Chapter 781 - 137: Fate Ants
"00106 has been subjected to target destruction, target danger Level escalated, initiating capture plan."
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"The target has hidden strength, capable of long-range attacks beyond normal limits, threat Level b."
"Optimize capture plan, counteract using Celestial Destiny."
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A stream of information emitted from the massive egg-shaped flesh nest was received by every member of the Insect Race.
Su Changxing observed the transmission of this information through the Eye of Data.
This information was deeply encrypted, and he could only decipher a simpler portion of its meaning.
Clearly.
A highly intelligent queen insect was controlling the behavior of these creatures from behind the scenes, seemingly attempting to capture them.
Yes, capture and not slaughter.
These insects wanted to capture them alive, as there were no other creatures to be seen after being here for a while, and they were very curious about these suddenly appearing humans.
It might not just be curiosity; perhaps these insects had other intentions.
Su Changxing felt a sense of discomfort, as if they were the insects waiting to be captured for research.
The new batch of insects retreated under the barrage of bullets, with more than half dying before even escaping.
Even so, their retreat was orderly, something even the most disciplined army could not match.
"Clean up the battlefield first, then let’s leave."
Su Changxing looked at the insects’ corpses on the ground and began throwing them one by one into the Pocket Galaxy.
They were unfamiliar with this environment, and trying to run would definitely not work against these insects; besides, he guessed there was more than one Insect Nest here.
Each Insect Nest was interconnected, allowing for advantageous cooperative operations.
Their only gamble now was that there were no High Sequence insects among these creatures, otherwise, they would face certain doom.
As for these Low Sequence insects, as long as they didn’t get chaotic, there was a chance to win despite the overwhelming numbers.
Through the Eight-Eyed Abyss Eye, Su Changxing extended his perception over great distances, where his perception reached was within his shooting range.
After they had just finished cleaning the battlefield and walked some distance north, more insects appeared within his perception range.
As soon as these insects emerged, Su Changxing aimed his gun and fired, the bullets traveling thousands of meters and accurately tearing through the body of a red-shelled Bloodhound, half-destroying its body.
At such long shooting distances, these insect squads would get shot back as soon as they showed their heads, unable to charge forward.
However.
The situation soon changed.
Seven or eight massive red ants, leading several squads of insects, attacked from all directions.
These red ants were the same species as before, possessing similar abilities to evade Su Changxing’s bullets.
Moreover.
The other ordinary insects following them could also to some extent avoid the bullet attacks.
Su Changxing quickly analyzed the abilities of these red insects.
[Titan Insect Race—Fate Ant: Tier Five, Low Sequence Insect, a cluster of Fate-grafted Titan ants possessing powerful bodies and thick carapaces that could largely avoid long-range attacks.
In exchange, they couldn’t possess other abilities, and their powerful bodies somehow compensated for this flaw.
A kind of Celestial Destiny: capable of avoiding any form of long-range attacks; Absolute Defense beyond seven feet.]
Celestial Destiny?
Su Changxing was familiar with this ability; back during the Zombie World episodes, the head already possessed this ability.
That was another him; before becoming that form, at least a Tier Five Extraordinary, a Chosen of Fate.
The head then had a similar ability that prevented his gun from firing at it, but this ability was incomplete; only the head remained, and its position long since shattered.
And these red ants possessed a complete version of a similar ability. No matter the power of his bullets, he couldn’t attack those red ants as long as they couldn’t break the rules.
What rules?
Su Changxing still couldn’t grasp it; perhaps his level wasn’t high enough.
But the Titan Insect Race evidently understood, crafting insects with corresponding abilities.
It resembled mass-produced items.
The Titan Insect Race, in a sense, resembled biological robots more closely; while they were life forms, their behavior patterns mimicked robots.
Robots also had a most powerful main brain to guide other robots, and insects had a queen.
With the Fate Ants’ interference, these insects breached Su Changxing’s barrage, launching an attack from all directions.
The situation had turned crucial.
Su Changxing released the remaining eight Rune Warriors from the Pocket Galaxy, positioning them to defend against the Bloodhounds approaching close.
"Break north, we can’t just sit here and wait for death!" he shouted to Mi.
Mi glanced back at him, then decisively confronted the red ants charging from the north.
This time, she had experience, understanding their combat style and dodging the red ants’ attacks at the moment of collision, casting magic to suddenly increase gravity around.
The red ants were extremely heavy, especially with their crimson shells.
Their size, although similar, meant at least double, if not more, her weight.
The Titan Insect Race had distinct strengths and weaknesses, designed purposefully for specific roles.
This offered advantages and drawbacks.
Excessive weight in the shell now proved deadly; the red ant’s body stiffened under the gravity magic’s effect.
Capitalizing on this opportunity, she ensnared the red ant’s vulnerable joint with her tendrils, immobilizing it.
At this time, Du’an also rushed forward simultaneously.
This was a pre-arranged plan.
With Mi immobilizing the red ant, he wielded the potent power of black fire to slay it.
At this moment.
His previously destroyed arm regenerated, looking even stronger than before.
His silhouette transformed into a shadow, approaching the red ant from the side, attacking its head with a palm shrouded in black flames.
The flames pierced through the red ant’s head, incinerating its brain entirely, and the residual firepower again obliterated Du’an’s arm, leaving fragments of bones scattered on the ground.
Severe pain contorted his face, but he burst into laughter, revealing a deranged expression.
Mi ignored Du’an further, recognizing the madness consuming him.
Su Changxing summoned the massive Golden Body Ancient Buddha, deflecting the black poison spraying all over the sky, crushing nearby Bloodhounds into meat paste with powerful palm strikes.
Though his techniques were exhausted, the persistent pressure from these insects suffocated him.
At the edges of his perception, insects continued to arrive in an unending stream.
Despite the absence of High Sequence Titans, the sheer number of insects surpassed his expectations.
He sped up his shooting, reaching his limits, with over ten insects shot at any moment, bursting dark green blood.
The seven or eight Rune Warriors he released were quickly overwhelmed by swarming Bloodhounds, exploding and sending several Bloodhounds flying.
A red ant charged from behind, leaping past Bruce and his summoned giant wolf, landing on Su Changxing’s face.