sbdcsierra Chapter 455 The Hunter Surrounded by Wolves
Chapter 455 The Hunter Surrounded by Wolves
"Holy crap!"
Several veteran hunters frowned, knowing all too well the terrifying power of a bear's roar. Hearing that cry could keep one awake for nights on end.
Li Ju'an said, "The bear is inside. We need to take it down quickly before the wolves arrive. Otherwise, it will be even more difficult once the wolves and bear join forces."
The wolf and the two bears grew up together, working in perfect harmony. Even as adults, the two bears didn't separate, living as a group with the wolf pack, which made the mountain people even more wary.
After a brief discussion, the two leaders of the dog gang led their hunting dogs to drive the bear away from three directions, while the other hunters lay in ambush in the open area. They figured that if the bear showed itself, more than forty guns wouldn't be enough to kill it.
The hunting dogs barked wildly, and more than fifty of them charged into the woods with a ferocity comparable to that of a wolf pack.
Soon, the sounds of fierce fighting among the hunting dogs, along with gunshots, echoed from the forest. But the two bears were cowardly; even as they were surrounded and beaten by the dogs, they stubbornly resisted, tearing at the dogs, unwilling to come out of the pine forest, as if they knew they would be instantly killed if they did.
Seeing that things couldn't continue like this, Jiang Pao called on Lao Zhang to form a small team and go to the high hilltop to provide fire support.
"Holy crap, several hunting dogs have been killed! Quick, fire them!"
On a high hilltop, seven or eight hunters fired long-range rifles, providing long-range support to the hunting dogs and their pack.
The two wounded and enraged male bears became even more furious and determined not to leave the pine forest. Their bodies were covered in blood, their flesh torn to shreds by the frenzied hunter, and no matter how the hunters tried to scare them away with gunfire, they refused to come out.
Jiang Pao cursed, "Damn! These two bears have become spirits."
Old Zhang stood atop the mountain. The gunshot shattered the silence, followed by several mournful barks that pierced the forest and struck his heart. From those desperate cries, he recognized two familiar figures among the fallen. They were his beloved dogs. This sudden blow tore at his heart.
As far as the eye could see, the warrior at the forefront, and his number one hunting dog, never expected to be ambushed by a hidden male bear. The enormous creature brought down a single paw, ending its heroic life.
The other hunting dog, instead of retreating, was driven by its hunting instincts and charged at the bear. But this fearless act was met with a cruel response from the male bear. With a gentle scoop, the dog was lifted up like a doll, and then, with a forceful tearing motion, a suffocating stench of blood filled the air.
The superior hunting dog's life was mercilessly torn apart in the bear's rage, and its two halves were then carelessly thrown around.
The male bear's wound seemed to unleash its more primal wildness. It cleverly used the rocks as cover and silently extended its claws, and another unfortunate hunting dog fell into its grasp.
This time, the hound did not struggle or whine; only the crisp sound of its neck breaking, followed by the chilling chewing sounds, heralded the end of yet another life.
Old Zhang witnessed the scene firsthand, and his grief and anger surged like a tidal wave. He cried out in desperation, leading a group of veteran hunters without hesitation into the deep pine forest, resolutely heading towards the perilous front lines. With a command, he summoned his only remaining loyal hunting dog, ordering it to lead the way and guide them deeper into the forest.
Seeing this, Jiang Pao hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade him, but Old Zhang's mind was made up, and there was no way to persuade him. Jiang Pao was so anxious that he stomped his feet and slapped his thigh in frustration. Then he picked up his loaded hunting rifle and, keeping close to the jagged rocks in the rocky pond, cautiously advanced step by step.
"Forward! Charge in! Surround those two damned beasts and wipe them out in one fell swoop!" Jiang Pao's voice was firm and powerful, exuding an undeniable domineering aura.
The hunters under his command were all veterans of the mountains and forests. Although they were not young, they were extremely experienced and qualified. They were recognized as invincible generals in this mountain forest, and every hunt was like a triumphant return from the battlefield.
They walked with steady steps, lifting their legs high and landing lightly, breathing evenly and deeply, gripping their guns tightly, their eyes blazing, staring straight ahead without any distraction.
Old Zhang was full of confidence, believing that with the hunting dogs leading the way, once they got into a fight with the bear, it would be the perfect opportunity for him to fire, and victory would be assured.
Little did he know, the enormous bear had already circled behind him, silently. As he meandered along the rugged rocks, the bear suddenly reached out its massive paws and pinned him firmly under its sharp claws. In an instant, the bear's strength tore off his left arm, and its fangs were already poised to deliver a fatal blow.
Bang! Jiang Pao pulled the trigger, hitting Hei Xiazi in the left shoulder. Hei Xiazi quickly turned his head and aimed at Jiang Pao to charge.
At this moment, Li Ju'an spotted the black bear's pounce route and led a pack of hunting dogs to intercept it. He roared, and more than ten hunters behind him simultaneously raised their guns and fired wildly at the bear.
Bang bang bang!
More than a dozen shotguns fired in unison.
The male bear was cornered with no way out and was riddled with bullets in its heart and lung area. Even if it wasn't shot in the head, if enough bullets pierced through its heart and lung area, its heart could be riddled with holes.
The first male bear fell down immediately.
Li Ju'an dared not be careless and cautiously approached, firing a finishing shot at the same time as the hunters. The medium-caliber slug pierced the bear's skull, and a cloud of blood sprayed from the back of its head. Only then did the hunters believe that the male bear was truly dead.
"Quick, find it! There's another one."
The remaining male bears were so frightened that they hid in the pine forest and wouldn't come out. Li Ju'an, however, wasn't about to let this bear go.
Jiang Pao shouted, "Set it on fire! Set it on fire and burn it down!"
Old Zhang's entire left arm was torn off, almost only skin and flesh connecting it. He was in so much pain that his eyelids rolled back, and he almost fainted. He couldn't stand up, but he still kept shouting, "Don't set fire! Don't set fire! There will be a wildfire!"
Jiang Pao also got anxious: "Damn it, what time is it? It's not the forest fire season. Let's light the pine torches, throw them in, and we're not afraid that bear won't come out."
Several hunters were about to take action when Li Ju'an stopped them, shouting, "It's not worth it. If the oily wood catches fire, the forest will burn too. What if we cause a wildfire on such a large mountain just to hunt two bears?"
"Tell me, what other ways can we force the bear out?"
The hunters were arguing amongst themselves when suddenly wolves howled in the distance.
All the hunters felt a chill run down their spines, and goosebumps erupted on their skin.
It turned out the super wolf pack had been watching them all along. Seeing them fight the black bear meant the hunters were now trapped in the pine forest. Before, it was the hunters surrounding the black bear in the pine forest; now it was the super wolf pack surrounding the hunters.
Jiang Pao's horrified pupils trembled: "Damn, these wolves have become demons!"
Hearing the wolf's low howl, the male bear, emboldened by some unknown source, charged out. Li Ju'an watched as the male bear pounced on Jiang Pao, raised his gun, and roared, "Uncle Jiang, get down!"
Jiang Pao was still thinking of finding a torch to light a fire when he was pounced on by a male bear. Li Ju'an also pulled the trigger of his shotgun, and the bullet hit the back of the male bear's head.
boom!