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"To have a swarm of 10 'Puppet Insects,' the 'Queen's' strength must be at the peak of the third tier, and the 'Priest's' strength must be at least at the fourth tier."

"And then there's that massive swarm of insects. How could a mere second or third-tier Cataclysmic Being possibly control it..."

After saying that, he said in a deep voice, "However... there must be something else going on here."

Meanwhile.

Northwest Region - Disaster Zone.

While watching Tang Feifei's promotion, Qiu Tu was also chatting with Guan Xiao.

"So... you've already advanced to the fourth rank?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao smiled especially happily. She was already a stunning beauty, the kind whose smile was particularly beautiful. So, her smile made her even more captivating.

She nodded, then said alluringly, "Yes, sir. I got promoted quickly, didn't I?"

Qiu Tu nodded slightly upon hearing this, "It will be very fast."

It has to be said that Guan Xiao's progress is indeed incredibly fast. When I saw her a few days ago, she had just advanced to the third rank, but in just a few days, her strength has rapidly expanded to the fourth rank because she controlled 10 first-rank "puppet insect swarms" and some second, third, and fourth-rank "priests" and "empresses".

This also shows how important a suitable "catastrophic pathway" is. It can almost instantly take people off the spot.

Moreover, it's important to know that this isn't even Guan Xiao's limit.

After all, the 10 "puppet worms" are only a small part of the "puppet worm swarm." Moreover, they are only a small part that has migrated from elsewhere.

In the "Southeast Region" and "Northeast Region", it is unknown how many "Puppet Insect Tribes" still exist.

The potential of Guan Xiao's cataclysmic path—where the more swarms of insects she controls, the stronger she becomes, and consequently, her own power—is incredibly vast.

Qiu Tu suspected that it wouldn't be long before Guan Xiao's strength would leap forward and reach the top tier of his confidants.

The premise is... that she won't die prematurely.

Thinking this through, Qiu Tu pondered for a moment, then cautioned, "However... although you've made rapid progress, you must remember not to easily reveal your strength."

"Until you can control your aura and prevent others from seeing through your cultivation level, you should avoid meeting people."

At this point, Qiu Tu paused for a moment, then continued, "After all, your current strength is too weak, yet you happen to be a counter to the 'Puppet Insect.' If someone targets you, you could be in danger."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao was taken aback at first, then a smile appeared on her sharp and bright face. She leaned closer to Qiu Tu and asked with a smile, "Sir, are you concerned about me?"

Qiu Tu hates people who don't speak their minds and are indecisive. So when Guan Xiao asked him, he admitted it without any hesitation.

He patted Guan Xiao's head lightly and said, "Nonsense, if I don't care about you, who else would I care about?"

"Besides, wasn't the reason I didn't let you stand on the stage before to protect you?"

Qiu Tu was referring to his recent "recruitment" of the puppet insect army. The reason he stole Guan Xiao's opportunity to perform a public display was not only to kill Shu Xia, but also, and more importantly, to protect Guan Xiao.

After all, Qiu Tu had broken through to the eighth rank and already possessed basic self-defense capabilities. Furthermore, he had Zhao Ji's protection.

Unless the top three quasi-gods make a move, it will be difficult for the other "trial participants" to pose a threat to him.

Guan Xiao, however, is different. Once exposed, even an ordinary fifth-tier cataclysmic being could capture her. If it were to trigger the intervention of an eighth-tier deity, it would be even more troublesome.

After all, with Qiu Tu's current strength, protecting himself is no problem, but pursuing an eighth-tier deity is still somewhat beyond his capabilities. As for Zhao Ji... she might save Qiu Tu, but that doesn't mean she'll save Guan Xiao.

Therefore, hiding Guan Xiao is clearly the better option.

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao couldn't help but reveal a charming smile.

Knowing she would be meeting Qiu Tu today, she wore an exquisitely made-up face and a black uniform from the Political Department.

This made her, already a striking beauty, even more radiant.

