49 Swarm Thinks You're Not Only Lacking, but Also Have a Screw Loose - Bonus Chapter [55]
(Additional update for "konstanzzz" brothers [5/5])
"Look what this is?
A hero!
An injured and dying hero, hehe, I don't even have to guess, I know what those rotten people Klaxxi did in sending you here."
The royal prime minister rushed over with a large group of royal guards.
It saw the hero Amber Armor in the passage of the palace that was almost completely destroyed. The latter was in extremely miserable condition. He had obviously suffered a fierce battle. The hero Amber Armor on his body was completely destroyed by some kind of ferocious weapon, and even his own limbs were chopped off in half.
This mighty hero now only has one breath left.
Under the command of Zor'lok, several Mantid Warrior stepped forward and lifted the poor defeated general so that the royal prime minister could see its face. When they saw the iconic broken amber battle helmet and the broken amber sword inserted in its heart, Grand Chancellor sneered and said:
"It turns out to be Sir "Wind Reaver". It is said that you are victorious in every battle, how could you end up like this? Oh, the legendary insect swarm hero with a great sense of honor came to be a despicable assassin, but he failed incompetently.
You really make the elders look good."
There are at least five diseases causing chaos in Kil'ruk's body. Even if the Unscarred doesn't kill it, it is only one step away from death. It can only use its last strength to remind:
"Be careful, there is a monster."
"No need to remind you, that monster is outside, even Mantid who is not blind can see it!"
Grand Chancellor thought that Wind Reaver was talking about the leader King Beast Agamaggan who was attacking Sacred Tree Palace. It did not intend for this despicable assassin to say anything more. It wanted to execute this guy, but then changed its mind and said to the guards around it:
"Send it to Master Amber and give it to the chief scholar of Empress, His Excellency Angshuk. The heroes have relied on the secret technique of "Amber Preservation and Regeneration" to survive the ravages of time. Strong ones like Kil'ruk have been awakened several times and then fell asleep again.
It contains a valuable sample of Amber Regeneration's ability.
Tell Angshuk, Empress has no patience, and the young genius scholar must crack the secret of "Amber Regeneration" as soon as possible!"
"As you command!"
Several big and round Mantid warriors dragged the dying Wind Reaver towards the amber shaping place under the palace, trying to exert the last bit of value of Wind Reaver before it died.
Empress's most favored genius scholar, amber shaper Angshuk, was overjoyed when he saw this experimental product.
It has only the last step left to decipher the secret of Amber Regeneration monopolized by Klaxxi elders. With this hero in front of it who has experienced Amber Regeneration several times, it will definitely bring the most perfect "birthday gift" to the beloved Grand Empress.
The envoys sent by Grand Chancellor will now risk their lives to overcome the blockade of Shadow Chasing Swarm, and they will send the news of Empress's attack to Kun-Lai Summit as quickly as possible.
At this time, Windlord Mel'jarak and Blade Lord Ta'yak, who are commanding the army to attack the city, must return for reinforcements. If they come any slower, that damn king beast will enter the palace "Assassinating the King".
What a heck!
Where did these damn bugs come from?
Curse them!
At the same time, in Shadow Chasing Swarm's main base, Diakum and Twins, who came to "inspect the battlefield", also saw their latest "prey".
The enhanced version of the insect swarm hero "the Unscarred·Malik" humbly half-knelt at the feet of Light Weaver who had given him "rebirth", and beside him, the one who was beaten The half-dead cutter·Rik'kal and the Swarm Guardian·Hisek whose limbs were chopped off are being transported deep into the insect nest by the Worker Bees.
Gene Masters can't wait to "study" new samples.
After the powerful genes of these two guys are thoroughly studied, they will also receive the same insect swarm enhancement as the Unscarred and become "insect swarm heroes" that can be mobilized by Overmind.
The most terrifying part of this matter is that in order to ensure the high quality of the gene fragments, those Gene Master Abathurs would perform anatomy while Yingjie was fully awake.
The bravest Mantid heroes need to witness how they are "dismembered" throughout the whole process. In Gene Master's special biotoxin and carpet nutrient supply, the Life Force of these guys will be preserved. Finally, after the research is completed, they will be "sewn" together and thrown into the incubator for secondary transformation.
They were awake throughout the entire process.
Even for Mantid who are "born to chase death", this process is a bit too scary.
"You did a great job, the Unscarred."
Diakum encouraged him with satisfaction:
"You have made brilliant contributions to the strength of the swarm. You deserve to be awarded a medal. In addition to the territory Overmind has prepared for you, I also have gifts for you."
He stretched out his hand.
At this moment, "Jade Lotus Representative" Madam Guo Su, who was already trembling with fear from the swarm of insects, was stunned. He was kicked by Twins before he could react and quickly handed over the weapon box in his hands.
