The alligator gar’s slender snout had tremendous destructive power, as it tore a piece of flesh from the belly of the sea bass and swallowed it in a couple of gulps.
The allure of the Nile perch’s flesh became irresistible to the alligator gar when it found the taste to its liking.
The Nile perch is inherently flavorful, a rare delicacy for humans and very delicious.
As an invasive species from North America, when had the alligator gar ever tasted such a treat?
So it was instantly captivated.
Unable to resist, it charged towards the Nile perch again, eager to feast some more.
Although the Nile perch was heavily wounded and had lost its balance at that moment, it exploded with fury in the face of a creature that not only wanted to eat it but had joined forces to do so.
As the alligator gar confidently latched onto the Nile perch’s belly and continued tearing at it, the Nile perch used its last strength to fight back.
It rolled over and clamped its jaws onto the alligator gar, and as luck would have it, it bit down on the gar’s long, thin snout.
The Nile perch’s biggest advantage was its large mouth, whereas the alligator gar’s critical flaw was its narrow, pointed muzzle, which could be easily enveloped in a single bite.
Even though the alligator gar had massive biting power, almost any animal with such strength shares one weakness: they can’t open their mouths very forcefully.
Take crocodiles, for example; their biting force is immense, and anything caught in their jaws is in deep trouble. However, if you manage to secure a crocodile’s mouth from the outside, whether it’s with a child’s hand or simply a strip of tape, you can keep their jaws immobilized, preventing them from opening.
That’s why at some crocodile farms, the most common method to catch a crocodile is to wrap its mouth with tape or something similar, rendering the crocodile harmless.
At this point, the alligator gar was like a trapped crocodile, losing its most powerful weapon as the Nile perch firmly clamped its mouth shut.
Such an opportunity was not to be missed in the eyes of the two clever pikes.
They immediately charged and launched a pincer attack on the alligator gar from both sides.
In just one round, several scales were stripped from the alligator gar, and its tough skin was damaged.
Blood was finally drawn.
A piece of the alligator gar’s iron-like flesh was torn away, and its body was damaged.
Amidst the pikes’ ferocious tearing, even the alligator gar’s hardy frame could not withstand the assault.
Finally, the alligator gar was covered in wounds and its body lost the vigor of life.
Only then, as if showing mercy, did the pikes turn their attacks on the Nile perch, effectively ending its suffering in advance.
Thus,
The fierce battle between four fish finally came to an end, with the two pikes emerging victorious.
First, they defeated the 200-pound African catfish with a two-on-one strategy, and then, amidst the chaos of the fray, they deftly overcame two strong opponents, each weighing over 150 pounds.
They indeed triumphed against larger, stronger foes, showcasing not only their robust bodies but also their remarkable intelligence, leaving a deep impression on countless viewers.
With the pikes’ victory, the program’s highlight concluded, sparking a strong reaction among the audience.
Initially, when the show’s producers arranged the four-fish battle, the audience was full of criticism, accusing the team of shamelessness and deliberately setting up the pike to lose.
But as the two pikes demonstrated clever cooperation and extraordinary intelligence, all viewers couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration, "That’s truly great!"
The show’s arrangement was simply genius; without such a setup, they never would have witnessed such an exciting skirmish.
"This kind of show is even more thrilling than watching sports competitions."
"Absolutely fantastic, I really hope to see more shows like this."
"Forget all those weak celebrity reality shows, this is what we need: a real fish show, or even other types of animals, with competitions or games or something, it would definitely be a ratings smash."
This time, the production team was clearly ahead of the game.
Moreover, today’s show had a major highlight: the contest between local champions and foreign invaders.
"I think a series of programs like this could work quite well; I’m looking forward to the production team seizing the opportunity and continuing similar programs,"
The viewers were left wanting more after this episode, making various suggestions and yearning for more shows of this kind.
But for the production team, despite the financial success of this episode, recreating such exceptional outcomes for future shows won’t be easy.
After all, today’s show material all came from Lin Yang’s catch in a single competition.
The show’s easy to plan, but with only one Master like Lin Yang, it’s unrealistic to expect such quality content for every episode.
Besides, this episode was riding on a wave of popularity; one from the National Tourist Fishing Competition and the other from Lin Yang himself, gaining such great attention because it was built on pre-existing interest.
At the end of the show, Xia Xiaoxue, as the host, naturally needed to provide a conclusion.
She first summarized some of the events of today’s competition, and as she spoke, the program’s footage turned to some exciting clips.
Then, drawing on today’s event, Xia Xiaoxue said, "As everyone knows, aside from the pike, the other three fish in today’s program are all invasive species. While the pike won the battle, it does not represent a comprehensive victory for our native fish species.