Chapter 183: Calamity-Tier Mao Xue Wang

Countless ghost-faced fish emerged from the depths, forming a dense black mass that swept toward the Calamity-tier giant beasts.

Meanwhile, the Calamity-realm Ghost-Faced Fish King perfectly concealed itself within the fish tide, quietly closing to a certain distance before suddenly launching an attack!

In just one exchange, over a dozen Calamity low-tier giant beasts were torn into and gnawed upon, rapidly devoured by the fish swarm!

To these Ghost-Faced Fish Kings, weren't these suddenly appearing Calamity giant beasts also a stroke of fortune?

There were far too many Calamity-realm Fish Kings! Easily several dozen of them!

Their speed was extremely fast, they hid within the fish tide, and they possessed no small intelligence! Both the faction led by the Poison Algae Crocodile and the faction led by the Venomous Frog King rapidly established defensive lines.

The Poison Algae Crocodile even seized the opportunity to catch a Fish King that was attacking them! "Roar!" (Retreat!) The fish tide was endless, and staying here any longer was too dangerous.

Faced with the ferocious fish swarm, even the Poison Algae Crocodile began to harbor thoughts of retreat.

It wanted to pull the battle to the surface of the Blood Sea Lake!

If these Ghost-Faced Fish dared to pursue them out, so much the better! As the Poison Algae Crocodile retreated, the other Calamity giant beasts also wanted to return to the surface of the Blood Sea Lake.

Boom! The Blood Sea Lake suddenly erupted with massive explosive sounds one after another, as giant beasts emerged from it.

Seeing this, Chen Mo manipulated ice-type spiritual power and created a curtain of ice in a zone of several dozen meters around himself, preventing the splattered mud from falling into the Mao Xue Wang.

"Your Majesty, it seems they've taken a heavy beating. Look at the Venomous Dragon Mother, how wretched she appears."

The Emerald King Snake was somewhat gloating.

The Calamity giant beasts that had escaped looked slightly miserable.

Their limbs and bodies bore many bite and tear marks, and quite a few Calamity giant beasts still had Ghost-Faced Fish clinging to them.

These were the luckier ones.

A small portion of Calamity giant beasts had been left behind forever in the depths of the Blood Sea Lake.

After witnessing the ferocity of the fish swarm, the Calamity giant beasts all behaved themselves, no longer daring to venture too deep into the Blood Sea Lake.

They only caught fish in the Blood Sea Lake at a depth of 3-4 meters.

However, after that wave of fish-blasting just now, the Calamity-realm Ghost-Faced Fish Kings had also been lured out.

Calamity-realm Ghost-Faced Fish Kings appeared from time to time.

Chen Mo was not particularly concerned about the movements of the other Calamity creatures; his gaze was fixed on the Mao Xue Wang before him.

The boiling red oil bubbled in the clay pot, the fresh heat of the chili peppers intertwining with the numbing sensation of the Sichuan peppercorns, forming an exhilarating aroma.

【Fairly Delicious Mao Xue Wang】

【Quality: Calamity-tier】

【Mao Xue Wang made with the essence blood of the Divine Heavenly Dragon Poison Centipede as the main ingredient, containing the power of "Extreme Speed." After consumption, it permanently increases speed, and 1 hour after consumption, speed is greatly enhanced.】

Although the cooking process was simple, the ingredients were too top-tier, so this Mao Xue Wang still reached Calamity-tier quality.

Its nutrients had not been lost much, and there was no significant difference from eating it directly—it even came with an additional short-term speed buff effect.

"Roar!" (It's ready to eat.) Chen Mo gave a low growl and took the first taste.

The numbing, spicy, fresh, and fragrant flavors stimulated his taste buds.

Very soon, Chen Mo had eaten half of it.

He glanced at his attribute panel and found that his Agility attribute had changed to 46,000 (52,000).

An increase of over 5,000, and the attribute in parentheses was a temporary bonus, also exceeding 6,000 points!

Chen Mo was very satisfied with this improvement!

After discovering that his attributes were no longer increasing, Chen Mo stopped eating.

Eating too much would still easily cause excess internal heat.

"Hiss!"

The Emerald King Snake had only been allotted a fist-sized piece of Mao Xue Wang, which for its body size was truly no different from a fingernail-sized morsel.

But after consuming it, the Emerald King Snake's eyes became somewhat hazy.

This delicacy called 【Mao Xue Wang】 tasted even better than the previous roasted meat! His Majesty was truly incredible! Aside from the fine taste, what was more important was the effect of the Mao Xue Wang!

The Emerald King Snake had barely swallowed this small piece of Mao Xue Wang when it felt its body grow warm, and immediately afterward sensed a strange energy strengthening its body! It suddenly felt its body become much lighter! Its speed had been greatly enhanced!

Although the Emerald King Snake had never eaten a Ghost-Faced Fish King, it could clearly feel that the effect of this Mao Xue Wang was even better than consuming a Calamity-tier Ghost-Faced Fish King!

