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Chapter 132 Global Warning! Disaster Surge!
Mexico.

Kimawakan.

The area where the gunfight had taken place is now deserted, with only some bloodstains and shell casings remaining on the ground. The surrounding area is quiet, and even the poor people living nearby have all fled.

People are always filled with fear of the unknown, let alone the victims' tragic deaths. Anyone who has seen it, even ruthless gang members, would wake up in the middle of the night in terror, let alone these poor people struggling to make a living at the bottom of society.

Nowadays, only a few fully armed police officers are stationed and patrolling far away on the outskirts.

It wasn't that they wanted to come here, but after the incident became public and was exposed, their superiors forced them to investigate the scene and at least find out the source of so many deaths.

Under normal circumstances, if police officers were to enter a slum where gangs were mixed and crime was rampant, they could easily be attacked or even killed on the spot.

This time, however, all the gangs were keeping their manpower to a minimum, allowing the police to penetrate deep into the slums and arrive at the scene, and even proactively providing them with corresponding assistance.

If the same disaster were to strike again, the police might be able to retreat, but the gangs, as those rooted in the slums, would undoubtedly suffer a severe blow, and their power could easily collapse.

This was destined to be a sleepless night, with everyone outside on high alert, waiting for the possible arrival of the enemy.

As time passed, a faint buzzing sound quickly rose, and they finally saw the surging enemy charging towards them.

"quick!"

"Shoot!"

Almost immediately, the officer stationed on site quickly issued an order.

Flames spewed out as rows of bullets hurtled into the air.

Every now and then, monsters the size of glutinous rice balls would be shot down on the spot.

However, compared to bullets, there were far too many demonic insects, and they were too small to be covered by the barrage of bullets.

"Net gun!"

More than a dozen police officers immediately took out net guns and opened fire in front of them.

The specially made fine metal net did indeed trap a bunch of demonic insects, but to their astonishment, the fine net, woven from special alloys, was quickly corroded and torn by the demonic insects. A large swarm of demonic insects rushed fiercely towards the crowd, and the black riot gear was no match for them. Screams quickly erupted and gradually spread, spreading wildly in all directions.

……

the Philippines.

Makati City.

Abandoned underground tunnels in the city.

Because of the previous tragedy, the entire abandoned tunnel has been sealed off, and a martial law has been imposed in the surrounding area, prohibiting unauthorized personnel from approaching.

Only some military police and doctors wearing biohazard suits were stationed nearby to conduct investigations.

Numerous cameras have been installed outside to monitor the surrounding area at all times.

Inside the tunnel, several doctors in fully sealed protective suits, accompanied by military and police personnel, were using high-pressure spray disinfection equipment to carry out large-scale disinfection of the site.

However, before they had even traversed the entire tunnel, a faint buzzing sound suddenly came from the area that had just been disinfected. The soldiers and police guarding nearby turned their heads to look and saw insects the size of glutinous rice balls crawling out of the drainage ditch that had been sprayed with broad-spectrum insecticide. They then took flight and charged straight at them.

"shot!"

"shot!!"

Amid a series of gunshots, the doctors carrying out disinfection work nearby raised their nozzles and sprayed insecticide vigorously at the insects.

However, those insecticides that can eradicate most pests and even have a significant impact on some other insects have no effect on the monstrous insects that come at you.

Screams erupted quickly and spread towards the outside of the tunnel.

The fastest running soldiers and policemen had barely emerged from the tunnel when they were immediately engulfed by the swarming insects behind them. In the blink of an eye, they were reduced to emaciated human skeletons, drifting and falling to the ground.

The swarm of insects spread rapidly in all directions, and screams, cries of agony, and the sounds of fleeing became the only melody of the night.

All of this was faithfully recorded by the surrounding cameras.

……

Ecuador, Papua New Guinea... one Pacific coastal country after another has been hit by the same disaster again, and the preparations people made in advance have been almost ineffective against these monstrous insects.

