Even after speaking, the hydralisks did not lower their guard.
The two elves were also extremely nervous, fearing that the creatures across from them might suddenly launch an attack.
After all, while zerglings were one thing, these tall, terrifying, snake like creatures were Tier 4 and possessed long range attack capabilities.
They had no idea how many were currently lurking in their sight, and they could even spot a significant number of insects being mobilized in the distance.
Fortunately...
Ten seconds later, as if receiving an order, the hydralisks parted to both sides, leaving a clear path.
A zergling ran over from a distance, let out a low growl at the two elves, and then turned around.
“Is it going to lead us there?” the younger sister asked in a whisper.
“Presumably. It seems the elder’s theory was correct; these beings can be reasoned with and may not be as cruel as their appearance suggests.”
The two elves naturally did not understand what the swarm’s will meant.
In truth, the actions of the entire Zerg race were under the Queen’s complete control.
As the two elves moved forward, their hearts grew increasingly shocked.
Everywhere they looked, there were zerglings and hydralisks.
It was as if these creatures had long been prepared for the elves, having stationed themselves here well in advance.
After walking for a distance, the zergling began to speed up. The elves also accelerated to keep up, leaping and bounding through the massive trees.
From their high vantage point, they could see that the swarm was generally moving in squads, their forms visible throughout the dense forest along the way.
In just three kilometers, they preliminary estimated there were over a thousand of them.
As they continued further, the numbers actually began to decrease.
The zergling led them to a nearby Tier 3 branch hive, where Xia Jin’s main body was already waiting.
When the two elves landed and saw a white haired girl standing motionless among the swarm, exuding an air of nobility, they were stunned.
They had expected an even more bizarre magic beast, not a human.
“Sister, is she the leader of these magic beasts?” the younger sister’s voice was filled with disbelief.
Vigaya took a deep breath.
Given the current situation, that was likely the case.
But the sight of such a stunningly beautiful girl standing next to a massive, grotesque hive—what was with this intense contrast?
When the two arrived before the zergling, Vigaya immediately spoke. “Respectful magic beast lord, we are envoys of the elven race, and we come with goodwill.”
“You killed two of my subordinates.”
Vigaya: “...”
Good heavens, she made things incredibly stressful right from the start.
“Our apologies. At the time, we thought they were invaders. After all, a large group of magic beasts suddenly appeared on our territory and began hunting extensively, which led me to believe they were enemies.”
“What is it you want?” Xia Jin asked again.
“We are deeply sorry for what happened previously. I have come to convey the will of the elders and the Elven Queen, hoping that both sides can coexist peacefully. The elven race has no intention of coming into conflict with the magic beast race.”
As she finished speaking, a light flashed from the ring on her finger, and a small wooden box appeared before her.
“This is a gift entrusted to me by the Elven Queen to give to you. We hope it will serve as a witness to peace between our two sides.”
Xia Jin saw the item inside the box.
It was a bottle of crystal clear blue spring water.
Spring of Life: drinking it can extend life and heal injuries.
This item was definitely extremely precious to humans, but for the swarm, which relied entirely on nutrient solution, it was essentially optional.
However, Xia Jin had no intention of opposing the elven race for the time being. After thinking for a moment, she lightly beckoned with her hand, and a nearby drone immediately stepped forward to take the box.
“I have seen your sincerity. I will no longer pursue the deaths of the two zerglings.”
“Thank you for your generosity.” Vigaya breathed a sigh of relief.
The two female elves departed.
They were still in the dark regarding the Zerg’s true strength.
At the very least, they could not see through that white haired girl who was even more beautiful than an elf, nor the Zerg Hive beside her.
“Sister, now that we’ve achieved peace with those magic beasts, can we focus all our energy on dealing with the creatures of the underground world?” the younger sister whispered at this point.
“Yes, I hope we can emerge victorious.”
...
Xia Jin, who had overheard the conversation through the nearby insects, rubbed her chin.
“The underground world?”
She pondered for a moment before ceasing to focus on the matter.
Just then, a message flashed through her mind.
【Total kills have reached 15,600. Energy distribution complete. The Queen’s tier has been increased to Tier 6.】
Energy surged forth.
Xia Jin looked at her arm, a slight smile appearing on her face.
“Leveling up really is fast.”
Essentially, she could become stronger just by waiting here.
She could only say it was truly wonderful to have the swarm accumulating experience for her.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but chuckle softly. She then shifted her attention toward the northeast of the City of Darkness.
Just now, in that area, a fierce battle had occurred between three thousand insects and a magic beast lord who raised four thousand giant rabbits.
Although the rabbits were numerous, their average strength was too low, only Tier 1 or 2, similar to wild grey wolves. Thus, the swarm had completely dominated the fight.
No tactics were needed at all; in less than an hour, the majority of the enemies had been annihilated.
The Rabbit King had met a tragic fate, being captured alive by the insects for genetic analysis.
Subsequently, the swarm continued to push eastward, carrying the corpses along with a hundred drones, devouring as they advanced.
After an entire day of expansion, the main force reached a location twelve kilometers east of the City of Darkness, where they placed a new branch hive.
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