Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

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When Ling Xiao woke up, he felt a splitting headache, as if countless needles were piercing his brain. He struggled to sit up and found himself lying on a dilapidated boat.

The small boat's planks were rotten, and the boat was swaying precariously, on the verge of falling apart at any moment.

All around was a dark ocean, its waters an eerie dark green, surging and seemingly concealing countless unknown dangers. Ling Xiao tried to recall how he had arrived here, but his memories were like torn strips of cloth, fragmented and incomplete.

He only remembered being caught in a storm, swept into a vortex by a mysterious force, and then losing consciousness. "Where am I?"

Ling Xiao murmured to himself, his voice sounding particularly lonely in the darkness.

Suddenly, a deep roar came from the sea, followed by a strange school of fish appearing around the small boat.

These fish were unlike any he had ever seen before.

They have huge eyes that gleam with an eerie red light, and their bodies are twisted as if by some force, with bizarre shapes. Some are as thin as snakes, some are as transparent as jellyfish, and some have sharp fangs.

Ling Xiao's heart sank. He realized he had to act immediately, or he might be torn to pieces by these strange fish. He looked around and found a rusty short sword and some simple fishing gear on the small boat.

He picked up his short sword, gripped it tightly, and prepared to fight. The school of fish began to attack the small boat. They slashed the water's surface with their sharp fins, trying to capsize it.

Ling Xiao brandished his short sword, repelling one strange fish after another. However, the number of fish was simply too great, and he soon felt overwhelmed.

Just then, an idea struck him, and he remembered the fishing gear on the small boat. He quickly picked up the fishing net and cast it towards the school of fish.

The fish seemed caught off guard by this move, and many became entangled in the net, unable to move. Taking advantage of the situation, Ling Xiao used his short sword to kill the entangled fish one by one, and then threw them into the cabin.

Seeing this, the fish became even more frantic, ramming their bodies against the fishing net in an attempt to break free.

Ling Xiao knew he had to end the battle as soon as possible, or the small boat might capsize.

He carefully observed the fish's attack patterns and discovered that they seemed to have a pattern: every now and then they would pause their attacks and then launch an even more ferocious attack.

Taking advantage of this pattern, Ling Xiao quickly repaired his fishing net and adjusted his defensive stance when the fish paused their attack. When the fish attacked again, he used his short sword and fishing net in combination to route them.

After a fierce battle, the fish were finally defeated and disappeared into the dark sea.

Ling Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and sat down to rest on the small boat. He examined the strange fish in the cabin and found some odd symbols on their bodies. Curious, he touched the symbols, and suddenly, a beam of light shot out from the fish, enveloping him.

After the light faded, Ling Xiao found a glowing bead in his hand. The bead emitted a warm light, as if it possessed some kind of magical power.

He was overjoyed, knowing this must be the reward for catching the strange fish. He held the bead in his palm and examined it carefully, discovering that it was engraved with some characters he couldn't understand.

He guessed that it might be some kind of ancient rune, representing some special meaning. He put the bead away and continued sailing on the strange ocean, his heart filled with anticipation and curiosity about the unknown.

Ling Xiao drifted at sea for several days, his small boat rocking precariously in the waves, but he never gave up. He used the light from the bead to orient himself, hoping to find a safe place. Finally, one morning, he saw the coastline in the distance.

It was an island shrouded in mist, filled with a mysterious atmosphere. Ling Xiao carefully steered his small boat closer to the island, only to find that the beach was covered with strange footprints and broken seashells.

A chill ran through him; he realized this place might not be safe. He moored his small boat on the beach, and, carrying his dagger and beads, cautiously stepped onto the island.

The island's vegetation was exceptionally lush, with tall, ancient trees that seemed to have stood for thousands of years. A damp, decaying smell permeated the air, creating a sense of oppression.

Ling Xiao followed the footprints and discovered that they seemed to belong to some kind of enormous creature. He cautiously traversed the woods when he suddenly heard a deep roar.

