I was just fishing, how did I become a Great Old One?

Black Iron Pot City, three thousand meters underground, the abyss digestive system.

With the conclusion of the first round of team competition, the 100 winning teams (actually only 60 remained, the rest were eliminated) were given a short break.

But for Jiang Li, rest is non-existent.

At this moment, he was standing in front of a huge, still writhing, fleshy hole.

This is the venue for the individual competition.

Unlike the previous sweltering arena, this place was much darker and damper, filled with a strong sour smell and... a certain indescribable fishy odor.

The host, Fly King, was projected into the air, his compound eyes flashing with a mischievous light.

"Fellow survivors, welcome to the second round—the individual competition."

"In this round, we will test the chef's... [adaptability] and [courage]."

"The opening before you is a section of the intestines of the abyssal behemoth Leviathan."

"Of course, it's alive."

"And it was very hungry."

……

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

"Intestines?"

Sun Wukong (cheering from the sidelines as a spectator) covered his nose, looking disgusted.

"This competition is getting more and more disgusting. Making a chef crawl inside a monster's belly?"

"This is called...an immersive experience."

Tang Sanzang calmly analyzed.

"In the abyss, the finest ingredients are often accompanied by the highest risks."

"Leviathan's intestines are not only a labyrinth, but also... the finest sewage."

……

The host continued to announce the rules:

"Inside the labyrinth dwells an extremely rare ingredient—the Void Eel."

"They are transparent, extremely fast, and can move through the intestinal wall."

"Your mission is to catch at least ten Void Eels within two hours and cook a dish on the spot."

"Note: Strong acid digestive fluid will be secreted intermittently within the maze."

"If you accidentally get digested... well, you can only blame your bad luck."

"The match...begins!"

……

Enter the maze.

Jiang Li straightened his collar, picked up the Occam's razor (a concept chef's knife), took a deep breath (activating his sense of smell), and strode into the flesh-red opening.

As soon as you step inside, the sensation under your feet becomes extremely strange.

The ground was soft and slippery, covered with a thick layer of mucus. The walls (intestinal walls) were pink, covered with large blood vessels and nerves, and were rhythmically contracting and peristaltic.

"Gurgle... gurgle..."

A loud splashing sound came from all around.

That's the sound of digestive juices flowing.

"This environment..."

Jiang Li looked around.

"Humidity 90%, temperature 45 degrees Celsius."

"It is a natural... fermentation chamber."

He wasn't in a hurry to find that Void Eel.

Instead, he squatted down, dipped his finger in the sticky liquid on the ground, and rubbed it.

"Um……"

"It's very acidic."

"And it has a... strong, accumulated smell of feces that has lasted for thousands of years (scratch that), it's the mellow aroma of fermentation."

"These intestines...are quite fat."

……

Just then.

"Whoosh!"

A transparent shadow emerged from the fleshy wall in front of Jiang Li and then instantly disappeared into the other side of the wall.

It was a slender, jelly-like void eel.

It was mocking Jiang Li.

"Catch me, you idiot!"

It even blew a bubble.

"They run pretty fast."

Jiang Li stood up.

Looking at this intricate, spiderweb-like intestinal maze.

If you were to chase these eels that can walk through walls using conventional methods, two hours would definitely not be enough.

and……

Jiang Li glanced at the thick, elastic intestinal walls all around.

"Leaving such a large piece of top-quality pork intestines uneaten."

"Do you really have to go catch a few small fish fry?"

"This is simply... buying the box and returning the pearl."

A mad passion for cooking ignited in Jiang Li's eyes.

"Since it's a maze..."

"Since it's intestines..."

"Then let it... live up to its name."

……

[Deep Blue Colon Regeneration Project Launched]

Step 1: Clean (or don't clean).

Jiang Li took out the [Antimatter Whetstone] he had bought from the Omniscient Market from his backpack.

He rubbed against the wall.

"Sizzle—"

The intestinal wall was stimulated and contracted violently.

"Ouch! It tickles! Who's tickling me?"

The entire labyrinth emitted a muffled growl (Leviathan's consciousness).

"Don't move."

Jiang Li shouted loudly.

"I'm here to... clear out your accumulated stool."

Jiang Li took out a bag of [Abyss Coarse Salt].

He bought this at the Black Iron Pot City; the granules are as big as pebbles and have extremely strong friction.

"Big windmill!"

Jiang Li grabbed a handful of coarse salt and, using skillful force, hurled it at the surrounding intestinal walls.

"Shhh—"

The coarse salt rubs against the intestinal wall, removing surface dirt and excess mucus.

But Jiang Li didn't wash it very clean.

He deliberately... kept a portion of it.

