Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1548 - 651: Guan Xiao’s Miraculous New Cataclysmic Ability

"So, I began to try to fine-tune my Cataclysm Path, continuously deducing my Cataclysm Path and the direction of the Cataclysmic abilities I wanted to obtain during cultivation and advancement."

"As a result, when I advanced to the Third Order, my Cataclysm Path actually changed, and I truly gained a Cataclysmic ability I desired."

Hearing Guan Xiao's words, Qiu Tu couldn't help but glance at Zhao Ji.

Qiu Tu still remembered that when Zhao Ji shared her knowledge with him before, she mentioned that the "Cataclysm Path" of catastrophe beings is not unchangeable.

The "Cataclysm Path" is formed by the spirit of the being and is related to the being's subconscious. It's the path they most desire to take, whether in the past or the present.

So, if a being experiences significant change, or matures from being naive, their Cataclysm Path could alter.

At that time, Qiu Tu found this phenomenon very interesting, and now he unexpectedly witnessed it in person.

Thinking about this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but ask, "So, what did your Cataclysm Path become?"

Guan Xiao's gaze was firm, "Life - Swarm."

Qiu Tu's look turned contemplative. Guan Xiao's path had become more refined, abandoning "Flying Birds" and shifting to "dedicated focus on" "Insects."

Moreover, as she mentioned earlier, she transformed from "individual (insect)" to "collective (swarm)."

This change brings gains and losses. But it surely enhances Guan Xiao's control over the insect group.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu speculated about Guan Xiao's new Catastrophe ability.

He said, "So.... your new Cataclysmic ability 'Infection' is actually.... used on an entire swarm to accelerate your control?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao smiled and nodded, then she said, "After changing the 'Cataclysm Path', my advancement path became incredibly clear."

"The stronger the individual swarm I control, the greater the number, and the stronger the overall power, then my power will grow stronger."

"Although this means I share honor and loss with the swarm, it will also allow my power to soar rapidly."

"And the ability 'Infection' is related to my path."

"When I come into contact with an insect, the 'Insect Queen' releases a special Cataclysmic Power 'Insect Plague' to infect that insect."

"The 'Insect Plague' will absorb that insect's Cataclysmic Power, spiritual power, and vitality, then generate and accumulate within it."

"And when that insect comes into contact with others of its kind, the 'Insect Plague' will spread to those insects, infecting them, and so forth."

"When more than 50% of a species in an insect group is infected, I will gain control over that insect group, and the 'Insect Queen' will also possess the ability to link and control those insects."

"Because this ability is so special, I named it 'Infection'."

Qiu Tu showed a thoughtful expression on his face.

Indeed, Guan Xiao's new ability is very interesting. Changing from controlling individual insects to directly controlling groups, usurping the control of a swarm.

This indeed brings a qualitative change to Guan Xiao's ability.

Not only will it multiply her "development efficiency," but it will significantly expand her information range.

After all, Qiu Tu did not forget that this ability is derived from the spiritual link of "Puppet Insects."

And as Guan Xiao just mentioned that the "Insect Queen" can link those insects, it indicates that the transmission method of this new ability's information will no longer be the previous many-to-one: multiple insects reporting to Guan Xiao; instead, it will be a large-scale network intelligence structure.

As long as there are swarms controlled by Guan Xiao at intervals, her informants can be spread throughout the entire world!

And with this thought, Qiu Tu couldn't help but think of the "Puppet Insect."

Guan Xiao gave up "Control Flying Birds" in exchange for "Insect Specialization." Moreover, she also mentioned controlling insect-type catastrophe beings before.

So....

Thinking about this, Qiu Tu suddenly understood why Guan Xiao was behaving so unusually and excitedly today.

He couldn't help but look at Guan Xiao, then asked, "So.... you used your new ability 'Infection' on the 'Puppet Insect'?"

Guan Xiao smiled brightly at these words.

She replied, "Yes. After advancing, I immediately went to the 'Disaster Zone' to control a few 'Puppet Insects', and then used 'Infection' on them."

"Now, the 'Insect Plague' is still in its dormant and replication phase, only controlling over thirty 'Puppet Insects'."

"As it spreads wider, and the 'Insect Plague' absorbs more Cataclysmic Power and infects more, it is bound to lead to a major outbreak."

"And as long as it surpasses half, I can seize the 'group control authority' from the 'Puppet Insect Mother Empress'."

"By then, tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of Puppet Insect armies, each with physical attributes and capabilities surpassing average humans."

Guan Xiao could hardly contain her happiness, "My power could possibly skyrocket."

"Fourth Order, Fifth Order, or even the Sixth Rank are not dreams."

Saying this, Guan Xiao paused, her eyes smiling,

"Especially considering that mysterious person, who keeps pouring resources into cultivating 'Puppet Insects' to disrupt the 'Northwestern Region.' It feels even more satisfying."

Hearing this, Qiu Tu also couldn't help but smile.

Indeed, as Guan Xiao said. That mysterious person cultivating "Puppet Insects" is clearly up to no good. Most likely targeting the 'Northwestern Sanctuary.'