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Chapter 538 The Tide Never Returns: 'Funeral Offerings'

"Splash!" "Splash!"

No man reacted.

Three extremely faint sounds followed.

But the unusually clear sound of water flowing out that a man can detect by relying on the 'flow' is...
It reached the man's ears.

Two people wielding giant shields appeared in the distance.

His physique is robust, and he exudes a strong sense of intimidation as soon as he appears.

Beyond the [Deep Sea Barrier], which is known as an 'insurmountable barrier' among mercenaries.

Fang Yi also felt an extremely oppressive feeling of constriction coming from his legs.

I sensed it briefly through the 'water vapor'.

The man then came to recognize the culprit.

Those were two strands that looked like intertwined vines.

It is pale yellow overall and has tentacles with many black spots.

The man with the ability to separate spiritual matter quickly reached a professional conclusion.

[A highly 'spiritual' and valuable active ingredient.]

However, it possesses properties of mental pollution; if not handled properly, contact with it can corrupt the individual, creating a trap.

The amazing thing is...

These 'spotted tentacles' did not touch their own legs.

As the 'tidal wave' grew louder and louder, it brought a sense of oppression that made it difficult for blood to flow.

[It's like the 'tidal wave' used by those fishmen when they used their swordsmanship before.]

It has a feeling of turning the abstract into the concrete.

If we delay and don't address this immediately, things will likely become even more complicated.

However, the man who drew the conclusion.

However, they did not choose to deal with the trap immediately.

Instead, it tilted its head towards the coral in front of it.

He slowly started talking about something unrelated to the topic.

"In terms of trap design, it's quite old-fashioned and lacks originality."

"Even very old games wouldn't be designed like this."

"That was a bit malicious."

The man was met with the [Forgotten Coral] in front of him, which seemed to come alive and suddenly rose to touch the cave ceiling.

And it was hurtling towards him.

It churned all the water vapor along the way into a powerful, ethereal wind.

"Zheng!"

"Crack!"

With the booming sound of metal colliding.

And a very faint cracking sound.

It came out from the back of the man's hand.

Only then did everyone see clearly what had been cut off by the man's arm.

It was an extremely large one.

A blood-red giant pincer, the length of an adult male and the width of a man's arm.

Or rather, the hardest part of a crab's body.

If the crabs you buy are too large, you will have to use a hammer to crack them open before you can eat the claws.

This is only for consumption.

It seems that only siege hammers or similar siege engines can be used to eat the crab claws.

Fang Yi then discovered that this creature was carrying the [Forgotten Coral].

Just seconds ago, it was a harmless 'mud mound' monster.

It was supported by six slender, blade-like feet that held it firmly on the ground.

Its body is covered with a hard, reddish-brown carapace that looks like rust.

It wielded its terrifying giant pincers, which revealed blue patterns.

The [Giant Claw Tide Raider] exudes a fierce and ruthless aura.
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Look at what this [Tidebringer] looks like.

The experienced old man's pupils suddenly contracted.

"Stronger than a regular [Champion-level Monster]."

"A [Champion-level Boss] who will take up two spots in a four-person team?"

After realizing the enemy's identity.

The next second, the shield was lifted up by a hand that was a little sore and had many wounds.

They saw something appear out of thin air in the mist, holding a shield the size of a door, standing before them like an insurmountable chasm.

The three were cut off from contact with the man, and their appearances had little to do with fish-men.

It's more like a combination of several different demonic entities, forming the "Deep Dive Barrier".

He had already realized what was happening.

She also realized the true meaning behind what the man had said earlier.

"trap!
"Those priceless corals, and even these extremely troublesome deep-sea barriers that cannot be resolved in a short time."

"These are all traps designed to isolate and kill mercenaries who are about to interact with the [Wonder Objects]!"

However, after realizing this...

I watched the man's retreating figure, even though he wasn't carrying a knife.

But the old man's initial unease was instantly dispelled.

But you've clearly chosen the wrong target for your trap.

The old man changed his previous cautious defensive posture of holding a shield with both hands.

He freed one hand and drew a meteor hammer from behind his back.

To deal with this kind of monster that has basically only defensive capabilities, is exceptionally durable, and can be described as having thick skin and tough flesh.

He needs some 'output' ability.

The old man who had raised the meteor hammer turned his head and looked at the two people beside him.

They began to share their experience.

"These deep-sea barriers standing in front of us pose little threat to us, but they are difficult to deal with."

"These monsters have sacrificed their offensive capabilities in exchange for significantly enhanced defensive capabilities."

"Only to protect those [priests]."

The words have not yet fallen.

A sense of alertness rose in my heart like lightning.

This prompted the old man to instinctively slam the shield downwards.

"boom!"

Accompanied by the deafening roar of the tide, like a storm suddenly appearing on the sea, crashing and burying ships.

The old man managed to make an interception using only his shield.

He felt a force emanating from the shield that completely threw him off balance.

The bones in his arms and even his chest were emitting teeth-grinding groans.

The only possible terrifying force was the backward stagger.

An elderly person whose body is out of balance.

Look at the Deepsea Guardian, whose face displays an unusually human-like mocking smile after throwing a punch.

He was greatly alarmed.

This level of strength, this level of intelligence, [a champion-level leader]?

No, being able to break through my one-handed shield-wielding ability means I'm approaching the strength of certain [bosses].

Is this an elite-level dungeon?

The sound of the tide followed closely behind, but the softer sound interrupted the old man's thoughts.

"boom"

Watching the other one suddenly stride forward.

[Deep Sea Barrier] unleashes a punch with undiminished power at Ms. Kanroji, who is standing to the side.

The old man's heart sank even further.

Both of them are leaders? How is that possible?

[Then who is that [Giant Claw Tidebreaker], which is definitely no less than a [Champion-level Boss]?]

Before the old man's doubts could be answered.

He watched as the fist, which was being swung at [Deep Sea Barrier], stood still.

Kanroji Mitsuri threw out her right fist without missing a beat, attempting a fist-to-fist exchange.

The old man shouted anxiously.

Get out of the way!

"These monsters are stronger than ordinary monsters, and are [leaders] with special characteristics."

The only response he received was from the two [Deep Sea Guardians] in front of him, their faces contorted in an unusual way.

A smile full of malice.

And the fist, which once again transformed into a streak of light, struck the old man.

And words that only the man not far away could understand.

"It is possible to get the [leader] to take the risk and join us in action."

"It can still withstand my surprise attack."

"This is the first time in so many years. You people are not simple."
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"It's too late to say this now."

"Woman, die!"

Listen to the words of the upcoming fistfight with Miss Kanroji's [Deep Sea Barrier].

Seeing this, it suddenly pressed down with its claws, trying to crush itself by wrestling with itself.

The Giant Claw Tidebreaker buys time for the trap beneath its feet to activate.

Fang Yi, however, initiated the inquiry with unusual ease.

"You are the [leader]?"
"It's much weaker than I expected."

The man's response was something Fang Yi hadn't expected.

And another giant pincer, which transformed into a streak of light, slammed towards the man.

"No, I am not qualified to be the [leader] in front of her."

"I am just someone who will be buried here with you."

“'Funerary offerings'”

He exuded a chilling aura.

The enemy, who had set a particularly despicable trap, said this to Fang Yi.

(End of this chapter)