Chapter 174: Fishing for

Siren released her spiritual power once more, carefully observing the lantern ghost-chariot fish.

She found nothing unusual about this lantern ghost-chariot fish, yet just as she was about to leave, she inexplicably sensed something slightly off...

This sea area was located at the boundary between the Black Sea and the purified zone.

Because of its proximity to the Black Sea, the creatures here would all more or less be tainted with some Heiyuan energy.

Even the sea monster warriors who cultivated purifying seaweed here would likewise be tainted with Heiyuan energy.

But this lantern ghost-charit fish actually gave off not a single trace of Heiyuan energy!

This was extremely abnormal! While the Siren sea monster was observing the Heiyuanmolong, the Heiyuanmolong naturally also saw the Siren sea monster.

"A King-realm sea monster — that should count as a relatively powerful existence in this sea area."

"Coming here suddenly, it seems she has discovered something. Interesting, these sea folk are a bit more amusing than I imagined."

"However, still not worth me making a move."

The Heiyuanmolong thought to itself.

Then, after discovering that the Siren sea monster seemed to have noticed its "abnormality" and was continuously probing with spiritual power —

The Heiyuanmolong not only did not suppress its extraordinary level to low-level Lord realm, but instead completely concealed its aura.

The Heiyuanmolong wanted to deliberately let the sea monster discover its power, so that it would seek reinforcements.

It wanted to fish.

The sea monster before it was not its target — the Hydra behemoth and the Suanni were!

When that Hydra giant serpent arrived here, it would discover that "it" was not a high-level King-realm creature at all, but a Calamity-realm one! The Heiyuanmolong could hardly wait to enjoy the Hydra giant serpent's expression of surprise and terror.

Of course, if this Siren sea monster dared to attack it, the Heiyuanmolong would counterattack without hesitation.

It would kill this Siren sea monster, then rush at top speed toward the sea area where the Hydra giant serpent was located!

After noticing something was off, the sea monster leader Siren continued to use her spiritual power to probe the lantern ghost-chariot fish's extraordinary level without showing any reaction.

On the first probe, she found that this lantern ghost-chariot fish's extraordinary level was a normal low-level Lord realm.

Then she pretended to leave, but in reality secretly conducted a second reconnaissance with her spiritual power.

This time, the result she got made Siren's gaze grow even more solemn.

Because she could not detect this lantern ghost-chariot fish's true strength!

Moreover, she sensed an incomparably terrifying aura from this lantern ghost-chariot fish!

Clearly, this lantern ghost-chariot fish's strength was far above hers.

High-level King or even stronger! Siren no longer hesitated; while pretending to leave this sea area as if nothing had happened, she simultaneously offered a prayer to the Suanni in her heart.

"Respected Suanni Majesty, we have discovered a Heiyuan sea beast near the Black Sea whose extraordinary level is at high-level King or above. Please help us!"

The current situation had already exceeded the scope of what they could handle! ————————

Inside the Ice Phoenix Divine Temple.

Chen Mo was attempting to make "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall."

These past few days, he had sought out many chefs from the human world, asking them to teach him how to prepare various delicacies.

Because he had absolutely no experience making extraordinary cuisine, Chen Mo could only explore from scratch.

He tried, on the basis of ordinary cuisine, using some precious divine medicines and spiritual plants, as well as the flesh and blood of high-level extraordinary creatures, to substitute for ordinary ingredients.

For example, the "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall" Chen Mo was currently making.

It used multiple types of second-tier, and even third-tier, divine medicines.

"It smells so good! Can I eat it yet?"

The little ice spider stared longingly at the clay pot; the aroma wafting from it had already made it unable to keep from drooling.

The Canopy Ice Spider was a glutton to begin with.

One should know that in the former Ice Phoenix Divine Domain, there was no such profession as "chef."

After all, even when divine medicines were made into cuisine, it would not enhance the original effect of the divine medicine, and would even cause its "nutrition" to be lost.

As for divine medicines, spiritual plants, or flesh and blood —

The extraordinary creatures within the Ice Phoenix Divine Domain would either eat them directly, or mix them with other spiritual plants or treasures to make elixirs.

Their requirements for taste were very low.

As long as it was edible and nutritious, that was enough.

After descending into this world and tasting the delicacies of the human world, the Canopy Ice Spider became somewhat unable to stop itself.

And now that Chen Mo was using divine medicines and high-level flesh to prepare food, the taste was naturally even superior to ordinary cuisine! During this period, it could be said to be living very comfortably.

"Two more minutes."

Chen Mo said calmly.

He felt that the Canopy Ice Spider in its little ice spider form was rather cute.

Two minutes later.

Chen Mo opened the clay pot, and an alluring, clear fragrance rapidly spread in all directions.

