Chapter 532: Insect Tide III
Looking at the sky, the faint light of the sky was already lit up in the eastern sky, which was a sign that dawn was coming. But the vast realm of the west is still under the rule of darkness. The wind was blowing strongly, and the wind with ice chips could easily tear open a hole in an ordinary person's body, but it couldn't even leave a white mark on his carapace.
He was Layden, the Zerg's well-known fierce general, now standing proudly on a fortress bug, staring at the land to the west.
Judging by Lydon's appearance, it is no longer possible to determine what type of insect his ancestors were. It can only be classified as an alien insect, and he has a large head with a pointed front and a back end. The pitch-black carapace stretches from the tip of the head to the back of the head, and the fan-shaped carapace has two crimson, lightning-like symmetrical lines.
Lydon has a large head, but his body is relatively thin. The upper body of the humanoid has a hedron embedded in the chest. The biological crystalline is definitely a symbol of higher life. Organisms that have evolved to a certain extent will have very large biopowers. The huge bio-energy needs to be supported by a matching body, otherwise the bio-energy will overflow or even explode.
But not all life is willing to evolve into a behemoth like an Abyssal Beast, and it is true that the level of energy is no longer measurable by ordinary classification standards, but a body that is too large is sometimes very inconvenient. So he wanted to keep his original body shape, and he wanted the biological energy not to run wild, so the biological crystals were produced. They are like stones in the bodies of animals of the old days, except that they are purer and can store a huge amount of energy.
This energy is sealed in the crystalline body, and there are special blood vessels that connect the crystals to the heart, so that higher life can draw energy from the crystals when needed, and then transmit it to the limbs through the heart.
Lyden is such a higher life, and the crystals on his chest are slightly revealing a hazy brilliance, which looks so striking in the dark night. The humanoid body dragged two slender arms, the back of the arms was covered with a pitch-black smooth carapace, and the palm of the hand, which had only three fingers, was able to make various movements with the agility of a human. Coupled with the anti-articulation leg structure, Lydon is not so much a zerg as some kind of mutant monster.
However, he did have the Zerg logo behind him, which was a pair of black armor wings with dark red stripes on them. The pair of wings did not allow Lyden to fly long distances, but they were able to do short dives and glides.
Lydon is one of the few Zerg people to use a weapon other than his body, his weapon is a large sword called "Ripper", but this thing, many people think that it is not a sword, but a chainsaw. It has the appearance of a great sword, but on the same side of the blade is a row of movable serrations. It is the product of cold weapons and machining, through a pocket motor mounted on the hilt of the sword. When needed, Lydon can use a button to turn the serrations around the greatsword to rip through his opponent's body.
Most of the corpses that died under this ripper were mutilated, and they were reworked as works of art that Lydon greatly admired. Lydon's brutality and Midra's treachery are as famous in the Zerg Nation, and almost no one will not know this bloody and cruel Zerg general.
At this moment, the general opened his mouth excitedly and spat out a slender, cracked tongue from it: "Shredded, I'm going to tear them all to pieces, damn Tuku, this time I can finally taste your blood." ”
A cockroach-like Zerg crawled up to where Lyden was, clinging itself to the carapace of the fortress worm so that it wouldn't be blown away by the wind. It called out in a hoarse voice, "Your Excellency the brave general, we will reach the Silent Continent in an hour and thirty minutes. I wonder how His Excellency the General intends to act?"
"Just do what we've done before, let the Corruptor devour the Oasis and transform it into our battlefield. Then use the chocobo to surround the high ground where the damned Tuku people are, and we can pile them to death alive with the advantage of numbers! As for the fortress bugs, they will carry out free bombardment on the periphery, and the self-detonating worms will be interspersed in the land bugs, so that those warriors can see the right time to inflict heavy damage on the Tuku tribes!"
"Yes, Your Excellency, your tactics are still as simple and crude. The adjutant flattered.
Lydon snorted and said, "We have an absolute advantage in numbers, and no matter what tricks the Tuku clan throws, they can't change the outcome of being slaughtered by us!"
