Chapter 184: To the Elven Sacred Ground (1)
“BUOOOOO!” A massive octopus thrashed its tentacles beneath the waves, shaking the very sea itself. The ocean’s surface roiled with violent waves, as if responding to the beast’s frantic movements.
This creature was known as a Kraken.
For generations, the Kraken’s kind had ruled the ocean. Their presence was one of the main reasons people feared sending ships onto open water. Hunting one down usually required dozens of ships, and even then, success was far from guaranteed. As a living calamity, the Kraken was among the apex predators that dominated the sea.
Yet now, this mighty Kraken was fleeing in a panic. It kicked at the ocean floor with its eight powerful legs, desperately trying to escape.
To see such a legendary apex predator running away in disgrace was almost unbelievable. Anyone witnessing this would have questioned their own eyes.
However, for the Kraken, this was a fight for survival. It was fleeing from a single human who pursued it relentlessly.
“What a beast! I can’t help but wonder—what does it even eat to sustain a body that size?” Ketal shouted, genuinely impressed.
The Kraken flailed its tentacles as if to tell Ketal to back off. One of its heavy limbs slammed into Ketal’s body with tremendous force.
A massive shockwave rang out across the water. However, Ketal didn’t budge; instead of being thrown back, he seized the Kraken’s tentacle and swung the entire creature through the air. The Kraken, heavy as it was, soared for a moment before crashing down with earth-shaking force.
“BUOOOOO!” The Kraken let out a piercing scream. Its small, beady eyes darted around in terror—an expression that seemed almost out of place on such a colossal monster.
Ketal burst out laughing, exhilarated. “Of all things, I never thought I’d run into a Kraken! What luck!”
He had only wandered into the sea for a short stroll, taking a break from his stay in the City of Merfolk. By chance, he’d stumbled straight into the Kraken’s domain.