The Spirit Fish Tide

Dragon Scale Island, East Coast.

Jiang Ming stood on the beach, stunned by the scene before him.

At the edge of the horizon in the distance, two colossal beasts emerged amidst crashing waves, locked in a fierce battle.

Gusts of wild wind swept in from afar, and the once-calm sea churned into a turbulent frenzy due to their clash.

Even from such a great distance, Jiang Ming could feel the shockwaves generated by the two giants' battle.

The spectacle was so magnificent that Jiang Ming was completely mesmerized.

Unlike a 3D movie, this immersive experience made Jiang Ming feel incredibly insignificant.

It even gave him a sense of tension, as if he could be torn to shreds by the aftermath of the battle at any moment.

The engagement gradually intensified, and behind both beasts, red and blue waves rose simultaneously, surging forward to crash against each other.

The moment the two giant waves collided, they stirred up a pillar of water that shot into the sky, and the sea surface instantly transformed into a distorted red and blue Taiji, spinning rapidly.

A super vortex with a diameter of ten thousand meters quickly formed at the center, crazily pulling at the sea surface.

Jiang Ming, who had been completely dumbfounded, snapped back to reality along with the deafening roar produced by the collision of the waves.

He immediately opened his friend list and clicked on the avatar of his best buddy, "Huang Yan."

A chat box popped up instantly.

Jiang Ming: Fatso, where are you? Get to the East Coast immediately; it's too exciting here! (Shared Coordinates)

Huang Yan: No time. I'm at the second level of the Abandoned Mine watching the Alliance hunt a Giant Wolf. The scene of thousands of people surrounding the wolf is spectacular. I reckon this overlord of the second level will fall soon, and there will be more mining spots then.

Jiang Ming: (Screenshot.jpg), it's even more exciting on my end. Two thousand-meter-tall beasts are fighting. We might have a chance to scavenge their corpses and get rich again!

Huang Yan: Holy crap, brother, I'm coming! Wait for me!

After closing the chat interface, Jiang Ming had just lifted his head.

He saw a small, smooth, yellow fish fly from the sea, its tail whipping hard against his face with a splash of water.

"Slap!"

[Game Prompt: Attacked, HP -4.]

The slap came so unexpectedly that it left Jiang Ming dazed.

Looking at the small yellow fish flopping on the ground, Jiang Ming was stunned and subconsciously activated his Analysis ability.

[Ice Yellow Fish (Tier 1 Spirit Fish)]

Biological Details: A relatively common Tier 1 spirit fish in the sea, widely distributed throughout the Star Sea. There is an ice stone condensed from spiritual energy in the fish's belly, hence it is also known as the Ice Stone Fish. The meat is delicious and favored by major forces in the sea.

Consumption Effect: Gain 300 points of Soul Power upon consumption, and permanently +2 to Stamina attribute (long-term consumption will build resistance; the permanent attribute boost will diminish after consuming 20 fish until it disappears). It can also be cooked with other spiritual ingredients to significantly improve the medicinal efficacy of the ingredients and the fish itself. The white fish bladder in the belly can be used as fish glue, which has hemostatic, aphrodisiac, and detoxifying properties.

Spirit Fish Consumption Note: Long-term consumption of the same type of fish will build resistance; the permanent attribute boost will diminish after consuming 20 fish until it disappears.

Mall Sale Price: 300 Divine Power

His angry expression gradually softened.

Jiang Ming immediately stepped forward and scooped the yellow fish that was still flopping on the ground into his arms.

It's mine!

However, to Jiang Ming's surprise, the fish had immense strength; a few flicks of its tail sent him flying, and he couldn't hold onto it at all.

Unwilling to give up, Jiang Ming got up immediately, prepared to try again.

Just then, the sea boiled, and a large amount of spray appeared. Jiang Ming looked up.

He saw a large number of sea fish leaping out of the water, crazily heading toward the shore.

Among these leaping fish, there was no shortage of spirit fish like the Ice Yellow Fish.

After scanning the area with his Analysis ability, Jiang Ming was dumbfounded, feeling as if he had suddenly discovered a gold mine.

The school of fish leaped out of the water one after another, flying toward the shore and kicking up waves.

Before Jiang Ming could react, a barrage of slaps rained down on him.

"Slap! Slap! Slap!"

Jiang Ming was instantly knocked to the ground, his HP rapidly bottoming out.

Not daring to stay in place, Jiang Ming had no choice but to retreat, crawling dozens of meters away in a sorry state before finally leaving the danger zone.

"Almost died, that was close!"

Looking at the increasing number of spirit fish on the beach, Jiang Ming's expression changed.

He knew he had gotten lucky.

However, the coast was too dangerous now; he didn't dare to get close, fearing he would be slapped to death on the beach.

If he died now, he felt he wouldn't even get a taste of the soup by the time his 3-hour resurrection cooldown ended.

The feeling of being able to see but not touch was agonizing for Jiang Ming.

He immediately expanded his Divine Realm and summoned three Blood Gladiators, attempting to step forward and retrieve the fish.

However, the moment the three Blood Gladiators approached the school of fish, they were reduced to gray mist by the flames spat out by a crimson spirit fish, flying back into his body.

Jiang Ming was startled and immediately activated his analysis to scan the red spirit fish.

[Crimson Flame Fish (Tier 2 Spirit Fish)]

Biological Details: A Tier 2 spirit fish that inhabits the deep sea and near-shore sandy, muddy waters. It survives by absorbing spiritual substances spewed from undersea volcanoes. It dislikes strong light, prefers turbid currents, and occasionally surfaces during volcanic eruptions. Its body contains a scorching spirit core capable of spitting high-temperature flames.

Consumption Effect: Consuming it grants 1000 Soul Power, permanent +2 Fire Resistance, and permanent +3.5 Strength. It can also be cooked with other spiritual ingredients to significantly enhance the medicinal efficacy of both the ingredients and the fish. The spirit core within can be used to cultivate fire-attribute troops.

Market Sale Price: 1000 Divine Power

"Holy crap!"

Seeing the attribute description of this spirit fish, Jiang Ming's eyes went wide.

In the pile of fish on the beach, there wasn't just one Crimson Flame Fish; a rough glance revealed five or six of them.

"I'm rich, I'm rich!"

If he could take down the entire school of fish on the beach, Jiang Ming could already imagine how wealthy he would become.

He would be able to buy whatever he wanted from the market.

He could even buy the first three levels of the "Giant Spirit Rage" technique he had been coveting for so long all at once.

But for now, he dared not approach the beach.

Because these spirit fish were far from harmless.

Getting too close might result in him turning to ash, just like the Blood Gladiators.

Moreover, besides the Crimson Flame Fish, the other colorful fish flopping and thrashing on the beach didn't look easy to deal with either.

Just then, a shout rang out from the distance.

"Old Jiang, I'm here!"

Jiang Ming turned his head and saw Huang Yan rushing over in a hurry.

After running to Jiang Ming's side, Huang Yan's gaze was immediately drawn to the school of fish on the beach.

After activating his analysis ability, his eyes went wide, just like Jiang Ming's.

"Holy crap, we're rich!"

"Don't go!"

Seeing Huang Yan trot toward the beach and reach out to grab the school of fish, Jiang Ming immediately spoke up to stop him.

However, Huang Yan had already picked up a strange fish covered in arcs of electricity and filled with sharp teeth.

Then, to Jiang Ming's stunned expression, he turned into light, engulfed by blinding purple electric arcs, and finally dissolved into black mist.

Accompanied by a gust of wind, the black mist drifted away.

Leaving only Jiang Ming standing there, disheveled in the wind.