The neurotoxin first destroyed the central nervous system's command center, causing the victim to writhe in agony and lose all control over its body.
Next, the toxin severed the connection between the cerebellum and the organs, stopping the heart and lungs. It died from hypoxia and ischemia before brain death.
"So poisonous, cackle cackle..."
The octopus chuckled sinisterly, sending shivers down the spines of the four judges, short, tall, fat, and thin.
Then, the octopus pulled out more meat and covered its entire body.
"Neurotoxin, full release!"
The fresh, tender meat that was stung quickly became stiff. The octopus, desperately, continued to inject the toxin.
"This... a good idea!"
The tall judge exclaimed, as if having discovered something.
"He wants to use body manipulation to control the blue-ringed octopus and expel the toxin from its body!"
Indeed!
The blue-ringed octopus had already changed color, its body becoming more transparent!
Besides the toxin, there was also foul-tasting bodily fluid and residual digestive matter! Its 1500 kilograms of weight were rapidly decreasing!
Following this, the octopus grabbed a knife and began to cut into itself, a gruesome sight, like something out of a perverse horror film!
The octopus's main internal organs were located in its head, the large back of its head containing the parts with the worst taste.
Just then, the original body of the red-haired monster, seated on the grand formation, stood up!
It moved to the back of the octopus's head and began to assist in the cutting!
This scene...
Was perhaps even more perverse!
"Dual control!"
"This... unheard of! Someone can control two bodies simultaneously! And the octopus is incredibly agile, clearly not operating at its limit!"
"Even among barbarian shamans, this is a top-tier skill!"
In response to the judges' praise, the octopus and the red-haired monster's body both turned their heads, a twisted smile forming on their faces, "This... just a minor trick!"
"What you should truly marvel at is my unparalleled delicious cuisine!"
...
While the two were frantically busy, Zhang Wei was still meditating!
Had he not yet figured out how to deal with the deformed dragon beast and the succubus spirit?
Time was running out.
The bald, muscular man was still pounding meat, and the red-haired monster was storing ingredients in the octopus's head. As everyone had made significant progress, Zhang Wei suddenly opened his eyes!
And began to act!
"Contestant Zhang Wei hasn't given up, but time is more than halfway gone. Can he really make it?"
"The other two have their ingredients fully prepared. Especially the bald one, he's used his Jade Chai to prepare more side dishes, not resting for a moment. One can imagine how much raw material he's used!"
Dong!
The gong sounded!
The first to finish was the bald, muscular man!
According to the rules, the second person must strike the gong within ten minutes, or they will incur a time penalty!
Within ten minutes after that, the third person strikes, and so on!
"So fast!"
The total time limit was three hours, and the bald man only finished 95 minutes early! This had greatly disrupted the cooking plans of the others!
The red-haired monster cursed and began to accelerate his pace frantically!
Zhang Wei worked methodically. The dozens of meters high steamer baskets stood like a tall tower, with over thirty of them visible!
"Contestant number one, presenting the dish!"
The bald man punched the lid of the pot. The joint cracked, and high-pressure steam propelled the lid tens of meters into the air!
Within the scalding steam, a golden light flashed!
"This..."
"So dazzling!"
"This is the voice of the ingredients and deliciousness!"
"In my lifetime, I have never seen such a magnificent entrance. This dish is undoubtedly extraordinary!"