Chapter 216: Probe, Counterattack! The Myriad Phenomena Realm Strikes

The intangible bodies became corporeal before the Soul Devouring Silk, only to be devoured by Soul Devouring Spiders, letting out blood-curdling wails.

Thunder Rocs beat their wings as they gave chase into the distance. On the ground, Rapid Insects roared, their snouts twitching as they pursued a foul stench.

This batch of Rapid Insects had been specially bred to hunt these Evil Demons!

Within the Insect Swarm, they were known as Hunters!

Their tracking organs, such as their sense of smell, had been specially enhanced. They could even break through common Illusion Techniques and concealment Arrays.

Inside the Leviathan, Qin Yu opened his eyes.

He sensed the residence suddenly light up, heard the hum of the outer Array, and saw the figures of the Insect Swarm receding into the distance. A sneer touched his lips.

‘So, after the assassination failed, they’ve resorted to these underhanded schemes.’

Qin Yu looked down, his gaze piercing through the earth to the abnormality in the groundwater, and to the dozen or so rotting corpses within it.

Qin Wenyuan had warned him about this beforehand.

Elder Qin Mohe had also set up purification Arrays at the various water sources.

‘How could a family with a thousand years of history not be aware of the methods used by these Evil Demon Sects?’

In truth, even if the Elders hadn’t warned him, Qin Yu wouldn’t have fallen for it.

Such tactics were meaningless against the Insect Swarm.

The moment he arrived in the County City, an Insect Nest began gestating deep underground. Afterward, the Mimic Fungal Mat organization started expanding, bringing the entire region under its control.

Using Fierce Ghosts and Puppets against the Insect Swarm was one thing, but to use Poisonous Insects and ‘biochemical’ methods… that was truly showing off one’s meager skills before an expert.

As the Dominator of the Insect Swarm, there were some methods he simply chose not to use!

The fragmented legacy of the Insect Swarm contained a type of Special Unit called the Infection Insect. Their individual strength was mediocre, but they were the most terrifying source of plagues.

Their bodies cultivated countless virulent pathogens that could be released via sprays or mists. They also possessed an Earth Escape ability.

All it would take is one!

Using certain highly contagious viruses or parasites, it could plunge a city of a million people into panic and despair.

The Insect Swarm’s fragmented memories contained some of this genetic information.

He was simply unwilling to expend the resources to research it.

The things were far too dangerous. If one were ever unleashed, the tricks of the Blood Demon Sect would look like mere child’s play.

‘They’re fast runners, but do they really think I can’t catch them?’

A cold glint flashed in Qin Yu’s eyes.

Passive defense was never the Insect Swarm’s style.

The Insect Swarm’s surveillance network wasn’t perfect. However, the moment these people used their abilities and caused fluctuations in the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, they instantly exposed their locations.

A huge flock of Thunder Rocs shrieked as they flew out, their combined Thunderous Assault illuminating the world.

“They’ve made their move?”

“Such… such terrifying power!”

“It’s just a probe, but it seems quite a few Old Demons showed up.”

“There are at least four at the Primordial Mansion Realm.”

“They couldn’t even get through the Qin Family’s main gate. Is the family’s foundation really this profound?”

“This is going to be a good show.”

From far away, countless eyes were watching.

The sudden raid quickly attracted many prying eyes. They watched as the White Bone Dao Soldiers were crushed to fragments and hundreds of Fierce Ghosts were obliterated by thunderbolts and Soul Devouring Spiders.

The Poisonous Insects were gobbled up like snacks by the Rapid Insects.

The Assassination List!

When the news spread, many factions had assumed Qin Yu would choose to lay low, using his talent to join a Major Sect or simply seeking shelter with the Demon Suppression Bureau.

They never imagined that Qin Yu would instead directly command the Insect Swarm to frantically hunt down the Evil Demon Sects, using them as resources and stepping stones for his own growth.

Retaliation was inevitable!

Everyone understood this.

The assassination attempt during the day and this raid tonight were only the beginning.

Furthermore, as Qin Yu revealed more of his talent and power, the retaliation would only grow more ferocious.

What they truly never expected was that Qin Yu could unleash such immense power, repelling a probing attack without the Mother of Ten Thousand Worms even making a move.

Within Yunlong County City, two figures rose from a residence, watching from a great distance.

“This Qin Family is rather interesting. No wonder they were able to obtain the fifth Five Poison Sect Inheritance Token.”

“What should we do? Approach them directly, or…?”

“No need to rush. The Blood Demon Sect suffered a huge loss; they won’t give up so easily. They may not dare to retaliate against the Demon Suppression Bureau, but you think they won’t dare to take revenge on the Qin Family? The Qin Family might not be able to hold onto that Five Poison Sect Inheritance Token!”

“True. Let’s wait a few more days. If he survives, we’ll invite him to open the Five Poison Sect Inheritance Grotto Heaven.”

. . .

Inside the Leviathan, Qin Yu’s consciousness was immersed in the Insect Swarm’s Mind Network. From a god’s-eye view, he could clearly perceive everything below.

This was not the perspective of the Thunder Rocs or the Four-winged Black Thorn Eagles.

Instead, it was a three-dimensional image formed by the linked reconnaissance systems of the Leviathan at the Qin Residence, as well as Leviathan Two and Leviathan Three, which were positioned high in the sky eight hundred li away.

The Leviathan was, in essence, the Insect Swarm’s Biological Battleship!

Aside from its ultra-long-range Main Cannon, it possessed another extremely powerful feature: its reconnaissance and scanning systems.

‘Without top-tier reconnaissance and scanning systems, how could it lock onto a target ten thousand li away?’

Even from eight hundred li away, the two Leviathans’ “Super-Compound Eyes” could still clearly see everything happening at the Qin Residence.

It could see each of the ‘Energy Sources’ attempting to flee.

Every cultivator at the Primordial Mansion Realm was a vessel of astonishing Energy.

‘Seven Primordial Mansion Realm cultivators?’

A vicious glint flashed in Qin Yu’s eyes. If he so wished, he could use the power of Leviathan Two and Three’s Main Cannons to instantly kill two of the fleeing Primordial Mansion Realm cultivators.