"Excuse me, then, when is the time of the attack?"
"Arrive at the designated place and get the Corruptor to work immediately. Once we clear the oasis near the high ground, it's time for us to attack!"
"Obey your orders. The adjutant said that, and then stepped back and gave orders.
The earth shook, and countless insects were like a huge wave advancing in the direction of the Silent Continent, and the small oasis seemed so small under this insect tide that it seemed as if it would be submerged at any moment!
When the biological clock reached six o'clock, Zero opened his eyes. What you see is the ceiling of the stilt building with a full exotic style, which is different from the ordinary flat ceiling, the ceiling of the stilt building has a very complex sense of space, which makes the whole pattern very three-dimensional, revealing a certain indescribable taste.
Getting out of the simple bed covered with coconut leaves, Zero walked to the window. Looking out the window, it was still gray outside. Looking over the many stilted buildings, the plains to the north are shrouded in the ice fog characteristic of the tundra morning, which is difficult to see.
On a windless morning, the air is very stuffy, and it makes people feel like a stone in their hearts, which is very uncomfortable. Zero silently picked up a pair of automatic pistols that he had placed next to his bed, and as he looked at them, Zero remembered Beonlis. At this thought, the thought is like a dam that has opened the floodgates, and it is out of control.
What I think about the most is that I don't know how Beonise is now, and after coming to the battlefield of the tundra, she has experienced so many things here. Almost everything came one after the other, so close that there were no gaps for Zero to miss the people who were far away in Asgard. It wasn't until this early morning that he finally had a little gap.
I miss it immensely.
Zero took a deep breath, and though he wanted to get back to Asgard right away, Zero knew better what to do now. He put away the automatic pistol, and when his hand touched the battleship's cannon resting on the wall next to the bed, he retracted it again.
It's still early, at least until Merlin wakes up and says goodbye to Tu Ji before they leave the Silent Continent and continue north to save Ademili. Last night, although Tuxian dispatched all the clansmen, he still managed to find Midra. However, this is also zero to be expected, with the cunning of that bug, how can it be so easy to catch. But what Zero didn't know was that Midra had become Osim's meal.
He opened the door and walked down the stilt building to wander through the Tuku camp. To his surprise, the Tuku people had already left the stilt building in twos and threes. Some went out hunting, some went to the reservoir to draw water, and some continued to clean up the wreckage of yesterday's battle. Tuxian had already woken up in the morning, and he appeared at the scene of the battle. The patriarch had carried an excessively tall coconut tree from outside the camp alone, and its thick trunk had even pulled a deep furrow into the ground.
After throwing the coconut tree to the ground, the people of the Owned Tribes stepped forward and began to remove the leaves from the coconut tree, pluck the coconut fruit, and use various tools to turn the huge trunk into parts that can be used to build a stilt building. They have a clear division of labor, a clear rhythm, light but efficient. In a few moments, a coconut tree had been broken into different parts, and the materials were stacked in separate categories.
"Wake up so early, can't you get used to sleeping in our leaf bed?" Seeing Zero, Tu Xian walked over and said.
Zero shook his head: "I'm not so squeamish, but I'm used to waking up early, after all, in the early morning, my head is relatively clear, and sometimes I think of things that I don't usually think of." ”
Tu Xian nodded and said, "For example, how to snipe the enemy?"
"That's just part of the story. Zero said seriously.
Then both of them laughed, and Tu Xian looked at the busy camp and said, "Your sniper jishu is indeed good, and few creatures can hide my perception." But last night, I didn't find out about your presence until the moment you opened fire, no wonder Merlin would be willing to act with you. That old guy is notoriously arrogant, and looks down on you humans. ”
"What about the Tuxian patriarch?"
"I don't take any life lightly. Tuxian replied honestly: "Because we don't have the capital to make mistakes, one mistake may bring disaster to our small race." ”
"And last night, we obviously made a big mistake. Tu Xian said lightly.
