Chapter 464: The Mythical Beast Water Crocodile
The major guilds at the scene remained silent.
The sound of spiraling propellers echoed continuously before gradually fading.
Everyone looked up.
The Thunder Spear Guild's airship soared directly toward the Lucky Cat.
Its altitude reached two hundred meters.
They believed the banana crocodiles could not attack at such a height, ensuring their safety.
"Hahaha, let those cods below compete!" a voice boomed.
"I will not join you for now."
A burly man in a white vest, arms bare and crossed, stood with a proud smile.
His eyes burned as he gazed at the Lucky Cat, growing closer.
The Lucky Cat! He was determined to claim it.
Below, before the banana crocodiles, a ship hovered on the ocean's surface.
A young man clutching an earth-colored wand heard the distant laughter from the sky.
A flash of anger crossed his face, and he spoke to a man wearing a hat, dressed like a fisherman.
"Is that guy not too arrogant, President? Should we…" he began.
The president understood the young man's intent.
He wanted to use gravity to pull the flying airship down.
It would crash into the banana crocodile horde, facing dire consequences.
But such an act would provoke enmity, likely leading to a fight to the death.
"Do not worry too much. Let them go. Acting directly would offend too many." the president said.
"But…" the young man protested.
"Do not fret. That mythical beast is massive—it is not so easy to take." the president reassured him.
Though some super ships could carry the Lucky Cat away, the airship above clearly lacked the size.
Moreover, he felt things were not so simple.
Other guild members' eyes flickered as they watched the Thunder Spear approach the Lucky Cat.
They waited to see what would happen.
The banana crocodiles, eyeing the ship attempting to fly over them to reach the Lucky Cat, showed a glint of cruelty in their gazes.
Though not classified as true mythical beasts on Phantom Beast Island, they were formidable.
The basic requirement for a mythical beast was to transform its life form with mythical power.
Thus, they differed from true mythical beasts.
To compare, they were like the difference between magical beasts and pure demons in the current world.
But that did not mean they were weak.
On Phantom Beast Island, they were called sub-species of mythical beasts, still quite powerful.
Especially their leader, a mythical beast itself.
"What is that?" a viewer gasped, watching the live broadcast.
The sea suddenly surged, forming a massive water spear hundreds of meters long.
It shot skyward, piercing the Thunder Spear's airship.
Rumble!
Splash!
Fragments of the airship fell, causing waves.
Others at the scene stood stunned.
In their shock, a larger banana crocodile, over a hundred meters long, emerged beside the Lucky Cat.
It exuded a faint sacred aura, akin to the Lucky Cat's.
This comparison made it clear.
The magic pattern users present keenly sensed that this new banana crocodile was also a mythical beast.
This realization weighed heavily on everyone.
Clearly, the water spear was its doing.
What a cunning move!
"Kuwahahaha… What a turnout for the event! Another mythical beast has appeared beside the Lucky Cat." Morgans exclaimed.
"This is truly a shocking incident!"
Hearing Morgans' exaggerated tone, everyone cursed inwardly.
That man had done it on purpose.
Thankfully, Thunder Spear had taken the hit.
Thunder Spear being pierced by a spear of water?
This scene amused many magic pattern users subtly.
"My airship!" a scream rang from the sky.
The airship began to descend slowly.
At this rate, it would fall into the crocodile horde.
"President, forget the airship—retreat quickly!" urged several magic pattern users on board.
The propellers spun stubbornly, but they could not hold much longer.
They needed to evacuate swiftly, or they would be in trouble among the crocodiles.
"Damn it! Unforgivable!" the burly man in the vest roared.
A burst of lightning crackled around him.
"Calm down, President!"
Seeing his stance, the magic pattern users tried to persuade him.
They knew their president's fiery temper.
But acting impulsively now was dangerous!
He might end up with a tombstone if he charged in.
"I am calm. Take the crew and retreat." the president said.
"We will head to the Natural Home for now. I have a good relationship with their president."
The man in the vest took a deep breath, drank a Holy Light Potion, and calmed himself.
He made a wise decision.
"Yes." his crew responded.
They prepared to leave.
They wore air-gliding devices, custom-made by the Thunder Spear for sea emergencies.
These could sustain flight for several kilometers.
Most importantly, they could assemble into a simple ship.
"Set off." the president ordered.
All members began evacuating orderly.
They felt nervous as they left.
Who knew if the crocodiles below would suddenly attack?
Fortunately, their fears did not materialize.
The reason was simple: the mythical beast crocodile had high intelligence.
Though its mission was to protect the Lucky Cat, many present were stronger than it.
It could not resist them all.
So, it would act when possible.
But fighting to the death? Not a chance!
It would perform a few times, then retreat defeated.
As for the Lucky Cat, it could only wish for good fortune.
However, its plan would soon fail.
Because Morgans' loud voice rang out again.
"Kuwahahaha… Let me introduce the mythical beast Water Crocodile."
"Though not as valuable as the Lucky Cat, the Water Crocodile has a specialty—it produces Treasure Water."
"I believe Treasure Water is unfamiliar to many, but its value is no less than Lucky Gold."
Hearing Morgans' words, the eyes of both live broadcast viewers and those at sea lit up.
Morgans continued his explanation.
"Treasure Water greatly enhances the mythical power of water-based mythical beast users."
"Even non-water mythical beast users can slightly boost their mythical power."
"Some may not know what a mythical beast user is."
"You can think of them as humans wielding mythical beast power, like magic users with magical power."
Hearing this, many magic pattern users understood.
This treasure was akin to magic fruits that enhanced magical power.
Its value was indeed precious.
"Back to the topic." Morgans said.
"Many mythical beast users of the Yamata Sect and Flying Pirates value Treasure Water more than Lucky Gold."
"With Treasure Water, you can trade with the Yamata Sect and Flying Pirates."
"Wealth will never be an issue."
After Morgans' explanation, the initially fearful gazes toward the Water Crocodile turned fiery.
Those present had one thought.
Happiness had come so suddenly. Besides the Lucky Cat, there was also a Treasure Water Crocodile.
Was this a dream?
Only Morgans, on Phantom Beast Island, smiled knowingly.
What he did not mention was the process of producing Treasure Water.
Unlike the Lucky Cat, Treasure Water's production was demanding.
It was a significant challenge.
Because the so-called Treasure Water was, in fact, crocodile tears.
(End of Chapter)