Chen Gu rolled his eyes, too lazy to say anything more to the stubborn old geezer.

"Let's get moving. The swarm should be here any minute," Ma Shuwen said from one side, while the little girl Lisa nodded repeatedly. Her blond hair, blue eyes, petite figure, and pale skin made her as adorable as a doll.

Gong Shuxu nodded, waved his hand to open a projected map, and pointed at a green marker. "Let's head to Base 11. It's the closest base with spare aircraft."

No one objected. They immediately set off on a long trek—Base 11 was a whopping 1,600 kilometers away!

Unseen by them, a large swarm had gathered near the Troop Nest Beetles. This swarm was different from previous ones. It featured a complete variety of insects, including a substantial number of Lethal Mosquito Bugs and Phantom Sky Devourer Bugs.

Once the swarm had fully assembled, they set off with a cacophony of chirps and buzzes, roaring mightily in their advance.

...

The scout squad moved at full speed. The sound of flapping wings grew from a distant murmur to a near roar, increasing in volume. Ma Shuwen glanced back: leading the charge were the fastest Lethal Mosquito Bugs. She simply called out, "Boles."

Her old partner stepped forward and gestured. "Leave it to me."

Boles stood behind the group and took a deep breath. Chen Gu saw a certain fluctuating force around them begin to coalesce into a faint orange glow, centering on Boles.

This energy was quite faint, yet its range was incredibly vast, eliciting reactions even thousands of meters high in the sky.

Chen Gu suddenly felt the pressure on his mask increase, making it emit a faint creaking sound.

Then Boles made a motion as if drawing a bow and shooting an arrow toward the Lethal Mosquito Bugs. The orange energy at his fingertips quickly formed a fluidly shaped long arrow.

WHIZ—

The special arrow shot out, swiftly hitting the swarm of Lethal Mosquito Bugs.

Following that, an explosive sound ripped through the air. The sky where the swarm of Lethal Mosquito Bugs flew trembled violently. Hundreds, even thousands, of the bugs were instantly shattered, their fragmented carcasses and torn wings scattering down like rain.

Chen Gu was taken aback, recalling a very rare profession. Airburst Grenadier?

Manipulating air pressure allowed one to unleash terrifying destructive power. This profession was practically useless without atmospheric pressure, unless one reached a high Energy Level and could create their own. However, within an atmosphere, its attack power was shocking, and its methods diverse and unpredictable.

Boles nodded and looked again at the Lethal Mosquito Bugs.

The bugs, stunned by the first hit, flew around chaotically for a moment but eventually regrouped and charged back fiercely.

Boles didn't hold back, repeatedly "shooting arrows." Each shot created a severe air pressure difference within the Lethal Mosquito Bug swarm, causing heavy losses in a short period.

When they charged, there were tens of thousands of them. But after seven or eight minutes, only a few thousand remained, and they fled in disarray.

"Let's go," Gong Shuxu said indifferently. "As long as we don't get entangled by the flying bugs, they'll never catch us."

That was true. With the Professionals' speed, it was nearly impossible for ground-based insects to catch them.

The swarms behind them seemed to realize this too, as no pursuers appeared for a long time. Even the Lethal Mosquito Bugs and Phantom Sky Devourer Bugs had vanished.

But a day later, a huge buzzing sound once again came from the sky behind them, revealing a vast, dark silhouette.

The Professionals were dumbfounded. Then, the buzzing intensified in the sky around them. It wasn't just from behind; it also appeared in front and on both flanks.

The bugs had actually circled around to their front and flanks, encircling them!

Swarms of Lethal Mosquito Bugs and Phantom Sky Devourer Bugs appeared.

Clutched in their claws were Giant Ghost Claw Bugs, Armor Bugs, Blazing Mammoth Bugs, and more.

Chen Gu also saw a new species emerge among these bugs. This insect resembled a pangolin and was about the same size as a Blazing Mammoth Bug. However, it had six biological spray cavities on its body, similar to an egg-launcher bug's organ chambers, suggesting it was far more powerful than an egg-launcher bug.

"Giant Cannon Beetles!" Ma Shuwen gritted her teeth. "The bugs are really going all out this time." She couldn't help but look at Chen Gu. "Is this because of you?"

Chen Gu was also puzzled.

Initially, when the bugs attacked, everyone thought it was because of that special Troop Nest Beetle. But now, that Troop Nest Beetle had been completely destroyed in the aircraft crash.

Why, then, were the bugs still pursuing them so relentlessly?

Chen Gu didn't think so highly of himself as to believe there was something special about him that made the bugs harbor such a relentless vendetta.

But the current situation was indeed baffling.

"Could it be because I destroyed two of their nests that the bugs are coming for revenge?" Chen Gu muttered to himself. This caused Ma Shuwen and the others to look at him sideways. "You destroyed two nests?"

Realizing he had let something slip, Chen Gu didn't deny it. "Surely the bugs aren't that irrational, right?"

The bugs and the human army were currently locked in fierce combat. Various forces should be deployed to the main battlefield, not chasing him for revenge.

"Release me." Chen Gu gestured to Gong Shuxu. Although still reluctant, Gong Shuxu saw that the Lethal Mosquito Bugs and Phantom Sky Devourer Bugs had already released the larger ground-based insects. Air and ground units then coordinated to pounce on the squad.

Gong Shuxu had no choice but to undo Chen Gu's safety shackles.

Chen Gu flexed his limbs, drew his Riverwash Sword, and stepped forward to face a group of charging Giant Ghost Claw Bugs.

KILL—

It was unclear who yelled first, but the Professionals cunningly followed Chen Gu, using him as the spearhead to charge into one side of the bug swarm.

If this kid can annihilate two nests, he's certainly strong enough to lead the charge!

Gong Shuxu, hands clasped behind his back like a grandmaster, leisurely followed the group. Chen Gu had already plunged into the swarm. A twenty-meter-long crimson sword flame instantly flared, shredding bugs.

The Professionals behind him indeed felt less pressure. They defended the flanks and took care of any stragglers.

Besides, with Gong Shuxu, a powerhouse, at the rear, there was always someone to cover them.

However, no one noticed Gong Shuxu's expression change slightly the moment he engaged the swarm. He immediately shouted, "Everyone be careful! These bugs are different. They seem to have been specially altered and have greatly increased resistance to my skills."

The Professionals were taken aback. They knew bugs evolved quickly, but they had never encountered an evolution specifically targeting a single Professional before.

A single thought emerged in everyone's mind: This time, the bugs are truly sparing no expense. They're determined to kill us all.

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