In the murky depths of the sea, the two, shielded by their Spiritual Power, embraced tightly, kissing with a passion that wished they could meld into one another.
Su Qing didn't refuse any of Qin Xuan's bold advances. She granted his every wish, showing him the utmost of a woman's tenderness.
In the face of Su Qing's passionate response, Qin Xuan's last shred of reason was cast aside, and he completely let himself go.
Having sated his lips, Qin Xuan's hand moved down to the bow on her waist. He gently pulled it, untying the small piece of cloth from her body and storing it in his Spirit Space.
As the bow came undone, Su Qing's body trembled violently, as if the final seal upon her had been completely broken.
All moral reservations were cast aside in that moment. Her soft, pliant arms wrapped tightly around Qin Xuan's neck as she gave herself completely to him.
Suddenly, the waters around the embracing pair filled with countless tentacles, each as thick as a thigh and covered in suckers.
The immense power within the tentacles locked the two in a death grip, squeezing ever tighter, as if determined to crush them to death.
"Ugh..."
Although Su Qing's body had been tempered by her abilities and was protected by her Spiritual Power, her bones still emitted a harsh, grinding sound under the giant tentacles' constriction, as if they could snap at any moment.
Her body felt like it was about to fall apart, and the pain contorted her features.
"Not good!"
Qin Xuan cursed inwardly. Spiritual Power surged violently through his body as he used all his strength to push against the constricting tentacles, easing some of the pressure on Su Qing.
Although his body had been doubly tempered by his ability and the system, giving him nearly twenty more points in his four basic attributes than an ordinary Survivor, being so tightly bound by these tentacles made it difficult for him to exert his strength.
Qin Xuan hurriedly took out the Tang Dao from his backpack. With a flick of his wrist, he repeatedly slashed and stabbed at the tentacles wrapped around him with the Spiritual Power-infused blade.
But even infused with Spiritual Power, the Tang Dao only left deep marks on the thick tentacles, failing to injure them in the slightest.
Horrified, Qin Xuan hurriedly used his [Demon's Eye] ability.
[Centennial Giant Octopus King]:
Tier: Bronze
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HP: 100.0%
Trump Cards: Sonic Blast (Attacks opponent's vulnerable innards and head). Deadly Tentacles (Immense strength, tough hide impervious to blades).
Weaknesses: Spirit-gathering fleshy tumor on its forehead, eyes.
"A Bronze Level sea monster?"
"I'm still in the starter village, and the game system spawns a Bronze sea monster for me? What in the fing hell? Is this something a human would do?"
Gazing at the great sea monster, whose strength was a whole tier above his own, a sliver of despair rose in Qin Xuan's heart.
"Mmm..."
Having a moment to breathe as the grip loosened slightly, Su Qing quickly traced words on his chest with her slender index finger, "Don't worry about me. Find a way to escape. Help me take care of Xiao Yun."
"ROAR..."
Seeing that four of its tentacles had been forced apart by Qin Xuan's brute strength, the Centennial Giant Octopus let out a piercing shriek.
The sound was filled with impatience and anger.
Three more tentacles of the same thickness coiled in from the outside, slowly tightening the space Qin Xuan had struggled so hard to create.
"Ugh..."
An expression of extreme pain appeared on Su Qing's beautiful face once more.
Her body had almost no resistance against the immense crushing force of the octopus's thick tentacles; she was completely outmatched.
"Impervious to blades? A centennial octopus? Like hell I believe that."
Seeing Su Qing in so much pain, a vicious glint appeared in Qin Xuan's eyes. He quickly put away the Tang Dao and took out the Fiery Dragon Dagger from his Spirit Space.
He frantically channeled all his Spiritual Power without reservation, infusing it into the dagger's edge, and slashed at the ever-tightening tentacles.
*Pfft...*
The thick tentacle he struck was sliced open with a long, deep gash.
As the octopus continued to exert its brute force, the large gash on the tentacle was torn wider by its own immense strength until it finally snapped.
