Hunter x Hunter: Card Master, the Strongest in the World.

Chapter 256 S-Rank Solar Magic! The Chimera Ants in Panic!

Inside the ant nest.

Several worried, relatively normal division commander chimeric ants were gathered together, concerned about their current situation.

"Hey, hey, hey, is this for real? Even after all this, those guys still aren't planning to make a move?"

Merleon, the chameleon dressed in a light-colored hooded tracksuit, stared in disbelief, his already large pupils wide.

Merleon is a chameleon chimera ant with a pair of large eyes and a coiled tail.

"Although I don't know what their considerations are, they definitely don't intend to take action."

"The first division commander born, Corudhry, with an eagle-like face and wings on his back, said in a deep voice."

"Are you kidding me?"

"Thirty division commanders in total, and in such a short time, nearly half of them have already been lost!"

Brobuta, a shrimp-shaped chimeric ant with an honest "human" appearance, was really indignant. Even the usually calm and collected Brobuta couldn't stand it anymore.

"Damn it! Those guards don't care about us at all; they only care about the Queen."

Merleon frowned, utterly heartbroken by the actions of the guards and other members.

Right now, they'll die whether they go out or stay in.

Do you only care about the Queen?

Merleon's expression grew increasingly serious.

If that's really all there is to it, then it's actually not so bad.

Based on its observations, it felt that the guards didn't seem to care only about the Queen; the real concern was probably the King in her belly!

They are taking care of the Queen now because the birth of the King requires the Queen.

But what happens when the king is born?

What will become of the Queen and her allies?

Meanwhile, at another location in the ant nest.

"What a bunch of useless bastards! They've been wiped out by the enemy in such a short time?"

Meng Tutu Youpi crossed his arms and said with a disdainful expression.

Yupi was quite muscular, with a reddish complexion and bulging muscles, resembling a member of the Phantom Troupe.

Finks, too, has a similarly impatient temperament.

As the last of the three Guardians to be born, Yupi is quite different from the other two.

Its genes are entirely a mixture of various magical beasts; it just mimics human form now.

With the support of various monster genes, Yupi can have many forms and can change its body shape at will.

At the same time, due to the nature of monsters, they are extremely warlike.

"Let me do it myself and tear those enemies to shreds!"

Yupi glanced at Xiao Yapufu, who was playing the violin with a blissful expression.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yapu stopped playing the violin and began to ponder.

"That's true. If we allow the enemy to wreak havoc outside, it will affect the food supply to the Queen and hinder the King's arrival."

"Although I was lucky enough to obtain some special food recently, I must do my best for the King."

But—who should we send?

The three of them certainly couldn't all go out; in fact, he felt that two of them had to stay behind for the sake of safety.

If only one person is sent —

He needs to maintain overall control, so it's not suitable for him to take action.

Owlapf was unwilling to admit that he was inferior to Neferpitou and Mentotyupi; deep down, he believed that he was the Ant King's most capable subordinate.

This means you have to choose between Catwoman and Yupi.

It must be said that Catwoman's performance was indeed impressive. She not only defeated him, but also defeated Yupi, who should have been the best fighter.

Perhaps because she was the first member of the guard born from the queen ant, she was relatively more versatile.

Xiao Yapuf was unaware of the truth; he merely deduced what he believed to be the truth based on known information and was convinced of it.

The higher a person's intelligence, the more confident they are in their reasoning.

He was completely unaware that the catwoman had been captured by Lynn long before he was born.

The reason Catwoman was able to outperform them was because of Lynn's help.

For example, providing a systematic learning method like the [Chakra Refining Method], instead of letting people figure it out on their own through trial and error.

He would also occasionally find opportunities to feed the catwoman some high-end food.

From the moment Lynn subdued her, Catwoman's achievements were destined to go beyond what was depicted in the original story; he would take her to a whole new level.

After a moment's thought, Xiao Yapu felt that Catwoman was the most suitable candidate.

Yupi's intelligence is a major weakness. Although he is strong enough, it is hard to guarantee that he will not fall into the trap of a cunning enemy if he is sent out alone.

However—Xiao Yapuf hesitated a bit.

