Immortality: Raising an Ant Queen to Cultivate by increasing stat points

Chapter 263: Chapter 256 Taiyin Yaoyao 1

The insect bag obtained from killing Zhu Zhu contained eleven insects; after returning, a thorough clean-up of the insects inside would allow for their immediate use.

“They seem very strong, I can lead the ant colony to try,” Qin Niu suggested.

Fourth seldom lacked confidence like this.

This time, facing the cockroaches, it was the first time he appeared extremely unconfident.

Termites and cockroaches actually belong to the same species, both are Blattodea.

They both possess an ancient heritage.

In terms of vitality, both have their own merits. Generally speaking, cockroaches have a stronger ability to survive, but the most terrifying aspect of termites should be the Ant Queen’s breeding capacity.

It’s precisely because they are of the same species that the Ant Queen, upon consuming these cockroaches, would likely gain greater benefits.

It’s similar to humans advancing their cultivation levels; because they are not the same species as demon beasts, they cannot directly absorb the volatile energy within the Demon Cores. But there are no such issues when one type of demon beast devours another of its kind.

Because they share the same origin and species.

At this moment, that Innate Realm soldier was still fiercely battling the cockroach.

It was hard to imagine that an Innate Realm expert, when dealing with an insect, was so cautious and had yet to kill it.

Even if the cockroach was cut into two or even four pieces by a sword, it could still rapidly fuse back together.

It was as if its body could disperse and reunite, possessing an immortal body.

Its attack speed was also incredibly fast.

Because of their speed and ability to fly, cockroaches are referred to as ‘Fei Lian’.

Being nocturnal insects, they thrive at night, whereas human vision is extremely poor in the dark.

At this moment the cockroach’s attack methods remain unknown.

Even if it’s formidable, its offensive capabilities couldn’t be too weak.

Merely a Grade Four Bloodsucking Leech was already difficult for ordinary soldiers to handle. These cockroaches were at least Grade Six insects and could possibly even reach Grade Seven; one could only imagine how terrifying their strength could be.

“All… aiyah…”

The Innate Realm expert suddenly let out a shriek of agony.

Somehow, he was pounced on by the cockroach, which was now frantically gnawing at the flesh and blood of the Innate Realm expert.

Crunch, crunch!

Blood splattered like a small meat grinder in action.

After all, he was an Innate Realm expert. Despite the severe pain, he managed to quickly grab the cockroach on his face and flung it violently away.

Now, a large bloody hole was visible on his face, even exposing the skull.

In the blink of an eye, he had already been severely wounded.

It was still unclear whether these cockroaches were poisonous, but if they were, the consequences would be even more serious.

After being thrown off, the cockroach instantly transformed into a shadow and pounced once more on the Innate Realm expert.

It was determined not to stop until it had killed him.

It was just one insect, yet who could have thought it would bring an Innate Realm expert to such a dire state?

Green Demon had once, with a swarm of Green Demon Bees, single-handedly challenged the entire Seven-Star Sect, certainly presenting a more domineering scene than this one.

Qin Niu subconsciously touched the Green Demon Bee egg that was incubating.

He truly looked forward to the day when he could traverse a realm with a swarm of Green Demon Bees.

“These insects are known as Taiyin Yaoyao, the life-bound pets of Elder Jiu Yin. They nearly have immortal bodies; swords and sabers find them hard to destroy, their biting power is extremely strong, and because they feast on various corpses, they carry a potent corpse poison. If bitten and the poison isn’t immediately neutralized, the body will gradually stiffen, leading to itching and pain, with blisters forming on the skin, oozing yellow pus.

The way to deal with them involves water and fire.

They can be drowned with water or burned to death with fire,” Master He Shan explained as he was struggling against seven cockroaches on his own.

He was already fighting the cockroaches with his own insects.

Six Golden Armored Centipedes, as thick as a child’s arm, were particularly eye-catching. They moved quickly, able to spew out a black poison gas, which could barely fend off the terrifying cockroaches.

