Chapter 126: The Swamp Turtle King
"Roar!"
A beast's roar echoed in pain.
With a splash, the massive creature's body was dragged into the water.
The shadow beneath the surface churned violently, causing waves to ripple across the river.
It took a while for the surface to calm down.
On the riverbank, Li Meng gnawed contentedly on the tail of the beast.
The Tier-4 magical beast, named "Spine-Back Ground Dragon," was an advanced version of the Ground Dragon.
[Skill Devour activated. Skill acquired: "Stone Projectile."]
This was the sole ability of the Spine-Back Ground Dragon.
At that moment, ripples spread across the water's surface again.
Yue E's massive figure emerged from the water.
"Boss, its meat is awful!"
Alongside Yue E was the headless corpse of the Spine-Back Ground Dragon.
The twenty-meter-long corpse floated on the water's surface.
With a grin, Li Meng tossed away the tail in his hand.
"It really is terrible!"
Li Meng leaped onto Yue E's back as she swam through the water.
On the river, a crocodile and a goblin continued heading south.
Li Meng remained vigilant, observing everything around him.
Whenever they encountered a magical beast, no matter its strength, it would not escape a beating.
Some beasts, though weak, were incredibly quick to flee, making them hard to catch—even for Li Meng, with his agility stat exceeding a thousand.
Although they encountered many beasts along the way, 99% of them had no unique skills.
These creatures fought using only their physical strength, akin to ordinary animals.
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The following day, in a southern tributary of Goblin River:
Under the scorching afternoon sun:
"Boss, what is that thing?"
Yue E paused, her massive eyes fixed on what appeared to be an island in the river.
But it wasn't an island—it was a magical beast.
A turtle-like creature whose shell resembled an island.
The enormous shell had a diameter of over 200 meters, making it appear like a small floating landmass.
[Swamp Turtle King (Emperor)]
[Level: 51]
[Strength: 51327]
[Defense: 67147]
[Agility: 37141]
[Magic: 41874]
[King of Water Elements: LV5]
"My heavens!"
Li Meng was startled by the Swamp Turtle King's terrifying stats.
"Yue E, don't move. Let it pass!"
Li Meng quickly backed off, making way for the creature.
The river island moved, albeit slowly.
Before long, it approached the riverbank.
With thunderous crashes, the Swamp Turtle King revealed its full form.
It truly resembled a colossal turtle, its shell towering like a mountain, complete with soil and lush vegetation.
The Swamp Turtle King lumbered into the eastern forest, carving a massive trench through the woods as it went.
Watching its retreating figure, Li Meng heaved a sigh of relief.
Luckily, the Swamp Turtle King was docile.
If it behaved like them—attacking every beast they saw—they'd be doomed.
Li Meng was certain that if the enormous creature had any intent to kill them, they wouldn't last a second.
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"This Simulated Life System is so unreliable!"
Li Meng couldn't help but complain inwardly.
How could it fail to provide information about such a significant encounter as the Swamp Turtle King?
"Boss, it's so strong! My tail's gone limp!"
Like Li Meng, Yue E was thoroughly shaken.
Upon seeing the Swamp Turtle King's true form, she felt her entire body weaken as if all her strength had vanished.
If not for Li Meng on her back, she would have fled long ago.
"It is indeed powerful. Fortunately, it doesn't care about us. Let's move on, Yue E."
In the Swamp Turtle King's eyes, they were no more than ants—not even worth a glance.
Yue E resumed swimming in the river.
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Time passed day by day.
On the ninth day, Li Meng and Yue E arrived at the Black Mountain Marshlands.
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Morning, Black Mountain Marshlands:
In the vast expanse of water, Yue E wriggled her massive body forward.
"That must be Black Mountain," Li Meng said, gazing into the distance from Yue E's back.
They had left the river behind some time ago.
Now, they were in a boundless marshland with water no deeper than three meters and murky depths.
The river carried a faintly rotten smell.
All around them was a white expanse of water.
It felt like entering the sea, with no land in sight.
Only in the west could a massive black mountain be seen on the horizon.
Its peak was snow-capped, indicating its immense height.
Undoubtedly, that was Black Mountain.
"Yue E, head toward that mountain!"
Yue E picked up speed, her enormous body swaying more vigorously as she stirred up muddy waves.
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In Goblin Forest, there was a swamp called the Black Mountain Marsh.
The swamp contained a mountain named Black Mountain.
At the mountain's base was a settlement called "Ancestor Tribe."
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Afternoon, under the blazing sun:
At the southern foothills of Black Mountain lay a massive wooden stockade.
The sprawling wooden structures stretched along the shore for over two kilometers.
In the southern waters near the stockade, a fleet of three-masted ships floated.
Towering sails filled the waters, covering an area spanning several kilometers.
A glance revealed no fewer than fifty ships.
Floating among the fleet were numerous Lizardmen corpses.
On the decks, leather-armored archers stood on high alert.
They lined the rails, ready to fire arrows at any disturbance in the water.
"The ship's bottom is under attack! Lizardmen are boring through the hull!"
One ship erupted in chaos.
A soldier in red armor rushed to the rail.
"Stay calm. Their stone weapons can't break through."
"Priests, show them our strength!"
White-robed temple priests approached the rail, holding crystals in their hands.
The priests chanted loudly, and the crystals in their hands began to glow faintly.
As their chants ceased, they hurled the crystals into the water.
The sinking crystals spun rapidly, forming vortices on the water's surface.
From the vortex center, blue magical light burst forth, unleashing countless water arrows in all directions.
The Lizardmen boring into the hulls were instantly pierced, their blood rising to the surface.
Although the ship hulls were also struck, the water arrows left only small dents.
"Retreat!"
Realizing they couldn't harm the human fleet, the Lizardmen onshore sounded a retreat horn.
The urgent horn blasts echoed from the shore's settlement.
The attacking Lizardmen fled in panic.
From above, black shadows could be seen darting away underwater near the fleet.
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Meanwhile, on the deck of one of the ships, a middle-aged man in silver armor stood at the bow.
Helmet under his arm, he gazed coldly at the wooden stockade onshore.
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