novelraw Chapter 451: Epic Fail Escape Attempt
Chapter 451: Epic Fail Escape Attempt
Drip, drip.
Rotten, stinking blood splattered across the deck, carried by the storm winds toward the sea.
"Hah-woo!"
The little red crab pulled out the blood-dripping nail-spear.
My leg! The Black Death Doctor's face twisted grotesquely, his entire body trembling with rage:
"Damn deep sea monster..."
He never expected that in the midst of the storm, they could still encounter such a powerful deep sea monster.
"Tonight, I'm eating steamed crab!"
The Black Death Doctor waved his hand, signaling the crew of the Black Death ship to attack.
"Understood, Captain~""Boring! I'm dying of boredom! More than crab, I want to kill people!"
"Little red crab, my blade here is poisoned, you know, slurp~"
On the deck, a full seventy-five pirates, wearing pitch-black bucket helmets and long black coats, gripped their weapons and advanced toward the little red crab.
The crew under the Black Death were all experimental subjects modified by the Black Death Doctor. They were typically tall, with distorted faces, and their skin covered in honeycomb-like fleshy buds. Therefore, they needed tightly sealed black clothing and helmets to conceal themselves.
As the price for sacrificing their appearance, their strength far surpassed that of ordinary third-tier Transcendents. Among them, many had even attained fourth-tier power, enough to fight steam mechas bare-handed!
Seventy-five pirates surrounded the little red crab.
The Black Death Doctor pulled out a hemostatic agent and aimed it at his blood-drenched right leg!
However, in the next instant, he heard cries of agony from within the pirate crowd.
"Watch out!"
"Everyone, fall back!"
"What did this crab eat to grow so strong?!"
"My knee!"
A massive nail-spear shot into the sky, the shockwave it raised carving a street-like path across the deck. The area was a complete mess, dust filling the air.
Many pirates couldn't help but become serious. The little red crab before them was no less powerful than the third mate of their Black Death ship.
And the little red crab at the center of the crowd, its resolute gaze, its heavy nail-spear.
It was like a war god!
However, an even more terrifying disaster was born.
In the storm, without anyone noticing when, more and more little red crab soldiers had already boarded their ship.
The pirates quickly scanned the scene.
The scale of the assault was wrong!
They had encountered a powerful sea beast force comparable to a deep-sea titan!
The Black Death Doctor's expression changed, his voice low:
"Don't be afraid! Our Black Death has spatial leap capability!
And guarding your backs are two Pirate Generals!!
No retreating, keep fighting for me!!"
Violent black energy exploded from the Black Death Doctor's body, making him look like a monster devouring the sea.
However, before everyone could even turn around, a soft, disdainful voice came from the ship's mast above them.
Everyone looked up, unable to believe the scene before their eyes.
Under the lashing rain of the storm, a soft, bouncy water spirit was looking down at them.
"Waku waku (It's them!)"
Water Spirit No.1, amidst the storm, took out a parchment scroll with the Black Death Doctor's portrait drawn on it and checked it.
Everyone's faces were soaked by the rain.
Although, according to bestiaries, water spirits were just ordinary rare sea beasts without much power.
However, there were two extremely terrifying facts:
First, the aura of this Water Spirit No.1 before them was even greater than the Black Death Doctor's!
Second, that was the Black Hunter's pet beast!
"Black Hunter..."
The Black Death Doctor was instantly alarmed and demanded:
"Quick, detect spiritual energy signals of fifth-tier Transcendents!
Also, immediately request support from the Black Blood Empire! Tell them we are under attack by the Black Hunter!!!"
Once the Black Hunter reached their ship, their entire Black Death would turn to dust!
Fortunately, soon, a reassuring voice came:
"Captain, within twenty thousand meters, there are no spiritual energy signatures of any fifth-tier Transcendents..."
Good... The Black Death Doctor let out a sigh of relief.
There were a total of thirty red crabs here, plus one water spirit.
And they had two Pirate Generals.
Their discovery was probably the result of the Black Hunter's carpet search.
That meant there was still some time before the Black Hunter arrived.
As long as they seized this opportunity and retreated immediately, nothing would happen.
The Black Death Doctor roared:
"Activate the leap!"
"Waku waku (Don't even think about running!)"
Water Spirit No.1 stuck out its rear, launched itself into the air, then used Water Explosive Bomb, diving down in a flying charge straight at the Black Death Doctor—
"Just a mere beast!"
The Black Death Doctor's mouth twisted into a grin. He crossed his arms to block, directly intercepting the attack.
Two forces collided, a massive shockwave spread out, black energy scattering everywhere.