Moreover, they were clad in golden armor, unafraid of the cockroach’s biting.

In terms of agility, the six Golden Armored Centipedes were clearly much inferior.

Master He Shan, not only protected by armor, had also lit two torches. As soon as a cockroach attacked, he would immediately counter with fire.

Just as he said, the cockroaches were afraid of fire.

Most insects fear fire.

“Elder Jiu Yin’s Taiyin Yaoyao number nine in total, and we’ve only seen eight so far. Be careful of the most formidable one that has yet to appear,” Master He Shan was already having a hard time dealing with seven of them.

The battle was at a stalemate.

For now, it seemed Master He Shan would be able to protect himself.

But killing these Taiyin Yaoyao seemed almost impossible.

If he had a powerful method, he certainly wouldn’t let them rampage unchecked.

Several bodyguards had already charged next to Master He Shan from under the attack of the bloodsucking leeches, helping him deal with the seven cockroaches.

All of them followed suit, lighting torches.

“All…”

Another bodyguard was attacked by a cockroach, this time bitten on the back of his hand.

The enormous cockroach clamped onto the back of the right hand of this new soldier who was holding the torch, and then immediately began to frenziedly gnaw at the flesh.

Crack crack!

Flesh was sent flying in a gruesomely bloody scene, chilling to the core.

“You’re no match for the Taiyin Yaoyao. Don’t worry about me. Immediately make your way to the moored battle ships ahead and set those vessels ablaze. As long as we destroy those ships, we will cut off the enemy’s retreat and win half the battle,” Master He Shan, seeing the bodyguards could only act as fodder, quickly ordered them to burn the ships.

If the ships for crossing the river were lost, the crossing enemy army, learning their retreat was cut off, would certainly plunge into chaos.

Don’t think it’s just the Tianshui River; even for those in the Acquired Realm, it’s hardly easy to cross.

Not everyone in the army can swim, and without ships, the enemy will find themselves in a very passive situation.

Strategically, as long as we successfully burn the enemy’s ships, we’ll have won half the battle.

Upon hearing Master He Shan’s orders, a crowd of bodyguards rushed toward the dock where the ships were moored.

Qin Niu had already reached the side of the Innate Realm expert with his face bitten.

This fellow was covering his face, awkwardly fending off the continually attacking cockroaches.

Merely one Taiyin Yaoyao had the expert from the Innate Realm almost powerless to fight back.

“Fourth, time to get to work!”

Qin Niu had the protection of a Grade Seven Red-eyed Golden Toad, various methods of his own, and the King Pig Leather Armor, leaving him truly fearless in the fight against this Taiyin Yaoyao.

Fourth’s antennae targeted the elusive Taiyin Yaoyao, while the other puppet ants followed suit, launching a spirit control assault.

Including a legion of demon ants, they all looked to Fourth as their leader.

They simply couldn’t beat Fourth.

In nature, the strong are revered, such is the natural law.

“It’s too strong!”

Fourth’s spirit control was hardly effective, after all, it was only Grade Four.

The Taiyin Yaoyao they faced was likely Grade Seven.

Fourth leading the ant army against a Grade Six insect was almost at its limit; facing a Grade Seven was still somewhat forced.

“Ghost ants, launch a mental attack.”

Qin Niu decided to go for a two-pronged approach.

This time, it seemed to take effect.

The Taiyin Yaoyao, under mental attack, immediately charged toward Qin Niu in anger.

“Here comes the delivery!”

Qin Niu’s face was indifferent as he swung the Ink Blade swiftly in a slashing motion.

No need for any fancy moves, just the most straightforward slash.

Blade Qi instantly cleaved the cockroach in two.

Even split into halves, they remained ferocious, attacking Qin Niu once more.

“Wart Toad, take action!”

Qin Niu was well-prepared with several plans to deal with these Taiyin Yaoyao.