The first to strike were the Blood Shark Pirate Crew's four senior officers: Eel Five, Arrow Seven, Octopus Nine, and Crab Eighteen.
Arrow Seven moved the fastest. His true form was a swordfish, and his speed through the sea rivaled a flying arrow. He was known as the fastest fish demon in the ocean!
When he was at sea, he could unleash his full speed and turn himself into a sleek arrow, creating terrifying waves as he pierced through enemies in an instant.
Even now, on land, his speed had not diminished in the slightest.
He gripped a sharp blade in one hand. It was so keen it could slice through iron like mud. His whole body became a streak of light as he shot from where he stood and lunged at Xia Ping. It was a peerless thrust!
Whoosh!
Eel Five was no less formidable. His true form was an electric eel, known as the judge of the ocean. He could wield the power of thunder, and countless sea demons feared him.
When he unleashed the lightning within him, it could blanket an area a kilometer wide with thunderous energy reaching a hundred thousand volts. Any living thing that came near would be roasted in an instant.
He clenched his fist, and terrifying thunderous energy surged from his body, crackling as it instantly coalesced into a Thunderbolt Spear. It was purple from end to end, inscribed with mysterious runes.
The next moment, he hurled the Thunderbolt Spear at Xia Ping, aiming to pierce straight through his body.
Bang!
Octopus Nine's movements were the most violent. His true form was an octopus, with countless tentacles, each one as formidable as an iron spear.
He swung his many tentacles, and layer upon layer of spear-shadows filled the air. They tore through