Chapter 580: Hound Desert (Part I)
Under the guidance of the Lion King, Ye Ning and Li Yishuang embarked on an unknown journey. As they stepped over the verdant, vibrant meadows, the scene suddenly changed into a chilling desert.
They crossed the dense meadows and ended up in the desert. Here, there seems to be an ancient and heavy aura between heaven and earth, and the air is filled with the smell of sand and dust and the vicissitudes of time.
As soon as they entered the place, the sound of the cold wind whistled in their ears, like a roar, which made people's hearts chill. The sky was obscured by dense dust and sand, and the sun was dappled and sprinkled, forming golden beams of light that reflected on the yellow sand flying in the sky.
The desert stretches as far as the eye can see, full of dry land and raised grains of sand. The cracks in the earth show how long the land has not sucked rain, and they crisscross like wrinkles abandoned by life, deep into the heart of the earth.
Huge winds and waves roared wildly in this endless wasteland, rolling up rolling dust and sand, as if to swallow everything into this endless nothingness. The sky was obscured by a thick layer of sand and dust, as if to herald the unknown and treacherous road ahead. Ye Ning and Li Yishuang followed the Lion King closely, carefully walking on this barren land.
Scattered across this dead desert are the bones of various animals, once the masters of the land, but none of them have escaped the poisonous hands of this place. Those white bones seem to be a satire of the impermanence of life in nature, and a lament for the loss of life. They lay in a staggered manner on the sand, each skeleton telling one sad story after another.
The wind-swept sand dunes seem to be the vitality of the desert, changing shapes, sometimes undulating, sometimes gentle like waves. Under this dynamic landscape, these countless white bones are lying. The bones of these animals, some whole, some fragmented, contrasted sharply with the colors of the desert, blinding white and chillingly white. They are witnesses to this desert, witnessing life and death, prosperity and decline here.
Between these bones are the remains of dry plants, which have tried to take root in this barren land, but have become another victim of the desert because they are unable to resist the harsh environment here. Their twisted branches seem to tell passing travelers about the cruelty of the land.
Ye Ning and Li Yishuang were silent, their gazes sometimes sweeping over the silent witnesses on the ground, and sometimes looking at the desolation with no end in sight. Although they have experienced countless life and death tribulations, in the face of this extremely murderous scene, they still can't help but feel an indescribable sadness and loneliness in their hearts.
In this way, under the guidance of the lion king, they continued to move towards the unknown depths, not knowing what kind of test they would encounter, nor what kind of world would be at the end of this desert.
In that desert, the sun hung in the sky like a ball of fire, and under the golden red light, every inch of the land seemed to be ignited, full of scorching breath. As soon as they came out of the grass, they felt like they had come to summer.
Ye Ning stopped, took out the cool water from his skin, and drank it in a big gulp, trying to alleviate the anxiety and thirst on his body. Drops of water slid down his bronzed cheeks, making them look so dazzling.
He looked up and met the lion king's gaze, his eyes full of doubt; "Are you sure you're leading the way?"
Ye Ning's voice was slightly questioning, obviously he was afraid and doubtful about this unknown place, after he came to the Western Continent, he knew that he was still just a mortal and would still die, he was also coaxed, and asked with uncertainty.
The lion king, with his majestic chest puffed up and his eyes shining brightly, said, "Yes, this is a hound desert."
With that, he stretched out his sharp claws and pointed into the distance. I saw that in the desert, those sparse greens are the nests of countless hounds: "In this land, every green grass represents the territory of a group of hounds, who live and breed here, and are the masters of this land. This desert is also known as the Hound Desert."
Li Yishuang, when she heard the word hound, she quickly became nervous, she knew how fierce these hounds were for the protection of the territory. She said nervously, "Didn't you say that you would only encounter territorial-minded creatures when you walked here? so much
The hounds are fierce and difficult to pass."
The Lion King shook his head and said, "That's right, these hounds are territorial-minded creatures."
Then he turned his gaze to the nearby grassland, which seemed even more dangerous, because the grassland was full of circling falcons. Their sharp eyes, as if they can penetrate everything, are the real overlords of the steppe. The lion king continued, "The grassland is full of falcons, and there are many of them, so it is more dangerous there."