"Hiss~" (Thank you, Your Majesty~ Your Majesty, I am willing to do anything for you! Just share a bite with me when there's good food!)

The Emerald King Snake said in a pinched voice.

"Speak normally."

Seeing the Emerald King Snake turn into a "little pinched voice," Chen Mo was somewhat speechless.

He saw the Emerald King Snake's Faith Value increase by another point, already reaching 95 points.

Frighteningly loyal! "Is this the power of fine food?"

Chen Mo could not help but think.

This world did not seem to have any chefs; the vast majority of extraordinary creatures ate their food raw.

Ordinary fine food could already win their hearts—once he completed the 【Chef Lion】 and made fine food, wouldn't that be an ultimate dimensional strike!? When the time came and he encountered Calamity spirit beasts, simply tossing out a few portions of delicious food would probably be enough to directly "conquer" them.

Unimaginable, unimaginable~ "Ribbit!"

Just as Chen Mo was pondering his plan to conquer the Snow Domain through fine food, a familiar frog croak suddenly reached his ears.

It was the Venomous Frog King.

It had a Calamity-tier Ghost-Faced Fish King clamped in its mouth, hopping excitedly toward Chen Mo and the others.

This Ghost-Faced Fish King was exactly the one the Venomous Frog King had caught earlier when it ventured deep into the Blood Sea Lake amid the chaos.

After catching this Ghost-Faced Fish King, the Venomous Frog King did not eat it immediately, but instead thought of the Ice Lion beside the Emerald King Snake.

That Ice Lion possessed the ability to make food even more delicious.

Even ordinary King-tier flesh had become so delicious after roasting.

If this Fish King is processed by that Ice Lion, wouldn't its flavor become even more delicious!?

The Venomous Frog King then leapt over eagerly.

It turned out the Ice Lion had set up a large pot, inside which were blood clots covered in red chili oil, and an enticing aroma rushed straight into its nostrils.

What kind of delicacy is this!? "Ribbit!?" (Jade King Snake, what is this dish? Can you give me some?) "Ribbit!" (My Fish King can share a little with you.) The Venomous Frog King, via telepathy, asked the Jade King Snake.

The Jade King Snake was about to report to Chen Mo, but Chen Mo had already responded in advance.

"Get out!"

Chen Mo's reply was only one word.

At the same time, he glared at the Venomous Frog King.

A Heavenly Disaster Realm Ghost-Faced Fish King wanted to exchange for a Mao Xuewang cooked with the blood of the mythic Heavenly Dragon Poison Centipede.

It was sheer fantasy!

More importantly—he sensed a wave of malice emanating from that Frog King.

Chen Mo's perception was now extremely sharp, able to easily discern the hidden malice of other beings.

What ill thoughts does this Venomous Frog King hold about him?

"Ribbit!" (You.)

Hearing Chen Mo's reply, the Venomous Frog King's inner fury flared.

It is the esteemed second‑in‑command of the Venomous Domain, holding a status below one beast yet above all beasts in the Venomous Domain.

Yet a beast dared to roar at it.

Did it really think that because it usually appears gentle, it could be bullied? The Venomous Frog King was just about to erupt.

Yet the next second, a sudden dread rose in its heart, as if a terrifying presence had fixed its gaze on it! The Venomous Frog King instantly realized—

The Jade King Snake is not the "leader"; the Ice Lion before it is the true "leader"! Moreover, it possesses formidable combat power, capable of making him feel a mortal threat!

In the blink of an eye, the Venomous Frog King cowered, unwilling to clash directly with the Ice Lion King.

Just the Jade King Snake alone was not inferior to him, and added to that a far more powerful Ice Lion.

It was no opponent.

On his side, apart from the Corrupt Dragon Mother and another Heavenly Disaster Realm High‑Level Spirit, there was virtually no one capable of fighting!

More importantly—other factions' Heavenly Disaster Spirits were also nearby.

Especially the Poison Algae Crocodile.

If battle broke out, there would be too many variables! "It's fine, when you see the Yellow Spring Mother Tree, that will be your death day!"

The Venomous Frog King thought to himself.

Without a word, after a few leaps, he arrived beside the Corrupt Dragon Mother.

"How much do you know about that Ice Lion?"

The Venomous Frog King asked.

"Ice Lion? Just a defeated subordinate, once luckily escaped my grasp, and now has attached itself to that Jade King Snake."

The Corrupt Dragon Mother said bitterly.

Her gaze fell on Chen Mo and the Jade King Snake, as if she were looking at a pair of adulterous lovers.

"It's your defeated subordinate? How could that be!?"

The Venomous Frog King could not believe it.

As for the Corrupt Dragon Mother's strength, it knew it well—at best a 55% chance against itself.

When facing that Ice Lion, it felt no chance of victory at all, yet the Corrupt Dragon Mother claimed she was chasing that Ice Lion!

Could that Ice Lion earlier have been merely bluffing?

