Chapter 99

Every swing of the massive tail posed a great threat to Xiao Hai. The speed of the Purus crocodile was incredibly fast, and there were several times when Xiao Hai failed to dodge its attacks, getting hit squarely by the tail.

Each hit left him with torn skin and the feeling that his bones might have broken. The psychological impact was just as severe. Fortunately, Xiao Hai's mental fortitude was even stronger than his physical strength; otherwise, he would have already collapsed.

Xiao Hai managed to hit the Purus crocodile over ten times, and each hit had some effect, but to be honest, it did not cause any substantial damage. The Purus crocodile seemed to be covered in a layer of armor, making it incredibly tough.

This prehistoric monster, with skin that had evolved over millions of years, was likely impervious even to bullets. More importantly, its eight to nine-ton body had an astonishing ability to neutralize external impacts.

Xiao Hai's situation was awkward. He could hit the crocodile ten times without any effect, but if the Purus crocodile hit him once, he would be in excruciating pain. If not for the protection of the Dragon Spirit Pearl, he would already be dead.

However, there was one thing Xiao Hai had not anticipated: the dragon scales! They not only increased his strength by more than double but also emitted a faint golden light that helped him resist the Purus crocodile's attacks to the maximum extent.

But merely defending was not enough; Xiao Hai could not find an effective way to attack.

The Purus crocodile grew even more aggressive, and several times it knocked Xiao Hai down. If not for his fierce resistance and the protection of the dragon scales, the crocodile's terrifying teeth would have already crushed every joint in his body.

But this could not go on forever!

At this point, Xiao Hai was covered in injuries, a sight too gruesome to bear. The healing speed of the Dragon Spirit Pearl was far from keeping up with the rate of his injuries.

Although the Dragon Spirit Pearl was incredibly powerful, it was not omnipotent.

The rain gradually stopped, and the heavy rain that had lasted for days finally showed signs of ceasing.

The Purus crocodile became even more agitated, not only in its movements but also in its speed and ferocity. It swung its tail again, and this time Xiao Hai was prepared, sidestepping to avoid it. However, unexpectedly, the crocodile used its left front limb to slash at Xiao Hai's left leg with great force.

Xiao Hai let out a scream and rolled away. His chest was protected by the dragon scales, but his leg was not. The crocodile's slash caused blood to spurt out, and the depth of the wound was shocking.

Immediately, the massive body of the Purus crocodile charged forward, ramming into Xiao Hai's chest with great force.

Xiao Hai was thrown into the air like a kite with a broken string. He landed heavily on the ground, and when he struggled to stand up again, his body swayed, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

The crocodile's attack had caused internal injuries. If not for the protection of the dragon scales, this blow would have been fatal.

Xiao Hai's mouth was filled with blood, and his body, legs, and back were covered in wounds and blood. He had become a blood-soaked figure.

He, the great King Xiao, had fought countless battles, and the most intense one was against the golden eagle couple. But compared to the current battle, that one was only half as brutal. The severity of Xiao Hai's injuries was indescribable.

The prehistoric beast—the Purus crocodile before him—was invincible in the Mesozoic era, preying on dinosaurs. Even with Xiao Hai's formidable strength, he was no match for it.

"Die... crocodile... I'll skin you and make a bag out of your hide..." Xiao Hai spat out another mouthful of blood, but he said these words with determination.

The indomitable Xiao Hai!

Even with his body covered in injuries and in excruciating pain, as long as he had a breath left, he would fight to the end!

The fearless Xiao Hai!

Even if he was no match for the crocodile, if he was provoked, he would still curse it!

If I can't beat you, can't I at least curse you?

However, the Purus crocodile did not press its advantage. It lay there, its terrifying eyes fixed on Xiao Hai, and it panted heavily through its nose.

Was it tired? It didn't seem so! The Purus crocodile's massive body and swift, agile movements had long made Xiao Hai realize that it possessed enormous energy. It could probably fight for a day and a night without feeling fatigued.

The rain had completely stopped!

The Dragon Spirit Pearl had slightly recovered its energy, and Xiao Hai roared, "Die!"

He launched an attack, but as soon as he reached the crocodile, the dreaded tail swung out, once again sending Xiao Hai flying far away.

