Chapter 52

In ancient times, when humans were still known as hominids, they were the earliest form of humans who had just evolved from apes. At that time, the rulers of the land were the various fierce beasts in the forests, such as wolves, tigers, and leopards. Even if a group of hominids went out in a dozen or more, they might not be able to kill these beasts, and often suffered heavy casualties.

The first weapon of the hominids was a stone, which came from the instinct of monkeys. Hominids would throw stones to attack distant targets. Over time, stones evolved into bone spears and stone spears, which could be held in the hand. Thus, hominids gained the means to compete with the various beasts in the forest. With their collective action, hominids became the most powerful creatures.

Therefore, Lin Bei believed that the ability to use weapons was the greatest difference between humans and animals, representing the gap in intelligence between the two. Without weapons, a hominid could not defeat a wolf, but with weapons, a hominid could kill a wolf.

Moreover, it depended on who was using the weapon. For Lin Bei now, having a weapon made a world of difference. Without a weapon, it was very difficult for him to kill prey, and he had few effective methods. But with a weapon, Lin Bei could simply swing it and smash the prey to pieces. His strength was comparable to that of a giant elephant, and any prey hit by Lin Bei would either die or be severely injured. This was the source of Lin Bei's confidence, as his snake body was incredibly powerful, and he truly had no natural enemies.

Surrounded by a group of beasts, the most threatening to Lin Bei were the wolf pack and the jackal pack. He could ignore the birds in the sky, as his current size was too large for them to grab, and if they dared to land, Lin Bei could kill them instantly.

The speed of his shedding on the Azure Dragon stone increased, and Lin Bei felt a sense of relief as the final layer of old skin fell off, marking the end of this shedding. Once he dealt with these animals, Lin Bei could rest and recuperate.

With a flick of his tail, Lin Bei wrapped a large wooden club around it. After being processed by the hunters, this club was five meters long and twenty centimeters in diameter, with a grip at the top for easy handling. The club was made of zhe wood, which the hunters said was extremely hard and durable, making it the best choice for furniture. It was also very heavy, with a weight of over 300 kilograms for a club of this length.

Such a weight would require a strongman to lift, but for Lin Bei, it was as easy as picking up a blade of grass. Combined with his own strength, he could easily kill a wolf, or even a dinosaur with one strike.

This was Lin Bei's first weapon, and he had a larger one, over ten meters long, which could probably split mountains and rocks. However, Lin Bei was currently in a weakened state and could not use it due to its weight.

With the wooden club in his tail, Lin Bei felt even more confident. What could a metal head or iron legs withstand against his club? There was no point in reasoning with these wild wolves, so Lin Bei charged directly at them.

The alpha wolf let out a fierce howl, filled with determination. It might have known that this was the best time to kill Lin Bei, so it began to rally the pack.

At the same time, the one-eyed jackal king let out a low growl, which seemed to harmonize with the alpha wolf's growl. Then, the growls continued, and the jackals leaped through the forest, forming a loose circle around Lin Bei. The jackal king's combat instincts were much higher, and because of the young jackals, they were mortal enemies. Thus, the jackal king took advantage of the wolf king's attack to issue the command to attack. The sounds of wolves howling and jackals growling were enough to sap one's will to fight, as animals were far more skilled at using sound to intimidate than humans.

At this moment, Lin Bei still had the presence of mind to notice other animals. The clouded leopard had moved closer, and the birds in the sky had flown lower, ready to strike. Their target was not necessarily Lin Bei; it could be a jackal or a wolf. Whoever was on the verge of death would face a gruesome end.

The wolf pack had already reached Lin Bei.

Seven wild wolves roared, their massive jaws open, revealing sharp fangs. They leaped with great force, attacking Lin Bei from seven different directions. If Lin Bei was bitten, the wolves would hold on tightly, a highly effective group tactic. Lin Bei had been bitten several times by a pack of wolves before.

Lin Bei lay on the ground to balance himself, and with a sudden swing of his tail, the large club flew through the air.

Buzz...

The sound of the club cutting through the air indicated how fast Lin Bei was swinging it.

In a confrontation, the brave one wins. The wolves, in mid-air, had no way to avoid the club, so it made direct contact with one of them.

This wolf didn't even have time to cry out. Under the immense force, its body exploded as if a bomb had gone off inside it. The blood mist had barely spread when the second wolf's body exploded.

Lin Bei's single swing killed three wolves, but the other four had already pounced on him, including the alpha wolf, which bit down with its fangs.

This time, Lin Bei had no scales to protect him. The bite caused him to cry out in pain, and his body almost curled up. However, Lin Bei was prepared. He coiled his body and rolled, striking with the club without mercy. The position was where the alpha wolf was, and if it stayed for a moment, Lin Bei would have smashed it to pieces.

The alpha wolf leaped away, its claws tearing a large chunk of flesh from Lin Bei's body. Lin Bei changed his swing to a horizontal strike, which was much faster than the alpha wolf's leap. Just as the alpha wolf leaped away, the club struck it, but because of the change in direction, the force was weaker. The alpha wolf was thrown five to six meters away but did not explode, and it was unclear if it was dead.

With the alpha wolf defeated, Lin Bei lowered his head, ignoring the wolf fur, and bit down on another wolf. He shook its neck to increase the bite force and then threw it to the ground, where it was smashed to pieces. The other two wolves were also killed by Lin Bei's rolling.

The battle with the wolves was quick, lasting no more than ten seconds. The result was that all seven wolves were dead, and the alpha wolf was motionless. Lin Bei had several new wounds, each as large as a bowl. If he were a human, he would have died, but fortunately, Lin Bei was a giant snake. The wounds, though seemingly fatal, were not too serious. He could feel the flesh contracting, accelerating the clotting process, a testament to the snake's remarkable healing ability.

At this moment, the jackal pack finally arrived.

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