Dragon Planet, separated from the Ōtsutsuki Star Region by tens of thousands of light-years, is an enormous planet. A hundred times the size of Jupiter, its surface is covered with rolling mountains and vast oceans. The air is thick with dragon energy, so potent that every breath enhances one's cultivation. At the heart of Dragon Planet lies a colossal dragon's nest, constructed from countless enormous dragon bones and scales, radiating an ancient and majestic dragon aura that terrifies the entire planet.
Deep within the dragon's lair, in a dark cave, several ancient holy dragons, their bodies comparable in size to stars, slowly opened their enormous eyes, as large as the sun and moon.
Leading the pack was a sacred dragon covered in seven-colored scales, its scales shimmering brilliantly in the dark cave. Each scale contained terrifying energy, and a faint life force swirled around it. This was the patriarch of the Dragon Race — the Seven-Colored Holy Dragon. Beside it was a sacred dragon, entirely black with scales as smooth as ink jade. Its eyes flashed with destructive light, and its body exuded a chilling aura. This was the main fighting force of the Dragon Race — the Destruction Holy Dragon. And then there was a sacred dragon covered in golden scales, its eyes wise and profound, seemingly able to see through the essence of the universe. This was the strategist of the Dragon Race —the Golden Holy Dragon.
In addition, there are several other ancient holy dragons of equal strength. They are the foundation of the Dragon Race's heritage over hundreds of millions of years, and each of them possesses the strength of Saint Level.
"The old enemies have all made their move." The Seven-Colored Holy Dragon let out a deep and majestic roar, its voice echoing through the cave. "Those greedy bastards from the Ōtsutsuki have already led trillions of troops, sneaking towards the Endless Insect Domain. It seems they want to take advantage of the Insect God being tied down to raid the insects' lair."
"Hmph, the Ōtsutsuki Clan has always been like this." The Destruction Holy Dragon roared, a hint of disdain flashing in its eyes. "Eternity, they still can't change their plundering nature. However, their plan this time is quite clever."
The Golden Holy Dragon spoke slowly, its voice carrying a hint of wisdom. "That human civilization called the Shinobi World is quite interesting. A civilization that has only recently risen to power dares to gather an army of hundreds of billions to confront the insect swarm head-on at the edge of the Solar System. This courage is truly commendable. According to our detection, their Tsubasa, Tianyi, has already reached the Saint Level in cultivation, and he also has thousands of Immortal King Level experts under his command. Their strength should not be underestimated."
"Courage? Courage is worthless in the face of absolute power." The Destruction Holy Dragon sneered. "However, they did indeed do us a great favor. If they hadn't held back the Insect God and the main force of the Insect Race, the Ōtsutsuki Clan wouldn't have dared to launch such a surprise attack on the Endless Insect Domain so easily, and we wouldn't have had the chance to fish in troubled waters."
The Seven-Colored Holy Dragon nodded, a complex light flashing in its eyes. " The Insect Race are the common enemy of the universe. In the last world-destroying Zerg swarm, my Dragon Race suffered heavy losses, countless members died in battle, and we were nearly wiped out. This grudge must be avenged."
"That's right!" A burning fighting spirit blazed in the eyes of the Destruction Holy Dragon. "This time, with the Insect God leaving its lair, it's the perfect opportunity for our revenge!"
"Revenge is one aspect, but self-interest is the key," the Golden Holy Dragon said calmly. " The Endless Insect Domain has accumulated the wealth of the Insect Race over billions of years, including countless planetary origins, energy cores, and possibly even rare and precious materials that can enhance cultivation. The Ōtsutsuki wants to monopolize these benefits; how can my Dragon Race lag behind?"
The other ancient holy dragons nodded, a glint of greed in their eyes. Although the Dragon Race revered glory, they were equally powerless against wealth that could enhance their own strength.
"Pass down the order: assemble the Dragon Race army!" the Seven-Colored Holy Dragon commanded in a deep voice. "There's no need for a direct confrontation with the insect swarm; the losses would be too great. Have the army divide into countless small squads to conduct guerrilla warfare against the Insect Race, destroying their energy transport ships and breeding bases, and depleting their manpower."
"At the same time," the Golden Holy Dragon added, "We will send out elite squads of the Ōtsutsuki Dragon Race to secretly follow the Otsutsuki army and explore the Endless Insect Domain together. Although the Ōtsutsuki Clan is powerful, the defenses of the Endless Insect Domain are not easily breached; they will inevitably pay a heavy price. We can then reap the benefits without lifting a finger and take as much as we can!"