Vigilant took out a "Sha-Touched Weapon" that was seized by Jade Lotus.
Compared with the original weapon made by Klaxxi elders, this thing was hand-engraved with shadow-chasing runes by Diakum, allowing it to gather Entropic Energy when the evil power is strengthened.
The most important thing is that this thing is a "Faith Power".
That is Diakum's in-depth attempt at Faith Power, and the valuable knowledge shared by Loa God allows such a weapon of faith to call "Divine Descent reinforcement" from Devourer of Worlds when necessary.
"Hold it."
Diakum handed the insect swarm halberd to the Unscarred, and he encouraged:
"I will give you the talent of "Indestructible Body" to completely unlock your war potential. You have become Shadow Chasing Swarm's "Hero of Dispute". May you go further on the road to chasing shadows."
"Supreme glory!"
The Unscarred roared.
When taking over "Shadow Chasing Divine Weapon", the faction reinforcement from Light Weaver made the already strong Life Force swell visible to the naked eye.
The gift of mythical talent is obviously a rare gift. When the Unscarred stood up, its body expanded twice and became a real "half-giant insect".
The recognition from Light Weaver also makes it the real "Hive Tyrant". After returning to Sea of Darkness's nest, it can have the nest and territory under its command. In the system of the insect swarm, this means that the Unscarred will be given more "individual will".
It will be promoted from a simple war weapon to a "Swarm Mind node" and truly enter the level of commander.
Mantid Yingjie's experience and strategies accumulated in countless wars have allowed them to effectively alleviate the problem of bloated systems that will inevitably occur after the insect swarm reaches a certain scale.
In jargon, this is called "opening a branch base".
"Every hero will become Hive Tyrant in the future."
Saloras said softly:
"After we receive all the heroes under Klaxxi Elder Council, Shadow Chasing Swarm will be able to expand exponentially in a short period of time."
"But we can't just rely on heroes."
Oreses shook his head and said:
"Mantid It took 10,000 years to accumulate twelve heroes. They are all unique. The loss of each one will seriously weaken the insect nest. The insect swarm under the leader obviously needs some "cheap" enough substitutes.
In low-intensity conflicts, these guys should be the first to bear the pressure. Only when they can no longer bear it can the heroes come out."
"There will be."
Diakum is very optimistic.
He looked at the besieged Sacred Tree Palace in the distance and said:
"Klaxxi The elders' standards for selecting heroes are too strict. Overmind can indeed relax the standards appropriately. Not only Mantid, but Nerubian kings of Azjol-Nerub are also perfect Hive Tyrant candidates.
Moreover, Gene Master are studying the forbidden secret of "soul shaping". Perhaps in the future, those who were conquered by the swarm will also become the source of power for the swarm."
Having said this, Diakum looked back at Madam Guo Su.
This lady Pandaren in a red dress is the cousin of Jade Lotus leader Madam Goya. It is said that she is quite smart and capable, but she will be frightened by the momentum of this insect swarm and her face will turn pale.
It is indeed not easy to make the furry Pandaren look pale, which shows how terrible the psychological pressure that ordinary people will feel when facing a swarm of insects.
"The Shadow Hunterss under my command need to share information from Jade Lotus, ma'am."
Vigilant said in a gentle tone:
"It is not easy to work in Dread Wastes, but I believe Jade Lotus has its own means. Madam Goya hopes to maintain a good relationship with Light Weaver Warband. This is the diplomatic responsibility she needs to bear.
I assure you that after the Mantid battle is over, all the diplomatic channels I have outside the fog will be open to Jade Lotus!
Also, the supply of Sha-Touched Weapon she promised me is currently in serious short supply.
You can also see that my insect swarm is very suitable for this dangerous weapon. I need more dye weapons to arm my insect swarm elite, so.
Your collection efficiency needs to be appropriately improved, okay?"
Madam Guo Su really wants to explain it. After all, there are not many things like Sha-Touched Weapon in Klaxxi Elder Council. These magical weapons that need to be forged with a variety of evil powers are exclusive weapons for heroes.
But she glanced at the Warrior Bug around her who were staring at her with "food" eyes, and in the end she didn't dare to refute, but just nodded silently.
Now Jade Lotus estimates that he will have to use all his cards to meet the needs of Vigilant, which will cost them a lot of elites.
However, my cousin has made up her mind to embrace this golden thigh. Jade Lotus, which has been dormant for thousands of years, must make a big move. This is how things are in this world. Where is the reward without paying?
"Mentor! My strategy is working."
Anveena floated over and reported to Diakum in an excited tone:
"The flying dragons responsible for the investigation sent back news that Mantid of Kun-Lai Summit is turning back. Although not all Mantid are returning to defense, the Mantid lords who command the army at both ends are galloping towards Serpent's Spine with their elites.
