Devouring Stars: Master of Evolution

Chapter 147 The Great War Breaks Out

"I thought that plants modified by the primordial energy of the universe would have something special about them, but it turns out that they just contain some special energy and have not changed much in essence."

Inside the cosmic-level mother nest, Qin Mu disappointedly put down a plant in his hand.

Upon entering the World Lord's World, Qin Mu was quite shocked by the plants there. The weeds were as hard as diamonds, and even a single tree was made of material that reached the level of B-grade metal.

Qin Mu originally thought that these plants had undergone some kind of strange change, but in fact, apart from the special energy inside, they were no different from ordinary flowers and plants outside.

"However, these special energies are excellent for hatching insect swarms after absorption."

Although disappointed by the ordinariness of these plants, the energy they contain is a pleasant surprise.

"Is this the primordial energy refined by a World Lord? The energy level is so high, and although it is rare, it is perfect for cultivating a cosmic-level insectoid race."

Qin Mu sensed that powerful force and instantly understood that it was the primordial energy of the universe.

In the Queen's legacy, there are many ways for the Zerg to hatch, but there are three main methods.

The first and simplest method is to consume Cosmic Crystals. Cosmic Crystals are formed from the power of the world, which can form any substance. Therefore, consuming Cosmic Crystals can create any kind of Zerg warrior you want.

The second method involves collecting large quantities of metal alloy debris, the blood of powerful beings or behemoths, and gelatinous substances such as scales, hides, and tendons. With these abundant raw materials, it's possible to cultivate Zerg warriors. Because many inexpensive raw materials can be selected, the production cost is significantly lower.

The third method is to collect a large number of Zerg corpses, which can be reused to create large numbers of Zerg warriors.

The energy contained within these plants is the primordial energy of the universe. Cosmic crystals are formed from the condensation of this primordial energy.

This energy is enough to cultivate a Zerg race of Lord-level beings!

Normally, using cosmic crystals to cultivate Zerg is extremely costly.

With the purchasing power of cosmic crystals, it is entirely possible to purchase more biological flesh and blood, and hatch more Zerg.

This method is the simplest; as long as you provide cosmic crystals, you can continuously produce an endless number of Zerg warriors.

Of these three cultivation methods, Qin Mu's swarm actually belongs to the first type, which is somewhat similar to the second type, relying on the swarm to hunt or collect resources on its own.

However, the situation is different now. This energy is not cosmic crystal, but only the primordial energy of the universe contained in some flowers, plants and trees.

Using it to incubate cosmic-level Zerg units is still very worthwhile for Qin Mu.

Not only do these flowers, plants, and trees contain the primordial energy of the universe, but various monsters, and even the soil and sand, also contain this energy.

This means that even if the swarm devours the primordial energy in the soil within the world of the Overlord, it can still hatch a large number of cosmic-level Zerg units!

Of course, if it were to truly devour the soil, without sufficient primordial energy from the universe to sustain it, this world would soon collapse.

So devouring some flowers and plants is fine with monsters, but letting the swarm of insects eat the soil is out of the question. Qin Mu doesn't plan to destroy this world of the Realm Lord.

Just as Qin Mu was rejoicing over the power of the primordial energy of the universe, he sensed a message from the mother hive within the swarm.

After entering the world of the realm master, the first cosmic-level insectoid died.

No, not just one. Five cosmic-level Zerg died at the same time, including a powerful fourth-tier cosmic-level Golden Horned Zerg.

Through the soul network, Qin Mu saw the scene of the Golden Horned Insect's death.

This is an elite team tasked with eliminating powerful monsters lurking within the mountains, including a fourth-tier cosmic-level Golden Horned Insect and nine third-tier cosmic-level Flame Tank Insects.

Their target is a cosmic-level, fifth-tier tiger-like monster, located 5,000 kilometers east of the mother nest.

Normally, this power configuration would be enough to overwhelm that tiger-like monster.

But in reality, before they even reached their destination, they were ambushed and most of them were killed or wounded by a spider-like, cosmic-level ninth-tier monster that was lurking in the jungle and was skilled at hunting.

This is a powerful monster called the Purple Poison Spider. Although it belongs to the ferocious beast category of monsters, it is extremely cunning, good at ambushes, and can instantly spew out a transparent spider web.

This spider web is highly toxic and extremely tough. Once bound, even those at the same ninth-level cosmic level would find it difficult to break free, and would eventually be poisoned to death.

Although the swarm had been scouting in this area, it was impossible for them to discover all the cosmic-level monsters.