If Water Spirit No.1 weren't a type of elemental spirit, nearly immune to all viruses, it would have rotted the moment it touched his body.
However, facing the Black Death Doctor's attack, Water Spirit No.1 just said flatly:
"Waku waku (Humans, your strength is too weak.)"
Weak... Although the Black Death Doctor didn't understand the water spirit language, he already grasped its meaning.
This little thing was mocking him!
What a joke, being mocked by a water spirit!
The Black Death Doctor didn't hesitate. He fiercely pulled out a syringe and stabbed it into his own body:
"Cup Release. Black Death's Death-Eating Crow!!!"
In that brief moment, the Black Death Doctor's body underwent a drastic transformation.
His spine cracked and shattered with loud pops, transforming into spreading black wings that tore through his back. His eyes turned blood-red, his rotting teeth causing his entire mouth to protrude, sharply morphing into a pointed bird's beak!
His entire being resembled a crow that had broken out from atop a pile of corpses, greedily feasting on flesh and blood.
In that short instant, his strength and constitution both skyrocketed by a full five times!
And beyond that, all his attacks would now carry a terrifying plague toxin.
"Come on! The Black Hunter's pets!"
The Black Death Doctor spread his arms wide.
The biggest gap between a fourth-tier Transcendent and an ordinary fourth-tier monster was Release!
Once a fourth-tier being activated Release, no fourth-tier monster could withstand their power.
Yet, facing his terrifying form, Water Spirit No.1 remained expressionless.
"Waku waku (Humans! It seems I must also reveal my true strength!)"
Water Spirit No.1 turned its head to look at a somewhat timid little red crab that was afraid to fight.
"Waku waku (You! For our master, go defeat the monster before you!)"
The little red crab froze:
"Hah-woo (Me?)"
"Waku waku (You've been enhanced by the master! Go, now!)"
The shy little red crab, at a loss, grabbed its spear, charged up to the now-Released Black Death Doctor, raised its spear high:
"Hah-woo hah-woo (Praise the master!! Praise the sun!!! Release!!!)"
Hmm, found it? From afar, sensing the water spirit's thought, Chen Qi took a sip of something and casually snapped his fingers.
Consume 100 points of power, use Hound Transformation.
Boom!
Suddenly, a deep blue pillar of light appeared around the little red crab's body!
Under the pillar's radiance, the little red crab's spiritual energy dramatically transformed into a terrifying red Storm Dragon!
Holy crap, you can Release too! The Black Death Doctor was shocked.
With this power boost, it was even strong enough to contend with his Released form.
Clang!
An ear-shattering sound of metal breaking erupted!
Dragon-Crab Spear! The little red crab swung its spear, accompanied by the roaring passage of a dragon's shadow—
A massive bloody hole appeared right in the Black Death Doctor's chest.
If he weren't a Cup-Pattern Transcendent, that move would have been fatal.
Damn it! The Black Death Doctor was continuously forced back by the Hound-Transformed little red crab.
And the other pirates had no power to retaliate against the red crabs either.
Too weak—
As Transcendents, they were far too weak compared to the Black Hunter's pet army.
Fortunately, on this ship, he wasn't the only Pirate General.
There was also the Seventh Pirate General, the Shadowless Assassin, the Water Ghost of the Sea, Drowned Corpse Parker!
While blocking the little red crab's furious, storm-like attacks, the Black Death Doctor roared:
"Drowned Corpse, activate Release now! This little crab has activated Release too!"
However, he didn't hear Drowned Corpse's voice.
Instead, a note slowly blew onto his face in the wind:
"Black Death Doctor, I'm slipping away first. That's the Black Hunter's beloved pet, you be careful."
Taking the concept of survival to the absolute extreme.
He was just a measly fourth-tier;
he had no intention of fighting a fifth-tier's pet.
"You bastard!"
The Black Death Doctor instantly felt blood rushing to his head.
With a major battle imminent, Drowned Corpse, the second mate, had actually deserted!
Seizing this opportunity, Water Spirit No.1 took a deep breath and then used a headbutt to slam into the Black Death Doctor—
Boom!
Amidst the roar of the Water Explosive Bomb, the Black Death Doctor gritted his teeth. Though unwilling to admit it—
At this moment, they were simply no match for Chen Qi's pets.
However, Water Spirit No.1 and the enhanced little red crab gave him no chance.
"Must run, have to run—"
The Black Death Doctor's consciousness gradually blurred. He closed his eyes and completely passed out.
"Hah-woo! (Praise the master!!)"
The enhanced little red crab raised its spear high, declaring their victory.