The Abathurs evaluated their war status and believed that the lords of Mantid all had the potential to become heroes, so they were also counted as "quasi-heroes".
I have laid an ambush in the mountains near Serpent's Spine and "Gao-Ran Formation", preparing to intercept and capture them alive!
After this battle, it is estimated that I will be able to obtain six Abathur from your insect swarm."
"Well done, keep up the good work."
Diakum encouraged:
"Only six will not allow your future Saviors Swarm to develop quickly. It is conservatively estimated that at least ten Gene Master will be needed to get the insect swarm on track quickly in the early stages of hatching.
Your insect swarm in Material World doesn't have that many chances to fight. If it can't "support war with war" like Shadow Chasing Swarm, its internal evolution can only rely on the day-to-day research of Gene Master.
There are still many Gene Master under Overmind, you have to work harder."
"Okay."
Anveena stood at attention and saluted, but then she asked curiously:
"But why did you give the Gene Masters the surname "Abathur"? Does this surname have any unique meaning?"
"Of course, "Abathur" represents my good expectations for all Gene Master."
Diakum said with a sigh:
"Don't care where the name comes from, you just need to know that "Abathur" represents absolute efficiency, perfect skills and the unquenchable desire to pursue the highest evolution.
For the swarm, this is of course a noble name.
Perhaps in the future, Shadow Chasing Swarm will give birth to a real "Abathur", but for now, I can only say that Gene Master are still lacking. They need to perform their duties carefully and constantly pursue perfection."
He shook his head and returned to his usual gentle smile, and reminded Anveena:
"I will go to "Isle of Thunder" off the coast of Pandaria with Pandaren, and will stay there for a few days. During this period, you and your combat staff will be responsible for advancing the swarm war.
Do this slowly and steadily, but it must be done quickly.
Also, after this battle is over, remember to send a reward gift to Mr. Jarod Shadowsong.
People have worked hard for you, and a necessary honor is a must."
"Then what should I give?"
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Anveena blinked and said:
"I haven't given anyone a gift yet. Do you have any suggestions?"
"Well, let me think about it."
Dick rubbed his chin, and after a moment, he said:
How about a "Heart of Azeroth" pendant?
Congratulations to Commander Jarod Shadowsong for becoming the second ranked Kaldorei Saviors after Nightsworn.
Supreme Star Soul not only needs Warrior like Khadgar, she also needs outstanding commanders who have an overall view, and Lothar and Jarod are both leaders."
Among the besieged Sacred Tree Palace, Grand Empress Shek'zeer said that he needed to take a rest, so the loyal Mantid guards retreated outside the palace.
But Empress did not rest. On the contrary, she stretched out her too "delicate" claws.
There is a strange "fossil insect egg" on the tip of her finger.
This is not the insect egg of Mantid. Grand Empress, who is responsible for the reproduction of the ethnic group, can completely confirm this. She can even sense that this thing has the same origin as herself by virtue of her "ancient bloodline".
Maybe it comes from the legendary Aqir Empire?
Shekzeer didn't know how this thing appeared near her bedroom, but she guessed that it must have been specially sent to her by the group of strange bugs opposite.
Because other Mantid won't pay attention to this little thing at all, only she can sense the "ancient call" in it.
The appearance of this thing means that the opposite insect swarm does not intend to disguise its origins. They have revealed their identity. They are the insect swarm of the Aqir Empire, and at least have a complex and close relationship with the ancient Qiraji Empire.
This is an "invitation".
But Shekzeer is a little hesitant to open this "letter".
She was a little afraid that there might be some strange curse hidden in this thing, but it was not a big problem. Mantid Empress was also a pretty good spell caster herself.
Grand Empress's king pheromones prevent them from flying and melee combat, but kings have their own majesty, and their powerful spiritual power is their innate talent.
It is said that this is also the secret power passed down by the insect nobles of the Aqir Empire. Shekzeer has always been proud of its unique and powerful power.
"Boom"
Another loud noise sounded from outside the Sacred Tree Palace. Grand Empress knew that it was the fierce king insect attacking the palace. If the reinforcements under his command did not come, it would only be a matter of time before this sacred tree, which had grown for thousands of years, would be destroyed.
The leader beast is simply a monster!
Grand Empress tried to use psychic power to appease it, but the other party brutally tore the psychic shackles apart.
The opponent's king beast didn't like her at all, but in the brief contact before, Shekzeer clearly felt the disdain and weariness in the heart of the king insect named "Agamaggan".
The opponent did not use all its strength to attack its own palace. It was just following the "order" to put pressure on Mantid here and maintain its intimidation to them.
