Douluo: Transforming Xiao Wu into a Zerg Queen Was Just the Beginning-Chapter 12: Transforming Xiao Wu — The First Blade Queen!

[Hive Core Level 3 Hatch Complete. Honored Overmind, now displaying newly unlocked Zerg functions:]

[New Zerg Structure Unlocked: Spine Crawler (Upgradeable; cannot exceed Hive level)]

[Hive Core Feature Unlocked: Overmind Tier-3 Physical Enhancement (x1)]

[Hive Core Feature Unlocked: Pelvic Hatchery]

[New Zerg Unit Unlocked: Overlord]

[New Zerg Unit Unlocked: Mutalisk (Unable to hatch: Missing avian or flying-type soul beast genetic data)]

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Lin Fan stared at the panel in his mind, feeling completely overwhelmed.

This Hive Core upgrade had been downright explosive with its new features!

Starting with the Spine Crawler—this was a foundational Zerg defense structure. It could launch precise surprise attacks from underground, impaling enemies with deadly spikes. Even better, its attacks inflicted area-of-effect damage across a sizable radius.

And since Zerg structures could only be built on Creep, the Creep itself would continuously provide the energy necessary to regenerate these spike attacks. In effect, the Spine Crawler would act as a fixed artillery unit, supplying relentless firepower... Its only weakness? It couldn't attack airborne targets.

Still, against the soul beasts of the Star Dou Forest, this thing was more than enough. Lin Fan could already envision using a wall of Crawlers to slowly advance the Zerg's territory across the forest.

His gaze slid further down the interface, quickly scanning the rest of the new features listed by the Hive's core intelligence.

The rewards were clear-cut. All that remained was to test them one by one.

He focused his mind on one particular feature: Pelvic Hatchery.

"What's this for?" he asked. "What does it do?"

[The Pelvic Hatchery is an auxiliary chamber that becomes available upon Hive Core evolution.]

[It allows the Overmind to infuse any biological entity with energy for enhancement, suppression, or transformation.]

[Biological entities re-hatched through the Pelvic Hatchery will possess absolute loyalty to the Overmind.]

[The Pelvic Hatchery can be upgraded independently. Current level: 1 (Maximum level cannot exceed Hive Core level).]

[Each upgrade allows for the incubation of one Zerg Hero Unit: Blade Queen. The Overmind must choose a suitable candidate. (Current availability: 1)]

"Holy—!"

Lin Fan couldn't help but curse out loud.

Startled, Xiao Wu blinked and asked curiously, "What are you saying? Why do you keep spacing out like that?"

Snapped out of his trance, Lin Fan realized he'd been mentally immersed in the Zerg network this whole time—totally forgetting Xiao Wu was right there with him.

This upgrade was just too amazing.

He turned to her and casually asked, "What's your name? And why were you wandering around here?"

"My name's Xiao Wu... I'm, well, just like you. But... I don't have a big tribe like yours. I wanted to leave the Star Dou Forest and see the human world, but then I ran into you."

As she spoke, her gaze swept across the Zerg all around them. Somehow, even their hideous appearance didn't feel so terrifying anymore.

In fact, her eyes showed a trace of envy. How she wished she had a clan like this...

Ever since her mother died, she'd been alone.

Seeing that flicker of sadness in her expression, Lin Fan suddenly had a lightbulb moment.

Wait a second—wasn't this the perfect candidate for his first Blade Queen?

In the original Douluo Dalu story, Xiao Wu was the female lead. She had immense potential, yet she spent her life following Tang San around, constantly getting hurt, even sacrificing herself for him.

But now? Now she could be reborn.

She was a ten-thousand-year soul beast in human form, filled with power and mystery. She had inner soul bones and a hidden hundred-thousand-year spirit ring—an incredible resource!

And let's be honest, her beauty was off the charts: flawless skin, watery eyes, a slim waist, long legs, and curves just beginning to show...

Everything about her screamed: "Perfect Blade Queen candidate."

Plus... Lin Fan smirked.

After undergoing secondary incubation, she'd be 100% loyal to him. If he asked her to die, she'd obey without hesitation.

And hey, what red-blooded man didn't once dream of becoming the main character and winning the heart of the heroine?

Now that the opportunity had fallen into his lap, who could resist?

His intense gaze made Xiao Wu uncomfortable. She nervously stepped back and asked, "W-Why are you staring at me like that?"

"Nothing," Lin Fan said, regaining his composure. "Tell me—do you want to become stronger?"

"Stronger?" she echoed, puzzled. "I do... but after a soul beast transforms into human form, we can only cultivate like humans, right?"

"Wrong," Lin Fan said with a mysterious smile.

"Our species has a special evolution method. One incubation, and you'll gain power equivalent to an entire cultivation stage."

Xiao Wu's eyes widened in disbelief. Was that even possible?

Lin Fan grabbed her delicate hand and led her toward the Hive Core.

He silently commanded the Hive: Prepare the Pelvic Hatchery. Do we have enough energy to hatch a Blade Queen?

[Ready. Energy reserves sufficient. Incubation may begin at any time.]

Xiao Wu panicked and tried to pull her hand away. "What are you doing? Let me go!"

Lin Fan sneered coldly. "What, you're scared of becoming stronger? This is a blessing, you know."

His tone made her heart sink.

She wasn't stupid—she realized now that she might be in danger.

Even soul beasts could prey upon their own kind. She'd walked right into a trap.

"You bastard! Let go of me!"

Lin Fan glanced back at her, his gaze cold and merciless.

Xiao Wu froze in fear. Her resistance faltered.

"You'd better cooperate," he said darkly, "or I can't guarantee your precious Da Ming and Er Ming won't meet with... unfortunate accidents."

"H-How do you know about Da Ming and Er Ming?!"

At that moment, a massive white spore pod suddenly rose from the ground and opened its membrane hatch.

Lin Fan shoved Xiao Wu inside and sealed it shut.

From outside, he watched her through the translucent membrane with a satisfied grin.

"Rest well and enjoy your transformation... my Brood Queen."

Xiao Wu's eyes were wide with panic. She tried to speak, but thick tendrils emerged and coiled around her body, locking her in place.

Cool liquid filled the pod from the base upward, flooding over her body.

Darkness closed in as she lost consciousness, suspended in the nutrient-rich fluid.

The spore pod pulsed ominously as it spun a thick cocoon around her.

[Blade Queen incubation initiated. Time remaining: 48 hours.]

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