245: fierce battle

This figure seemed considerably larger than the ones Gu Qinghan had dealt with before, and as the seawater churned, the ice beneath Gu Qinghan's feet even began to sway.

"Move it!"

Gu Qinghan shouted to Piao Jun, simultaneously thrusting a Bone Spear towards a specific spot.

Instantly, a slightly smaller bone hand appeared above this sea area.

Piao Jun's face paled instantly. He gripped his right hand tightly, muttering, "What kind of hellish skill is this?! It consumes so much!"

But as his voice faded, he also controlled the bone hand to grab down towards the sea surface below.

Gu Qinghan was somewhat surprised by the power of Piao Jun's profession, not expecting that he could actually steal a copy of the skills from his equipment.

But the next second, he saw the bone hand slap the water, seemingly grabbing onto something.

Piao Jun suddenly made an upward pulling motion, and the bone hand made a similar movement.

However, the next second, several tentacles, thicker than before, suddenly wrapped around the bone hand, forcibly dragging it towards the seabed.

"Gu Qinghan, think of something quickly! I can't hold on!"

Piao Jun's face turned beet red, as he watched cracks appear on the bone hand.

At this rate, the Mutated Cuttlefish underwater would soon break free.

Gu Qinghan had his Skeletons cast skills towards the bone hand, but very few of them could actually hit.

However, the Extreme Ice Wizard Skeleton's skills could quickly freeze seawater, and under intense bombardment, large amounts of ice crystals gradually appeared in the dark seawater.

Coupled with Gu Qinghan's Curse of Aging effect, the frequency of the water agitation there also became lower and lower.

At this moment, Gu Qinghan could finally make out the approximate size of the thing.

Almost every tentacle was over ten meters long, and this was even before it had fully extended.

As the seawater churned, thick black ink surged out, making the surrounding water even murkier.

And after this ink appeared, the ice surface where Gu Qinghan and his companions stood actually began to melt.

It wasn't melting from heat, but from corrosion!

Clearly, this thing also possessed considerable toxicity.

Noticing this, Gu Qinghan immediately sneered, controlling three deceased Mutated Cuttlefish to rush towards the area.

Corpse Impact would cause these corpses to produce Death Poison Mist, which quietly dissolved into the surrounding waters.

As if sensing a threat to its life, this noticeably different Mutated Cuttlefish struggled even more fiercely.

But how could Gu Qinghan give it a chance to escape? The Skeletons' skills rained down on it as if they were free, rapidly solidifying that patch of seawater into flocculent ice crystals.

Crack, crack, was the sound of the bone hand being shattered by the entanglement.

Creak, creak, was the groan of the ice crystals gradually solidifying yet being squeezed.

Through this, Gu Qinghan finally saw the creature's attributes.

【Mutated Cuttlefish (Commander Level): Level 32】

【Combat Power: 28000】

Another Commander Level Mutated Creature!

Gu Qinghan didn't know the specific attributes of the other Squids, but from their size, they were definitely not as large as this one.

With the combined efforts of Gu Qinghan and Piao Jun, the Squid gradually stopped struggling.

It was frozen solid in the water by Gu Qinghan, and as it floated to the surface, its vitality was rapidly decreasing.

It wasn't that this thing was particularly difficult to kill; it was mainly because in the sea, many of Gu Qinghan's methods couldn't be used.

Moreover, the Mutated Cuttlefish had a natural advantage in the sea. If it weren't for Gu Qinghan having the assistance of the Extreme Ice Wizard Skeleton, he certainly wouldn't have been able to trap it so easily.

Compared to creatures on land, Mutated Creatures in the sea have an even more pronounced advantage in combat.

After the Squid was completely dead, Gu Qinghan hesitated for a moment, then used his Death Manipulation skill on it.

Their journey at sea had just begun, and having a helper on the road ahead would make things much easier.

Mutated Creatures were becoming increasingly rare, and it would not be too late to replace it later if a more suitable one was encountered.

Placing the Mutated Cuttlefish, which was gradually enveloped in black aura, into his necromantic space, Gu Qinghan felt that the surroundings seemed much safer.

However, flying was strictly prohibited in this sea area.

The sudden water columns that appeared in the sea gave Gu Qinghan a distinct sense of threat.

The trio once again determined their direction and set off towards their destination on the speedboat.

This time, Piao Jun lay directly on the seat, saying with a somewhat resigned tone, "Alright, I can't steal your skills for a while. Next time I steal, it can only be from monsters or Mutated Creatures."

There was a hint of regret in his voice, as if he was still lingering on the feeling of controlling that gigantic bone hand earlier.

Gu Qinghan looked at him with a hint of amusement, then took out food and water to distribute to the two of them.

Under the current circumstances, he brought out good quality provisions, ensuring everyone remained in good condition as much as possible.

The speedboat gradually moved out of the inky water, cutting a long line across the surface, which was quickly filled in by the trailing seawater.

After sailing for approximately another two hours, the sky gradually darkened.

Gu Qinghan glanced at the time, then at the overcast sky, and suddenly had an ominous premonition.

"A storm? Can this kind of weather even occur in this sea area?"

Piao Jun also saw this, his expression subtly turning grim.

Their small boat would undoubtedly be overturned if it encountered a severe storm.

The only solution now was to speed up and reach shore before the storm arrived.

Gu Qinghan pondered for a moment, then released the Mutated Cuttlefish he had just put away.

After the skill upgrade, Gu Qinghan's transformation speed had also increased significantly; the Mutated Cuttlefish had now become a Death Mutated Cuttlefish.

The moment it appeared, dozens of meters long, the surrounding seawater darkened somewhat.

Its original color had been replaced by black; at this moment, the Mutated Cuttlefish resembled a submarine in the water.

"Is there danger again?"

Piao Jun saw Gu Qinghan's action and immediately showed a wary expression.

However, Gu Qinghan shook his head and said, "No danger, I just want it to pull our boat along."

"Really? I don't know much about marine creatures. Can it run faster than a boat?" Piao Jun asked, somewhat confused.

Gu Qinghan smiled, controlling the Mutated Cuttlefish to gently wrap its tentacles around the boat's hull.

"Squids are among the fastest creatures in the ocean. This speedboat's speed is about tens of kilometers per hour, but before mutation, some Squids could reach speeds of up to one hundred and fifty kilometers per hour."

He specifically emphasized 'before mutation,' implying that the speed of a mutated Squid could be even more exaggerated.

After ensuring the two were holding on tight, the Mutated Cuttlefish suddenly submerged a bit.

Then, a stream of water erupted from its body, propelling the speedboat carrying Gu Qinghan and his companions forward with a sudden burst!

The speed was more than twice as fast as before!