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao revealed a stunning smile, and then she said, "Since the commander is so kind to me, I also have something to offer to the commander."

Hearing Guan Xiao's words, Qiu Tu gave her a strange look.

Then Guan Xiao clapped his hands, and two seconds later, a strange creature with an upper body that looked exactly like a human girl, but with a large belly hanging from its lower body, slowly walked in from outside.

Qiu Tu's gaze lingered on the girl for a moment, then, as if he had guessed something, he turned to look at Guan Xiao, "The Puppet Insect Queen?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao smiled and nodded.

She said, "Sir, this is what I've learned during this period."

"A Zerg Queen larva capable of endlessly laying eggs and giving birth to 'Puppet Bugs'."

"For the past few days, I've been vying with her for control of the 'Puppet Insect' tribe."

"Fortunately... while her strength is considerable, she hasn't yet broken through the 10-strong 'Puppet Insect' army, so she can't overwhelm me."

"And I took advantage of this opportunity to rapidly increase my strength through the feedback from the 'Puppet Insect' army."

"After that, he gradually overpowered her and eventually turned the tables on her and controlled her as well."

At this point, Guan Xiao hugged the insectoid girl to his arms, gently stroking her hair, and said, "Later, I discovered that the 'Puppet Insect' race seems to be a bit special."

"Because they reproduce asexually, the 'female' is far more important than the 'male.'"

"Therefore, in theory, the number of males these empresses could produce is not as good as the number of females they could produce."

"And once a female is born, it means that their family can expand rapidly again."

"This also resulted in a very good relationship between the mother and daughter of the 'Puppet Worm'."

"Moreover... they most likely share the same mother."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu roughly understood Guan Xiao's thoughts.

He pointed to the Zerg girl being held in Guan Xiao's arms and said, "So... you mean, through her, we can trace back to the source and find the true Zerg Queen who invaded the 'Frontier Region' step by step?"

Guan Xiao nodded slightly.

Then she analyzed, "I heard from my superiors that this 'Trial of the Gods' is very special."

"The Trial of the Gods has been underway for a month now. All the various factions have already ascertained the situation in the four 'peripheral regions.'"

"The only special thing about the 'Edge Area' now is the invasion of the 'Puppet Insects'."

"This species is indeed quite special and amazing."

"Moreover, it will be very troublesome once it spreads."

"The 'Origin of the World' sensed the danger, so it set the 'Trial of the Gods' in the 'Frontline Region,' hoping the 'Trialers' would resolve this crisis. That makes sense, doesn't it?"

Qiu Tu had considered Guan Xiao's idea a few days ago. So he nodded slightly, acknowledging Guan Xiao's conjecture.

Seeing that Qiu Tu agreed with her guess, Guan Xiao's smile became even more confident, and she continued, "So, I was thinking..."

"Could there be some hidden conditions or rewards in this 'Trial of the Gods' that are related to these 'Puppet Insects'?"

Guan Xiao's perspective was something Qiu Tu had never considered before. So when he heard this, his eyes flickered, and he began to ponder this possibility.

Guan Xiao had clearly prepared her speech before meeting Qiu Tu.

She began, "I've thought about it carefully for a long time, and I think this is very likely."

“And if my guess is true, then I think she…” Guan Xiao pointed to the girl in his arms and said, “may come in very handy.”

It must be said that Guan Xiao's idea was indeed very interesting, and it certainly touched Qiu Tu.

The only problem is....

'Why the hell are you sending women again?!'

'I'm really not interested in beautiful women!'

While roaring in his heart, Qiu Tu sized up the insectoid girl in front of him.

It must be said that the Zerg girl in front of us is only moderately good-looking, but her advantage lies in her youth.

The charm of a woman in her thirties or forties cannot compare to the shy blush of an 18-year-old girl with her head bowed.

More importantly, Qiu Tu had never seen such a special girl before.

It has the appearance and body of a human, but it has a large belly on its buttocks.

