Deep into the Bug Nest, Simple and Brutal
At the Planet P outpost, Ying Yingying forced a 20-person team to stay behind to protect them under the pretext of a secret mission.
Bringing these 20 people is definitely not an option. Not only will it severely slow down our progress, but if we encounter a large Zerg army, it's uncertain who will protect whom!
Russell didn't leave any communication equipment behind; he put it into his Space Ring. When encountering swarms of insects, he could locate and call for aerial fire support—it sounds pretty cool.
Before leaving, Ying Yingying requisitioned two boxes of individual Miniature Nuclear Bomb. They were only the size of ordinary Rocket shells, but their output power was considerable. Even Reincarnator would be in trouble if hit by one.
It can be used as a time bomb in the near term and as a propulsion device in the long term. Naturally, the more of such a good thing, the better. Under Russell's instigation, Ying Yingying requisitioned two more boxes.
The ultimate weapon is kept by Mu Xinxin, who possesses telekinesis. She is a human Radar, a human defensive shield, and a human bomber in the upcoming operation, integrating offense, defense, and intelligence gathering. Her tactical role is even higher than that of Russell, who is just playing a minor role.
And so, amidst the questioning gazes of the soldiers at the outpost, the three 'beauties' resolutely stepped into the vast desert and went together to feed the insects.
The soldiers' idea made perfect sense. If war broke out within the Federation, the three beautiful female spies could go into the enemy camp alone and perhaps kidnap the enemy leader's unborn child. There might even be more than three children.
But in interstellar warfare, with Zerg and such, everyone has different aesthetic views, so how can you kidnap someone...?
Wait, are all those comic book plots real?
Planet P was an island occupied by the Zerg, but it has now been captured by the Federation forces. There are a total of 30 outposts on the surface of the planet.
Due to the shortage of personnel, after the Federation army wiped out most of the Zerg, it was redeployed to other battlefields. There were very few soldiers stationed here, and when the Zerg plague was discovered, the sentries would contact headquarters to send small groups of troops to clean it up.
Overall, Planet P has been designated a safe zone. Although it remains under martial law, the Federation's attention has never lingered on this planet for even a second.
Russell and his two companions traversed the vast desert, all dressed in the gray uniforms of a mobile force. They were conducting a sting operation, using themselves as bait to catch a few insects willing to take the bait.
The surface of Planet P is indeed suitable for life, but the ecological environment is far harsher than that of Earth, with lifeless deserts everywhere and hardly any greenery to be found.
This is directly related to the destruction caused by the Zerg; they consume everything that can be used as food and then colonize the next planet. In this respect, while both are acts of colonization and invasion, the federal government is far better; at least they understand environmental protection and sustainable development!
The bait fishing was not very effective. Ying Yingying determined that there was a Brain Worm with advanced intelligence on Planet P, but since the other party had decided to keep a low profile as a worm and hide under the Federation's nose to wait for an opportunity, it would naturally not make a big fuss for three blood prey.
Therefore, the number of Zerg infantry attacking the three was very small, and they were finished off with a few shots from rifles.
The three of them utterly annihilated the Zerg infantry, leaving one alive. They boarded Flying Carpet and soared into the sky, following the trail until they discovered a huge Zerg nest, only to find it empty. They felt as if they had been tricked by the Zerg.
"Your plan is completely unworkable. If this continues, we won't find the big fat worm, and the three of us will be dried into jerky," Russell said. He wasn't so much going to be dried into jerky, he just didn't want to waste time.
The plan failed, Ying Yingying looked pale. She looked at Mu Xinxin questioningly, and the latter closed her eyes to sense that there was no insectoid encirclement around her. She shook her head slightly before asking Russell, "Then what do you want to do?"
"Don't overthink it. Sometimes, a simple and direct approach is more effective..."
Russell pointed to the network of worm nests. "Choose a passage, go all the way to the end, and kill all the worms you encounter. Kill them until they feel sorry for you, and the Brain Worm will naturally show itself."
