Two days had passed since the Overlord devoured the colossal octopus, leaving nothing but emptiness in its wake.
"Mmm, that was truly delicious. I must find another one to satisfy my cravings. However, before venturing into this immense abyss, I should scout the area," pondered the Overlord in its thoughts.
During the past two days, the Overlord had basked in the joy of abundant food, sparing itself the effort of hunting for prey. Thus, it roamed the surroundings in search of a second colossal pit.
In the eyes of the Overlord, these massive holes symbolized delectable feasts. If it discovered another such cavity nearby, another considerable octopus might lurk within.
For most of the past two days, the Overlord tirelessly scoured the depths of the submarine plain, occasionally surfacing to the sea's surface for some fresh air and sun.
Armed with its colossal spear, the Overlord embarked on another journey, slowly swimming through the seabed, which extended over 3,000 meters deep.
This time, the Overlord ventured farther, exploring within a radius of tens of nautical miles from the colossal hole, yet no second abyss revealed itself.
The landscape remained nothing more than a vast submarine plain devoid of even the slightest elevation.
Gradually distancing itself from the colossal pit, the Overlord ventured at least sixty to seventy nautical miles away before commencing an earnest search.
After a while, a mountain range loomed before the Overlord, modest in height but stretching considerably.
Curiosity piqued, and the Overlord swam closer until reaching the mountaintop. Surprisingly, it discovered only this solitary range, with a plain stretching behind it as far as the eye could see.
It appeared as if this range lay upon the boundless expanse of the plain, creating a peculiar sight.
Bawang, as the Overlord was known, meandered along the length of the mountain range, carefully estimating its span—approximately thirty nautical miles.
The mountain range's peculiar characteristics struck Bawang, as its lines appeared unusually rigid, with several sections resembling straight lines rather than the curves and undulations typical of mountains.
"Aha! There's a cave in there," exclaimed Bawang, hastening its approach. The cave was unconventional, lacking the usual curves and roundness associated with such formations.
Examining the cave, Bawang found its dimensions suitable, despite the odd shape. It decided to use this cavern as a temporary dwelling.
The cave would serve as a place to rest when tired and a storage site for the prey it hunted.
With the temporary residence complete, the Overlord swam toward the colossal hole, gripping its massive spear firmly.
After an exhaustive search within a radius of tens of nautical miles, it was evident that only this colossal pit existed—no second one was in sight.
The journey of sixty to seventy nautical miles did not take long to complete. Upon beholding the immense circular opening before it, Bawang felt a sense of familiarity and swiftly swam into the colossal cavity.
As it descended more profoundly, the water's depth gradually increased. At a depth of 5,000 meters, Bawang's speed decelerated.
"Enter the village quietly, don't startle anyone," whispered Bawang to itself.
Descending another three to five hundred meters, the Overlord's gaze fell upon a colossal octopus, even more, significant than the previous one it had devoured.
Seizing the opportunity while the creature remained unaware, Bawang approached stealthily. As it drew closer, Bawang sprinted swiftly, executing a classic sneak attack.
The combination of stealth and speed has always been tried and tested, and this occasion was no different. The giant spear struck true, precisely piercing the enormous octopus's body.
The dying creature fought back, its numerous arms and legs coiling around the Overlord with forceful determination.
Undeterred, the Overlord persisted, thrusting the giant spear into the octopus's body with vigour, stirring it vigorously. Before long, the giant octopus succumbed to its wounds, life fading away.
The Overlord wasted no time as the octopus's limbs loosened their grip. Dragging its prey, it swiftly swam towards the entrance of the colossal cave.
To the Overlord's surprise, no other giant octopuses pursued it. Puzzled but not dwelling on the matter, the Overlord attributed it to the possibility that the other giant octopuses were slumbering.
Though the Overlord found it peculiar, it did not ponder further. It continued to drag the massive octopus for sixty to seventy nautical miles, reaching its temporary cave, ready to feast upon its catch.
The routine was the same—devouring the arms and legs of the octopus first, biting off one limb at a time, savouring each morsel with unparalleled delight.
"This is even more gratifying than consuming a great white shark or even a whale!" the Overlord mused within itself.
Indeed, great white sharks were not small creatures weighing up to two thousand kilograms. However, they barely satisfied the Overlord's appetite, unable even to fill a single bite.
In contrast, these colossal octopuses were a true delight. The Overlord wondered what species they were and what circumstances had allowed them to grow so immense, surpassing a thousand tons in weight.
Each arm alone weighed at least a hundred tons, and Bawang relished every mouthful with an insatiable desire.
"In the afternoon, I'll pick you up," Li Changle declared as she stepped out of the car. The school year had commenced, demanding her undivided attention as a class teacher. She arrived at the school before 8:00 AM and departed after 5:00 PM.
Luckily, it wasn't a boarding school, sparing her from spending the night on campus.
Liu Yong jokingly suggested abandoning the teaching profession since it required such an arduous effort, but Li Changle vehemently disagreed. She cherished being an educator, deriving immense fulfilment from the profession. Without it, she feared an empty existence, unsure of what else she could devote herself to.
"Very well then," Liu Yong conceded.
Li Changle bid farewell, exiting the car. "Brother Yong, it should be around five o'clock in the afternoon by now," she remarked.
Liu Yong affirmed, "Alright, I'll wait for you at the school gate before five o'clock."
Observing his girlfriend's entrance into the school, Liu Yong waved his hand. "Let's go. We're off to the Universal Building."
Chen Hu, the driver, displayed great enthusiasm as he asked, "Boss, I heard that we can go to the top floor."
Liu Yong chuckled, replying, "Indeed, most of the elevators have been installed and tested. The exterior of the building is nearly finished, while the interior decoration is currently underway. We can take a glimpse inside."
At long last, they could enter the building's interior and even ride the elevator to the top floor—an opportunity Liu Yong eagerly anticipated.
Chen Hu maintained a steady and swift pace while driving, bringing them to the vicinity of the Universal Building in less than an hour.
Across the street, they could already glimpse the towering Universal Building across the street through the car's window.
Liu Yong gazed at the iconic building, feeling a surge of excitement within his heart. In just two or three months, he would be able to move into his new home.
Initially, the plan was to move in on the National Day, but considering the substantial workload involved in the interior decoration, it was already September, and time was running short.
Liu Yong resolved to ensure that the Universal Building would be fully completed and ready for occupancy before New Year's Day. Both the Global Shipping Group and Universal Semiconductor would relocate to the building at that time.
After a brief moment, the car arrived at the entrance of the Universal Building.
Chen Hu prepared to drive into the underground garage, but Liu Yong intervened, saying, "Park on the side. I want to take a closer look at the building."
Chen Hu complied, finding a suitable spot to park the car. Liu Yong stepped out, craning his neck to admire the majestic and stunning structure before him.
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