Battle Skill—Gale Slash!

Layers of sword shadows, enshrouded with the murky Petrification Power, collided with the incoming tentacles. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Given the monster’s size and the destructive force it had just demonstrated, its strength was terrifying. He was far from being a match.

So...

Zero-Circle Magic—Lesser Spell Force Field!

Zero-Circle Magic—Gravitational Distortion!

Zero-Circle Magic—Water Vortex!

Demonized Item—Gravity Control!

All sorts of witchcraft and Demonized Items were summoned at once.

Thanks to the increase in spiritual power, the potency of Zero-Circle Magic had also been enhanced. With many spells layered together, even Legendary Creatures would be affected.

The wildly writhing tentacles suddenly slowed.

"BANG!"

"BANG! BANG!"

The loud booms echoed in the area. Carl’s muscles tensed all over, and he still struggled, forced to retreat step by step.

If it hadn’t been for the witchcraft weakening its impact, he likely would have been severely injured on the spot.

The suckers on the tentacles, with their sharp teeth, gnawed frantically at the broadsword, emitting a bone-chilling CRUNCH! CRUNCH!

No good!

Even with the witchcraft weakening it, its strength still far exceeds mine, and this thing is actually immune to Petrification!

Carl clenched his teeth and forced himself to hold on, his eyes flickering as various analytical data flashed through his mind.

If it were a one-on-one fight, he had no chance at all.

「At the same time.」

"Go!"

Lula produced a huge cleaver and, with Audis’s cooperation, slashed at the monster’s tentacles.

Moreover, countless vines descended from the sky, tightly entwining the monster.

Crow attacked the monster’s eyeball.

"ROAR!"

The terrifying roar exploded out of nowhere, sending several figures flying. The vines shattered into pieces.

The rolling sound waves, almost palpable, swept across the entire encampment. The windows of nearby houses were blasted completely open.

Compared to Carl, the others were even less able to withstand the impact and were sent flying upon contact.

Luckily, this was the Dragon King Chamber of Commerce’s encampment, stocked with various powerful weapons, some capable of severely injuring Legendary Creatures.

"Fire!"

"THWANG..."

The powerful crossbows, requiring several people to draw their strings, trembled violently as meter-long arrows shot out in a flash.

The potent kinetic energy of these arrows could even pierce city walls.

"PFFT!"

"PFFT! PFFT!"

The monster’s body reeled backward, its head suddenly bristling with arrows as blue blood gushed out.

But that wasn’t all.

"BOOM!"

The gunpowder hidden in the arrows detonated, instantly engulfing the monster’s entire head and eliciting a harrowing scream.

"Fire!"

Lula’s eyes lit up. "It’s afraid of fire!"

The previous attacks had caused some injuries, but to the monster, they were insignificant.

The explosion of flames, however, had immediately inflicted heavy damage.

There was no reason for such a large discrepancy in the attacks’ impact. This meant fire enhanced the damage dealt to it.

"BANG!"

The ground trembled. Carl was the first to adapt.

Fire Brand!

"WHOOSH..."

Two fierce flames appeared on the greatsword in his hands, which he swung viciously toward the creature’s tentacles.

"PFFT!"

Accompanied by a scorching sound, a segment of tentacle fell heavily to the ground, its sucker—filled with sharp teeth—still writhing.

As expected!

The flames had an added damage effect.

Moments ago, even Petrification Power had little effect on the monster, yet flames could easily sever its tentacles.

"Charge!"

Lula bellowed, her machete wrapped in burning cloth, as she and the others rushed at the monster.

Burning vines and splashing fire oil descended upon the creature in a swarm.

"BANG!"

"BOOM..."

The sounds of collision were continuous.

The creature, engulfed in raging flames, screamed incessantly. Its countless tentacles waved wildly, rampaging through the Dragon King Chamber of Commerce’s station.

Its size was horrific, comparable to a small mountain. Even burning, it was impossible to incinerate it completely at once.

Only Carl could stand against it head-on.

The others could only assist from the sides.

Battle Skill—Divine Judgement!

Fierce flames danced and spun in the air, slashing deeply into the creature’s body as a terrifying force burst forth.

"BOOM!"

The mountain-sized monster was sent flying.

After prolonged combat and maintaining Giantification, Carl’s body trembled. He felt extremely weak, but then the Sea Whale Bell on his body rang, and a surge of strength welled up inside him once more.

"Again!"

"BOOM!"

"RUMBLE..."

「After a long while.」

Carl shrank back to his normal size. His whole body trembled lightly, and his complexion was even paler.

"Legendary Creatures, are they this powerful?"

In the entire station, several Great Knights, hundreds of Knights, and all sorts of high-powered weapons had almost failed to take down the creature.

He scanned the surroundings.

Nearly half of the vast station had turned into ruins, not to mention how many Knights and Knight Attendants had died.

If Legendary Creatures were this strong, how were they hunted in the past?

Surely it wasn’t possible that an entire force had to mobilize every time they went out to sea?

"No!"

Crow, tall and thin and not one for many words, shook his head.

"Ordinary Legendary Creatures are far from this strong. Moreover, sea creatures become weaker when they come ashore."

"This encounter is definitely an exception!"

"Mr. Karl," Lula signaled.

"You should deliver the final blow."

According to the rules of the sea, whoever kills the prey last has priority in claiming it.

Carl nodded.

At this point, dozens of the creature’s tentacles had been severed. Its remaining body, covered in burns, was only wriggling instinctively.

Yet, when approached, one could still feel that bone-chilling fear.

It made one unable to look straight at it.

"PFFT!"

Suppressing the fear in his heart, Carl thrust his broadsword. As the blade twisted, the monster gradually stopped struggling.

As the creature died, a familiar sensation flowed into his sea of consciousness, causing Carl’s expression to change slightly.

Hmm?

Source Material?

"BOOM!"

Before he could discern it carefully, a thunderous noise erupted from the station’s main gate, and countless merfolk shrieked as they charged in.