Moreover, I've heard that "puppet ants" reproduce asexually and can give birth on their own. So, is this Zerg queen a young woman or a teenage girl?

Thinking this, Qiu Tu nodded slightly and said, "I really like your gift."

"Moreover, I also find your idea very interesting."

As he spoke, Qiu Tu glanced at the two light cocoons that were rapidly transforming and said, "After Fei Fei advances to the sixth rank, I will hold an internal meeting, and we will discuss this matter together then."

"Perhaps this is our 'Northwest Sanctuary,' and also a key to breaking humanity's deadlock."

"Yes." Guan Xiao nodded slightly upon hearing Qiu Tu's words.

.....

Meanwhile.

In the Southwest region, at Shelter No. 3, a meeting is in progress.

In Shelter 4, Li Feng, the commander of the Iron Women Legion, slammed her fist on the table and addressed the council members of Shelter 3 across from her, saying, "If you save the land but lose the people, you lose both. If you save the people but lose the land, you save both!"

"Can't you see the situation clearly now?"

“Those eighth-tier evil gods are simply beyond our ability to withstand. They haven’t attacked us yet because they’re still observing.”

"Once they figure out the strengths and weaknesses of both their opponents and us, they will definitely make a decisive move!"

"Don't think about maintaining the balance with nuclear weapons as before."

"it's useless."

"The 'Isolation Mountains' still lie between the 'Edge Region' and the 'Core Region.' Our nuclear weapons can't reach the territories of the major evil gods and pose no threat to them whatsoever."

"As for blowing themselves up... putting aside how much damage it would do to them, do you really think it would even hit them?"

"Given the mobility of an eighth-order evil god, I think the probability is too low."

Finally, Li Feng tapped the table heavily with the second knuckle of her finger and said, "Therefore! Only Qiu Tu can save humanity!"

"Only him!"

After saying that, Li Feng took a deep breath, leaned back, and the black armor on her body made a metallic clanging sound.

She said, "Not to mention the abnormally powerful 'reincarnated god' that Qiu Tu has behind him, nor to mention how Qiu Tu has been advancing like a madman to the eighth rank in just over two years."

"Let's only discuss the current situation in the 'Northwest Region'."

"With Zhao Ji and Qiu Tu's presence, all the 'Trial Warriors of the Gods' have distanced themselves from the 'Northwest Region,' which is now completely under Qiu Tu's control."

"And just recently, he somehow managed to subdue the 'Puppet Insects.'"

"Afterwards, Tang Feifei led her 'Puppet Insect' army to sweep through the disaster zone near the 8th Sanctuary and is currently advancing in rank."

At this point, Li Feng paused for a moment, "Can't you see the difference between us from this?"

"Moreover, don't forget, Qiu Tu is only in his early twenties, and he has only been soaring to great heights for a little over two years. His potential and talent are terrifying."

"He can almost be said to have an unlimited future."

She glanced at the people present, then said decisively,

"Therefore, let's abandon our two current shelters and relocate to the 'Northwest Region.' Join Qiu Tu's 'Northwest Shelter'!"

"This is the only way to protect the lives of the people under the jurisdiction of our two shelters, as well as our own."

"It is also the only way to preserve humanity's strength!"

"Otherwise, only destruction awaits us."

After Li Feng finished speaking, the entire conference room fell silent.

The chairpersons of the Third Shelter exchanged glances.

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Chapter 661 A New God-Level Special Treasure! (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Li Feng arrived at the No. 3 shelter yesterday. After arriving at the No. 3 shelter, she said she had something important to discuss.

The higher-ups at the Third Shelter were actually quite wary of Li Feng.

After all, Li Feng's identity is far too special and sensitive.

She is both the ruler of the 4th Sanctuary and the daughter of the Fiery King of the 2nd Sanctuary.

However, the Flame-Weaving King is now representing the Second Sanctuary and cooperating with the "Mist Shadow Society," humanity's enemy. This makes one wonder about Li Feng's stance.