The Great Dream God

On the vast sea, the waves were surging, as if it was the roar of a symphony of nature. Meng Jin was alone facing a terrifying giant snake, a sea beast that was dozens of feet long, with scales gleaming with cold silver light. Its eyes were like two burning rubies, staring at Meng Jin fiercely, and every time it twisted its huge body, it stirred up waves, as if it wanted to disrupt the order between heaven and earth.

Meng Jin, holding a sharp spear, showed no fear, his eyes were firm and resolute. After a thrilling battle, the giant snake finally fell, its body rolled on the sea, and the waves it raised were like a white screen, covering half of the sky. The death of the giant snake represented a smooth return to Meng Jin!

However, the glory of victory did not last long. Not far away, the captain witnessed all this, with greed flashing in his eyes, and that greed was like a hungry wolf in the dark night, which could not be concealed. He stared at the corpse of the giant snake. The huge and rich flesh was a symbol of wealth, power, and desire for him. He began to think about how to take this behemoth for himself. The fire of greed in his heart burned fiercely, and he was just waiting for the right time to challenge Meng Jin and fight for the spoils that did not belong to him.

The captain rushed into people's sight like a gust of wind, his steps were hurried and firm, as if every step was on the tense drumbeat. His face was pale, his brows were furrowed, and his eyes flashed with unquestionable determination. His rapid breathing created a tense atmosphere in the air, and the map tightly held in his hand seemed to reveal some unknown secrets. Facing the remains of the huge snake in front of him, he tried his best to persuade the three stunned discoverers, with pleading and majesty in his words, hoping that they would hand over the mysterious remains to him for disposal.

The captain stood on the deck, leaning on the rudder with one hand and waving the map with the other, his face full of determination and confidence. He looked at Meng Jin, Ximen Yue, and Wang Wu who were all puzzled, and said with unquestionable determination: "I say, this thing is nothing but a useless burden to you. Why don't you let it go and give it to me, and let me deal with it?" He pointed at the monster looming on the sea. It was a legendary sea beast, terrifying and mysterious.

"All you need to do is stand on my ship and lend me a hand to slay this monster that threatens our route. According to the rules of the ocean, it belongs to whoever's ship slays it. This is not only an honor, but also a responsibility."

Meng Jin's response was resounding, his eyes were firm and fearless, as if he was looking through the disputes in front of him and looking directly at the scales of justice. He said word by word: "What you said is nothing more than talking in a dream. Every inch of our prey, every drop of its fur, every drop of its blood, was obtained by us at the risk of our lives, among thorns and beasts. This is not just prey, but also a testimony of our sweat and courage. We can't let it go easily."

Meng Jin's eyes swept over the crowd, and his voice was deep and powerful, like an echo in a valley: "Transactions must be fair. One hand pays, the other hand delivers, this is our ironclad principle. We only ask for a fair market price, and we are not greedy or take the excess. This is not a matter of greed, but a matter of dignity and principle. We respect our own labor and the rules of the transaction."

The tough lines on the captain's resolute face were now more and more tense. He saw that the peace talks were hopeless and was determined to take more radical measures. His eyes were like burning fire, staring straight at the giant snake. In its body was a core coveted by everyone. It was a legendary treasure with immeasurable value. The core was like a star falling into the deep sea, bright and mysterious, attracting every greedy eye. It represented not only endless gold and silver treasures, but also a symbol of power, a power that could subvert fate. The captain's fingers curled slightly, as if he had already grasped the brilliant wealth. In his chest, desire rose like a gust of wind, blazing and unstoppable. At this moment, he was willing to use force to shake the world, just for the core that could exchange for the prosperity of the world. Even if there were mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead, it could not extinguish the burning desire in his heart.

The captain's order exploded on the deck like thunder, and his eyes were like the cold north wind, piercing people's hearts. "If you insist on not giving up the vital core, then this ship will become your burial place!" His words contained unquestionable determination, and every word was like the impact of iron chains, echoing in every corner of the cabin.

The waves violently hit the side of the ship, as if responding to the captain's majesty. The ship's hull under the sunlight reflected a cold and hard metallic luster, but at this moment it seemed so ruthless. The captain's figure cast a long shadow in the sunlight, like a waving sword, pointing directly at the other party's heart. His fingers tightly grasped the steering wheel, and the strength seemed to be able to crush the hard rock, indicating that he would never allow anyone to challenge his authority.

"Today, either you hand over the core, or you stay here and sink your life into the deep sea with this ship." The captain's voice was low and firm, like the undercurrent in the depths of the ocean, which could not be ignored. At this moment, the air on the ship seemed to freeze, and all eyes were focused on this life-and-death contest. No one dared to speak out to break the tense silence.

Meng Jin faced the challenge with a determined look in his eyes, without a trace of hesitation or fear. His chest was as strong as an iron wall, as if no difficulty could shake his determination. The captain, an experienced navigator, sensed Meng Jin's determination and instantly pulled out a sharp blade from his belt. The sharp edge shone in the sun, like the danger in the depths of the ocean, silent but deadly.

The sailors around them had their muscles tensed, like springs ready to explode. They took out their weapons from their waists and cabins, spears, knives, fishing nets and even sticks. These common seafaring tools became sharp weapons for battle at this moment. Their faces were full of determination and their eyes were burning with fighting spirit, as if telling the world that they would defend their ships and companions to the death.

The howling sea breeze and the waves hitting the hull seemed to foreshadow the coming storm. The tense atmosphere in the air was almost cutting, and a fierce conflict seemed to be pulled by an invisible fuse. Just a spark was enough to detonate the whole scene.

On the deck in the storm, a group of rugged sailors roared, their voices were as deafening as the roaring waves. "Kill him!" They brandished their swords, their eyes flashing with wildness, as if ignited by greed and anger. "Throw his body into the deep sea, let the sharks enjoy it, and let his bones become food for the fish!" Their faces were filled with hideous smiles, as if they could see the imagined scene, their enemy being ruthlessly devoured at the bottom of the sea.

"That core should belong to us!" They pointed to the distance, where endless wealth and power were hidden. "We have worked hard to drift in this vast ocean, why can he compete with us? Just because he dared to bargain on our territory?" Their shouts echoed in the sea breeze, and every word was full of provocation to authority and indignation against injustice.