Especially powerful, cosmic-level ninth-tier monsters like the Purple Poison Spider, which excels at stealth.

"Go, clean it up."

Qin Mu's expression changed slightly. This ninth-tier cosmic-level purple poison spider was too close to the mother nest and posed a certain threat to the insect swarm. It had to be eliminated as soon as possible.

Near the mother nest, a ninth-tier cosmic-level Skyfire Raven and a fifth-tier cosmic-level Golden Horned Beast, two high-end combatants, led a million star-level insectoids in a mighty charge towards the ninth-tier cosmic-level Purple Poison Spider.

Among the swarm, only one Skyfire Raven, a ninth-tier Cosmic-level unit, possesses cosmic-level combat power.

Logically speaking, with a swarm possessing a peak-level Mother Queen nest at the World Lord level, Qin Mu should be able to hatch a large number of cosmic-level ninth-tier insectoids, provided he invests enough resources.

But Qin Mu did not do that.

Besides the lack of resources and competitors, the core reason is that, in essence, there is no difference between the first and ninth orders of the cosmic level.

At the cosmic level, the most important thing is the comprehension of the laws. Core members of large forces like Virtual Universe Company, after breaking through to the cosmic level, all consume resources to directly upgrade to the ninth level of the cosmic level.

This is why, although Qin Mu could use the Queen Mother's Nest to hatch cosmic-level ninth-tier Zerg in batches, he did not do so.

No matter how many cosmic-level ninth-tier Zerg warriors that powerful Queen Mother's Nest hatched, it would be of no help to Qin Mu's domain laws.

It can be used as a trump card in critical moments, but under normal circumstances, Qin Mu still prefers to hatch Zerg units through his own Zerg swarm.

That would not only enhance the swarm's combat power, but also strengthen its understanding of the laws.

Moreover, with the talent of a fifth-order cosmic-level golden horned behemoth, coupled with Qin Mu's two years of cultivation, reaching the seventh level of the Golden Domain and crossing the threshold of the Golden Origin Law, ordinary ninth-order cosmic-level monsters are simply no match for him.

"roar--"

The golden-horned behemoth, with a head and tail spanning five kilometers, was so powerful that it seemed to cover the sky when it flew. Theoretically, even the ninth-tier cosmic-level Skyfire Crow, which was stronger than it, paled in comparison.

The wingspan of a ninth-tier cosmic-level Skyfire Raven is only a hundred meters!

The Flametan insectoids are even smaller, only thirty meters tall.

During their growth period, the monster's size will increase as its strength grows, but this growth will completely stop once it reaches its peak.

Not everyone can grow as much as the Golden Horned Beast.

Led by the Golden Horned Beast, the mighty procession charged toward the Purple Poison Spider.

When the swarm arrived, the purple poison spider was enjoying its meal, devouring the brain of the golden-horned insectoid.

"Hiss—"

The purple poison spider isn't particularly large; even with its eight slender legs, it only measures a few hundred meters. This spider monster, with its deep purple sheen and eight long legs covered in sharp hooks, doesn't rely on its size to hunt its enemies.

It's not a spider web, but a deadly poison!

With this talent, they can easily hunt prey that is much larger than themselves.

Looking at the Heavenly Fire Crow, also a ninth-order cosmic level creature, the enormous Golden Horned Beast, and the ever-growing swarm of insects in the sky, a hint of panic flickered in the cruel eyes of the Purple Poison Spider.

But the swarm of insects didn't give it a chance; the Skyfire Ravens in the sky launched the first attack.

Flames spewed forth, transforming into a raging inferno that engulfed the purple poisonous spiders, setting the jungle ablaze and burning countless spiderwebs.

Fire is the best counter to things like spider webs.

Despite its panic, the purple poisonous spider, a powerful predator, did not give up. It ran wildly on its eight legs, its movements blurring as it nimbly darted through the jungle in an attempt to escape.

But how is that possible?

In the sky, the golden-horned behemoth roared and pounced, its massive body flashing with the golden horn runes on its head until they illuminated its entire body.

The Golden Realm erupted.

Talent - Enhanced Activation!

The golden-horned behemoth instantly doubled its speed, and a colossal claw descended from the sky, grabbing at the fleeing purple poison spider.

"Pfft—"

Strands of spider silk emerged from the tail of the purple poison spider, forming a transparent web that flew into the sky.

The purple poisonous spider actually tried to use its web to bind the golden-horned behemoth, but unfortunately, the hastily woven web was less than two kilometers in diameter and was nothing compared to the behemoth's enormous body.

tear.

