Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1547 - 651: Guan Xiao’s Miraculous New Cataclysmic Ability

"But their bodies have been taken over by 'Puppet Ants,' becoming hosts for the 'Puppet Ants.'

Qiu Tu nodded slightly, indicating he was listening.

Guan Xiao's expression grew increasingly serious. She said, "During my investigation, I found these 'Puppet Ants' to be quite extraordinary."

"Not only do they possess a certain level of intelligence, but their thoughts can connect with each other, forming a 'Spirit Network.'

"Within the 'Spirit Network,' their thoughts can be shared or accessed despite being thousands of miles apart."

"Additionally, their mental power can be accumulated and borrowed among them."

"So, don't underestimate their small size; they are actually a very powerful creature."

"Moreover..." At this point, Guan Xiao paused and said, "The whole tribe is composed entirely of 'Catastrophe beings.'

"In other words... there are no ordinary individuals within their tribe. From birth, they surpass most species."

Qiu Tu was slightly surprised upon hearing this.

Though he had heard of some powerful species that are born as Catastrophe beings, he really didn't expect such a small insect to be capable of this.

At this moment, Guan Xiao's expression became more serious and earnest as she said, "In the past few days, I've also carefully studied the habits of 'Puppet Ants.'

"I discovered they are very similar to ants. All centered around the Ant Queen, the tribe has a Mother Empress, priests, and soldiers, with clear divisions of labor."

"The 'Mother Empress' is the core of the tribe, usually possessing only Second Order power, generally weak, but holding a revered status."

"Priests are the strongest 'Puppet Ants.' After they mature, they inevitably grow into Third Order, transformed, possessing two 'Cataclysmic abilities.'

"On ordinary days, they are responsible for defending the Mother Empress and commanding the 'soldiers.'"

"The 'soldiers,' however, are the most ordinary 'Puppet Ants.' They typically have First-Order power, with the stronger ones possibly reaching Peak First-Order or even Second Order."

"Their main purpose is to find Cataclysm resources and new hosts."

"Once they find new Cataclysm resources and hosts, they bring them back to the 'Mother Empress.'

"As long as the 'Mother Empress' absorbs Cataclysmic Power and Cataclysm resources, she can 'asexually lay eggs,' hatching new 'Puppet Ants.'

"And the new 'Puppet Ants' then parasitize the hosts and transform into 'pseudo-humans,' continuing their development outside."

"It's precisely this entire set of streamlined processes that allows the 'Puppet Ants' to rapidly grow."

At this point, Guan Xiao paused, then said, "However, sir. When I say this, I believe you have also picked up on the issue within."

Qiu Tu slightly nodded, his expression serious, "Indeed."

He said, "The 'Puppet Ant' tribe wants rapid development, they need Cataclysmic Power and Cataclysmic Material."

"Though the Disaster Zone isn't entirely a wasteland, Cataclysmic Material is still not abundant. This likely cannot support the large-scale development of 'Puppet Ants.'

"However, you mentioned that by infiltrating a few cities, traces of 'Puppet Ants' were discovered. This very likely indicates that 'Puppet Ants' have already become rampant in the Disaster Zone."

"This doesn't match their resource scarcity."

"So....."

Guan Xiao smiled, following up on Qiu Tu's words, "So, these 'Puppet Ants' must have been deliberately bred by someone."

Qiu Tu nodded slightly. His analysis was the same as Guan Xiao's.

However, despite knowing the information about 'Puppet Ants,' this doesn't seem to relate to Guan Xiao's new Cataclysmic ability 'Infection.'

With this thought, Qiu Tu couldn't help but look at Guan Xiao, then asked, "What is the relation between this and your new Cataclysmic ability?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao smiled and said, "Sir. There's actually a significant relation."

"Because my new Cataclysmic ability was inspired by the 'Puppet Ants.'"

She gazed thoughtfully, saying, "Actually.... Before meeting you, sir, I really didn't expect myself to get here one day, to become a Third Order Cataclysmic."

"A Third Order Cataclysmic... That was the second top-tier force in the Eighth Sanctuary at the time."

"On top of that, my Cataclysm Path is really niche, so I don't have any plan for my 'Path of Catastrophe.'

"Because.... I don't know how this 'Life-Insect Bird' path should be upgraded or move forward."

Go control larger flying birds? Or control more mosquitoes?"

At this point, Guan Xiao's expression grew heavy, "Moreover, compared to humans, their lives are too short. I almost need to replace my helpers every so often."

"This made me incredibly pessimistic about my future path and is the reason why my 'Cataclysm Path' progresses so slowly."

After sharing her past, Guan Xiao paused, then diverted her speech, saying, "However, this time, after witnessing the 'Puppet Insect,' I suddenly seemed to have found my path."

Her eyes began to shine brightly, growing increasingly confident as she said, "I suddenly realized.... I shouldn't cling to individual beings. The advantage of insect birds is their large number, appearing in swarms!"

"Given this, why can't I, like the 'Puppet Ants,' control entire swarms by connecting points?"

"Moreover.... Since ordinary insect birds have a short lifespan, why don't I control insect-type Catastrophe beings?!"

At this point, Guan Xiao's face grew increasingly vibrant. She said, "Once this idea was born, I couldn't quite repress it."