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Chapter 296 The insect tide is coming

At the same time, in the Endless Abyss.

More and more insects were drawn by the eerie sound. Because of the pioneers who took the lead, the later ones became more and more skilled in rushing into the Endless Abyss. Even the last bit of hesitation was worn away by the herd effect.

The Endless Abyss, which simply opens its jaws and waits for its prey to come to it, is like a never-satisfied behemoth, accepting all the attracted insectoid swarms without hesitation.

In the dim sky, the sun was still diligently performing its duties, while the outline of the moon, which was eagerly taking over behind it, was becoming increasingly clear. An eerie blue light had begun to appear, and the first place to discover it was this uninhabited, endless abyss.

As if receiving some signal, or as if being freed from some shackles, the eerie sound, originating from the depths of the Endless Abyss, suddenly emitted a frequency like a heartbeat.

"Bang, bang..."

As the sound grew louder, the attracted insects surged forward even more relentlessly. Some insects, after being pushed aside by their companions, defiantly stepped on their bodies and leaped over them, completely disregarding the possibility of being smashed to pieces. Like a fanatical believer, they only wanted to prostrate themselves at the feet of their idol.

Once the first person took the plunge, the other insects followed suit. In no time, the insects swarming to the edge of the cliff no longer measured the distance of the cliff with their feet, but instead threw themselves into the gaping gorge of the endless abyss one by one, in groups, like dumplings being dropped into boiling water.

This action greatly accelerated the team's progress, but the number of insectoids on the cliff did not decrease at all. Insects continued to gather from all directions. If someone saw this scene, they would probably marvel at how so many insects could survive for so long in this barren place and even reproduce in such large numbers.

The number of insects seemed endless, as did the appetite of the Endless Abyss. Entering so many insects was like entering a black hole, leaving no sound, except for the eerie sound like a heartbeat growing stronger.

The sound reached the insects' ears, making them even more frenzied and insane.

Finally, at the moment when the moon's blue light successfully usurped the sun's position and radiated onto the continent, the sounds from the endless abyss suddenly fell silent.

In just a few breaths, the shadow suddenly erupted, and the insects that were closest to it were the first to be infected and assimilated. Then, one after another, one group after another, they were infected.

The assimilated insects' eyes turned blood red, their bodies were covered by shadows, and they grew ferocious spikes and armor. The ground-walking insects climbed up the cliff, while those that had already emerged spread their wings and flew upwards.

The insectoids that had once been swallowed by the Endless Abyss reappeared, but this time they returned with a black shadow.

The appearance of the dark figure was like a blow to the head, waking up the insects that had been attracted by the strange noise. They stopped in their tracks as they were heading towards the Endless Abyss, and almost without hesitation, they turned around and fled in the opposite direction.

Some insects were a little slower and were caught by the insects that had been assimilated by the shadow. Instead of wasting time assimilating them, the shadows tore apart their former companions and devoured them piece by piece.

The Zerg are inherently greedy and insatiable, and this trait seems to have been amplified after being assimilated by the Shadow. Moreover, devouring their own kind is in their nature, and now that they have just undergone a metamorphosis, they are in dire need of energy, and these seemingly weak kin are the closest targets, so they are naturally the first to be devoured.

They don't care about morality or ethics; as long as they can survive, what do their own kind matter?

This idea wasn't unique to the insects assimilated by the shadows. The insects that hadn't yet been affected didn't show any kinship-like love to save the insects when they saw this scene. Instead, because there was an unlucky guy buying them time, they ran away even faster.

The law of the jungle, survival of the fittest, is vividly demonstrated at this moment.

With threats closing in from behind, the insects, who had originally lived in seclusion in one corner, were forced to migrate in large numbers and seek survival elsewhere. Although the fertile places were guarded by tree spirits and threatened by birds and beasts, they could not care about such things. After all, compared to those things that had not yet happened, the threat from behind was the real threat.

Originating from the Endless Abyss, the insects corrupted by the shadows became the catfish released into the fish swarm, and the insect race of the Endless Abyss was the first to initiate the insect swarm.

And this is far from over.

The blue moonlight gradually spread across the continent, and all living things touched by it seemed to be affected. The plants, which were usually the quietest, began to attack each other, and birds, beasts, and insects, unless they were alone, would inevitably clash if they were in pairs or more together.

Blue light seems to act as a catalyst, making organisms more aggressive. However, its effect doesn't seem to be that significant. Even the most aggressive creatures, who are inherently gentle, still retain their rationality and consider the consequences of their actions.

There are no major conflicts, but there are constant minor clashes, which are all easy to resolve.

Those creatures that are inherently cruel and aggressive are the ones that need to be guarded against.

Tree spirits are the race least affected by the Blue Moon. The Mother Tree nurtured them with the hope that they would become the guardians of order in Jormungand, so they will not lose control even if someone else loses control.

The fifteen clans of tree spirits stood ready for the impending doom, and everyone prepared to resist the insect swarm. As the insect swarm began to rise, earthquakes also joined in the commotion, growing more and more intense, and in many places it was almost impossible for people to stand.

Even so, the situation in the territories of the various tree spirit clans seemed unaffected.

The ground shook violently, making it impossible for people to stand, but plants could. The vines that were indispensable in the territories of all tree spirits were now displaying their true power.

The earth trembled and cracked, revealing the thick, intertwined roots beneath the clan's land. All the trees and vines in the clan's land originated from the same source; from the moment they touched the ground, their roots intertwined, each containing the other, and even the strongest tremors could not separate them.

As long as a plant's roots remain, it can never be destroyed. The older tree spirits sat calmly, explaining to the younger members of their tribe the true uses of the vines.

"...The reason our ancestors chose to contract with the house vines was not only because their inherent spatial characteristics were very suitable for building houses, but most importantly, because they were united and difficult to kill." Otherwise, given the house vines' domineering nature and their inability to tolerate other creatures encroaching on their territory, most people would choose to keep their distance.

However, its advantages are so outstanding that the tree spirits can tolerate its minor, harmless flaws.

Since the Tree Spirit Clan formed a pact with the Wood Vine thousands of years ago, no other large plants have taken root in their territories. After thousands of years of evolution and compromise, both sides have compromised. The Wood Vine allows small plants to move in, and the Tree Spirit Clan has also come up with the idea of ​​using energy stones to sustain other necessary large plants. They have made it through this bumpy road.

And all of this was for this moment.

When Leshan returned with his flock of birds and beasts, what greeted them was a landscape that had been completely transformed around their clan's territory, and an alternative territory composed of sturdy wooden vines standing upright in place.

But that's not the point. The point is, "Le Yun, you take a team and stay behind to protect the tribespeople. The rest of you, follow me..."

"Yes."

When the insect swarm attacked, the warriors who remained in the tribe had to protect their people while also defending against the enemy. Just as Le Chu was about to personally take to the field due to a shortage of manpower, he saw Le Shan, who had returned, arrive with his men to help.

Wow, but why are there so many birds and beasts following him? Was he attacked?

Could it be that the rescue operation is not going smoothly...?