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The Green Python and the Red Fox then looked at Tao Qiu.

Green Python: "Hiss..."

--Is she saying you smell good?

Tao Qiu: "... Chirp chirp."

--... It's obvious.

As they spoke, the spider's eyes remained fixed on Tao Qiu, its saliva gradually transforming from a small stream into a large river, melting some of the snow on the ground.

Since the spider woke up, all it could think about was eating, and it only craved the insects inside the tree trunk. It wasn't interested in any other mutated monsters, including the group blocking its way.

The spider didn't want to fight; it just wanted to eat delicious insects. But these mutated monsters were blocking its way, which put the spider in a dilemma.

Until the large white bird appeared, the spider smelled a peculiar fragrance emanating from it, a fragrance that captivated it even more than the scent of insects.

Its subconscious told it that this white bird would taste a million times better than any insect, and that it could also make it stronger.

Spiders don't care about being strong or weak; they just want to eat delicious food.

Fighting is acceptable if it's for food.

Over at the group of mutated monsters, Tao Qiu, while keeping a watchful eye on the giant mutated spider that was eyeing him, whispered to the Green Python, "Chirp chirp?"

--What exactly happened?

"Even the Green Python whispered, 'Speak quickly!'"

--Nobody knows where it came from. None of the mutated monsters in the vicinity recognize it. It likes to eat a kind of insect that grows in big trees, and it only eats this kind of thing. Unless someone stops it from eating, it will not attack unless provoked. What's scary is that its growth rate is astonishing. According to the mutated monsters that saw it before, it was only half the size it is now three days ago.

Even the first batch of mutated monsters after the great catastrophe didn't grow at such an astonishing rate. Tao Qiu and the others grew slowly day by day and year by year, unlike this spider, which grew like an inflating balloon, reaching the size of others in just a few days.

The Green Python continued, hissing...

--See those fallen trees behind it? It has destroyed the territory of several mutated monsters. And it seems tireless and unaware of hunger or satiety. Since it appeared in the sight of the mutated monsters, no one has seen it sleep, spending all day digging up trees and eating.

--Now that it's become so strong, it's digging up trees even faster! If we don't stop it, all the forests in our territory will be destroyed.

After listening, Tao Qiu thought to himself, "No wonder the hibernating Green Python were all awakened. It's rare to see several usually aloof high-level mutated monsters united like this. It seems like everyone has something on their mind."

This isn't just about one mutated monster; if one is gone, the other will be too. No one can escape this fate.

But the spider on the other side is strange and powerful. Fighting it alone would definitely result in injury or death. Therefore, we must adopt a strategy of attacking in groups. Anyone who does not participate will become the target of everyone's attacks and will lose their territory in the future.

Tao Qiu could not and should not remain uninvolved.

"Sizzle... sizzle..."

--I want to eat... I want to eat...

The white spider was still muttering.

The Green Python looked at Tao Qiu with a complicated expression. "Hiss..."

--To correct what I just said, it now doesn't just eat insects anymore, it wants to eat you too.

Tao Qiu wasn't flustered by this unexpected turn of events; instead, he carefully examined the large object opposite him.

It was a size larger than him, and except for its red eyes, the rest of its body, including its head, body, and eight legs, was white, even whiter than him.

Blocked here by them, it neither became angry nor attacked, seemingly unwilling to engage in conflict.

Tao Qiu paused for a few seconds, then took the initiative to speak, wanting to see if there was any room for negotiation.

"Chirp chirp?"

Why do you want to eat me?

It's unclear whether the spider understood him or not. It glanced at him, but kept repeating the same words: "Smells good," "want to eat," and "want to eat."

Tao Qiu's heart skipped a beat, wondering if this person was an idiot.

Tao Qiu asked again, "Chirp chirp? Chirp chirp."

--Can you understand what I'm saying? If you can, just say yes.

The result was the same.

The Black Rabbit nearby also realized what was happening. This was a mutated monster without any intelligence; its mind was only driven by the instinct to eat, and it couldn't process anything else, not even the ability to communicate.

The Red Fox was also surprised. "Mmm..."

--That shouldn't be the case. Judging from its size and imposing presence, it should be a high-level mutated monster, similar to us. How come it's even more dull-witted than a low-level mutated monster?

Generally speaking, the higher the level, the stronger the power and the higher the intelligence. At least in their decades of life, they have never seen an exception.

Tao Qiu's eyes turned cold. Everyone understood that the inability to communicate meant that there was no other option but to resort to force.

The Green Python is older, so its ability to accept things is stronger.

"Hiss..."

Its growth rate was abnormal to begin with, so it's understandable that it differs from us in other ways. It's a monster even more monstrous than us. If we don't kill it, how big do you think it will grow?

