Goblin Shark truthfully reported, "Our scouts stationed in the Mariana Trench reported that a few days ago, a violent surge of supernatural energy suddenly erupted in the trench. After a thorough investigation, we discovered that Murphy had disappeared."
"Moreover, Eric from the neighboring trench has begun to consolidate the South China Sea, and nearly 20 to 30 million marine creatures have already been brought under control."
Philip looked surprised, his eyes burning as he said, "Oh? It seems Murphy is dead."
"It's just that Eric's strength is inferior to Murphy's, so how could he be killed? Could it be an assassination? But no matter what... the South China Sea is now ownerless, so it's impossible for Eric to take it all for himself."
"Shall we lead our people to the South China Sea now?"
No, no.
Eric squinted and said, "Murphy's strength is average, but he is still very cautious. Yet he was killed by Eric... This is obviously not normal. Perhaps he has already joined forces with other level nine sea creatures."
"Although I am not afraid, our goblin shark clan cannot be the first to act. We must go together with a few other clans so that we can respond to any emergencies."
"But wouldn't that mean we'd get even less?"
Do you know where the South China Sea ranks among the largest sea areas on the entire planet?
"have no idea."
"Ranked third! A whopping 3.5 million square kilometers."
Philip chuckled and said, "The South China Sea is too big a cake. Trying to take it all by yourself will only make you feel bloated... Since that's the case, it's better to share it out voluntarily. We can use this information to probe the other tribes' strengths and weaknesses."
"If Eric's abilities are limited and he can't protect his share, then don't blame us for being impolite. The South China Sea is destined to be divided up... Since it's going to be divided up sooner or later, the first bite is naturally the most delicious."
"So there's no need for too much contact. Go to the western Pacific and find Blake and Moen. Tell them to cooperate with us to divide up the South China Sea, on the condition that the news is not leaked out for the time being. They know the pros and cons."
"Understood, Your Majesty."
The subordinate left.
A few hours passed in no time.
A dense swarm of sea creatures swam by, among which a group of sea creatures were enormous, with several pairs of legs on their undersides; they were the giant isopods we had seen before.
The leader was named Blake.
The other ethnic group is more conspicuous.
It is a type of fish that is very flat, resembling an axe, and has a very cool appearance.
The fish has a row of neat light-emitting organs along the lower edge of its fins, which shine with a blue light like starlight. It is not large in size, but its population is very large.
This is a hatchetfish, also known as a starfish.
—Hawkhead fish, also known as starfish
The leader was named Moen.
Upon seeing the newcomers, Philip smiled and said, "You've arrived quite early. It seems that the South China Sea is indeed a very attractive prospect for everyone."
Blake said impatiently, "Stop talking nonsense. Is your news true or not? And have you mentioned it to any other sea creatures? If I find out you're playing me, you're dead."
“Of course not. The South China Sea is so important, of course it should be divided up by us in the Western Pacific. The faster we act, the more we can divide up. As for whether it’s true or not… Moen should have already confirmed it, right?” Philip looked at Moen.
"Yes, the news is true. Murphy is dead, and the South Sea is without a master," Moen said succinctly.
"That's good, let's get started now."
Blake couldn't wait any longer, revealing a fierce look: "That coward Eric dares to meddle in the South China Sea? Wouldn't it be better to just be a good salted fish? I'll go over there and kill him first."
"..."
These words made Moen frown: "Why make things difficult for Eric when we have no grudges against him? We are all sea creatures, and the South China Sea is not something that the Stonefish clan can swallow up. We only need our share."
"What's it to you? Can't I just dislike him? He's clearly a good-for-nothing. What's the use of gathering so many subordinates? In the end, he'll still fall into our hands. I killed Eric beforehand for his own good."
Blake is very domineering.
He seemed to look down on Eric.
Philip narrowed his eyes, revealing a hint of coldness: "Whether Eric can hold out is his own business and has nothing to do with us... Moreover, Eric seems to have joined forces with other sea creatures, and his current strength is unknown."
“We don’t need to cause any unnecessary trouble. If you dare to take action on your own, then don’t even bother going to the South China Sea… Blake, I don’t think Moen would want to see us fighting amongst ourselves before we even make a move, would he?”
"Yes, let's avoid taking action if we can avoid it."
Seeing that both Moen and Philip said the same thing.
Although Blake was very unhappy, he agreed: "But what if Eric takes his share and is still not satisfied? We're all level nine... there's no reason for us to be afraid of them, right?"
"Then we'll teach Eric a lesson."
Philip said calmly, "Greed knows no bounds. If possible... let's kill that unfamiliar sea creature. It would serve as a deterrent to the others. What do you say?"
"good."
Blake fell silent.
The three forces led their respective groups straight to the South China Sea.
The Horlo Trench is less than 200 kilometers from the South China Sea, and they arrived at their destination in less than an hour.
A large number of ownerless sea creatures were gathered together.
The leader was a level 7 vampire octopus, along with several level 5 and 6 stone fish, forming the outer perimeter squad.
With their combined strength, weaker groups are no match for them; they are either wiped out or willingly submit.
"Hmm? The vampire octopus clan is involved too?"
"So they've deployed forces all around the South China Sea too? Eric... seems to have quite the ambition. Is he planning to monopolize the South China Sea?"
Seeing this scene,
Moen and Philip were both surprised.
But the hot-tempered giant isopod couldn't hold back any longer and charged straight at the vampire octopus.
Blake's eyes turned ruthless, filled with murderous intent as he said, "Who cares about their ambition? Since Eric is going to take it all for himself, I'll just kill that group of sea creatures first. Kill them all!"
At a command.
A level eight giant isopod rushed past.
As it approached, it opened its gaping maw, ready to swallow the vampire octopus and the stonefish whole.
At the critical moment.
Suddenly.
A figure descended from above.
Bang!
With a single stomp, it pierced through the head of the giant isopod.
Blood spread in the seawater. The person looked like a human, but had a long octopus tentacle behind him, and his eyes were slightly arrogant and domineering.
"Human? No, you're a sea creature?"
Blake's pupils constricted: "An eighth-level sea creature? What kind of race are you? Why are you interfering with us?"
Fang Ping revealed a faint smile: "You want to kill my clan... Isn't it normal for me to kill you? I am a vampire octopus, my name is Fang Pingping, you can also call me Bruce Fang!"
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P.S.: Goodnight.
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