[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups":3,"chapter-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-144":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},231369,282,"Chapter 144 - 131 Monster Gathering and Hunter_2","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-144",144,"\u003Cp>Yong’an Island boasts a uniquely spectacular seascape of marine erosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walls of rock, severed by the sea water, form individual platforms standing amidst the undulating waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng’s location happens to be one of the highest points around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the cliffs, waves roll deep and unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figures of those monsters were suddenly engulfed by darkness, vanishing without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng leaned forward, peering down, his pupils faintly emitting a red glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After activating \"Eagle Eye Vision,\" his sight penetrated the pitch-black waters like a tangible substance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the surface of the sea, a dense mass of monster figures gathered, easily numbering in the hundreds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They intertwined with each other, spinning their bodies, swimming freely in the sea, seeming even more joyous and excited than on land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if they were holding some sort of gathering here to welcome new members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing such a bizarre and terrifying scene, Fang Cheng couldn’t help but take a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly remembered what Lin Chuqiao had said about changing one’s inherent views of the world by participating in the practice here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This island, along with the so-called \"Truth and Meditation Joint Practice,\" might just be a gathering place for monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng suddenly looked up, gazing towards the town enveloped by the dark sea in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to hide many secrets and dangers unknown to outsiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long and steady beam of light suddenly sliced through the sea’s surface, reflecting in Fang Cheng’s pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the harbor lighthouse guiding ships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, another light faintly flashed twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fishing boat, under the cover of night, was quietly approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the pilothouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The radar sonar emitted a beeping sound, continuously scanning the surrounding sea area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fishing boat slowed down to its lowest speed a kilometer away from the cape, drifting on the pitch-black sea surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awu, how is it? Did you find any trace of those things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the pilothouse, the ship captain glanced at the radar display, then turned to look at the man standing beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awu held a pair of infrared binoculars, seemingly observing the situation ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then answered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the organization’s intelligence, a few days before the Sea Festival on Yong’an Island, these monsters gather in this sea area at dawn. It should be correct, let’s search more carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the ship captain calmed his previously anxious mind, staring at the radar display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this borrowed old fishing boat had overly outdated equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earlier radar detection only revealed some hidden reefs and schools of fish, without any real findings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While pondering, the radar suddenly emitted a \"beep beep\" indicative tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes brightened as he looked at the large red area on the display screen, abruptly shouting:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks like we’ve found the target, it’s so obvious, shouldn’t be a school of fish...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awu immediately commanded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, quickly turn off the engine, stop here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he reached out to turn off the cabin lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship captain immediately complied, turning off the engine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the entire fishing boat was engulfed in darkness and silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both men held their breath, observing the direction indicated by the radar with infrared binoculars, whispering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see those monsters now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t act rashly now, wait for their gathering to end, we just need to capture one that strays...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seemingly ordinary fishing boat carried quite a lot of fishing equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were diving suits, electric harpoon guns, and even explosive charges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the back room of the pilothouse, dark red bloodstains were even evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two men patiently and quietly waited for nearly two hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Awu, holding the infrared binoculars, quietly called out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get ready, here it comes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the red area on the radar display began to disperse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the ship captain quickly removed his shirt, preparing to put on the diving suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Awu immediately stopped him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t go underwater, that thing swims too well. It’s better to lure it onto the boat, that’s when we can handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he bent down and took out several underwater flares from the travel bag tossed next to the control panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are very sensitive to red light. I will use this to attract the target over here, then you use your weapon to aim and attack...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two quickly finalized their plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, they faintly heard the sound of water being split \"splashing\" as if something was swimming towards the direction of the fishing boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t take immediate action because there were many such sounds all around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu leaned in and listened intently, using his keen sense of hearing to detect every slight sound within a few dozen meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a minute later, he turned his head toward the ship captain and gave him a nod to get ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then stood up and snapped his underwater flare stick in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping out of the cockpit, he threw the ignited half toward the nearby sea surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red light plunged into the water, casting a dark red glow and revealing a strange figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp, piercing sound came from the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu’s spirits lifted, and he quickly raised the other half of the flare stick, waving it incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature lurking beneath the sea seemed to be provoked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden, roaring sound of crashing waves surged towards the fishing boat at an astonishing speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately thereafter, there was a loud \"bang\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A creature, dark green and part human-part fish, jumped onto the deck with a splash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Wu remained unperturbed, his eyes locked on the creature as a slight curve formed at the corner of his mouth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stinky fish, out of the water, you may not necessarily be my match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature apparently didn’t understand his words, its eyes glowing eerie green, emitting a sharp scream from its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, it lunged forward on all fours, charging at him with a foul wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu was already prepared for battle, his fists crackling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a blink, his hands reddened and heated up, emitting white smoke as if steel had entered a furnace at a thousand degrees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then facing the charging creature, he delivered a simple, straightforward rear-hand straight punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The half-human, half-fish’s head took the punch without even swaying or stepping back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Wu’s punch was too weak to cause it any harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, right after, the creature let out an excruciating shriek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the fist contacted what seemed to be a fish head, it glowed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was even a sizzling sound of burning, and a strange scent of cooked meat wafted in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me offer you some grilled fish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In pain, the creature grew fiercer, tossing its head back and biting at its foe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu saw it coming and grabbed its neck with one hand, blocking its webbed claws with the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were momentarily locked in a stalemate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the creature was in burning pain, its recovery ability was extremely grotesque.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burnt cavity in its head was half-healed rather quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu’s expression darkened as he immediately shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bro, use the anesthetic gun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship captain hurriedly ran out of the cockpit, pulling out a uniquely designed pistol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fired three shots at the half-human, half-fish creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Struck by the shots, the creature quickly began to weaken, its strength fading as it staggered back a few steps towards the guardrails of the boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing it trying to escape, the ship captain immediately picked up the electric harpoon gun and shot another spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp spearhead pierced into the thick chest muscles of the creature, causing not much damage, but it electrified it enough to halt its escape with loud cries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, after a few seconds, the creature collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On deck, the two \"Hunters\" exchanged looks, both showing signs of joyful triumph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A ten million deal secured!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship captain couldn’t help but excitedly whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu, however, shook his head and smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Money is trivial; the organization’s commitment is what’s important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They scanned their surroundings quickly and together dragged the creature’s body into the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they entered, to their surprise, they discovered an unfamiliar person in the cockpit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a young man with wet, black hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His upper body exposed, revealing evenly toned and sculpturally perfect muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to have just swum onto the ship and was standing in front of an electric heater, warming his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With slightly flexed arms, his biceps bulged, seemingly hiding explosive strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu and the ship captain fixated on the stranger, sensing a hint of danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man glanced sideways at them and asked as well:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1463,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.897Z","2026-06-01T04:29:34.702Z",1,"novelbin.me","8003f4d072968657c8bc08d31427a9169cda95ee33a5dd1ab503a973a9ee146f","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-145","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-143",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]