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Lu Heng did not linger.

The remaining branch Insect Mother of the Frost Forest must be wiped out while the opportunity is still fresh.

He led the Bone Demon, turned around, and continued deeper into the forest.

The first Insect Nest was hidden in a cave near the river.

The cave entrance was near water, extremely humid, with water droplets clinging to the cave walls, and a pungent, sour smell permeating the air. As soon as one approached the entrance, a large cloud of dark green poisonous mist spewed out from inside the cave, spreading along the ground and mixed with corrosive venom, splashing towards the entrance.

Poison-Type Insect Mother.

It is extremely aggressive, primarily using wide-area poison mist spray and venom splash.

Lu Heng's expression remained unchanged as he raised his hand to activate the Blood Taisui.

Dark red Mycelium instantly spread from his palm, like an impenetrable net, completely covering and enveloping the entire poisonous fog and venom. The Mycelium wriggled, parasitized, and devoured, digesting all the toxins. The dark green poisonous fog was completely absorbed by the Mycelium, leaving not even a trace of residue, and the corrosive marks on the cave walls were also covered and repaired by the Mycelium.

He stepped into the cave, his Insect Armor Sword flashing coldly as he drew it. The cave was dimly lit, and the Poison-Type Insect Mother lay in the center of her nest, her carapace gleaming with a dark green sheen. Sensing the intruder, she immediately opened her mandibles and spewed out venom once more. Lu Heng did not stop, his Insect Armor Sword slashing down diagonally, cleanly severing the Poison-Type Insect Mother's head.

Dark green blood splattered and was instantly absorbed by the Mycelium.

He bent down to collect the Insect Mother's corpse, then turned and left.

The second Insect Nest was hidden under a concealed layer of soil on a hillside.

The terrain was high and the soil was thick, making the cave entrance extremely difficult to spot, as it was hidden by weeds and pebbles. Lu Heng walked around the hillside before finally finding traces of the cave entrance behind a thicket of bushes—the soil had been disturbed, and the roots of the weeds were covered with fresh soil.

This Insect Mother is extremely conservative.

Amidst the ongoing war, the destruction of the Insect Nest, and the extinction of its own kind, it remained hidden in the deepest part of its nest, obediently incubating its young, completely unaware of the changes happening outside. Lu Heng pushed aside the weeds, crawled into the cave entrance, and walked along the narrow passage. At the end of the passage, the Insect Mother was slowly laying eggs, her abdomen wriggling as the eggs rolled off one by one and piled up beside her.

It didn't even notice Lu Heng's presence.

Lu Heng stepped forward, drew his Insect Armor Sword, and pierced the Insect Mother's head with it.

The Insect Mother's body stiffened; she neither resisted nor tried to escape, nor even made a sound, and simply died.

He collected the body and turned to leave.

Two Insect Nest, one attacking, one defending; one dying, one surviving.

In a very short time, all the branch Insect Mother in the Frost Forest were eradicated.

The Insect Nest deep within the entire forest were completely emptied.

The suppressed chirping of insects in the forest completely disappeared, and the tense nerves of the wild beasts suddenly relaxed. The Wolf Pack growled, shook off the mud, and turned to retreat into the depths of the dense forest; the Dark-Spotted Leopard lay on the rock, glanced back in Lu Heng's direction, and disappeared behind the bushes with a flick of its tail; the Ghost Tiger stood not far away, its amber eyes fixed on Lu Heng for a few seconds before turning away; the Giant-Horned Deer and the Tusked Boar each led their tribes and dispersed in different directions.

There were no deliberate commands, and no forced conclusions.

The symbiotic relationship has come to a peaceful end.

Lu Heng led the Bone Demon back to Moonview Valley.

Inside the new Shelter, the Blood-Devouring Vine still clung to a corner, its tendrils outstretched and leaves drooping, appearing to be lazily resting. Having been nourished by Star Force for a long time, it had been docile and weak, feigning laziness, even its tendrils too lazy to move.

