Xue Yang has been watching the proceedings, casually taking out a crab whenever it gets too close. So this is the big bad guy they are supposed to battle? He did say he wanted bigger fish. This certainly seemed to fall into that category. With Lightning's blade in hand, he definitely isn't afraid to go after the belly of the beast. He's always been fearless and so he slices at any tendril that comes his way as he aims for the belly of the beast.