PNB Chapter 107 Ant King
Chapter 107 Ant King
Chapter 107 The Ant King
After Yin Feng and Situ Mingyue withdrew from the battle, the remaining four were also too preoccupied to speak, focusing solely on their fierce battle against the blood-patterned ants.
For a moment, the only sounds in the arena were the wind whistling from fists and weapons, and the chilling rustling of blood-striped ants crawling around.
After a short while, Xiao Chong saw that the situation was becoming increasingly dangerous and began to have second thoughts.
The safest course of action now is for all four of them to evacuate together. With their martial arts skills and while they still have the strength, these blood-patterned ants wouldn't be able to stop them from leaving this place.
But thinking back to his high spirits before setting off, and then to the ten percent of spirit stones that he had been offered as a reward for the rescue, Xiao Chong was still unwilling to give up.
I came here to make money, but now I've worked for nothing. I saved someone but haven't received the reward I deserve. What's going on? Am I the kind of person who only knows how to help others and sees money as dirt, just a fame-seeking opportunist?
Absolutely not! Helping others might be a thing of the sort for me, but treating money like dirt is something I would never do!
There must be another way! Xiao Chong racked his brains as he struggled against the blood-striped ants.
"Shh, shh..." The blood-patterned ants swarmed frantically toward the four of them, showing no consideration for Xiao Chong's hard work. Perhaps in their eyes, the four of them had already become a delicious meal delivered to their mouths.
Let's hold out against this attack first before making any further plans. If things really become unbearable, we'll have no choice but to retreat, even if it's painful.
Thinking of this, Xiao Chong shouted, "Brother Liu, Brother Jiannan, please come closer to me, lest we be picked off one by one by these blood-patterned ants!"
Upon hearing Xiao Chong's suggestion, Liu Yun and Situ Jiannan rushed forward, breaking through a bloody path to reach Xiao Chong's side, forming a pincer movement with him.
Now all three of them could focus on the blood-patterned ants in front of them, without having to worry about the danger from behind, and the pressure was immediately greatly reduced.
The suggestion worked very well! With the pressure relieved, Xiao Chong's spirits immediately lifted. However, while the suggestion was good, it seemed that Xu Kuo had been forgotten, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
Xu Kuo was fighting the ant swarm alone. Although his cultivation was much higher than the other three, after fighting for so long, he was starting to feel that he could not hold on any longer.
As the number of blood-striped ants in front of him increased, and his ears were filled with the chilling rustling sound of the ants crawling, Xu Kuo glanced at Xiao Chong amidst his busy work, feeling a mix of emotions, his heart sinking.
Is this an attempt to abandon me? How cruel! I merely expressed my dissatisfaction in a small way, why is this being treated like this? This is nothing short of retaliation!
Xu Kuo deeply regretted his inappropriate words and actions before the battle. But it was too late for regrets at this point. Xu Kuo could only try his best to draw upon every last bit of his Yuan energy to desperately withstand the frenzied attacks of the Blood-Patterned Ants.
"Pop!" A blood-striped ant exploded under Xu Kuo's fist, splattering dark blood all over his head and face. But he didn't bother to wipe it off, because another blood-striped ant crawled to his feet.
"Let's hold on for a while longer!" Xu Kuo stomped down hard, crushing the blood-striped ant into a meat patty.
Just as he was about to deliver another kick in anger, a gust of wind suddenly came from above. Xu Kuo hurriedly looked up and saw an even stronger blood-striped ant leaping in the air, about to pounce on his face.
Oh no, there's no time to dodge! If it bites me hard, my face will be bitten to pieces! Xu Kuo sighed inwardly, already prepared to accept his tragic fate.
Just then, a figure flashed past in the corner of my eye. Someone flew over and punched the blood-patterned ant in mid-air.
It's Chief Xiao, whom I both hate and love! Wasn't he already going to abandon me? Why would he come to my rescue? Could it be that I've misunderstood him, and that he actually has a noble heart?
At the brink of life and death, Xu Kuo's thoughts raced faster than lightning. He felt a surge of heat in his eyes, and his whole body was enveloped by a profound sense of happiness.
Xiao Chong had no idea that Xu Kuo would have so many thoughts running through his mind in that short moment. He only knew that Xu Kuo absolutely had to be saved.
Previously, he had ignored Xu Kuo merely to dampen his arrogance and make him easier to manage later. Now, however, was the perfect opportunity to win over people's hearts. Therefore, Xiao Chong's eyes were only on the blood-patterned ant that pounced on Xu Kuo.
"Woo!"
