The Dusk Desert, one of the four major powers on the southern coast of the Dawn Continent, is located east of the Wulati Mountain Range, and its leader is the Dusk Giant Scorpion, A'erk anbeiqi.
The environment of the Dusk Desert was originally not much different from that of the Sunset Jungle, with lush vegetation, abundant rainfall, and various kinds of magical beasts.
However, a great war between the Dawn Empire and the Crimson Alliance many years ago changed the environment here.
The Crimson Alliance used its space-based capabilities to deliver a large number of nuclear bombs and other weapons of mass destruction, directly annihilating 11 army groups of the Dawn Empire and crippling 8 of them. This is one of the Alliance's most famous achievements.
After that, the major powers raised the importance of research on spatial sensing and confinement to a whole new level. The four spatial sensing towers in Sunset Jungle were specially ordered by the lord from Planet Guta at that time, and it is said that he paid a considerable price for them.
Unexpectedly, the terrifying, widespread bombing accidentally opened a passage to a large, Underdark.
That Underdark is much larger than the one the three families just conquered, and it is inhabited by a huge number of insectoid creatures.
Countless Zerg swarmed out from the tunnel, which was a kilometer in diameter. These Zerg were able to absorb the nuclear radiation and various chaotic energy rays after the war. In the Dusk Desert, which had become a near-death place, they thrived like fish in water. They not only survived but also multiplied and eventually developed into a powerful force!
The Dusk Insect Race are extremely numerous and diverse, possessing land, sea, and air units, and even space units.
They are bloodthirsty and warlike, with a clear hierarchy and fearless in the face of death. In terms of war-making ability alone, they rank second among the four major powers in the southern coastal region.
The Death Rift ranks first in terms of war capability. It is a world of the undead, inhabited by countless undead creatures, and is commanded by Lanbeituo, the Demigod- level Last Flame Knight and Death Lord.
For many years, Death Rift has been an insurmountable barrier for the Dawn Empire, serving as a protective shield for the southern coast.
The Underdark they had just conquered actually had a passage connecting it to the Dusk Desert, something Logo hadn't expected.
Unlike Yarwei's fear, Logo was quite pleasantly surprised.
To counter the Dawn Empire, the four major powers have formed a close-knit alliance, a relationship of mutual support and mutual dependence, and have established a relatively strict war pact.
Although the vast majority of the Dusk Insect Race are of low intelligence and only know Slaughter and fight.
However, the Dusk Insect Race in the middle and upper ranks are not to be underestimated; they are truly intelligent beings and are perfectly capable of negotiating trade cooperation with.
Although the Dusk Desert has become extremely barren due to war, with withered vegetation and endless sandstorms, it is rich in mineral resources.
Iron ore, titanium ore, copper ore, gold ore... the reserves are huge, and the company has maintained a large-scale raw material trade with the Crimson Alliance for many years.
Even more peculiar is that the Dusk Insect Race themselves produce a special kind of crystal after death.
This crystalline substance has been named Dusk Insect Crystal.
Depending on the characteristics of the Dusk Insect Race, Dusk Insect Crystal also come in different types.
It has high energy conductivity.
There are also materials with Sturdiness structures and large production volumes, suitable for use as building materials.
There is also a type of insect crystal that can be used to store energy, making it a natural battery or energy block.
For Logo, who was preparing to expand his alchemy industry, the more metal ores and Dusk Insect Crystal he had, the better.
With this passage, we can do business with the Dusk Insect Race.
"However, we need to consider what kind of products these insects prefer, and then treat them accordingly..." Logo thought to himself, then looked up at Yarwei, "Take me to see that passage!"
Yarwei nodded quickly and led the way.
Under the protection of the Variant White Ape Gain, Logo and Crassus flew for more than ten kilometers before arriving at a hilly area.
"This is it!" Yarwei said, pointing to a hollowed-out stone mountain.
As soon as she finished speaking, she raised her hand, and energy roared out, splitting the stone mountain in front of her from the middle to reveal a deep tunnel with a diameter of several tens of meters.
