CHAPTER 501: CHAPTER 492: THE BIG BOSS 10

Once upon a time on Earth, humans had the lowest combat power in nature, and countless creatures like lions, tigers, and black bears could kill humans. Yet, humans relied on their intellect to stand at the top of the food chain!

In this world, humans are still the most intelligent creatures in nature and also possess combat power on par with top predators. Well, although it’s a group fight against one, it’s still a demonstration of wisdom.

There’s no reason why intelligent humans on Earth wouldn’t fear beasts, but once they gain combat power here, they become afraid. Thinking of this, Shuangshuang looked at the forest ahead, still cautious and respectful, but no longer fearful, instead feeling a surge of impulse to conquer this jungle!

Lifting her head, Shuangshuang’s legs no longer trembling, she took big strides into the jungle, but she stopped after just one step. Because a large clump of weeds grew in front of her; who knows what might be inside? It would be quite a scene if she stepped in carelessly.

Tie and Ben saw Shuangshuang’s awkward stop after walking in with head held high, trying to suppress their laughter as they went forward. Tie used a stick to beat the bushes ahead, driving away insects and snakes, and then cleared a path through the weeds so everyone could proceed.

Shuangshuang coughed awkwardly, blushing a bit, then naturally followed behind Father Tie and Leader Ben. As she walked, Shuangshuang communicated with the big gift pack in her mind, ensuring she wouldn’t get her directions wrong.

Although she knew the directions to edible plants, once Shuangshuang entered the jungle filled with towering giant trees, she quickly lost her sense of direction, unable to distinguish between east, south, west, and north. Without guidance from the big gift pack, who knows where she’d lead the Hunting Team.

While Shuangshuang focused on communicating with the big gift pack to ensure they were heading the right way, Ben and Tie, who were clearing the path ahead, suddenly turned back and made a hush sound.

Everyone immediately held their breath, even slowing their breathing. In front, Tie and Ben kneeled down with one knee on the ground, pressing their ears to the earth to listen carefully. After a long moment, they stood up. Ben turned with a serious expression and said, "The Earth King Beast is likely coming; quickly climb the trees!"

The Hunting Team members immediately embraced the nearby giant trees, climbing up quickly, scraping their way on the rough, protruding bark as if it were steep walls. Their speed was swift and their movements as agile as monkeys!

Shuangshuang was placed in the basket on Father Tie’s back, climbing the giant tree at a speed no less than anyone else’s. Everyone embraced a tree, climbing upwards. These trees were not only incredibly thick but also astonishingly tall, seeming to reach hundreds of meters high!

Tree roots, as thick as spiderwebs, crisscrossed on the ground, sprawling in all directions. Some roots were as high as half a house, showing just how robust these giant trees’ root systems were—no wonder they could grow so tall without toppling.

Shuangshuang clung to Tie’s neck, feeling herself ascending rapidly. A slight glance down made her dizzy; it was so high! Subconsciously, Shuangshuang pressed closer to Father Tie’s back, suddenly realizing she was slightly afraid of heights!

Seeing the ground becoming smaller, Shuangshuang thought they must be about twenty or thirty meters up by now. Yet, the Hunting Team kept climbing with undiminished speed, remaining composed and completely unbothered by the frightful height.

However, as Shuangshuang looked down, the distance felt greater and more terrifying. Though it was merely tree climbing, she felt the thrill akin to hanging off a cliff face.

Fortunately, Tie soon stopped, resting on a large branch of the giant tree with Shuangshuang on his back. This branch was enormous, providing a stable seat with no fear of falling off.

Just as everyone settled down, there came a series of loud clanging sounds from afar, as if a colossal creature was approaching. As the sound neared, even the ground trembled.

Small pebbles bounced on the ground from the tremors, yet the creature remained unseen, indicating its immense size!

Shuangshuang’s heart tightened inexplicably—how aggressive could such a massive entity be? Was their hiding place safe? Her mind churned with countless thoughts as the sound grew closer. The people on the tree also felt the reverberating tremors.

Gradually, Shuangshuang saw something enormous, never before seen in her sight, approaching from afar, the Hunting Team never having hunted such a creature.

As it drew closer, Shuangshuang gradually discerned its full appearance.

Seeing this creature, Shuangshuang finally understood why everyone climbed so high—this strangely shaped creature was overwhelmingly huge. Shuangshuang estimated its length to be over twenty meters, with a towering height of more than ten meters!

The sight of this creature first reminded Shuangshuang of the terrifying monster Godzilla she saw in monster films as a child! Truthfully, this creature was as frightful as Godzilla from the sci-fi movies, for it was covered in long thorns.

The thorns looked exceedingly sharp, covering the beast from head to tail like spears, polished to a metallic sheen, appearing incredibly durable.

The creature’s body sides were lined with horizontally growing scales, which were more like rows of razor-sharp blades. These blades glinted coldly and, like the back thorns, appeared extremely sharp!

Indeed, these blade-like scales were sharp, slashing through all grass and immature trees, each as thick as a person, as the creature passed effortlessly!

Though everything appears smaller from above, the sight of this entity still instilled terror in Shuangshuang!

Something that looked like this—is it even a living being? It’s practically a walking arsenal! Shuangshuang seriously doubted if any creature in this world could rival this monster.

If this ferocious-looking entity were to attack the Power Tribe, could they escape? At this moment, Shuangshuang plunged into deep fear! She never imagined that such a terrifying entity could exist in this world!