In the depths of the terrific trench, where the darkness enveloped everything, Bawang swam slowly, its eyes scanning the vast expanse in search of the enormous and peculiar fish with its massive clawed feet.
Bawang had been quite fortunate lately. A few days ago, it stumbled upon a colossal creature weighing over 100 tons, which provided it with three satisfying meals. After devouring its fill, it returned to the trench, seeking another remarkable encounter.
Within its range of perception, Bawang noticed a strange white fish, over 30 meters in length and weighing more than 100 tons. However, it didn't pique its interest.
After a while, the strange white fish suddenly became aware of Bawang's presence. Startled, it swiftly swam away, displaying remarkable speed.
These strange white fish tended to flee upon sensing the Overlord's presence, a testament to its formidable reputation.
Currently weighing a staggering 202.6 tons, the Overlord's size surpassed that of 99% of the white monster fish inhabiting the trench. Bawang swam leisurely, relying on its extraordinary perception to sense everything happening nearby.
As it covered several more nautical miles and spent over half an hour in the depths, Bawang began to notice a gradual rise in the seawater's temperature.
After swimming a few hundred meters further, the temperature became notably higher.
"This is quite peculiar," Bawang pondered. Seeking clarity, he communicated with Liu Yong.
"Master, I'm currently exploring the big trench in search of those giant strange fish. The seawater has always been cold, but it's growing warmer here."
Liu Yong activated the third-party vision, instantly spotting the Overlord and gaining a clear view of everything within a 1000-meter radius, including the trench's bottom.
To their surprise, the trench's previously unseen depths became visible.
Bawang had surpassed 4,000 meters, making them realize that the trench's depth exceeded 5,000 meters.
At the bottom lay an active submarine volcano, spewing forth small amounts of magma and billowing black smoke and volcanic ash.
"It's a submarine volcano," Liu Yong remarked, explaining the higher seawater temperature due to magma flow.
Understanding the situation, the Overlord nodded in comprehension. Liu Yong offered a reminder, "Near the submarine volcano, the water temperature is relatively warm, and you might find several giant strange fish there. Would you like to catch one?"
These giant strange fish resided nearly 1,000 meters away from Bawang, slightly beyond the range of its keen perception.
It dawned on Bawang that these creatures preferred the depths of the sea, kilometres below the surface and favoured a warmer environment.
Filled with excitement upon hearing the news, Bawang eagerly replied, "Alright, I'll head there immediately."
Liu Yong cautioned, "Be cautious and prioritize your safety. I observed five of them in total. The largest one surpasses your size by far, possibly the boss amongst them. It might be the reigning Overlord of the trench."
Fearless, Bawang declared, "I have no fear. I'll make my way there right away."
True to his word, Bawang swam deeper, progressing until it reached approximately 4,600 meters. Beyond that point, the pressure became unbearable, marking the limits of its descent.
The giant strange fish became acutely aware of the Overlord's presence, causing them to grow agitated. Among them, the largest one charged towards the Overlord.
Bawang swiftly darted away without hesitation, with the others following closely behind.
Bawang ceased ascending when it reached a depth of 3,000 meters, closely pursued only by the giant monster fish.
The remaining creatures likely refrained from pursuing further, deeming the water temperature above too frigid or perhaps trusting their boss to handle Bawang single-handedly.
Coming to a halt, the Overlord held a giant spear, fixating its gaze upon the approaching big fish.
Brandishing two pairs of formidable clawed feet, the giant monster fish emanated a terrifying presence. Its danger was beyond doubt, capable of crushing a car effortlessly within its grasp.
Without delay, the Overlord activated its sprinting skills, hurtling towards the enormous monster fish like a shadow, seeking a swift victory.
Underestimating its adversary, the giant monster fish made minimal defensive movements. On the contrary, the Overlord possessed extensive experience. Skillfully avoiding the monster's vital areas, the tip of its giant spear targeted the softer regions.
Piercing effortlessly, the spear struck its mark, instantly claiming the giant monster fish's life.
Stunned, the colossal creature never anticipated such a swift demise, watching Bawang with a hint of unwillingness before finally closing its eyes.
Exhilarated, the Overlord rejoiced. Such a colossal catch would satiate his appetite for several days. With these fish available, one need not worry about food scarcity, relishing the prospect of devouring this delicacy daily.
Revitalized, the Overlord withdrew its giant spear, dragging the massive fish as it swam back to his temporary dwelling.
Before the cave's entrance lay a flat ground littered with the white bones of these enormous fish. Thankfully, the bones possessed greater density than seawater, preventing them from floating to the surface. Otherwise, encountering these bones would undoubtedly terrify any passing fishermen.
In awe, they would exclaim, "My God, how could such gigantic fish bones exist in this world? If a single bone is this immense, just how enormous is the fish itself?"
Meanwhile, at Melpark Co., a world-renowned luxury goods company, several high-ranking executives convened for a meeting. On the conference table, various cosmetic products from Diya Company were prominently displayed.
Melpark Co. competed with Diya Company in the realm of high-end cosmetics. Recently, the Diya Company released a series of sought-after and exorbitantly priced cosmetics that quickly gained popularity, causing a shortage in the high-end cosmetics market.
This piqued the interest of Melpark Company. Through a thorough investigation, they discovered the secret behind the cosmetics' effectiveness was adding deep-sea fish oil to Diya's products.
This fish oil originated from an unknown deep-sea monster fish, comparable in size to a giant whale, inhabiting the dark depths below 3,000 meters.
Mr Melpark, the over-70-year-old president and founder of Melpark Company, personally attended the meeting. He addressed the gathered executives, speaking slowly, "Ladies and gentlemen, what are your thoughts on this matter? Any suggestions?"
One executive promptly responded, "We have determined that Diya Company procures their deep-sea fish oil from the Global Shipping Group. I propose sending a delegation to visit the company's senior management."
"I believe that's an excellent suggestion," Mr Melpark concurred.
"However, I propose paying them a visit and clearly communicating our purpose—to establish a cooperative relationship with the Global Shipping Group."
The room buzzed with agreement as several executives supported the proposal.
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