Inside the Profound Yellow Sect.

Players killed by the Crab General walked out from the Gathering Sun Hall and Yingyang Hall with baffled expressions on their faces.

"What's going on? I got one-shot by a Foundation Establishment Realm creature of the Sea Race?"

"Damn Game Designer, come out and talk to me! I've got a bone to pick with you."

"I, an esteemed cultivator of the Foundation Establishment Realm, was instantaneously killed by a crab of the same realm. Has this game's balance system completely broken down?"

"What was that all about? I died before I could even do anything!"

"..."

Listening to these players' complaints, those who stayed inside the Profound Yellow Sect were all baffled.

What happened? Why were these guys so agitated?

Flourishing Flowers was about to go to the Celestial Cyan Workshop to visit his girlfriend when he overheard the players' discussions and couldn't help but stop in his tracks.

Sea Race creatures that can instantly kill players of the same realm? What in the world is going on?

He pushed through the crowd and asked A Bowl of Duck Leg Rice, who looked thoroughly dejected, "Duck Leg Rice, what happened to you guys? Why do you all look as deflated as frostbitten eggplants?"

The other players were confused as well.

A Bowl of Duck Leg Rice complained with a darkened face, "Don't even get me started. A bunch of us got team-wiped by Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals."

Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals? Are the Sea Race creature types that random? That's not right.

A Bowl of Duck Leg Rice and his group were considered quite skilled among the players. Especially among the Second Test Players, A Bowl of Duck Leg Rice was definitely a well-known figure. Even he got instantly killed? Are you sure it was a group of Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals that did it?

Just then, Dung Beetle ran out from Yingyang Hall, his face dark, and began looking around. His gaze landed on Iron-blooded War Hero, who was conversing with the Great Inventor.

"Brother Tie Xue!"

Dung Beetle rushed over and asked directly, "Brother, are you selling your Armament Haki? We'll give 100 Contribution Points each. Let us all learn it."

This perplexed Iron-blooded War Hero. Armament Haki was exclusive to their War Alliance and Lingxiao Hall, meaning other players didn't know it. Although others had been envious, no one had ever asked to learn it before. Moreover, Dung Beetle was usually jovial, but it was rare to see him looking so grave.

Did this guy really get owned by the Sea Race?

"I can sell it, but first, tell me what happened." Iron-blooded War Hero was also interested, smiling as he looked at Dung Beetle.

The other players gathered around as well, all waiting for Dung Beetle's explanation.

"Don't even get me started. We went to investigate the Sea Race and almost got team-wiped by a troop of Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals." Dung Beetle sighed, "That Crab General was as fierce as a Boss and incredibly agile, dodging our magic attacks. Our melee attacks couldn't break its defense, and we suffered heavy casualties."

The Crab General? The Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals of the Sea Race? Are they that strong?

"Are you sure it's not a Boss?" Iron-blooded War Hero raised an eyebrow slightly.

"It's not!" Dung Beetle shook his head. "It's only Foundation Establishment Realm, but that thing is incredibly fierce! Players of the same realm are no match for it!"

Hearing this, the surrounding players burst into an uproar.

"Is it really that exaggerated? The demonic beasts in the Demon Beast Forest aren't even this strong."

"A group of you players went up against Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals and almost got team-wiped?"

"Are you joking? Dung Beetle, aren't you supposed to be strong? You're the player with the second-highest combat power, and even you couldn't handle it?"

"It looks like it must be true. After all, Duck Leg Rice, Wanwan, Dung Beetle, and the others have returned. The situation must be serious."

"..."

Seeing this, the players became interested in the Sea Race. If the Sea Race creatures were stronger than the demonic beasts in the Demon Beast Forest, they were indeed worth investigating.

Iron-blooded War Hero frowned slightly, his voice serious. "You can't break its defense with melee attacks, so you want to learn Armament Haki?"

"Not just Armament Haki, but also the Eight Gates Escape Armor from Junlin and his team." Dung Beetle sighed. "We've tried it. Magic attacks are dodged, Water Element Spells are completely ineffective. We can only rely on melee attacks, but you know our melee strength..."

Indeed, they had gone through a lot of trouble. And the result? They couldn't even break through the defense of that Crab General, which was a huge blow to many players.

Iron-blooded War Hero hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, anyone who wants to learn Armament Haki can come to me, 100 Contribution Points each."

As soon as he finished, A Bowl of Duck Leg Rice and the others transferred their Contribution Points. Dung Beetle was still in debt for Contribution Points, so he had Little Boss cover for him for now, promising to pay her back later.

Soon, nearly 1,000 players transferred Contribution Points. From this, Iron-blooded War Hero earned nearly 100,000 Contribution Points. However, he didn't rush to advance his own realm. Instead, he distributed the Contribution Points among his War Alliance members. Their goal was simple: to use the Contribution Points they had to strengthen their Armament Haki, striving to enhance it to the point where it could cover their entire bodies.

Junlin and his team also hurried over. After hearing about Dung Beetle and the others' predicament, they fell silent.

"We need to discuss this first." Junlin gave Dung Beetle a response, and then convened a meeting with the Lingxiao Hall members.