Chen Mo immediately began to observe, and soon obtained the information for this Buddha Jumps Over the Wall —

【Buddha Jumps Over the Wall】

【Quality: Third-tier (King-grade)】

【An extraordinary delicacy made from sea-spirit abalone, ice fish lips, ice crystal mushrooms, and snow lotus. After consumption, it can raise extraordinary level and ice-type resistance. When consumed by ice-type extraordinary creatures, it slightly enhances their talent.】

【Deliciousness Value: 75】

"Still not quite good enough."

Chen Mo sighed.

In this 【Buddha Jumps Over the Wall】, he had put four types of third-tier ice-type divine medicines, as well as snake meat from the Hydra giant serpent.

It can be said that the ingredients are extremely luxurious, but the effect is rather ordinary.

It would be better to just eat these ingredients raw.

Nutrient loss is severe.

As of now, the only benefit of making extraordinary food is that it becomes a bit tastier.

It's no wonder that in the era of the Skycurtain Ice Spider, there were no extraordinary chefs.

However, as long as I wait until I complete the self-discipline challenge of the 【Great Chef Lion】, I can endow extraordinary food with special attributes, thereby greatly boosting the ingredients' effect!

"Can we eat it now?"

The little ice spider said eagerly, and at this moment it bore no trace of seniority's demeanor.

The Skycurtain Ice Spider is the Skycurtain Ice Spider, and the little ice spider is the little ice spider.

"Hmm."

Seeing Chen Mo nod, the little ice spider couldn't wait and took a sip of the soup.

Instantly, a fresh fragrance instantly spread through its nasal passages, and the soup was delicious and not greasy.

"Delicious!"

The little ice spider couldn't help but praise it.

It suddenly felt that having a clone was actually not bad; otherwise, this pot of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall wouldn't be enough for even a single gulp!

Chen Mo himself also tasted it.

The taste is indeed not bad! Cooking is much simpler than forging weapons; as long as you control the heat and the proportions of the various ingredients, you can often make food that tastes good.

At this moment, a voice suddenly came from deep within his heart: the Siren, leader of the sea demons.

The Siren was devoutly praying to him.

"Your Majesty, a black abyss sea beast of King level or above appears to have emerged in the Black Sea; I request your support."

"I understand."

Chen Mo replied through the power of faith.

Afterward, he immediately returned to Ice Spider Mountain via the bronze teleportation gate, and then, through the faith line, directly descended onto the body of the Siren, leader of the sea demons.

He attaches great importance to the purification work of the Black Sea.

After all, the ocean area of Blue Star accounts for 71% of its total surface area, reaching an astonishing 360 million square kilometers.

One of the effects of the 【Lord Lion +】 is that for every 10,000 square kilometers of territory occupied, one obtains a strand of primordial earth vein energy.

If he could fully occupy the ocean, Chen Mo would obtain 36,000 strands of earth vein energy (primordial spiritual power), which could greatly speed up his advancement to the peak of the Calamity Realm!

Achieving the expansion of oceanic territory is also a primary task of the recent Return-to-the-Abyss Sea Clan! ————————

Deep sea.

The lanternfish stared intently at the Siren sea demon not far away.

After the sea demon Siren prayed to the Suanni and Chen Mo responded, a hint of excitement appeared in the lanternfish's eyes.

As a clone created by the Heiyuanmolong using its own essence blood and dragon soul, the little magic dragon possesses many of the abilities of the Heiyuanmolong's main body.

It can likewise sense the existence of the power of faith.

"I didn't expect that a mere sea demon could actually communicate with a deity. Excellent!"

The Heiyuanmolong was somewhat surprised, yet also very excited.

Its original target was the Hydra giant serpent or the Suanni.

Because in its view, only these two mythological descendants perhaps received the attention of the deities behind them; only by devouring them and transforming them into abyssal beings could it obtain information about that deity.

However, now that this little sea demon before it can also contact the deity behind it, it naturally becomes a target of the Heiyuanmolong! Whoosh! The Heiyuanmolong burst forth with astonishing speed, swimming toward the sea demon leader.

And while the Heiyuanmolong was quickly approaching the Siren sea demon, Chen Mo had already descended onto the Siren's body.

At the moment of descent, he saw a dull-witted, somewhat ugly lanternfish rapidly charging toward him!

"A Calamity Realm abyssal sea beast!"

Chen Mo could naturally perceive the true extraordinary grade of the "lanternfish".

He didn't expect that besides himself, there actually exists a Calamity Realm being on Blue Star, and it is an abyssal sea beast!

The comer bears ill intent; Chen Mo instantly entered a combat stance.

While charging toward the sea demon Siren, the lanternfish's outward appearance underwent a tremendous change.