Lu Heng raised his hand and threw all the high-level Insect Mother corpses he had harvested that day in front of the Blood-Devouring Vine.

The high-level Insect Mother's blood essence was pure, and a strong, fishy smell instantly filled the air.

The Blood-Devouring Vine trembled suddenly.

The next second, all the vines stretched out wildly, like countless dark red snakes, wrapping the Insect Mother's corpse layer by layer. The suckers on the vines pierced the insect carapace, frantically sucking out the blood essence. The vines grew at a speed visible to the naked eye, the leaves unfurled, the color changed from dark red to deep red, and the activity soared, with not a trace of the previous docile and lazy state remaining.

Lu Heng stood to the side and glanced at him coldly.

I knew you wouldn't be able to resist.

This fully awakens the bloodthirsty nature of the Blood-Devouring Vine.

He found a flat rock and sat down to rest. Today's sweep was limited and not considered a long expedition, so there was no need for extra resources. The forest quieted down, with only the soft rustling of the wind through the leaves. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Sudden--

The Wristband vibrated, and a system announcement popped up:

[Regional Announcement]

The insect plague in this region has been completely ended ahead of schedule.

With the lifting of regional ecological restrictions, the earth has resumed its life-restoring mechanisms.

Plants, trees, and wild animals will naturally reproduce again.

Lu Heng looked up at the Wristband screen.

The natural disaster ended ahead of schedule.

It was faster than he expected.

He glanced at the announcement but didn't react further.

The next second, the Wristband vibrated again, and a new notification popped up:

[Natural Disaster Settlement Rewards]

This Global Region eradication of the insect infestation ended the natural disaster ahead of schedule, triggering special bonus rewards.

Rewards are being distributed...

Lu Heng raised an eyebrow slightly.

Extra rewards?

Before he could react, the Wristband screen flashed, and a 3D projection of an object slowly appeared.

The motorcycle features a matte black body with minimalist lines, high ground clearance, long-travel suspension, deep treads on off-road tires, handguards on the handlebars, and a moderate fuel tank capacity.

All-Terrain Off-Road Motorcycle.

Lu Heng stared at the projection for a moment, stunned.

What's going on?

Why are vehicles given as a reward?

He frowned as he looked at the projection, quickly reviewing his current situation in his mind. The Shelter the Frost Forest, which had no paths, only fallen trees, gravel, mud, and steep slopes. No matter how off-road the motorcycle was, it couldn't get going.

Unless... we go to the world of the base.

Lu Heng thought for a moment, then shook his head.

Why think so much?

Having this is better than not having it.

He raised his hand and clicked to claim.

The projection dissipated, and inside the Wristband's Storage Slot, there was a car key and a folded motorcycle.

Lu Heng took out the motorcycle, unfolded the frame, and inspected it. The fuel tank cap could be opened, and there was an Energy Core interface next to it. He took out a Insect Crystal, inserted it into the Energy Core interface, and the interface closed automatically, prompting a notification on his Wristband:

[Energy Core Loaded Successfully]

Current energy: 100%

Lu Heng straddled the motorcycle and gripped the handlebars tightly.

He's never ridden a motorcycle before; he needs to practice.

He twisted the throttle, and the motorcycle emitted a deep roar as the wheels turned, slowly moving forward in Moonview Valley. The valley's space was limited, so he didn't ride fast, circling the valley to familiarize himself with the clutch, throttle, and brake. At first, the motorcycle wobbled a bit, but he adjusted his center of gravity and gradually found his balance.

The Bone Demon stood to the side, watching quietly.

Lu Heng circled the valley more than a dozen times, gradually becoming more skilled.

The motorcycle traveled through the clearing in the woods, its wheels making a rustling sound as they rolled over the grass.

Natural disasters end, and the ecosystem recovers.

A new phase has begun.