"The key to making braised pork intestines is to preserve the original flavor."

"If you wash it too clean, it loses its soul."

"This viscous substance is... a natural thickener."

……

Step 2: Intestinal folding (physical folding).

This is the most crucial step.

It was also the craziest step.

Jiang Li looked at the maze that stretched for several kilometers.

"It's so long, it won't cook through or absorb the flavor."

"We need to... put it on."

"Like making... the Nine-Turned Intestines."

Jiang Li reached a neural node in the maze (which looked like a tumor).

He took out Occam's razor.

He aimed precisely at that spot and stabbed down.

"Stimulate acupoints!"

"shrink!"

"Awooo!!!!"

Leviathan let out a scream.

With that cut, that section of its intestines received intense nerve stimulation.

The intestines, which were originally stretched out, began to spasm and contract violently.

"Now!"

Jiang Li, like a surfer, stepped onto the writhing flesh walls.

"Turn left! Turn right!"

"Turn left again!"

He continuously stimulates different nerve points, guiding the direction of intestinal contractions.

Under the horrified gazes of the outside world.

That originally winding and meandering maze began to... devour itself.

One piece of intestine was inserted into another piece of intestine.

One layer on top of another.

One circle within another.

In just ten minutes.

This maze, stretching for several kilometers, was actually folded by Jiang Li into...

A huge, nine-layered, concentric ring of flesh...

【Nine-Turned Intestines - Maze Version】

……

"Oh My God……"

The host in the stands, Fly King, nearly had his eyes pop out.

"What is this player doing?"

"He...packed up the maze?"

"Where are the void eels inside?"

"They're all trapped inside!"

Yes.

The void eels that were originally darting around were now all trapped in the layers of the intestinal wall.

It turned into... natural minced meat.

……

Step 3: Braising (internal cooking).

"We don't even need to look for a pot."

Jiang Li stood in the center of this huge fleshy ring (that is, the innermost layer).

"This is a pressure cooker in itself."

"Next..."

"Serve the ingredients!"

Jiang Li took out all the seasonings she had in stock.

【Abyss Soy Sauce】(Glossy black).

【Magma Rock Sugar】(used for caramelizing sugar).

【Hell's Octagon】, 【Devil's Cinnamon】

And most importantly...

【Three-piece set for removing fishy smell】: scallions, ginger, and a large jar of 【Meng Po soup】 (used as cooking wine, it not only removes fishy smell but also makes the ingredients forget their pain).

slam-la-

Tons of seasonings were poured into the center of the meat ring.

"Nezha! Even though you're on the sidelines, can I borrow your fire?"

Jiang Li took out a fragment of the Fire-Tipped Spear (a keepsake given to him by Nezha).

Activate it.

"call--"

The Samadhi Fire ignited at the center of the flesh ring.

But Jiang Li did not burn the intestines directly.

He was burning those... digestive juices.

The strong acid digestive fluid secreted by Leviathan boils at high temperatures.

Mix with seasonings.

It turned into a pot of... [Abyss Spicy and Sour Braised Sauce].

"stew!"

Jiang Li stimulated the nerve nodes again.

The meat ring tightened abruptly, enveloping the broth and flames inside.

Utilizing the thickness and heat of the intestinal wall itself, it undergoes... internal circulation and simmering.

……

Time passed second by second.

The originally pinkish-red intestines began to change color.

From pink, to deep red, and finally to an alluring... maroon color.

An extremely powerful aroma seeped out through the pores of the flesh.

It was a complex aroma that blended the scents of meat, fat, spices, and a hint of...unique offal.

This flavor is too strong.

It floated directly onto the stands.

"Slurp..."

One of the ghoul spectators couldn't help but lick his lips.

"This flavor... is just right!"

"It reminds me of my mom's braised pork intestines!"

Even the King of Flies couldn't help but rub his hands together (a fly's habit).

"This taste... is full of the contradictory beauty of decay and rebirth!"

"Absolutely amazing!"

……

"Ding!"

Arriving in two hours.

Reduce the sauce!

Jiang Li shouted loudly.

He stimulated the nerve node for the last time.

The flesh ring jolted violently.

"puff--"

Excess water is squeezed out.

The remaining broth thickened and clung to the sides of the intestines, adhering tightly to each layer of the intestinal wall.

"Open...the intestines!"

Jiang Li wielded Occam's Razor.

He sliced ​​off the enormous nine-turn meat ring with a single cut.

"Snap!"

The once tough intestinal wall is now as soft and tender as tofu.

The blade sliced ​​through.

It revealed the inside... a cross-section that was layered, winding, and complex.

In the middle of each layer, there are several translucent, flavorful, and chewy eels.