No!

If it lacked sufficient strength and confidence, that Ice Lion would never dare to provoke it.

The Venomous Frog King still trusted its intuition more.

Then the Corrupt Dragon Mother was just spouting nonsense.

The Corrupt Dragon Mother had always been an unreliable figure in its eyes.

"Ribbit!" (When we reach the Secret Realm Core Yellow Spring Forest, I'll strike them; I'll need your help then!)

"Roar!" (No problem! I've been eager already!)

The Corrupt Dragon Mother's eyes flickered with vengeful flames.

The scene of the Venomous Frog King being scared away was still seen by many Heavenly Disaster Giant Beasts.

However, they didn't think much of it, assuming the Jade King Snake had scared the Venomous Frog King away.

Seeing the Ice Lion "fish" with its own tail, they couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

"That Ice Lion is kind of funny, really thinking those ghost‑faced fish are like ordinary fish and can be hooked by it?"

"I'd like to see when it manages to hook a ghost‑faced fish."

"If it actually catches one, give me a shout."

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Seeing the Venomous Frog King retreat in fear, the Jade King Snake couldn't help but look at Chen Mo.

The gaze was filled with admiration.

The Ice Lion was fine at everything except being interested in him! After the Venomous Frog King left, Chen Mo was too lazy to pursue.

Earlier, in the Venomous Swamp, Chen Mo had reservations and didn't want to start a fight with the Three‑Eyed Poison Scorpion prematurely.

But after entering the Secret Realm, he truly became without any prohibitions!

Because of rule restrictions, Legendary Realm spirits cannot enter the Secret Realm.

Although Chen Mo's realm had not reached the Legendary Realm, his combat power had already reached the Legendary Realm, completely overwhelming Calamity Realm beings.

He is the strongest existence in this secret realm!

If this poisonous frog king doesn't know what's good for it and continues to attack him, then killing it is just killing it.

Besides, the beasts that survived last time were not just this poisonous frog king; there was also a giant-toothed flat-mouthed bat that survived.

Moreover, even without the "Guide," Chen Mo is full of confidence in his strength and can simply push straight through.

Because the poisonous frog king fled in too much haste, it even dropped that Calamity-level fish king.

Seeing this, the Jade King Snake directly bit the fish king to death and then put it into the pot.

Chen Mo then swung his tail into the Blood Sea Lake again and began fishing again.

On the first try he fished up a Legendary-level treasure; who knows what else he might catch next.

Unfortunately, Chen Mo's luck afterward was rather ordinary; after half an hour, he still caught nothing.

He wasn't in a hurry either.

"Hng~"

At this moment, the Jade King Snake came to its side, still holding half a Ghost-Faced Fish King in its mouth.

This was exactly the Ghost-Faced Fish King left behind by the poisonous frog king earlier.

The Jade King Snake placed it into the pot, and after cooking it, naturally gave it first to Chen Mo.

"Roar!" (Go ahead and eat!)

Chen Mo shook his head.

He had no interest in the strange fish before him.

After ingesting the essence blood of the Heavenly Dragon Toxic Centipede, he had perfectly digested the "extreme speed" power hidden in the Blood Sea Lake.

This Calamity-level Ghost-Faced Fish King before him could bring him no benefit whatsoever.

Of course, mainly because it's ugly.

Seeing Chen Mo's lack of interest in the Ghost-Faced Fish King, the Jade King Snake felt delighted.

Without hesitation, it began to chew in big bites.

Huh~ It exhaled hot air from its mouth! Purely speaking of taste, the fish meat is obviously superior! These Ghost-Faced Fish look ugly, but their meat is indeed unexpectedly delicious! Unfortunately, the effect of the Ghost-Faced Fish King is far inferior to that piece of blood curd we ate earlier! "Hng?" (Your Majesty, should we catch a few Ghost-Faced Fish Kings to take back and farm?)

The Jade King Snake spoke.

Actually, it has a certain selfish motive; it would be a pity if this delicacy could only be eaten in this secret realm.

"Yes."

Chen Mo nodded.

Although I myself have no use for them, after catching and farming these Ghost-Faced Fish Kings, they can be fed to my clan.

If cultivated on a large scale, they could raise my clan's strength by a level.

Even after leaving the Blood Sea Lake, the extreme speed power stored in the Ghost-Faced Fish Kings will gradually weaken, but they are still a decent resource.

"Then let's catch a few Calamity-level fish kings!"

Chen Mo saw that there was still some uneaten blood curd, then poured part of the blood clumps into the Blood Sea Lake, while the other part was condensed into ice using ice-element spiritual power and frozen above the lake surface.

The next second.

The entire Blood Sea Lake boiled over completely! Its momentum surpassed even when the Calamity giant beasts collectively dumped flesh and blood! Countless Ghost-Faced Fish surged out of the water, vying to devour the blood curd clumps! Among them were even dozens of Calamity-level Ghost-Faced Fish Kings! (End of chapter)