked, and the continuous sunlight continued to burn them.

Once these tentacles had traveled a certain distance from the Abyss, they were forced to retract due to the scorching heat.

Finally, they all shrank back into the Abyss.

All that remained was that unwilling roar.

Seeing this, everyone stopped in their tracks.

"It's a talking monster with advanced intelligence; it's really troublesome."

Men Qi, who had jumped down from the Griffin, dusted himself off and said...

Jin walked over at that moment.

"Perhaps it was that human corpse that gave this monster its power."

For example, connecting to the human body and obtaining information from the human brain.

"I thought you'd try to extract more information, but I didn't expect you to launch an attack right away," Jin said, looking at Kevin.

Upon hearing this, Kevin began to explain to everyone.

"Perhaps it's because he used human corpses that his malice was impossible to hide; it was far too obvious to me."

It's obvious that there was no transaction at all; it feels like it was almost entirely a scam.

"Let's leave first. It's not safe here. After dark, it might become the monsters' territory. We need to keep a safe distance."

Everyone nodded, agreeing with the idea, and quickly moved away along the same path they had taken.