The Yin Shadow of the apocalyptic insect swarm, like an endless black net, has enveloped all civilizations in the entire universe.
When news of the Shinobi World's bloody battle and the construction of Star Domain Great Wall with hundreds of billions of troops to resist the insect swarm spread to various civilizations through the Saint Level powerhouses, the universe, which had been silent for billions of years, was finally thoroughly stirred. This was not a local conflict, but an ancient calamity concerning the survival of all races—wherever the Insect Race went, planets were devoured, civilizations were destroyed, and no living being could escape.
Faced with this catastrophic disaster, the various races of the universe made drastically different choices.
Those small civilizations, weak and lacking top-tier leaders, were plunged into utter despair under the oppressive force of the insect swarm. Some sealed off their homeworlds, activated their highest-level energy shields, and attempted to hide using the natural barriers of their planets, hoping the swarm would bypass them. Others abandoned their homes, investing all their resources in building interstellar ships, forming massive escape fleets, and blindly sailing into the unknown depths of space, hoping to find a glimmer of hope in a corner untouched by the Insect Race. Still others were plagued by internal strife, fighting amongst themselves for the limited escape slots, ultimately perishing in self-destruction.
But for those ancient races that have been passed down for hundreds of millions of years and have Saint Level powerhouses guarding them, this world-destroying insect tide is both a crisis and a once-in-a-millennium opportunity.
The Ōtsutsuki Star Region is home to no other Xingchen except for Ōtsutsuki Planet. The Ōtsutsuki Temple atop the God of Ōtsutsuki Tree is forged from an unknown white energy stone, surrounded by a faint golden glow. Countless obscure and incomprehensible runes are carved between the temples, radiating a holy might that suppresses the universe and reigns supreme over all things.
Deep within the temple, the divine thrones atop the thirteen sacred seats were shrouded in a hazy light, their specific forms indistinct and devoid of any life force. Yet, an invisible Kamui permeated the air, casting an oppressive shadow over the entire temple. This was the supreme being of the Ōtsutsuki Clan —the incarnation of the God of Ōtsutsuki, an ancient God Tree deity who had lived for billions of years and witnessed countless cycles of cosmic rebirth.
Beneath the divine throne, thirteen Saint figures stood solemnly. They wore white robes embroidered with golden Tomoe, their long hair reaching their waists, their faces handsome yet carrying a hint of indifference, and their bodies radiated a vast, ocean-like holy might. Each figure represented the top combat power of the Ōtsutsuki Clan — Saint Level expert.
"The insect swarm has risen again, a cosmic catastrophe." The first person on the left, the white-haired Ōtsutsuki Saint, spoke first, his voice echoing like an ancient bell within the temple. "According to the detection of the clan's star orbit observation array, the scale of this insect swarm far exceeds that of the past. The Insect Race's leader, the ' Insect God,' has left his lair, the ' Endless Insect Domain,' and is personally at the front lines, confronting the human civilization known as the ' Shinobi World.'"
He paused, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. "At this moment, the Endless Insect Domain, as the foundation of the Insect Race, is only guarded by a small number of high-ranking Insect Race. The rear... is extremely empty."
These words, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirred subtle ripples among the thirteen Saint. Though outwardly indifferent, a barely concealed greed flickered deep in their eyes. The Ōtsutsuki Clan was born to plunder the origins of the universe and devour the power of other civilizations to strengthen themselves. For billions of years, they had lain dormant in their independent space, waiting for an opportunity that would allow them to rise to power and control the universe.
The light and shadow on the throne rippled slightly, and a detached yet supremely majestic thought, like a divine pronouncement, slowly descended. "The time has come."
These four simple words caused all thirteen Saint to tremble simultaneously, and they respectfully lowered their heads.
"Thirteen Saint, receiving the 'Divine Decree,' lead trillions of our race's Saint Guard Army in a surprise attack on the Endless Insect Domain." The divine thought continued to transmit, devoid of any emotion, yet carrying an unquestionable command, "Destroy their nests, seize their planetary origins accumulated over billions of years, and the core energy of their swarm. This is the responsibility to purify the universe, and also an opportunity to strengthen our race."
"As long as the Insect Race are not destroyed, the universe will never be at peace."
"Our race shall be the masters of the universe, sweeping away all obstacles."