It's like... the jelly inside a sausage roll.

……

[Dish Name: Abyss - Nine-Turn Void Intestine Maze]

[Level: The pinnacle of the world of bizarre cooking.]

[Description: No longer simply catching fish, but using the entire maze itself as food. Using neural stimulation, it is folded into a nine-turn structure and then braised using its own digestive juices.]

[Special Features: A portion of the "original flavor" has been intentionally retained (you know what I mean), resulting in a richer and more layered taste. The outer skin is soft and chewy, while the filling (eel) is springy and bouncy.]

[Taste: With one bite, you first experience the richness of the sauce, followed by the burst of oil from the pork intestines, then the crispness of the eel, and finally... a lingering, unique flavor.]

[Benefits: Replenishes a massive amount of collagen. Grants the ability to "traverse mazes" (due to eating eel). May cause slightly...diarrhea (due to the original flavor).]

……

Review process.

Jiang Li was carrying a plate (a piece of which was cut off) that was bigger than a house.

He walked to the judges' table.

The judges have changed this time.

The chief judge is... [Abyssal Glutton - Giant Fat Worm].

It was a huge, white, plump worm with no hands or feet, only a large mouth that took up half of its body.

Its favorite food is... offal.

"Well……"

The giant fat worm stared at the enormous, dark red, still trembling nine-turn intestine in front of it.

Its eyes lit up.

"The color... is perfect."

"This aroma... is authentic."

"but……"

The big fat worm leaned closer and took a sniff.

"Chef, are you... not clean enough?"

"I smell...that smell."

……

The entire audience held their breath.

Everyone was looking at Jiang Li.

That's a huge no-no!

Not clean enough? Isn't that just asking to be eliminated?

however.

Jiang Li, however, straightened his back, looking confident, even a little proud.

He smiled slightly.

He uttered that classic line:

"I did it on purpose."

"Because I feel..."

"Only some of the original flavor of the large intestine has been preserved."

"So that you can know..."

What you ate... was large intestine.

"Instead of... dough."

……

"Intentional?"

The big fat worm was stunned for a moment.

It looked at Jiang Li's determined eyes.

Then I looked at that tempting piece of fatty intestine.

"Well done... on purpose."

"Then let me try it..."

"Your... original flavor."

The large, fat worm opened its mouth wide.

He swallowed the enormous, nine-turn intestine in one gulp.

"Smack smack..."

The entire room fell silent.

Everyone was waiting for the judges' reaction.

one second.

two seconds.

Sudden.

The large fat worm's body trembled violently.

Its eyes widened suddenly.

That instant.

That "original flavor" exploded in its mouth.

The combination of the salty and sweet sauce, the umami of the eel, and the richness of the oil...

It created an... incredibly addictive flavor storm.

"This...this..."

The fat worm's face turned red.

then.

He revealed an extremely perverted and extremely satisfied smile.

"Absolutely amazing!!!"

"That's the taste!"

"This is so authentic!"

"Without this flavor, this large intestine wouldn't be as appealing!"

"I love this feeling... a little bit dirty, a little bit wild, yet incredibly delicious!"

"You're simply... a know-it-all!"

……

"pass!"

"Perfect score, advance!"

The big fat worm held up a sign.

They even wanted to pack up the rest and take them with them.

……

[System notification: Congratulations to Jiang Li of Team Deep Blue for winning the individual championship!]

[Reward: Abyss Legend Kitchenware Clue Fragment x1.]

[Title Acquired: King of the Nine-Turned Intestines.]

Jiang Li wiped the sauce off his hands.

Looking around at the audience who had fainted because they couldn't stand the smell.

Hidden strength and name.

"Cooking, you know."

"You have to be... bold and careful."

He sheathed his knife.

They rejoined the team.

Wukong covered his nose and hid far away.

"Cook, stay away from me!"

"The smell on you...it's almost blinding me with its stench!"

Er Gou was quite excited.

"Boss! What about the rest? Can I have a bite?"

"I also want to try the... original flavor!"

……

Jiang Li looked at Er Gou.

Laughed.

"Want some?"

"Okay."

"but……"

Jiang Li pointed to the Leviathan cave entrance, which was still convulsing and had lost a section of its intestines.

"That big guy seems a bit angry."

"Because of it..."

"It's leaked."

"Before it goes berserk."

"We'd better...run."

……

The Tree Demon roared into action.

It has a strong, braised pork intestine flavor.

They disappeared at the end of the field.

Only...

A legend about "Nine-Turned Intestines".

as well as……

A Leviathan, a colossal abyss beast, is rolling around on the ground because of diarrhea (physical air leakage).