Zero looked him in the eye, "I'm sorry for causing you a lot of trouble because of us." ”
Tu Xian hahadaxiao got up: "Now even I like you a little, I'm curious, are humans as humble as you? ”
"I'm not humble, I'm just a little bit of a face to myself. Zero spread his hands.
"Anyway, I don't hate you. Tu Xian said: "You don't need to daoqian, in fact, when I left Merlin, I had already offended Midra." It's only a matter of time before he gets into trouble with us, and you're just going to make it happen faster. What's more, the current situation is turbulent, Cazeras is no longer satisfied with a single peace, eradicating the Silent Continent is imperative, and Midra will not allow even a stumbling block to be left in his path. ”
"Perhaps, I should consider Merlin's old fellow's proposal. Although we don't want to be animals in captivity, the premise of freedom is that we must save our lives before we are qualified to say other things. As if convincing himself, Tu Xian said lightly.
Merlin's voice interjected at this time: "You shouldn't think about it, but agree immediately." You'd better listen to me, old thing, and let your people tidy up a little before leaving. Take a piece of my armor as a token, and Master Hamermis will believe you. Because he knows that the enemy can kill me Merlin, but he can't get even a single thing from me!"
At this moment when the morning light gradually appeared, the eyes of these two men of different races flashed with sympathy.
Tuxian finally nodded: "Okay, I'll let them"
At this moment, a startled voice suddenly came from the watchtower facing the northern plain: "Patriarch, you'd better come and take a look." Bugs, a lot of bugs!"
Including zero, all three of them changed color in unison.
Although the watchtower is quite spacious, it also looks a little cramped after squeezing out Zero, Tuxian and Merlin. From the watchtower, a wave of insects was pouring in on the plains to the north. Tens of thousands of insects were densely pulling out an arc, and after approaching the Silent Continent, the insects on the left and right wings began to close, and tightly wrapped the periphery of the Silent Continent.
Seeing this, Zero's heart sank, knowing that even if he had the heart to leave now, he wouldn't be able to leave. Not to mention that there are also twenty or thirty thousand Zerg troops, which will be an impregnable line of defense. Even if Zero can rush out, he will definitely not have the strength to save Adimiri again. What's more, after leaving the Silent Continent, on the flat plains, Zero is not sure that he will be able to save his life under the army.
After the Worm Nation army surrounded the Silent Continent, it did not attack immediately. On the watchtower, Zero saw that on the two giant insects as big as a small mountain, countless smaller insects suddenly fell. The two giant insects were like troop transports, and countless small worms hung on their bodies, and only then did they fall to the ground. That scene was like a rain of insects, and it made people's hearts furious.
As soon as these large cockroach-like insects hit the ground, they immediately surged towards the Silent Continent from all directions. Zero thought that the Zerg was going to attack, but although Merlin and Tuxian looked solemn, they didn't make any moves. Strangely, the insects didn't make any movement after surrounding the oasis, but just burrowed into the oasis, and after a while, they disappeared.
Next, there was a chilling bite in the back. The sound of tens of thousands or more insects coming from every corner of the oasis like a sea of mountains, followed by Zero to see the coconut trees begin to fall. They made the clearest marks in the early morning mist and fell to the ground one after another. It's zero to react, those little bugs are going to eat the entire oasis?
Just on the outskirts of the Silent Continent, Lydon was still standing on one of the fortress bugs. Before it was time to attack, the general stayed where he was, watching as the coconut palms in the Silent Continent began to be bitten by the Corruptors. Fallen coconut palms are eaten by the Corrupted and then used as raw materials for their putrid fluids, which in turn corrode the floor of the oasis and further transform it into an environment conducive to the actions of the Zerg.
The process won't be long, and with the efficiency of the Corruptor, all the coconut trees will be eaten up in one morning. The next renovation work will take about two to three hours, and at most this evening, it will be able to launch an attack on the high ground where the Tuku are located.
What worries Leyden more is that the army has arrived in the Silent Continent, but they still haven't seen Midra, the Worm King, which is a bit different from the message that Midra asked the messenger to bring back to him.