Survival Arena

Chapter 68: Chapter 68 Battle with the Crocodile

"What's the matter? You really don't recognize me?"

Chu Ge raised his eyebrows, smiling as he saw Gu Tianjiao's expression—how exhilarating it was for him.

Gu Tianjiao landed in front of him, stretching out a claw to pat his face, and exclaimed in amazement, "You actually managed to turn things around with a Survival Entity Experience Scroll, unbelievable. How did you survive?"

Chu Ge gave her a look, saying, "Do you think I can't survive out in the wilderness on my own?"

Gu Tianjiao shook her head, trying hard to adjust her mood.

She even felt a bit jealous of Chu Ge.

This was only his fourth Survival Competition!

His Survival Entity was already nearing adulthood!

An adult Male Lion was a top predator, and setting aside the Survival Skills in the Survival Arena, there weren't many land animals that could defeat an adult Male Lion.

"Let's skip the nonsense. What are your plans?"

Chu Ge shook his head, saying that this time, the Survival Competition had seven days, which seemed like plenty of time, but Shennongjia was too vast.

If Survivors wanted to hide, it was very likely that he'd gain nothing in these seven days.

Gu Tianjiao sized him up with a meaningful expression, "You're not the undercover agent from the lone faction, are you?"

A jolt went through Chu Ge's heart, but he kept a calm exterior and laughed, saying, "I wish I were; then I wouldn't have to guess who the undercover agent is and could just kill at will."

"Is that so? Don't tell the other Survivors about your previous experience. Usually, Survivors who gain great benefits from a Survival Entity Experience Scroll face increased difficulty in their next Survival Competition," Gu Tianjiao said with a half-smile.

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Chu Ge patted her head with a slap, just like he used to pat Big Hair, and scolded her playfully, "You're so smart, how have you survived until now? 'The taller tree in the forest catches the most wind,' you know? I can only tell you, you guessed wrong. I'm not an undercover."

Gu Tianjiao almost fell to the ground from such a pat.

This guy was so strong!

The angry Gu Tianjiao immediately pounced on Chu Ge, scratching him in a playful frenzy, not exerting much force, just frolicking.

After fooling around for a while, the two decided to act separately.

They cooperated previously because they had opponents they couldn't overcome alone, but not now.

It wasn't just Chu Ge who was getting stronger; Gu Tianjiao had also significantly improved her strength.

This was exactly to Chu Ge's liking. Roaming Shennongjia alone, he planned to wreak havoc!

The two walked off in opposite directions.

As Gu Tianjiao walked, she kept looking back, her eyes filled with complex emotions as she gazed upon his majestic silhouette.

For some reason, Chu Ge suddenly seemed to shine a little brighter in her eyes.

Indescribable, inexpressible.

Would this guy become one of the top figures on the leaderboard in the future?

...

Chu Ge walked through the woods leisurely, as if strolling through the mountains.

Shennongjia was vast, with mountains, water, natural defenses, and tourist attractions at the edges, but the heart of it was a no-man's land.

There were many legends here, but perhaps the most famous was the Shennongjia Wildman.

In Shennongjia, countless wild animals roamed, and such an environment could cause certain troubles for Survivors.

They could disguise themselves as wild animals to confuse each other.

But Chu Ge couldn't disguise himself; there were no African Lions in Shennongjia.

It was his first visit to Shennongjia, and he was in a relaxed mood, wanting to take in the sights first.

He continued on.

Leaving the woods behind, in front of him was a large lake, its surface glowing red, thanks to the maple forest nearby.

Under the blue sky, the red lake and forest were as beautiful as a painting.

Chu Ge was stunned by such beauty.

He walked slowly to the lake's edge; the water wasn't clear, but he could see some fish swimming near the surface.

"The landscapes of Great Huaxia are truly more beautiful," Chu Ge marveled, then leaned over, ready to drink.

Just then, he caught a glimpse of ripples on the surface of the lake not far away, heading towards him.

Whoosh—

The water surface exploded, and Chu Ge instinctively leaped backward.

He was all too familiar with this scene!

He often saw it when crossing rivers in the African Savannah!

There was a crocodile in the lake!

His hind limbs had just brushed past the crocodile's gaping maw, escaping injury.

Once he landed, he scrutinized the crocodile closely.

It was a behemoth!

On par with an adult Nile Crocodile from Africa.

Nearly six meters in length, its body clad in dark scale armor, with black keratinous protrusions that made it look all the more fearsome.

An Estuarine Crocodile!

Also known as a Saltwater Crocodile!

The largest crocodile species in the modern world and the biggest reptile on earth.

The Saltwater Crocodile eyed Chu Ge with a look of annoyance in its eyes.

Chu Ge exclaimed in admiration, "Can Saltwater Crocodiles survive in freshwater?"

The Saltwater Crocodile grunted, "None of your damn business."

"So cocky, huh? Believe it or not, I could spread the word to beware the Saltwater Crocodile in the lake and starve you to death."

"You..."

The Saltwater Crocodile was infuriated; crocodiles might be terrifying, but it was hard for them to hunt on land except in dense wetlands with thick grass where they could conceal their bodies.

Although Shennongjia was lush, hiding its massive body would be a challenge.

Even if the Saltwater Crocodile was confident, it couldn't be sure it could catch land animals.

Chu Ge said with a smile, "Tell me what animals are in your camp, and I'll keep it a secret for you."

The Saltwater Crocodile fell silent.

It was five meters away from Chu Ge, contemplating whether it could bite him in one swift move.

"To be frank, I'm an undercover agent from your side. I need to understand the species of your members to facilitate my subsequent actions. With your hunting methods, you're definitely not suited for undercover work. That's why I'm willing to negotiate with you," Chu Ge said with a profound meaning.

He didn't sound very serious and deliberately put on an inscrutable front, keeping the Saltwater Crocodile guessing.

The Saltwater Crocodile snorted, "You think I'm a fool, or do you think you're very clever?"

Chu Ge chuckled and started to circle around the Saltwater Crocodile.

The Saltwater Crocodile also brimmed with confidence, staying by the lake waiting for Chu Ge to attack.

A crocodile's biting force was terrifying. In the water, it would perform a death roll, using its body to twist and tear its enemies to shreds.

On shore, Chu Ge just needed to be careful not to get bitten.

"Wow! That's a huge crocodile! Dude, let's team up and kill it!"

A voice filled with excitement came from behind; Chu Ge glanced over and saw the big turtle from his own camp appearing behind him.

This big turtle had sturdy limbs like four pillars, with a high and rounded shell adorned with many protuberances, resembling thick armor. It was roughly seventy to eighty centimeters in length, overall earth-colored, looking very much like a large rock.

Chu Ge recognized this kind of turtle.

A Sulcata Tortoise, the third largest land turtle in the world.

This tortoise looked formidable and was more agile than other turtles.

The Saltwater Crocodile laughed scornfully, "You, a turtle, also want to kill me?"

As soon as the Sulcata Tortoise heard this, it charged in fury straight toward the crocodile.

Picking up speed, it barrelled along like a rolling boulder, unstoppable.

As it neared the Saltwater Crocodile, it suddenly leaped up, drawing its limbs and head inside its shell, and the heavy shell slammed onto the Saltwater Crocodile's back.

Chu Ge's eyes widened. What kind of move was this?

Turtles could play like this?

The Saltwater Crocodile turned its head and bit down on the turtle.

The voice of the Sulcata Tortoise came from inside the shell, "Simba! What are you dawdling for? Get him!"