"Great idea!" the Destruction Holy Dragon roared excitedly. "Let those Ōtsutsuki guys lead the charge, and we'll seize the treasure while we watch them and the Insect Race weaken each other. It couldn't be better!"
The Seven-Colored Holy Dragon nodded, its gaze fixed on the distant starry sky. "Furthermore, keep a close eye on the battle in the Shinobi World. If the Shinobi World falls too quickly and the Insect God turns back, not only will the Ōtsutsuki Clan suffer, but we will also be in danger. Therefore, if necessary, we can secretly lend a hand to the Shinobi World, allowing them to hold out a little longer."
"Aid those inferior human civilizations?" a black holy dragon said with some dissatisfaction. "If the Insect Race weren't such a great threat, why would we have any dealings with these weak races?"
"Let's be patient for now," said the Golden Holy Dragon. "This is just a temporary measure. We and the Shinobi World are simply getting what we need. They need power to resist the insect swarm, and we need them to restrain the Insect God. Once the Insect Race race weakens, the cosmic order will change. At that time, these so-called 'lower civilizations' will be nothing more than fish on our chopping block."
The holy dragons unanimously agreed. In their eyes, although the Shinobi World had demonstrated considerable strength, it was still insignificant compared to the Dragon Race, which had existed for billions of years. The temporary cooperation was merely for greater interests.
As the order was given, the Dragon Race army on Dragon Planet began to assemble. Countless dragons flew out from mountains, oceans, and caves. They varied in size, some with wingspans of tens of thousands of kilometers, while others were small and exquisite, but all exuded a powerful dragon aura. The Dragon Race ' interstellar warships also sailed out from their hidden docks. These warships were shaped like giant dragons, with hulls covered in hard dragon scales, powerful firepower, and extremely fast speed.
Soon, countless Dragon Race squads sped towards the Insect Race supply lines, and a guerrilla war against the Insect Race's logistics was about to begin. Meanwhile, an elite squad led by several Immortal King Level Dragon Race quietly followed behind the Ōtsutsuki army, heading towards the Endless Insect Domain.
The unusual activity of the Dragon Planet is not an isolated case.
On the distant Phoenix Planet, a planet enveloped in endless flames, deep within the Phoenix Nest, several seven-colored divine phoenixes spread their enormous wings, their eyes flashing with blazing fire. They held an emergency meeting and ultimately decided to send a large Phoenix Race army to harass the flanks of the Insect Race, while simultaneously dispatching elite forces to the Endless Insect Domain to seize its treasure.
In the Kirin Star Region, a starfield composed of countless gas giants, the Saint Level powerhouses of the Kirin Clan gathered together. After discussing the matter, they decided to form a temporary alliance with the Dragon Race and Phoenix Race to jointly harass the Insect Race and share in the Endless Insect Domain.
The Titan Giant Race ' homeworld, a colossal planet with a gravity a thousand times that of Earth, is home to Titans tens of thousands of meters tall, wielding massive stone axes and warhammers, who unleash deafening roars. They have formed a vast legion, marching towards the insect swarm at the edge of the Solar System, preparing to cooperate with the Shinobi World army, while awaiting an opportunity to launch a surprise attack on the Endless Insect Domain.
Ancient clans, each with Saint Level expert in charge, are taking various approaches: some are launching direct attacks, some are secretly planning, and some are observing. Regardless, they all share a common goal: to seize the greatest benefit from this world-ending insect horde while ensuring their own survival.
The leaders of these ancient races are all ancient monsters who have lived for billions of years. Each of them harbors their own ulterior motives, calculating the gains and losses of every step. They fear the power of the Insect Race, worried that the Insect God will turn around and annihilate them one by one; yet they are also excited about this rare opportunity, eager to strengthen themselves and change the landscape of the universe by plundering the Insect Race's treasures.
" Shinobi World... Tsubasa..." The Golden Holy Dragon's gaze pierced through the starry sky, landing on the battlefield at the edge of the Solar System. "I hope you can hold out a little longer and not disappoint us."
"Hmph, just a low-level civilization. Even with Saint Level expert in charge, they might not be able to withstand the full force of the Insect God's attack," the Destruction Holy Dragon said disdainfully. "However, we have already sent envoys to the Shinobi World to provide some intelligence support regarding the Insect Race. If necessary, we can also lend them a hand."
"An envoy?" The Seven-Colored Holy Dragon was somewhat surprised.
"That's right." The Golden Holy Dragon nodded. "Send envoys to contact the Shinobi World and establish a temporary cooperative relationship. We will provide intelligence and a small amount of technical support, while they will be responsible for containing the Insect God. This is the most cost-effective deal for us."
