"Oh no! Oh no! It...it...it's coming!" Mao Feng screamed in terror. There was no way to escape now, because in the sea, you can't swim fast, and even if you could, you'd be no match for that ferocious, deadly swordfish.
Zhou Xuan had no other choice. Just as he jumped into the water to escape, a piece of the submarine that the swordfish had smashed flew over. Zhou Xuan grabbed it. It was a piece of steel plate, a little bigger than his palm and about the size of a small bowl. He quickly picked it up and converted all his superpowers into solar flames, burning the steel plate until it was red-hot. He then transformed the steel plate into an ultra-high temperature protective shield to shield himself.
Mao Feng was behind Zhou Xuan, so he couldn't see the changes in the steel plate in Zhou Xuan's hand. If he could, he would be extremely surprised, because the seawater near the steel plate was also boiling like water in a pot.
Mao Feng was simply puzzled; that swordfish was too incredible. How could it possibly shatter a submarine into pieces? Only torpedoes or bombs could do that.
The ferocious swordfish charged at high speed, and the moment it collided violently with the scorching steel plate in Zhou Xuan's hand, a deafening explosion resounded in the seawater.
boom
In that instant, Zhou Xuan had no time to think further. He could only muster all his remaining supernatural power and condense it into a shield to block in front of him.
The explosive force of the explosion hurled Zhou Xuan and Mao Feng, along with tons of seawater, into the air. With a splash, they landed on the cargo ship's deck, coincidentally mixed with seawater. However, as they fell, the large amount of seawater washed some items from the deck, along with the two submarine mates left on board, into the sea.
These two were truly unlucky. Their bodies were frozen by Zhou Xuan's ice-energy ability, rendering them unable to move. They had no power to resist the pouring seawater and could only watch helplessly as they were swept into the sea, swallowed by the seawater, and sank to the bottom.
Zhou Xuan and Mao Feng were both in a terrible state after the fall. Not only would they not have the ability to help each other, but even if they did, they might not necessarily lend a hand.
The ferocious swordfish was also thrown into the cargo ship's bridge during the explosion, shattering the thick glass and embedding itself inside, smashing the instruments to pieces.
However, the swordfish was also ripped open in the explosion, its intestines spilling out, and its body was further torn apart by the damaged instruments and equipment in the cockpit.
Zhou Xuan's head slammed heavily against the iron plate on the ship's deck, breaking open a large gash that bled profusely. He was also dizzy and couldn't get up for a long time.
Mao Feng also suffered quite a fall, but fortunately he didn't hit anything when he landed on the boat. He just fell onto the deck with the seawater, and his body was dizzy and disoriented. After resting for a while, he struggled to get up.
Looking at the dazed Zhou Xuan, seeing that his head and face were covered in blood, he was overjoyed and quickly got up and stumbled towards the cockpit. Although he had the idea of killing Zhou Xuan, his fear and apprehension of Zhou Xuan were too great, and in the end he did not dare to lay a hand on him.
After stumbling and falling to his feet, Mao Feng was stunned by the scene before him.
The instruments in the cockpit are completely damaged and beyond repair. The cargo ship's entire steering system is broken and cannot be started normally. What should we do?
However, Mao Feng then noticed the swordfish, its body torn to pieces amidst the shattered equipment. After a moment of stunned silence, he realized that this ferocious creature, which had chased them from the deep sea all the way to the surface, had also died on the ship.
Surprised as I was, I saw that although the swordfish was severely damaged, and by human standards it would be dead, it moved slightly. Then a pale white light flashed from its torn belly.
Mao Feng was surprised to find that when the light flashed, the wounds on the swordfish were healing visibly with the naked eye, and the swordfish's eyes, filled with death and ferocity, seemed to be staring fiercely at him.
Mao Feng was startled. The white light inside the swordfish's belly grew stronger, and its long, pointed snout began to move up and down.
This strange swordfish was so ferocious when it was alive. If it were to come back to life, wouldn't it kill him? Mao Feng was both shocked and panicked. Although the swordfish's injuries were healing, its body seemed unable to move. The reason for this seemed to be the white light in its belly. Could there be something strange in its belly?
Mao Feng was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized.
Fire Meteor
As soon as the idea took hold, Mao Feng rushed forward without hesitation, reaching into the swordfish's belly. With a "whoosh," his hands forcefully pulled out the part of the swordfish that was glowing white.
The object flashing white light was a long, thin object about a foot long, wrapped in fish intestines, and was now emitting an eerie white glow.
