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The whirlpool in the water stirred up massive waves, towering over two meters high. What kind of creature could create such splashes? Before we could gather our thoughts, a slender black shadow suddenly pulled Dong Tong into the water.
"Whoa! There's something like that in the water?" Big Mouth Lee's mouth dropped wider, unable to close. "Our budget! Our budget... Bald Qiang, you need to save her!" All four of us stared at Bald Qiang, eyes glinting with urgency. "Why should it be me?"
"That's not a snake; it's just a hand!" Zhengyang fixed his gaze on the rippling surface of the water, taking a while before speaking.
"My goodness, if a hand is that big, what about the whole beast? Big Mouth Lee, you should go down!"
"Hehe!" The others laughed silently...
"Enough noise. I'll go; Sister Dong should be saved by me!"
"Xia, you can't go... sigh! Alright, if you've made up your mind, then go!" Zhengyang hesitated, waving his hand to stop everyone from speaking further.
Logically, I shouldn't be the one to dive in; I was the weakest among us. But everyone was here for me, and just moments ago, Dong Tong had risked her life for Gongye Zhu. How could I stand by and do nothing? Even if it meant death, I couldn't live my life as a coward.
I plunged headfirst into the pool. Strangely, the water felt suddenly cold. The temperature seemed to drop by more than ten degrees in an instant; I shivered all over, goosebumps rising on my skin. I stayed underwater for several dozen seconds before gradually adapting to the temperature. From the moment Dong Tong was taken until I jumped in was only a matter of seconds; logically, she couldn't have gone far.
The water was surprisingly clear; Gongye Zhu's light could penetrate more than ten meters!
Splash! Splash! Splash!
At that moment, I noticed someone struggling not far away in the water, as if entangled by aquatic plants! Upon closer inspection, it was definitely not Dong Tong. A person can hold their breath for about three minutes at most; I could manage only two. Saving someone was urgent; there was no time to linger.
"Damn! The water here is so deep?" I dove down seven or eight meters and saw nothing but darkness below; I had no idea how deep it really was.
Just as I searched around without any results and was about to surface for air, I caught sight of a shadow flickering ten meters away. It flashed past suddenly and then vanished without a trace. I was startled; ten meters away was roughly the size of a car. If it got closer, it would be as big as a truck. That thing moved incredibly fast, seemingly swift beyond belief…
What is that?
Is it a fish?
It doesn’t look much like a fish. If it’s not a fish, then what could possibly be in this water?
Just like the Blind Cave Carp I saw earlier, which was only about a meter away; its head was impressive enough. But this thing is seven or eight meters away—what on earth is that? Its size is terrifying!
Humans are already limited in strength. On land, an animal half the size of a human can easily overpower an adult. In the water, humans are even weaker. A fish about a meter long could easily attack a person, leaving them with only the option to dodge. A fish seven or eight meters long could capsize an entire fishing boat.
But then, a strange thought crossed my mind. That thing doesn’t seem like a creature that should exist in reality. This dark channel is only three or four meters wide and at most seven or eight meters deep. Even if the resources were abundant, there’s no way such a large fish could survive here!
No, I need to get out of here quickly. While saving someone is important, if I end up dead, everything will be over. There are unknown creatures in this Water Area, and given their size, they probably aren’t easy to deal with. I should avoid them if I can! I’ve already been possessed by the Doomsayer once; surely I won’t have bad luck for half a year! Escaping is the priority…
I turned around and started swimming toward the surface, having only ascended one or two meters when another shadow flashed by—a cold, piercing touch grazed my arm. It passed by in an instant and quickly swam away… That thing was enormous but didn’t create a single splash of water; however, I still caught a glimpse of its shadow…
It seemed to be… a long dragon-like neck with a round body, an extremely long neck topped with a head, slender forelimbs resembling hands, and indeed two fins for hind limbs—it looked incredibly bizarre.
Yes, that thing definitely has legs on its belly!
As it swam past me, it sliced through the water with its hind limbs. Its speed was astonishingly swift—several times faster than a barracuda. My heart raced with fear, and my whole body trembled!
For a moment, I was stunned. What… exactly is that thing?
But I quickly regained my composure; it wasn’t carrying anyone in its mouth, and its throat wasn’t wide enough to swallow a person. Could it be that Dong Tong has already been bitten to death by it? Such a massive creature—could it be the legendary Water Monster?
