PFC Chapter 161
Chapter 161
Lin Ziyu looked at Hai Lanyue and asked, "Is there anything special about this insect? For example, its color or habits?" Hai Lanyue recalled, "They are all black, like dark and humid places, and don't seem to be afraid of the pressure of sea water." Lin Ziyu was shocked. This really looked like the characteristics of some kind of poisonous insect.
Long Yan went to his father's palace and reported the fate of the sea tribe in detail. The Dragon King looked solemn after hearing this. "Yan'er, if the sea tribe is destroyed, it will not be good for us. The supply is approved. But you must be wary of any fraud. You go and check on the sea tribe yourself." Long Yan accepted the order and left.
Seven days later, sunlight streamed down the mountain forest near the sea. The lush green trees swayed in the wind, as if nature were playing a tranquil and beautiful melody. Just then, a group of figures slowly emerged from the forest, led by none other than Brother Long Yan, Lin Ziyu, and the others.
They all wore solemn expressions, their eyes scanning the surroundings warily. Brother Long Yan was tall and imposing, his black garb accentuating his heroic presence. Lin Ziyu, also dressed in black, exuded a refined demeanor. Behind him followed a group of well-trained guards, their steps in unison, silently following the procession.
As they walked, Brother Long Yan suddenly raised his hand to signal everyone to stop. He turned to look at Long Qi, Long Ba, and Long Jiu, and whispered, "The three of you go ahead and scout the situation. Be careful!" The three of them agreed in unison and quickly ran forward, disappearing into the dense forest in the blink of an eye.
Time ticked by, and about ten minutes later, three figures returned like a gust of wind. Long Qi quickly approached Long Yan, knelt on one knee, and reported, "Your Highness, we have scouted the sea area ahead. There's a strong, pungent smell of blood, but no living creatures are detected." He raised his head slightly, a hint of uneasiness and confusion in his eyes.
Long Yan frowned, wondering if the situation with the Sea Tribe had gotten this serious. He exchanged a glance with Lin Ziyu, then turned to Long Qi and the others and said, "Let's explore again!" Long Qi, Long Ba, and Long Jiu took the order and left again.
Lin Ziyu stepped forward and whispered, "Brother Yan, this matter seems strange. I'm worried someone is deliberately doing this to lure us here." Long Yan nodded. "Ziyu has a point, but the matter of the Sea Clan is of great importance and must be investigated."
Not long after, the three hurried back. Long Qi, walking in front, was as pale as paper, his lips trembling slightly as he reported to Long Yan in an unusually serious and low voice, "Your Highness, just off the coast not far from here, we've discovered a horrifying sight—mountains of corpses, seemingly left behind by some terrifying creature that's been ravaging them."
Upon hearing this news, Long Yan couldn't help but frown, and fell into a brief moment of deep thought. After a moment, he raised his head, looked at Long Qi with a firm gaze, and said in a deep voice, "Take me down immediately to investigate!"
After receiving the order, Long Qi did not dare to delay and quickly turned around to lead the way. Long Yan and the others followed closely in his footsteps, rushing all the way to the seaside.
When they finally reached the corpse-strewn area, the sight before them made everyone gasp. The ground was littered with tangled, skeletal remains, some still clinging to bits of flesh and fur, emitting a pungent odor. Among these were the remains of sea creatures, their skeletons shaped in bizarre shapes; of gigantic sea beasts, their sharp fangs and ferocious claws still visible; and even some of the orc skeletons, faint traces of once-mighty muscle texture visible. The entire scene resembled a scene from hell, a scene that sent shudders down one's spine.
Just then, a rustling sound began to creep closer from the sea ahead. It sounded eerie, as if some unknown creature was approaching. Long Yan and his companions' hearts tightened, and they all cast their gazes toward the sea with alarm.
As the sound grew clearer, the sight before them made everyone gasp—a dense swarm of black insects swarmed rapidly toward them! Each one was enormous, the size of an adult's hand, covered in a hard shell that gleamed with a chilling black light. Most striking of all were the insects' incredibly sharp forelimbs, resembling razor-sharp sickles, gleaming with a chilling glare.
Lin Ziyu was shocked. What were these? They were much larger than he had imagined, so densely packed that it made his scalp tingle. He was stunned. Long Si and the others were all shocked when they saw this.
Long Yan was the first to come to his senses and shouted, "It's the Zerg. Be alert. Prepare to fight..."
Long Si and the others quickly recovered, drew their weapons, and prepared for battle. Lin Ziyu formed hand seals, and a pale blue shield unfolded before them. However, the insect swarm showed no fear, and surged forward like a tide.
A few insects collided with the shield first, making a metallic clang and sending up showers of sparks. Ryuzaki seized the opportunity and swung his sword at the insects, but only a white mark remained on their carapaces. "This carapace is too thick!" Ryuzaki exclaimed.
Seeing this, Long Yan's sword glowed with a fiery light. He swung it forward, sending a stream of flaming sword energy hurtling towards the insect swarm. The flames instantly ignited upon contact with the insects, burning many to the ground. However, the insect swarm was too numerous, and even as those in front fell, the others continued to surge forward.
Long Yan frowned, his gaze fixed on the dense, wriggling swarm of insects ahead. Despite repeated attacks, these tenacious insects seemed unaffected.
Seeing that other means of attack had little effect, Long Yan made a prompt decision and shouted loudly: "Everyone listen up! Change formation quickly and concentrate our forces to use fire attacks!" His voice was steady and powerful, and could be clearly heard in the noisy battlefield.
Upon hearing the order, Lin Ziyu acted without hesitation. He reached into the space magic tool he carried with him, pulled out a thick stack of fire talismans, and quickly distributed them to his companions. Then, he took a deep breath, and his hands began to rapidly form hand seals, chanting, "Scorch the heavens and melt the earth, and let the flames rise!"
As the incantation rang out, a dazzling burst of fire erupted from Lin Ziyu's palm. Like a roaring fire dragon, the flames, carrying astonishing heat and overwhelming force, swept directly towards the insect swarm. Wherever it passed, the air seemed to be distorted by the burning.
Those insects that approached the fire were instantly engulfed by the raging flames. They twisted their bodies in agony, trying to escape the sea of inferno, but all was in vain. In the blink of an eye, a large number of insects were buried in the sea of inferno, and the once impenetrable insect swarm suddenly became a wide blank area.
At that moment, Long Yan, undeterred, unleashed his own fire talisman. With a wave of his arm, streaks of fire streaked across the sky like meteors, landing unerringly among the insect swarms. Dull explosions echoed, and countless insects were reduced to ashes in the sea of flames.
Seeing the fierce fire, Long Qi and the others were greatly encouraged, their eyes flashing with excitement. They followed Long Yan and Lin Ziyu's lead, unleashing fire psychic powers and using fire talismans to launch wave after wave of fierce attacks against the insect swarm. For a moment, the entire battlefield was ablaze with flames, billowing smoke, and a scorching atmosphere.
After a thrilling, intense battle, the once numerous Fire Runes were now few and far between. Their spiritual energy, like a candle in the wind, was about to be exhausted. Yet, to their despair, hordes of disgusting insects continued to slowly crawl out of the turbulent sea.
"Brother Yan, this isn't going to work! Let's retreat!" Lin Ziyu shouted, panting heavily, his face brimming with fatigue. After hearing this, the others also turned their gazes to Long Yan, their eyes filled with anticipation and anxiety: "Your Highness..."