For several days in a row, Qin Mu practiced the "Celestial God Codex" at home every morning, the "World-Ending" spear technique in the afternoons, and taught himself Gene Engineering knowledge and cultivation guidance techniques at night.
During that time, he occasionally found time to guide Mu Mu and Xiao Wu in their cultivation. His days were exceptionally fulfilling.
With his full focus on cultivation, his progress was extremely gratifying.
He had already cleared all six diagrams in the first volume of the "Celestial God Codex," and they had posed almost no difficulty for Qin Mu.
He had also mastered all twenty-one moves of the first level of the "World-Ending" spear technique. His control over his bodily strength had risen dramatically, his movement technique had naturally reached the threshold of the subtle realm, and he could easily unleash a hidden force.
With the Mother Nest assisting his cultivation, his progress was truly astonishing. Any mistake or omission could be easily detected and corrected immediately. It was practically a cultivation artifact.
With the Mother Nest's assistance these past few days, I have also read through several Gene Engineering books and gained a general understanding of Gene Engineering. Next comes deeper study.
With the Mother Nest's assistance, Qin Mu's learning ability was terrifying. Skimming ten lines at a glance was routine for him; reading a book was practically like flipping through its pages.
Yet he was not merely swallowing the information whole. He truly understood it and had mastered the knowledge within.
Sitting cross-legged in the martial arts hall, Qin Mu sorted through the gains he had made over the past few days.
After cultivating, Qin Mu's strength had improved tremendously. Although his physical fitness was still at the limit of the Advanced Warrior level, just a little short of the minimum requirement of 8,000 kilograms for an Initial Warlord, his actual Combat Power was several times greater than before!
Relying solely on his martial artist strength without using Mental Power, the enhancement from the "World-Ending" spear technique made even ordinary Initial Warlords no match for him.
If he continued cultivating on his own without feedback from the Mother Nest, he could also break through to the Warlord-level within half a month.
As the Overlord of the Swarm, not only could the Swarm's feedback enhance his strength, but his own cultivation could improve it normally as well.
His consciousness connected to Mother Nest No. 2 in County Town 0203.
The Swarm had also developed smoothly over the past few days. Its numbers were nearing ten thousand, and that was despite its repeated battles with monsters, which had resulted in severe casualties.
As the Swarm continued expanding and hunting outward, it had fought several large-scale battles against Beast General level monsters. Apart from a flying monster, the Golden Vulture, and a High Beast General level Raging Bull, the other monsters had been surrounded and killed by the Swarm!
Although the Golden Vulture had escaped under the Gray Cloud Finches' siege, the Swarm had inflicted considerable injuries on it and successfully acquired its genes. The Mother Nest was already working urgently to analyze its Life Structure Diagram.
The High Beast General level Raging Bull, on the other hand, was quite troublesome. It stood over three meters tall at the shoulder and possessed extremely strong defenses. It also had two Initial Beast General level Raging Bulls under its command, with a herd numbering over a thousand.
In several battles, the Swarm had gained no advantage and had even suffered considerable losses.
Although the Swarm held an overwhelming numerical advantage, Raging Bulls were known among bovine monsters for their unity and herd mentality. Led by that High Beast General level Raging Bull, they had broken through the Swarm's encirclement in battle several times.
Afterward, because the Swarm had killed many ordinary Raging Bulls and one Initial Beast General level Raging Bull, the High Beast General level Raging Bull often came to retaliate.
The monsters killed by the Swarm were an Initial Beast General level Lion Mastiff, a Mid Warlord Bloodthirsty Tank, and an Initial Beast General level Raging Bull.
This allowed the Swarm to successfully record three more types of Beast General level genes. Once the Level 2 Hive Mother finished hatching, it would be able to hatch Beast General level insectoid creatures.
The Swarm's composition was also constantly changing under the Mother Nest's adjustments. Iron-Haired Wild Boars were gradually being phased out and replaced by Unicorn Wild Boars.
Compared with Iron-Haired Wild Boars, Unicorn Wild Boars were stronger and more agile. The single horn atop their heads greatly increased the force of their charges.
The Tiger Mastiffs' position remained secure. The Swarm had hatched some Lion Mastiffs and other monsters for comparison, but in actual combat, the Tiger Mastiffs still performed the best.
The same was true for Shadow Cats. Although there were Tiger Cats of the same type, Shadow Cats were positioned as assassins and scouts, and their smaller bodies were better suited to urban ruins.
Thus, the main units of the insectoid creatures were Tiger Mastiffs, Unicorn Wild Boars, and Shadow Cats, supplemented by many other units.
Most importantly, the First-level Hive's gene progress had reached 91%. It was about to evolve into a Level 2 Hive Mother, and its stored energy had exceeded ten thousand points.
In another day or two, the Swarm would be able to evolve into a Level 2 Hive Mother.
I've learned almost everything I need to learn, and my weapons are ready. What remains is to comprehend and improve through actual combat.
Then I'll set out today, for the wilderness, for the Mother Nest!
Qin Mu's eyes shone brightly.
This time, the Swarm would begin its true expansion, blooming in every direction, while he himself would undergo real combat and trials of life and death!
After saying farewell to Uncle Qing, Qin Mu put on a full Combat Suit, slung on his Combat Backpack, carried a long weapon case, and headed out.
On the second day after moving into the Villa District, Uncle Qing had already learned that Qin Mu had entered the wilderness.
He had also learned that Qin Mu had awakened as a Mental Master and possessed strength invincible even among Mid Warlords. After his amazement and shock, he naturally no longer interfered with Qin Mu's decisions.
When night had fallen, Qin Mu got off the train heading to the military camp.
The two soldiers standing guard saw Qin Mu. Though he was not wearing a military uniform, they immediately stood at attention and saluted.
Qin Mu nodded and smiled in return.
Qin Mu was something of a notable figure in this supply base, especially after news of his practical combat assessment spread and he joined the military.
Following his memories from last time, Qin Mu headed straight to the martial artist supply base, went to the front desk, and registered his information.
"Colonel Qin Mu!"
The officer responsible for registration was the same man from last time. He hurriedly stood and saluted.
Although Qin Mu had joined the military, he did not hold a specific post, so the officer addressed him directly by his rank.
"Please help me register."
Qin Mu said with a smile.
"Certainly. Are you still entering the Wilderness Zone alone?"
the officer asked.
"Yes, alone."
"All right. Your room number is A3. Colonel Qin Mu, I wish you a successful hunt!"
The officer respectfully handed him a key.
After taking the key, Qin Mu went directly to his room. Along the way, quite a few martial artists greeted him, a stark contrast to how no one had paid him any attention last time.
When Qin Mu found his room, he could not help but sigh.
This residence was much larger and far more luxurious than the small building from last time. It had to be said that as long as one had strength, one could enjoy better treatment wherever one went.
After entering the room and resting for a while, Qin Mu did not linger. He drove an Off-road Pickup Truck loaded with supplies into the Wilderness Zone.
Under the moonlit night, a large flock of Gray Cloud Finches flew over at some point. As though escorting him, they circled and followed above Qin Mu's head.
When the Off-road Pickup Truck left the martial artist supply base, groups of Tiger Hounds silently followed along both sides of the vehicle, faithfully guarding it.
At that moment, the Overlord of the Swarm had returned to the Swarm.
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