https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-358-Black-Hole-Leap-Strike-System/12850821/
https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-360-Newbie-Brain-Worm-Online-for-a-Beating/12850826/
Chapter 359: Hive Mind and Dark Energy Decryption
Chapter 359: Hive Mind and Dark Energy Decryption
The sudden long-range attack by the plague caused considerable chaos on the Hive Planet, even affecting the insectoids fighting on the front lines against the sprites.
Qin Muye watched as his points increased, feeling elated. The unexpected move had turned a probing attack into a successful ambush.
From the various responses of the Hive Planet, it seemed they had initially underestimated the ambush.
As for not reacting in time? That was simply impossible. Ignoring everything else, the insectoid commanders were at least 8th Rank. At this level of strength, even Qin Muye, who had focused on knowledge, had an extremely high reaction speed. Even the command-type sprite heroes under his command had this capability.
Information was also extracted from some of the insectoid captives who were captured alive, confirming that the insectoid commanders were indeed powerful.
Unfortunately, the time was too short, and these lower-ranking insectoids seemed to know very little, so the intelligence gathered on the insectoids was still limited.
After a brief adjustment, the insectoids immediately reinforced their forces, seemingly out of frustration. Their strength gradually increased from 5th Rank to 6th Rank, with occasional 7th Rank insectoids mixed in.
Moreover, they began to attack on multiple fronts, trying to open more gaps.
Their strategy was simple, and Qin Muye could see it clearly: they wanted to stretch out the battle and wear him down, given their numerical advantage.
Qin Muye narrowed his eyes. He had no choice, as he was not a professional. While he could learn and study, commanding a campaign and possessing strategic vision were beyond his capabilities.
However, just because he couldn't do it didn't mean the professional sprite heroes under his command couldn't. Soon, a department of the Endless Abyss was mobilized.
White Dove was recalled and used the hyperspace transmission channel for targeted strikes and guerrilla attacks, directly disrupting the Hive Planet's excavation equipment.
"Wasn't the hyperspace transmission channel supposed to be unusable?" Qin Muye asked, puzzled.
He had tried it before, but the spatial coordinates couldn't be accurately located, as if they were being blocked. Now, how could it be used?
"The command center suspects that the spatial coordinates were blurred due to the world's protection mechanisms. It's also possible that the rules of Lord Era itself caused this. As lords, we are within the server and cannot reach the surface of the server, which is the world barrier, without the appropriate measures."
"Now that the world barrier has been breached by the insectoids, some of the rules have changed. This was just a spontaneous idea by the command center, and it turned out to be successful," Black Hand explained.
Qin Muye didn't pay much attention to the command center. The people there were analyzing the battlefield, insectoids, and other aspects comprehensively, forming a think tank. He had never interfered with their work.
At most, he occasionally offered suggestions, such as probing attacks, which were calculated and approved by the command room. Otherwise, the sprites would have given him feedback.
"White Dove's mobility is impressive, but it's like dancing on the edge of a blade. If an 8th Rank insectoid shows up, it might have to come back for a resurrection," Qin Muye said, somewhat worried.
"Rest assured, my lord. Hercules and others are already prepared. If the enemy dares to send an 8th Rank insectoid to intercept, ten 8th Rank Titans will bring back the insectoid's body as a specimen," Black Hand said.
The think tank had everything planned out. If the enemy dared to intercept, they would counter-attack.
Moreover, the Endless Abyss had more than just White Dove among the cavalry-type sprite heroes. White Dove had the most experience, but they could rotate for guerrilla warfare. If they encountered an interception, the hyperspace transmission channel could quickly pull them back.
As long as they could force the Hive Planet into a close-quarters battle, it was uncertain who would wear out first. Once Qin Muye had enough insectoid captives, he could extract their genetic sequences and create specialized weapons against the insectoids, such as viruses, biological diseases, and biochemical weapons.
These were not major issues.
Just like when they targeted the Terminators, it was straightforward. However, the insectoids were not Terminators. The Terminators were puppets that Skynet could modify, but the insectoids were the result of thousands of years of evolution. They could not change their genetic sequences. Once they were hit, it would likely be a total annihilation.
