Chapter 194 - 193: Furious Bombardment
The Blood-Handed Demon Fish’s mouth slammed shut. A series of crisp "CRACK" sounds echoed from within, like dry branches being crushed.
All the bones of the sheep’s corpse must have been pulverized in that instant by its terrifying bite force.
THUD...!
The Blood-Handed Demon Fish landed heavily, crashing into the shallows. A huge splash shot several meters high!
The water there wasn’t deep, only about a meter or so, leaving most of the Blood-Handed Demon Fish’s body exposed.
"A perfect chance!"
Valles immediately nocked an arrow, and after infusing it with Fighting Qi, was about to fire a Thunder Arrow.
"Wait... we can’t go in that hard right from the start."
Zelir placed a hand on Valles’s shoulder.
"The Blood-Handed Demon Fish is still at the edge of the shallows, not far from deep water. What if we scare it and it runs back? Let me go first."
"You...?" Marcus glanced at Zelir.
"With a body that big, two sheep definitely weren’t enough to fill it up, right?"
Zelir let out a cold laugh. "It looks like it’s not satisfied yet. I’ll go give it an extra course."
"Alright..."
Valles’s tense body gradually relaxed, but his gaze remained locked on the Blood-Handed Demon Fish.
In the shallows, the Blood-Handed Demon Fish made a couple of chomping sounds, GOBBLE GOBBLE, and swallowed the last scraps of mutton in its mouth.
Sure enough, as if it still hadn’t had its fill, it smacked its lips, wanting more.
Then its giant fish eyes slowly swiveled, scanning its surroundings, as if searching for its next prey.
At that exact moment, Zelir slowly rose from the bushes, completely exposing himself to the Blood-Handed Demon Fish’s line of sight.
The rest of the team readied themselves for battle, closely watching every move Zelir and the Blood-Handed Demon Fish made.
The instant Zelir stood up, the Blood-Handed Demon Fish’s eyes locked onto him.
’This human... doesn’t look like much of a threat.’
Zelir walked toward it step by step, then raised the Magic Wand in his hand.
After a very brief charge, the Magic was released.
Wind Blade Technique!
The coalesced Wind Blade struck the Blood-Handed Demon Fish.
However, it didn’t cause much damage, only scraping off a few scales. It was about as effective as an itch.
Next, Zelir sketched out another Spell Structure.
Fireball Skill!
A bright Fireball shot forward.
BANG...!
It struck the Blood-Handed Demon Fish’s side.
But it was equally ineffective. It only created a burst of sparks on the Blood-Handed Demon Fish’s scales, not even leaving behind a scorched mark.
"Gurgle-gok gurgle-gok..."
Seeing these two feeble attacks, a sound that seemed like mocking laughter rumbled from the Blood-Handed Demon Fish’s throat.
’And here I thought he was some powerful Mage.’
’With this level of skill, he dares to come court death?’
’Mutton... is so-so.’
’Human flesh... now that’s what’s delicious!’
Greed overcame caution. The Blood-Handed Demon Fish could no longer restrain itself.
Five or six of its tentacles slapped against the mud of the shallows, propping up its body, and it began to slide rapidly toward Zelir!
The Blood-Handed Demon Fish also possessed the ability to move on land for short periods.
In its eyes, the Human Mage before it was already a meal on its plate.
The distant Sharp-Toothed Fish watched this scene unfold.
Unable to contain their own bloodlust, they swarmed ashore from all directions.
The Sharp-Toothed Fish used their fleshy fins as feet, fanning out to surround and cut off all of Zelir’s escape routes.
’Very good...’
A smile spread across Zelir’s lips.
’This is the moment I’ve been waiting for.’
Now, in its hunt for him, the Blood-Handed Demon Fish was already more than ten meters from the shallows, and the school of Sharp-Toothed Fish behind it had also come ashore.
’This is the perfect time!’
"Now!"
Marcus roared, making the decisive call.
In an instant, the tranquil lakeshore was fraught with killing intent!
He and Maki immediately charged out from the bushes, making a beeline for the demon fish’s front!
Valles drew his bow and nocked an arrow. The ice-cold Glazed Arrowhead glinted coldly in the sunlight as he began to aim for the target’s vitals!
Gray, meanwhile, lowered his stance and circled around, preparing to enter the battlefield from the flank.
Seeing the few humans who had suddenly appeared, a trace of disdain flashed in the Blood-Handed Demon Fish’s murky eyes. It paid them no mind at all.
’This Mage is so weak. How strong could his companions be?’
’No matter how fierce their Charge or how loud their shouts, they’re just more food for me!’
At the same time, Zelir began his third Casting.
This time, one could clearly see the silver patterns inside the body of the Night Peace Staff light up instantly.
A surging tide of Arcane Magic began to swirl rapidly at the staff’s tip!
But the Blood-Handed Demon Fish showed no intention of dodging, completely unafraid.
’Is it another one of those feeble Wind Blades, or that harmless little Fireball trick?’
’That kind of thing can’t hurt me in the slightest!’
The Magic finished charging. Release!
A tyrannical beam of light blasted toward it.
’Wait...’
This time, the Blood-Handed Demon Fish sensed that something was wrong.
’No... why is the energy contained within it so much stronger than before?!’
However, it had no time to dodge.
The divergent-form Aurora Energy Beam scored a direct hit!
BOOM!!!
The beam of light engulfed the Blood-Handed Demon Fish’s upper body.
Compared to the Defense Power of the One-Eyed Giant and the Thousand-Teeth Rock Worm, the Blood-Handed Demon Fish’s was clearly inferior.
Even the divergent-form Aurora Energy Beam, which prioritized area-of-effect, dealt considerable damage to its scales.
Within that blinding blue light, everyone could see it.
The demon fish’s rock-like scales were blasted away in huge patches by the violent Arcane Energy, revealing the flesh and blood beneath.
The entire area was scorched black, and it even gave off the acrid smell of burnt protein!
The Blood-Handed Demon Fish’s forward momentum was brought to a dead stop. It let out a wail of agony as its massive body tipped backward uncontrollably.
Marcus and Maki had also charged onto the battlefield.
BAM...!
Marcus’s shield Charge slammed into the Blood-Handed Demon Fish, knocking it back several meters. Then came Maki’s slash!
The Heavy Sword, wreathed in the white light of Fighting Qi, came down fiercely with a great roar from Maki!
SCHWING!!!
Sparks flew!
Like a fishmonger scraping scales at the market, Maki actually managed to shear off a small patch of the Blood-Handed Demon Fish’s scales.
Fresh blood gushed from the gaps between the scales, dripping to the ground.
But the Blood-Handed Demon Fish was given no chance to breathe.
A streak of light arrived first, followed by the sound of it tearing through the air!
The Thunder Arrow precisely bored its way into the wound Maki had just carved open.
BANG!
A muffled explosion echoed from within the demon fish’s body!
Flesh and blood flew as the violent Thunder Fighting Qi rampaged inside its body, dealing immense damage to the Blood-Handed Demon Fish.
"HIIISSSSAAAHH!!!"
This chain of attacks left the Blood-Handed Demon Fish completely disoriented.
’This is all wrong!’
’How are these humans so strong?’
’Was that Mage just now pretending the whole time?’