dmims Chapter 313 Devouring Water Greedy Slaughter
Chapter 313 Devouring Water Greedy Slaughter
"Commander, eleven kilometers ahead, there's a dramatic drop in terrain, an ancient riverbed cliff. Simultaneously... a massive, unnatural energy accumulation point has been detected; energy readings... are abnormal. Threat level reassessed as: High Risk."
"The characteristics are highly similar to those of the previously recorded 'water-eating fish,' but the energy return is extremely high."
Xu Si immediately became more vigilant, thinking he had encountered a level 1 or even level 2 'Swarm of Water-Eating Fish'.
If that's the case, not only would he be unable to handle it, but even Master Wei would probably be helpless.
"The convoy must stop!"
"The order has been issued!"
"Old Xu, the danger level is rising, what's going on?" The convoy suddenly stopped, and Fu Xiaojian's report came through.
"Something's weird, I'll go check it out!"
Xu Si wasn't sure if he could handle it.
If that doesn't work, the convoy will have to change routes.
At least for now, the team can still withstand the risks of rerouting.
A passage automatically opens above Nirvana, allowing anyone to enter and exit.
Xu Si took off on his sword, the [Sword of Punishment] tearing through the damp air as it sped off in the direction indicated by Nirvana.
The grand convoy was left waiting in place.
Only the crows lagged far behind.
Star Eyes was operating at its maximum capacity during flight, rapidly zooming in on the scenery in its field of vision.
The eleven-kilometer distance was covered in the blink of an eye.
The first thing that catches the eye is a sudden drop in the middle of the river, as if it had been cleaved open by a giant axe.
The riverbed breaks at the point of fracture, with endless stretches of water on both sides of the fracture.
Below the crack is a bottomless abyss filled with churning, dark green, turbid water.
The deep pool is extremely wide, estimated to be over a thousand meters long, as if all the dried-up water from both sides of the river has converged here.
However, what is truly unsettling is not the sudden break in the riverbed.
Instead, it was a mountain of flesh over a hundred meters high in the center of the deep pool!
Its size is even much, much larger than that of [Lou Mi].
Its rough, grayish-brown surface, like that of dry rock, is covered with cracks and folds, and a sticky, fishy sap seeps from the crevices.
Each line resembles a cracked opening in a dried-up riverbed, yet also seems to wriggle slightly like a living creature.
Half of its body was completely buried at the bottom of the river, making it difficult to discern its appearance.
The exposed parts are raised like hills, and the spine and head can barely be seen to resemble the characteristics of an aquatic creature.
The contrast between Xu Si's insignificance and his immense size is most striking at this moment.
Seemingly noticing the two small insects in the sky, its gills opened and closed dramatically the moment it turned its head.
Each movement stirs up turbulent waves, sucking in surrounding water, mud, and even pebbles from the shore.
It was as if the entire body of water was being rapidly drained dry by it.
Perhaps the dried-up riverbed upstream is the source of its resources for growing to this point.
[Level 5 Anomaly Detected: Water-Eating Greedy Slaughter]
【Characteristics: Water absorption, water assimilation, metamorphic self-healing, putrefactive venom】
[We strongly advise you to stay away from this place immediately!!!]
The system's prompts were cold and clear.
Meanwhile, [Water Devourer] had completed its attack.
Countless dark green raindrops rained down on Xu Si, who was in mid-air.
It was as fast as a bullet.
However, it enhanced the perception of stellar pulses several times over.
This allowed Xu Si to quickly raise the altitude to a sufficiently safe position.
This is the second level 5 anomaly he has encountered after [Vimalakirti].
The advantages of sword control are now evident.
That means that for the unpredictable creatures that can't fly, they can fly an endless number of kites.
This is also why Xu Si didn't turn around and leave immediately.
Xu Si hovered high above the cliff, the wind whipping his cloak.
Star Eyes coldly stared at the writhing behemoth below, a creature that resembled a living mountain range.
The "water-eating fish swarm" encountered earlier was probably just a negligible derivative of it.
Or rather, it's the "residue" it leaves behind after eating.
And this "greedy butcher" before us may be the source of this vast river's eventual drying up and death.
Xu Si felt a strong gaze upon him; it was a warning from the [Water-Devouring Greedy Slaughterer].
However, he did not move.
His gaze passed over the massive body of the "Water-Eating Greedy Butcher" and looked towards the opposite bank of the rift.
There, too, is an endless river.
As for the exit of the mudflats, it is very likely that it is over there.
However, there is an insurmountable gap in front of us.
bypass?
Xu Si looked at the cliff extending to both sides, seemingly without end.
That means more time, more risk, and more unpredictability.
but……
Xu Si's fingertips unconsciously traced his brow.
It was completely empty.
They all slept soundly because of his recklessness.
To be honest, he was attracted by the strange level 5 [abnormal self-healing] trait of this beast.
Whether you use it yourself or use it on everyone, it might help her recover quickly.
"If you wake up, you'll probably yell at me again!"
Xu Si murmured, but no one responded.
"Nirvana, report to the convoy: A Level 5 anomaly, 'Water-Devouring Greedy Slaughterer,' has been spotted ahead, blocking the path. I will attempt a probing attack to assess the threat. The convoy should maintain defensive formation and be prepared to respond to any impact or change course at any time."
"Instruction sent."
"Commander, relay Fu Xiaojian's message to you: 'Old Xu, don't fight head-on! Let's plan this carefully!'"
Xu Si did not respond.
This is a classic example of someone who repeatedly refuses to change their ways despite repeated instruction.
He slowly raised his right hand, and the air in front of his palm began to distort.
Meanwhile, [Water Devourer] also gradually became serious, as he too sensed the danger.
Xu Si even used his Star Eyes to see the two front paws that had been hidden in the water.
This guy is probably more difficult to deal with than he imagined.
However, the arrow was already on the bowstring and had to be released.
He spread his five fingers wide, and the air in front of his palm hummed under the strain, twisting into a fist-sized, dark red energy core with its internal starlight collapsing wildly.
The exquisite control over energy after the advancement was on full display at this moment, and the density and stability of this "starburst" far exceeded those of the past.
But Xu Si did not throw it immediately.
Star Eyes locked onto the giant shadow below, which writhed like a mountain; he seemed to be lying in wait for his chance.
"A test, perhaps..."
Xu Si muttered to himself, his fingertips twitching slightly. The dark red energy ball suddenly stretched and deformed, transforming into an energy javelin nearly three meters long with an extremely sharp tip, its shaft wrapped in crimson-gold patterns of destruction.
"Starburst - Great Javelin"
He arched his body and silently launched the javelin with explosive energy, aiming straight for the center of that massive body!
He wanted to test this guy's "water assimilation" ability to see if it was the same as the ability of water-eating fish to freely switch between water bodies, making it unable to cause harm.
If that's the case, he'll choose to retreat; otherwise, he still has the ability to fight.
【Devouring Water and Greedy Slaughter】moved.
Xu Si saw a huge tail stirring up huge waves, trying to knock down his javelin.
However, the speed at which it can swing its tail is ultimately limited.
puff!
The javelin pierced through the giant wave, severed its tail, and instantly pierced and annihilated its body.
However, its self-healing ability is indeed nothing short of abnormal.