A tense atmosphere permeated the space.
Zhou Niannian couldn't understand why the black panther, which had been playing well before, now seemed so off.
Its demeanor made her heart pound, and after being held back by Dai Xiaomei, she didn't dare to advance further.
However, since they had been discovered, the black panther no longer concealed itself.
It lowered its back, tensed its body for a pounce, and its sharp claws suddenly flashed.
Even a low growl of "haha" emanated from its mouth.
It seemed agitated, radiating a wild aura.
"It's a black panther?!"
Lele instinctively exclaimed upon seeing the black panther blocking their path.
In the studio, they were also following the movements of Jiang Fan's group.
After all, this group was the most interesting among all the streamers.
Whether it was exploration or survival, there were many points of interest.
Some even suspected that this program was created specifically to be a stage for Jiang Fan to showcase himself.
Using the ineffectiveness of 99 streamers to highlight the greatness of Jiang Fan alone.
Especially his ability to peacefully coexist with animals, something countless people dreamed of but found impossible.
The black panther also had many fans in this competition.
The proud and aloof Lord Black Panther was like a king, sometimes even tricking Jiang Fan with no recourse.
Appearing in the forest, the black panther landed on a tree, its four paws on the ground, tail tucked, walking cautiously forward.
The taut muscles on its body were clearly defined, an enviable sight.
Its sharp gaze exuded a sternness.
Upon seeing the black panther appear on camera, many fans also became excited.
"Damn! Haven't seen Brother Hei for days! I missed him dearly!"
"Ahhh! Haven't seen him in days, Brother Hei is still so handsome! I wish I could own such a black panther! Who wouldn't like such a large pet?"
"To the dreamers ahead, didn't you notice that the black panther is acting strangely now? It seems to hold great hostility towards Sister Zhou and the old woman!"
"Oh my, I thought it was just me! Why aren't they running away quickly! My heavens, are they that brave?"
The eyes of the masses were discerning.
Even though they liked the black panther, their hearts skipped a beat when they saw it seemingly entering an aggressive state.
Bae Ge, in particular, looked very serious.
"This black panther is now in an attack state, it's extremely dangerous."
"If you encounter a black panther in the wild, be sure not to approach it, as it may provoke an attack."
"Even if you are familiar with the animal, such a wild and untamed creature might tear you to shreds for any reason."
Bae Ge's words were rapid but heavy.
Countless people are attacked by leopards every year, mostly due to curiosity or for some benefit.
China's classification of it as a national second-class protected animal is not just to protect leopards, but also humans.
After hearing Bae Ge's explanation, the fans truly began to understand that this black panther was not to be trifled with.
Especially now, it was not something one could casually approach.
Almost without waiting.
Ready.
Pounce!
A black figure lunged from the tree with incredible speed, leaving them no time to react.
Fortunately, Jiang Fan, who was following behind, rushed forward, pushed the two women aside, and dodged the black panther's attack.
He steadied himself, staring intently at the black panther, his voice urgent.
"What's going on?"
"I don't know! It just suddenly charged at us!"
Zhou Niannian quickly replied, and she and Dai Xiaomei retreated rapidly, fearing another attack.
The black panther, having missed its target, kicked up thick dust and mud from the ground.
It slid for a short distance, lowered its body, and just before it stopped, it leaped!
The target: Jiang Fan!
With sharp claws that could draw blood, Jiang Fan couldn't let it touch him. He sidestepped several steps, narrowly avoiding the black panther's attack, but his clothes were splashed with mud.
His already dusty clothes were now an unsightly mess.
Jiang Fan's face turned grim.
He drew his military knife, his voice filled with threat.
"What exactly do you want! If you don't stop, I'll have to act!"
Previously, the black panther had always seemed to understand his words, but this time, it was unresponsive.
It sneered humanly, gripped the tree, and used the reactive force to attack Jiang Fan again.
Jiang Fan was also provoked by the black panther's back-and-forth.
He gripped his military knife, his fighting spirit flaring, and the scene was on the verge of erupting.
The viewers watching the livestream never expected it to escalate into a fight so quickly.
It was too sudden!
Moreover, the black panther's strength, whether in running speed, long jump, or high jump, was exceptional.
It was truly an "all-around champion"!
Wasn't Jiang Fan walking into a death trap by fighting it?
"Damn! Did we miss something? Why did they suddenly start fighting?!"
"Save him! Where is the rescue team? Are they really letting Jiang Shen fight the black panther? This is going to be fatal!"
"In other words, the black panther is so fast, it can dodge attacks. Is Jiang Shen even faster?"
The livestream became chaotic due to this sudden fight.
Some worried if Jiang Fan would get hurt.
But more people were shouting about the excitement.
However, this was not a safe and harmless performance, and Bae Ge was narrating at an extremely fast pace.
"Jiang Fan's speed isn't actually that fast. He's been watching the black panther's movements, and he's dodging by anticipating its actions."
"This requires extensive combat experience to achieve. Please do not imitate this."
He still had to say it; even though Jiang Fan appeared to be doing it easily, it was technically demanding.
Lele watched the screen with wide eyes, clutching her fists nervously.
"I wonder when the rescue team will arrive. Will something happen?"
Jiang Fan was the biggest highlight of this competition. If he were to get hurt and withdraw, the competition would lose a significant portion of its appeal.
Even from a fan's perspective, Lele sincerely hoped that nothing would happen to Jiang Fan.
This thought coincided with the middle-aged man backstage.
He had already snatched the director's walkie-talkie and issued instructions to the rescue team.
"Proceed immediately to island location 154,392 for rescue!"
"Prepare tranquilizer darts! If necessary, make the black panther fall asleep."
"Jiang Fan must not be harmed!"
His commanding tone, clearly accustomed to giving orders, made the rescue team captain stand at attention and shout:
"Yes!"
Then he led his team to the rescue.
They didn't believe Jiang Fan could defeat the black panther.
After all, everyone knew the combat effectiveness of a black panther.
No matter how capable Jiang Fan was, he was still just an ordinary person. It would be a miracle if he wasn't torn to shreds by the black panther, let alone suppress it.
But as the middle-aged man issued the order and looked at the screen, his gaze narrowed.
When he saw Jiang Fan draw his military knife and prepare to get serious,
The black panther dodged.
It stood on the tree, looking down at Jiang Fan.
It had voluntarily ceased hostilities!!!