Tentacle Shadow Clam
For a moment, all kinds of data were popping up before Chao Xiang's eyes.
[Race: Deep Sea Anemone
Quality: Uncommon
Level: Peak stage of Waterman realm (10th stage)
Qi: 1355/1355
Remark: Anemones live in the deepest parts of the regular-tier sea zones. These sea anemones are like corals and jellies and come in vibrant colors like white, green, blue, orange, red, or mauve. They have a soft, tube-shaped body with a mouth at the top, and are covered in poisonous tentacles. Watch out for their tentacles!
Note: It has no Demonic bloodline in it. Can not be sacrificed to the Demonic Extinction Flame - Mukkan Agni (Flame of destruction)]
[Race: Crimson Ruler Crab
Quality: Uncommon
Level: Peak stage of Waterman realm (10th stage)
Qi: 386/386
Remark: Red crab creatures in the deep ocean look black due to the lack of red light. Their gills are highly branched to maximize oxygen absorption, and their shell, which serves as their skeleton, is primarily composed of dense earth elements. Molting is necessary for them to grow.
Note: It has a decent amount of Demonic bloodline in it. Can be sacrificed to the Demonic Extinction Flame - Mukkan Agni (Flame of destruction)]
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He was completely overwhelmed by the amount of data.
There were just too many creatures for him to go through!
Suddenly, a vibrant fish got sucked into a sea anemone.
Thick tubes pierced the fish's body, leaving nothing but bones behind. Feeling uneasy, Chao Xiang made sure to keep his distance from the sea anemones.
As he turned around, he spotted a massive clam with its mouth wide open, revealing a sparkling pearl that was glowing brightly.
Mesmerized, he found himself moving closer to it.
'Wow... What is that?!'
He wondered as he examined the pearl.
[Race: Tentacle Shadow Clam
Quality: Uncommon
Level: Peak stage of Waterman realm (10th stage)
Qi: 586/598
Remark: Tentacle Shadow Clams were known as some of the deadliest creatures in the regular tier sea zones. Their pearls were infamous for their enchanting properties. These clams would lure their prey in with their mesmerizing effect and then strike with their hidden tentacles. It's best to stay at least ten meters away from their grasp.
Note: It has a decent amount of Demonic bloodline in it. Can be sacrificed to the Demonic Extinction Flame - Mukkan Agni (Flame of destruction)]
[Shadow Pearl
Effect: It has a delightful flavor and can enhance physical attributes. With its abundance of potent Yin Qi, it has the potential to nourish the veins and nerves when incorporated into proper body tempering practices. This ingredient is ideal for crafting top-notch pills in alchemy to aid in body tempering.]
Chao Xiang felt a chill run down his spine as he read Octopus Shadow Clam's warning.
Goosebumps erupted all over his skin.
His gaze fixated on where it recommended that he stay at least ten meters away from the creature.
It was only then that he noticed the bones scattered around Shadow Pearl, including human stays.
*Gulp*
'...How did I fall into such an obvious trap? Is it because of that enchanting pearl?'
'Calm down, calm down, calm down...'
His heart raced as he tried to compose himself.
Understanding the danger posed by the creature in front of him, he tried to retreat without drawing its attention.
However, as he slowly backed away, he could feel the creature's presence growing stronger.
The Octopus Shadow Clam seemed to sense his fear.
*Clup*
'...huh!'
In the blink of an eye, he found himself trapped.
Chao Xiang couldn't make sense of what had just happened.
Just a moment ago, he was slowly backing away, but now he was ensnared by a dark tentacle that appeared from beneath the clam.
He couldn't see a thing, not even the 'red flame' could help him expect its movements.
The suckers on the tentacles clung tightly to his skin, making him feel squished and slippery all over.
He desperately tried to break free, spinning his body in the water to provoke it into letting go, but another tentacle swiftly captured him once again.
'Damn it!'
He couldn't help but curse himself for letting his guard down and descending into the clutches of this creature.
As he struggled against the relentless grip of the tentacles, Chao Xiang's mind raced with fear and panic.
He could feel the creature's strength overpowering him, its slimy appendages tightening around him like a vice.
The darkness of the water seemed to press in on him, suffocating him with its oppressive weight.
Without wasting another moment, he tried to enter the space of 'Red flame' directly on the flame.
The pulling force of 'red flame' tried to pull both him and calm into its space but he could feel that the clam in front of him was resisting that force.
'Dammit!'
Just as he suspected the stronger creatures could escape from that pulling force.
'Red flame' was not strong enough but still, it was decently stronger than before when he arrived in this world.
He closed his eyes and concentrated every energy he could bring out of his body to aid the pulling force.
His Qi was consuming at a rapid speed.
*Squu Squu*
Sensing that the strange pulling force was getting stronger, Tentacles of Tentacle Shadow Clam tried to release and retreat as it made a strange noise.
'...As if I let you go freely...'
This time he grabbed it and forcefully transported both into the space of red flame.
Chao Xiang's spiritual energy had been drained, leaving him feeling completely depleted.
However, he found himself standing on solid ground. When he opened his eyes, he discovered that he was in the center of a pit, surrounded by four massive white pillars.
*Squu Squu*
A Tentacle Shadow Clam, engulfed in a 'Red flame', was making strange noises as it burned.
It tried to grab Chao Xiang once more, but its movements were sluggish on land without water, allowing Chao Xiang to easily expect and dodge its attacks.
The clam's tentacles, shells, and tissues rapidly decayed, despite its desperate attempts to escape the flames.
Chao Xiang silently watched the slow demise of the Tentacle Shadow Clam for over ten minutes, feeling a sense of relief.
This encounter served as a powerful lesson for him, reminding him not to underestimate unknown sea creatures.
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