96: Hidden Monster

“He’s actually an Armored Warrior… Fire Finch!”

The old sailor, who had been rescued by Jia Gu Yi Yan earlier, also pressed a hand on Old Captain’s shoulder, pointing at Jia Gu Yi Yan.

His expression was so shocked it was almost numb, losing all control.

Old Captain, having seen more of the world, was not shocked to that extent.

At this moment, the inner turmoil had calmed down a bit.

“Don’t move around. Form groups of three, monitor each other. If anyone acts abnormally, report it immediately!”

“Everyone, do not leave your group’s line of sight!”

After Old Captain calmed down, he quickly issued commands.

The true identity and appearance of an Armored Warrior must be extremely important and absolutely cannot be exposed.

Although his crew members were all trustworthy and would not possibly convey information to monsters.

However, the monsters’ abilities were unpredictable.

Who knew if they had transformation, disguise, or stealth-related abilities.

Since Jia Gu Yi Yan was willing to expose his identity, putting his own safety at risk, to protect these old men.

As the Captain, he also had to do his best.

Even if he couldn't help Jia Gu Yi Yan, he couldn't become a burden to him.

Moreover…

Old Captain’s gaze fell on the mermaid.

Although this mermaid had basically been cleared of suspicion, her existence was undoubtedly too special.

It was difficult to rule out whether she was a spy planted by the monsters.

Her movements must be watched carefully.

“Damn it, the smell is too strong and pungent, I can’t confirm the enemy’s location at all.”

The strong smell, of course, was not just referring to the fishy stench of the surrounding fish corpses.

There was also that monster aura surging from all directions, obscuring Jia Gu Yi Yan’s perception.

To find that true, hidden monster within these strong monster auras.

It was too difficult!

He hated these kinds of monsters that hid their heads and tails the most.

It was clear that the hidden monster knew the Armored Warrior’s weakness well and was using it to its advantage.

Summoners could not maintain their transformed state for long, otherwise, their stamina would be depleted, and they would lose their combat ability.

This monster was using a large number of fish corpses to hide itself.

Then, it would wear down his stamina…

“A sinister and formidable opponent.”

All thoughts were completed in his mind in an instant.

The huge whale, at this moment, was continuously accelerating towards Jia Gu Yi Yan’s position.

Sea waves also rose around its body, seemingly intending to overturn Jia Gu Yi Yan along with the entire ship.

“With this massive body, you were a respectable creature in life.”

“You also wouldn’t want your body to be manipulated like a fool by filthy power and beings after your death.”

Jia Gu Yi Yan stood at the bow of the ship, conjuring a fireball in each hand and pressing them against his chest.

“Fire Finch Feather!!”

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!

The moment the two fireballs collided, a violent reaction occurred, like hot oil coming into contact with ice water.

Countless flames immediately splattered forward, transforming into feather-shaped flames, shooting towards the swimming whale!

Swish swish swish!

The whale’s skin was instantly pierced by countless fiery feathers, leaving behind charred, empty holes.

They shot into the whale’s skin, then tore through muscles, embedded themselves in bones, and internal organs.

Continuously burning and exploding from the inside out!

In a flash, popping sounds rang out one after another throughout the whale’s body, which was blasted with holes of various sizes, emitting black smoke.

Boom boom boom!

Amidst the continuous explosions, the enormous whale finally could no longer hold on, and before it could collide with the Jennice and Jia Gu Yi Yan, it completely burst into a fireworks display.

Countless fragments of flesh mixed with blood splattered in all directions.

The aftermath of the explosion tore the other surrounding fish corpses to shreds, stirring up a wave of blood that crashed against the Jennice.

“Maintain stability!”

Under Old Captain’s command, everyone on the Jennice lowered their bodies and steadied themselves.

“It’s not, in here, after all.”

Jia Gu Yi Yan looked at the shattered whale corpse, his heart sinking involuntarily.

Among all the fish corpses around, only this whale seemed the most likely to hide someone.

It seemed the opponent had also considered this point, so it did not hide in the whale.

The opponent’s concealment… showed no flaws at all.

“Tsk, troublesome.”

Jia Gu Yi Yan’s hands were still wreathed in flames, and his body rose from the ship into the sky. His powerful vision, enhanced by the armor, swept across the surrounding sea area.

“Fire Finch, show me more of your power.”

An inconspicuous small fish, mixed among a large number of fish corpses, now slightly opened its mouth, revealing a blue eyeball that locked onto Jia Gu Yi Yan’s movements.

And in the deep sea, fish continuously hatched from eggs, then quickly grew, swimming away from the seabed.

On the scales of these fish, if magnified, countless dense characters could be seen.

That’s right…

It was transmitting information!

Having experienced two battle failures, Mu Wugui, Mu Zhangyu, and Mu Cunxin had all been dealt with.

Mu Men Fang’s monster already understood.

The true strength of Fire Finch had already far exceeded the descriptions in the original intelligence.

Therefore, although he was sent by Mu Men De Pei to fight this time.

And his elemental power countered Fire Finch, he still didn't rush in confidently.

Even though he was a cadre deeply trusted by Mu Men De Pei.

He knew why Mu Men De Pei valued him.

It wasn’t because his power was so strong, or his ability so special.

It was simply because…

“I am reliable and cautious enough.”

“What monster’s pride, what honor as a cadre.”

“Those things, they don’t matter!”

The reason he was loyal to Mu Men De Pei was simply to gain powerful abilities that surpassed humans.

“As long as I can defeat the opponent, insidious methods, despicable methods.”

“Anything is fine!”

Monsters are nobler than humans, so they should show more effortless elegance?

What kind of idiotic joke is that.

“Elegance is the dance step of the victor!”

Facing this mysterious Armored Warrior with unknown intelligence and unknown abilities, jumping out to fight?

Too foolish.

He was fighting with the awareness and will that he might very well lose, might very well die.

Therefore, he kept releasing intelligence fish, sending back the information Jia Gu Yi Yan displayed in battle.

It was precisely because he was fighting with the possibility of losing and dying.

“Keep waiting, Fire Finch, how much stamina do you have left to consume?”

“My stamina, on the other hand, is endless!”