A black serpent uncoiled from behind Zhang Lie's back. As it raised its head, waves of dark energy flooded the room. The serpent hissed and black ripples spread out from its body, corroding everything they touched.

Behind Yang Ze emerged a giant shark, opening its maw wide so everyone could see its rows upon rows of sharp teeth.

"Captain, here I come!" Yang Ze swung down with his greatsword, and the giant shark flicked its tail and launched itself toward Zhang Lie.

Zhang Lie didn't seem very concerned. He raised an arm and held Venombane horizontally in front of his chest. The serpent behind him coiled around his body. 

As the giant shark struck the serpent, its body dissolved...