Xiao Hai staggered to his feet... He had forgotten how many times he had been knocked down and how many times he had stood up again. A bone in his body was broken, but so what? Compared to his other injuries, this one was relatively minor.

At least, he could still stand!

The indomitable Xiao Hai!

There was not a single drop of rain... What flowed down his face and body was blood!

The crocodile was restless, moving back and forth slowly, and it emitted a terrifying sound from its nose.

Restless? What was it worried about?

Although Xiao Hai could not directly communicate with the Purus crocodile, he could sense its emotions.

Why would a species that had no natural enemies except its own kind be anxious?

Xiao Hai clenched his fists, his most powerful weapon, and he took a step toward the crocodile.

Yes, his strength was inferior to the crocodile's, but he was still alive and could still fight! If he could fight, he would!

The indomitable Xiao Hai!

As the human approached, the Purus crocodile actually began to retreat!

What was going on? It had always been in the dominant position, and Xiao Hai had not caused it any significant harm. Why was it retreating?

Xiao Hai's vision was as sharp as his mind, and he suddenly noticed a change in the crocodile's skin:

Originally brown, it was now turning white!

A chameleon? Did the Purus crocodile have the ability to change color?

Xiao Hai looked up at the sky; there was no rain... Hmm? From the moment the rain started to lessen, the Purus crocodile became restless... What had Dage said? "As long as you keep a distance from the lake, you are absolutely safe"...

A flash of insight struck him, and he laughed, "You damn crocodile, you can't stay out of the water for too long!"

He laughed so hard that blood spurted out, but he didn't care. He knew he had found the Purus crocodile's greatest weakness!

Yes, he was right; this was the Purus crocodile's greatest weakness!

The massive size of this prehistoric species was an adaptive strategy, but even the largest individuals could face unforeseen events. Specialized evolution posed a problem: these species became overly dependent on their environment, and once the environment was destroyed, they would be the first to go extinct.

No matter how strong the Purus crocodile was, it could not withstand the forces of nature!

As the environment changed, most of them went extinct, and only a few managed to survive by entering the ocean. This originally amphibious species began to fear the land, spending more and more time in the water, gradually losing the ability to stay on land for long periods.

However, even in the ocean, they remained invincible. When their bodies came into contact with seawater, they produced a special odor that marine creatures could detect from a distance, causing them to avoid being preyed upon.

This often left the Purus crocodile in a state of hunger, forcing them to risk coming ashore to hunt again.

They had to capture their prey quickly and return to the water as soon as possible; otherwise, staying on land for too long would cause them to suffocate and die.

This hunting habit made them run faster on land.

The six-legged Purus crocodile before Xiao Hai was not a natural evolution but a birth defect. It had two extra legs compared to its peers. However, this deformity became its greatest advantage as it grew, turning the extra legs into strong, normal legs.

The six-legged Purus crocodile could run twice as fast as its peers!

A few Purus crocodiles managed to survive by hiding in the ocean, narrowly escaping the catastrophic events on land, but one characteristic never changed:

Their own kind—always their greatest and most terrifying enemy!

They attacked each other in the most brutal ways, feasting on the bodies of their defeated peers. Over the long years, this terrifying species, hidden in the depths of the ocean, became fewer and fewer due to the constant wars among themselves.

The once invincible species of the Mesozoic era, which had already survived in small numbers, was gradually killed off by their own kind...

Until only this last six-legged Purus crocodile remained!

It had no opponents and no companions, not even one! For the Purus crocodile, the concept of companions never existed.

It could no longer reproduce and could not continue the species.

Humans believed that the Purus crocodile had gone extinct millions of years ago, but no one knew that they had survived for millions of years. Now, they were truly on the brink of extinction!

The six-legged Purus crocodile had come to the mountain lake in Dengyun Mountain by chance. By this time, it was already in its old age and had settled there, never leaving again.

If Xiao Hai had encountered a younger Purus crocodile, could he have lasted this long?

The six-legged Purus crocodile had thought it could easily eat its prey, but it had encountered an indomitable human! Once the rain stopped, its special lifestyle quickly affected it, and it could no longer stay on land!

Its breathing became labored, and its skin turned a pale white mixed with brown, which was its greatest fear.

Run, run to the lake quickly, and forget about the prey. In the lake, it would still be its world.

But would Xiao Hai let it run? After all the trouble it had caused him, it wanted to run away?

Not a chance!

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