Chapter 203

Chapter 203: Is the Visitor Zhuge Kong… a Dinosaur?

"My heavens!"

"What… what kind of monster is this?!"

The Azure Emperor’s earlier sense of achievement vanished; his "Heart of God" raced, a common sign of fear and intense activity.

He was truly frightened.

This was the first time he felt the sensation of being hunted after being so high and mighty for so long.

"That Fellow…"

As he climbed higher, he looked down.

His "ear blades" stood up, listening to the sounds below.

The terrifying giant beast let out a strange monosyllabic "roar," full of terrifying meaning that made him shiver.

"Such violent and aggressive behavior, ready to kill at the slightest disagreement, and fond of deceit and tricks!"

"Who is the chaos deity here?!"

"However…"

The Azure Emperor squinted his eyes.

He had noticed that the fearsome "giant beast" actually had eyes that sparkled like "gems."

While this gave his head a touch of dazzling shine, it also added a bit of "foolishness."

Perhaps, in extreme fear, many of the "creatures" hunted by Trilobite saw the soulless calcite compound eyes as cold and cruel, like heartless machines.

But if someone calmed down, they found that those emotionless calcite compound eyes looked rather dazed.

There was even a funny feeling to them.

For example, many monsters in special effects films had eyes drawn in a blank way, and the realistic effect gave off a silly impression, making them seem out of place.

"Looking at its appearance…"

"And its aura…"

"This Fellow definitely can’t use any magic!"

At that moment, the Azure Emperor suddenly realized he still had a big advantage!

"I have the high ground!"

"And I can stand there and hit that Fellow hard with my weapon!"

"Why not use it!?"

"After all, that fellow can’t come up right now."

"Let’s smash him with magic!"

"Hah…"

Without delay, he took a deep breath and quickly drew Magic Power from the surrounding space.

"Uh…"

"Graaawrl—!"

Affected by the Azure Emperor, the Trinitum Clan members transformed into "chaotic eggs" and released agonized roars!

Tendrils of crimson "gaseous energy" leaked from the "chaotic eggs," only to be drained away by the Azure Emperor’s overwhelming power!

"Hss…"

Those savage monsters now shriveled like deflated balls, collapsing inward.

Finally, they pitifully flattened into desiccated husks scattered across the ground.

All their energy returned to their power’s source—the Azure Emperor!

"Energy gathering complete!"

"The God-Slaying Spear is primed!"

"Now then…"

Just as the Azure Emperor readied his aim, he noticed the colossal god with vacant eyes beginning to move!

It retreated a vast distance.

Then…

"What?!"

"Is this guy really planning to…?"

—-

"Damn it!"

"That cricket of a Scything Dragon dares challenge me?!"

"Suicidal!"

Mentioning "Scything Dragon" might make readers think of "Scythe Dragon," but despite the similar names, they’re entirely distinct species.

Though both belong to the lizard-like category:

Scythe Dragon refers to lizard-like class, Dinosauria order, Saurischia suborder, Theropoda infraorder, Therizinosauridae family, and Therizinosaurinae subfamily. Scything Dragon belongs solely to the lizard-like class under Scything Dragon family.

The creature Trilobite spotted was likely Scything Dragon genus from Scything Dragon family.

Why does Scything Dragon family sit directly beneath lizard-like class?

Because its bizarre anatomy leaves paleontologists uncertain of its classification—only confirmed as lizard-like class and diapsid clade.

How bizarre?

When first unearthing Scything Dragon’s skull, paleontologists thought they’d uncovered revolutionary evidence disproving birds’ dinosaur origins.

Because it had a sharp beak!

A perfect bird’s skull!

Scything Dragon lived in the Triassic period.

Back then, dinosaurs lingered in pre-dawn darkness—primitive creatures like Coelophysis trembling under false crocodiles’ dominance. Such advanced features seemed impossible!