It only held them off for a moment before the spiderweb was torn apart, and the golden-horned behemoth flapped its wings and pounced again.

The purple poisonous spider, which had just managed to delay for a moment using its web, was not so lucky and was struck head-on by the golden-horned behemoth's claw.

"clang--"

A sound like metal clashing rang out. With its path blocked by the Skyfire Crow, the Purple Poison Spider had no choice but to take a direct hit from the Golden Horned Beast.

The moment the purple poison spiders collided, one of their bodies was thrown away, and a crack appeared on one of their legs.

The Golden Horned Beast is already skilled in close combat, and its body structure is extremely powerful, allowing it to easily unleash 60-70 times its physical strength. With the activation of its innate secret technique, its strength doubles again, carrying enormous kinetic energy that even a ninth-tier cosmic-level Purple Poison Spider cannot resist.

The purple poison spider excels at web weaving and venom, not strength!

With a single strike, the Golden Horned Beast injured the Purple Poison Spider, which was four levels higher than itself.

The outcome of the battle was not in doubt. After being injured, the Purple Poison Spider's speed was greatly reduced, and it had no choice but to fight the Golden Horned Beast head-on, further aggravating its injuries.

In its desperate attempt, it spewed out spider webs to try and wrap them around the golden-horned behemoth, but they were all burned away by the flames spewed out by the Heavenly Fire Crow.

Surrounded by Skyfire Ravens, Golden Horned Beasts, and numerous Zerg units, the Purple Poison Spider could only flee, but was ultimately killed by the Golden Horned Beast.

The death of this ninth-tier cosmic-level purple poison spider is not the end; the test for the swarm has only just begun.

More cosmic-level ninth-tier monsters and swarms clashed fiercely. Even Qin Mu joined the fray, his consciousness descending to control Golden Horned Insects and Blazing Insects in battle. He used their bodies to unleash the secret technique "Heart of the Swarm," mobilizing the combined power of millions of Insects to fight.

Indeed, after the Zerg swarm reached the cosmic level, Qin Mu reached the second level of the Heart of the Swarm technique, enabling him to perfectly control the combined attack of millions of Zerg, concentrating all attacks on a single point.

Faced with the combined attack of a million insect swarms, even a ninth-tier cosmic-level monster could not withstand it and could only perish helplessly.

After the emergence of the Soul Network, Qin Mu could use the swarm consciousness to trigger a combined attack of millions of swarms with the bodies of some powerful Zerg units, such as the Blazing Behemoth and the Golden Horned Behemoth, without having to deploy his own human body.

As the Zerg swarm's territory expands, the second and third waves of Zerg arrive.

The swarm has also met its match.

And then they engaged in a great battle with the dominant creatures in this mountain range.

Rock giant!

This is a peculiar life form that lives in the center of the mountains; a powerful monster that can reach cosmic level when fully grown.

They are gentle in nature and like to stay and sleep in the earth and mountains.

Unlike flesh-and-blood creatures, rock giants do not need to eat. As long as they stay in the earth and mountains, they will automatically absorb nutrients from the earth and continue to grow.

That's right, rock giants are not flesh and blood beings, but rock beings.

These creatures, like energy beings such as the Demon Slayers, are soulless.

They are naturally immune to all soul attack abilities, which renders the swarm's invincible soul combo attack ineffective, leaving them only able to confront it head-on or attack with energy combos.

Rock giants have no gender, but they can reproduce naturally through fission, and they reproduce very quickly, giving birth to offspring every hundred years.

Over countless years of reproduction, their numbers have become astonishing, with over 100 million insects discovered in swarms alone!

Among them are adult beings that are thousands of meters tall, resembling moving mountains, and are of cosmic scale.

When the first swarm of Zerg that invaded the Rock Giants' territory awakened them, the war between the Zerg and the Rock Giants broke out.

These rock giants, slumbering in the mountains and earth, awoke one by one and killed the invading Zerg warriors.

This was the first time the swarm had encountered rock life, and lacking countermeasures, the swarm suffered heavy losses.

Rock giants are born children of the earth. As long as they stand on the ground, they can continuously draw power and recover quickly from injuries.

More importantly, as rock-based life forms, even if the swarm kills them, it will not gain any benefit; on the contrary, it will suffer losses.

But it's impossible for the swarm to ignore it; how could the swarm allow such a powerful race to exist within its territory?

Even if the swarm allowed it, the rock giants, awakened by the swarm's invasion and having killed many of their people, would not agree.

As the swarm of insects continues to gather, more and more rock giants are awakening deep within the earth.

A real war is about to break out!

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