Chapter 516: The Storm Subsides
Chapter 516: The Storm Subsides
The crimson flames shattered everything in their path, leaving nothing but destruction.
The channel that Kruluru had used to absorb Blue Ocean Zircon was now in the line of fire.
With the predictive skills of an FPS, it seemed as if this strike was precisely timed for this moment!
A sharp crack echoed as the flames surged, and the Indestructible Blade struck with devastating force.
The Blue Ocean Zircons within the channel were instantly hit by the swiftly approaching blade, shattering into sparkling fragments of crystal and blue gemstones.
Kruluru's consciousness, formed from malevolent intent, realized the impending danger at that very moment.
It contracted its body, attempting to heal and seal the channel.
But it was already too late.
The heavy Indestructible Blade, imbued with terrifying power, arrived in an instant.
Before the grayish-white mist could envelop and heal the channel, the blade pierced through, carrying with it red-hot lava and blue gemstone shards, striking the heart of the Chaos Core.
Kruluru's core emitted an eerie creak.
The wills of the spirits, forcibly twisted and bound together by the rules, were directly pierced by the Indestructible Blade, shattering and collapsing under the scorching flames.
Boom!
The next second, a powerful storm erupted from the ocean's surface.
But this storm was not aimed at Lindsey.
Instead, the cataclysmic concept that made up Kruluru's body unleashed its power indiscriminately in all directions, centered on Kruluru.
Lindsey's body, high in the air, didn't even have time to fall back into the water. It jerked backward in mid-air.
"Is... is it dead?"
Lindsey's expression was a mix of disbelief and relief. He quickly switched modules.
On the Hunting Log, the information about Kruluru was updated, and indeed, a kill count was added.
But what was even more exciting was the change in the Legendary Beast kill count, which had now increased from 1/3 to 2/3.
"Good, it's dead."
Lindsey breathed a sigh of relief.
Due to his proximity to the storm, his health was reduced by 1/10 as he fell back into the water.
However, as he felt the currents around his body...
"Wait, my sword!"
Lindsey didn't have time to check his loot.
His data-form body dove into the sea and swam directly beneath Kruluru's remains.
"I can't let my Indestructible Blade be swept away like this!"
"And I need to collect materials!"
Lindsey forcefully plunged through the turbulent waters, heading straight down.
He reacted just in time, managing to retrieve the Indestructible Blade before it disappeared into the pitch-black sea.
He then reached out and slapped the water around him, collecting Kruluru's remains as materials.
"Plop!"
Lindsey exhaled in relief underwater.
He resurfaced, taking inventory of his spoils, starting with the reward items from the Hunting Log.
Curse: Oceanic Cataclysm
[After using this on a target, it inflicts a permanent, powerful curse. The target will frequently encounter natural disasters such as hurricanes, thunderstorms, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions whenever they are at sea.]
[An item never seen on the market, its value is unknown.]
"..."
"A powerful curse? Who should I use this on?"
This type of loot was a first for Lindsey.
As he headed back to the surface, he also noticed another change.
The violent impact caused by Kruluru's death gradually subsided.
With the dissipation of its cataclysmic power, the water currents within the massive whirlpool in the pitch-black sea slowed down.
Lindsey even looked up at the sky.
The perpetually cloudy sky began to clear at that moment.
"So, the anomalies in the ocean were all due to Kruluru's influence."
Lindsey raised an eyebrow and continued scrolling down the kill rewards.
Artifact/Material: Wraith Kernel
[When integrated into the body, there is a chance that the user's lineage will be transformed into that of an oceanic wraith, greatly extending their lifespan, granting immunity to physical attacks, and making them vulnerable to sunlight. It can also be used as a material to craft other items.]
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【A rare mutated product, moderately priced.】
Just like the 【Bloodthirsty Wood Core】 he obtained earlier, Lindsey placed the 【Wraith Kernel】 into his portable bag.
He refrained from shouting, 'I'm done being human!' and transforming his lineage.
"Long live humanity," Lindsey muttered to himself as he, as usual, checked the synthesis formula.
【1 Wraith Kernel + 1 Advanced Silk Thread + 1 Advanced Metal + 1 Special Metal = Styx Fishing Rod】
【1 Wraith Kernel + 1 Invisible Blade = Phantom Sword】
【1 Wraith Kernel + 3 Advanced Dark Gems + 2 Advanced Death Breaths = Summoning Staff】
"..."
"Hey, Lindsey!"
At this moment, a shout came from the sea surface.
As the resentment gradually dissipated, and the sunlight shone down once again, a small, unremarkable boat became the only moving object on the sea, now sailing towards Lindsey.
Little Wah Wah Wah, still lying on the deck, waved her hands excitedly at Lindsey.
"I saw it all!"
"The way you were on the sea just now, you looked as cool as the hero in the play 'Lu Wu'!"
"When we get back to Thousand Sails City, I must write down this scene. Just wait to be swarmed by countless fans in your shop!"
"..."
"Please spare me."
Cold sweat broke out on Lindsey's face, and he quickly responded, "Even if you write about my adventure, at least wait until we're ready to leave before publishing, okay?"
As he greeted his companions, Lindsey swam towards their boat.
After climbing onto the deck, he tore off the cloth strips on his body and quickly changed into some clothes.
At that moment, Alarson poked his head out of the cabin:
"Lindsey, you really took out Krulu."
The one-armed painter's expression was a bit dazed, as if he were in a dream:
"That thing didn't have any essence reaction."
"But judging from the storm it stirred up on the sea surface, it was at least a Phase 6 existence. Even if I exaggerate a bit, I'd say it was a Phase 7 Dragon Beast."
Alarson had witnessed the diversity of Lindsey's abilities.
However, in the face of this solo kill of Krulu, he still found it too surreal.
Lindsey explained, "Actually, it's not that bad. That thing had a core. As long as you stimulate its spirit with the right method, it would expose its weakness, and then you could just shatter the core."
"In general, our enemy has..."
Lindsey originally wanted to chat with his companions briefly, like he did after defeating a boss at the end of an adventure.
Next, they were supposed to discuss the plan to enter the sea and find Little Wah Wah Wah's original body.
But just as he followed his cautious habit and pulled out the 【Map】, Lindsey swallowed all his words.
"..."
Because at that moment, he checked the 【Map】 and saw that the huge red marker was still in its original position.
Undoubtedly, Krulu was dead.
The numbers in the 【Hunting Journal】 and the materials in Lindsey's hands all proved this.
Lindsey silently looked down into the sea.
In the pitch-black seawater, there seemed to be an even larger, black mass floating upwards.
Very well, there's something else down there.
Today, had the legendary beast achievement gone directly from 2/3 to 3/3? Lindsey found humor in the situation but also quickly reminded his companions, "Um, I also have some bad news!"
"There's a huge creature in the sea, and it seems to be waiting for us to come and defeat it?"
(End of Chapter)
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