Chapter 2: The Instinct for Survival
Chu Mu was standing in the fourth column of the fifth row. He knew that if he didn't come up with some solution quickly, he was very likely to be one of the fifty children who would be eliminated and die.
Regarding the fanged wolves, a type of soul pet, Chu Mu had some understanding of them. When he was in his family, he had already learned about soul pets through various means.
Fanged wolves belonged to the Beast System within the Demon Beast Realm, specifically the Wolf Clan. Judging from the fur color and height of these fanged wolves in front of him, they had roughly grown to the eighth rank.
For a creature like a fanged wolf, when it reached the eighth rank, it was definitely no less powerful than a strong adult man wielding a machete! So, Chu Mu knew that to survive, it was not about defeating these fanged wolves, but rather finding a way to avoid their attacks as much as possible until fifty children were killed first!
"Roar!!"
"Roar!! Roar!!!!!!!!"
The howls of the wolves rang out again, making one's heart palpitate, and a sinister wind blew!
At the command of those cruel men, the ten hungry fanged wolves immediately pounced on this group of unarmed children. The cries and howls of the children and the wolves rang out together!
The neatly arranged formation was in chaos at this moment. The children on the periphery frantically squeezed towards the inside of the formation, just to avoid being the first to be bitten to death by the fanged wolves.
However, the venue was only so big, and there were a total of a hundred people. No matter how much they pushed and squeezed, there were always a few children with weaker physical constitutions who were pushed to the outermost periphery!
"Ah~~~~~~"
A shrill scream resounded through the air. The arm of a pale-skinned boy was directly bitten off by a larger fanged wolf. The tender arm hung between the fanged wolf's fangs, and bright red blood dripped eerily from the wolf's lips!
"Ah~~~~~~~"
"Ah~~~~~~~~~~"
There were several more pitiful cries. In another direction, several more boys fell under the claws of the fanged wolves. The sharp claws easily tore through the children's tender skin, going deep into the flesh, and their bones could be seen.
The fanged wolves' most lethal attack methods were their fangs and claws. These white claws mercilessly tore at the children's faces, stabbed into their bodies, and even directly bit through and penetrated their throats!
The bright red blood was shocking to the eyes, pooling into a small stream on the muddy ground and flowing quietly.
Inside the venue, the young children cried and screamed heartbreakingly, crawled and rolled with injuries all over their bodies, their eyes filled with fear and despair, and the small corpses lying in pools of blood created a scene of utmost misery.
However, in stark contrast to this was the cold and heartless deacons around, some of whom even laughed maniacally with a hint of cruelty...
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The position where Chu Mu was located was in the center of the crowd, which allowed him to avoid the first few waves of attacks from the fanged wolves. But as the children who were desperately trying to survive fled and squeezed, Chu Mu was gradually exposed to the sight of the fanged wolves.
Fortunately, in front of Chu Mu, there was still a boy. Chu Mu remembered this boy's name, Zhou Shengmo. He seemed to be one of the most talented among this batch of children sent to this Green Demon Island.
Chu Mu knew that this was a very cruel island. Showing sympathy for others was equivalent to sending himself to a dead end, especially when he himself had no strength. So, when he saw the fanged wolf pouncing towards Zhou Shengmo, Chu Mu decisively chose to ignore it.
Zhou Shengmo had a relatively larger build, about half a head taller than Chu Mu. When he saw the fanged wolf pouncing towards him, Zhou Shengmo's face also turned pale, and he subconsciously stepped back.
Zhou Shengmo's movements were quite agile, and he managed to barely dodge a sneak attack from the fanged wolf. However, once the fanged wolf adjusted itself, it would be very difficult for Zhou Shengmo to have another chance to dodge.
And at this moment, Zhou Shengmo noticed Chu Mu beside him.
Seeing Chu Mu, Zhou Shengmo seemed to see a glimmer of hope for survival. He actually pounced towards Chu Mu. Relying on his stronger body, he grabbed Chu Mu and forcefully pushed Chu Mu towards the fanged wolf!
Chu Mu didn't react in time, and his thin body was immediately pushed towards the white fangs of the fanged wolf!
The two sharp white front teeth were at least twenty centimeters long, extending well beyond the lower jaw. At this moment, they were right in front of Chu Mu's eyes, and from this distance, Chu Mu could even smell the terrifying breath exhaled by the fanged wolf!
The fanged wolf's attack was a mindless killing. Once Chu Mu got close to it, the fanged wolf immediately opened its mouth and bit towards Chu Mu's neck!
Between life and death, Chu Mu struggled with great effort to twist his body and managed to dodge this fatal blow. But at the same time, Chu Mu felt a chill on his neck. Obviously, it had been scratched by the sharp fangs!
After twisting his body away, Chu Mu rolled on the ground, rolling a distance of three to four meters!
"Da da~~~~~~"
The sound of footsteps came from behind Chu Mu. Chu Mu immediately realized that the fanged wolf that had missed its bite was pouncing towards him. His heart panicked, but he tried his best to stay calm.
Chu Mu remembered all the abilities of the fanged wolf. If he wasn't mistaken, the fanged wolf attacking from behind would definitely choose the Ferocious Wolf Assault!
The Ferocious Wolf Assault was a continuous claw attack that most fanged wolves could perform. I'm afraid that even an adult would be directly killed under at least four consecutive powerful claw strikes!
Chu Mu gritted his teeth. After guessing the fanged wolf's move, he immediately squatted down and curled himself into a ball.
Originally, Chu Mu might have been able to dodge this attack by just lying down. But Chu Mu knew that if he lay down, he was very likely to be pinned down by the fanged wolf, and only the fate of death would await him.
By curling into a ball, he could protect his vital parts to the greatest extent. When the fanged wolf paused, he could then take off and run!
Sure enough, the fanged wolf chasing Chu Mu stretched out its claws. When it got close to Chu Mu, it immediately launched the Ferocious Wolf Assault. Suddenly, four consecutive powerful claw strikes flashed with a cold light!
"Shua shua shua!!" Three claw strikes missed because of Chu Mu's squatting.
"Rip~~~~~~~~" The fourth strike directly tore open Chu Mu's back, leaving a deep scratch on his back, and blood gushed out immediately!
Chu Mu took a sharp breath. The intense pain on his back felt like flames were burning.
The claws tore open Chu Mu's flesh, leaving it lacerated, and the blood trickled down his back...
Chu Mu clenched his teeth tightly. After the fanged wolf finished its attack, he stood up abruptly and immediately ran towards the place where there were no fanged wolves. The blood on his back splashed onto his footprints as he ran wildly!
At this moment, Chu Mu's face was as pale as a sheet, and it even twitched a little, but it showed a weak kind of strength and determination.
For a fifteen-year-old child, this expression meant not only courage and perseverance but also an instinctive desire to survive in a desperate situation, an instinct for survival!