By daylight, while many countries were still reeling from the crisis, Mexico was the first to issue a statement declaring a state of emergency.

Last night, a large-scale attack by unidentified creatures occurred in the Kimawakan slum, causing serious casualties. To contain the situation, the President, pursuant to Article 12 of the National Security Law, declared a nationwide state of emergency effective immediately.
Military control has been implemented in Kimawakan and an area within a 5-kilometer radius, prohibiting entry to non-rescue personnel.

The military is authorized to use all necessary means to eliminate the threat, and the public must cooperate with the evacuation.

A 24-hour hotline (emergency number: 078) is available to report any abnormal situations.

The Mexican government has pledged to do everything in its power to ensure the safety of its citizens and will provide regular updates on the progress of the operation.

The world was immediately shaken upon seeing this emergency notice issued by the Mexican government, and governments around the world contacted Mexico.

Many Mexicans, and even a large number of people abroad, were completely unaware of what was happening and were utterly bewildered by the announcement.

However, as videos of the disaster in the Philippines, and even other places, were uploaded, it immediately caused an unprecedented sensation across the internet:
"What's going on? AI? Movies and TV shows?"

"I must say, the shaking effect is actually quite realistic."

"Realistic, right? It's incredibly realistic! This is like a live disaster video!!"

"Are you kidding me? I can understand someone being bitten to death by insects, but to be sucked dry to skin and bones in an instant? Show me in real life!"

Are you all discussing fire ants? [Image]

"These fire-forged ants aren't even from the Blue Star biosphere! And even if they were, the consequences of an attack would be far worse than this; they wouldn't even leave you with a human skin!"

"What's going on? Why are there so many videos of this disaster everywhere overnight? Is there some kind of large-scale insect infestation?"

"No wonder Mexico has declared a state of emergency. If this stuff is allowed to spread, the whole country could easily perish."

"This is terrifying! Is this still our peaceful blue planet? Although the insect plague is currently limited to a few countries like Mexico, those insects can fly. Once they invade neighboring countries and spread widely across the globe, the scene is unimaginable!"

"Where is the Great Qian government? The government needs to say something! These damned insects have all fled to the Philippines; they might invade our country next. We need to quickly develop defensive measures!!"

……

People around the world are feeling extremely panicked, and governments around the world are urgently studying countermeasures.

Daqian.

The fourth aircraft carrier, in a small conference room.

A wealth of firsthand information related to the demon insect attacks was presented to the attendees.

Officer Li stood in front of the projection screen, explaining using videos and PowerPoint presentations:

"...It has been confirmed that as many as twelve countries, including Mexico, the Philippines, Ecuador, and Papua New Guinea, have been severely affected by the disaster. Other nearby countries have also observed signs of the monster insects and related cases."

As for countries where no attacks have occurred, it is uncertain whether the insects have not yet invaded or whether cases of invasion have not been discovered. However, given the speed at which the insects spread, it is highly likely that they will affect other countries and even spread globally.

Although the countries most affected are spread across various continents, they are mostly located along the Pacific coast. Considering the ocean currents and weather conditions in the Pacific Ocean in the past few days, as well as the various characteristics exhibited by these monstrous insects, we judge that the insects must have flown out from the mainland islands.

The relevant intelligence has been submitted to the joint command, which is urgently studying how to trace the source of the demonic insects on the island and how to limit their activities to the mainland to prevent further spread. Related monitoring and defense measures are under urgent discussion.

Regarding the demonic insects, based on firsthand on-site information provided by the affected countries, we have now summarized some characteristics related to them—

It is nocturnal, typically about the size of a glutinous rice ball, with a hard outer shell and transparent membranous wings. It flies at an extremely high speed, making it impossible for ordinary people to escape; one needs at least the physical strength of a master to avoid it.