Logo glanced at Yarwei and gestured for her to lead the way. He didn't completely trust this Dark Elf yet, and even with Gain right beside him, he still needed to be cautious. Better safe than sorry.
Without hesitation, Yarwei jumped into the passage, followed closely by Gain, then Logo and Crassus, both clad in Sky Eagle Mecha.
The tunnel was about two hundred meters deep. After landing, a soft, fluffy feeling came from the soles of his feet. Looking Logo, the dark environment was no different from daytime to him.
In his line of sight, the ground was covered with a kind of dark purple fungus. Logo curiously picked one and examined it in his palm. He had never seen this kind of plant before.
Given Logo's current knowledge base, this is a very rare situation.
Squinting slightly, Logo followed Yarwei forward.
Finally, they arrived at a huge metal door.
Intricate and complex Magic Runes were inscribed on the portal, forming a rather ancient sealing technique.
But Logo's gaze lingered on the portal for only a moment before being drawn to the strange scene not far away.
This is a mass of dark matter suspended in the shattered space, constantly writhing and changing shape, exuding an evil, ancient, and seemingly Space-Time aura.
This aura is very similar to the aura of fungi at the bottom of the passage earlier, and the latter was most likely influenced by it.
"What's this?"
Crassus tilted his head, looking at the dark matter. Feline curiosity, along with some unknown influence, made the fat cat involuntarily extend its left paw, wanting to touch the dark matter.
"No!" Yarwei quickly interjected to stop her.
Logo went straight for Crassus, grabbing him by the arm.
When his movements were stopped, a deep rage appeared in Crassus's eyes as he bared his teeth at Logo.
Bang!
Logo delivered a powerful punch, sending stars flying through Crassus's eyes, but at least he regained his senses.
"Huh? What just happened to me?" Crassus shook his head. He felt as if he had lost his self-awareness, being swept away by some grand, empty, and alluring will, unable to control himself.
"Be careful, don't keep staring at that dark mass!" Logo narrowed his eyes, looking at Yarwei. "Don't you have any explanation?"
The latter felt uneasy under Logo's gaze and quickly waved his hand, saying, "This was indeed my mistake. I forgot about the existence of this dark matter at the end of the passage. Please forgive me."
Logo stared intently at her, Yarwei broke out in a cold sweat, because Gain had already raised the metal rod. If Logo gave the order, she would probably be dead.
After a moment, Logo looked away. Based on his micro-expressions and a comprehensive analysis of the current situation, Yarwei must have indeed forgotten the existence of dark matter.
While this is somewhat unusual for a Tier Nine Dark Elf, considering Crassus's strange behavior earlier...
Were you influenced without realizing it?
Logo thought to himself.
Immediately, he activated his Eye of Insight, and his tangible gaze fell upon the mass of dark matter.
An invisible and intangible flow of information travels between Logo and the dark matter.
After a long while, a strange look flashed in Logo's eyes. He realized that this mass of dark matter was actually a piece of flesh and blood.
"What kind of being's flesh and blood could remain in this shattered space for so long, still possessing vitality, and yet silently influencing Crassus, and even Yarwei..."
A multitude of thoughts raced through his mind. Logo looked at Gain, "Are you confident you can retrieve this mass of dark matter?"
Instead of giving Logo a reply, Gain stepped forward, extended his index finger, and slowly probed into the shattered space.
Tiny fragments of space streaked across, leaving dense bloodstains on Gain's fingers and even leaving marks on his bones.
He withdrew his index finger, the injury healing rapidly, Gain replied, "I can take it out. Although I'll get a little hurt, it's nothing serious. Shall we do it?"
Logo shook his head. "Wait a little longer. I need to observe it for a while to determine its nature."
Gain nodded, stood aside, and said no more.
After glancing at the Dark Flesh a few more times, Logo turned around, observed the metal portal for a while, nodded slightly, and walked away.
Yarwei and others followed closely behind.
Crassus, in particular, moved quickly, not wanting to linger here for even a moment longer.