Super Soldier King and Cute CEO
Chapter 876 - 886: Octopus Tentacles! (Four Shifts)

Chapter 876: Chapter 886: Octopus Tentacles! (Four Shifts)

The sudden shadow quickly disappeared into the distance.

The people of Lucao Kingdom couldn’t even see who it was, but now they were faced with these shrimp soldier and crab general statues that had somehow come to life.

They were continually retreating, utterly no match for these statues.

Of the nearly a thousand people who entered initially, over half had already perished under the slaughter of these statues.

They were truly on the brink of collapse.

"Where is Lute?" At that moment, a thunderous voice came from outside.

From the entrance, a figure clad in a silver robe appeared—it was none other than the Silver Protector.

Upon arrival, they immediately made their move, striking a shrimp soldier statue with one palm.

A massive palm struck directly, sending the shrimp soldier flying before it landed on the ground and shattered. Water gushed out from within, completely draining its vitality.

Only then did General Lute and the others see who it was, and immediately knelt to greet him, saying, "Silver Protector!"

"Hmm!" The Silver Protector appeared with hands clasped behind his back, exuding an aura of authority.

Within the Witch Sect, the Gold and Silver Protectors held positions second only to the High Priest.

Everyone else was required to kneel in their presence!

"Rise!" The Silver Protector raised his hand.

"Thank you, Protector!" The surrounding people rose accordingly.

The Silver Protector’s gaze swept over the crowd in front and said, "You’ve done well. The High Priest wants this cave. As long as the High Priest acquires the treasure, you will all be richly rewarded upon your return—understood? However, whatever has transpired here must absolutely not be leaked—do you understand?"

The survivors understood the Silver Protector’s implication—how the soldiers died here was something they should never divulge. They weren’t fools; everyone grasped the intent immediately. The deaths of others weren’t their concern; as long as they lived, rewards awaited them. The thought alone felt exhilarating.

"Understood!"

"Good. All of you, leave now!" The Silver Protector commanded.

"Yes!" Lute and the surviving members nodded in response.

"Wait. Leave behind a sacrificial squad here. Since it’s called a sacrificial squad, they should be prepared to die. However, if any member of the squad manages to come out alive, they’ll be promoted to high-ranking positions within the Witch Sect and assigned important roles!" The Silver Protector’s gaze swept across the crowd as he continued speaking.

The surrounding individuals perked up at his words. Being appointed within the Witch Sect—such rewards were exceptionally enticing.

Frankly, quite a few were tempted, but recalling the statues that had come to life earlier filled them with fear. This place was evidently dangerous territory, with perils lurking everywhere—entering might mean never coming out.

Lute froze upon hearing the order. A sacrificial squad? Hadn’t members of Lucao Kingdom already gone in? Why was there still a need for one?

"Silver Protector, earlier a person and a shadow both entered. That man even helped us kill those statues. Wasn’t he part of the Witch Sect?" Lute asked, looking at the Silver Protector.

The Silver Protector’s face darkened upon hearing this: "What did you say? Are you saying someone has already entered? Who was it? Did you see their face clearly? I am the first of the Witch Sect to come here. If someone else has intruded, did any of you encounter them before arriving here?"

The crowd froze upon hearing those words, shocked at the unexpected twist.

Lute began recollecting: "We encountered three people—a frail old man, a girl, and a young man. The girl and the old man seemed to jump into the sea, while the young man appeared to flee."

"I captured the old man and the girl. The biggest suspect is that young man. Do you know where he ran?" asked the Silver Protector.

"Protector, you might not be aware, but that young man is a Master of Martial Arts. The one who entered earlier could not possibly be him. I couldn’t even destroy those statues, let alone him!" Lute laughed.

Recalling Tang Zhong’s strength earlier, Lute quickly dismissed the possibility.

"Understood. I’ll head inside first." The Silver Protector declared, then strode deep into the cave.

Next to him, two hunchbacked men immediately followed.

The three quickly disappeared from sight.

At that moment, Tang Zhong was still traversing through the depths of the cave.

There weren’t many statues ahead anymore; they were concentrated mostly near the entrance. Now, strange and oddly shaped structures dominated the surroundings.

Tang Zhong knew that they were currently underwater.

Beneath the North Sea lay such a peculiar landscape.

If this place were excavated, it would undoubtedly become a sensational marvel!

Like the mythical Dragon Palace of the East Sea—no, this should be the North Sea Dragon Palace.

Legend said the Dragon Palace housed the Dragon King. Who knew what dwelled here?

Despite the mesmerizing scenery, Tang Zhong dared not relax his vigilance. The quieter the place, the more dangerous it was.

At the moment, Tang Zhong was standing within a large hall.

The space was vast, surrounded by crystal tables and crystal chairs. Adding a few cups of wine would complete the picturesque scene.

But this only deepened Tang Zhong’s suspicion—something was off.

Tang Zhong had also noticed something peculiar here: his soul was unable to sense the surroundings. It felt as though something was suppressing him.

It was as if he was within another being’s soul radiation.

It was an eerie sensation.

As these thoughts occupied Tang Zhong’s mind.

Suddenly, he sensed something amiss.

The ground started to tremble.

Instantly, Tang Zhong heightened his vigilance.

He stared closely at the ground, bracing for any unforeseen changes, standing still while scanning his surroundings.

The ground was as translucent and crystalline as the other structures!

Suddenly, Tang Zhong noticed something serpentine slithering beneath. Through the crystal floor, water seemed to flow underneath, and the moving creature appeared to be a snake—but its full form was impossible to discern.

In the next second, the ground cracked open, as if something was breaking through.

Tang Zhong immediately grew cautious.

Rumble!

The crystal-like ground shattered, and a fleshy appendage burst forth, surging upwards as it rose skyward, blotting out the light.

Tang Zhong retreated swiftly, watching the full emergence of whatever had come forth. His expression shifted sharply.

Because the creature breaking through wasn’t just anything—it was alive. To be precise, it was the tentacle of an octopus. Massive and robust, it undulated in the air.