"It seems the power of the Sea Race is much stronger than we thought."

"If one kick doesn't kill them, a hundred will. I refuse to believe they can't be taken down."

"Old Mo, you can open the Death Gate now, so of course you're not worried. But we can't even open the third gate yet!"

"Are you suggesting we teach it to everyone to boost their overall power first?"

"The Eight Gates Escape Armor belongs to the Abbess. This decision is still up to her."

"Me? I don't mind. The Sea Race storyline is about to begin. It would be good for everyone's power to be enhanced by then. Who knows? It might lead to some unexpected outcomes."

"So, should we agree to Dung Beetle's group and get through this part of the storyline first?"

"..."

After some discussion, the group eventually agreed.

It was still 100 Contribution Points per person. They weren't in a hurry to raise their own realms anyway, as they had the most Contribution Points. Even if the Fourth Test began, they wouldn't have to worry about anything. Alright then, let's do it!

When the players learned the matter was resolved so easily, they unhesitatingly transferred their Contribution Points.

Dealing with the Sea Race couldn't solely rely on magic; melee combat had become crucial.

With Armament Haki and Eight Gates Escape Armor, what more was there to worry about?

The Crab General? We'll kick them so hard they'll question their existence!

"Any of you want to go to the seaside?" After learning these two Ultimate Techniques, Dung Beetle began to ask around.

The Great Inventor shook his head. "I still need to continue with my refining. I don't have time to go with you."

"I'm going to see my wife. I'll join you guys after I come back," Flourishing Flowers also turned down the invitation from Dung Beetle and his team.

Junlin and his team planned to continue hunting demonic beasts in the Demon Beast Forest to earn Spiritual Stones. After all, they still hadn't completed their Spirit Vein Task.

The other players also wanted to complete their Spirit Vein Tasks first, especially since the Sea Race storyline wouldn't officially begin for another month. There was no rush for them to go.

Seeing that not many players were willing to go, Dung Beetle gave up.

Well, if no one wants to go, so be it.

The situation with the Sea Race was still unclear anyway. There was plenty of time to investigate later.

Immediately, Dung Beetle and his team teleported to Hailong Town.

They had just walked out of Hailong Town and hadn't even reached the beach when they heard a stream of national treasures coming their way.

"Damn Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals, if you have the guts, come up here and fight me!"

"Get in the water? You think you're worthy of making me get in? If I, One Blade 999, get in the water, I'll take your surname from now on!"

"F**k you and your big **, you ** **!"

"Pissed off? Good! I love seeing you all riled up but unable to do a damn thing about it!"

"..."

Many players were stunned watching the Ao Xiang Squad sitting on the beach, engaged in a verbal smackdown with the troop of Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals.

Those Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals were clearly outmatched.

Seeing their enraged and humiliated expressions, the Ao Xiang Squad's taunts grew even fiercer.

What's a Sprayer? This is the definition of one! If they can't beat you, they'll flame you to death! They'll frustrate you until you die of anger!

"Rascals, you Humans, just wait for this general!"

The Crab General couldn't stand the abuse any longer. He turned and led his Shrimp Soldiers back into the water, apparently to call for reinforcements.

Seeing that they had successfully driven them off with insults, the Ao Xiang Squad looked as smug as if they'd struck gold.

Verbal clash? They'd never lost at that. The members of Ao Xiang Squad were all Canyon Pianists and feared trash-talkers from Zaun! When it comes to verbal spats, they didn't even know the meaning of "defeat."

"TSK TSK. The Ao Xiang Squad is really something, huh? To think Dung Beetle's fans have such hidden talents."

"I've never seen anyone trash-talk so effectively."

"These four are truly gifted individuals!"

"They actually managed to verbally assault the Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals into retreating. I'm speechless."

"..."

The players came forward, their faces full of admiration. One had to admit, these five from Dung Beetle's group were all exceptionally talented individuals.

"Boss! You're back!" Steady as an Old Dog exclaimed, noticing the approaching players and scrambling to his feet.

Dung Beetle straightforwardly shared the Martial Arts with them. Thus, the members of Ao Xiang Squad also learned the Eight Gates Escape Armor and Armament Haki.

Now that they possessed these two Ultimate Techniques, there was no longer any need for them to engage in verbal battles. Trash-talking? That was only for when they couldn't win a fight. Now, they were ready to let their fists do the talking!

Just then, the sea surface suddenly surged violently. The sea, calm just moments ago, was now teeming with danger.

Countless Shrimp Soldiers emerged from the sea, several times more numerous than before.

Previously, there was only one Crab General, but now four more had appeared, making it five in total!

Five Crab Generals revealed themselves.

And that was not all.

Beside the five Crab Generals stood a seahorse adorned in Scholarly Clothing. A black Feather Fan floated next to it.

It had the distinct air of a Military Advisor.

"Holy crap, they actually called for backup?!"

"Do they somehow know we just powered up?!"

"With this many Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals, if they swarm us, they'll beat the crap out of us, won't they?"

"That seahorse looks pretty cool! I call dibs on riding it! Brothers, give me a shot!"

"Ride it? Archer, your tastes are getting seriously weird!"

"..."

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