Ming held onto the lotus blade as he reentered the water, landing steadily within the gigantic mouth of the super catfish. Fortunately, its mouth was filled with metal spikes, similar to the framework that supports a mine.
However, the "metal spike framework" inside the catfish's mouth was extremely chaotic, preventing it from closing.
In the next instant, Ming stabbed the lotus blade into the catfish's mouth, creating a small bloody hole with each strike. The catfish, pained and agitated, once again thrashed around and leaped out of the water.
...
Splash! The distant water surface broke, sending a huge spray into the air. Alan and Benjamin's group watched in astonishment as the massive fish jumped out of the water.
"Alan, we just saw a person fighting with this three-star kingfish in the water!"
"A person?" Alan frowned. He hadn't seen anyone.
"Yes, a person."
Alan's expression was indifferent as he thought to himself how enormous the fish was and how truly courageous the person must be to fight the king-class fish alone in the water. He couldn't help but feel admiration. Did he not realize that humans couldn't exert their full strength underwater? Even his brother wouldn't be so reckless!
"Should we help?" Benjamin asked Alan, curious about the character of the first puppet master from Sector 109.
"No," Alan said decisively. "We can't delay the migration plan for both regions because of one stranger."
"Understood." With that simple response, Benjamin's impression of the person before him improved. It was no wonder that Sector 109 was so formidable; their key man was calm, collected, and had a broader perspective on the situation.
"Alright, let's hurry up and connect the bridges," Alan said, glancing at the others and sighing with relief. Luckily, the person in front of him didn't have an outburst of sympathy, or else they would all be dragged into the water.
Under normal circumstances, Alan would have forced all the fish in the river ashore, after all, his brother loved eating fish, and they would clean up any they encountered. However, today was different. Since they were on the migration plan, they only brought two giant eagles with them...
...
In the water, the catfish activated its suction skill. Ming quickly grabbed the metal spikes to avoid being sucked into its stomach. Then, the underwater plants, mud, and other debris were drawn towards them; some got stuck on Ming's body, while the catfish swallowed the rest!
Ding~ Inspiration struck!
"Let's see if you survive this time!"
In an instant, Ming grabbed the spikes with his left arm and took out a stack of spike trap cards with his right hand, spreading them open on his palm. The powerful suction pulled the cards away, and they all flowed into the catfish's esophagus. Ming had been wondering how to quickly kill the catfish, and it had provided him with the perfect solution.
Puff, puff, puff~~~
Metal spikes exploded inside the catfish's esophagus! Of course, Ming couldn't hear these sounds...
Catfish's defense value:
-1
-3
-6
-2
...
While Ming was dumbfounded, the catfish writhed and rolled in the water in extreme pain. Blood gushed out from its esophagus and sprayed from its mouth.
...
Splash! Benjamin and Alan had just finished communicating when they saw the giant fish leap out of the water again. This time, they were closer and saw what appeared to be a person covered in aquatic plants and mud inside the fish's mouth. Then, a blood mist sprayed from the fish's mouth, and it fell back into the water.
"It's over! That person got bitten!"
"With blood spraying like that, he must have been bitten to pieces!"
"It's really difficult to exert full strength in the water, especially in close combat. It's too disadvantageous!"
People by the river sighed and lamented. What a brave person... dead!
"..."
Alan's expression remained calm as he looked at Benjamin, "Let's not waste time. After I get you guys back, I still have to pick up the rest of the people from your district."
"Alright! How do you need us to cooperate?"
Benjamin nodded. From their previous conversation, he had begun to look at Alan differently and started to actively cooperate.
Alan looked at them, "First, you guys should take off your clothes."
"..."
"Eh, what?"
Everyone was taken aback. Take off their clothes? Benjamin widened his eyes.
Seeing everyone hesitating and confused, Alan quickly explained, "Taking off your gear will reduce your spiritual attributes, making it easier for us to complete the spiritual bridge quickly. It's all for the migration plan, so please understand."
"Well…" Benjamin looked at Alan's serious face and gently took off his coat, putting it into storage. He then turned to the others and said, "Take them off."
"Alright… but…"
"Uhm…" The others nodded, still a bit hesitant, but they followed Benjamin's lead and started to undress.
Alan said, "That guy !! you don't have to take off your underwear and socks."
"…" The person quickly put their clothes back on, complaining in their mind, 'Why didn't you say that earlier?'
Splash! With a loud noise, waves rose from the nearby water, and the giant catfish leaped out again.
Benjamin, Alan, and the others looked over, only to see the giant fish twisting its body and rolling in the water like a dolphin. It leaped out of the water, dove back in, and then leaped out again. Each time it emerged, it sprayed a large amount of blood mist from its mouth.
"Damn! This fish is not just 15 meters long; it must be at least 20 meters!"
"This kind of king-level beast could have a strength equivalent to a five-star king-level in the water!"
"I seriously want to know if the blood this fish is spraying is from that person or itself. The water surface is turning red!"
"Damn, the fish is coming our way!"
"…"
The crowd exclaimed in surprise. Then, they saw the giant fish break through the water's surface, leaping up like a small mountain and crashing down not far from them on the shore. A pair of deep purple eyes stared at them, lifeless.
Dead!?
"…"
The crowd was dumbfounded. How did the fish die? Suicide? Or was it killed by that person?
"Holy crap!!"
The next moment, everyone became bewildered, not daring to believe their eyes, as they saw a person covered in aquatic plants, mud, and blood emerge from the giant fish's mouth.
This person was actually still alive! And he had managed to single-handedly kill the mountain-like king-level beast fish! How strong could he be?
"…"
The crowd remained silent, still unable to believe their eyes. They watched as the person turned towards the riverbank and jumped back into the water, beginning to clean himself up, appearing... very calm...
"…"
The crowd continued to be silent, thinking, 'Are you pretending we don't exist? Aren't you even a little afraid we might do something to you? How strong must one be to have such confidence?'
They looked at the mountain-like fish... The confidence and strength were indeed quite significant...
"Alan!" Then, the crowd heard the person call out, followed by him saying, "Do you have any shower gel and shampoo? Hurry up and bring me some; this damn fish smells too fishy~"
"Ah…!!" Alan hesitated for a moment, suddenly feeling that the voice sounded familiar~
Holy crap, it's Big Brother!!
It's over~ It's over~ He had been talking behind his back just now and didn't even think of helping…
Thank goodness~ Thank goodness~ Big Brother didn't hear~
"Ah~ Yes, yes, yes~ What scent do you want? Vanilla, aloe, mint…" Alan immediately took out a dozen bottles of shower gel and facial cleanser, rushing towards the riverbank.
"…"
Benjamin and the others stood still, maintaining their previous silence. They saw Alan, the number one puppet master of Zone 109, personally applying shower gel to the man who was now naked in the river and even taking out the shampoo, creating lather for him…
What the hell!
"…"
Benjamin and the others were dumbfounded, wondering what was going on in this situation.
