Under the effects of Huo Hai's spell, the Gu Insects finally erupted in full force and brought every Exotic Beast under complete control. The beasts that had seemed so hopeless to face died rapidly. In mere moments, only a handful remained.
Thanks to Huo Hai's special Origin Essence, his spiritual energy stimulated the Gu Insects' growth even more effectively than the Exotic Beasts' blood. As long as he kept supplying spiritual energy, their rate of reproduction would be terrifying.
In less than five minutes, the last Exotic Beast in the sky died as well. Only the Medicine King Sect's sect master and grand elder remained, both fully returned to human form. Though still alive, they were badly injured. They had already lost consciousness in midair and plummeted to the ground below. The moment Huo Hai appeared, he had turned the entire situation around.
At the sight of Huo Hai, everyone felt deeply grateful, but also somewhat ashamed. They had launched this operation precisely to prevent him from coming to compete with them for the spoils. Yet it had ended like this, with them needing him to save their lives.
What they themselves did not realize was that, without them buying time for Huo Hai to prepare his spell, he could never have wiped out all the Exotic Beasts so quickly.
"Aren't you going to deal with the aftermath? I just took a look. Quite a few people on the ground are still alive. If you take them back for treatment, they can survive." His words finally reminded everyone of their current predicament.
"Thank you for your assistance, Insect Emperor. If you ever need anything, simply give the word. I will do everything in my power." The speaker cupped his hands, then flew downward. One of his friends below was still