The "Water Monster" phenomenon is indeed prevalent around the world, with numerous lake monsters reported in various regions. For instance, the Water Monster of Kanas Lake in Xinjiang is notable, but none are more famous than the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland.
This lake monster has been a part of folklore for over 1,400 years. The first recorded sighting was by Saint Columba, an Irish cleric, who witnessed a creature attacking visitors while traveling in Scotland. In a moment of desperation, he shouted at the monster, which immediately turned and submerged into the depths of the lake.
In 2019, a road was built alongside Loch Ness, leading to a noticeable increase in reported sightings of the monster. In one year alone, there were several reports, with four occurring in another. Many believe that the creature is a type of Plesiosaur.
Loch Ness is deep enough to conceal a four-story building. However, scientists have repeatedly used sonar detectors to search extensively for evidence of the creature but have found nothing. Last summer, the BBC deployed even more advanced detection equipment, yet they returned empty-handed.
Could it really be a Plesiosaur?
I was already submerged underwater, my lungs feeling as if they were about to burst. If I didn’t surface soon, I would drown!
Panic set in as time slipped away. If that Plesiosaur passed overhead and then dove down towards me, I would have no chance of escape. I hoped it would take another route and let me go.
"Damn it! Why did I have to think about it!" The massive creature actually dove down from above me, pushing me deeper into the water with its immense force. It was clear that it intended to attack. A powerful current surged towards my head; it seemed that the previous two encounters were merely tests before its real assault.
Despite the ferocity of its approach, I managed to evade it just in time. As it came within three meters of me, I kicked hard with my hands and feet against the water and propelled myself sideways, narrowly avoiding its attack. However, while I dodged its long neck, I couldn’t escape its sharp claws.
Only by breaking through the water's surface could I turn this perilous situation around. With determination, I surged towards the surface, but the creature was relentless in its pursuit. It seemed to pivot away and use the distance to gain momentum for a decisive strike against me. Yet there was a brief window of opportunity that might allow me to escape.
Just as I was about to breach the surface, I felt something wrap around my legs. Damn it! I looked down and saw two pale hands gripping my ankles tightly, their long hair swirling like tendrils around my feet—this wasn’t just any creature; it was a water ghost!
A chill ran down my spine; this was it for me…
Suddenly, I heard a splash as if someone had jumped into the water. A figure swam toward me; squinting through the murky depths, I recognized her—Dong Tong! Sure enough, she drew out a dagger and lunged at the water ghost. The blade struck true; whatever material it was made from caused the ghost to let out a horrific scream as its grip loosened and it vanished into the depths!
The water ghost had just been driven away when the giant dragon turned its head and charged toward us...
"This is the Tomb Guardian Beast..." Dong Tong spoke up, and I was surprised to hear her voice underwater. It was strange that she could talk at all. The situation was perilous, and I momentarily overlooked these details.
In ancient times, some noble officials would not only plant trees to protect their tombs but also keep wild beasts near their burial sites. Anyone who dared to trespass into these forbidden zones would face only death. In the Central Plains during ancient times, it was also common to raise beasts for protection. For example, the Dayu Tomb had fierce creatures like Pixiu guarding it. Later on, for reasons unknown, these beasts were transformed into stone sculptures. The Ong Zhong from Qin Shi Huang's Tomb and the stone figures in later tombs, such as those that could exorcise evil spirits, were all developments of ancient guardian beasts. I never expected to encounter a living Grave Guardian in this frozen royal tomb!
This living Grave Guardian belonged to a state between life and death; as long as it was nourished by Yin Sha energy, it could live forever without feeling hunger... or death. Such Grave Guardians were artificially cultivated. As for how they were bred, I learned that from Zhengyang later on!
Damn it, could it be that I've also encountered a man-made guardian beast?
If so, that fellow had a seventy to eighty percent chance of meeting his end here!
The Grave Guardian swam closer, its head swinging right in front of me.
Its dinosaur-like head had wide-open eyes with white pupils... The corners of its mouth curled up, forming a grin that was both terrifying and bizarre!
"Damn it! We have no choice but to fight..."
Dong Tong and I had already prepared ourselves for a desperate struggle; if we didn't risk our lives now, we would be finished...
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