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nIt was dangerous by the river.

nThe hot weather, lack of food, and decreasing water sources made all the animals’ tempers become even more violent.

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nThe hippopotamuses that had migrated from the downstream were bullying the crocodiles again.

nTo occupy more river water, the hippopotamus group, under the lead of the leader, started to attack the crocodiles.

nThe originally muddy river water was now covered in mud and chaos.

nThe crocodiles had no choice but to swallow their anger again and continue to move upstream, giving the hippopotamuses more territory.

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nHowever, with the arrival of the dry season and the continued decline of the river, war would erupt again sooner or later.

nIn order to survive, the crocodiles had no choice but to defend the last stretch of water.

nBy the river.

nA few zebras also fought for positions to drink water.

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nTheir combat weapons were their strong hind legs and mouths. Other than kicking, they were biting the other party’s legs.

nMany zebras died because their legs were bitten in the battle with their own kind and they could not run. Hence, carnivores took the opportunity to kill them.

nCompetition would always be there.

nNo one knew if the two strong male gazelles were fighting for territory or their mates, but they started fighting directly by the river full of carnivores.

nTheir tempers were especially violent. Every time they dashed forward and collided, they would put in their all and cause dust to fly.

nThe thin and sharp horns on their heads let out crisp sounds of collision and friction.

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nThey were very unlucky.

nIn a fierce collision, the two slender horns actually locked together and could not be separated anymore.

nThe two gazelles stood in place with their heads lowered. They retreated and went forward. They paced back and forth anxiously, but there was nothing they could do.

nAt this moment, a few wandering hyenas saw an opportunity and ran over.

nThey did not hesitate and immediately pounced behind a gazelle, starting to bite ferociously.

nThe gazelle wanted to escape, but it could not move.

nAs for the other gazelle, it could only glare in fear. It lowered its head and retreated with all its might.

nThe hyenas bit as they moved with them.

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nBefore long, the gazelle was eaten until only its head and half of its neck were left!

nAs for the other gazelle, it finally raised its head and ran away with its companion’s bloody head.

nThe hyenas that were full did not chase after him.

nThey looked at the three female lions and the four young cubs by the river.

nChu Xiaoye drank the water and turned around to look at them.

nLittle Curly Tail bared his fangs and let out a fierce roar. He looked at them provocatively and disdainfully.

nThe hyenas looked at him and turned to leave.

nThey had too few members and were not enough to pose a threat to these lionesses and young cubs.

nThey had wandered over from elsewhere and were trying to join the hyenas in this territory.

nAt that time, he would come and get to know these old enemies.

nThe ferocious underwater killers had already been chased up by the hippopotamuses. The place where the lions drank water was now occupied by the hippopotamuses.

nUnder normal circumstances, these huge monsters that even crocodiles feared would not attack lions.

nTherefore, Aisha and Xi’er drank peacefully with the cubs.

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nChu Xiaoye could clearly feel the fatigue of the three female lions and the worry in their eyes.

nAt their age, they had naturally survived many dry seasons.

nThe dry season was undoubtedly the most difficult and dangerous season of life for the animals on the grassland.

nTo cubs, it was even crueler.

nMany young cubs would die of hunger or thirst during the dry season.

nThey did not have the endurance and stamina of an adult lion, and could not travel too far or fight against an adult lion.

nMany a time, even if the female lions caught prey, they would not be able to eat it.

nWhen there was a lack of food, be it lionesses or lions, out of their animal instincts, they would only fill their stomachs and let themselves live.

nTherefore, when they felt that the dry season was approaching and the cruel and heartless might of nature was about to descend on the grassland, the three female lions’ mood was exceptionally heavy and anxious.

nIf the pride was strong enough, they could leave their territory and continue to migrate upwards with the river.

nHowever, their pride was not strong.

nMore powerful prides lived upstream. If they dared to enter their territory and snatch their food and resources, they would pay a heavy price.

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nIn fact, it might even be a disaster!

nTherefore, they could only stay here for the time being.

nPerhaps, this dry season was not long.

nThey could still make it through if they persisted for a while.

nWith this thought in mind, the three female lions drank the water and left with the young cubs.

nChu Xiaoye had a gnu bladder full of water in his mouth.

nHe would not leave it to fate, nor would he wait foolishly, or pray for the mercy of heaven and nature.

nHe had to use his own way to survive.

nAisha looked at the thing in his mouth. Although it was strange, she did not stop him.

nShe thought that this son was just playful.

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nAs for Little Curly Tail and Mei Mei, they did not understand their brother’s actions.

nWhat was so fun about this? He had something in his mouth and could not even scream. It was not fun at all.

nHowever, they would support whatever his brother did.

nAs for Catherine, who was following behind, she was still secretly looking at the hero in her heart with admiration.

nEven though at this moment, her hero was playing with his prey’s urine bag in his mouth.

n“Roar—”

nJust as they walked up the hill, the roar of two lions suddenly came from the grassland not far from the lion’s camp!

nA wandering lion had invaded!

nThe cold father ran over and prepared to fight!

nLars and the pregnant Callie and Maya also ran after them.

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nThey did not go to help. Instead, they stopped on the grassland and watched nervously.

nAisha immediately ran over with the two female lions and the four young cubs.

nThe battle of the two lions concerned the survival of the cubs in the pride.

nThe cold father did not seem to have eaten anything for the past two days. If he lost because of his stamina, the entire pride would face the most terrifying change!

nChu Xiaoye held a water bag in his mouth and followed behind the three female lions with Little Curly Tail and Mei Mei. He complained in his heart.

nSaliva flowed from the corner of his mouth, but he could not put down the water bag in his mouth.

nWithout both hands, it was troublesome to take something.

nHe followed his mother and stopped in his tracks. He raised his head and looked at the grassland not far away.

nA wandering lion with a lush mane and black hair was roaring at the cold father provocatively.

nFrom the color of his mane, she could tell that he was in the strong phase and his male hormones were extremely vigorous. His strength could not be underestimated.

nThe cold father’s gaze was grave. He bared his fangs and let out an angry and fierce roar. He pounced forward without hesitation!

nThe dry season was approaching.

nHe must not lose his territory and pride!

nOtherwise, what awaited him was only death!

nThe five female lions stood in place and looked nervously at his brave figure.

nBe it the children, Aisha and the others, or the pregnant Callie and Maya, they were all terrified and uneasy.

nWhether their children could be saved depended on whether their king could successfully defeat the invaders.

nChu Xiaoye looked at the battle between the two lions with a burning gaze, then turned around to look at Lars.

nLars did not react.

nHis eyes were filled with fear and panic, as if he was waiting for his fate to be decided.

n“Bam!”

nChu Xiaoye let go of the water bag in his mouth and turned his head to look at Little Curly Tail and Mei Mei beside him.

nThe two little fellows were stunned at first, but then they immediately understood what he meant.

n“Roar—”

nThey let out brave roars.

nThis was the horn of battle!

nAisha and Xi’er, who were standing at the side, were shocked. They turned around and looked at them in shock.

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