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next second.
"boom--!!!!"
A terrifyingly loud bang, loud enough to tear eardrums apart, suddenly exploded from the center of that calm sea!
That wasn't an explosion, but some enormous thing that, with unparalleled power, forcibly pushed aside tens of thousands of tons of seawater above it!
A massive, inky shadow, defying all the laws of physics, burst through the sea and pierced the night sky!
The water curtain crashed down in all directions like the sky collapsing. The "Breaking Wave" was lifted up by the terrifying shockwave and then slammed down again, emitting a tooth-grinding groan.
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Everyone on board was shaken and staggered by this sudden change.
When they managed to steady themselves and looked up in horror, time and thought seemed to be frozen in that moment.
The shadow, bathed in the light of the falling water and the moonlight, finally revealed its true form.
That was a shark.
A prehistoric behemoth... the size of a small submarine, even several times larger than the "Breaking Waves" itself!
Its skin is not smooth, but rather a rocky gray-black color, weathered by time. From its head to its tail fin, it is covered with huge, grotesque scars, each one like a medal carved by a monster of equal caliber with its claws and fangs.
What's most chilling is its pair of emotionless, abyss-like black eyes.
And that gaping maw, wide enough to bite a steel cargo ship in half, slowly opening.
Rows of dagger-like, pale white teeth, layered upon each other, form the most primitive and terrifying meat grinder in the world.
Ancient Megalodon!
This species, which only existed on the oldest pages of textbooks and had long been officially recognized as extinct by the Alliance, was now vividly present before everyone!
It ignored the tiny "Wavebreaker," its cold eyes fixed on the swarm of poisonous algae dragons thrown into chaos by its appearance.
For this king who descended from the top of the food chain, these elite poisonous algae dragons were merely... food.
"Roar--!!!"
The Megalodon made no sound, but in everyone's minds, a silent roar from the ancient wilderness resounded.
..... ..... ....
It moved.
The enormous head swung violently, and its gaping maw transformed into a bottomless, pitch-black vortex, generating an irresistible and terrifying suction force!
Seawater is flooding in like crazy!
Several elite-level poisonous algae dragons that were closest to the scene and had not yet recovered from their fear, along with tons of seawater around them, let out desperate cries as they were forcibly pulled into the dark abyss by that force!
"Click——"
A dull, muffled sound, as if bones and shells were being crushed in an instant, traveled through the seawater and clearly reached everyone's ears.
A dark purple liquid, a mixture of blood and venom, spilled from the Megalodon's mouth and was quickly diluted by the surrounding seawater.
hunting.
The most primitive, brutal, and unreasonable form of hunting.
The entire world fell completely silent at that moment.
The sailors on the ship were in a daze, their minds blank, their hearts even forgetting how to beat, just staring blankly up at this mythical scene.
The remaining swarm of poisonous algae dragons completely collapsed.
Their prized venom and the sheer number of their populations, so proud of them, seem utterly laughable and utterly vulnerable in the face of this absolute predator.
“Hiss—!!!”
A sharp, piercing cry, filled with endless fear, rang out from all directions.
The swarm of poisonous algae dragons scattered like birds and beasts in an instant, no longer daring to linger for even a moment, desperately fleeing in all directions, wishing they had two more tails.
A crisis that could have completely destroyed the "Breaking Waves" was forcibly ended in a way that no one could have predicted.
After a hearty meal, the ancient megalodon seemed to let out a satisfied burp. It slowly turned its hill-like head, and its black hole-like eye finally landed on the tiny "Breaking Wave".
The hairs on everyone's body stood on end instantly!
It's a kind of shiver that comes from the depths of your soul, as if you're being watched by someone at the top of the food chain, scrutinizing whether something is even worth eating.
Time seemed to stretch on for centuries.
The Megalodon seemed to have lost interest in this "tin can" that wasn't even an appetizer. It slowly closed its huge mouth, and its massive body, carrying an undercurrent, began to sink again.
