Firefly Journey

Chapter 223 Winter in Nakas (12)

The spiked shark is a magical creature that lives in shallow ocean waters and is known for its body covered in sharp spikes. Lu Jianming had seen it before, but he never expected to encounter it here again.

The appearance of the spiny shark is undoubtedly bad news, as it is a carnivore. The simple raft made of tree trunks is no different from a willow catkin that can be blown down by the wind; it will fall apart with just a little external force.

The stinging shark leaped out of the water and lunged at the two people on the raft.

Knowing something was wrong, Lü Jianming hurriedly summoned "Han Guang," grabbed the noble girl beside him, and the two of them rose into the air, stepping onto the transparent light sword.

Bang!

The simple raft where the two had been standing was instantly shattered into pieces by the impact of the stingray, and the surrounding sea was filled with broken pieces of wood.

Lu Jianming couldn't figure out the level of this magical beast. Judging from the extent of the damage it caused, he was no match for it. If he wanted to stay here longer, he had to get rid of it first.

Without time to think, Lü Jianming pulled Fine and flew to a stray piece of wood on his sword. He then used his magic to activate his sword "Han Guang" and sped towards the inland.

Undeterred by its missed attack, the shark continued its pursuit of the two.

A chase at sea has begun.

Finney Robert clung tightly to Lü Jianming's clothes, her face pale with fright. Having been well protected by her family since childhood, she had never experienced such danger and was momentarily at a loss for words.

If it were her father or cousin Jamie in front of her, she would not hesitate to press her face against their back and wait for the danger to end.

She had only known Lü Jianming for a short time, and their relationship was at most a collaboration, not even friendship, so of course she couldn't rely on him.

So she felt like crying, and she actually cried.

She didn't cry out, but Lu Jianming, who was standing right next to her, easily noticed. He didn't say anything, only sighed silently in his heart.

Overindulgence is not necessarily a good thing; it can cause people to lose their ability to take care of themselves.

"Hurry up," Lu Jianming said, as he began to channel more magic power, and the tree trunk moved faster and faster.

"Huh?" Before Finney could react, she was pushed forward by the inertia of the "small boat" accelerating, and her face hit Lü Jianming's back.

Now there's no way to avoid posting it.

Lu Jianming went all out, accelerating at full speed, consuming an astronomical amount of mana. Even so, they were still caught up by the Thorn Shark in an instant.

There's no way around it; the stingray is on its home turf and incredibly agile in the water. It would be a miracle if two humans could outrun it.

Lu Jianming frowned, knowing that this couldn't go on, so he gave up on escaping and decided to confront the situation head-on.

"Are you scared?" he asked.

“A little,” Finney said honestly.

Lu Jianming laughed and said, "Essentially, this is just a simulation game. Be glad that we are not really facing a life-or-death crisis."

How could the Vatican possibly watch its contestants get hurt? No matter how fierce the attack of the thorny shark is, the worst outcome is elimination, not a safety for its life.

If you encounter this situation outside, then you truly have nowhere to turn.

“But I’m still a little scared,” Finney said.

This is similar to needing injections and medicine when you're sick. Injections hurt, and medicine tastes bitter, but neither is life-threatening. However, most people are afraid of them when they're young, without needing a reason.

Lu Jianming knew she was genuinely afraid, because he could feel that Fene's grip on his clothes tightened.

He was not good at comforting people, so in this critical moment he could not say any comforting words. All he could do was draw his sword.

The spiky shark moved swiftly, leaping through the air several times until it was only inches away from the two.

"Divine Oracle. Scattered Blossoms".

The twenty-one lightsabers that Han Guang had split off from converged together and headed toward the Thorn Shark.

The spiky shark was incredibly strong; it withstood the damage from the scattered petals and charged forward.

Just then, bubbles suddenly began to rise from the water between the two people and the beast.

Something unusual must be going on. After the water bubble, a column of water shot into the sky.

The water jet erupted precisely at the moment the shark lunged forward! In other words, this water jet was created to protect the two of them.

The sudden arrival of reinforcements puzzled Lü Jianming greatly. The rescuers seemed to be very skilled in water-based divine oracle techniques. Who could they be?

Finney looked equally bewildered; she didn't recognize this person.

Soon, the facts gave them the answer.

A figure appeared where the water was bubbling.

She is a fish-woman with yellow hair that never gets wet when wet, fin-like organs that are ears, and a fish tail that is not a leg but a fish body that is hidden in the water.

"Who are you?" Lu Jianming asked, not remembering knowing such a fishman.

“My name is Sally, and I come from the Rocken Islands.” The mermaid had anticipated his reaction. “My hometown is located in the Starflow Sea.”

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After killing Starkar, Heto fled, leaving behind only a giant corpse.

Adhering to the principle of not wasting anything, the remaining Hecaruff members were eliminated, and Lin Yuanran and the other three began to cut up the beast corpses.

Although Relocat didn't explain the points rules in detail, after a month of exploration, everyone had a pretty good understanding of how points were allocated in Warcraft.

The one who delivers the fatal blow to Warcraft will undoubtedly be the champion and receive a huge sum of points.

The rest, like Lin Yuanran cutting off pieces of flesh, receive a consolation prize, but it's better than nothing.

In fact, Lin Yuanran hadn't finished eating the food he had stockpiled in the snowfield, but the Black and White Academy and Wendy weren't as lucky as him. Starkar's meat was a considerable survival asset for them.

The dismemberment of the four was in full swing when the battles between the Fighting Arena and the Sky City had ended.

Of the two fighting groups, only Jamie remains. The others are presumably out of the game and are now spectators.

Having met before, Lin Yuanran asked, "Are you alright?"

Jamie was covered in injuries, but he still tried to remain calm and said, "It's not a big problem. If you want to make a move now, I don't think I can resist."

Lin Yuanran did not answer his question.

"Where's Durant and Pippen?"

"They were eliminated."

Lin Yuanran sighed, his eyes filled with regret. They were both from Torreg Town, and it would have been great if they could have fought together. Unfortunately, they were eliminated.

“I’ve met your sister before, and we were allies for most of the day.”

Upon hearing news of Finney, Jamie, the eldest brother, couldn't sit still and immediately asked for details.

Lin Yuanran told the truth: "After we parted, I don't know where we went. We might be with my classmate Lü Jianming."

Upon hearing the mention of the Crown Prince of Great Chu, Lü Hongxiu and Duan Feibai, though not very interested, showed some interest. After all, Lü Jianming represented St. Louis, and strictly speaking, they were enemies in this competition.

“Fine has helped me a lot, so don’t worry, I won’t touch you for now. How about… we form an alliance?” Lin Yuanran said.

Jamie thought for a moment and readily agreed. He was in a low mood and couldn't go far on his own, so he might as well stay with Lin Yuanran for the time being until he found the other teammates in the Fighting Arena.

Having successfully dragged Jamie into the trap, Lin Yuanran silently repented in his heart:

"I'm sorry again, Xia Zuo! I had my reasons for trying to win him over. Rest in peace. We'll be friends again when you come out."