Catwoman's playful nature was practically written all over her face; he couldn't guarantee that she could slip away in time once she was outside.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yapufu picked up his violin again, his expression turning melancholic once more.

"My king, I am indeed your most capable subordinate. The other two are no match for me." In the eyes of the arrogant Owlapf, only he was the most important guard and the most worthy of the Ant King's attention.

Neither Catwoman nor Yupi is nearly as important as him.

Only he can assist the king in ascending the throne.

"What's wrong with it?"

Yupi scratched his head, a hint of surprise flashing across his rugged face, and asked the catwoman beside him in a low voice.

The words and actions of Xiao Yapu always left it feeling bewildered and difficult to understand.

"It's nothing."

Seeing that Owlapf was "acting up" again, Catwoman pursed her lips and casually replied to the bewildered Yupi.

"what!"

Just then, a series of mournful screams suddenly came from the depths of the ant nest.

The agonizing screams, which would have been utterly agonizing to anyone who heard them, easily echoed throughout the entire anthill.

In an instant, countless chimeric ants turned their gaze to the depths of the ant nest.

They knew very well that it was the Queen's scream!

Following the queen's scream, an extremely terrifying aura spread throughout the anthill.

The vast ant nest was filled with the domineering aura emanating from the ant queen.

The lowly soldier ants all knelt on the ground, trembling.

Faced with the aura of the ant king, the pinnacle of their species, they didn't even have the right to stand.

The squad leader was slightly better off, but he too collapsed to the ground and had difficulty getting up.

The division commanders were quite capable; after a brief hesitation, they quickly took action despite the uncomfortable sense of oppression.

The hierarchical divisions among chimeric ants are laid bare at this moment.

Those who can move under the aura of the Ant King are all beings of considerable strength.

"Oh? It seems it was born ahead of schedule?"

Catwoman got up from the sofa and stared intently into the depths of the anthill.

Those bright, expressive eyes seemed to pierce through the rock wall and see the ant king.

"I wonder if being born so early will affect the king."

"This is all my fault."

Shoyapuf's delicate face was filled with sorrow, and his heart was filled with self-reproach.

If the circumstances weren't unsuitable, it would have loved to play another violin piece.

If my negligence prevents the king from growing up properly, how can I face the king?

Oyapuf, you should just wait until the king succeeds and then commit suicide. You are not worthy to stay by the king's side!

The inner drama of Xiao Yapufu began to play out again, as he kept berating himself.

Yupi stared blankly at Owl Yapf, who had instantly gotten into character, and was surprised by its change in emotion.

In the cave outside the ant nest.

"How is this possible?"

"It's been moved up by a month?"

Mo Laowu's face stiffened, shocked by the news of the sudden birth of the Ant King.

Norb pushed up his glasses, his legs trembling slightly.

It was clear that he was also terrified by the ant king's aura.

However, it's much better than the original story where he was so frightened that his hair turned white and he went bald, since the distance is much greater.

"Is it ahead of schedule? —"

Netero murmured softly, his expression a mixture of surprise and complex emotions.

The early birth of the ant king may also mean that his lifespan has been shortened.

But beyond these emotions, there was still a fighting spirit in the old man's eyes, a spirit that seemed to be fighting for "the last dance."

"And it also has such a terrifying aura."

Mo Laowu spoke slowly and deliberately, subconsciously raising the large pipe leaning against the wall and taking one puff after another.

Smoke swirled around.

The birth of the Ant King and its terrifying aura made it necessary for Mo Laowu to smoke in order to calm himself down.

"Fortunately, we have Mr. Lynn and the president."

Norbu took out a handkerchief, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said solemnly.

It was Lynn and Netero who provided him with a sense of security; otherwise, he simply couldn't stay there, and his first reaction would have been to hide in the four-dimensional apartment.

"Yes, thankfully we have two of the strongest by our side."

"If even the two of you can't control the situation, then we'll have no choice but to resort to some unconventional methods." Mo Laowu sighed, the image of Lynn's words, "The Rose of the Poor," surfacing in his mind.