The other holy dragons all expressed their agreement.
Soon, a human envoy, an incarnation of Immortal King Level Dragon Race, sped towards the Shinobi World's defenses aboard a small interstellar spaceship. His mission was to establish contact with the Shinobi World, provide intelligence on the weaknesses of the Insect Race, and assess the Shinobi World's strength to inform the Dragon Race's subsequent actions.
In the universe, undercurrents are surging. The surprise attack by the Ōtsutsuki Clan, the Dragon Race warfare and pursuit by the Phoenix Race, the Kirin Race, and the Titan Giant Race, as well as the struggles and escapes of countless other small civilizations, have made this world-ending insect tide and the cosmic situation even more complex.
The Star Domain Great Wall of the Shinobi World continues to stand firm. Tsubasa and his trillion-strong army are unaware that an even greater storm is about to break. They not only have to face the renewed attack of the insect swarm, but also deal with those ancient races that appear to be allies but are actually harboring their own ulterior motives.
The situation in the Shinobi World has become even more difficult.
Tsubasa stood at the porthole of the " Dubhe " fortress, looking at the soldiers repairing the fortifications outside, his brows furrowed slightly. He could sense various energy fluctuations coming from the universe; although they were blurry, they made him feel vaguely uneasy.
" Shikamaru, have you noticed anything unusual in the recent space probes?" Tsubasa asked.
Shikamaru Nara walked to Tsubasa's side, adjusted his Forehead Protector, and said in a deep voice, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the energy fluctuations in the universe have been very chaotic recently, with many powerful auras moving about. It seems that quite a few ancient races are awakening. However, we do not yet know what kind of forces they are or what their purpose is."
"An ancient race..." A hint of solemnity flashed in Tsubasa's eyes. "It seems this insect swarm has alarmed the entire universe. Our enemy may not be just the Insect Race anymore."
The Flame Emperor Tenbutsu also approached, his fiery Chakra fluctuating slightly. "Regardless of their faction, as long as they are enemies of the Insect Race, they are temporarily our allies. But we cannot let our guard down; these ancient races are probably not benevolent."
Tsubasa nodded. "That's right. Pass on my orders to strengthen cosmic exploration and closely monitor energy fluctuations in all directions. At the same time, accelerate the repair and reinforcement of the defenses and enhance the army's combat effectiveness. Whether we face another attack from the Insect Race or the covetousness of other forces, we must be prepared."
"Yes, sir!"
The Shinobi World army continued their busy work, unaware that a massive conspiracy involving the entire universe was quietly brewing. And they had already been thrust into the heart of this conspiracy.
In the distant, Endless Insect Domain, the trillion-strong army of the Ōtsutsuki had reached the outer perimeter. Thirteen Saint hovered in front of the fleet, their cold gazes fixed on the area shrouded in dark purple energy.
" The Endless Insect Domain, we've finally arrived." A cold smile curled at the corner of the white-haired Saint's lips. "Prepare for the attack, destroy their nests, and seize their planet's essence!"
Following his command, the trillion-strong army of the Ōtsutsuki launched a fierce attack on the Endless Insect Domain. Countless golden energy beams shot towards the dark purple energy barrier, and a huge explosion resounded in the starry sky.
The defenses of the Endless Insect Domain were activated, and the insect swarm surged forth from the dark purple energy, rushing towards the Ōtsutsuki army. A fierce battle had officially begun.
On the battlefield outside the Shinobi Planet Domain, the vanguard legion was defeated, and the three Holy Mother Insect were killed. The Insect God sensed the crisis in its lair again, and a rage flashed in its compound eyes. It let out a deafening roar, and the black energy around it surged, launching an even more ferocious attack on the Shinobi World's Star Domain Great Wall.
"Roar!"
The swarm of insects, like a black tide, surged towards the Star Domain Great Wall once more. The roar of giant Chakra cannons, the shouts of warriors, and the howls of the Insect Race mingled together once more.
The pressure on the Shinobi World instantly increased.
Tsubasa sensed the Insect God's fury and the crisis emanating from the distant universe. He took a deep breath, his golden Chakra surging, and his golden wings unfurled to their fullest extent.
"Warriors!" Tsubasa's voice echoed across the battlefield, "No matter how many enemies lie ahead, no matter how great the difficulties we face, we cannot retreat! For the Shinobi World, for our homeland, we will fight to the very end!"
"Fight to the end! The Will of Fire, live on!"
The Shinobi World warriors roared in unison, their voices echoing through the starry sky. They picked up their weapons and once again plunged into the fierce battle.