The other sandworms, aside from the one Beyond faced, weren't S-level either, so only stronger fighters could handle them.
It made sense, considering they had just stepped onto the edge of the Dark Continent, a place that's basically the frontier of frontiers.
Encountering an S-class monster and a bunch of A-class creatures right after landing was already shocking enough.
That's when Larry realized he'd misunderstood the V5 soldiers' abilities.
Their success in bringing back dangerous creatures wasn't just luck; it was the result of serious effort.
Honestly, anyone weaker wouldn't even qualify to face these disasters.
Take the swarm of sandworms they were dealing with now; these relatively ordinary creatures alone could stop countless people from all six continents.
V5 soldiers can venture deeper inside and face all sorts of disasters, but their strength levels, "one, six, three", just aren't enough on their own.
They have to rely on high-tech weapons, like the poor man's rose or other powerful gear, to push a little further into this S-class territory filled with A-class monsters as common as dogs.
That's bad news for everyone else; it means their goal to bring hope and conquer the continent is going to be even harder.
But for Larry, the situation was different.
In fact, he hoped the creatures on the Dark Continent were even stronger and the disasters more varied.
That way, he could breed higher-level and more diverse Pokemon.
Especially now that he had Kyogre, he no longer worried about his own safety.
Suddenly, without warning, the sandworm in front of him, which had been standing still, bent its massive body and lunged forward.
Its huge mouth, full of sharp, terrifying teeth, snapped straight at Larry.
The stinky mouthparts were coated with blood, showing the sandworm had recently eaten something.
On this continent, the phrase "the weak get eaten by the strong" wasn't just a saying; it was the brutal truth.
Without strength, you were destined to become prey.
The sandworm was enormous; its mouth was about the size of a car and could swallow several people in one bite.
Facing the menacing sandworm, Larry's lips curled into a slight smirk as his body swayed and then vanished in an instant.
Moments later, he reappeared right in front of the sandworm, his right hand shaped into a claw crackling with intense dark aura.
This shadowy aura clung to his hand, rising and falling with each breath.
The black claws looked razor-sharp, seemingly indestructible and capable of tearing anything apart with ease.
Although Larry often let's his Pokemon take the lead in battle, that doesn't mean his own strength is lacking.
After tasting countless delicacies, his physical power had reached an S+ level.
Just based on sheer strength alone, Larry could easily be called the strongest person across the six continents.
However, since the resources from the Six Continents didn't contribute much to his growth, he shifted his focus to creatures from the Dark Continent.
Throughout the fight, he remained fused with one Pokemon: the fruity shedinja.
While the cicada's main role was to place a blood lock on him, granting him immortality, it also allowed him to use its unique abilities.
Right now, Larry was channeling the ghost-type move, Shadow Claw.
"Tear!"
The sharp shadow claws sliced through the sandworm's thick spectral thief like paper.
The sandworm's once-proud defense shattered effortlessly under Larry's attack.
The claws cut through the air with a distinct sound, leaving a bright red slash across the monster's body.
Suddenly, the sandworm's upper half collapsed, its massive bulk crushing a deep pit into the beach.
Blood gushed like a fountain from the wound, and the creature was split clean in two.
This decisive strike was a stark contrast to the prolonged struggles others faced.
But the battle wasn't over yet; the upper half of the sandworm writhed in the sand pit, still very much alive.
Larry wasn't surprised by this; in fact, he expected it.
Creatures from the Dark Continent were known for their incredible resilience, much like the chimera ants he had encountered before.
Sandworms can survive for an entire day even if cut in half, but only a headshot can truly kill them.
Larry's fingers curled slightly, as if pulling an invisible thread, and then unseen slashes struck the sandworm's head.
"Tsk tsk tsk!"
The sound came in quick succession, like a massive axe repeatedly striking the creature's huge head, turning it into a pulpy mess.
The restless half of the body finally went still; it was clearly dead.
Despite the loud noise, no one else seemed to notice because the entire battlefield was filled with the sounds of combat.
Only Beyond and a few others kept an eye on Larry's side, but they weren't surprised; instead, they fought even harder.
It seemed many on the ship hadn't fully grasped Larry's strength before, but after this voyage, everyone understood just how exaggerated his power really was.
If Larry had taken more time to finish off the sandworm, that would've been surprising.
Soon after Larry's attack, two more sandworms fell with heavy thuds.
"Boom! Boom!"
Ging was the one who took them down.
Since Larry and Beyond were busy facing two powerful sandworms, Ging had to "pick off the weaker ones."
He chose two of the remaining sandworms to practice on first.
For these A-level creatures, Ging's idea of "practice" was no exaggeration; it was more about carefully observing every aspect of the sandworms during the fight so the battle wouldn't end too quickly.
After Ging, more and more sandworms were knocked down one after another, like dominoes falling in sequence.
When the last sandworm collapsed with a loud "Bang!" a cloud of dust rose, signaling the complete destruction of the sandworm group.
Some sandworms had already started retreating after being defeated.
Though not very intelligent, they knew when they were at a disadvantage.
But some people wondered, who would let the sandworms escape?
Others managed to kill their targets but allowed the creatures to flee after long battles.
What kind of face would they save?
So, whether intentional or not, no sandworm ultimately got away.
Though it took more effort, Beyond didn't object and accepted it.
In a place like the Dark Continent, caution is crucial.
That's true, but decisions still need to be made based on the situation at hand.
Although these sandworms are strong, their team is more than capable of taking them down; it's just a matter of time.
Beyond's approach has proven to be spot on.
Instead of holding back aura, it's better to go all out and finish off the enemy.
There are three main reasons for this.
First, if you kill the opponent, you gain more; these creatures' bodies have value.
Letting them escape means no reward at all.