He immediately stopped and hid behind a large tree. Through the gaps in the leaves, he saw a huge monster pacing in an open area not far away.

This monster has the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle, and a mouth with fangs.

Its skin was as hard as rock, and its eyes gleamed with a cold light. Ling Xiao was startled; he knew that this monster was called "Griffin" in ancient legends, an extremely dangerous creature.

He knew he had to be careful, or he might be discovered by the monster.

He slowly bypassed the monster and continued exploring the island. Soon, he discovered a stream with crystal-clear water teeming with small fish. He dug a hole in the sand with his short sword and then used the light from the bead to attract the fish.

Soon, the pit filled with water and fish. Ling Xiao grilled a few fish and filled his stomach. Feeling exhausted, he found a secluded spot under a tree to rest.

He placed the bead beside him, closed his eyes, and drifted off to sleep. In his dream, he saw an ancient palace with a huge crystal ball inside, shimmering with various lights.

A voice whispered in his ear: "Find the crystal ball, unlock its secrets, and you will gain boundless power." Ling Xiao awoke with a start, noticing the bead was glowing. A thought struck him; he realized this bead might be related to the crystal ball. He decided to continue his search on the island, hoping to find more clues.

Ling Xiao continued exploring the island, discovering more and more strange signs. He saw some ancient stone tablets with runes similar to those on the beads.

He guessed that the stone tablets might be some kind of guide, so he followed the directions indicated by the tablets.

Soon, he arrived at a ruin. What had once been a magnificent building was now nothing but crumbling walls. An ancient and mysterious aura permeated the ruins, inspiring awe.

Ling Xiao cautiously entered the ruins and discovered a passage leading underground.

He lit a torch and walked down the passage. The passage was dark and damp, and the walls were covered with moss.

He walked for a long time and finally arrived at a huge basement. Inside the basement was a huge crystal ball, placed on a stone platform, emitting a soft light.

Ling Xiao was overjoyed; he knew this was the crystal ball he had seen in his dream. He stepped forward and touched the crystal ball, and suddenly, a beam of light shot out from it, enveloping him.

When the light faded, Ling Xiao found himself standing in an illusory space. He saw an ancient magician standing before him, a smile on the magician's face.

"Welcome, young traveler." The magician's voice was gentle yet deep. "The bead in your hand is what I left for you; it will guide you to unlock the secrets of the crystal ball."

"Who are you?" Ling Xiao asked. "I am the guardian of this world, but my name is no longer known."

I have waited here for a thousand years, just to wait for a brave traveler like you.

The magician smiled and said, "There is a powerful spell hidden in the crystal ball that can return you to your own world, but you must pass three tests."

"Three tests?" Ling Xiao frowned. "Yes." The magician nodded. "The first test is courage, the second is wisdom, and the third is strength. Only by passing these three tests can you unlock the secret of the crystal ball." "I am willing to accept the tests."

Ling Xiao said firmly. "Very good." The magician nodded. "The first test has begun." Suddenly, the illusory space began to distort, and Ling Xiao found himself back in the basement. He saw a giant spider pouncing on him.

The spider's body was as tall as half a person, and its eyes gleamed with a cold light.

Ling Xiao immediately raised his short sword and engaged the spider in fierce combat. The spider was exceptionally agile, moving swiftly through the basement, trying to find an opening in Ling Xiao's defenses.

Ling Xiao used his agility and the short sword in his hand to fight off the spider.

After a fierce battle, Ling Xiao finally found the spider's weakness. He stabbed the spider in the abdomen with his short sword. The spider let out a scream and then fell to the ground, motionless.

"You have passed the first test," the magician's voice rang in his ears. "Now, you will face the second test."

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Ling Xiao drifted at sea for several days, his small boat rocking precariously in the waves, but he never gave up.

He used the light from the beads to orient himself, hoping to find a safe place. However, just when he thought he was out of danger, an even greater crisis was about to unfold.