Afterwards, Qin Muye might even be able to bring the Hive Planet under his control.
However, Qin Muye was also in danger because the crises posed by the High-Dimensional Demons and the Endless Cycle had not yet erupted. He didn't know when they would happen, but he knew the devastating aftermath.
What he feared the most was the Endless Cycle. He had once seen the brilliant colors of it, where everything returned to chaos, and the remaining three crises were completely powerless, dying along with everything else.
"These are just low-level insectoids. It seems the high-level insectoids in the Hive Planet still look down on us and are only increasing their troops rather than taking personal action."
"However, even though they are low-level, their genes are highly encrypted. Truly a race specialized in evolution."
Qin Muye dissected the insectoids and quickly discovered their level of self-secrecy.
"Then there's Dark Energy." Qin Muye couldn't help but think of the Zerg from StarCraft. He just hoped that this wouldn't involve other settings like Skynet.
Otherwise, Qin Muye would be in the dark.
"Derived from the mind, it's a form of mental energy, somewhat similar to the Divine Sense of the Warlocks, but the Warlocks are more pure, purely mental energy rather than the mind."
"I see. As low-level insectoids, they possess Dark Energy but cannot use it, mainly for control and protection."
Qin Muye could clearly feel the rigidity of Dark Energy.
"The Hive Mind, even though I isolated it, there are still remnants."
"This is a vulnerability."
"It seems the insectoids that came here are not very capable, forming a Hive Mind network that is too rudimentary, not even as good as the Insect Overlord."
This was only in terms of utilization. The Hive Mind of the insectoids was much stronger than that of the Insect Overlord, but the utilization rate was likely lower due to the large number of insectoids being controlled, causing it to be too dispersed. Even though they controlled low-level insectoids, they were still insectoids, unlike the Insect Overlord, who controlled only mutated insects.
Moreover, the Insect Overlord had combined the local Warlock system and some technology from the Emperor of Mechanized Magic, which is why its utilization rate was so high.
Low in strength but high in micro-management, which is why Qin Muye had this thought.
After all, after seeing high-level micro-management, this rough operation was naturally a bit hard to adapt to.
"Hiss~ Wait, if that's the case, the Great Dark Dynasty will likely be in chaos," Qin Muye suddenly realized.
Although the insectoids call this ability Dark Energy, Qin Muye knew it was definitely not the same as in StarCraft but a more powerful system. From the data he analyzed, it was good at control, which means it could easily influence people.
His sprites had the Demon Net for protection. Unless the opponent could shake the entire Endless Abyss, they were invulnerable in terms of the mind and soul.
The evil spirits in the Spirit Realm were born from various emotions, essentially a group of lunatics, so they were not greatly affected.
So, the only ones who would truly hinder them were the group of Warlocks in the Great Dark Dynasty.
It would be quite easy to tempt these Warlocks with benefits. Loyalty and patriotism? Ha, he was overestimating them. They probably wished for the death of the Divine Dark Emperor to replace him with someone they could control. Unfortunately, neither the noble families nor the schools had a Warlock who could outlast the Divine Dark Emperor; instead, many had been outlasted by him.
"Whatever, let them be in chaos or not. If they dare to cause trouble, I'll kill them. But I can also use this to my advantage," Qin Muye didn't care if the Great Dark Dynasty was in chaos. He was now thinking about how to deal with the Hive Planet.
A high-level insectoid controlled all the insectoids through the Hive Mind. Qin Muye pondered whether using the Hive Mind as a breakthrough could cause chaos in the entire Hive Planet, such as a clan uprising.
The Hive Planet had many insectoid factions, each forming its own power base, or clan.
Even under the control of the high-level insectoid, they still had their own interests. If the Hive Mind were gone, would there be a situation of the lower ranks overthrowing the higher ones?
Even if not, temporarily blocking the Hive Mind would be enough to cause changes among these clans.
The insectoid clans were not solely dedicated to the insectoids; otherwise, there wouldn't be such special factions.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
