89: Crayfish swarm

In the pitch-black Underground Dark River, it was dark, silent, as if no life existed here.

But if one looked closely, one could occasionally spot some small fish and shrimp.

At this moment, a Cave Catfish nearly a meter long was chasing a Cave Blindfish in the Underground Dark River.

Suddenly, the Cave Blindfish, which had been fleeing ahead, stopped and frantically swam away in another direction.

Strangely, the Cave Catfish chasing behind also suddenly stopped, a hint of unease flashing in its expression, and it turned to flee.

But just then, a terrifying tentacle abruptly appeared from the darkness, instantly coiling around the Cave Catfish. The immense power instantly killed the Cave Catfish, dragging it towards a terrifying maw in the darkness.

Not only the Cave Catfish, but the Cave Blindfish ahead also couldn't escape. Its body was pierced by a sharp Claws, and blood flowed freely, yet it failed to attract any attention. Instead, all the surrounding creatures vanished in an instant.

You devoured a Cave Catfish and gained 4.5 evolution points.

You devoured a Cave Blindfish and gained 0.8 evolution points.

“Not bad, just woke up, and two little snacks were delivered to my doorstep.”

“What a pity, it’s really a buzzkill, they all ran away.”

Su Yuan glanced around; all the creatures had long since fled, dampening his slight interest in having a snack. He looked at the system panel.

Species: Adaptable Octopus

Rank: 29

Body Length: 35 meters

Body Mutations: Intermediate Claws (Claws that cover the tentacles and can retract automatically, received Intermediate enhancement, making them even sharper)

Intermediate Heroism (Your strength has received an Intermediate enhancement)

Intermediate Toxin Resistance (You have resistance to most common toxins and some special toxins)

Intermediate Toxin (Your ink and Claws contain Intermediate toxicity, capable of dissolving biological carapaces, and you can freely choose whether or not to secrete it)

Intermediate Tenacious Skin (Your skin is soft, yet tough, and its defense has received an Intermediate boost)

Elementary Insight (Your insight has received an Elementary boost)

...Beginner Suction Cups (Your suction cups have been enhanced, making their suction power stronger)

Intermediate Recovery (Your recovery ability has received an Intermediate boost)

Intermediate Beak (Your beak has received an Intermediate enhancement, making it sharper and capable of expanding)

Beginner Endurance (Your endurance has received an Elementary boost)

Beginner Camouflage (Your Camouflage Ability has received an Elementary boost)

Beginner Psionic Sense (Your body can perceive the existence of psionic energy)

Beginner Speed (Your body is better adapted to speed in water)

Skills: Survival of the Fittest (Passive skill, can adapt to most environments)

Laser Beam (Active skill, consumes internal energy, activates spiritual energy of heaven and earth, emits a Laser Beam)

Black Light Shield (Active skill, consumes internal energy, activates spiritual energy of heaven and earth, generates a Black Light Shield)

Mind Whisper (Special Edition) (Active skill, consumes internal energy and Mental Energy; you can make your inner voice sound in the minds of other living beings.)

Swift Travel (Consumes internal energy, doubles one's speed)

evolution points: 33.3 / 16000 (Increasing through psionic energy consumption)

“Indeed, it’s too difficult to Awaken skills at a normal Rank!”

Su Yuan sighed slightly. Compared to Intermediate Toxin, he hoped to acquire a new attack skill more.

Although the Laser Beam is powerful and strikes at light speed, making it almost impossible to dodge, it is not entirely unavoidable.

Firstly, his attack requires preparation and is not instantaneous. Also, if some creatures have keen intuition, they might be able to dodge laser attacks like him.

Secondly, laser attacks also have their own limitations and can be reflected by some special mirrors, such as the Mysterious Organization's greatsword.

This time, the Mysterious Organization's threat using Lin Fei and the other person to draw him out had completely enraged Su Yuan. He was determined to crush this organization in this life!

It was also for this reason that Su Yuan particularly needed a new attack skill.

“It’s a pity I didn’t Awaken this time. I hope a satisfactory skill appears with the next upgrade!”

Su Yuan glanced at the sparsely populated Underground Dark River, preparing to find a new exit to hunt and devour.

As for the original place, with flying creatures attacking humans and Security Officers appearing, it was no longer safe to return.

You devoured a blind shrimp and gained 0.1 evolution points.

You devoured a stream crab and gained 1 evolution point.

...Su Yuan continued to advance in his original direction, devouring all creatures he encountered along the way.

At his current size, Su Yuan was already large enough to fill the entire width of the Underground Dark River. In fact, if his body couldn't deform and stretch, he wouldn't be able to move at all in the Underground Dark River.

A length of thirty-five meters, even in past eras, surpassed that of a blue whale. Excluding the natural length of his tentacles, he was nearly nine meters long, far exceeding the six-meter width of the Underground Dark River.

Coupled with Su Yuan's astonishing speed, it could be said that few creatures along the way could escape his hunting.

During the journey, Su Yuan's evolution points continuously increased.

However, due to the unique, relatively narrow environment of the Underground Dark River, there were no large creatures. The largest creature was only the Bān Hú, which could grow to five or six meters long.

Before long, a fork appeared ahead, with a total of three paths. Su Yuan hesitated for a moment, then swam towards the middle path.

After entering this path, it was initially very narrow, with a width of only a little over two meters. If not for Su Yuan's flexible body, it would have been a big problem.

At this point, Su Yuan noticed that he hadn't touched the rock wall below. His gaze fell downwards, and he then discovered that there was actually a deep pit below, and it was incredibly profound, reminding him of the deep pit he had entered before.

“Forget it, I won’t go in for now. I’ll consider it after I upgrade again.”

Su Yuan pondered for only a second before continuing forward.

For him, powerful creatures were not essential. Devouring weaker creatures could still yield evolution points, and if the quantity was sufficient, the speed of gaining evolution points would even surpass hunting powerful creatures.

As Su Yuan advanced, the width of the entire Underground Dark River gradually increased.

When the width of the Underground Dark River increased to five meters, Su Yuan didn't know how much time had passed. At this moment, he noticed a rock crevice, where a Crayfish was hiding. Su Yuan coiled it out and swallowed it in one bite.

“It seems I’ve found another exit.”

Su Yuan gazed at the rock crevice, which was only a dozen centimeters long, and muttered with a smile.

He first extended a tentacle, which easily permeated through like flowing water, probing the situation on the other side.

The next moment, Su Yuan felt that his tentacle had encountered a large number of attacks in a short period.

However, these attacks were too weak and simply couldn't break through Su Yuan's defenses.

Su Yuan sensed these attacks and tactile sensations, judging them to be a group of very small creatures, somewhat similar to the Crayfish he had just eaten.

“Could it be a nest of Crayfish?”

Su Yuan thought with interest. His tentacle, which had not retaliated until now, also began to fight back.

Su Yuan's tentacle suddenly vibrated, and the Crayfish gnawing around the tentacle all exploded, their bodies pierced by terrifying force!

At the same time, the rest of Su Yuan's body slowly passed through the rock crevice, eventually arriving on the other side.

Su Yuan observed the surroundings immediately and found that he was indeed surrounded by a group of Crayfish, and there were quite a few, covering the entire riverbed.

These Crayfish were not small; their length was similar to the Crayfish in the previous river, almost all over half a meter long, and they were entirely red. There were also Crayfish the size of the one he had just eaten, but their numbers were relatively small, seemingly all immature individuals.

Furthermore, the number of Crayfish here was frighteningly large, completely occupying a section of the riverbed, a vast, dark mass, all charging towards Su Yuan.