"Boom," the massive sand dune finally exploded, and the Marsh Stalker managed to dig its way out from the rubble. At this point, the Lurker covered itself with small particles of sand, which stuck to its body due to its sticky secretions, forming blotches and made the Lurker appear even more revolting. Not only that, but its suckers used for capturing prey were also full of yellow sand. The fleshy suckers, without any scales covering their surface, were now infiltrated by the sand particles. The coarse grains rubbed against the tender meat of the suckers with each movement, every friction, caused it more agony.