diymy Chapter 440 - 431: The Giant Crocodile Attacks
Chapter 440 - 431: The Giant Crocodile Attacks
Reeds, swamps, wetlands... wetlands.
Suddenly, inspiration struck her.
This natural swamp usually harbored extremely dangerous animals, like crocodiles.
Crocodiles, crocodiles.
A long-lost memory finally resurfaced.
One year, in a certain month, on a certain day, her best friend insisted on dragging her to the zoo, saying it was to make up for childhood regrets.
While snacking and strolling around, her friend was in high spirits.
She was quite interested in some animals, like the peacock displaying its feathers, which they watched for the longest time.
They personally experienced the thrill of riding a rhino, feeling both excited and stimulated.
Observing the majestic Siberian tiger patrolling its territory, training cubs, exuding a fatherly aura.
What impressed her the most was watching through a large pane of tempered glass as crocodiles fought fiercely for a bloody pig leg.
They got a close look at the crocodile territory separated by a transparent glass wall, where three crocodile eggs lay quietly in a nest, close to the glass.
The crocodile eggs were silver-white with mottled gray-black spots, and each was about the size of the one in her hand. The zoo’s might be a bit smaller, but this was the land of fierce beasts, so it wouldn’t be surprising if the local crocodiles had mutated, producing larger eggs.
The shape and color were so similar that she couldn’t help but connect the two.
The brothers who returned said that these eggs were originally covered by straw and dead leaves and were discovered when the earliest female disciple accidentally fell.
They found over 200 eggs in total.
How many crocodiles must have laid those eggs?
Cheng Xiaoxiao suddenly felt a chill down her spine, unable to remain calm, her heart deeply uneasy, pounding uncontrollably.
She was just about to warn everyone to leave the place quickly when a brother on guard duty swiftly dashed out of the woods.
"This is not good, not good, those monkeys are chasing us again."
"What?"
"What happened?"
Everyone stood up, unable to accept this outcome; they had just escaped from the monkey pursuit, narrowly surviving, and yet that group of monkeys were chasing again.
It was like they were out to kill them all!
"What should we do?"
Everyone panicked; they didn’t have a raft now, and the other side of the river was another swamp, likely impassable.
The noise from deep in the woods grew closer, accompanied by sharp, grating cries.
"The monkeys can’t cross the river, let’s hide on the rocky shore on the other side,"
Someone suggested.
They really didn’t want to cross the river again, having done it several times already.
But there was no better option.
"Those with Dark Strength and above that aren’t injured, step forward to block the way; the rest, take shelter on the riverbank on the other side."
Yuan He ordered with a grim face; those relentless monkeys were ruining his mood.
"No way!"
Cheng Xiaoxiao suddenly shouted, drawing puzzled looks from those around her.
Suspicious eyes turned towards her.
"Little Brother Xiao, our combat power is no match for the monkeys right now, we can only temporarily lie low. I know you’re skilled and righteous, but we are a level short. Even those in the Void Realm couldn’t beat them, so don’t overextend yourself."
Wang Dao earnestly advised.
"That’s not what I mean. I just feel the reeds over there are more dangerous. I just thought of going over there, but instantly felt a sharp pain in my heart. This instinct has been accurate since I was a kid."
Cheng Xiaoxiao found a temporary excuse.
"Really, Brother Wang, these heart palpitations have saved me many times. Every time there’s a life threat, this feeling arises."
Cheng Xiaoxiao explained again to Wang Dao, who trusted her.
She also indirectly conveyed this idea to the others.
"Ha, can you alone fend off all the monkeys?"
Miss Xiao couldn’t help but mock.
Some disciples hesitated after hearing Cheng Xiaoxiao’s words. Sometimes fate seems ordained, and some people are inherently more sensitive to danger, receiving warnings in perilous situations.
"I’m serious."
Cheng Xiaoxiao said earnestly, with a serious and sincere expression.
"Can you tell us specifically what the danger is?"
She had her doubts, but could she say it?
She could only shake her head, "I’m not really sure either."
"Tch, who do you think you are, claiming to have the power of foresight, just causing trouble."
Miss Xiao never missed a chance to fan the flames, relishing any opportunity to ridicule her opponent.
Although everyone had their doubts, she was insignificant, and few took her words seriously.
After a brief pause, everyone chose to retreat to the opposite riverbank to hide.
After all, the monkeys were closing in fast.
Alas!
In this day and age, no one listens when you speak the truth.
Cheng Xiaoxiao stayed behind, prepared to confront the enemy, just watching the endless shadows drawing close, leaping among the branches, made her heart heavy.
If there was a massive group of crocodiles lurking in the swamp, they would be more dangerous than the monkeys.
She brought her thoughts back, staring at the exhausted crowd, sighing softly.
The furious monkeys, with their blood-red eyes, bared sharp claws, eyeing hungrily.
The crowd had only recovered about thirty to forty percent of their power, totally no match for the monkeys.
In such a critical situation, she had no choice but to adopt special measures.
She took out specially-made powder to apply to everyone’s weapons as much as possible.
This was a potent poison, lethal once it entered the bloodstream.
She didn’t want to put in so much effort only to have everyone die, failing the mission, missing out on the reward, and risking losing the previous reward as well—double losses.
"Hey, little brother, you had something this good, why not take it out sooner?"
A somewhat close brother jested.
"This was something my master left me for life-or-death situations. I won’t use it unless absolutely necessary, as the ingredients for the medicine are very rare and can’t be replicated."
Cheng Xiaoxiao briefly explained the reason.
"Then we are really benefiting from the little brother’s good fortune."
In a few words’ time, everyone faced off against the Giant Golden Monkey.
"Here they come!"
Everyone refocused and seized the opportunity to strike quickly.
The formation of seventy to eighty people formed a long arc, with those behind protected.
Those with lesser strength, the injured, the exhausted, and the female disciples from Danqing Peak all moved towards the other side of the river.
Cheng Xiaoxiao opened her mouth but ultimately didn’t stop them. Who knows what hasn’t happened yet?
Hopefully, she was just overthinking!
The bloody battle recommenced in the woods, more intense and fierce this time.
Their claws were incredibly sharp, their attacks accompanied by fierce winds, and they would crash into others or use stones and other natural objects for attacks.
It seemed monkeys, irrespective of the era, had a certain level of intelligence, using more sophisticated attack methods than general animals and being adept learners.
"Screech!"
An injured monkey let out a cry, its eyes turning red.
Ignoring the wound’s bleeding, it attacked again.
Cheng Xiaoxiao swiftly flung a pebble underfoot at the approaching monkey, which shredded the flying object with a swipe, turning to face Cheng Xiaoxiao’s cold, menacing long sword, and instantly losing half its head.