That morning, the sky was overcast, and a thin mist hung over the sea. Ling Xiao was mending his fishing net when suddenly he heard a deep roar coming from afar.

He looked up and saw ripples spreading across the distant sea, as if some enormous creature was approaching.

"A swarm of sharks!" Ling Xiao was startled; he immediately realized the seriousness of the situation.

Shark pods are among the most dangerous creatures in the ocean. They travel in large groups and are extremely powerful. Once surrounded by them, there is almost no chance of survival.

He quickly grabbed his short sword, ready to fight. However, the sharks were much faster than he had imagined.

Like black lightning, they rushed towards the small boat from all directions. Ling Xiao saw that these sharks were enormous, with teeth as sharp as knives, and their eyes gleamed with a cold light.

"Damn, they're too fast!"

Ling Xiao cursed inwardly, knowing he couldn't just sit and wait to die. He quickly grabbed a fishing net and cast it towards the shark swarm. However, the number of sharks was simply too great, and the net was no match for their attack.

The swarm of sharks began ramming the small boat, the immense impact causing it to rock violently. Ling Xiao gripped the gunwale tightly and thrust his short sword at the approaching sharks.

However, sharks have exceptionally tough skin, and the short sword could only leave a shallow wound on them.

"This can't go on!"

Ling Xiao was extremely anxious. He saw that the swarm of sharks was growing larger and larger, and the small boat could capsize at any moment.

He had to come up with a better plan, or he would be devoured by the fish. Suddenly, he remembered the bead. He quickly pulled the bead from his pocket; it emitted a warm glow, as if responding to his call.

He placed the bead in his palm, closed his eyes, concentrated, and tried to communicate with the bead.

"Bead, help me!" he murmured to himself. Suddenly, the bead emitted a dazzling light, instantly illuminating the entire sea surface. The sharks, blinded by the light, stopped attacking and began to circle aimlessly on the surface.

Ling Xiao seized the opportunity, quickly grabbed his short sword, and charged towards the sharks. He used the sword to stab the sharks' eyes and gills, which were their weak points.

The sharks struggled in agony, but Ling Xiao moved faster. Like a seasoned hunter, he precisely located their vital points and killed them one by one. After a fierce battle, the shark swarm finally retreated and disappeared into the dark sea. Ling Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and sat down to rest on the small boat.

He inspected the cabin and found that although the small boat was badly damaged, it wasn't completely broken apart. "That was incredibly close," he muttered to himself, filled with gratitude for the bead. After the battle, Ling Xiao began cleaning up the battlefield.

He discovered some valuable items on the shark carcasses. He used a short sword to cut off the sharks' teeth and fins, the most valuable parts. Shark teeth are incredibly sharp and can be used to make weapons and tools; shark fins are a prized ingredient that can fetch a good price on the market.

Ling Xiao carefully collected these items, knowing that these finds would greatly help his journey ahead. "These sharks are truly a treasure trove delivered to my doorstep."

Ling Xiao thought to himself, then put the teeth and shark fin in the cabin and began repairing the small boat. The shark had smashed several large holes in the hull, which Ling Xiao temporarily plugged with planks and ropes.

He knew he needed to find a safe place as soon as possible to completely repair the boat. He picked up the bead, and it shone again, illuminating the sea ahead.

Ling Xiao sailed in the direction of the light, and soon he saw the coastline in the distance. It was an island shrouded in mist, exuding a mysterious aura.

Ling Xiao carefully steered his small boat closer to the island, only to find that the beach was covered with strange footprints and broken seashells.

A chill ran through him; he realized this place might not be safe. He moored his small boat on the beach, and, carrying his dagger and beads, cautiously stepped onto the island.

The island's vegetation was exceptionally lush, with tall, ancient trees that seemed to have stood for thousands of years. A damp, decaying smell permeated the air, creating a sense of oppression.

Lingxiao followed the footprints and discovered that they seemed to belong to some kind of huge creature.

He carefully made his way through the woods when he suddenly heard a low growl.

(End of this chapter)