After hearing this, Ye Ning and Li Yishuang couldn't help but take a breath of cold air. Every region in this vast land has its own masters, and they are just passers-by, and they need to be careful to avoid those dangers at all times. Ye Ning is not the reckless person he was back then, he is fearless by relying on his strength, he wants to avoid the edge for the time being, he will avoid it, and he will never cause trouble.
"Don't worry, they're just territorial. This characteristic of theirs has kept their territory unencroached upon to this day. Don't worry, they should still recognize me as the lion king, and they won't embarrass us." The Lion King replied with confidence.
But there are two shoulds in the Lion King's words, but Ye Ning and Li Yishuang are very uncertain about the Lion King, so what if this group of hounds doesn't recognize you? But there is no way, since the other road is more dangerous, then you can only take this road, and if you come, you will be safe. One way to the dark.
Here is an introduction to the hunting dogs, especially the hunting dogs here, this group of hunting dogs can be different from ordinary hunting dogs, the gap is very large.
The difference between hounds and wolves is as great as night and day, wolves wander between vast grasslands and forests, and only when food becomes scarce and their survival is threatened, do they come together as a powerful group to face those challenges, fight hunger, and ensure the survival of the group. However, creatures such as hounds have an inherent social instinct, and they do not gather for food or survival oppression, but naturally tend to live in groups, forming an orderly hierarchy that is closely knit.
In such a team, each member has its own specific role and task, and every living being, from the leader to the newborn cub, knows its responsibilities and position. This cooperation, which is deeply rooted in their instincts, makes them more efficient when hunting and more united in the face of threats.
Creatures that fight in packs, their power is more than just a numerical accumulation. Their family, camaraderie and teamwork have created an impenetrable barrier for them. Their tacit understanding and cooperation with each other enable them to respond quickly and show amazing combat effectiveness in the face of external threats. Such creatures, whether in the ecological chain of predation or prey, are undoubtedly more difficult to deal with and more powerful opponents.
In the same way, the presence of hounds is clearly demarcated from hyenas. Although these two creatures share the shadow of the wild, the characteristics displayed by the hound allow them to occupy different levels in the natural order. Hound dogs, creatures that have formed an indissoluble bond with humans, have learned not only to obey, but also to trust and rely on them through generations of training and training. The relationship between them and their kind is gentle and orderly, and even in the case of food shortage and dangerous environment, there are very few tragedies of biting their own kind due to competition.
These hounds, which have stepped from the edge of the human world into the wild, seem to understand more of the mysteries of survival in communication with people. They display amazing collaboration when hunting, and they work so seamlessly with each other that it is as if every chase and every turn is a carefully designed strategy. What's even more amazing is that they have learned to use the natural terrain to set traps, and use clever encirclement to intercept them, pushing their prey into a dead end step by step.
The hyena, a creature closer to the depths of the wild, often lacks this highly organized social structure, despite its untamable spirit. They may be killed by a momentary feud, lacking the solidarity and mutual assistance that the hound has buried deep in its genes.
As a result, hunting dogs that once hunted alongside humans but now choose to stay away from humans for self-sufficiency have shown greater adaptability and survival. They are not only predators in the wild, but also a unique scenery in nature, witnessing the wonderful blend of wildness and civilization. In the eyes of this group of hounds, every day of survival is no longer just for predation, but to maintain the bond that is deep in the blood and connected to the soul
stumbling and the exploration of the free world. This gives them, on the stage of nature, a much more resilient and unique ability to survive than other hyenas.
These hounds originally lived in the city contaminated by nuclear radiation, but from that day on, the ability appeared, the war broke out, the city was destroyed, and the hounds had to leave the city in groups and become self-reliant.
This barren desert is not full of dead silence and toxins caused by nuclear radiation, but this group of hounds has already been slightly affected by nuclear radiation in human cities. In the middle of this vast desert, this group of hounds has found their way to survive here.
After the impact of nuclear radiation, their wildness has become stronger, and their sense of territory has become more and more determined. This vast and silent desert is regarded by them as the supreme territory, a kingdom that belongs to them.
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