With a gentle sway of its massive tail fin, it created a giant wave several meters high that crashed against the hull of the "Breaking Waves".
Immediately, that terrifying shadow, one that would be unforgettable for anyone, silently slipped back into the endless abyss that had given birth to it.
The sea has returned to calm.
Only the lingering smell of blood in the air proved that what had just happened was not an illusion.
"Huh...huh...huh..."
The heavy breathing of survivors echoed across the deck.
Amidst silence and awe, the "Breaking Waves" finally arrived safely at the unknown island marked on the system map.
As the boat docked, Lin Che's gaze swept across the beach and into the depths of the island.
Before his eyes, a line of clear golden text slowly appeared.
The hints from the Eye of Truth became clearer than ever before.
The purest dragon scales are located in the center of this island, within an ancient altar two hundred meters underwater!
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The roar of the Breaking Waves' engines faded into silence after reaching the shallows of the target island.
The sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy smell, swept across the deck, but Lin Che didn't even bother to catch his breath before starting to put on his gear.
It was a top-of-the-line diving suit, entirely black, with the joints gleaming with a cold metallic sheen, and a low, airtight sound emanating from the connection between the helmet and collar. It was more than just a diving suit; it was a mobile fortress capable of withstanding the terrifying pressures of the deep sea.
He knew very well that the ancient megalodon that had been lured away was merely a "patrolman" in this area.
True treasures are always protected by a more powerful being.
"Captain, wait for me on the ship."
Lin Che's voice came through the communicator, carrying a slightly muffled echo.
He gave no one a chance to respond, leaned back, and silently disappeared into the azure sea without splashing a single extra wave.
Dive.
The sunlight was quickly swallowed up by the sea, and the world transitioned from bright blue to deep indigo, eventually turning into a pure, chilling black.
All that could be heard was the sound of my own steady breathing and the faint electrical hum of the equipment running.
The detection function of the Eye of Truth became the only source of light in his field of vision at this moment.
A slender yet incredibly clear stream of golden data stretched out in the darkness, guiding him through the complex and rugged underwater caverns.
He moved like a nimble fish, weaving through narrow crevices between rocks, avoiding the dangerous sea creatures lurking in the shadows.
Finally, after passing through the last narrow rift, the view suddenly opened up before us.
A vast underwater trench.
Countless seaweeds emitting a faint glow illuminated this place, making it seem like a dreamlike kingdom.
At the heart of that radiance, an ancient altar, bearing the mottled marks of time, stood silently.
It seems to have been sleeping here for millions of years, silently telling ancient secrets.
At the very top of the altar, a scale floats silently.
Its entire body shimmered with a molten gold-like luster, and it flickered with alternating light and shadow in an extremely slow yet powerful rhythm.
The rhythm of the light was like a beating heart.
Dragon Scales!
Lin Che's breath hitched slightly. He suppressed the turmoil in his heart and slowly approached the altar.
However, just as his fingertips were about to touch the edge of the altar steps...
A sudden change occurred!
The huge "rock" that he had originally thought was part of the altar, perched atop the altar, moved.
That's not a rock at all!
Instead, it was a colossal creature that curled up and blended completely into the colors of its surroundings!
An ancient Thorium Dragon King with an unusually large size!
It suddenly opened its tightly closed eyes!
What kind of eyes are those?
There was no anger, no warning, only an absolute coldness that disregarded life.
A terrifying pressure, almost tangible, instantly transformed into invisible shackles, locking Lin Che firmly in place!
Near-King level!
Lin Che's muscles tensed instantly, and his blood seemed to freeze under the terrifying aura.
His brain completed the combat capability assessment in 0.01 seconds.
In the water, facing a top predator that has the full advantage of its environment, he has no chance of winning.
Less than one-tenth!
escape!
The thought exploded in his mind.
Without the slightest hesitation, he flipped his wrist, and a specially made metal sphere appeared in his palm.