Ant Lord in the Star Realm

Only 365 left, distributed beyond 1800 behind the rift, outside the reach of the Soul-Setting Ability.

We must enter the interior of the ruins.

The Doomsday Survival Base has an interior filled with countless spaces of varying sizes and functions.

As a result, it has evolved into a network with roads a thousand times more complex than the Ant Nest of the Ant Clan.

After some analysis and preparation,

we selected a wide passage with a width of a kilometer and a height of over 300 meters. Upright Lotus led the way as we ventured into the depths of the ruins.

The interior of the ruins was also packed with ordinary Primordial Energy Bodies densely stacked together.

The formation remained unchanged,

Upright Lotus was at the forefront guiding the way.

Kansui and Giant Taro guarded Dragon Cypress on both sides.

Chickpea and Purple Cicada brought up the rear.

We proceeded forward, advancing over a hundred kilometers, then turned.

After advancing another hundred kilometers, we turned again.

Turning back and forth, we left the main road and entered a branch road 300 meters wide and over a hundred meters high.

Upright Lotus, with its incredible memory and sense of direction, continuously released spiritual attack abilities to clear the Primordial Energy Bodies ahead; all the while leading the team through turns, and more turns...

Finally, the swarm trod upon a special arch-shaped straight passage.

An invisible oppressive force of primordial energy from ahead made the soul of the swarm tremble, heart pound, and legs weak.

The remains of an Overlord Realm expert were right ahead!

The Haimeng Ship indicated the ruins’ Treasury was right ahead, at the end of this passage.

Without taking an unnecessary step, Upright Lotus led everyone, precisely arriving at the core of the ruins.

— The treasure was right before our eyes.

"Whew—"

Dragon Cypress opened his breathing valve and took a deep breath.

"The remains of the Overlord Realm cannot be moved for now."

"To be safe, let’s not get too close, lest anything unexpected happens."

"Let’s just take a look and then choose another place to fight."

"This way..."

With a few words of discussion, it was settled.

Upright Lotus led the way away.

Getting away from the remains of the Overlord Realm, we selected a space 3000 meters wide and 1000 meters high, littered with metal lumps, resembling a workshop for processing and manufacturing large devices typical of a technological civilization.

After some clearing, the battlefield was set up.

Dragon Cypress unleashed the Soul-Setting Ability to lure the enemies, and the swarm joined forces to annihilate them.

We changed positions twice,

cleaning away the remaining 365 twisted soul bodies in one go.

And returned to the Starship.

...

...

"Cerbera, scan the ruins one last time to confirm if any twisted Primordial Energy Beings remain."

Upright Lotus commanded.

"Understood—"

Cerbera responded.

After a long three-hour wait,

Cerbera: "Scan of the rift reveals no remnants of twisted Primordial Energy Beings. To be safe, it’s advised to switch directions and conduct multiple scans for confirmation."

Upright Lotus: "Agreed!"

Cerbera initiated sub-light speed travel, circumnavigating the ruins, selecting five points, and conducted five scans to confirm no traces were left.

Finally, return to the initial docking point.

Meanwhile, the swarm fed, rested, and returned to the Completion State.

Upright Lotus: "If there are no unexpected incidents, what’s left is to seek and collect the treasures of the civilized ruins. Adjust the exploration formation slightly. I’ll lead ahead, with Chickpea and Purple Cicada following closely to assist in battle and handle unforeseen incidents. Kansui, Giant Taro, you protect Dragon Cypress Ant King, maintaining a safe distance of about 1000 meters from us."

"Understood!"

"Got it!"

Dragon Cypress, Kansui, Giant Taro, Chickpea, and Purple Cicada responded firmly.

Finally, the time to harvest the fruits.

How much fortune we can make this time largely depends on the situation within the Treasury.

Scanning a colossal space, 3 kilometers in length, 1 kilometer in width, and over 200 meters in height.

The entire swarm could hardly contain their excitement and anticipation.

Ink Orchid: "..."

Ink Orchid said softly: "Am I the one left behind to guard the Starship again? I feel you underestimate my abilities and strength."

Such a thrilling task of opening the Treasury and collecting treasure...

It was evident Ink Orchid wished to join.

Upright Lotus glanced around and suggested: "It seems there’s no great danger. Why not have Ink Orchid join too? Ink Orchid can accompany Dragon Cypress Ant King, with Kansui and Giant Taro protecting on both sides."

"Both Dragon Cypress Ant King and Ink Orchid have some strength. If danger arises, we don’t ask them to fight, just turning back and breaking through the usual Primordial Energy Bodies should be no problem."

At these words, Ink Orchid sprang up, antennae raised high, and said determinedly: "No problem!"

Upright Lotus: "We can arrange for the Haimeng Ship to move 1.2 light-years away to a safe area for docking, activate the automatic defense mode, and schedule scouting. We will go quickly and return quickly. Once the Haimeng Ship detects our return, it can immediately warp here to pick us up."

Kansui looked at Dragon Cypress and asked: "Have we been cautious enough that there should be no issues?"

Dragon Cypress: "..."

Dragon Cypress: "Alright. Once in a lifetime venture to discover old civilization relic treasure, let’s have Ink Orchid come along."

"Great!"

Ink Orchid cheered.

Nowadays, Dragon Cypress also holds significant influence within the team, and with Dragon Cypress agreeing, none of the other insects objected.

With brief preparations, the swarm set off.

...

Ordinary Primordial Energy Bodies posed no real threat.

The team advanced unstoppably, dashing at full speed, breaching directly into the ruins, and straight to the arched passage leading to the Treasury.

"Stop here!"

"Dragon Cypress Ant King and Ink Orchid are incapable of facing the remains of the Overlord Realm directly. Kansui, Giant Taro protect them and stay here."

Upright Lotus ordered, leading Chickpea and Purple Cicada forward.

A passage extending beyond the reach of spiritual power.

After a long time, that overwhelming oppressive force which had hindered the movement of the swarm’s six legs vanished.

Howl~

"Charge!"

Kansui, long impatient, unleashed a powerful spiritual attack over a vast area, obliterating ordinary Primordial Energy Bodies within a thirty-kilometer radius, and urged forcefully.