Evolution from Carp to Divine Dragon - Chapter 257

Chapter 257: Special Shell

TL: Etude

The person on the other end of the phone was none other than Zhang Tiansheng’s brother, Zhang Tianyang!

His tone was also very urgent.

“Old Zhang, what’s going on?” Luo Xue, hearing his hurried words, instinctively spoke up.

“Three hundred nautical miles north of Longyin City, there’s a dormant volcano that suddenly became active for some unknown reason! And we’ve detected a strong life energy there! We need to hold an emergency meeting right now!” Zhang Tianyang’s voice quickly came through. “Get ready and return to headquarters immediately. Gather at six in the afternoon. I’ll notify the others first!”

He sounded very anxious and quickly hung up the phone.

“A volcanic island!?”

Because Luo Xue’s phone was on speaker, Lin Hao also heard the contents of the call.

“And three hundred nautical miles north of Longyin City… I think I went there last night!” Lin Hao immediately responded and spoke up.

“You’ve been there!? What happened there?” Luo Xue was startled and instinctively asked.

“I didn’t reach that area, but I felt strong tremors coming from there, which even caused an undersea earthquake. Maybe there’s a powerful mutant creature there.”

Lin Hao quickly connected the dots, recalling a new system task involving a level 7 lava beast!

It was very likely that the mutant creature was in that area!

“Yes, that’s very possible.” Luo Xue nodded in agreement.

“I’ll prepare to return to headquarters first.” She thought for a moment and then said seriously.

“Okay. Be careful and don’t go near that volcanic island.” Lin Hao advised her.

That volcanic island was obviously unusual and very likely housed a mutant creature.

“Alright, you be careful too. Don’t let anyone else find out you’re here.”

“International organizations have already announced that mutant creatures above the seventh level have crystal cores. Recently, more people globally have obtained Type 1 Battle Suits. These people might want to hunt level 7 mutant creatures to get those power-enhancing crystal cores.” As Luo Xue said this, her expression became serious.

Once this information was out, the top-ranked mutant creatures would undoubtedly become targets.

“They dare to target level 7 mutant creatures?” Lin Hao narrowed his eyes.

Human combat capabilities on Earth were still lacking. Even level 6 mutant creatures were hard to handle.

Of course, that was without using powerful thermal weapons. If top-level thermal weapons were used, level 6 creatures wouldn’t stand a chance. Even level 7 creatures couldn’t withstand the mushroom cloud weapon!

However, the destruction would affect cities. Such weapons would only be considered in large, uninhabited areas and only if they encountered an uncontrollable mutant creature.

“In the civilization relics, there are some small but incredibly powerful mini-shells that cause maximum destruction only at the central explosion point. The shell that injured your back that night was one of those special shells.”

As she said this, Luo Xue’s expression also grew solemn.

This type of shell was convenient to carry, could be used by a single person, and even had locking and tracking functions. Its destructive power was terrifying.

“It’s just that obtaining it is very difficult, so be cautious.”

“Yes, I understand,” Lin Hao nodded.

That shell had shattered the black iron scales on his back, and he still vividly remembered the intense pain. Fortunately, he had regenerative abilities, and now he was fully recovered.

“Go ahead, and stay safe.”

“Okay.”

Watching Luo Xue leave, Lin Hao dove back into the depths of the pool.

“Things are getting more and more complicated.

Beasts from the universe, hunters from the Cosmic Federation, and even those ETs probably have higher-level existences.

Right now, I don’t even count as a flood dragon, and the power gap is too large!”

Thinking this, Lin Hao wasted no time and went directly to the space at the bottom of the pool.

Passing through the tunnel, he once again arrived at the L1 area.

The level 6 mutant creatures in the containers here had mostly been devoured by him.

Only the strongest one remained: the level 6 mutant Berserk Blackfire Crocodile!

This guy’s combat power had reached over 3800!

One look and it was clear how ferocious it was.

“A mutant mantis shrimp with a combat power of 2900, and a mutant sea cucumber with a combat power of 3000.”

His gaze turned to the two other large containers. Using his detection ability, he clearly saw their combat powers were around 2900 and 3000, respectively.

However, his current base combat power was already 3210.

“Let’s eat you first.”

He looked at the mutant mantis shrimp. Its entire shell was covered in spikes, and it looked hard to bite into.

But Lin Hao had previously acquired a super oral mucosa, making his mouth lining extremely tough. Ordinary spikes couldn’t pierce it.

If that didn’t work, he’d roast it first and then peel off the shell to eat it!

Without any hesitation, Lin Hao extended his claws and attacked the glass container!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

With each strike of his claws, dull thudding sounds erupted.

This container was obviously much harder than the others. Even with corrosive claw attacks, he had to repeatedly strike the same spot to slowly create cracks and then use the corrosive claw’s properties to break it!

“My claws need to be sharper, and my scales need to continue evolving.”

“Otherwise, I won’t even be able to defend against shells…”

As he attacked, Lin Hao recalled the battle that night.

That shell’s power was immense, especially the shockwave at the explosion’s center, which was far more terrifying than ordinary bombs.

Boom!

At that moment, as Lin Hao’s claws continued exerting force, the container shattered!

The liquid inside mixed with the pool water, and the massive mutant mantis shrimp inside trembled slightly, then opened its eyes!

Boom!

The moment its eyes opened, Lin Hao, enveloped in golden flames, yanked its body out and gripped it tightly with both claws!

Sensing the intense heat, it began to struggle frantically. As it struggled, Lin Hao opened his mouth!

He didn’t bite it but instead spewed out a crimson flame!

Boom!

The scorching crimson flame shot out, aiming directly at its head!

This mutant creature, just awakened, hadn’t regained its peak combat power. Under Lin Hao’s attack, its shell and head began to turn red!