The intelligence of the Brain Worm is beyond doubt, and it should not be despised because of its ugly appearance. Russell felt that his intelligence was average, so he always dealt with intelligent people by being unreasonable and directly persuading them with virtue. He would beat them until they were in pain and afraid, and then sit down and talk properly.
Whether they can reach an agreement is another matter!
Ying Yingying frowned. She was skilled and daring, unafraid to venture deep into the insect nest, but she was worried about something else. "The insect nest is too big, like an anthill, an underground city and a maze. Even with Xin Xin's psychic power to help, it would take three to five months to search. The plan to lure the snake out of its hole is more reasonable."
Russell grinned, revealing a composed smile, "It won't take that long. Don't you have Flying Carpet?"
Upon hearing this, Ying Yingying's delicate body trembled violently. Recalling the fear of being dominated by the Old Driver back then, she crossed her arms in front of her chest, made an X, and refused without hesitation. "You're dreaming. Even if I die, I will not let you control the Flying Carpet."
"Don't worry, I'll drive slower this time!"
Five minutes later!
"Aaaaaah!!" x2
A beam of light occasionally flashes through the rugged, complex, and unpredictable underground insect cave passages.
Russell steered his Flying Carpet at high speed, his five fingers spread wide, using Illumination Spell as headlights. Two screams, one high and one low, rose and fell, occasionally punctuated by cracking sounds, creating a deeply moving scene.
Russell thought the speed was not fast, but Ying Yingying and Mu Xinxin didn't think so. It was like riding a roller coaster. The scenery in front of them rushed past to both sides. Countless times, they almost crashed into the stone wall and died.
"Jason, this is too dangerous. Why don't we lure them out? It's better to let safety come first than waste time!"
Ying Yingying was pale and clung tightly to Russell's arm. Mu Xinxin on the other side also kept her eyes closed and didn't dare to open them.
"Crying and whining like a girl, is there anywhere safer than my car?"
Russell was annoyed by their lack of resilience. They had already set up their psychic defenses; if they really crashed, it would be the wall's bad luck. Besides, with the three of them's physical constitutions, multiple impacts would even improve their blood circulation and reduce bruising. What was there to be afraid of?
Ying Yingying whispered, "I've always been a girl..."
"Jason, the passage ahead turns left, and there are signs of insect activity at the end."
"Roger! Also, bring out the Miniature Nuclear Bomb."
Mu Xinxin spoke too slowly; Russell had already passed the bend. Upon hearing this, he braked sharply, turned around, and decisively went back.
The enormous insectoid tunnel was more spacious than before, and the walls were covered with densely packed insectoid infantry. The sheer number of them was enough to make anyone with trypophobia shudder.
Russell was overjoyed and rushed into the depths of the insect burrow. The chirping insects sounded an alarm and rained down from the sky, soon covering the psychic defense shield.
The clanging and gnawing sounds made Mu Xinxin's face turn pale. Realizing that the insects could damage her defenses, she immediately opened her palms and flicked the insects around her away.
Russell took the opportunity to activate Miniature Nuclear Bomb, dropping one into the descending swarm of insects, and then accelerated forward.
Boom!!
Intense flames accompanied by an explosion, instantly scorching tens of thousands of insects, and sweeping away nearby caves with the shockwave, causing them to collapse.
The Flying Carpet was extremely fast, dodging the shockwaves several times. Seeing that the number of insects around him was not decreasing, Russell thought to himself that he had found the right place. Without further ado, he dropped another Miniature Nuclear Bomb.
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"Huh, someone's here?"
Russell hesitated for a moment, but since the Miniature Nuclear Bomb had already been activated, he dared not linger to observe and sped away from the spot.
He wasn't afraid of accidentally harming human Reincarnator. In a nest of hundreds of millions of insects, if a Reincarnator appeared, the other party was most likely an insectoid.
Besides...
He's playing a single-player game, so he doesn't have any allies around him!