As soon as Mao Feng pulled the thing out, the swordfish let out a false cry, its sharp snout snapped shut, and it stopped moving. The vicious look in the dead fish's eyes also disappeared.
Mao Feng became even more certain that the swordfish's ferocity and strength stemmed from the thing in his hands, which he held with trembling hands.
Staring wide-eyed and panting, Mao Feng waited until he calmed down a bit before gently placing the lump on the floor and carefully tearing off its outer layer with trembling hands.
At this moment, the flashing white light gradually disappeared, and after the surface was torn away, a strange little knife was revealed.
"Fire Meteor! It really is Fire Meteor!" Mao Feng couldn't help but cheer. This knife was exactly the same as the strange knife in his blueprint.
It's true what they say: sometimes you plant flowers with care, but they don't bloom; sometimes you plant willows without intention, and they thrive.
No matter the cost or the method, the mysterious fire meteorite passed down from their ancestors could not be found. This time, they were fortunate enough to find the shipwreck under the pressure of the extraordinary Zhou Xuan, but at that depth, in that area and with that terrain, there was no way to salvage it. Just as they were about to give up in despair, this ferocious sea monster suddenly appeared. Even more unexpectedly, this savage swordfish actually hid the "fire meteorite" inside its belly.
It was truly a combination of serendipity and luck.
Mao Feng's mind swelled with excitement. He had witnessed the ferocity of this swordfish firsthand; it had easily damaged a submarine. The sheer power and ferocity of that creature filled his mind.
This is because the swordfish is a mindless creature, unable to truly understand and utilize the power of the fire meteor. If it were a human? It's simply unimaginable.
Mao Feng trembled with excitement. He thought of Zhou Xuan's mysterious skills—how he had subdued or killed dozens of people on his boat without anyone noticing! He desperately longed for that kind of ability.
But now, he possesses the same ability, perhaps even more powerful, but that will only be after he has thoroughly researched and understood the power of fire meteors, and fully mastered it. Then, the world will be his domain.
Thinking of Zhou Xuan again, Mao Feng couldn't help but shudder. He had to leave this place as soon as possible and get out of Zhou Xuan's sight. Otherwise, given Zhou Xuan's abilities and his current ignorance of the Fire Meteor's power and how to use it, he would definitely fall into Zhou Xuan's hands if Zhou Xuan found out. He knew without a doubt that his fate would be the same as that of Zhou Xuan's subordinates—to be killed and thrown into the sea, leaving no place for burial.
Mao Feng hurriedly and frantically took off a coat from the dead body in the cockpit to wrap Huo Yu, then found a rope and tied it tightly around his waist before sliding to the stern. He looked down at the fixed escape dinghy from the side of the ship and thankfully found it still there. He immediately launched the dinghy into the sea, then slid down the rope ladder, boarded the dinghy, and quickly rowed away into the distance.
Mao Feng also has a satellite phone hidden on him. As soon as he leaves this place, he will call his family for help and ask them to find a way to rescue him. His current goal is to escape from Zhou Xuan's side as soon as possible.
Zhou Xuan was completely unaware of Mao Feng's actions. He sat up in a daze by the ship's gunwale for a long time before finally sitting up. After sitting up, he looked around, bewildered and at a loss, not knowing what was going on.
He couldn't remember anything in his mind, he didn't even know who he was, he just subconsciously activated his superpower, and he still had 20% left.
At this moment, apart from being able to use and recall his own special abilities with ease, Zhou Xuan could not remember or figure out anything else, and could not understand how he ended up on this ship in the ocean.
He touched his head; the back of his head was covered in blood and hurt terribly, clearly indicating a severe injury. He couldn't remember who he was, presumably because of the head injury.
He quickly stood up and searched and checked the boat. Half an hour later, Zhou Xuan learned that he was the only living person on the boat. Everyone else was dead, and the boat was also broken. It had no power and no instruments or communication devices that could be used. In other words, apart from the hull, the boat's power and communication facilities had been completely destroyed, and it could only drift freely at sea.
Who am I, really? A sailor? A fisherman?
The boat is drifting on the sea, and it looks like it's in the deep sea. Could I be a smuggler? Or a drug dealer?
Zhou Xuan was indescribably angry. He scratched his head, but the pain in his head told him that he needed to bandage the wound quickly.
He found a first-aid kit in the cabin, took out the bandages, and disinfected the back of his head with alcohol. The pain made Zhou Xuan much more awake. After bandaging the wound, Zhou Xuan sat down to think.