Prehistoric? Choose the crocodile and survive until version T0.

The morning mist in the swamp completely dissipated, and the sunlight shone unhindered on the water's surface, reflecting shimmering light. The chirping of insects and the roars of beasts rose and fell all around, revealing the primitive and brutal vitality of the Triassic period.

Lin Ye lay deep in the mud, quietly digesting the energy he had gained from the hunt. The cracks in his scales had long since healed, and after a new round of nourishment, his body became even more refined, with a slight increase in strength and resilience.

[Host: Linye]

[Species: Protosuchus (T4)]

[Status: Uninjured, Full of Energy]

Survival Rating: 107/100

Global Ranking: 28/203

Evolutionary point: 33

[Racial Traits: Slow-speed self-healing, Mud Concealment, Crocodile Instinct, Basic Scale Armor, Scale Scratching]

The system panel was clear and eye-catching. In just half a day, his ranking climbed again, completely shedding the label of a bottom player and becoming the most unexpected dark horse on the global player list.

From being ridiculed as a useless T4 crocodile at the beginning to becoming a strong player who can defeat Pyke Crocodile head-on and is now firmly in the upper-middle tier, Lin Ye has rewritten everyone's perception of the crocodile with his extreme survival and battles, and has also shouldered the fate of the Dragon Kingdom.

He did not rush to strike again. The survival rules of the swamp are not only about fighting, but also about lying in wait and observing.

The fight with the Piketosuchus must have alerted the surrounding predators. Acting rashly now could easily lead to a desperate situation where they are attacked from all sides.

Lin Ye buried his body completely in the mud, leaving only his vertical pupils exposed, calmly observing the surrounding environment while sorting out his subsequent evolutionary plan.

With 33 evolution points, there's still a considerable gap between what you need to exchange for basic bite force enhancement and basic speed enhancement. To quickly accumulate evolution points, you must find better prey while avoiding the territory of apex predators.

His gaze swept across the shallows in the distance, where the vegetation was lush and the habitat was a gathering place for small and medium-sized herbivores, as well as an excellent hunting ground. However, it was also home to many powerful predators.

While Lin Ye was planning his hunting route, global public opinion was already in an uproar because of him.

Within the Dragon Kingdom, the jubilation of the entire nation surged higher and higher.

Lin Ye's comeback was not only a personal victory, but also a victory for the entire Dragon Kingdom.

On the national fortune ranking, the Dragon Kingdom's national fortune value has been firmly among the top 20 in the world. The warnings of natural disasters such as earthquakes and droughts in the country have been completely dispelled, the soil fertility has been greatly improved, the grain output has been steadily increased, the physical fitness of the people has been quietly enhanced, and even the air is filled with a fresh atmosphere. The whole country is showing unprecedented vitality.

The number of viewers in the official live stream broke historical records, with hundreds of millions of viewers watching intently in front of their screens, their eyes fixed on the tiny yet powerful crocodile, their gazes filled with reverence and pride.

"From last place to 28th globally, Lin Ye is always someone you can trust!"

"Who dares to say that our Dragon Kingdom has chosen a useless race? This is the strongest dark horse in prehistoric times!"

"This is such a great honor for China! These are the athletes from our country!"

"Waiting for Lin Ye to break into the global top 20 and crush those countries that once mocked us!"

The screen was filled with comments, brimming with passion and pride. The voices that had once cursed Lin Ye as a sinner had completely disappeared, replaced by unconditional trust and support.

Inside the commentary hall, experts such as Chen Guoan and Zhang Lei appeared calm and composed, their words brimming with confidence.

"Lin Ye's survival wisdom far surpasses that of all the contestants. He has a deep understanding of the survival methods of crocodiles, and he is neither arrogant nor impatient, but takes every step with care. This mentality is destined to allow him to go further."

Speaking firmly to the camera, Chen Guoan declared, "Alien crocodiles may seem weak, but they possess limitless evolutionary potential, something those top predators who only know brute force can never match!"

"At this rate, it won't be long before Lin Ye breaks into the global top ten and can compete head-on with top players like Carter and Andre!"

The nationwide celebration in the Dragon Kingdom stood in stark contrast to the oppressive silence in other countries overseas.

In the live streams from countries like the US, Japan, and South Korea, the atmosphere was extremely somber. Viewers who had previously mocked Lin Ye and belittled China were now speechless. Watching China's fortunes rise and Lin Ye's comeback, they were filled with resentment and apprehension.

American player Carter, controlling an early T0 carnivorous dinosaur, swept across the land, firmly holding the third position on the global player rankings, and is widely recognized as a favorite to win the season championship.

When he saw Lin Ye's ranking and record, a hint of surprise flashed across his originally indifferent eyes, which then turned into deep disdain.

In his view, Lin Ye was just lucky to have survived until now, and with the T4 Crocodile, he could never threaten his position.

Japanese player Sato, controlling a prehistoric giant lizard to occupy a swamp, looked at Lin Ye's name on the global leaderboard with a gloomy face and a sinister killing intent flashing in his eyes.

He could not tolerate that a weakling he had once mocked could now stand shoulder to shoulder with him, and even showed signs of surpassing him. He secretly conceived the idea of ​​eliminating Lin Ye.

South Korean player Park Jun-ho, German player Hans, English player Arthur... all the players who once underestimated Lin Ye now consider him a potential opponent, and undercurrents are quietly surging among players around the world.

"He only survived by sheer luck; Instructor Carter could crush him with a single finger!"

"Just wait, when he encounters a true apex predator, he'll be dead for sure!"

"Lord Satono will definitely be able to eliminate this threat beforehand and prevent him from continuing to be arrogant!"

Overseas audiences are still putting on a last-ditch effort to maintain their composure, but their words have long lost their former confidence and are now mostly just self-consolation.

Major global powers and paleontological research institutions have also listed Lin Ye as a key research subject, repeatedly analyzing his every battle and every choice in an attempt to unravel the secret of his comeback.

They couldn't understand how a low-level creature classified as T4 could unleash such powerful survival and combat abilities.

Lin Ye was completely unaware of all of this.

He was now fully prepared for a new round of hunting.

After a period of dormancy, the surrounding sense of crisis gradually dissipated. It was time to set off, accumulate more evolution points, and complete a new round of enhancement.

Lin Ye slowly emerged from the mud, his scales adhering to the mud, and silently slithered toward the target shallows.

He moved with agility, using the cover of water plants and mud pits to perfectly conceal his presence, without making a splash at all, demonstrating the qualities of a top-notch ambush hunter.

He quickly reached the edge of the shallows, his eyes scanning rapidly, and instantly locked onto his target—five juvenile Protosaurus rex.

This is a small carnivorous creature. The juveniles are not very aggressive. They move in groups but their defenses are loose. They are moderately difficult to hunt and can provide a lot of evolutionary points, making them an ideal hunting target.

Lin Ye lowered his body and slowly submerged underwater, using his underwater vision and the ability to hide in the mud to gradually approach his prey. A new hunt was about to begin.

His eyes were sharp, his fighting spirit was calm, and he showed no impatience whatsoever.

Every attack must be aimed at victory; every evolution must be aimed at becoming stronger.

On the shallows, a gentle breeze rustled through the water plants, creating tiny ripples, but a deadly intent lurked beneath the surface.

Lin Ye held his breath, waiting for the best opportunity to strike. His new round of counterattack had just begun!