Hunting Wilderness: Starting with the Butcher

Chapter 29: Luring Away the Giant Python, A Bloody Battle!

It's said that news needs to be timely. As the first domestic survival show set on a deserted island, it already had a high level of popularity, and then the news of a giant python appearing suddenly broke. How could other online platforms and self-media miss the opportunity to broadcast it?

Amidst this spontaneous and frenzied broadcasting, netizens who already love a good spectacle flocked to the live stream. Seeing the enormous python tumbling in the stream, these newcomers gasped in shock.

"Weren't we supposed to be surviving on a desert island? How come we'd encounter such a huge snake?"

"This snake must weigh several hundred pounds, right? If it bites you, it could probably swallow you whole."

"What on earth happened? How did such a huge snake appear?"

Unaware of what was happening online, Yuan Linghan keenly sensed that the fan points he had previously exhausted were now skyrocketing. Most people might have stopped while they were ahead, but he didn't want to miss this opportunity.

"Just for those three words, 'mutant python,' I'm determined to eliminate it completely. I'm also very curious to know what loot I'll get from hunting this mutant python. I'm determined to kill this mutant python; not even Jesus can stop me, I'm telling you!"

The giant python, which had been struggling painfully in the stream, had its remaining eyes turn blood red after it had adjusted to the pain of being blind. The moment it stopped rolling, it slid towards Yuan Linghan at lightning speed, as if it wanted to fight to the death with the person who had hurt it.

Although he didn't know if the python was venomous, Yuan Linghan was very clear that he absolutely could not let it bite or bump into him. Otherwise, even with his extraordinary physique, he would likely still meet his end in the python's belly.

Even if the rescue team arrives, it will likely be difficult to find an opportunity to deal with the giant python. Once constricted by the python, death is certain. Therefore, keeping as much distance as possible from the python is the wisest choice for him.

Without any hesitation, Yuan Linghan turned around quickly and dashed into the nearby jungle at a speed comparable to a 100-meter sprint. He fled in the opposite direction from Wu Yue and the other two. This ensured their safety.

A person runs ahead, and a python chases behind!

Although the giant python slithered quickly, Yuan Linghan was no slouch either. A distance of over ten meters remained between them. Blood continued to flow from the python's left eye, the heavy arrow still lodged there.

It's said that to kill a snake, you must strike its seven-inch spot, where its heart is located. However, given the current situation, it might be difficult for Yuan Linghan to deliver a truly fatal blow to the giant python. But he knew that it was precisely at times like these that he needed to remain calm.

Hunting such a massive mutated python, the roles of hunter and prey could switch at any moment!

Rushing to a small, overgrown hillside, Yuan Linghan, who had been running wildly, suddenly turned and aimed at the pursuing giant python, firing another heavy arrow. Although the python's scales were very tough, they still couldn't withstand the sudden attack of the heavy arrow.

The giant python, which had been gliding along, felt its body being severely injured again and opened its mouth wide, hissing once more. But Yuan Linghan, having finished shooting the arrow, didn't hesitate and immediately rushed down the hillside, continuing his charge forward.

Keen-eyed netizens quickly noticed that Yuan Linghan, seemingly rushing aimlessly, was actually using the terrain to constantly increase the distance between himself and the giant python. Whenever the distance increased slightly, he would suddenly stop and then shoot an arrow.

"Brother Ling, you're amazing! He's flying a giant python kite!"

"Good shot! Shoot a few more arrows, make sure to kill this giant python. Shoot now!"

"Brother Ling is running in an S-shape; he's buying time for the rescue."

"Brother Ling is truly amazing! He ran in the opposite direction, deliberately luring the giant python away!"

The viewers in the live stream were shocked and impressed, but Yuan Linghan was completely unaware. When all six heavy arrows accurately struck the giant python, and each arrow pierced deeply into its body, he knew that to kill the python, he would have to engage in close combat.

Amidst the shocked and bewildered gazes of netizens, he suddenly threw away his composite bow and quiver, drew a multi-tool from his waist, and charged towards the dense, wooded jungle. This action indeed left netizens puzzled.