Then, when the footprints behind the neck were found, the paleontologist realized he had been disappointed.

This creature walked on four legs, had very thick front limbs, and no fossils showing feathers at all.

It just got a bird-like head through convergent evolution.

But as he kept studying, the paleontologist got even more confused.

What was this thing?

Having a bird head was one thing, but what about those scythe-shaped claws?

And that big tail, thick in front and thin at the back, with a hook at the end, looked like the tail of a magical giant dragon.

Later, he thought these "Scything Dragons" were probably very tree-dwelling; their scythe claws helped them climb and hold onto trees, like the big claws of modern sloths.

That odd tail hook could also help them hook onto branches when needed, letting the tail work as a fifth limb.

About where to put the Scything Dragons, it confused many paleontologists, making them scratch their heads.

They kept changing between scale dragons and true dragons, and later, some said it should be its own group, called a Scything Dragon form.

Others put them with the Sharovisaurus, which had wings on its legs, and the Long-scaled Dragon, which had colorful stripes on its back, making a "bird-headed dragon group" that stood equal to "true dragons" and "scale dragons."

It was all a big mess, and even now, no clear answer has come.

As a former "paleo Researcher," Trilobite knew these stories well.

But since he didn’t study Scything Dragons, he avoided the fate of going bald early.

He also knew Scything Dragons lived mostly in trees.

Living in trees meant…

"You can only rely on trees to survive!"

"Without trees, you’re nothing."

"If I can’t catch you, can’t I just cut down the trees?!"

Trilobite had backed up some distance, and then…

"Thud… thud… thud…"

His four legs moved fast one after another, pushing his body forward quickly!

"I’m at top speed!"

"Hit it!"

"Bang—!"

A huge vibration sound echoed all around.

"Zzi—crack—!"

Though the tall vascular bundle plants hadn’t fallen yet, they made scary cries and cracking noises from the impact!

"Good!"

"See, the wood in these ancient plants wasn’t as strong as in modern ones."

"And even though this tree is tall, it’s still a small tree!"

"Anyway, one crash was enough!"

"Next came…"

Trilobite used his tail and hind limbs with all his might!

"Boom——!"

He suddenly stood up!

"Thud!"

His sharp claws gripped the tree trunk, and he pushed hard with his forelimbs!

"Boom—— boom—— boom——!"

The whole "tree" swayed dangerously with Trilobite’s movements!

—-

"No!"

"You can’t do this!"

"Are you crazy!"

"Stop now!"

The Azure Emperor roared. On the shaky "big tree," he couldn’t even aim with magic and had to use every bit of his strength just to hold on to the trunk!

He knew this "Fantasy Tree of Subspace" was the lifeblood of Lord Blais, the Fourteenth Seat of the Chaos Council!

As the First Subordinate, the Azure Emperor was deeply trusted by Blais, but if this "lifeblood" broke, he’d face Blais’s wrath.

But…

Forget about Blais’s anger.

Right then, it was doubtful if this chaos deity would survive another hour.

Because…

"Creak——!"

The Fantasy Tree of Subspace couldn’t take it anymore; it let out a sharp cracking sound and started to tilt slightly!

If it got hit a few more times, the Fantasy Tree would fall!

At this point, the Azure Emperor didn’t care about dignity.

"Help!"

"Lady Xidi!"

"Stop watching!"

"Didn’t we agree on a plan?!"

"Hurry down and help!"

The Azure Emperor cried out desperately, completely shameless.

His cry for help worked!

The huge Giant God stopped his fierce attack on the Fantasy Tree of Subspace.

Because…

"Whoosh——!"

A massive creature was quickly climbing down the Fantasy Tree!

"Boom——!"

When it landed, the ground shook!

Dust and smoke spread out like shockwaves from the landing.

"Hmm…"

Trilobite circled around the newcomer, checking out the uninvited guest.

"You are…"

He stepped back in surprise.

"A dinosaur!?"