APTnovel Chapter 1709 1704: Three Beasts in Standoff
Chapter 1709 1704: Three Beasts in Standoff
"Hiss, hiss!"A sudden break through the earth!
The confronting eagle and silver-backed gorilla were both startled.
Another creature emerged from the ground.
A beast covered in hard Scale Armor crawled out from the earth.
Serpent-like but not a serpent.
Yet it indeed had no legs.
Its entire body was wrapped in earth-colored scale armor.
Su Chen was almost certain that it was a snake, but why did it feel so strange?
The whole body's 'patina' appearance truly made it hard to recall its original face.
The sudden emergence of this monster snake further solidified the already tense atmosphere.
Everyone cautiously sized it up, but no one made the first move.
However, the anxiety in the silver-backed gorilla's heart was stronger than ever.
The fruit tree was just within reach.
The monster snake appeared very close to the fruit tree, and judging by its direction, it was likely heading for the fruit tree.
After a moment of stalemate, the silver-backed gorilla couldn't hold back and started to edge closer to the fruit tree.
Though its movements were very slight, almost imperceptible.
Yet it tugged at the heartstrings of everyone present.
Almost everyone thought it was about to make a move.
This made the atmosphere even more tense, and the monster snake straightened up as if ready to attack at any moment.
The eagle also spread its wings, appearing ready to soar into the air at any time.
Su Chen simultaneously assumed an offensive posture.
But now he wanted more to escape from the gaze of these beast kings.
At this moment, he couldn't help but break into a cold sweat for himself.
Originally, he just wanted to pass through this place.
But who would have thought that behind the silver-backed gorilla's territory, two other strong beast kings were lurking?
Boasting Middle Rank Human King strength.
Especially that eagle, its aura seemed to surpass both the silver-backed gorilla and the monster snake to Su Chen.
After all, who wouldn't envy those with wings?
The actions of the silver-backed gorilla were instantly noticed by the two other beast kings.
Even the somewhat impatient silver-backed gorilla had to calm down.
It had fought the eagle many times and never gained any advantage.
Were it not that the eagle showed no interest in the fruit tree, the silver-backed gorilla would even doubt its ability to guard it.
Among the three, the monster snake turned out to be the weakest.
As for Su Chen, he was almost ignored by the three.
Of course, the silver-backed gorilla still watched Su Chen's movements, fearing he might damage the fruit tree.
The three beast kings restrained each other, preventing the battle from erupting instantly.
Su Chen's heart was full of anxiety, itching to escape.
But under the overlapping surveillance of the three beast kings, leaving smoothly seemed like shadowboxing!
"Ahem, ahem..."
Su Chen coughed lightly, and instantly, the gaze of the three beast kings fell intentionally or unintentionally upon him.
"Why don't you let me go? You're all kings here, fighting me is a bit beneath you, isn't it?" Su Chen said casually, regardless of whether they understood or not.
He babbled on at the three beasts.
The silver-backed gorilla glared at Su Chen with fierce eyes.
Su Chen had played it, and it must pay the price, thinking the gorilla.
The eagle didn't mind, only finding the chase between Su Chen and the silver-backed gorilla amusing.
But Su Chen was heading towards its nest, which was not permissible. If Su Chen wished to escape, it was fine, but should he attempt to flee towards the eagle's nest, it would never allow it!
It could tolerate the damage Su Chen caused.
But if Su Chen led the silver-backed gorilla to its nest, the consequences would be disastrous!
As for the monster snake.
It only glanced at Su Chen with its cold gaze before withdrawing it.
Being cold-blooded, the snake was not as intelligent as the other two.
Though it was forced out by Su Chen, it bore him little resentment.
Yet from its limited emotions, its desire for the fruit on the tree was clear.
It had tasted these fruits before!
Facing three distinct attitudes, Su Chen felt uneasy inside.
If he were to run now, it was certain that at least two of the beast kings would chase him.
Though he had previously defeated a beast king, Su Chen dared not underestimate these beast kings.
After all, as kings among beasts, they were formidable and could not be taken lightly.
Earlier, the silver-backed gorilla was inadvertently fooled by him.
Attempting the same trick again seemed challenging.
Suddenly, Su Chen's gaze fell on the monster snake.
Since the moment it emerged from the ground, Su Chen had noticed an issue with the direction it faced.
Even now, its gaze remained locked...
Su Chen followed its sightline.
A fruit tree growing upon a rock came into view.
Su Chen, though knowledgeable and experienced, was stunned by this spectacle.
Especially as the fruit tree on the rock was lush and verdant.
Showing no signs of withering.
Yet beneath the dense foliage, there were only a few fruits on the entire tree.
The three fruits were mostly red, but still tinged with green at the tips, seemingly unripe.
The intense gaze of the monster snake fixated on these three fruits was indescribable.
Su Chen was surprised that the fruits could elicit such a desire from a not-so-intelligent beast, suggesting they must be extraordinary.
Moreover, seeing the silver-backed gorilla's expression of restraint, Su Chen suddenly understood why it relentlessly pursued him.
It seemed it was all because of this fruit tree!
It probably mistook his intentions to intrude and steal the fruit, leading to its impatience.
Originally intending to swiftly leave the area, Su Chen was now curious about the fruits.
Judging by their behavior, the fruits were probably non-toxic…
Su Chen shifted slightly.
But began moving in the opposite direction of the fruit tree.
The silver-backed gorilla, which had been watching Su Chen intently, relaxed upon seeing this.
Su Chen smiled knowingly, bingo!
The silver-backed gorilla's tension was indeed linked to the fruit tree!
"Hiss..."
The monster snake's body tensed even further.
It had been lurking underground for a long time.
Awaiting the fruits on the tree to ripen.
Only to be startled unexpectedly by Su Chen.
Since the fruits had not fully ripened, it restrained itself from seizing them.
In fact, among the three beasts, the powerful eagle had no desire like the others.
The fruits on this tree were dispensable to it and weren't given much thought.
It just didn't want anyone approaching its nest.