Searching for the Reason Behind Suppressing Strength

Once the mission had been made clear, Gaino took Laiya through the Death Wasteland in search of another new place to settle. Meanwhile, Spirit Jade went to meet the Blood Spirit army arriving in the Death Wasteland from the outside world.

After wandering around the Death Wasteland for a while, Gaino finally found a habitat capable of accommodating the Blood Spirit army. This place was home to a large number of social demonic creatures known as Brain-Eating Ants. Gaino had never expected that, perhaps because they could not smell any meat in the Death Wasteland, the moment he and Laiya appeared here, the Brain-Eating Ants reacted as if they had caught the scent of some great tonic. They charged at Gaino and Laiya like mad.

Facing these vicious creatures, Gaino showed no courtesy. Just as they were about to rush in front of him and Laiya, Destruction Energy surged in Gaino's hand. At the sight of the powerful Destruction Energy in his palm, those bloodthirsty creatures came to an abrupt halt.

Gaino said, "I want to speak with your leader. I know you all obey his commands. As long as you do not attack us first, I will not destroy you. You know perfectly well that if I throw the energy in my hand at you, you will immediately vanish from the Death Wasteland."

"So, have your leader come out. I want to talk to him."

The moment Gaino finished speaking, the Ant King of the Brain-Eating Ants emerged from the swarm. Gaino looked at the Ant King. Its body was a full size larger and sturdier than the other ants, and it stood noticeably taller as well.

As soon as the Ant King appeared before Gaino, it said, "Human, you have entered my territory. You must pay the price