Monster Clear, Next Up: Pybara Solves the Zerg Hive?

"Please, come in!"

Soon, under the guidance of Hong.

Janet, Zhao Ruo, and Teacher Jiang Fang, whose expression was much softer than last time, arrived once again inside the Meteor Starship.

This time, the atmosphere was significantly more relaxed.

Janet skillfully took out the top-tier tea leaves she had brought and began to brew tea.

Zhao Ruo walked over to Pybara with practiced ease and began massaging his shoulders, her technique even more refined than before.

Teacher Jiang Fang watched this familiar yet absurd scene, the corners of her mouth twitching imperceptibly, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Click!"

She placed an exquisite metal case on the floor.

Upon opening it, there were no weapons or files inside.

Instead, there were various beautifully packaged top-tier snacks from Earth, rare fruits, and even a few bottles of aged vintage wine said to have an excellent taste.

"Mr. Ye Xiu, this is a small token of appreciation from the War God Palace and some admirers among the public, thanking you for the... contributions you have made in eliminating the monster threat."

Jiang Fang carefully weighed her words.

Pybara's nose twitched, and he responded happily with his mental power.

"Hmm, smells good. Put it down. Is the tea ready? Zhao Ruo, use a bit more strength on the left."

Janet hurriedly offered the freshly brewed fragrant tea, and Zhao Ruo adjusted the pressure of her massage.

After enjoying a moment of tranquility and service, Jiang Fang finally cut to the chase.

She cleared her throat, her expression turning solemn:

"Mr. Ye Xiu, the reason we came this time, besides expressing our gratitude and getting to know you better, is indeed for an important matter. We hope to obtain your... help, or rather, to hear your thoughts."

"Oh? What is it?"

Pybara lazily took a sip of tea; it was mellow and tasted much better than the energy drinks synthesized by Babata.

"It concerns a... special area deep within Shennongjia."

Jiang Fang's tone was heavy.

"It was listed as a top-level restricted zone many years ago because what lurks within is not an ordinary monster, but a type of... life form we have never seen and cannot comprehend.

They may not be individually powerful, but their numbers are terrifying, and their reproductive capacity is astonishing.

Furthermore, they possess some form of collective consciousness and a frightening ability to devour and evolve.

We suspect it might be an alien ruin or the remnant of some cosmic disaster."

She pulled up a blurry video that still clearly conveyed a sense of horror.

In the footage, tide-like, hideous-looking beetle-like creatures covered the entire mountain forest.

Wherever they passed, all plants, animals, and even rocks were devoured, leaving only the bare ground behind.

Occasionally, God of War-level fighters would attempt to explore, only to be instantly submerged by the sea of insects, leaving not even their bones behind.

"In recent years, the activity range of this 'hive' has shown a slow trend of expansion.

Although we have barely managed to contain it within the core area of Shennongjia, it remains a massive hidden danger.

We are worried that if it breaks out on a large scale, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Jiang Fang looked at Pybara, "With the power of you and your companions, I wonder if there is any way to... eliminate this threat?"

Pybara looked at the dense sea of insects in the video, a flicker of interest flashing in his dark, bright eyes.

"Bugs? There seem to be quite a lot of them; I wonder how they taste..."

However, before he could finish his sentence, Babata's slightly serious voice rang directly in his mind, and was simultaneously transmitted to Jiang Fang and the others.

"Warning! Based on the image characteristics and energy fluctuation analysis, that is highly likely to be a low-level Zerg Hive of the notorious Zerg race in the universe!

Although it is only a juvenile or damaged specimen, its threat level far exceeds that of these indigenous monsters on Earth!"

"Zerg Hive?"

Pybara asked curiously.

"Yes!"

Babata's tone intensified, "The Zerg are one of the natural disasters of the universe!

They survive by devouring all organic matter, inorganic matter, and even energy; their evolution speed is extremely fast, and the hive can produce an infinite army!

Although the one before us does not appear to be of a high level, there must be a Mother Queen inside.

And it is very likely that it hides defensive and offensive mechanisms that even I cannot fully detect!"

"Although you have reached the fourth level of the Stellar tier and Little Gold is at the peak of the Planetary tier, rushing into the core area of a Zerg Hive carries an extremely high risk!"

Those bugs might not be strong individually, but their numbers are enough to exhaust beings far more powerful than you!

Not to mention, the Mother Empress's mental attacks and special abilities could be extremely bizarre!"

"My advice is to avoid provoking it for now.

Wait until your strength advances further, or until you find a more effective and safer method, before dealing with it."

Babata's warning caused the atmosphere to turn heavy in an instant.

Even Pybara set aside his nonchalant attitude, his brow furrowing slightly.

Jiang Fang, Janet, and Zhao Ruo were even paler in the face.

Although they didn't fully understand what a "Zerg Hive" specifically implied, anything that could make Babata issue such a grave warning was definitely a source of great terror!

"Is it... is it even troublesome for you, Mr. Ye Xiu?"

Janet couldn't help but ask, her voice trembling slightly.

She had witnessed with her own eyes how Pybara and the Golden Horned Beast had crushed the Beast Emperors.

Pybara did not answer immediately; he stared at the surging sea of insects in the projection, his claws tapping unconsciously against the cushion.

A Zerg Hive... it sounded like a hassle, but it also seemed... quite interesting?

Besides, if its energy and genes were unique enough, it might be a massive tonic?

However, he could not completely ignore Babata's warning.

This intelligent lifeform knew far more about the universe than he did.

"Hmm..." Pybara pondered for a moment. "This thing is indeed a bit interesting. But Babata is right; going head-to-head right now isn't very cost-effective."

He looked at Jiang Fang, who wore a look of disappointment and worry, and added.

"How about this: you humans continue to monitor it and don't let it spread.

Once I 'eat' a few more Beast Emperors and improve my strength, or find a good method, I'll go meet these bugs.

If the situation suddenly deteriorates, notify me in advance."

This was as close to a promise as he would give.

Jiang Fang breathed a sigh of relief; at least Pybara hadn't completely refused and had realized the severity of the problem.

"I understand, thank you for taking this seriously. We will strengthen our surveillance and report the situation to you at any time."

After Jiang Fang, Janet, and Zhao Ruo returned to the surface, they didn't dare to delay for even a second.

They immediately provided a detailed report to the highest levels of the War God Palace regarding the shocking information about the "Zerg Hive" and Babata's grave warning.

When the analysis report from the Falling Ink Star intelligent lifeform "Babata," along with the footage and transcripts brought back by Jiang Fang and confirmed by Pybara, was presented before all the council members.

The entire War God Palace conference room fell into a silence even more deathly and a chill even more bone-piercing than when they had seen the Golden Horned Beast submit.

"A Zerg Hive? Alive?"

"This... could our human civilization be wiped out by it at any moment?"