The Strongest Lion

Chapter 93 The Lion Battles the Giant Python

Chapter Ninety-Three: The Lion Battles the Giant Python

Jike didn't want to clash with the giant python, so he led the pride of lions to try and go around it.

But as Jike led the pride of lions around the giant python, the python suddenly gave chase.

The python's action startled Zeke. Not only Zeke, but Lisa, Elsa, and the other lion cubs were also startled by the python.

"It's unbelievable that this giant python would actually attack our lion pride."

Chu Ye was also puzzled. He thought that as long as the lion pride didn't attack the giant python, the giant python probably wouldn't attack the lion pride either.

Just as Chu Ye thought, the male lion Jike also felt that as long as their pride didn't attack the giant python, the giant python wouldn't attack their pride either.

But what was happening before Chu Ye's eyes struck him as odd. Jike was equally puzzled; he didn't understand why this giant python would attack their pride of lions.

It's important to know that on the African savanna, rock pythons rarely attack lion prides. Although pythons are quite powerful, they don't dare to challenge lions. Male lions, in particular, are large predators that African rock pythons dare not provoke.

For lions, pythons are not to be trifled with, and lions generally won't attack them. However, pythons sometimes do attack lion cubs.

In fact, pythons are far less intelligent than lions. As cold-blooded killers, pythons will prey on any kind of animal when they are hungry.

Pythons generally do not analyze the prey's attack capabilities, nor do they consider whether they can defeat their prey.

Pythons have very low intelligence; they will attack any prey they feel they can swallow as long as they feel hungry.

While large predators like lions are not typically on the menu for most pythons—after all, an average python cannot swallow an adult lion whole—they are not designed to eat lions.

But for this giant python, everything seemed different. This giant python seemed capable of swallowing even an adult lion whole.

Pythons will prey on any animal they feel they can swallow. They will attack any animal that becomes their prey.

The giant python had its sights set on several lion cubs from the Jike lion pride. Although three adult lions were present, the low-intelligence python completely ignored their presence.

Especially a male lion, so tall and strong, could easily overwhelm many carnivores with its imposing presence. But for the giant python in front of them, the lion's aura seemed to have no effect.

Now the python crawled directly toward the lion cubs of the Jike Lion Pride, preparing to attack one of them.

However, the lion cubs walked among the adult lions. The male lion, Jik, and the two lionesses were also very protective of their cubs. As they moved forward, they placed the cubs in the middle, with Jik in front and the two lionesses, Lisa and Aisha, behind.

If a python wants to attack the lion cubs in this pride, it has to go around to the other side to attack them.

Just as the python circled around to the side to attack the lion cub, the male lion, Lisa, and Elsa naturally noticed.

"Aww! —"

Lisa, who was walking behind, was the first to notice the python's misbehavior and immediately roared at it.

Lisa's roar quickly attracted the attention of the lion, Jike. When it turned around, it was startled.

However, the lion Jike wasn't too afraid. After all, he was a strong lion, and he couldn't be frightened by a python.

"Aww! —"

When the lion Jike saw that the python was trying to ambush their cubs from the side, he immediately ran over and stood in front of the cubs.

Chu Ye watched the lion Jike's actions and felt something. This was the first time in the seven or eight months he had lived in this pride that he had seen a male lion take such a fearless action to protect its cubs.

"Hmm! It seems that sometimes, a lion can be quite manly!" Chu Ye looked at the lion's actions and felt a little proud of his lion father.

However, even the lion Jike felt a little apprehensive when facing such a huge python. After all, this was no ordinary rock python, but a mutated one.

These days, some strange things are happening on the African savanna. Many animals have mutated, and many animals that don't originally belong here have also appeared.

However, the animals on the vast grasslands were unaware of all these changes. Chu Ye, too, was oblivious to the miraculous transformations that had occurred throughout the entire grassland.

This giant python was a mutated one. It was originally an ordinary rock python, but one night its size suddenly increased significantly.

As the python grew larger, it needed more food. This python had been sleeping and hadn't needed to eat for days. But after its body suddenly grew larger, it required much more food.

So the python went out to hunt for food. It originally wanted to find some small animals to fill its stomach. But the first animal it saw was a strong male lion.

The python then saw many lions, including adult lions and seven or eight cubs.

Rock pythons normally don't attack lion prides. But after this particular rock python mutated, it felt it could attack the lions.

Especially since this pride of lions had seven or eight cubs. These cubs became a delicious meal in the eyes of this African python.

The giant python was about to attack one of the lion cubs in the pride. But Lisa, Aisha, and Jike, of course, wouldn't allow it.

The lion Jike was the first to rush to the giant python, demonstrating the courage and responsibility expected of a lion king father.

The python originally intended to attack a lion cub, but when the male lion Jik blocked its way and roared at it, it had no choice but to retreat a short distance.

However, this giant python was not an ordinary rock python. It had a huge body and amazing fighting power, which was no less than that of an adult male lion.