When things really come to a critical moment, whether or not to prohibit martial arts is no longer an issue.

Lynn stood at the cave entrance, gazing into the distance.

This aura—no wonder it's the Ant King!

Even from a considerable distance, he could still be absolutely certain that the Ant King was the strongest being he had ever encountered!

It's unclear whether his methods were effective, but he felt they should have somewhat mitigated the premature birth's defects.

Become stronger, King Ant.

That way, he will look forward to the moment of battle even more!

The thrill of battle.

And the rewards from obtaining cards.

In addition, there's the capture of the powerful Ant King.

He kills three birds with one stone, and he won't miss out on any of the benefits.

Even before that, he had already made a considerable profit.

Over the past month, Chimera Ants have obtained a lot of cards. Even Shayapouf and Mentos Yupi were beaten by Neferpis under the pretext of being bored and wanting to spar. In the end, Yupi obtained an A+ rank monster cell.

If you eat the monster cells, you will mutate into a monster. You will be easily angered and lose your mind, but your strength will also increase.

This has a significant side effect, and since he's currently short on points, he decided to sacrifice them along with the cards, using the points to upgrade his cards.

Considering that he would soon be facing the Ant King, he prioritized cards that would directly help his combat power.

After some deliberation, he finally chose [The Magic of the Sun].

The magic of the sun increases his strength the stronger the sunlight, making it one of the few abilities that can directly enhance his power.

As for the limitation of sunlight, it's not a problem, since they will be the ones attacking the Ant King, and they can choose the time.

After being promoted to S-rank, the amplification effect of the Sun's magic power is more significant than before, since he is still within S-rank.

Especially at noon every day, he felt that he had inexhaustible strength, which made him even more eager for the upcoming battle with the Ant King.

His only worry was that the Ant King wasn't strong enough!

In his excitement, Lynn realized that NGL's feature bar was almost at its end, and the last card was about to appear.

No, it should be said that this trait bar belongs to the ant nest, because it only appears after you get close to the ant nest.

Several cards have been produced before, the highest being grade A.

I wonder if, as a chimera ant from the dark continent, its trait bar will be strong enough to produce an S-rank card?

Inside the ant nest.

This is where the queen ant usually stays.

When Corrudo and other division commanders rushed to the scene, they only saw the queen ant, who was severely wounded and bleeding profusely, howling in agony.

as well as----

The ant king, with his back to them, still covered in yellowish-green blood, exuded a terrifying aura!

Compared to them, the ant king is like a different species, an even more terrifying race!

The King Ant is muscular and strong, and every inch of his muscles seems to contain immense energy.

It gives the impression that it can cause considerable destruction with the slightest movement.

It has two long antennae on its ears and wears a distinctive black and green armored headdress.

Like most chimeric ants, it has a thick, powerful tail.

At the very end is a poison needle that gleams with a chilling, cold light.

At first glance, it looks like an oversized syringe filled with deadly poison; anyone who gets pricked by it will die instantly.

Besides its distinct muscles, its bluish-green body surface is covered with deep and strange patterns.

It's like wearing a magnificent suit of armor, with this pattern on both the front and back.

The surface of the turquoise "armor" was covered with a terrifyingly deep purple Nen aura, which swirled tightly around the body.

Ordinary Nen users' Nen aura is like gas surrounding their body.

But the Ant Lord's Nen energy was so vast that the Nen energy around him almost solidified into a physical form!

This clearly demonstrates that this is an extremely large amount of spiritual energy!

The aura he unconsciously exuded was enough to make the many division commanders who rushed over find it hard to breathe and break out in a cold sweat.

The ant king has a face with sharp, angular features.

What's most unforgettable is the way it looks at things.

It was an extremely indifferent gaze, devoid of any emotion, making those sharp pupils appear icy.

In the eyes of the King Ant, nothing seems to matter; everything is something he can control at will.

Keep it if you like it, destroy it if you don't. It's that simple.

This is—their king!

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

The division commanders, including Cordoba and Guido, stared in horror at the stern-faced Ant King, as if they had been frozen in place.

The queen ant was lying on the ground next to her, on the verge of death.

This scene was so bizarre!