Two black horns grew on its head, its body rapidly elongated, and black-gold scales sprouted across its body.

In the blink of an eye, it turned into a Heiyuanmolong twenty meters in length.

The Heiyuanmolong revealed its true form.

Since the target has now appeared, there is no need to remain hidden.

"Which deity are you?"

After sensing a strange and powerful aura descend upon the sea demon leader, the Heiyuanmolong did not immediately attack.

"Suanni."

Upon hearing the Heiyuanmolong's inquiry, Chen Mo casually replied.

At the same time, he controlled the Siren's sea demon body and released the 【Law of Heaven and Earth】.

These abyssal sea beasts have repeatedly infringed upon the waters of the Ice Lion Kingdom, slaughtering many infected sea folk, and have polluted vast expanses of ocean into a black sea of only slaughter and death.

Therefore, peace talks between him and the abyssal sea beasts are impossible; there is no chance of reconciliation!

Boom! In an instant, the Siren's dharma manifestation appeared on the sea surface.

"Law of Heaven and Earth!"

Seeing this, the Heiyuanmolong unconsciously muttered.

"You are indeed powerful, but to think you can defeat me with this tiny sea demon's body is sheer delusion!"

Seeing the Siren Sea Demon activate its magical formation, Heiyuanmolong did not hesitate and mobilized the black abyss primal energy within its body.

In an instant, a black‑red sun blazing with dazzling light appeared in its mouth.

Black Death Light

The mere ripple emitted by the formation of Black Death Light raised towering waves dozens of meters high near Heiyuanmolong! The Black Death Light released earlier by the Heiyuan Demon Flood Dragon was nothing compared to this—a minor sorcery before a great one!

It is an energy that seems intent on destroying the world.

Chen Mo's gaze grew solemn.

Because he is in a descending stance, the strength he can exert is limited—though it is more than enough to deal with ordinary low‑level Disaster Realm creatures! Yet the Heiyuanmolong before him is no ordinary black abyss sea beast; by observing, Chen Mo quickly obtained its attribute panel.

It turns out to be a Disaster‑level clone of the Heiyuanmolong.

Although its power is only that of a low‑tier Disaster Realm, its overall combat strength has already reached a staggering 500,000! That surpasses ordinary mid‑Disaster and even high‑Disaster beings! Boom! The Heiyuanmolong clone finishes charging, and the Black Death Light, brimming with terrifying energy, shoots straight at the Siren Sea Demon's true body! It does not attack the Siren Sea Demon's magical formation, but aims directly at its body.

Seeing this,

The Siren Sea Demon's magical formation immediately ceases its attack, summons a Water Tornado to block, while the formation itself stands beside the Siren Sea Demon.

The Black Death Light instantly melts the Water Tornado, then pierces straight through the Siren Sea Demon's magical formation, shattering it, and finally strikes the Siren Sea Demon itself with pinpoint accuracy.

Although the Water Tornado and the formation's body have weakened the Black Death Light considerably, it is still far too powerful for the Siren Sea Demon.

The Siren Sea Demon feels an intense burning sensation spread over its entire body, and worse—

The black abyss primal energy seeps through the wound, begins to corrode and infect her blood, attempting to "transform" her into a black abyss creature!

Chen Mo summons the power of faith, briefly cutting off the black abyss energy's assault.

One must admit, this Heiyuanmolong is truly formidable.

Chen Mo bestowed titles such as Fat Homebody Happy Lion and Gluttonous Lion upon the Siren Sea Demon, released magical formation and Water Tornado for defense, yet still suffered heavy damage! "Your Majesty, I can still fight!"

The Siren Sea Demon spoke telepathically.

Although her appearance is now extremely wretched, she knows that as long as she does not die completely—

The magical formation power gathered after His Majesty's descent will not be greatly affected.

"No rush."

Chen Mo plans to stall for a while.

His true body is racing toward this sea at over 15 Mach; a further five‑minute delay will allow his true self to reach the battlefield! At that moment, a dark silhouette appears on the distant sea surface.

A massive sea beast speeds toward the battlefield.

This giant serpent, nearly 150 meters long, bears three massive heads, resembling the great serpents of myth.

It has a pair of golden eyes, and its scales emit a faint glow under the sun.

It is the Hydra! Not long ago, the Hydra advanced to mid‑King Realm, its mythic bloodline further revived, sprouting a second and third head.

After learning from a sea demon guard that a black abyss sea beast of King Realm might appear in these waters, it rushed here at once.

Yet upon just arriving in these waters, it sensed a violent energy fluctuation.

A battle of intensity beyond its imagination has broken out here! It is a clash among Disaster Realm beings! (End of chapter)