Chapter 8

In the vast expanse of the Bohai Sea, most have tasted clams before. Typically, they're the size of a thumb, while larger ones can be as big as a palm. Yet, in this realm, there existed a breed known as the Giant Clam, also dubbed the Man-eating Clam, reaching a staggering 1.8 meters. However, the specimen before Serpens surpassed even these records.

Stupefied, Serpens beheld the colossal sea clam. "Luckily, it moves slowly, so I needn't fear it. If I stay behind, it can't threaten me," he reasoned, eyeing the creature determinedly. He calculated that devouring it could propel him to Level Three with the extracted Dragonic Force.

After some hesitation, Serpens stealthily approached the clam. Unmoving, it offered no resistance as he neared. Tentatively, he grasped its shell with his claw, but to no avail.

"Too solid, impenetrable," Serpens muttered, vexed by his failed attempts. Despite repeated strikes, the clam remained unaffected.

"The shell's too hard. I can't break it," Serpens la