And with the captain's unconsciousness, the other pirates also obediently knelt down, submitting to the power of the little red crabs.
Following Chen Qi's orders, Water Spirit No.1 tied up everyone here tightly, then called Water Spirit Number Three, who had already taken control of the captain's cabin, to steer the ship toward Moonstone City.
The Black Death set sail!
On the sail, Water Spirit No.1 looked toward the distant, churning black sea surface.
Just moments ago, a very powerful Transcendent had run away.
However, he wasn't on the portrait the master had provided.
"Waku waku (After returning home! The master will treat you all to fish bait!)"
The simple-minded Water Spirit No.1 didn't dwell on Drowned Corpse's whereabouts. It raised the nail-spear high and sailed toward the Dragon Lantern Ranch.
……
"Huff, huff..."
In the dark coastal waters, Drowned Corpse streaked through the seafloor like a swordfish.
After sneaking for an hour, he couldn't help but poke his head out.
"Hahahaha!"
"Freedom!!!"
Drowned Corpse couldn't help but spread his arms and shout into the storm.
Although he didn't know if he had made the right choice.
After all, with the Black Death Doctor's power, as long as he activated Release, perhaps he could defeat those monsters!
But he knew he had made a choice that followed his heart!
In this world, there aren't that many things to regret.
As long as you follow the choice your heart makes, it's a good choice!
If it weren't for the Black Blood Poison, he wouldn't want to keep following the Whale Father.
"If only the Black Hunter and his group could develop an antidote..."
"It's really hard to survive in this sea."
Drowned Corpse leaned back, leisurely floating on the sea, gazing into the distant mist.
Ee-yaaa————
However, before he could even finish rejoicing, suddenly, within the dark mist, a massive flame ignited, accompanied by a strange, shrill roar.
"Since when!"
Drowned Corpse's eyes widened instantly.
Within the flames in the mist, there seemed to be a pale blue eye. And the mist beneath the eye writhed and twisted, reflecting a blank, formless silhouette—
"Ember Beast..."
Drowned Corpse's mouth fell open. He wanted to flee, but his body couldn't move!
Its immense spiritual energy field pinned his body down!
But just moments ago, he hadn't detected the Ember Beast at all!
"Witch, Witch..."
"Witch, just submit to me! My tentacles will treat you well!"
"Save me, save me, I'm innocent, Black Hunter, Black Hunter..."
Human language!
Drowned Corpse's body trembled uncontrollably. In its long life, this was the first time it had seen a deep sea monster that could speak human words!
Moreover, he didn't understand why the monster before him mentioned the Witch and the Hunter, or why it spoke such strange words.
But now, there was no time left for him to think.
Disaster had arrived.
"Black Death Doctor, my father, Lord Whale Father! Save me! Save me!!!"
A desperate, hoarse voice came from within the mist.
Soon, this churning black sea area flashed violently once, then became utterly calm.
In this silent sea, it was as if no person, no fish, had ever existed.
……
On the Dragon Lantern dock.
Chen Qi prepared a sumptuous dinner and brought it to the table.
Following Chen Qi's suggestion, they ate a late-night snack while waiting for the water spirits to return.
Steaming honey-roasted dragon meat, Golden Flower Bird juice, flower soup, and specially prepared extra-spicy Celestial Firebird legs for An.
An swallowed a mouthful of water:
"Qi! As expected, the food you make is the best! If only I could eat it forever!"
An took a bite of the extra-spicy Celestial Firebird leg, her face full of enjoyment.
Ever since last time, after eating Chen Qi's specially made super-spicy Celestial Firebird, An, who rarely ate spicy food, had developed an increasing fondness for it.
Eat forever, what are you saying, do you want to stay forever?! And, and your table manners aren't elegant at all! Fen turned her head to look at her assistant and said:
"Mind your elegance, An."
Huh? An was taken aback.
Today, her eating manners were indeed a bit unrestrained.
"Sorry, Fen, but what Qi made is just too delicious!"
Praisingly patted by Chen Qi:
"An, after this disaster is over, as long as I have time, just say the word, and I'll cook for you."
Cook forever! Fen bit her lip:
"I want that too."
"Alright, alright, alright."
Chen Qi readily agreed, then turned his gaze toward the dock.
Under the control of Water Spirit Number Three, a dark, oppressive ship sailed toward the dock.
Thud!
Then, Water Spirit No.1 fiercely threw an unconscious Pirate General onto the dock.
"Waku waku (Master! I'm back!!)"
"Number One..."
Fen's eyes widened.
Water Spirit No.1 had returned faster than she imagined.
And with the impact, the unconscious Black Death Doctor slowly opened his weary eyes.