Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2525 1394: One Mutation After Another

A deep, muffled thrum suddenly erupted from the ocean’s depths without warning, vibrating like the beat of a colossal war drum. The sound echoed with such force that it caused a persistent trembling in the hearts of everyone present.

Shortly after, more waves of noise—some low and rumbling, others piercing and sharp—burst forth from the water. This discordant and chaotic symphony rose from the deep, leaving a persistent ringing in the eardrums of the listeners.

"Your Majesty, that... that is the cry of sea demon beasts!"

Bruno, who had spent decades commanding the Minotaur fleet, widened his large bull-eyes in immediate recognition.

His bovine features were masked with shock as he exclaimed, "Judging by the sheer depth of those roars, I fear these are Tier 6 giant sea demon beasts. There are dozens... no, perhaps even more than a hundred!"

Following Bruno’s declaration, the Minotaur captains and sailors who had just returned nodded in frantic, trembling agreement, their faces pale with visible alarm.

As veteran sailors of these waters, they were intimately familiar with the terror of sea demon beasts, particularly those at Tier 6.

These massive creatures possessed hides so thick and tough they were nearly impenetrable, and their internal reserves of energy were so vast they appeared bottomless. Even the smallest among them were comparable in size to giant warships.

The largest specimens ever recorded were as big as massive castles; when they breached the ocean surface, they seemed to blot out the sun and cover the sky, resembling a harbinger of the apocalypse.

Throughout the two-thousand-year history of conflict between the Minotaurs and these beasts, while Tier 6 sea demon beasts had been slain before, most battles resulted in a stalemate where neither side could prevail. Often, these encounters led to catastrophic losses. This was the threat posed by just a single Tier 6 sea demon beast; if two were encountered at once, the only choice was to retreat.

Because of this, the news that over a hundred Tier 6 sea demon beasts had surfaced nearby was terrifying, creating a situation that felt like an inescapable death sentence.

In the midst of their fear, a sense of bewilderment also appeared on the furry faces of the Minotaurs.

Having spent years observing sea demon beasts, they were well aware that every powerful creature possessed a fierce territorial instinct.

Except for a few species with social behaviors, most would never permit another beast to come close, nor would they willingly abandon their own domains.

Furthermore, this specific sea area was known for lacking the lairs of such powerful sea demon beasts, which was the exact reason this calm stretch of water had been selected as a travel route.

No matter how one looked at it, the gathering of so many high-tier sea demon beasts in this location defied all common sense.

"Your Human Majesty, is it possible these are merely imitations of sea demon beast calls?"

Bruno blurted out the thought as it occurred to him.

However, before Bruno could finish his thought, the distant ocean surface erupted. A massive sea serpent demon beast, exceeding two hundred meters in length, let out a roar as it breached the waves.

Its jagged teeth shimmered with a cold glint under the pale moonlight, and its dark-scaled hide flickered with an earthen yellow light, signaling the activation of a powerful energy barrier.

For any demon beast that had surpassed Tier 5, manifesting a protective energy barrier was a simple and natural ability.

Watching this staggering display, Leo Ray inhaled deeply. He had only ever witnessed such a gargantuan sea demon beast within the Mirage of the dimensional storm, never with his own eyes. It looked like a titan from a prehistoric age.

Before Leo Ray could process the sight, a giant shark demon beast—even larger than the serpent—suddenly lunged from the depths. With its massive jaws wide open, it bit down violently on the serpent’s thick, scaled body.

The moment those razor-sharp teeth collided with the earthen yellow energy barrier, a massive explosion of energy occurred, sending a towering wall of water skyward where the shockwave passed.

By the time the spray crashed back into the ocean, both giant sea demon beasts had vanished from sight, leaving nothing but a trail of bubbles floating on the surface.

"It appears there is more than just sound out there."

Leo Ray looked away and spoke with a heavy tone, "I suspect these beasts have only just arrived. It isn't surprising that they are fighting for dominance in an unfamiliar territory."

Leo Ray had already consulted Little Illusion to rule out the possibility of a trick. Although Little Illusion was a Tier 5 Stone Spirit, her status as a Divine Creation allowed her to easily distinguish between reality and illusions.

As soon as Leo Ray finished speaking, similar battles between sea demon beasts broke out in the surrounding waters, whipping up violent storms in every direction like a series of lethal tempests.

"Your Majesty is entirely correct. It is a blessing that everyone disembarked early and raised the temporary Absolute Defense Barrier. Even if the area is small, it will serve as our sanctuary."

Bruno recovered slightly from his shock, though his face remained clouded with confusion as he added, "Still, one thing bothers me—how could they all appear here at once when their natural territories are so far apart?"

"It could be that several Barrier Area entrances opened at the same time, or perhaps some unknown force intentionally lured them to this spot."