Perhaps due to the obstacles posed by the Convention, or perhaps because they have been dealing with civilizations for too long, in any case, the Zerg in the current universe do not appear to be mindless; on the contrary, they are somewhat overly polite.
Even the polite Li Xingkong felt a little uncomfortable. Was this still the Zerg he remembered, the ones who devoured the heavens and earth and were invincible? They seemed to have no Baleful Qi at all.
"Please wait a moment, sir. I will personally entertain you once the battlefield has been prepared."
Zhuoyin closed its eyes, communicated with its main brain for a while, then said goodbye to Li Xingkong again before leaving.
The travelers participating in the Heaven-reaching Tower had already formed groups, and led by their attendants in twos and threes, they walked onto the passage leading to the Heaven-reaching Tower.
The so-called passage is actually just a special kind of insect. Their open mouths are spatial passages, and as long as you step into them, you can reach the corresponding location.
Aside from those travelers who wanted to try their skills, those who opted for other services dispersed under the guidance of their attendants.
The surroundings suddenly fell silent again, leaving only Li Xingkong.
Li Xingkong's gaze continued to the sky, carefully studying everything on the horizon.
If it were just a verbal agreement, would the Zerg and the Mechanical Scourge be so obedient? Obviously not.
There must be some powerful measure that has forced them to abide by this agreement.
Li Xingkong wanted to find was trace of this kind of action.
He also wanted to see how the Convention would keep these two mad dogs locked up together.
Visually, the region where the Zerg are located is connected to the planet where Li Xingkong is currently. There are no large-scale facilities or signs of construction, as if the army could break through the restrictions and rush over at any time.
But the more ordinary something seems, the greater the secrets it may contain.
Li Xingkong used his Divine Sense to probe upwards, trying to find something amiss.
The Divine Sense drew closer and closer to the swarm of insects, but still detected nothing.
Just when Li Xingkong thought his probe was going to be fruitless, perhaps the energy mixed with his Divine Sense was sensed, a few insects separated from the large swarm and probed towards the spot where Li Xingkong's Divine Sense was located.
This keen energy perception ability pleased Li Xingkong.
It's said that camels can find water in the desert, but these insects' keen sense of energy has piqued Li Xingkong's curiosity.
One group of insects moved its antennae at an extremely fast speed, and then another group of insects, flying at an incredibly fast speed, began to rush directly towards the direction where Li Xingkong's Divine Sense was located.
However, just as they were about to reach the location of the Divine Sense, the seemingly ordinary and defenseless environment suddenly changed.
The swarm of insects did indeed charge forward, but in an unimaginable way, they somehow turned around and charged back into the insect colony.
There is no spatial constraint.
At least Li Xingkong didn't sense it at all.
Given its ability to walk through spatial storms, it shouldn't be able to escape its own perception if there's a spatial effect involved.
But aside from the spatial aspect, Li Xingkong really had a hard time explaining what had just happened.
They were like headless flies, turning around and rushing back.
"Hiss~"
Li Xingkong refused to believe it and tried several more times.
At first, some insects would take the bait, but later the swarm would simply ignore him.
Li Xingkong tried several times, but still couldn't understand the underlying principle.
"Your Excellency, the battlefield is ready."
The Zhuoyin sound interrupted Li Xingkong's research at just the right moment. Li Xingkong withdrew his Divine Sense and looked at it.
"Okay, I'm ready to leave anytime."
Li Xingkong nodded. Since he couldn't understand it, he would study this peculiar mechanism when he got closer to it.
"To enter the battlefield, you need to complete the necessary procedures and be escorted by a designated person. Please follow me."
Zhuoyin bowed, but such a gesture seemed rather comical coming from an insect.
"Special escort? You still can't get in?"
Li Xingkong somewhat curious. Since it could be here, it meant that the Zerg must still have a way to get out.
"Of course not. Among the entire Zerg, only we, the Etiquette Zerg, can control our nature and possess a certain degree of independent thought. The other Zerg species pose too high a threat; the Convention will not allow it."
Zhuoyin led Li Xingkong forward, bypassing many buildings, and finally arrived at a peculiar "sphere"-shaped building.
"Alright, this is where the Convention's guide is located. We've already greeted them; let's go in."
This was the first time Li Xingkong had ever seen such a perfect ball.
Even though he had seen many civilizations, each with its own preferences for architectural styles, this was the first time Li Xingkong had ever seen such a perfect sphere.
Following it inside, Li Xingkong saw a strange creature.
It appears quite tall and thin, with slender limbs and torso. Where its head should be, there is a beautiful geometric pattern composed of a series of concentric circles.
Behind the entire creature, a huge ring, carved with dense patterns, floated on the back of its head, slowly rotating, giving off an extremely rational feeling.
It's as if it stood there, derived from a formula.
"Envoy, the person has been brought. As agreed, we may begin."
Zhuoyin bowed to the man and then spoke.
Li Xingkong did not hear the familiar universal language. The ring messenger only emitted a steady harmony, and a strange message appeared in the minds of Li Xingkong and Zhuoyin on its own.
"Yes, once you sign the manual, you can proceed."
After bringing Li Xingkong over, Zhuoyin withdrew, and the Huan Envoy's gaze, or rather, his strange stare, fell on Li Xingkong.
"Alliance, you are very strong."
It emitted another harmonious sound, brief but excited.
"You are..."
Li Xingkong wasn't quite sure; he had definitely never seen this ring-shaped creature before.
"I am Yan Jun, Seeking the Dao of the path in the Kilometer Arc. I am temporarily serving as the ring messenger for this Convention's regulating node."
The life form named Yan Jun gave a brief self-introduction.
"I sense the aura of light emanating from you; you are very similar to those people from the Kingdom of Fixed Light."
Li Xingkong was somewhat taken aback. Good heavens, this Ring Envoy was actually a member of the Kilometer Arc, one of the three major powers.
This was the first time I had ever seen a person with Kilometer Arc.
Moreover, its senses were very sharp; even while still in its physical form, it sensed a trace of aura similar to that of the Kingdom of Fixed Light within its own body.
"Unfortunately, you are not one of them."
Its words were full of regret, but its joyful harmonies could not conceal its true feelings.
"Join the Kilometer Arc! We are the ones who pursue truth. Those lights have too high a starting point, while we are the most correct choice for all life."
Li Xingkong naturally wouldn't agree; he could only say that he needed to consider it.
Nonsense. Although it's famous, I've never seen Kilometer Arc before, and I only have a superficial understanding of it. For someone to invite me like this, it can't possibly be a good thing.