Chapter 122: The Queen and the Blade
The second group to be eradicated was another collective force: the carnivorous fish in the river.
These fish, relying on their sharp teeth and geographical advantage, had long blocked the river and extorted tolls. Many small to medium-sized creatures crossing the river or coming to drink water would inadvertently pay with their flesh. Their crimes were innumerable, and the forest populace had suffered under their tyranny for too long.
Given this, as a top-tier force, the Swarm naturally had an obligation to eradicate them, especially since they were located just south of the Swarm’s base, seriously hindering expansion in that direction.
However, in the water, the carnivorous fish held an absolute advantage. Luo Wen created some crabs and mantis shrimp, but they were no match for the fish. The fish had exceptionally strong bites, capable of crushing the hard exoskeletons as if they were mere snacks. The crabs were devoured before they could escape, and while the mantis shrimp managed to put up a brief resistance, it wasn’t enough.
With no other options, Luo Wen resorted to his usual tactic—poison.
A few small prey were dragged to the riverbank, killed, and filled with neurotoxins before being tossed into the water.
The spreading scent of blood quickly attracted the carnivorous fish. Ripples darted from all directions toward the bait, and the river surface boiled with activity. Fish bodies churned, water splashed noisily, and waves rose high in a chaotic frenzy.
The murky river gradually turned red, drawing even more fish into the frenzy. The scent of blood drove them into a mad feeding frenzy, causing them to collide and even injure one another.
When a fish was injured, it was immediately attacked, torn apart, and devoured by its companions.