This sea area was not well-known, and no one had ever heard of it containing so many strange phenomena and creatures. However, ever since they set sail, these inexplicable things had been appearing almost like clockwork, one after another.
... The density of these occurrences made it reasonable to consider it a forbidden sea area.
Fatty was examining Wu Tianzhen, trying to figure out where his strange energy was being released from. Zhang Qiling, watching this scene, suddenly recalled a theory that Song Shuning had once told them – the theory of increasing forbidden zones.
If that were the case, then perhaps they were currently being caught in the process of this sea area transforming into a forbidden zone.
Just then, Hei Yanjing's voice cut through the air.
"This Fire Body Worm has been motionless for so long, what kind of ultimate move is it preparing?"
... Indeed, this pink "pipe" had not moved for a long time, looking almost like a sculpture located in the depths of the ocean.
"The Fire Body Worm moves slowly, relying mostly on the push of the seawater for locomotion. Right now, it... could it be stuck?"
Wu Tianzhen guessed, but even he felt the explanation was unlikely, so he shook his head after speaking.
"Good heavens, do you think it's a computer program that's stuck with a bug?" Fatty kicked a tentacle that narrowly brushed past the side of the boat. It felt like kicking a concrete pillar, and he couldn't help but grind his teeth.
"This isn't working either? Whether it suddenly died or suddenly achieved enlightenment and became a monk, it has to let us out!"
"What, is Buddha going to come pick it up later? Did it specifically leave us here to be its audience and applaud it?"
Zhang Qiling listened to Wu Tianzhen and Fatty pushing the limits of their comedic talent. He slightly raised his hand, sensing the reaction of the Black Gold Ancient Sword to these tentacles.
"How much."
Hei Yanjing heard his sudden question and responded with an "Hmm?" He peered closely into the deep sea below the boat and replied,
"Give it up, mute. The bottom of the boat is basically completely blocked."
"Even if you keep chopping, it'll take at least half an hour."
He whistled. Seeing Zhang Qiling lower the sword he was about to raise after hearing this, a roguish smile curved his lips.
"Might as well wait and see what insights it has. Anyway..." Hei Yanjing's eyes, hidden beneath his sunglasses, looked at the Fire Body Worm with amusement.
"It's about time it moved."
And the moment Hei Yanjing finished speaking, a dull thudding sound echoed from the seabed!
As if countless bullets were fired simultaneously underwater, the Fire Body Worm shot out of the water. Beneath its exposed tubular section were thick tentacles that extended infinitely downwards, propping up its body!
... This was it. The Fire Body Worm moved slowly; it was actually using its tentacles to insert into the seabed's reefs and other supporting objects, using leverage to launch itself!
At first glance, Zhang Qiling saw countless giant fish and turtles impaled by the tentacles. The moment the Fire Body Worm surged upwards, they were dragged to the surface, spreading a patch of blood.
Under the thunderous lightning, the Fire Body Worm, stimulated by the external light, emitted even stronger blue-green bioluminescence. And within the shroud of this light, their boat was directly swallowed into the Fire Body Worm's body!
The instant they entered the Fire Body Worm's tubular body, the few of them felt a dizzying sensation. Their vision was filled with blue-green light, mixed with the pink inner walls of the Fire Body Worm, making them feel utterly disoriented.
"Holy crap, are we guys going down a flushing toilet!!!"
The Fire Body Worm was now half-submerged in the water, its interior filled with half the sea. The boat rolled inside with the Fire Body Worm's movements. The group could only grip the railings to steady themselves. Compared to a flushing toilet, it honestly felt more like being in a washing machine.
"What do we do!!!" Wu Tianzhen felt like he was going to throw up, but he dared not. Everyone was tumbling around inside; if his vomit flew onto Xiao Ge—
Wu Tianzhen: I might as well pick out my own burial plot.
Even though the people and the boat had been swallowed by the Fire Body Worm, Wu Tianzhen wasn't worried at all. For some reason, he had a strong sense of trust in Zhang Qiling.
With Xiao Ge around, they would definitely overcome the danger!
... Maybe add Hei Yanjing to that list, considering he seemed quite capable.
Zhang Qiling was indeed not showing any signs of panic. The Fire Body Worm's body was long, and now spread out on the sea surface, it truly resembled a seabed tunnel.
Although it was a combination of a roller coaster and a seabed tunnel.
Seeing the closed port at the rear of the Fire Body Worm's body getting closer, and realizing they might smash into the inner wall and be reduced to fragments if they didn't act soon, Zhang Qiling completely put away the Black Gold Ancient Sword. Instead, he grabbed the railing with one hand.
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"Don't tell me, mute, are you getting more and more concise when you talk to me?"
Hei Yanjing, who was enjoying the roller coaster ride, saw Zhang Qiling's questioning expression and couldn't help but show a hint of disbelief.
... Although this disbelief was feigned.
His eyesight was indeed sharp. Even in this situation, he could see clearly. Not only could he see the Fire Body Worm's condition, but he could also tell that Zhang Qiling would lose his patience and try to resort to force in about three seconds.
"Mhm, no problem~" He timed his reply to just under three seconds, determined to uphold his achievement of being "The Most Annoying Man in the World."
Zhang Qiling desperately wanted to make Hei Yanjing remember what a 50.5:49.5 win ratio was, but the inner wall of the Fire Body Worm was already within reach.
He ignored the playful Hei Yanjing and the comedic Wu Pang. Gripping the railing with his right hand, he brought his left hand to his mouth, bit off the bandage, and instantly, the aura of the Qilin blood erupted!
Although the Fire Body Worm had an iron-like inner wall, it was ultimately composed of strange insects. Upon contact with the aura of the Qilin blood, the tightly connected closed ports instantly scattered!
Countless Fire Body Worm individuals fled in a panic, their bodies still carrying blue-green fluorescence, looking as beautiful and magnificent as fireflies in the sea!
And their boat, charging through this sea of fireflies, rose with a constellation of starlight, breaking through the waves, and returned to the surface under the reflection of lightning!