"Are you surprised, Mr. Zhang Ji?"
"Isn't this worth being surprised about?" Zhang Ji looked incredulous.
He could not understand why someone of Jidu's strength and standing would help these insects. There was no reason for it, was there?
"I don't know what surprises you, Mr. Zhang Ji. Is it the Devourers' power, or my appearance?"
"Both. Your appearance surprises me more."
"I thought as much. After all, I turned down a friend's invitation just to meet Zhang Ji in time."
Jidu slowly approached Zhang Ji and gently picked up a Seven-star Ladybug.
But instead of crushing it flat as Zhang Ji had, he spoke with a face full of affection:
"The Devourers possess immense power. They embody the God of Devouring's rules and can destroy all the rules of the world, even the highest powers. But the Devourers aren't without flaws. The price of their immense power is their short lifespan. Look, they're dying after devouring just some stone and steel. Although, to them, devouring stone and steel is no different from devouring divine artifacts..."
Jidu spoke at length, giving Zhang Ji a brief introduction to the Devourer insects' abilities.
Zhang Ji was not stupid. If he were, he could never have reached his current position.
So he knew perfectly well that Jidu needed him to do something...
"Lord Jidu, what do you need me to do? Does it involve these insects?"
"You truly are a wise man, Mr. Zhang Ji. Before I've even explained, you already know that I need you..."
"Spare me the meaningless talk. I only want to know, after becoming an Insect Person... is there any chance I can turn back?"
"Rest assured, Mr. Zhang Ji. You're simply unfamiliar with this power right now... Once you've fully mastered the Insect King's Power, you'll be able