Ascenders Rift

Author: Just a friendly note, please read the series description.

Ever since that fateful day, the Water Snake King led a terrible life; he was critically wounded by a monster of immense proportions, forcing him to flee to the depths of the ocean for survival. Luckily, the creature didn't seem intent on chasing him, so he had managed to escape with his life, but never did he forget that creature, or rather, the very faces of those humans who caused it to meet that fate.

As such, ever since that day, he had retreated back to its native tribe, allying with its brothers to face any dangers with a confident and unbridled manner.

After scouring the oceans for weeks, hoping to find those pests, he had all but given up hope, focusing his attention on the mysterious tree that popped up on the central continent. However, never did he imagine that while traveling on the route, he would encounter them here.

Looking at the cheeky expressions of Joe, Rick, and the others before him, the Water Snake King was enraged; his body erupted in his terrifying water mana, startling his brothers.

"Brother, are these those humans you mentioned before?" Another of the large water snakes asked as he glared at Evan's party.

The other giant snake also looked over with a cruel expression on its face, the Water Snake King seemed to have regained his calm, but he still glared at the tiny human's below them and replied, "That's right, I didn't think we'd find them here, it looks like they're headed to the tree of all things, hmph! Foolish, today, none of them will leave here alive!"

The other giant water snakes seemed to have agreed to his statement as their large golden eyes shone in a bright ray as they spoke in resonant voices.

"Of course, no one dares to provoke us Water Snake Brothers and live to tell the tale! Children, prepare to attack!"

As if influenced by these words, the dozens of Indigenous Water Snakes that surrounded the ship roared in unison as they swept forward like a raging tide, stirring the oceans as they assaulted Evan's party.

"Hmph! Too slow, I'll get rid of those pests first..." Rick said as his body emanated his blue-colored battle energy. He also had a different set of equipment types that had drastically increased his stats once again, not to mention his new spear, which was a dazzling cyan color.

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[Blue Python Spear - Rank 2: Low Grade (Upgradable)]

[Damage - 22] [Durability - 15]

[Spear Ability: Blue Python Breath]

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Evan stared at the spear with interest as he thought, 'Oh, so that's his Blue Python Spear; looks like he must have spent quite a lot of his MTP's to get it.'

While Evan observed with interest, Rick's body revolved his battle energy as he leaped from the ship towards the ocean.

A few of the other nearer Indigenous Water Snakes noticed Rick's movements; their golden eyes shone as they utilized their innate skill to control the water around them. Instantly, they fired thin concentrated shots countless times more potent than a high-powered pressure gun.

As the water streams bolted towards Rick, he merely snorted as his figure blurred before turning in what was similar to a ray of blue light that danced around the water streams. Soon after, he had skirted around on the ocean, flashing left and right as if dancing around each of the Indigenous Water Snakes.

The two giant water snakes had looks of alarm on their faces as they could only barely see Rick, but as for the Water Snake King, his face showed an even more shocked look.

"What? That human, he's stronger now. Darn, this cannot continue. Otherwise, he'll kill them all. Brother's we must—" The Water Snake King wanted to warn his brothers, but it seemed he was a bit late.

Moments later, Rick appeared at the center of all water snakes, who only just stopped firing their water streams. The water snakes roared with enraged expressions as they opened their mouths, conjuring what seemed like toxic energies.

However, before they could even release this next attack, their bodies soon started to show dozens of large holes, each spewing out a large chunk of blood.

The water snakes looked panicked and wanted to escape, but their fate had already met its end; the light in their eyes dimmed before they flopped over and descended into the raging ocean.

Looking at all of their kins that perished, the two giant water snake brothers had darkened expressions on their faces as their anger exploded.

"You cursed human, how dare you kill our kins? Prepare to die!" One of the water snake brothers said as his towering figure erupted with his full energies, scattering high waves about the area.

"Let's kill them all with one attack!" The other brother yelled as he two prepared to unleash hell.

The Water Snake King was a bit hesitant, even more so when he saw Joe's casual demeanor and the others on the ship. Sadly, he knew it was too late to persuade them. Right now, he could only join in and hope for the best outcome.

'Hmph! Even if they've gotten stronger, it doesn't mean that they can easily survive the combined might of our attack!'

The Water Snake King thought as he opened his giant mouth and quickly collected a ball of toxic energies. Much like himself, the other brothers performed the same move; it seemed that they weren't going to give Rick, nor those on the ship, even the tiniest chance of survival.

In this instance, the sky on this part of the X Space darkened, almost as if their energies from the three brothers had changed the weather.

Evan looked at this with interest, not showing any signs of movement, but Joe merely clicked his teeth and spoke, "Che! I knew I'd have to step in; this guy should have just killed them all in one go."

Hearing Joe's words, Rick snorted from a distance but said nothing; he didn't strike because he knew that if things got rough, there would likely be a scene with one of them escaping. However, now that they were all preparing for such an attack, they wouldn't escape separately.

'I can now kill them in one blow…' Rick thought as his arm glowed in a dazzling light that centered around the tip of the spear as he stood atop the ocean.

On the deck of the ship, Joe now faced the direction of the massive water snake brothers with his arc shield raised, ready to take on the full brunt.

As if provoked by Joe's and Rick's manner, the three brothers roared at the same time as they unleashed their terrifying attacks, "Arrogant humans, die to our Poisonous Smog!"

The oceans shook as a toxic energy blast fired towards the ship from their mouths with their shouts. They joined into a combined attack that encompassed all within the area, aiming to put an end to all things.