Possessing needle-like mouthparts, these creatures secrete a corrosive liquid that can corrode not only special alloys and various metals, but also, upon penetrating a living organism, dissolves the organism's tissues into a liquid that they can then ingest. They typically travel in groups, and based on disaster videos, the groups are estimated to number at least a thousand, and possibly as many as sixty to seventy thousand. This may be due to their inherent limitations, and the group could potentially expand further.

Based on the methods used by the victimized countries to deal with the monster insects, it can be determined that the monster insects are not affected by broad-spectrum insecticides or other types of insecticides. Bullets can kill them, but they are usually too inefficient. The high-temperature flames produced by flamethrowers are effective, but they are extremely resistant to freezing and are not affected by liquid nitrogen. In addition, they have the obvious characteristic of being afraid of strong light.

The corpses of the demonic insects, as well as some of the ones captured alive, have been sent to our country through the victimized countries for further analysis and research.

However, before the research yields results, it is highly likely that the insects have already invaded our country. We need to formulate various response plans in advance to minimize the disaster losses caused by the insect invasion.

The most likely points of intrusion, based on current estimates, are as follows…

As the meeting progressed, the massive national machinery immediately sprang into action, and resources and personnel from all sides were mobilized on a large scale across the country to deal with the demonic insects.

Relevant announcements were also promptly published online to explain the situation to the public and provide coping suggestions.

Emergency Notice from the National Security Committee of Daqian
In response to the attacks by unidentified organisms (tentatively referred to as "demon insects") that have occurred in Pacific Rim countries such as Mexico and the Philippines, relevant departments have determined that the demon insects may have invaded my country's territory through cross-regional flights and long-distance dispersal. The following announcement is hereby issued:

I. Risk Warning

Transmission routes:

Aerial dispersal: The swarms of demon insects are capable of nighttime flight and can migrate long distances with monsoons or air currents, threatening coastal and inland areas.

Covert intrusion: It may infiltrate through abandoned tunnels, port cargo, cross-border transportation, etc., and needs to be investigated in detail.

Feature description:
These demonic insects are nocturnal, fly at high speeds, and swarm in large numbers. They can secrete corrosive liquids that feed on biological tissues.

It is immune to conventional pesticides, bullets, and low temperatures, but it is afraid of strong light and high-temperature flames.

II. Defense Measures

Border control:

24-hour radar monitoring has been activated in coastal areas across the country, with a focus on investigating potential intrusion points such as abandoned tunnels, ports, and airports.

Customs and border control departments have strengthened quarantine of goods and personnel, and any abnormalities must be reported immediately (hotline: 12345).

Public protection:

Avoid going out at night and keep doors and windows closed; if you spot a swarm of insects, immediately turn on a strong light source (such as a searchlight or car headlights) to disperse them.

If you find insect eggs or signs of corrosion, do not touch them; they should be handled by professionals.

III. Emergency Mobilization

Military deployment:

The military has deployed targeted equipment such as flamethrowers, high-intensity light equipment, and high-frequency sonic insect repellents, and has organized martial arts masters at the Transformation Realm level to stand by.

Temporary isolation zones were set up along the coast to prevent the insects from spreading inland.

Medical support:

The medical system has stockpiled anti-corrosion agents, and hospitals across the country have set up 24-hour emergency clinics.

IV. Information Transparency
We will release updates on the handling of the situation daily at 18 PM through our official website and social media. Please do not spread unverified videos.

If you discover any traces of the monster or any unusual situation, please call the hotline or report it through the official app immediately.

The Daqian government is committed to doing everything in its power to protect the safety of its citizens. Please remain calm and cooperate with emergency response plans.

Shortly after the announcement was released, Qi Xuan's Sky Screen live stream was launched again globally.

In the scene, due to the dramatic changes in terrain caused by the collapse of the sun, Qi Xuan is still struggling to find the location of the Zhao family.

Viewers in the live stream discussed the sudden outbreak of this large-scale insect infestation.
"What do we do? The demonic insects are coming soon, can we really defend against them?!"

"Trust the country, listen to advice, cooperate actively, and lock doors and windows tightly at night to avoid getting hurt."

