When disaster struck, I became a big shot surviving in the ocean.
Chapter 131 The Old Folks of Diamond Island

Chapter 131: Chapter 131 The Old Folks of Diamond Island

Chen Qing’s points owed much to the Blood Spirit she had set loose, as well as the Sword Dance Mantis.

Just like the Blood Spirit, Chen Qing had released the Sword Dance Mantis into the uninhabited sea area of the Gem Sea to act freely.

The moment the Blood Spirit entered the great sea, it went on a frenzy, consuming all kinds of sea beast clans in the deep sea, much like a mouse falling into a rice bin.

It did not turn any away.

Any sea beast that the Blood Spirit attached itself to, regardless of its strength, would be reduced to bones only, given enough time.

Originally the size of a glass bottle, the Blood Spirit had grown into a gigantic red fleshly existence resembling a floating island in the sea due to its voracious consumption.

Whenever it sensed prey, it would immediately rush forward, tightly wrap around the prey, and slowly absorb it.

Wherever the Blood Spirit had passed, bones were strewn all about.

Not only sea beasts, but gem Hunters, pirates, survivors, ...

Any creature in the deep sea would become part of the Blood Spirit.

However, the Blood Spirit’s days were not easy.

The Sword Dance Mantis was relentlessly hunting it down.

Chen Qing managed to create a Sword Dance Mantis, albeit a substandard version, thanks to the materials sent by the Mechanics, which she pieced together by hook or by crook.

In appearance, the Sword Dance Mantis bore a certain resemblance to the Blast Battle Rabbit, with both adopting humanoid mechanical forms and retaining features of a mantis.

Black and green all over, it wore a layer of green gauzy wings that draped and covered its entire body.

Its two antennae were used to sense the outside world, and a pair of sharp scythes could easily slice through all the metal ores in the Deep Blue Sea.

Its seemingly slender legs possessed a terrifying power incomparable to any creature Chen Qing had ever seen, with an impressive capacity for propulsion.

The mantis’s distended, segmented thorax appeared to contain something very dreadful within.

The Sword Dance Mantis exuded a perverse aura of immortality, like that of ghosts and gods, bringing with it a cold and deadly atmosphere.

It was beautiful but exceedingly dangerous.

Chen Qing had not expected to successfully create such a mechanical creature.

Once activated, the Sword Dance Mantis ceaselessly pursued the Blood Spirit, effortlessly harvesting its Life Force.

Under Chen Qing’s guidance, the Blood Spirit seemed to have developed a little intelligence, at least to the extent of understanding the need for multiple escape routes when being hunted by the Sword Dance Mantis.

In its current state, the Blood Spirit was no match for the Sword Dance Mantis, and it had to escape with all its might, using tricks like shedding parts of itself to confuse the Sword Dance Mantis.

The Sword Dance Mantis, with the boost of its wings, was terrifyingly fast, and its speed was comparable to that of the Sea Clan, even within the deep sea.

Facing such a formidable enemy, the Blood Spirit naturally had to work even harder to absorb flesh and blood.

Then, these flesh and blood would quickly be converted into Extraordinary Points for Chen Qing.

Of course, the Blood Spirit would not just give up and wait to die; given the chance, it would immediately launch a counterattack on the Sword Dance Mantis!

The entire sea area was thrown into utter chaos by the Blood Spirit and Sword Dance Mantis, leaving bones scattered everywhere.

The Wind Shadow Jade followed quietly behind them with the Mini Rabbits, picking up all the spoils like Beast Bone Gems left by the Blood Spirit.

They also took the opportunity to observe the Sword Dance Mantis’s situation.

The Mechanical Fish King was also following along.

Chen Qing naturally had her own thoughts on such an arrangement.

If the Sword Dance Mantis went out of control, the Mechanical Fish King could manage the situation temporarily, waiting for Chen Qing’s arrival.

Chen Qing had already modified the core commands of the little Wind Shadow Jades; with or without the Fish King, it wouldn’t be a problem.

That’s why she dared to make such arrangements.

Moreover, the Fish King was quite safe following the Sword Dance Mantis and the Blood Spirit.

The Blood Spirit only had eyes for living creatures, while the Sword Dance Mantis only had eyes for the Blood Spirit; all the dangers were shielded from them by these two.

The mechanical creations following behind them were also very safe.

The Blood Spirit and the Sword Dance Mantis went on a rampage in the Deep Sea Zone, crushing everything in their path; even after they left the uninhabited deep sea area, they showed no signs of stopping.

The nearest island power to this sea area is the Diamond Islands, and those old codgers from the Diamond Islands are not easy to deal with—ruthless and unscrupulous in their methods.

The civilians living in the Diamond Islands were severely oppressed, living lives of desperation.

Even survivors passing through who don’t leave something behind can’t expect to leave unscathed.

Even from a stone, the Diamond Islands could still somehow extract a couple of ounces of oil.

Under such oppressive policies and environment, the higher-ups of Diamond Island lived very comfortable lives, and the island’s strength grew ever stronger.

Among the island powers of the Gem Sea, the Diamond Islands are the least favorite destination for survivors, having been avoided by many like a plague.

Gem Hunters also dislike visiting; all the Treasure Fish in the surrounding seas are under the control of the Diamond Islands.

To enter, one has to pay a fee.

As for whether one can leave safely with the gemstones after killing the Treasure Fish, that’s not guaranteed.

Backstabbing like this has happened more than once or twice with the Diamond Islands.

Chen Qing’s arrangement of the Blood Spirit and the Sword Dance Mantis here was indeed meaningful.

The biggest reason is that all the sea areas near the Diamond Islands are firmly under their control, with numerous Treasure Fish and high-quality gemstones.

One could say that these Treasure Fish are being "farmed" by the Diamond Islands.

The Diamond Islands have also covertly controlled a survivor, preparing to snatch the rankings’ rewards.

They have natural advantages.

However, with such a big piece of fat like the Diamond Islands, there are more than a few who have their eyes on it.

Apart from Chen Qing, those pirates are also coveting this place.

Such as Shang Jia, White Immortal, Thunderbird, and the Siren Pirate Group and Naga Pirates from the Sea Clan.

And then there’s the Thorny Pirates from the Wood Clan, the King Flower Pirate Group, and so on...

Acting against the Diamond Islands wouldn’t weigh on their conscience at all.

And, of course, they wouldn’t feel any more conscience-stricken acting against other island powers.

The target is too big, and the Diamond Islands are well aware of it, so their control over the survivors to vie for the ranking rewards is being conducted stealthily.

They simply dare not let anyone know.

If word got out, they would certainly be attacked by everyone.

After all, they are really quite plump.

Faced with the pirates brazenly entering Diamond Island’s territory, the old immortals from Diamond Island could only offer their smiles and hospitality, turning a blind eye to their piracy, pretending not to see.

After all, they had already hidden a batch of Treasure Fish, which these pirates would definitely not find.

Those Treasure Fish pirates might not find them, but under the Blood Spirit’s keen sense of smell for flesh and blood, there was no covering it up.

It found them every time without fail, without ever making a mistake.

The old geezers were quite good at hiding, burying them beneath the earth’s crust, and using a layer of Dead Water as camouflage.

Alas, they couldn’t fool the Blood Spirit.