Full-Time Mage: Starting from Obtaining the Mysterious Ancient Tree

Chapter 89 Alligator Turtle
Several days passed in a flash.

During these past few days, as the ship sailed, Fang Yu did not see any other humans, but he became increasingly familiar with the Bohai Sea, encountered more sea monsters, and even took action against them several times.

Each attack yielded him some materials from the sea monsters of the Bohai Sea, and his numerous sorties made Fang Yu increasingly skilled in combat on the high seas.

On this day, under the scorching midday sun and with the sea breeze carrying the heat, Fang Yu, having finished his cultivation, opened his eyes, gazed into the distance, and frowned slightly.

A white-winged demon was swirling in the sky. It was two meters long, with white feathers and blue eyes. At first glance, it looked like a seagull.

What is most striking is its astonishing beak, which resembles two enormous iron pincers, suggesting a terrifying bite force.

At this moment, the sea was calm and serene, like a giant blue mirror, but winged demons frequently appeared in the sky.

The white-winged demon is just one of them; in the distance, many tiny black dots can be seen, which are different kinds of feathered demons searching for prey at midday.

At this moment, the white-winged demon circling high in the sky seemed to have identified Fang Yu and his companions as its prey and wanted to follow them. However, it seemed to sense the danger, so after circling a few times, it prepared to leave.

Fang Yu looked up at the white-winged demon in the sky, then looked down at the calm sea. A glint flashed in his eyes, but he ignored it.

Lu Qing, on the ship, had a look of joy in his eyes and called out to Mu Ningxue, who had also noticed the scene in the sky.

"Ning Xue, this white-winged demon looks quite delicious. I'll get it for you, and we'll eat it for lunch."

"Not interested," Mu Ningxue said calmly.

"Ning Xue, I..."

"No need."

"I……"

"Quiet down, don't disturb me." Mu Ningxue looked up and glanced at Lu Qing impatiently.

Lu Qing's face darkened, he gritted his teeth, and was extremely frustrated, but he still held back when he saw Mu Ningxue's beautiful face.

However, Lu Qing's desire to kill the White-Winged Demon and obtain delicious food remained unchanged.

Seeing that Lu Qing was about to make a move, Fang Yu reminded him, "The sea is too calm; something's not right."

"Coward!" Lu Qing sneered upon hearing this, raising his hands and waving them, about to unleash magic to slay the White-Winged Demon.

Just then, the white-winged demon that was about to leave in the sky seemed to have sensed Lu Qing's intentions. It became aggressive, circled in mid-air, changed direction, and stopped leaving. Instead, it suddenly accelerated and came hurtling in like a meteor falling from the sky.

From a distance, its silhouette cut through the air currents, creating sonic booms, demonstrating its astonishing speed.

"Good timing!" Lu Qing laughed.

Fang Yu's expression shifted, and he became alert. He looked at the sea to the side of the ship and saw that an area of ​​several tens of meters was now violently churning as the white-winged demon in the sky approached with a howl.

It was as if something on the seabed was rapidly approaching the surface!
A cold glint flashed in Fang Yu's eyes, and in an instant, magical energy surged, transforming into a protective stance.

In the instant this posture was formed, a colossal creature was seen approaching from the side at an astonishing speed, arriving from the seabed in the blink of an eye and breaking through the water's surface in a flash.

boom!
With a deafening roar, the sea surface to the side of the ship exploded, creating a blast that extended for tens of meters.

A giant monster, entirely black and possessing a head as large as a crocodile, burst forth from the sea with unprecedented ferocity and savagery.

The fishy smell instantly filled the surrounding area, and the waves surged violently. The head opened its mouth wide and swallowed the approaching white-winged demon whole!
The white-winged demon appeared large, but compared to its gaping maw, it was like a small snack. In an instant, it was completely swallowed by the crocodile-like mouth. With a roar, the giant demon submerged back into the sea.

The towering waves surged and roared in all directions, causing the ship to involuntarily veer backward like two leaves on the sea, teetering on the brink of losing control.

This is an alligator snapping turtle! Its body resembles a giant turtle, with powerful limbs and its shell covered with barnacles, radiating countless tiny black thorns.

Fang Yu saw through its true nature; it was one of the common hunters in the sea.

Upon seeing this, Lu Qing's expression changed drastically, revealing horror.

The intense heart palpitations from the brush with death caused him to stagger backward, his face pale, as he was drenched by the churning seawater. He struggled to retreat back onto the ship, but his body still trembled uncontrollably.

It was as if they were afraid that if they retreated too slowly, that terrifying gaping maw would reappear on the sea below.

"That's... an alligator snapping turtle!"

"How could such a powerful siren appear!"

Amidst the rolling waves, Lu Qing, standing on the swaying ship, spoke through trembling words.

"Shut up. If you hadn't foolishly provoked the White-Winged Demon, it would have flown away. Why would it have attacked?"

"White-winged demons are the favorite prey of alligator snapping turtles. Clearly, that alligator snapping turtle was attracted by the white-winged demons in the sky. If you don't act recklessly, the alligator snapping turtle will definitely follow them away."

Mu Ningxue's expression was grim. For them, among the hunters in the ocean, the alligator snapping turtle, though not the strongest, was known for its ferocity. Moreover, its massive body and strong defense gave it a natural advantage, putting them in a precarious situation.

Lu Qing wanted to explain, but when she opened her mouth, she couldn't say anything and could only reply bitterly.

"Maybe it's gone..."

Fang Yu noticed the commotion. His eyes gleamed, and he said, "The alligator snapping turtle hasn't left. It's forty meters to the left!"

Mu Ningxue's qualities were clearly much better than Lu Qing's. Even though her mind was in turmoil, she was still circulating her full cultivation power, ready to make a move at any moment.

At the same time, his right hand drooped down, releasing wisps of icy energy, as if some trump card was about to emerge, while he warily looked towards the sea.

Compared to the two women, Fang Yu remained calm. He had sensed something was wrong with this area of ​​the sea earlier and had adopted a defensive stance.

Furthermore, he knew that alligator snapping turtles have a habit of disliking risks and only taking action when they are absolutely certain of success.

Moreover, team leaders such as Mu Hou and Chen Jingxi were already on high alert. They were incredibly powerful, and even sea monsters of the alligator snapping turtle level would have to be wary of them.

At this moment, huge waves rolled and roared, like the giant hand of a giant, slamming against the ship and causing it to drift further and further away in the waves.

Overall, the ship was very stable, so it did not go out of control, but instead drifted back in an orderly manner with the help of the waves.

The alligator snapping turtle twisted its body and stopped on the seabed, its crocodile-like head facing them.

His cold gaze, filled with murderous intent, locked onto the people on the ship, as if assessing the strength of his prey before launching an attack.

The next moment, the alligator snapping turtle used its innate demonic magic, raising its limbs and slapping the seawater. In an instant, it was as if a huge living being was trembling at the bottom of the ship, and the entire area resonated with it. The seawater boiled, and a moment later, a huge whirlpool appeared, about to swallow the ship.

"Not good, take off!" Chen Jingxi's expression was grave.

"Leave it to me!" A flash of silver light appeared in Mu Hou's eyes, and his cultivation erupted violently, creating a wave that spread out in dense silver light, enveloping the ship.

The power of space was activated at full force at that moment, and the ship instantly took off, avoiding the whirlpool.

"This is only the beginning! A commander-level demon has already appeared. It seems this journey will not be peaceful," Mu Hou sighed.

(End of this chapter)