noveltune Chapter 414 -414-Simulated Cell, the Insect Army
Chapter 414 -414-Simulated Cell, the Insect Army
The overwhelming insect tide instantly filled the space around Caelan and Avril.
If Caelan and Avril had not released their shields in advance, those disgusting insects would have already crawled all over their bodies.
However, after these insects arrived at the core area, they did not act rashly. Instead, they all turned toward the Insect King’s cocoon and let out a sharp, ear-piercing chorus of insect cries.
It was as though they were waiting for the Insect King’s command.
Caelan narrowed his eyes.
He had never expected these bizarre insects to have evolved this level of intelligence.
Just then, the Insect King’s cocoon hanging among the spiderwebs in midair suddenly released a scalp-numbing rustling sound.
Immediately afterward, the densely packed insect swarm responded with the grinding sounds of their mouthparts.
When Avril saw this, her beautiful face turned deathly pale with fright. She unconsciously moved closer to Caelan and hugged his arm tightly.
Caelan: ??
Hey, you’re pressing against my arm!
"Human, what do you think these damned insects are communicating about?"
Hearing Avril’s question, Caelan fell silent for a moment. Then a strange expression appeared on his face.
"I can’t tell exactly what they’re talking about, but I’m pretty sure they’re not gossiping."
Avril rolled her eyes at Caelan in annoyance, then pouted and continued, "Did I need you to tell me that? I’m not blind! But seriously, do you think running away right now would be the right choice?"
"If..."
Just as Avril voiced her thought, a violent tremor suddenly came from within the tunnel!
Avril staggered and unconsciously leaned into Caelan’s arms.
She was just about to struggle free when she saw an enormous white worm at the entrance, writhing as it forced its way inside while shaking its huge mouthparts.
Its massive mouth was covered in layer upon layer of teeth, making it look hideous and terrifying.
"Damn it! What is that thing now?"
Avril was so frightened that her face nearly turned green.
Caelan, on the other hand, also frowned.
Facing this kind of disgusting insect, even he could not help wanting to make a move.
Avril, who was in his arms, subconsciously grabbed his arm.
"Human, you have to act now! These damned insects are clearly gathering toward us. If we can’t break through the encirclement, we’ll really be in danger!"
"Hurry up and tell me, do you have a way? If you can’t solve this, then we should run right now!"
Faced with Avril’s urging, Caelan remained calm.
His gaze swept over the Insect King’s cocoon in midair.
"Speaking of which, why do you think these insects haven’t attacked us immediately?"
Avril froze for a moment, then subconsciously said, "Could it be because the Insect King gave them an order? Or perhaps... the Insect King is making some kind of deployment?"
Caelan smiled faintly, then spread his hands openly.
"Don’t be so nervous. These insects currently can’t ’see’ our existence at all."
"They seem to have some kind of special perception toward mechanical bodies and puppet lifeforms. But the two of us are both normal living beings, so they can’t find us!"
Caelan was still very confident in his concealment skill.
However, as soon as he said this, Avril angrily interrupted him.
"Stop, stop, stop! Who told you I’m not a puppet lifeform?"
Caelan was slightly stunned. Then he used the [Eye of Insight] to carefully scan her from head to toe.
Hmm...
Purple gauze panties. Quite tasteful.
But...
"Avril, you’re not a puppet lifeform!"
Caelan made the most accurate judgment.
However, Avril, who was still in his arms, immediately bristled with anger.
"You’re talking nonsense! How could I possibly not be a puppet lifeform? I, as well as every living being in the Celestial Realm, was personally created by His Majesty the God of Puppets. How could I not be a puppet lifeform?"
As she spoke, she proudly pointed at her own nose.
However, Avril’s words caused Caelan’s expression to instantly turn serious.
"Are you certain? How do you know you were created by the God of Puppets?"
Although he appeared very calm on the surface, an enormous storm had already surged through his heart.
Avril, on the other hand, remained as proud as ever. She flapped her wings lightly and continued, "According to the headmaster’s description, all of us were created by His Majesty the God of Puppets. That is why we must be grateful to His Majesty the God of Puppets for granting us life."
So that was how it was...
Caelan narrowed his eyes as countless thoughts surged through his mind.
Avril and Alice were also one body with two souls.
"I think I may have realized something!"
Caelan looked at Avril, his gaze gradually becoming somewhat strange.
But after a moment, he shook his head again.
It was not enough.
Far from enough!
With only the clues he had obtained so far, it was impossible to make a reasonable judgment.
Avril, on the other hand, looked at him in confusion.
"Human, what are you talking about? Why don’t I understand anything you’re saying?"
Caelan shook his head. Then he gripped the longsword in his hand with one hand.
"Time is tight right now, and things are a little complicated. I can’t explain."
After saying this, he leapt up first and flew into the air.
At the same time, a blazing radiance erupted from the longsword in his hand!
[Infinite Lightblade]!
Almost at the same moment, scorching light instantly illuminated the entire cavern!
Large numbers of insects were burned into ash the instant they touched the light.
Although their armor was extremely powerful, the core temperature of [Infinite Lightblade] reached several hundred thousand degrees. They simply could not withstand it!
That being said, the defensive power of these bizarre insects was truly terrifying.
Although they were burned into ash, they also greatly consumed the energy of [Infinite Lightblade], to the point that the destructive power of the little suns Caelan released was reduced to less than one-tenth of its original strength.
Even so, for Caelan, this was more than enough!
He snapped his fingers with one hand and released a large number of [Simulated Cells].
From Avril’s perspective, countless sand-like particles were pouring from Caelan’s fingers onto the ground.
As the grains continued to fall, they actually began to assemble themselves rapidly like living things, forming different bodies.
And...
Weren’t those the bizarre insects inside the cavern?
In the blink of an eye, the open space beneath Caelan’s body, which had just been cleared by the little suns, was already occupied by an insect army formed from countless grains of sand.
Without the slightest warning, the two insect armies erupted into a fierce battle!
"Rustle, rustle, rustle!"
For a moment, the entire cavern was filled with piercing sounds!