Chapter 1393: Ambush

0, above the constantly churning red-black sea, waves of toxic, volatile gas hung somewhat heavy, perpetually shrouding the air above the sea surface.

Wave after wave passed, and no sign of any living creature could be seen.

Even before the Fei Yi Shijie had progressed to mid-Apocalypse, life was already scarce in this world's oceans.

Perhaps, those were the monsters.

「Boom—!! 」

Above the Dead Sea, a piercing shriek drew a hundred-meter wave racing swiftly.

Only a Fourth Stage Intermediate Alien Species, shrunk to human size, was seen, its expression grave as it sped across the sea surface.

Unlike when passing through other regions, as he crossed this sea's airspace, he hesitated a moment, then restrained his aura, as if wary of something.

「This route lately... 」

「The Annihilation Overlord notified us to come over, but nobody knows where that bug hid; do we really need to gather... 」

Instinctively lowering his head to glance at the viscous blood sea beneath his feet, Zi Lin hesitated, inwardly sighing.

Since Lin An appeared on the continent where the Annihilation Overlord resides, about eighty percent of all Fourth Stage Alien Species worldwide have been rushing over.

Before, they intended to form an endless encirclement to surround and kill Lin An.

But now, with them losing track, whether Lin An is on that continent has become a problem.

Therefore, in his view, he actually no longer needed to rush over urgently.

Perhaps just as they arrived, Lin An would pop out from somewhere else, forcing them to set out again...

Not understanding what the Annihilation Overlord was thinking, the Elder Council also delayed issuing new orders. Thus, although he felt something was off, he could only reluctantly comply.

「Could it be that we are to gather our strength so that Overlord can activate the guidance rule」

While cautiously crossing the Dead Sea's skies, Zi Lin, multitasking, couldn't help but speculate.

Situations like Lin An hiding underground are indeed tricky, but they might not be without a solution.

If he remembers correctly, they once pursued a certain one in this manner back then...

As long as they can find anything related to the target, they can initiate guidance using the most peculiar fate rule.

Under the guidance, Lin An would have nowhere to hide, like a firefly.

It is said that the Annihilation Overlord has already found something Lin An once came into contact with...

But just as he was contemplating various possibilities, suddenly, his eyes locked firmly on the distant sea surface, and a rule-based light curtain instantly enclosed him.

Although not yet activated, as long as he wishes, it can be triggered instantly.

Here, there is actually danger.

The seabed.

As if able to see through the ten-thousand-meter ocean, Lin An gazed silently and motionlessly at the Overlord flying overhead like a corpse.

Finding these Overlords' flight routes is not difficult.

He only needs to link the coordinates where he has previously appeared with the various continents to find the shortest route.

As long as these Fourth Stage Alien Species come from other continents to surround and kill him, they will most likely take the nearest route.

By putting himself in the alien species' perspective, Lin An easily found dozens of routes.

As expected, after concealing himself on the nearest route, he discovered an Overlord Alien Species rushing toward the Annihilation Continent.

「The aura is definitely Fourth Stage Intermediate... 」

「However, it seems somewhat weaker than that previous Overlord? 」

Covering his mental power over the rolling waves, Lin An cleverly rode the waves' rise and fall to conceal his mental power.

In his perception, the opponent's strength is genuinely Fourth Stage Intermediate, and it appears they have mastered the speed rule.

The opponent's incoming speed is extremely fast, far surpassing his own!

Silently locking on, Lin An couldn't help but feel a strong killing intent rise.

He has already exchanged all his physique attributes.

If he feels correct, assuming the opponent's rule destructive power equals that of the previous Overlord, he should be able to withstand a single strike.

Although the two rules have not fully recovered, unleashing a strike is still no problem.

「Should we make a move? 」

「This suspected Dominion-level Alien Species is just one individual... probably because his speed is too fast for other Fourth Stage beings to keep up」

「Killing him would net another thirty thousand points! 」

Standing in the dark, oppressive depths of the ocean, Lin An resembled a demon of the deep sea, greedily gazing at the Fourth Stage Alien Species above.

Such a good opportunity, not acting would be too wasteful...

If it weren't for the rules and teleportation not being fully restored, he would have long been unable to restrain himself from attacking!

Lacking teleportation ability means that when he approaches the opponent, he will inevitably sustain damage!

After all, this Fourth Stage's movement speed is truly too fast.

But just as Lin An continuously accumulated power, contemplating whether to strike...

Suddenly, the high-speed moving Fourth Stage Alien Species abruptly halted above a patch of sea.

Hmm!?

Stopped!?

Not knowing why the opponent stopped.

But at this moment, Lin An suddenly realized this was an excellent opportunity to strike!