Fishermen's live stream: Twelve bodies were retrieved at the start.

The entire internet is going crazy over the terrifying strength Lin Mo has displayed.

The heavy iron door to the cabin was pushed open from the inside.

Wu Wei was the first to peek out.

Next came Liangzi, Ayan, and a large group of crew members who usually worked in the hold.

A crowd of people rushed onto the deck, cheering.

Everyone craned their necks, staring in disbelief at the enormous net hanging in mid-air.

Inside the net, the giant ghost octopus, as big as a small truck, was writhing wildly.

Dark red tentacles clung tightly to the high-strength alloy mesh, and foul-smelling steam emanated from the suction cups.

Wu Wei smacked his lips.

He stared at the thick tentacles, his eyes showing no fear, only a complex sense of regret.

I wish I could eat this stuff.

Unfortunately, the flesh of the ghost octopus is acidic, and the smell of ammonia is so strong it can kill you.

It's impossible to even put your mouth on it.

"The tentacles of that giant squid last time were absolutely delicious when grilled."

Liangzi swallowed hard.

"Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sprinkled with cumin and chili powder, every bite is bursting with juice."

Ah Yan rolled his eyes.

"All you know is grilling. Such good ingredients are perfect for making soup, okay?"

"The milky white seafood soup is so delicious it'll make your eyebrows fall off."

"Bullshit! Seafood should be eaten raw, in its original flavor. Eating it raw or in salads is the greatest respect you can show it!"

Another crew member shouted back.

The scene on the deck instantly veered off course, resembling the Pacific Ocean.

A deep-sea monster, powerful enough to tear an ordinary fishing boat to shreds, hung overhead.

The group below, however, were engaged in a heated discussion about one hundred ways to cook octopus.

The ghostly octopus in mid-air seemed to sense the contempt of these two-legged creatures.

It let out a muffled hiss.

The enormous body tumbled and thrashed violently inside the net.

Even the heavy robotic arm that held the fishing net in place emitted a sickening metallic scraping sound.

The entire ship swayed slightly.

In the control room, the pressure readings on the screen were skyrocketing.

20,000 jin.

The fishing net was subjected to a terrifying tens of thousands of kilograms of pulling force.

Any other civilian fishing boat of the same class would have been pulled sideways and sunk by this force long ago.

But Lin Mo's ship had a chassis so stable it was as if it were welded to the seabed.

Apart from a slight sway, there wasn't even a tilt angle.

Lin Mo sat in the leather seat with his legs crossed.

The cold blue light from the screen illuminated his expressionless face.

He just watched quietly as the ghost octopus went mad on the surveillance screen.

No finishing blows, no electric shocks, and no netting.

Let's just wait it out like this.

Time passed by, second by second.

For the entire afternoon, this arrogant deep-sea predator was trying to break free of its cage.

It crashes, tears, and spews ink.

As the sun set, the sea was tinged with orange-red hues.

The commotion inside the net finally subsided completely.

The ghost octopus lay limp at the bottom of the net like a tattered rag, its eight tentacles drooping helplessly.

My physical strength has been completely exhausted; I don't even have the strength to twitch.

They have completely lost their ability to move.

Lin Mo then slowly reached out and pressed a green button on the control panel.

The robotic arm roared to life and extended outwards.

The net, which had been suspended in mid-air, was slowly moved to a position directly above the sea surface.

The latch at the bottom clicked open.

The enormous ghost octopus crashed heavily into the sea like a free-falling object.

It splashed water several meters high.

The helpless sea monster slowly sank into the deep sea, where it awaited the cruel cycle of nature.

Lin Siyu stood to the side, looking completely bewildered.

"You spent the whole afternoon tinkering with it, only to exhaust yourself and then throw it away?"

"Otherwise what?"

Lin Mo asked back without looking up.

"Didn't you say you were going to seek compensation for emotional distress from them?!"

"It doesn't have a wallet on it, why would I keep it for the New Year?"

Lin Siyu was speechless for a long time, and could only silently turn her head to count the day's fuel consumption.

With the crisis averted, the ship enjoyed a rare moment of relaxation.

It's time for all the crew members to rest.

Without Lin Mo's prompting, the restless sea wolves grabbed their treasured fishing rods and rushed toward the ship's side.

Sea fishing has officially begun.

The deck was quickly transformed into a large open-air food stall.

Wu Wei quickly set up the charcoal grill.

Liangzi brought over a huge soup pot.

Ah Yan didn't even know where he found a teppanyaki grill pan.

The freshly caught deep-sea blind fish, grouper, and several large squid were processed right there on the deck.

Scaling, gutting, and cutting – the movements were fluid and graceful.

The sizzling sound of grilling meat, accompanied by a rich aroma, drifted in the sea breeze.

A group of people, according to their own preferences, transformed fresh ingredients into delicious dishes on the table.

Lin Mo also received a plate of golden-brown, crispy squid tentacles.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, only a mess remained on the deck, along with crew members burping contentedly.

Night fell completely.

Lin Mo returned to the control room and rapidly tapped his fingers on the screen.

Enter the coordinates.

Turn on the automatic cruise control system.

This modified driving program requires absolutely no human intervention.

It can automatically avoid reefs, predict ocean currents, and even adjust its course automatically in the event of extreme weather.

After completing the setup, Lin Mo turned around and went straight back to the captain's cabin, where he fell asleep immediately.

Silent all night.

The next morning, the cries of seagulls awakened the sleeping ships.

One by one, people emerged from the cabin, yawning.

When they saw the scene before them, all their drowsiness vanished instantly.

The ship has arrived at the mysterious delta region marked on the map, relying on automatic navigation.

The sea ahead was split in two by an invisible line.

To the left is the road they came from.

Under a clear blue sky, the waves rippled gently, and seagulls circled in the sunlight.

And to the right is the area they are about to enter.

The dark clouds pressed down on the sea like lead weights.

There was no wind, no waves.

The seawater was a chilling, pitch-black color, like a large vat of thick ink.

The light seemed to be swallowed up here.

The entire area exudes an eerie, oppressive, and even suffocating atmosphere of death.

The deck was deathly silent.

The crew members, who had been making a ruckus just moments before, were now all pale-faced.

Wu Wei swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down.

He cautiously moved closer to Lin Mo.

"Boss... something's not right here."

"The water is eerily black; you can't even see a single fish swimming in it."

"Should we... take a detour? Avoid this area of ​​water?"

Liangzi quickly chimed in.

"Yes, Captain, this place looks like a gateway to the underworld, it's so eerie."

"Making money is important, but life is more important."

Ah Yan nodded in agreement. Even though he was usually the bravest person, his hands were trembling slightly as he gripped the railing.

Human beings' fear of the unknown and the dark is etched into their DNA.

This Black Sea has exceeded the limits of their understanding as ordinary fishermen.

Lin Mo stood at the bow of the boat.

The sea breeze made his windbreaker flutter loudly.

He did not turn around, nor did he respond to the pleas of the crew behind him.

His gaze remained calm as he stared at the clearly defined dividing line.

In the black seawater, there seemed to be some enormous creature slowly swimming in the depths.

Unknown dangers?

What he's looking for is the unknown.

Lin Mo pushed down the control lever of the thruster.

The deafening roar of the engines instantly shattered the oppressive silence, and the bow of the ship broke through the azure water, plunging straight into the pitch-black Dead Sea.