At the Border of the Western Universe, the Insect Race army was on its journey home...
Shusha came to report, "The {Progenitor} has been hatched according to your requirements, Overlord. It possesses {parasitism}, {genetic void}, {cryptobiosis}, and {enhanced metabolism}. It is highly adaptable and can survive in almost any environment. Its only flaw is that selenium is lethally toxic to it. This seems to stem from a recessive gene, and we haven't found a solution yet."
Zhang Fan gently picked up the little green grub and played with its tiny antennae. "How did you make it so cute?"
Shusha froze for a long moment... "Cute?... It has no spikes or hard shell, and it's all green. I was worried you'd find it disgusting, Overlord."
Zhang Fan burst out laughing. "Hahaha, forget I said anything. That's the other half of my consciousness acting up."
Zhang Fan teased the {Progenitor} like a pet as he asked, "What are you planning to do? Release them into the universe?"
Shusha hurriedly waved her hands. "The {Progenitor} is only a test specimen. It can't reproduce."
"A one-off?"
Shusha quickly said, "Kara has already begun hatching them. I imagine it won't be long before we can form an army."
{Beast God General} Rose suddenly arrived to report, "Overlord, two Emperors in the advance force have stopped for unknown reasons and entered a state of suspended animation. Many of the Insect Race aboard them have begun to grow listless."
"Order all forces to halt. Send a few {Enhanced Super Six-Eyes} to investigate."
Zhang Fan placed the {Progenitor} on his shoulder and told Shusha, "Go bring the Star Seer here. He might be able to tell us what's happened."
Kui, the Sulamei Starfolk's new Star Seer, was brought before Zhang Fan.
Zhang Fan greeted him politely. "Kui, do