Lin Chen observed his surroundings. Although the Insect Race had surrounded them, they did not attack.
Clearly, something was restraining them.
Considering their characteristics, Lin Chen easily came to a conclusion:
Liu Gu had previously told him that this place was akin to the Beast Taming Space of the Insect King, given how long it’s been here.
So, the control here was in the hands of the Insect King.
Recalling the unicorn’s failed positioning problem, Lin Chen immediately understood.
Was it the Insect King who brought them here?
Thinking of this, Lin Chen’s expression was quite unpleasant....
It was supposed to be safe, yet entering the Spirit Academy twice he encountered such incidents?
Could it be that he had some sort of danger-attracting constitution?
Lin Chen had Xiaobai lower its attack stance, raised his hand, and said, "I am Lin Chen, a student of the Spirit Academy, tasked with a mission to clean up here, without any intention to offend the territory of the Insect King..."
However, there was no response.
Just as Lin Chen was about to speak again, a much larger-than-usual insect approached.
"Huh?" Lin Chen didn’t understand until the insect pointed in a direction, then he realized it was indicating for them to follow.
Lin Chen was apprehensive. Being surrounded now, he had no choice but to go.
This insect shouldn’t be the Insect King, but rather a Grand Commander or something; it led Lin Chen and his group into a canyon, where the environment was deep and filled with vegetation, but they could see many Insect Race Grand Commanders standing guard.
After walking for a while, Lin Chen saw a big creature which made him gape in astonishment.
The Earth Beetle is very small, about the size of a human thumb.
The Insect Race Grand Commander’s size is about the size of a mineral water bottle.
But the giant Earth Beetle before him was larger than two elephants combined.
Lin Chen was rendered speechless in shock...
How many years of transformation did it take for such a monster to evolve?
The Grand Commander pointed at the Insect King.
Lin Chen clasped his hands in respect again and said, "I am Lin Chen, a student of the Spirit Academy, tasked with a mission to clean up here, without any intention to offend the territory of the Insect King..."
Before he could finish speaking, an old and weak voice entered Lin Chen’s mind.
"It was I who summoned you."
This was human language, but conveyed through spiritual communication.
This was not surprising, as the Insect King’s greatest skill was controlling insects through spiritual power. Although it wasn’t adept at spiritual power attacks, communication was an easy task.
Lin Chen looked up to see the Insect King opening its eyes.
Its pupils were crimson and feeble, and it appeared to be on the verge of death.
Lin Chen realized....
"Again, another incident?"
Daoist Zhang almost jumped out of his chair.
This news was not brought by others but personally informed by Zhu Tong.
Daoist Zhang was anxious and said, "Dean, you must see clearly, it’s not my own lack of business ability, but...."
"Never mind, I’ll handle it first then."
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So many students going in there, if they were to be wiped out, it would be difficult to explain both internally and externally.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Tong stopped him, saying, "No worries, the Tree Ancestor is watching, and it will act at critical moments."
"Tr...Tree Ancestor?"
Upon hearing this name, Daoist Zhang swallowed nervously.
This Tree Ancestor was the master of the War Chessboard, always overseeing the academy, but it rarely showed itself. Even as long as Daoist Zhang had been here, he seldom heard about its deeds.
"Dean, is something going to happen in our academy?" Daoist Zhang asked fearfully.
The Tree Ancestor acting meant doom was impending?
"This isn’t something for you to worry about, just watch and wait." Zhu Tong said, "I came here just to remind you not to intervene."
"Under...understood."
Daoist Zhang wiped his brow, forcefully suppressing his curiosity.