When the lion Jike saw that this giant python dared to target the lion cubs of their pride, he naturally attacked the python immediately.

However, this python was not to be trifled with; even when the lion Jike tried to scare it, it did not flee.

After retreating a few steps, the giant python began to approach the lion Jik again.

The lion Jike did not retreat, but immediately raised his powerful front paws and began to attack the giant python.

The giant python didn't retreat and immediately began fighting the lion, Jik. Lisa and Aisha didn't rush to help for the time being; they simply watched from the sidelines.

Looking at the battle before him, Chu Ye also felt that the lion Jike should be able to defeat this giant python.

After all, male lions are large and strong, making them incredibly powerful fighters. Although this giant python was enormous, how could it possibly win against a powerful lion king?

However, things didn't go as Chu Ye expected. This giant python was indeed extraordinary. After fighting with the lion for a few moments, it suddenly bit the lion Jike's neck.

This is a formidable move. If the lion-like creature, Jike, cannot break free from the python's control, it may become coiled around him. If that happens, Jike's chances of survival will be slim.

"Oh no, the lion is in danger. I don't know if it can handle it."

Looking at the scene before him, Chu Ye felt a pang of fear. He worried that the lion Jike might not be able to defeat the giant python. If that happened, their pride would be in serious trouble.

Therefore, what just happened made Chu Ye feel very nervous, and he was very worried about his lion father.

However, the other lion cubs seemed unaware of the danger their male lion father might be in.

The other lion cubs simply huddled close to Lisa and Elsa, watching in terror as their lioness and the giant python appeared not far away. Their hearts were filled with nothing but curiosity and fear.

But for the two lionesses, Lisa and Aisha, it seemed like nothing at all. They didn't need to help; the male lion, Jik, could defeat the giant python on his own.

Even after seeing the lion being bitten by the giant python, Lisa and Elsa remained unmoved.

Of course, this might just be their outward demeanor, a composure they've displayed after experiencing many dangers. Perhaps, deep down, these two lionesses are also very nervous and afraid that the male lion will be defeated by the giant python.

Fortunately, the lion Jike had the ability to react. When the python bit its neck, it raised its large claws and reached for the python's head.

The python's head was quickly torn open by Zeke's sharp claws. Feeling intense pain, it had no choice but to release Zeke.

But Jike turned around and lunged at the giant python. He immediately bit down on the python's neck.

Upon seeing this, all the lions in the pride breathed a sigh of relief.

"Haha, the lion father is still the best! This time, Lion Zeke will definitely defeat this giant python."

When Chu Ye saw that his lion father had turned the tables and bit the python's neck, he stopped being nervous. He also felt that the lion Jike was about to win.

Lisa and Aisha probably shared the same thoughts as Chu Ye. They had also shown some nervousness just now. But soon, they felt that the lion Jik would definitely be able to defeat the giant python.

The lion-like creature, Jik, has now bitten the giant python's neck. At this rate, Jik will soon be able to kill the python.

However, things took an unexpected turn once again.

After the lion Jik bit the python's neck, it slowly released its grip. Soon, Jik slowly collapsed.

This result truly surprised all the lions. Even Chu Ye was completely dumbfounded. He didn't understand what had happened; the male lion Jike had clearly gained the upper hand and was about to defeat the giant python.

But for some unknown reason, the lion Jike suddenly collapsed to the ground. It struggled for a few moments before closing its eyes.

Upon seeing this, all the lions in the pride were terrified. Chu Ye, in particular, felt extremely frightened.

If the male lion, Zeke, dies, the pride will disband. This is because the pride is currently in a nomadic phase. At this time, no male lions are invading their pride. If Zeke is killed by the python, the pride will inevitably fall apart. Without a male leader, Lisa and Aisha may have to live separately instead of staying together.

Without a male lion to lead the pride, the cubs will be in even greater danger. Without the protection of a male lion, they could be preyed upon by other predators at any time.

"My God! What should we do? Is Lion Zeke dead?" Chu Ye was extremely nervous when he saw Lion Zeke suddenly collapse to the ground.

The two lionesses were equally stunned by the sudden turn of events. They were completely bewildered. They simply stared at the male lion lying on the ground for a while, too afraid to approach and check if he was truly dead. The giant python was simply too powerful, making both lionesses hesitant to act rashly.

Chu Ye felt a bit disoriented by the sudden change. He couldn't understand what was going on.

However, Chu Ye knew that he now seemed to have the ability to scan animals and immediately know some information about them.

When Chu Ye saw the lion Jike suddenly collapse to the ground, motionless, he wondered what had happened. The lion had bitten the python's neck, so why had it suddenly fallen to the ground?

"Hey, could I scan the lion Zeke's body and find out why it collapsed?" Chu Ye suddenly thought of such a method.

"I'll give it a try; it should work." With that thought, Chu Ye began scanning the lion Jike's body with his eyes.

The two lionesses could only watch the male lion lying on the ground; they could only roar at the python but dared not attack it.