Upon hearing this, the mutated monsters instantly emanated a murderous aura; they all understood that this deadly threat could not be allowed to live.

Perhaps sensing the intense malice from the other side, the spider's swaying body paused for a few seconds, then stopped its meaningless murmurs. Its gaze, filled with a hunger-filled desire, fell on Tao Qiu, as if it were real.

The atmosphere grew increasingly heavy. Black Rabbit murmured, "Roar."

Is it about to launch an attack?

Tao Qiu met the spider's gaze without flinching, while simultaneously calling out to her companions, "Chirp, chirp."

--I'll take care of attracting its attention; the rest is up to you.

Several mutated monsters nodded, indicating their agreement with the strategy.

"Sizzle!"

The next instant, the giant spider suddenly leaped and pounced. The mutated monsters scattered hastily. Tao Qiu dodged and then turned to take flight, heading towards the area destroyed by the spider.

When a spider pounces, many are caught off guard and fall right next to it, where it can easily be eaten with a single swipe of its head.

But the spider didn't even glance at them; its gaze remained fixed on Tao Qiu the entire time. Seeing him fly away, it quickly chased after him.

It ran, and the mutated monsters that wanted to kill it followed.

The fallen trees made running somewhat difficult, but they also created excellent opportunities for the Green Python to attack.

The spider hadn't noticed; other mutated monsters were chasing it, but it didn't care. It only wanted to eat the bird in the air.

The Green Python was the first to rush to the spider, its long tail sweeping out and slamming into the spider with a loud bang.

The spider was knocked to the ground, and then the Red Fox arrived and wrapped its long tail around its body, gradually tightening its grip.

It's too spacious here, and she's surrounded by her companions. Could the Red Fox control the direction of the sleeping potion? What if it accidentally knocks them unconscious?

Therefore, even knowing that stunning the spider would make it easier to kill it, the Red Fox dared not use this ability.

Not long after it had entangled the spider, the Red Fox cried out in frustration, "Ughhhhh!"

--Its shell is too hard? I can't strangle it!

The Red Fox's tail had trapped most of the spider's body, suppressing it and preventing it from turning over. In order not to accidentally injure the Red Fox, the Green Python could not move forward to strangle it.

Black Rabbit roared.

--There's space over its head, let me have it!

They all knew how powerful the Black Rabbit's hind legs were; one kick and the spider's head would be smashed open. Therefore, they all tacitly approved of his volunteering.

However, to everyone's shock, even though it was bound, and the other mutated monsters were openly discussing how to kill it, the spider was still trying to glance at the Snow Bird circling in the air.

They're truly willing to risk their lives for food.

Seeing that the Black Rabbit was about to reach it, perhaps sensing the threat of death, the spider finally withdrew its gaze and turned to look coldly at the Black Rabbit.

Black Rabbit suddenly felt a chill run down its back. In that half-second of its stunned silence, a white, almost transparent object "poof"ed and hit its face.

The speed was so fast that even the mutated monsters, including the Black Rabbit, didn't have time to react.

A large clump of spider silk enveloped the Black Rabbit 'Black Rabbit head, causing it to lose its sight and forcing it to stop.

It shook its head frantically and tried to pry at the spider web with its front paws, but its paws got stuck in the web too.

The Black Rabbit lost its footing and collapsed to the ground with a thud.

Black Rabbit roared angrily, "Roar!!!"

What?! I can't breathe?!

The Green Python hissed quickly.

"Don't move around! I'll get other mutated monsters to help you untie it."

After saying that, the Green Python gestured for the low-level mutated monsters to hurry over and help.

After dealing with the Black Rabbit, the spider turned its head to the Red Fox that had trapped it.

This spider's head is very flexible; even with its abdomen facing upwards, it can contract and extend, allowing it to attack from any angle without blind spots.

The Red Fox's tail was still wrapped around it; if it didn't let go soon, there would truly be no way to avoid it.

He had no choice but to back away first.

Having just gained its freedom, the spider used one of its forelegs to brace itself against the ground and quickly flipped itself over.

But before it could continue chasing Tao Qiu, the Green Python's large tail lashed out again.

This time, the spider was on guard. It spit out a web and stuck to a still-standing tree beforehand, then jumped and landed on the tree, avoiding the attack.

Before the Green Python could return, the spider turned and shot out a clump of spider silk at her.

The Green Python was large and a big target. She quickly dodged after spotting the spider spinning silk, but she didn't expect that the spider silk would then shoot at her like machine gun bullets, relentlessly.

No matter how she tried to dodge, she eventually fell for the attack.

A clump of spider silk stuck to her, and also to the big tree next to her.