But it is in a "fishing" state where it cannot be motivated at all. Even if Mantid attacks desperately, it will be difficult for it to feel threatened.
This is terrible.
This means that the insect swarm on the opposite side must have a bigger plot to trap him here. Shekzeer couldn't help but think about the worst case scenario he could think of. Could it be that the group of aqir bugs on the opposite side had secretly united with the old immortals of Klaxxi?
They want to slaughter all the Mantid warriors who are loyal to them on this battlefield, as a "lesson in female virtue" for future Grand Empress people?
A brutal execution for demonstration?
Grand Empress The more I think about it, the more frustrated I become.
In the end, she couldn't help it anymore and used her huge spiritual power to come into contact with this "ancient fossil".
When she was young, she had a bloody courage in her heart.
Even if you are going to die, you must die knowingly!
But at the moment when the mental power came into contact, Shekzeer felt that her will was dragged into a strange place, not in Material World. When she opened her "eyes" again, what came into view was a "mountain" made of flesh and blood.
The black blood of corruption surged under the twisted and ferocious carapace, and the dancing spiked tentacles were like a group of snakes dancing wildly. A large number of Faceless Ones and K'xir were born from all over the mountain of flesh and blood, and under the gaze of the constantly rotating black giant, they obeyed the frantic horn Charge.
This is a fortress! A terrifying great life, it is alive in itself!
It occupies a "fertile land" in Sea of Darkness, which obviously belongs to the territory of a certain Void Gods. However, this place is being invaded, and the vast sea of insects is besieging the territory of the god Ethereal from all directions.
They bite with their sharp teeth, fight with their bone blades, and corrupt with their poison.
Their individual strength is much lower than that of Faceless Ones, but their number is their most proud weapon.
It's like ants attacking an elephant, but it's a carnival of army ants.
Even if each insect can only tear off a piece of flesh and blood, when the insect swarm sweeps past, the living ground will be torn out of the original brown soil.
Wherever the swarms reach, there is only blight and famine.
The sky of Sea of Darkness is always dark, with streaks of black Thunder jumping in the clouds. They are the source of light here the One, and every time the battlefield is illuminated, the black blood of the evil god is drunk by the advancing swarm of insects.
Eventually, the beleaguered Flesh Temple became enraged.
The giant black eye at the highest point of the temple sprayed out dazzling Twilight, turning all creatures on the battlefield into dust.
The tentacles, Faceless Ones, the insect swarm and the wailing earth all returned to deathly silence at this moment.
The giant eyes closed again with satisfaction, but a moment later the hard-working Worker Bee appeared on the battlefield.
They silently dragged everything in front of them back to the insect nest on the coast. The moment Grand Empress turned around in shock, another mighty swarm of insects had already stepped on the bones of their predecessors and launched an attack on the temple of the evil god.
Shekzeer then noticed that the entire coast within her sight had been occupied by this swarm of insects.
They did not use mediocre flesh and blood to build a fortress, but covered their insect nests with chitin, paved their kingdom with a carpet of green grassland, and hollowed out the mountains as incubators and dragon nests.
Even in the dim sea water, there are giant insects like sea dragons quietly floating up.
That's a "troop ship."
"Boom"
Another bolt of dark lightning illuminated the once again noisy battlefield. Shekzeer came back to his senses and realized that he had not yet met the person who invited him over.
But she was really desperate now.
Because she realized that the insect swarm that was attacking Mantid at this time was not the main force. Those Shadow Chasing Swarm that were crisscrossing Townlong Steppes were most likely just a "tentacle" extending into Material World from the large insect swarm in front of her that was challenging or "hunting" the evil god.
An insignificant tentacle!
Even if she and her Mantid defeated those insects, they could not harm the swarm of insects in front of them at all.
Every second they celebrate their victory, more bugs will be hatched in this Void Realm and thrown into a battlefield so grand that she, Grand Empress, cannot even imagine it.
"Shekzeer."
Overmind's whimpers echoed in her spirit along with the sound of the insect swarm marching.
There is no special feeling, just a formulaic expression. It seems that this "invited" Grand Empress is not worth wasting too much time.
"After thirty thousand heartbeats, the evil god you see will become food for the swarm of insects; after thirty thousand heartbeats, we will be free."
"Are you threatening me?"
Grand Empress tried hard to calm herself down, she scolded:
"You want me to surrender?"
"?"
Overmind used doubtful consciousness to drive back Grand Empress, who had no computation, back to Material World, and it said:
"Whether you surrender or not, Mantid will perish! You are obviously not as important to us as you think."
"We are just announcing to you the moment when the war really begins, that's all. Until then, enjoy the insignificant "child fun" between you and Anveena. You know nothing about war or swarms."
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