As their divine senses dissipated, the oppressive atmosphere within the temple remained undiminished. The thirteen Saint slowly raised their heads, their indifference replaced by icy greed and burning battle intent. They knew that the Endless Insect Domain, as the lair of the Insect Race Reproduction billions of years, possessed unimaginable accumulations of planetary essence and energy stones—countless devoured planetary essences, core energy crystals nurtured by the Insect Race itself, and possibly even the primordial power left behind by the Insect God. If they could seize these treasures, the strength of the Ōtsutsuki Clan would skyrocket, allowing them not only to easily annihilate the Insect Race but also to unify the entire universe.
"We will obey the divine decree!" The thirteen Ōtsutsuki Saint responded in unison, their voices resounding throughout the temple and causing ripples to spread across the surrounding energy ocean.
As the promise was made, the thirteen Saint turned and left, their figures transforming into thirteen golden streaks of light that rushed out of the temple and flew to every corner of the Ōtsutsuki Ancestral Star.
In the core region of Ōtsutsuki Planet, a massive training ground was instantly activated. The training ground was comparable in size to a medium-sized planet, with its ground paved with solid star core crystals. Countless energy towers stood around it, radiating a rich spiritual Spiritual Qi. As the Saint issued his command, countless figures emerged from various regions of the ancestral star, converging on the training ground like a tide.
These are the elite of the Ōtsutsuki Clan — the Saint Guard Army. They wear black armor inlaid with red Tomoe, wield longswords forged from star iron and Insect Race shells, and exude a chilling killing intent. Each Saint Guard Army has reached at least Star Level cultivation, with many being Territory Level or even Quasi-Saint level experts.
The trillion Saint Guard Army stood in neat rows on the training ground, forming massive square formations. Their movements were perfectly synchronized, and their combined aura created a terrifying pressure that caused the entire ancestral planet to tremble slightly.
Thirteen Saint hovered above the training ground. The white-haired Saint's gaze swept over the trillions of troops below, his voice cold and authoritative. "Fellow clansmen, the divine decree has been issued! The insect swarm is wreaking havoc, the universe is in peril. My Ōtsutsuki Clan must act on behalf of Heaven, launch a surprise attack on the Endless Insect Domain, and annihilate the foundation of the Insect Race!"
"Seize the origin! Strengthen our race!"
"Destroy the Insect Race! Dominate the universe!"
The trillion Saint Guard Army roared in unison, their voices soaring into the sky, tearing apart the atmosphere of their ancestral star, and echoing in the chaotic ocean of energy. Their eyes gleamed with fanaticism; the desire for plunder and conquest was deeply ingrained in the blood of the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
Soon, one after another, menacing-looking God Tree Battleship sailed out of the ancestral star's shipyard. These God Tree Battleship were entirely black, their hulls covered with sharp tree thorns, and their prows were engraved with the emblem of the Ōtsutsuki Clan —a golden Tomoe ring. The warships were inlaid with huge energy cores, from which the Ten-Tails Beast could provide a continuous source of power, making their speed and firepower far exceed those of ordinary civilization's warships.
The trillion -Ōtsutsuki army boarded the warships in an orderly fashion, with thirteen Saint each commanding one of the thirteen flagship God Tree trees. At the command of the white-haired Saint, the massive fleet, like a black tide, sailed out of the Ōtsutsuki Star Region and entered spatial teleportation, speeding towards the distant, Endless Insect Domain. Their actions were extremely secretive; utilizing the Ōtsutsuki Clan's unique spatial techniques, they concealed their aura and trajectory to avoid being discovered by other forces.
As the fleet set sail, the divine sense of the God of Ōtsutsuki quietly extended to the battlefield at the edge of the universe. His gaze pierced through the distant starry sky, landing on Tsubasa and the Star Domain Great Wall constructed by the Shinobi World army.
"Interesting human civilization, actually managing to withstand the Insect God's offensive." A hint of amusement lingered in the divine thought. "Very well, I'll let you hold out a little longer. I'll help you restrain the Insect God. Once my people seize the planetary origins of the Endless Insect Domain, that will be the time when you... perish along with the Insect Race."
The light and shadow fell silent once more, and the temple returned to its usual tranquility, as if nothing had happened. But the undercurrents of the universe had become even more turbulent because of the actions of the Ōtsutsuki Clan.