"A perfect chance!"
Having succeeded with one move, Qin Xuan didn't wait for the octopus to react. He repeated the process, quickly slicing through the tentacles that bound them.
Seven tentacles snapped one after another like rubber bands. Freed, Qin Xuan and Su Qing quickly retreated, moving away from the octopus.
"ROAR..."
A roar of pain erupted from the massive shadow in front of them.
Thick, terrifying tentacles covered in suckers shot towards them from the front, behind, and above.
Two large tentacles burrowed into the soft sand and mud, silently speeding toward the pair.
"You still dare!"
The sharp dagger gave Qin Xuan immense confidence. Gripping Su Qing's wrist tightly with one hand, he poured Spiritual Power into the [Fiery Dragon Dagger] and swept it around, severing the thick tentacles that came at them.
In an instant, the murky water and mud at their feet churned, obscuring Qin Xuan's vision. At the same time, two thick tentacles shot out, wrapping around their feet and thighs and dragging them rapidly toward the giant octopus.
With the dagger in hand, Qin Xuan wasn't flustered at all. He twisted his body toward Su Qing and swung the dagger repeatedly, severing the tentacles wrapped around her legs.
"Go!"
Qin Xuan waved his hand at the freed Su Qing, gesturing for her to leave quickly.
But Su Qing, who had already developed feelings for Qin Xuan, couldn't possibly escape alone when she saw her beloved in danger. She hurriedly took out a short knife from her backpack and chased after Qin Xuan as he was dragged toward the giant creature.
She knew in her heart that this was foolish and that she might even become a burden to him, but she just couldn't bear to let Qin Xuan face such a terrifying sea monster alone.
If she had to die, she was willing to die with him.
*Swish! Swish!*
Qin Xuan let the tentacles drag him toward the octopus. The crimson dagger in his hand danced up and down, hacking and slashing at the tentacles rushing toward him until they were too wounded to pose a threat.
"Your turn! Die!"
Seeing the octopus's mountain-sized body right before him, Qin Xuan swung his dagger to sever the tentacles binding him and charged with all his might toward the large, meter-wide fleshy tumor on its forehead.
"ROAR..."
The octopus let out a piercing shriek. Its many maimed tentacles flailed, striking at him simultaneously.
A series of dull thuds resounded as the tentacles struck Qin Xuan's body.
Although most of the tentacles were maimed, four or five of them managed to avoid his dagger and slammed viciously into his chest.
The moment the tentacles hit, his T-shirt was torn to shreds, the pieces scattering into the churning water.
Qin Xuan felt as if he'd been hit by a series of large trucks. As his body was sent flying backward, a large mouthful of blood gushed from his mouth.
"Little Xuan!"
Seeing her beloved injured, Su Qing, who had caught up, steadied him with one hand and darted in front of him. She channeled all her Spiritual Power into her short knife, bracing herself against two oncoming tentacles.
Gazing at the massive tentacles that would reach her in an instant, their astonishing power great enough to crush her with ease, Su Qing felt not a shred of fear.
Just as Qin Xuan had risked his life to save her, she was willing to give her own to buy him a moment's respite.
Suddenly, just as the tentacles closed in and Su Qing resigned herself to death, a large, familiar hand wrapped around her slender waist and pulled her back.
The translucent, fiery-red, serpentine blade swung out, covering the two approaching tentacles with deep gashes and forcing them to retreat in haste.
"Go!"
Qin Xuan pointed his dagger toward the surface. His left hand, which had slipped down to her pert bottom, gave it two heavy, punishing squeezes before letting go.
"Mhm!"
Knowing Qin Xuan was angry, Su Qing didn't dare to be willful any longer. She nodded hurriedly, retreated out of the giant tentacles' attack range, and her graceful figure swam rapidly toward the surface.
"Bring it on!"
With Su Qing out of danger and the [Fiery Dragon Dagger] in hand, Qin Xuan's confidence soared, despite his strength being far inferior to the giant octopus's. He raised his dagger and charged at it once more.