Chapter 1296: Crocodile King Supreme

Such an act was undoubtedly a grave insult to the lobster-beast warriors before them, implying that these humans regarded them as mere food.

"Heh, very well. It's too early to say who will become whose food. I hope you still maintain this air of superiority once the fighting begins."

After these words, the lobster-beast warriors let out furious roars. Led by their chieftain, they recklessly unleashed their full combat power and charged toward Xu Yang's team.

They intended to reclaim their lost dignity in the ensuing battle. Yet, to their dismay, Xu Yang didn't even spare them a glance. With his back still turned, he simply waved a hand behind him. Instantly, a massive wave surged ten meters high around the white dragon beneath him, pushing horizontally towards the lobster warriors.

This single action, in their first encounter, utterly shocked the lobster-beasts.

"Who exactly are these humans? To possess such terrifying combat abilities… it seems I truly underestimated them," the beast chieftain thought to himself. However, they now had no choice but to brace themselves and withstand the onslaught of the ten-meter wave.

"Form ranks! Water Dragon Devour!" The lobster-beast warriors even possessed their own unique formation, clearly indicating they were a well-trained legion.

However, in the face of absolute power, no matter what tactics or strategies were employed, the outcome remained unchanged.

Without even looking, Xu Yang could sense everything unfolding on the battlefield behind him. Seeing their counter-response, he let out a dismissive sneer and lightly snapped his fingers.

The ten-meter wave, which had been pushing horizontally, was astonishingly influenced by Xu Yang's mental power. It rapidly split into dozens of enormous water dragons, each circling before roaring down upon the lobster warriors.

Speed and power merged perfectly. These water columns, shaped like dragons, were imbued with terrifying, crushing force. In just a single encounter, dozens of lobster-beast warriors instantly disintegrated.

"How is this possible? This is the first time I've ever seen outsiders display such astonishing combat power on our territory! Boss, what do we do now? These humans are far too powerful for us to handle."

The lobster-beast chieftain recognized the problem. Gritting his teeth, he was filled with resentment towards these individuals, yet he had no other option.

If they didn't retreat now, the chance to escape later would become a luxury. "Quickly, withdraw and report this situation to the Crocodile King Venerable's clan! We must ensure these people never leave here alive!"

Indeed, if they couldn't win, they would call for reinforcements. Since it was their territory, there was always a path for retreat—this was the only viable strategy for the lobster-beast warriors.

The White Tiger youth, however, looked utterly bewildered as he stared at his boss, Xu Yang. "Boss, the fire's lit and the water's almost boiling. Why didn't you keep a few of those lobster-beasts for us as an appetizer?"

Xu Yang gently shook his head. "From my years of survival experience in the Endless Sea region, the larger the sea creature, the less palatable its taste. Conversely, smaller sea creatures are not only highly nutritious but also exquisite in flavor."

As soon as he spoke, Xu Yang once again used his mental energy to manipulate the surrounding waters. In a short moment, several towering waves surged from the depths, sweeping countless small sea creatures into the large pot before him.

After the boiling water thoroughly cleansed these aquatic creatures, a rich, meaty aroma quickly wafted forth, causing everyone in the team to drool, their eyes glistening as they stared at the large pot.

"Hahaha, excellent, truly excellent! Boss, you certainly didn't lie to us! Just as you said, the flavor is absolutely divine—far more delicious than those block-headed lobster-beasts!"

After everyone had eaten their fill, they left the remaining scraps and broth for the white dragon to handle. The creature opened its maw wide and, with a single gulp, devoured everything so cleanly that the pot didn't even need washing; the bottom of the basin was spotless.

From a distance, the enormous dragon slowly continued its journey deeper into the waters, occasionally emitting powerful, deterrent dragon aura fluctuations as it passed.

Meanwhile, deep within the lake, the Crocodile King Venerable clan, which had been slumbering, finally received urgent reports from numerous nearby aquatic warriors.

"Your Excellency, Crocodile King Venerable, please intervene quickly. Those humans appear extremely powerful and are clearly prepared. We are unsure of their intentions, and only your personal intervention can halt their advance. Otherwise, our Crocodile King Venerable territory risks being utterly disgraced by these few humans!"

The old crocodile's face was grim, a crimson hue in his pupils betraying his rising fury. Ever since he had become the Crocodile King Venerable and inherited the power of the Beast King lineage, this vast and expansive lake had long been free of invaders, and the various races coexisted peacefully, living a relatively tranquil life here.

Although restricted by its geographical location, the cultivation progress of their aquatic warriors was relatively slow. Among the Ten King regions, the Crocodile King Venerable's territory was considered one of the lower-tier areas. Yet, precisely because of this, few invaders coveted the region's resources, allowing the various races to live in relative peace.

Thus, for these aquatic warriors, the invasion of foreign species was utterly unforgivable. What Xu Yang and his companions were doing now had completely struck a raw nerve with the Crocodile King Venerable, pushing him to his limits.

"Do not panic. This is our territory, after all. No matter how powerful these individuals are, I refuse to believe they would dare challenge the majesty of the Beast Emperor clan! I will personally go out and confront them to see what they are truly capable of."

As soon as the Crocodile King Venerable finished speaking, he immediately selected over a dozen of the strongest crocodile warriors from his headquarters to accompany him. They gradually surfaced, swiftly moving towards the direction of the white dragon's emitted aura. Soon, under his command, they tightly encircled Xu Yang's team.

"To enter another's territory without so much as a greeting, foreign friends, is that not somewhat unreasonable?"

The Crocodile King Venerable's voice swiftly enveloped the minds of everyone in Xu Yang's team, causing the white dragon beneath them to instinctively halt its advance.

"What you're saying is quite boring. We've been greeting you since the moment we entered this area. It's your own slow reaction that caused you to appear only now; you can hardly blame us for that."

The Xuanwu clone burst into hearty laughter as he retorted, leaving the Crocodile King Venerable momentarily speechless.

"Heh, quite a temper indeed. It seems your invasion of my Crocodile King Venerable territory was deliberate. What exactly is your purpose in doing this?"

Boss Xu Yang sneered and spoke, "Our purpose is quite clear: we came specifically to meet you, the Crocodile King Venerable. Let me show you something first; then you will understand our true objective, and we won't need to waste any more words."

As Xu Yang finished speaking, he gave a meaningful glance to Xiaohua beside him. With a wave of her palm, the girl immediately revealed the essence of the Beast Emperor clan's inherited power, which she had obtained from the Tiger King Venerable. The golden light was dazzling. The moment it appeared, the Crocodile King Venerable's expression instantly turned solemn.