Chapter 174: Steady Development, Magma Fire Tree (II)

Chapter 174: Steady Development, Magma Fire Tree (II)

Following behind the younger orca, the Thunder Fiery Colossal Beast swam back toward the coast for over two hundred kilometers. In a shallow sea area among a cluster of reefs, they spotted the Single-horned Orca.

As expected, it looked somewhat battered, with its thick scales torn and many wounds and burn marks visible. Some of these wounds hadn't yet healed, indicating the severity of its injuries at the time.

Despite that, however, it was undeniable that it was resilient. Its body had grown to a length of thirty-eight meters, and its immense presence indicated a recent increase in strength.

Meanwhile, the female orca guarding it was nearly thirty meters long, with a heavy and oppressive aura, hinting at a breakthrough to a higher level.

Damn, this guy eats really well, huh?

Seeing this scene, even the Thunder Beast couldn't help feeling a bit envious.

Having the talent for treasure hunting was a great advantage. Searching for natural treasures in the deep sea every day not only led to rapid personal growth but also kept the whole family well-fed and plump. If it didn’t have this family to take care of, the Single-horned Orca might have grown even faster.

Indeed, once a man got married, he was bound by family responsibilities, whether he was a human or a mutated beast.

As the Thunder Beast swam closer, lost in thought, the Single-horned Orca became excited upon seeing it. Squeak! Brother, you've finally come.

Roar! What happened to you again? How did you get beaten up like this?

The Thunder Beast couldn't help feeling indignant. Considering how long it had been in the sea, either battling or hunting more powerful mutated creatures, it rarely got injured. Thinking of this, the Thunder Beast roared in frustration.

Roar! You're useless. Tell me, where is that guy this time? I'll avenge you.

After four evolutions, there were fewer places in the sea that made the Thunder Beast wary. Even if it couldn't defeat a level 9 colossal beast, it could still escape. That is, assuming the Thunder Beast was able to sense the danger from far enough away. If said danger got too close, it was a different story; after all, it was a level 9 colossal beast.

So this time, the Thunder Beast was very determined. A high-level mutated beast was good prey, especially when coupled with the good finds the Orca had discovered.

Combined, it was worth taking action.

However, the Orca was unaware of all of these thoughts. Upon hearing the Thunder Beast's determined offer to help it seek revenge, its eyes filled with gratitude.

The female orca and the younger sibling beside it also looked at the Thunder Beast with warmer eyes, emitting soft whimpers of acknowledgment.

The second little orca even swam over and affectionately rubbed against its “uncle.”

Then...

Squeak! It hurts!

The little orca quickly darted away from the Thunder Beast with a swish of its tail, as it had just received a jolt of electricity from the beast’s autonomous defenses.

Roar! Little one, there's electricity on my body, don't get too close, the Thunder Beast reminded it.

The Single-horned Orca wagged its tail, stirring up a large swath of seawater. Squeak! Brother, you don't need to help seek revenge this time. I've already eaten that guy.

Huh! Really? You're not asking for my help this time?

Roar! Since you've taken care of that guy, why did you come to me? The Thunder Beast asked, puzzled.

Squeak! There are good things in that place, but they're hard to get.

Alright, it's because of the environmental terrain again.

Boom!

As lava splattered all around, the Thunder Beast plunged up into the sea, instantly evaporating the water touching its body and turning it into steam that was just as quickly compressed by the surrounding seawater.

Squeak! Brother, you're finally out! I almost thought something happened to you.

The excited Orca approached.

Roar! There are four good things, there are two of us, so we split evenly.

The Thunder Beast let out a low roar, spreading out its massive claws to reveal the two Magma Fruits it had picked.

Squeak! Alright, brother. Half each.

The Orca gave an excited nod and opened its huge mouth, sucking up the two tiny Magma Fruits from the Thunder Beast's claws.

The Thunder Beast continued to roar.

Roar! The flames and lava here make me feel comfortable. I'll live here from now on.

Roar! Also, if you find good stuff in the future and encounter opponents you can't beat, don't be reckless. Come here and find me, okay? Don't get eaten by another mutated creature.

Seeing as they were already familiar, the Thunder Beast didn’t want this guy to be eaten for real one day.

Squeak! Brother, I got it.

With the Magma Fruits in its mouth, the Orca nodded and then quickly turned to take the good stuff back to feed the little orcas.

The naive Orca didn’t think too much about the possibility of there being more than four Magma Fruits.

Since the good brother said there were only four, then there must be only four.

Watching the Orca disappear into the dark ocean, the Thunder Beast shook its head and then plunged into the lava.

It's its turn now.

Returning once again to the Magma Tree, the Thunder Beast directly plucked the two ripe Magma Fruits remaining and swallowed them whole, mixed with scorching lava.

In an instant, an endless surge of scorching power exploded from its stomach. Wherever it passed, the flesh and blood inside its body faintly showed signs of crystallization, emitting even hotter flames.

Boom!

An endless amount of golden-red flames erupted from the Thunder Beast's body, shooting out ten meters away, with temperatures reaching two thousand degrees Celsius.

The scorching shockwaves were powerful enough to squeeze out a cavity of flames within the lava of the two-hundred-meter-deep lake, creating a spectacular scene.

Such a powerful effect! A look of astonishment appeared in the Thunder Beast’s eyes.

The power of its Flame Blaze ability had skyrocketed after consuming the two Magma Fruits, not only raising the Thunder Beast’s surface temperature to the point of melting gold and iron, but also doubling the total energy inside its body, based on the growth that it had experienced after devouring the silver fish before.

The flaming energy inside it was now more than six times what it was when the Thunder Beast had first evolved, and its fully unleashed breath was expected to last for more than ten minutes.

It was far less certain about how powerful its breath had gotten, but there was one way to find out. It just needed to find another high-level mutated beast...