"What am I supposed to do? I have to work the night shift! Isn't this sending me to my death?!"

"Office workers are one thing, but now schools let out late, many high schools don't finish evening self-study until after 10 pm, and those are the most direct victims!"

"Now that the worms have really spread to the country, it is estimated that evening self-study sessions will have to be completely suspended. No matter how important classes are, they are not as important as life. No one can bear the responsibility for the large-scale death of students."

"Schools can suspend classes, but what about those who work night shifts? Especially since many night shifts require someone to be on duty, such as emergency clinics and airport navigation, they simply cannot do without people."

"I regret it so much! If I had known that I could dodge the demonic insects once I reached the Transformation Realm, I should have practiced martial arts relentlessly from the very beginning!"

"Be thankful, at least you can barely dodge it when you reach the Transformation Realm. It's not too late to train now. If you can only dodge it when you reach the Innate Realm, then you're really doomed."

"Yes, if it's a natural talent, then it's really troublesome. There are only tens of thousands of people with innate talents in the whole world. To achieve innate talent, you not only need to work hard, but also have a certain amount of talent. It's not something you can break through casually."

"Are martial artists below the Transformation Realm and ordinary people all doomed to die? Is there no way to deal with the demonic insects at night?"

"There are ways. If you have to go out, carry a strong flashlight with you. You should be able to use their photophobia to keep them away."

"To be honest, even with strong light, I don't think it will necessarily drive them away. After all, these things are demonic insects, not ordinary insects. Strong light may have an effect, but its power is probably limited. We can't completely rely on strong light to make them run away immediately."

"Sigh, that makes sense, but we don't have any better options besides strong light right now. After all, this thing can even pierce through special protective suits and isn't afraid of insecticides. The standards are just too high. We can't exactly carry flamethrowers around, can we? Ordinary people can't get their hands on those."

"The only thing we can do now is to see how each country responds. I believe in human wisdom and I believe that humanity will be able to overcome this calamity! We've already killed those formidable six-clawed serpents, so we can certainly defeat these mere demonic insects!"

"Look! Look! Mexico has started dealing with the monster insects!"

"Aren't people supposed to be nocturnal? Oh right! It's nighttime in Mexico right now, let's go check it out!"

……

A huge number of netizens immediately went online to search for related videos.

Indeed, many videos have been circulating online, and some fearless bloggers have even been live-streaming from the vicinity.

Then I saw some soldiers wearing helmets and bulletproof vests standing outside the cordon, using high-powered searchlights to shine on the swarm of insects inside.

The few insects that flew close by were disinfected by spraying them with flamethrowers.

High in the sky, more than a dozen helicopters were patrolling the surrounding area, monitoring the movements of the demonic insects.

Furthermore, numerous drones sprayed various special chemical agents over the swarms of insects to test their resistance to different agents and to identify effective chemical agents.

Further out, many experts and support personnel from various countries are conducting intensive monitoring of the site and developing follow-up response plans.

Everything is proceeding smoothly and in an orderly manner.

As time went on, the outer defense perimeter continued to shrink inward, further restricting the range of activity of the demonic insects.

Upon seeing this, audiences around the world cheered.

If Mexico's response is effective, other affected countries can quickly follow suit and learn from it, which may be able to nip the spread of the insects in the bud and completely prevent large-scale disasters.

People watched closely with high hopes as the pest control efforts progressed on-site.

And right under the watchful eyes of all netizens.

A soldier located behind the defensive perimeter, not far from the camera, suddenly let out a piercing scream.

He threw down all his equipment and frantically scratched his body.

Everyone watched as he rapidly transformed from a burly man into a skin and bones, with one after another, strange insects crawling out of his body.

The soldier's sudden death was like a fuse; screams erupted all around, and swarms of demonic insects quickly appeared outside the arena, spreading wildly in all directions.

The on-site attack to trap and kill the demonic insects collapsed instantly!
(End of this chapter)