It wasn't until a netizen commented in the live chat: "He went into the jungle, and the composite bow would hinder his running. Besides, he probably doesn't have any heavy arrows left in his quiver. Ordinary arrows are simply ineffective against a giant python."

Thanks to this expert netizen's explanation, other viewers who followed the live stream and watched the comments realized that the arrows provided to the contestants by the production team were mostly for hunting small animals. Non-professional contestants wouldn't be able to use heavy arrows for hunting large prey.

Yuan Linghan darted into the jungle, ran to a few large, haphazardly growing trees, and suddenly stopped before continuing his run. The giant python, which had been relentlessly pursuing him in anger, felt it could finally avenge its previous defeat and swiftly slithered past.

Just as the giant python's head was getting closer and closer to Yuan Linghan, Yuan Linghan, who was leaning against the side of a big tree, darted to the other side the instant the python raised its head. Before the python could retract its head and react, the sharp axe blade chopped down on the python's body.

As the scales shattered, the giant python's head rose high. Even after several axe blows, Yuan Linghan couldn't cleave the python in two; he only managed to create a gap in its massive body. When the python's head lunged at him, Yuan Linghan raised his axe handle to parry.

As the axe handle collided with the python's head, the python's head was knocked askew, and Yuan Linghan was almost thrown off his axe by a tremendous force. In the instant he regained his balance, he unexpectedly slid several meters, arriving at the middle of the giant python's body.

Gripping the heavy arrow still embedded in the python's body, he thrust it down hard with one hand. When the python's head attacked again, he dodged behind a large tree, thwarting the python's attack once more. However, the heavy arrow, deeply embedded in the python's abdomen, severely wounded the python once more.

The giant python, over five meters long, might seem frightening at first glance. But Yuan Linghan believed that he had deliberately chosen this spot among several large trees to use them to hinder the python's agile movements.

Meanwhile, Wu Yue and the others, who had evacuated to a safe area and were running towards the shelter, were eager to know Yuan Linghan's situation, but all three knew they couldn't help her. The wisest course of action was to wait for the production crew to rescue her.

"Sister Ying, will Brother Yuan be alright?"

Seeing Chen Duling's tearful question, Zhao Liying, though filled with worry, still said against her will, "Dudu, trust Xiaoling. He told us to retreat first, so he must have a way to deal with that giant snake."

"It's all my fault! If only I hadn't found that nest of snake eggs!"

Listening to Chen Duling's self-blame, Zhao Liying and Wu Yue knew that no one wanted this to happen. But sometimes, accidents just happen unexpectedly. The most urgent thing was to see when the production crew could arrive to rescue them!

In contrast, Yuan Linghan, taking advantage of the terrain, wielded a multi-functional axe and moved with agility, occasionally striking the giant python with a few blows. Despite the python's repeated attacks, they were ineffective, and instead, the python's body continued to accumulate wounds.

Meanwhile, viewers in the live stream watched as Yuan Linghan used the terrain and his axe to narrowly clash with the giant python, feeling thrilled and excited, their hearts pounding in their throats, fearing that Yuan Linghan might be bitten.

Everyone understood that if Yuan Linghan made a single mistake, he would be bitten or strangled to death by the giant python. When the ground near the large trees was covered with the pungent smell of python blood, the giant python finally became afraid.

As the giant python attempted to escape, Yuan Linghan, who also sensed this, still felt his blood boil and exclaimed, "Trying to escape now? Too late!"

Seizing the opportunity, Yuan Linghan suddenly lunged forward as the giant python's head fell, raising his axe and striking the python's head heavily. As the axe blade became firmly embedded in the python's skull, and the python writhed in pain, Yuan Linghan delivered another fatal blow.

Drawing the dagger he had concealed in the axe handle, Yuan Linghan aimed precisely at the python's vital spot and thrust it forward with deadly force. Just as the python's head was about to strike, he slashed at the wound, then rolled away to dodge the python's charge.

Hiding behind the tree again, Yuan Linghan warily watched the giant python struggling in its death throes, but he didn't intend to attack again. He knew that with its vital points attacked, the python's life was officially on its last legs!