SWDnovel Chapter 22 Deinonychus!
Chapter 22 Deinonychus!
Over a period of five million years, dromaeosaurids evolved to a much larger size by hunting large herbivores such as zebras and buffalo.
With the addition of the five intervention points, Chi Long's height increased from 0.6 meters to 1.5 meters, and his weight increased from 25 kilograms to 90 kilograms!
The huge, sickle-shaped claw on the second toe of the hind leg has grown to 12-13 centimeters in length, and the tail has become longer and harder.
It can no longer be called Dromaeosaurus; it should be called Deinonychus!
Although still not as heavy as the anaconda, the increased weight and height undoubtedly gave the Deinonychus more confidence when facing the anaconda.
Over five million years, not only did the Deinonychus change, but the anaconda also changed.
Compared to the Deinonychus, the anaconda changed relatively little, only growing from 6.5 meters to 7.5 meters in length and gaining 50 kilograms in weight. Apart from that, there were no other significant changes.
Besides the anaconda, the cheetah has also changed a lot, the biggest change being its speed. Now, the cheetah can no longer reach speeds of 100 km/h.
Five million years of antiquity and the effect of five intervention points have allowed the cheetah to shift its focus from speed to size and explosive power.
Previously, cheetahs weighed only 45 kilograms, but now they are about the size of cougars, and their claws have changed from being semi-retractable to fully retractable, which means that cheetahs can now climb trees.
The changes over five million years gave Mickey a sense of urgency, because the size of the dromaeosaurs was growing too fast. Although his own anaconda was also growing, the rate of increase could not keep up with the growth rate of the dromaeosaurs.
Mickey was afraid that the Deinonychus would enter the forest and take it over.
Mickey knew that it was only a matter of time before the Deinonychus entered the forest. The reason it hadn't entered the forest before was because the Dragoon was no match for the Anaconda.
Of course, Mickey also wanted to take over Chilong's territory, but previously the two sides did not have a further conflict due to the strength of the other's tribe.
But things are different now. Chilong's size has increased significantly, which means its combat power has also increased.
Even if the Deinonychus can't beat the Anaconda now, what about in five million years?
It's likely that the Deinonychus will be even larger than it is now.
Mickey didn't dare to gamble, so he decided to strike first and drive away or eliminate the Deinonychus now.
Mickey's determination reached the anaconda tribe.
Seven of the strongest anacondas slithered out of the forest before dawn, their objective clear: to launch a surprise attack that would intimidate the dromaeosaurid herd while they were still resting.
At the same time, we need to figure out the current strength of the Deinonychus.
Bai Zhou had long anticipated that Mickey would lose his temper; to be precise, it wasn't that Bai Zhou anticipated it, but rather that Bai Zhou had been on guard all along.
Starting five million years ago, Bai Zhou had the then-leader of the dromaeosaurs station six dromaeosaurs 100 meters south of the boundary between the forest and the grassland to monitor the movements of the anacondas.
Five million years of evolution not only increased the size of the Deinonychus, but also honed its combat experience.
On a high point at the edge of the forest, two Deinonychus sentinels let out a low, urgent warning roar.
In an instant, the entire Deinonychus herd awoke from their slumber and quickly formed a battle formation.
The Deinonychus leader, whose shoulder height now exceeds 1.5 meters, immediately stood up and took the lead in the pack.
"roar!!"
The leader of the Deinonychus roared to the sky.
A roar even more powerful than before resounded, and the tribe behind him responded in unison.
The anaconda swarm did not stop; they used their size advantage to try to cut in from multiple directions simultaneously.
A seven-meter-long anaconda took the lead, leaping out of the shadows of the bushes and lunging straight at the flank of the Deinonychus formation.
As the anaconda moved forward, it opened its massive jaws, not to bite, but to try and wrap its forebody around the nearest Deinonychus.
The Deinonychus of today is no longer the Dromaeosaurus that was easily dragged into the water back then.
The targeted Deinonychus reacted extremely quickly, its enhanced legs slamming into the ground as it leaped to the side and rear. At the same time, its long, hard tail lashed out like a whip, striking the side of the anaconda's head with a "snap."
Although it didn't inflict serious injury, it disrupted the anaconda's initial attack rhythm.
Almost simultaneously, the Deinonychus leader let out a short, commanding roar.
The dinosaur herd immediately dispersed, forming small groups of three to five, and in turn, encircled the seven anacondas.
Previously, it would take about ten dromaeosaurids to be confident in dealing with a single anaconda, but that's no longer necessary.
The second and third anacondas then darted out from different directions, their targets aimed directly at the Deinonychus leader.
They understand the principle of "capture the king first to catch the thief".
A fierce glint flashed in the eyes of the Deinonychus leader. Instead of retreating, it charged forward to meet one of the anacondas.
Just before contact, the Deinonychus leaped nearly two meters high, its 13-centimeter-long sickle-shaped claws on its hind limbs springing out like switchblades, slashing fiercely at the anaconda's neck with a chilling glint.
"Sizzle!!"
The scythe-like claws pierced the anaconda's skin, and then the Deinonychus leader moved its hind legs, its claws cutting a long gash across the anaconda's surface like sharp knives.
The anaconda, in pain, twisted its body violently, abandoning its entanglement, and instead turned to bite the Deinonychus leader, trying to force it back.
The Deinonychus leader quickly jumped away, avoiding the heavy blow.
The other anaconda's attack was also forced back by the coordinated interference of two deinonychus nearby.
The other Deinonychus squads also engaged in battle with the remaining anacondas.
They no longer rely solely on biting, but instead make full use of the Deinonychus's signature "scythe claws" for cutting attacks, specifically targeting the anaconda's skin.
The Deinonychus used its sickle-like claws to inflict numerous long, thin wounds on the anaconda.
Countless drops of blood gushed from the wound, soon staining the anaconda's skin red.
An anaconda, with all its might, wrapped its arms around the hind legs of a deinonychus, and just as it was about to strangle it, it felt as if a sharp spike had been pierced into its body.
The moment it was entangled, the Deinonychus raised its sickle-shaped claws, and when the anaconda launched its constricting attack, it was as if it had deliberately run into a "nail".
Moreover, it was a "nail" that was over ten centimeters long.
The other Deinonychus took the opportunity to stab the back of the anaconda's head with its sickle-like claws.
The anaconda, writhing in agony, loosened its grip slightly, allowing the entangled deinonychus to break free. Although its leg bones might have fractured, it escaped being strangled on the spot.
The remaining Deinonychus swarmed forward, pinning the anaconda down with their legs while relentlessly slashing it with their sickle-like claws.
Dozens of thin, long wounds covered the anaconda's entire body.
The intense pain and excessive blood loss significantly reduced the anaconda's energy and vitality.
The strength to struggle waned, and the body barely moved.