Poison and the Giant Python

After the Self-Destruct Bug emerged, they immediately bypassed the group, with two of them crawling towards the python.

As they crawl, they gradually switch to running mode.

They actively use their Walking Leg to propel themselves into the air like gymnasts, then tumble and land. Their longer Walking Leg, when bent, act like powerful slingshots. This launching and tumbling motion allows them to move forward twice as fast as they crawl.

Upon approaching the python, they leaped, their "slingshots" propelling them into the air and hurtling towards the python's head.

The python, basking in its pride, was surprised by this unexpected act of feeding it. Did these little creatures, seeing its imposing size, intend to submit? Were they trying to curry favor with it?

Although the python's body was enormous, it was incredibly agile. With a flick of its head, it precisely caught the two Self-Destruct Bug. Its head was so large that the two 30-centimeter-long Self-Destruct Bug were too small for it to handle, and it swallowed them whole.

The Poison-Explosion Bug, which entered the python's body through its esophagus, continued their journey until they reached the python's stomach.

The thin Exoskeleton Armor on the surface of the Self-Destruct Bug offers virtually no protection against physical damage.

However, this armor has extremely strong resistance to acid and corrosion, which allows the Self-Destruct Bug to survive for a long time in the python's stomach acid.

However, this is no longer necessary.

The bloated abdomen of the Self-Destruct Bug lacks Tail Fat Organ, but contains five venom glands filled with various potent mixed toxins.

In addition, there is a large portion of a Gatling system.

At this moment, the two chemical chambers simultaneously inject the chemical raw materials stored inside into the reaction chamber. The two chemical substances immediately produce a violent reaction.

However, the reaction chamber lacked a corresponding launch outlet. Thus, when the internal chemical reaction reached a certain point, the entire abdomen of the Self-Destruct Bug burst open.

The deadly high temperature, carrying a large amount of toxins, shot out in all directions.

Outside, the python, which was gloating and waiting for more food, suddenly let out a deafening scream. Its massive body writhed in agony, its abdomen twitching as if it wanted to vomit up the food it had just swallowed.

Unfortunately, the Self-Destruct Bug had already blown itself to pieces, and even if it vomited up its stomach, it wouldn't be able to find them.

Inside the python's body, the high temperature burned its stomach, allowing the venom to enter and gradually spread throughout its body as it moved violently.

The paralyzing component in the venom slightly reduced the python's pain, allowing it to barely get to its feet and hastily prepare to flee.

But at that moment, some Flying Bug that it had previously ignored began to launch a dense attack on it.

A barrage of "bullets" shot toward its eyes.

However, these attacks are somewhat ineffective against the python. The python simply closes its eyelids, deflecting most of the "bullets" from its sights.

However, these "bullets" do not only cause kinetic damage; they also carry deadly toxins.

At the same time, its strong adhesive components also give it excellent adhesion.

The "bullet" hit the eyelid but didn't bounce off; instead, it stuck to the eyelid, and the toxins inside began to corrode the eyelid.

As more and more "bullets" stuck on, the python's eyelids were quickly breached, and the python let out another horrifying scream the moment the venom came into contact with its eyeball.

Next, disregarding the obstruction from the sky, it charged headlong into the distance.

Trees that weren't thick enough were constantly being knocked down along the road, demonstrating the python's immense power.

Rowan regretted that he hadn't fed the python more Self-Destruct Bug because of his stinginess, which was why it was still alive and kicking.

However, after struggling for so long, the python was already at its limit. The venom had spread throughout its body, and as it continued to charge forward, it gradually felt its body becoming uncontrollable.

After a brief moment of lucidity, during which it destroyed a small patch of forest, the 30-meter-long python finally met its end, collapsing lifelessly to the ground.

The injured python fled quickly, and when it died, it was already four or five kilometers away from the Swarm's base. This was only because of its eye injury, which caused it to constantly bump into trees while walking; otherwise, it might have run more than ten kilometers.

Even though it was only four or five kilometers, Rowan was still worried. This python alone was estimated to weigh close to twenty tons, much heavier than a Diplodocus, and how to move it back was a major problem.

All the Heavy-Armored Soldier Ant in the base were mobilized. These guys were much stronger than Rowan had imagined. It was still very difficult for their templates to support such a large size.

Therefore, their Walking Leg underwent some mutations, becoming very robust. Combined with their heavy Exoskeleton Armor and low-profile chassis, they resembled small mobile fortresses.

Unfortunately, their mobility is too poor nowadays, and they can only do some transport work.

The Heavy-Armored Soldier Ant used their enormous mandibles to pierce the python's head muscles, then simply dragged the python's head along.

However, its head muscles simply couldn't support its own weight, so the Soldier Ant moved intermittently, constantly changing the position they were pulling on. In a short while...

The python's head was a bloody mess.

The python's head muscles and scales were torn open, leaving gaping wounds from which blood seeped out and flowed everywhere. After the muscles were pulled apart, the underlying bones were exposed, and the Soldier Ant used their jaws to hook onto the eye sockets, upper and lower jawbones, and other areas, which made the dragging work faster.

The heavy python's body flattened the ground, leaving a clear two-meter-wide bloody path in its wake, the stench of blood wafting for miles.

Even so, there were very few covetous creatures around, probably scared away by the python's roars and howls. Just like when the Tyrannosaurus fought the Black-Ringed Red Dragon, the weak didn't even dare to watch.

Without encountering any "fishermen" along the way, the Heavy-Armored Soldier Ant simply dragged the python back to their base with an air of nonchalance.

During the subsequent cutting process, Rowan stopped giving instructions and went back to his experimental garden to continue tinkering with the plants.

For cutting up large prey, Heavy-Armored Soldier Ant, which are even larger than him, are better suited for this task.

Moreover, they were already quite adept at this task. Just then, the Swarm's resources were running out, and this giant python came to their rescue.

The insects cleared out a large open space not far from the base and began cutting without any cover.

With their development, the Swarm no longer had any rivals to worry about, further boosting their confidence in slaying the giant python. Despite its ignominious death, the python was merely being targeted; in a direct confrontation, even Tyrannosaurus might not have been a match for it.

Plans can't keep up with changes. Now there's no need to hide the prey and the smell of blood anymore, and there's really no need to develop new crops. But Rowan has become fascinated with it, and even if he doesn't need it for the time being, he can still do it as a way to pass the time.

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