Yin Tong waved dismissively.
"I know my physical condition very well. We'll deal with the invading Insectoid Race first."
Although Yu Meng beside her also disapproved of Yin Tong's actions, she understood that the circumstances were exceptional. She turned to Nalan Hang and said,
"Colonel, I'll have to trouble you to monitor Army Commander Yin's condition in real time. If necessary, I'll assist you."
The implication was that she would force Army Commander Yin to rest.
Having received Grandmaster Yu Meng's assurance, Nalan Hang visibly relaxed and nodded.
Yin Tong, standing nearby, felt helpless upon hearing their exchange. Still, she was the first to leave the Treatment Room and head for the Main Command Room.
During Army Commander Yin Tong's recovery, Chu Yuanzhen had taken over command. When a massive swarm of Black Beetles surged from the Wormhole again, he began issuing combat orders, reinforcing the defensive lines and giving the Insectoid Race no chance to break through.
However, this situation differed from before. The Black Beetle swarm that emerged was protecting a medium-sized Black Beetle and was attempting to breach the defensive line. This time, the swarm focused on defense, shielding that medium-sized Black Beetle so tightly that not even a drop could seep through, intent only on breaking through the Third Group Army's lines.
By the time Army Commander Yin Tong arrived at the command room, Chu Yuanzhen truthfully reported his findings and voiced his speculation.
"Army Commander, according to the information Saint Yun gave us, I suspect that this protected Black Beetle may be a Mother Worm responsible for reproduction among the Insectoid Race. More than likely, it is an immature Mother Worm, which is why it has not yet entered its breeding period.
"But once the Mother Worm absorbs enough power in our star system, it