Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1545 - 650: Lady, Don’t Treat Me as an Enemy

The ants were thumb-sized, entirely blood-red, burning like flames, fierce in appearance, their large pincers opening and closing as if they were ready to devour everything.

Crawling out of the nest, they glanced at Shu Xia with apprehension and, thereafter, headed towards those dozen men.

Quickly, after crawling onto those dozen men, they slowly burrowed into the mouths of those men.

A moment later, those dozen men suddenly began foaming at the mouth, their bodies convulsing violently.

Yet Shu Xia did nothing to intervene.

He still stood quietly to the side, observing the actions of the "Puppet Ants."

No one knew how much time had passed—maybe ten minutes, maybe half an hour.

Suddenly, those dozen men all abruptly opened their eyes.

With their eyes opening, their pupils turned fiery red, reflecting the image of the ants inside.

Only moments later, the fiery red slowly faded back to black, and those dozen men ceased any outward behavior, beginning to silently move their bodies instead.

Seeing this scene, Shu Xia's eyes held both amusement and ruthlessness.

He looked up towards the west, in the direction of the Eastern City.

Separated by layers of space-time, he seemed to see Qiu Tu and... his beautiful, alluring sister-in-law.

His gaze suddenly became fervent.

In his heart, he softly murmured, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. Even if I cannot be by your side, I will protect you."

"Even if you have become a captive, Qiu Tu has just captured you after all; it's impossible for him to be abrupt with you on the first day, right?"

"Tonight, I'll let the 'Puppet Ants' erupt, making him overwhelmed."

"Rest assured, I will definitely rescue you."

Murmuring to this point, Shu Xia paused, then "hehe" laughed, adding another sentence, "When the time comes... you will belong to me."

"I will make sure you can't get out of bed for three days."

.....

Meanwhile, in the Eastern City.

"Achoo, achoo," Man Huang sneezed twice.

Her arms crossed over her chest, unwittingly pressing her approachable softness, clumping it into twin hills.

The depth and softness could completely bury Qiu Tu, enough to suffocate.

After finishing her sneeze, she raised her head, lightly furrowing her brows, 'Though I've been restricted by the "Cataclysmic Power," I still possess an eighth-rank body; how could I catch a chill from a mere breeze?'

'Surely someone is thinking of me, right?'

'Is it Xiao Hua? Is it Cui Cui? Is it Uncle Bai? Or....'

Musing at this point, this woman who has always shown unparalleled fierceness in front of Qiu Tu finally revealed her vulnerable side.

Her eyes slightly reddened, recalling the scene of her husband's tragic death, 'Could it be... my husband?'

She sat on the bed, burying her head into her legs, held them tight, falling into that emotion....

She guessed six or seven people all around, but never uttered the name of her brother-in-law Shu Xia....

.....

Meanwhile, after retreating dejectedly from the "Northwestern Region," the "Fog Hidden Association" brought a large number of elites to the "Southwest Region."

Four eighth-rank Great Evil Gods, including the "traitor" Zhi Yan Heavenly King, making it nearly impossible for anyone to resist them.

The humans' most crucial ace, "nuclear weapons," have become insufficient in the face of eighth-rank Great Evil Gods, especially at the peak level.

Furthermore... the "Isolation Mountain Range" hasn't collapsed, and the two realms haven't merged yet.

Humanity doesn't even possess the capability to threaten the "Fog Hidden Association's" Controlled Area, thus retreating step by step.

This is one of the key reasons Zhi Yan Heavenly King agreed to collaborate with the "Fog Hidden Association."

The three major Heavenly Kings do not wish to join forces with other Sanctuaries against the Evil Gods primarily because.... they cannot withstand them.

The "Heavenly God Trial" selected the "Edge Region," seeming to limit the eighth-rank Evil Gods' capabilities, but actually eliminating their worries.

Separated from their Controlled Regions, these "Heavenly God Candidates" have no human-threatened weaknesses anymore.

Therefore, even if the "Fog Hidden Association" doesn't act, other forces will come to thoroughly sweep the "Southwest Region."

And humanity remains unable to withstand it....

Under such expectations, the Second Sanctuary believes, after all, the compatriots in the "Edge Region" are meant to be enslaved; might as well trade for some benefits.

This mentality led Zhi Yan Heavenly King, according to the Second Sanctuary's agreement with the Fog Hidden Association, to persuade the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sanctuaries to surrender.

Originally, she thought all this to be a mere formality, believing that after discussing pros and cons, each major Sanctuary would make a wise choice.

Unexpectedly, after arriving at the central hubs of the three major Sanctuaries and meeting their high-levels one by one, she encountered universal rejection.

—Even including her daughter Li Feng.

At that time, Li Feng wore a Mo Se-colored armor, looking at her mother who gave birth to and raised her, then said,

"Mom, I don't want to surrender."

Zhi Yan was taken aback at the time, urging her sincerely, "What are you talking about?"

"Not surrendering, do you wish to die?"

Upon hearing Zhi Yan's words, Li Feng's impressive face was full of dignity and charisma.

She placed her hand on her armor, resolutely saying, "Mom, humanity doesn't need so many people to live; just survival is enough."

"And we... need to show these goddamn Evil Gods humanity's courage!"

"Show them we're not to be bullied at will!"

Saying this, Li Feng's eyes were filled with determination, she stated, "Through this struggle, our descendants could experience less misery over the years."

Thus, Zhi Yan left the Sanctuary, bewildered by her daughter's expulsion.

Unconvinced, she traveled to the Third and Fifth Sanctuaries as well.

The result remained unchanged. "Southwest Region" seemed to have made an early pact to rebel together.

This unexpected turn truly made Zhi Yan puzzled.... 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

For a moment, she was unsure of what to do.

She couldn't help but think of the "little man" who had been clinging to her these days....

...

Meanwhile.

At the moment, Qiu Tu was both listening to Guan Xiao's investigation report on the "Puppet Ants" and practicing sword techniques with Zhao Ji.

This sword practice was his special request.

After acquiring the formidable sword technique "Heaven's Strike" and encountering the "Puppet Ants," whose strength is weak but numerous, he needed a simple, direct, time-saving, and labor-efficient sword technique.

Thus he sought Zhao Ji, hoping to learn a new swordsmanship.

As for Guan Xiao.... he mentioned that the situation with the "Puppet Ants" was thoroughly investigated and needed to report directly to Qiu Tu.

Hence, the gathering scene of Qiu Tu, Zhao Ji, and Guan Xiao took place....

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