153: The Drowning Clan has appeared! You want to eat me? Let's see if your teeth are strong enough!

The sea breeze suddenly stopped.

The originally noisy sound of the waves ceased abruptly, and the entire Harbor fell into a deathly silence.

A thick, deep-sea stench instantly enveloped Shuangjian Peak. It was the unique pressure of a high-level creature, so heavy it caused shortness of breath and a pounding heart.

At the very front of the breakwater.

Li Han was shaking like a sieve, his teeth chattering uncontrollably, the “dada” sound especially grating in the dead silence of the night.

In the field of view of his Danger Perception, the five human-shaped figures bobbing on the waves were not living beings at all.

They were five black holes that devoured light.

They were the Black Death Light, representing absolute death.

“Lu... Master Lu...”

Li Han's legs went soft, and he collapsed onto the ground, his crotch damp, his voice choked with sobs: “Run... let's run! The black light on these monsters... is the same color as the light on you! Pure black! If we don't run now, we'll really be dead!”

Lu Sheng ignored the noise at his feet.

He stood at the edge of the breakwater, his tattered overcoat fluttering in the residual air currents.

Light exploded in his Golden Pupils, his gaze piercing the darkness, locking firmly onto the five figures.

His Dragon Eyes operated, and blood-red data streams cascaded across his retina like a waterfall.

[Target: Level 7 Drowned Ones—Tian Yonghua]

[Race: Drowning Clan (High-Level Intelligent Race)]

[Information: A new species evolved from Floating Corpses, retaining some memories and intelligence from life. Possesses the ability to command Low-Level Floating Corpse groups. Appearance is humanoid, fond of consuming human flesh and blood.]

[Special Skill: Corpse Poison Manipulation, Underwater Breathing...]

[Target: Level 7 Drowned Ones—Tian Lili]

[Race: Drowning Clan]

[Special Skill: Water Control, Mental Scream...]

...“Level 7... Drowned Ones?”

Lu Sheng's pupils contracted slightly, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Did those devils at the bottom of the sea actually evolve a civilization?

They have names, intelligence, and even understand tactical coordination.

These are much harder to deal with than Floating Corpses who only know how to charge mindlessly.

On the sea surface.

The five Drowned Ones were not in a hurry to attack.

Their skin was waxy and pale, reflecting a strange sheen under the searchlights. Their eyes had no whites, only an abyss of deep black.

Tian Yonghua, who was leading them, wore a tattered suit that was faintly recognizable as a brand-name item. His tie hung crookedly around his neck, looking both absurd and horrifying.

He grinned, revealing a set of dense, serrated fangs like a shark's, and let out a string of obscure, unintelligible syllables from his throat.

“Hiss... gurgle...”

Immediately after, the five Drowned Ones exchanged glances, a hint of cunning flashing in their eyes.

Plop! Plop!

Without warning, two of the smaller-framed Drowned Ones flipped into the water, instantly vanishing beneath the dark surface without even splashing.

Lu Sheng's eyes narrowed.

Splitting forces?

Trying to sneak attack the base?

The two that submerged were heading straight for the back mountain of Shuangjian Peak!

Although Zhou Hai and Chen Yan were guarding that area, facing two intelligent Level 7 monsters would be an absolute devastating blow.

“Li Han!”

Lu Sheng roared, the sound exploding like thunder beside Li Han's ear.

“Huh? Huh?!” Li Han jumped in fright, almost fainting.

“Stop fucking shaking!”

Lu Sheng grabbed Li Han by the collar and lifted him into the air, his Golden Pupils staring coldly at him: “The two that submerged went to the back mountain! You immediately get your ass to the Command Post and tell Zhang Yi and Chen Yan that two Level 7 monsters snuck past!”

“Tell them to set up all the Heavy Weaponry! Defend the back mountain cliff to the death!”

“Go!!”

Lu Sheng exerted force and flung Li Han backward like a piece of garbage.

That throw jolted Li Han back to his senses.

Looking at Lu Sheng's fearless eyes, the will to survive instantly overcame his terror.

“Yes! Yes! I'll go! I'm going right now!!”

Li Han scrambled back, running and hysterically yelling into the walkie-talkie: “General Zhang!! Back mountain!! Quickly notify the back mountain!! Two black lights... no, two Level 7 monsters have submerged and gone past!! Hurry and defend!!!”

The mournful cry echoed throughout the Harbor.

The remaining three Drowned Ones on the sea surface seemed completely uninterested in this ant reporting the news.

They did not stop him. Instead, like a cat playing with a mouse, they scrutinized Lu Sheng with a condescending gaze.

Tian Yonghua slightly raised his head, his pitch-black eyes fixed on Lu Sheng.

A highly humanized, mocking smile appeared on his face.

His throat moved, and his vocal cords rubbed together, producing hoarse and unpolished human language:

“Human... strong one...”

“Delicious.”

The simple two words carried a craving for food and a disregard for life.

Lu Sheng smiled.

A laugh born of extreme anger.

“Delicious?”

“You want to eat me?”

Lu Sheng clenched his right hand, and the air trembled.

Buzz—!!

The dark-gold dragon devouring spear, weighing 1,690 catties, appeared in his hand. Dragon patterns flowed across the shaft, emitting a hum that craved blood.

“Then let's see if you things, neither human nor ghost...”

“Have good enough teeth!!”

Boom—!!

Before his words finished, the special concrete breakwater beneath Lu Sheng's feet violently exploded, sending shattered rock flying into the sea.

Using this terrifying recoil force, he shot out like a golden cruise missile, heading straight for the turbulent sea surface!

Since you split your forces.

Then I'll kill these three first!

And then go to the back mountain and slaughter the other two!

Tonight.

None of you will live!!

Boom!!

Lu Sheng stepped onto the sea surface.

He did not fall into the water.

Violent spirit source exploded beneath his feet; the seawater was instantly compacted, producing a muffled thunderous roar and blasting up a ten-meter-high water column!

Walking on the Waves!

Under the shocked gazes of countless soldiers, the white figure completely ignored the laws of physics, moving across the fluctuating waves as if walking on flat ground.

With every step he took, a deep crater exploded on the sea surface.

Lu Sheng's speed soared to the extreme, leaving a straight white wake on the sea as he charged directly towards the three Level 7 Drowned Ones!

“Hiss—!!”

Tian Lili, the female Drowned One standing on the left, let out a piercing shriek.

She was clearly enraged by the human's arrogance.

A mere piece of food dares to launch an attack?

Tian Lili slammed her hands onto the sea surface, her pitch-black long hair whipping wildly in the wind, and eerie blue light flickering in her eyes.

Splash—!!

The previously calm seawater instantly became violent.

Two giant pythons, as thick as barrels and entirely condensed from seawater, roared out of the ocean. They opened mouths large enough to swallow a sedan, flanking Lu Sheng and biting fiercely!

This was the unique talent of the Drowned Ones—Water Control!

Above this vast ocean, they are the Dominators!

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