Bawang stood unwavering, resolute in its confrontation.
To speak truthfully, Bawang had never encountered such an immense adversary before. The largest monstrous fish he had ever encountered weighed around 300 tons, adorned with colossal clawed fins.
Yet, the colossal crocodile looming before it surpassed even the magnitude of the previous monstrous fish, exceeding its size by more than twofold.
What made matters worse was the ferocious visage of this colossal crocodile, exuding a terrifying aura that sent shivers down Bawang's spine.
"I shall not budge if the enemy remains motionless," declared the Overlord.
Liu Yong dared not display his anger, aware that this would be the most difficult battle in the Overlord's life. The crocodile standing opposite it was twice its size, a lifelong nemesis. Liu Yong feared that the Overlord's combat could be compromised.
The confrontation persisted for what seemed like a minute or two, an unyielding deadlock.
And then, the colossal crocodile began to move, gliding gradually toward the Overlord, progressively shortening the distance between them. Its intentions were unmistakable—it sought to draw near within striking range of its fearsome jaws.
As the crocodile reached a critical distance, it would pounce upon the Overlord with lightning speed, clamping its colossal maw shut instantly, aiming to deliver a devastating bite.
The Overlord, however, was no simpleton. It quickly discerned the adversary's intentions and focused intently on the crocodile's gradual approach.
Suddenly, the Overlord sprang into action.
The colossal crocodile had now fully entered the Overlord's sprinting range. What reason was there to wait for the opponent's assault and bite? The most sensible choice was to seize the initiative.
No, preempt the crocodile!
The Overlord moved with the swiftness of an ethereal spectre, the tip of its colossal spear aimed unerringly at the crocodile's flank.
The speed was unfathomable, leaving the crocodile with limited reaction time. The giant spear found its mark, striking the crocodile with a resounding thud.
TANGGG!!!!
Though the giant spear barely pierced the remarkably tough crocodile hide, penetrating the flesh to a depth of less than a meter, it could delve no further.
The Overlord had prepared itself to withdraw, having barely retrieved the giant spear, when it found itself unable to retreat. The colossal crocodile swiftly turned and lunged at the Overlord, sinking its formidable jaws into Bawang's turtle shell. Under the crushing force of the bite, Bawang felt immense pressure as though its very being was on the verge of being shredded.
Such terror!
The bite of the colossal crocodile possessed an unimaginable power. Were it not for the third-level tortoise shell technique, the Overlord believed its shell would be in danger of being crushed.
The giant crocodile bit down on the Overlord, then began its death roll, utilizing one of its lethal tactics.
"F*CK!" exclaimed the Overlord, unable to contain its impulse. In the midst of this wild whirl, the sensation was nothing short of excruciating, as if the world itself was spinning.
When the death roll ceased, the Overlord found solace in its recovery. Clearly, the colossal crocodile had aimed to crush it, striving to tear it apart, yet its tortoiseshell had proven impervious to its onslaught.
Witnessing the tremendous bite force of the colossal crocodile, the Overlord sensed only pressure, its turtle shell remaining intact—a comforting realization.
The giant spear in his hand remained active, thrusting vigorously toward the colossal crocodile. Their proximity rendered accuracy inevitable.
"Boom!"
The giant spear pierced the colossal crocodile unerringly. Though the distance was short and the force limited, lacking the power of a sprinting charge, it still penetrated the crocodile's tough hide, though not deeply.
Nevertheless, it proved sufficient against the colossal crocodile.
In addition to repeatedly impaling the colossal crocodile with its giant spear, the Overlord clamped its jaws upon its adversary, rending it into pieces.
The colossal crocodile had intended to bite the Overlord to death, to shatter its tortoise shell. Unexpectedly, it found itself being bitten and stabbed repeatedly, eventually relinquishing its grip.
Having released its grip, the colossal crocodile swiftly retreated, receding several hundred meters before coming to a halt.
This round, victory belonged to the Overlord.
The gain crocodile remained unscathed from the bite upon the Overlord's remarkably sturdy shell.
The colossal crocodile bore visible scars, mainly where the Overlord had thrust its spear. The wound was substantial, blood mingling with the surrounding seawater, casting a faint reddish hue.
Once again, the two adversaries faced each other.
After another minute or two, the Overlord took the initiative, swimming gradually closer. Should the punching technique be activated, the Overlord would charge forward and strike again.
The colossal crocodile, beholding the Overlord's approach, issued a warning, seeking to intimidate its foe.
Now, Bawang knew the creature's nature and was no longer fearful, advancing slowly but steadily.
As the warning and demonstration proved ineffective, the colossal crocodile hesitated, then swiftly turned and retreated.
"Master, it fled. Shall I give chase?" asked the Overlord.
"What in the world? It turned tail and ran!" The Overlord couldn't help but exclaim. How could it retreat so abruptly? Was this fight not yet concluded?
Liu Yong pondered for a moment, then replied, "Do not pursue the wretched creature. Let it go."
Their recent encounter showed that although the Overlord had the upper hand, the advantage was limited.
Slaying the colossal crocodile would prove an arduous task for the Overlord. Even if successful, the price it would pay was sure to be substantial.
Furthermore, Liu Yong worried that an even more enormous crocodile had yet to emerge—a colossal creature weighing approximately 1,000 tons, dwarfing the Overlord completely. Liu Yong harboured concerns that this crocodile might call forth even more giant beasts.
Therefore, the best course of action was to let it go and refrain from pursuit.
In a few months' time, Liu Yong doubted the growth rate of these two crocodiles would match that of the Overlord. The Overlord was bound to grow to four or five hundred tons in merely two or three months.
If not by 400 or 500 tons, they would patiently await a few more months until the Overlord reached 600 to 700 tons or even 800 to 900 tons.
Liu Yong cautioned, "You may depart and rest well. If you encounter the larger crocodile, remember to keep your distance. You are not yet a match for it."
Against this smaller colossal crocodile, they possessed a little upper hand. But when faced with the more giant creature, victory was utterly implausible.
"Understood, master," acknowledged Bawang, leaving the scene gradually.
Within the confines of his office, Liu Yong severed the connection with Bawang, severing the third-party vision. He contemplated quietly, acknowledging that Bawang still had much room to grow.
Currently weighing less than 300 tons, precisely 293.6 tons, the Overlord would find it relatively effortless to dispatch the recently encountered colossal crocodile if it surpassed 400 tons.
With over 400 tons, the Overlord would possess even greater power, particularly in its ability to execute a sprint, which would become far more terrifying.
After a sprint, the giant spear would likely pierce the colossal crocodile entirely rather than simply penetrating its hide and lodging a meter deep.
Growing larger was the ideal scenario, preferably surpassing 400 tons. If it could reach over 500 tons or even 600 tons, the Overlord would stand a chance against the more enormous colossal crocodile.
It could only grow steadily, endeavouring to increase its size.
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