"Boom!"

Two water bullets collided with the ice layer one after the other.

A loud "rumble" echoed.

That section of ice shattered instantly.

Two massive water columns shot up into the sky.

"Damn, water bullets are kinetic attacks!"

Li Meng rolled on the ice layer, getting back on his feet and continued running.

Glancing back, the terrifying power of the water bullets gave him a fright.

If he tried to block with the Big Iron Rod, it definitely wouldn't hold.

Li Meng dashed left and right on the ice layer.

One water bullet after another struck the ice behind him.

Water columns shot up into the sky.

"Luckily, the bullet speed isn't too fast!"

While dodging the water bullets, Li Meng still had time for random thoughts.

Since water bullets are kinetic attacks, their flight speed isn't too fast.

Li Meng seemed a bit disheveled on the ice layer.

But in reality, he was quickly closing the distance to the swamp crocodile king.

"Crack!"

Li Meng stomped hard while sprinting.

The ice layer shattered, sinking deeply into the water.

His body shot up like an arrow, heading straight for the swamp crocodile king.

Seeing Li Meng leap towards it, a hint of mockery flashed in the swamp crocodile king's eyes.

It raised its head, opening its massive mouth towards Li Meng.

A water ball emerged, spinning rapidly.

Facing the swamp crocodile king's confident strike, Li Meng grinned fiercely.

He hurled the Big Iron Rod with force at the swamp crocodile king.

With a "boom," a shockwave exploded.

The Big Iron Rod turned into a black streak, crossing dozens of meters in an instant.

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It plunged straight into the swamp crocodile king's mouth.

"Shhh!"

The Big Iron Rod drove deep into the swamp crocodile king's throat.

Almost completely embedded.

"Ugh!"

The swamp crocodile king let out a mournful cry.

It shook its head, swaying its massive body.

Trying to dislodge the Big Iron Rod from its mouth.

But it was futile; the Big Iron Rod was firmly lodged in its throat.

"Ha ha ha, die!"

Li Meng landed heavily on the ice layer.

With a "crack," that section of ice shattered with a "boom."

The LV1 ice element control was still too weak.

This resulted in the ice layer not being strong enough.

Just a bit tougher than natural ice.

As soon as he landed, Li Meng dashed out again.

With a quick step, he closed in on the swamp crocodile king.

He swung his right fist, punching the swamp crocodile king in the face.

The swamp crocodile king's massive body staggered.

The immense force sent it rolling on the ice layer.

The Big Iron Rod in its throat seemed to cause it great discomfort.

It couldn't even make a sound.

Li Meng waved his hand, and a shockwave exploded in front of him.

A Wind Blade shot out, heading straight for the swamp crocodile king.

The distance of a few meters was within reach.

The Wind Blade struck the swamp crocodile king's scales with a "shhh."

The Wind Blade dissipated upon impact with the swamp crocodile king's body.

"Impressive defense!"

It's known that a single strike of the Wind Blade can cut through a tree that takes two people to encircle.

Yet it couldn't leave any mark on the swamp crocodile king.

"Hey, big crocodile, want to be my underling?"

Looking at the massive creature before him, Li Meng felt tempted.

Having the swamp crocodile king as a subordinate would make many things easier.

He could roam the swamp freely.

Even if the Black Mountain tribe's army came, it wouldn't matter.

With the swamp crocodile king's assistance, the Black Mountain tribe was nothing to worry about.

"Could this be the turning point to change the future?"

Li Meng grinned, feeling hopeful.

But then again, something seemed off.

There didn't seem to be any information about the swamp crocodile king in the future timeline.

What's going on here?

"Dream on, you monster born from a groundhog's belly!"

The swamp crocodile king got up.

It endured the discomfort and pain in its throat, charging at Li Meng with its head.

Alright, it seems even Magical Beasts harbor animosity towards goblins.

Li Meng's figure flickered as he leaped back.

He extended his hands, grabbing the swamp crocodile king's massive tail.

"Then I'll just have to smash you to death!"

Li Meng exerted his strength, using his waist and hips.

He swung the swamp crocodile king's massive tail.

The swamp crocodile king's huge body was lifted by Li Meng.

And slammed heavily onto the ice layer.

"Boom!"

The thick ice layer shattered into pieces.

The swamp crocodile king was dazed from the impact.

The Big Iron Rod in its throat seemed even more firmly lodged.

Seeing the ice layer's fragility, Li Meng grinned.

He dragged the swamp crocodile king's massive tail towards a nearby island.

"See that piece of land? There's a sharp rock on it. I'll smash your body against that rock until you're a bloody mess. After you die, I'll gut you open, and the goblins will eat you clean, not even leaving the stuff in your stomach. Hmm, letting you die just like that would be too easy."

Li Meng turned back, giving the swamp crocodile king a sinister smile.

"How about this? I won't let you die. I'll make you watch as the goblins gut you open. I'll keep you alive as long as possible, watching as your body is devoured bit by bit. Hmm, that would be quite interesting."

This wasn't a threat; it was Li Meng's final offer for the swamp crocodile king to stay alive.

Submission was best, but if not, it didn't matter.

The swamp crocodile king's corpse was a valuable asset.

Gobu Ge, Gobu Da, and Gobu Qiang had limited potential.

They needed the meat of high-level Magical Beasts to evolve.

Li Meng intended to nurture these three underlings.

Li Meng's intimidation finally revealed a hint of fear in the swamp crocodile king's eyes.

Death wasn't terrifying; a fate worse than death was.

"You're strong. I can submit to you, but I have one condition!"

Li Meng thought the swamp crocodile king would hold out a bit longer.

After all, it's a Magical Beast, and Magical Beasts aren't known for their brains.

If everything could be resolved through "communication," why would humans have so many wars?

Unexpectedly, the swamp crocodile king didn't resist at all.

As soon as Li Meng finished his threats, it conceded.

Li Meng paused, stopping his advance.

Standing on the ice layer, Li Meng grinned.

Having conditions was good; it meant the deal was done.

"Go ahead, what's your condition?"

Li Meng released the swamp crocodile king's tail.

He turned to face the swamp crocodile king, which had regained its freedom and was lying on the ice layer.

"I don't want to mate with goblins. I don't want to give birth to little goblins!"

The swamp crocodile king turned painfully, staring straight at Li Meng.

The swamp crocodile king's condition left Li Meng speechless.

It seemed even Magical Beasts couldn't stand goblins.

"Alright, it's a deal. Open your mouth."

What kind of condition was that?

With the swamp crocodile king's massive size, anyone would be like a toothpick in the ocean.

Even the big goblin leader wouldn't be suitable.

"Boss, it's a deal. You can't go back on your word."

"What, you don't trust me?"

"I don't trust goblins!"

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