This was a rare condition. However, in the case of the high-Energy Level professional Isabella Wu, her immense power blurred the lines, making it unclear whether it was an ability or a malady.

From Isabella Wu's memories, Chen Gu found many instances where she had reaped great benefits after consuming strange and unusual things.

But there were also times when, after eating something she shouldn't have, she was so unwell that she couldn't move for days.

At this moment, under the influence of memory embodiment, Chen Gu was surprised to discover that this special "condition" had undergone a further "evolution" within him.

He could accurately and clearly locate the most "delicious" part of this massive insect corpse.

Beneath one section of its carapace, hidden among several organs, was a piece of insect meat roughly the size of half a cow.

Chen Gu shuddered. Why is this happening?

Could it be... a combination of the [Radiation Field] ability and [Pica]?

What Chen Gu was experiencing was unprecedented in the history of professionals; there was no past experience to draw upon.

This was because no one had ever held multiple professions before, nor had there ever been a case where an individual's various unique professional abilities merged.

As Chen Gu analyzed his own professions and abilities, he seemed to continuously hear a voice whispering seductively in his ear, That must be an exquisite delicacy!

Look at that fine piece of meat! Even from this distance, you can almost feel its tenderness and succulence. To not eat it would be a great regret in life!

Pan-fried, stir-fried, boiled, deep-fried, cold-tossed, or eaten raw—every method is utterly divine!

What are you still hesitating for, you fool?

Suddenly, Chen Gu shrugged. "Yes, what am I hesitating for? I haven't eaten in a long time. It's not that I can't resist this temptation; it's just that I genuinely need to replenish my energy."

As he spoke, he casually drew the [Riverwash Sword] and walked toward the insect corpse. At first, he was composed, his pace unhurried. Then, his salivary glands seemed to savagely seize control of his legs. Great Actor Chen transformed into an afterimage and pounced onto the insect corpse. His [Riverwash Sword] moved with incredible speed. In little more than ten seconds, he had carved open the massive insect corpse and sliced out that piece of meat.

Even through his face mask, Chen Gu felt as if he could smell the enticing aroma of the insect meat!

A wail of despair echoed in his heart: It's over. I've developed another strange habit.

But the question is, why did every professional in *The Past of Four Hundred* have their own 'quirk'?

Or perhaps, this is the 'nature' of the powerful?

Chen Gu, cradling the insect meat, began to "cook."

Keep in mind, there were no cooking utensils available here. Yet, drawing upon Isabella Wu's supreme obsession with 'gourmet food,' Chen Gu managed to rig up the means for 'pan-frying, stir-frying, boiling, and deep-frying'!

He split insect wings to use as firewood, chiseled a flat stone into a makeshift pan, and rendered oil from the insect's brain...

Chen Gu was also deeply affected, finding himself unable to exercise "self-control."

On such a desolate planet, a gourmet meal had unexpectedly materialized.

As Chen Gu cooked, he inwardly scoffed at himself: What am I doing? Dangerous insects could appear at any moment. I should be finding my people as quickly as possible, not playing chef here.

But after the first bite of the delectable food, Chen Gu was utterly ensnared.

Indeed, as the saying goes, food is the most important thing.

Chen Gu devoured the entire piece of insect meat, roughly the size of half a cow, yet he still felt somewhat unsatiated.

However, when he looked at the rest of the insect carcass, an expression of disgust crossed his face. He would rather remain slightly hungry than eat that 'garbage food.'

A moment later, Chen Gu felt a wave of drowsiness. He pondered for a bit, then staggered over to the insect carcass, found a crevice in its carapace to hide in, and fell into a deep sleep.

At this point, Isabella Wu's memories receded. Chen Gu's heart lurched; he had a nagging feeling that this sudden drowsiness was related to the insect meat he had consumed. The sleepiness was overwhelming. He cursed inwardly, That reclusive freak has really done me in! Could the insect meat be poisonous? And in such a dangerous place...

Then his eyelids grew heavy, and he drifted off to sleep.

「...」

The vast wasteland was deathly silent. Suddenly, an insect emerged from between the rocks. It swiveled its head, looking around, and soon, a dozen more insects appeared behind it.

CHITTER. CHITTER. CHITTER. A dense chorus of sounds arose as the Ghost Claw Bugs poured out like a black tide.

Within the massive swarm were powerful Blazing Mammoth Bugs, Giant Armor Bugs, and large Ghost Claw Bugs. In the sky, swarms of Vicious Mosquito Bugs flew reconnaissance, keeping watch.

Further away, several insects, even larger than the Blazing Mammoth Bugs, were roaring, seemingly driving the entire swarm to accelerate.

Those insects, larger than the large Ghost Claw Bugs, were the most powerful Giant Ghost Claw Bugs in the entire swarm.

According to the latest military intelligence, a new variant had emerged among them. It possessed far greater intelligence than its peers and was evolving towards the role of a 'battlefield commander.'

The Alien Insect Race had long recognized the disadvantage of lacking battlefield commanders. However, the Insect Queen was very cautious on this point, as a highly intelligent Insect Race commander might break free from her control and seize command of the insect army.

This swarm numbered at least tens of thousands and was undeniably a formidable force.

But as they advanced, a missile suddenly streaked from an unknown location and detonated in the center of the swarm with a deafening BOOM. The ferocious power swept through, instantly tearing the vast majority of the Insect Race to shreds!

If Chen Gu had been there, he would have recognized this familiar power: a nuclear explosion!

On planets like this, nuclear weapons could be used without restraint.

A single low-yield nuclear warhead inflicted devastating losses on the Insect Race. Then, waves of Mecha and maglev combat vehicles charged out, their furious firepower mowing down the remaining insects.

The entire battle was brief, lasting only half an hour. The powerful human battalions had completely steamrolled the Insect Race. They reformed their ranks and continued their advance, not sparing a single glance for the insect corpses littering the ground.

At the head of the entire column was a colossal war machine, one hundred fifty meters long, forty-five meters wide, and fifty meters high!

At its apex was a 600mm caliber main energy cannon, mounted in a triple-barreled turret.

On each of the war machine's four corners, there was also a secondary turret, likewise triple-barreled, with a caliber of 300mm.

Additionally, various other weapon systems were arrayed across its frame. The nuclear missile that had initiated the battle was launched from a unit at the vehicle's rear.

Among humans, this enormous war machine had a very descriptive designation: Land Cruiser!

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