Xiao Chong's fist grazed Xu Kuo's forehead and struck hard at the Blood-Patterned Ant. However, due to the immense exertion of his stamina, the accuracy of the punch was slightly off, and it missed.
Xu Kuo only felt a dark shadow flash before his eyes, a fist grazed his nose, and a sharp pain shot through his nasal cavity; his nose was almost knocked crooked.
He's definitely going to be disfigured, but what does that matter compared to his life? Getting rescued is the most important thing!
Xu Kuo staggered from the blow, but ignoring the soreness, he immediately bowed and said, "Thank you for saving my life, leader. From now on, my life belongs to you. I will risk my life for you, no matter what!"
Inspired by Xiao Chong's noble character, Xu Kuo waited for Xiao Chong to come and help him after expressing his loyalty, but the scene he imagined did not happen.
Was it because he wasn't sincere enough? But those words he just said were truly from the bottom of his heart! Not receiving a response, Xu Kuo looked up in confusion and was immediately taken aback.
Xiao Chong stood before him in a bow stance, one arm raised high in the air. Following the arm, he saw the blood-striped ant with its huge mouth wide open, a pair of gleaming mandibles tightly gripping his skin, and two dark red streaks of blood slowly trickling down his skin.
Oh no! The leader was bitten by blood-striped ants while trying to save me! How touching!
Xu Kuo's heart warmed, and he asked in a trembling voice, "Chief Xiao, you...you're injured?"
"No!" Xiao Chong said calmly.
It's over, it's really over! Everyone says that the acid from blood-striped ants is most damaging to human nerves, but I never expected it to take effect so quickly! They're clearly bleeding, but the leader still insists he's not injured. Has he been delirious from the fever?
Xu Kuo's eyes were filled with tears, and he sobbed uncontrollably, "But...you've already bled..."
“That’s not my blood, it’s from its broken teeth,” Xiao Chong replied firmly.
"Huh?" Xu Kuo was so shocked that he stared in disbelief, his mouth agape as if he could swallow a blood-striped ant.
This is absolutely inhuman! I've already reached the Warrior Realm, but I still can't withstand the enormous jaws of the Blood-Veined Ants. As for breaking their teeth with my bare hands, that's even more beyond the point of discussion!
Xu Kuo really wanted to praise Xiao Chong, but besides "abnormal," he couldn't think of a more accurate word, so he had to give up.
After some thought, I could only sum it up in one sentence: "The leader's power is immeasurable, and his wealth is beyond compare!"
"Alright, enough with the flattery, let's get on with dealing with these blood-striped ants." Xiao Chong swung his arm and forcefully flung the blood-striped ant away.
"I am willing to follow your lead!" Xu Kuo declared his loyalty once again.
Having witnessed Xiao Chong's terrifying nature, he no longer dared to harbor any dissatisfaction and only wanted to integrate into the group led by Xiao Chong as soon as possible.
By this time, Yin Feng and Situ Mingyue had also rested for half a day and recovered much of their strength, so they returned to the battle. After this unexpected turn of events, the six of them finally united and continued to fight against the endless blood-patterned ants.
Before they knew it, the sun was already setting. After a day of all-out fighting, they were all so exhausted that they felt like they were about to vomit blood, but they gritted their teeth and persevered.
However, the Blood-Striped Ants' attacks showed no signs of slowing down; on the contrary, they became increasingly dense. Several times, they nearly broke through the six-person defensive perimeter.
Looks like the opening is going badly. This first deal is going to be a huge loss; not only will we not receive any payment, but we'll also have to spend the spirit stones we used to restore our stamina!
Under the attack of the blood-striped ants, Xiao Chong saw no chance of victory and prepared to call for the six men to retreat.
But just as he was about to speak, he suddenly realized something.
These blood-striped ants don't seem to fight individually, but rather operate with unified command and strict discipline. After one wave of ants attacks, whether successful or not, they retreat without lingering, and the gap they leave is immediately filled by another wave of blood-striped ants.
Could this group of blood-striped ants have a queen? Are they all under the queen's command? Xiao Chong began to search carefully.
Persistence pays off. After persisting for another half an incense stick's time, a new situation caught Xiao Chong's attention.
Far away from the six people, there was a place where the ant colony was significantly denser.
After a round of attacks, the blood-striped ants retreated from both sides in that direction, while a new batch of blood-striped ants slowly advanced from there.
If things are not normal, something strange must be going on! Xiao Chong strained his eyes to search the ant colony.
Found it! That creature, as big as a washbasin, that was vaguely hidden in the ant colony must be the ant king!
An indescribable excitement rose in his heart. Xiao Chong approached the five people and pointed to that spot, saying, "Everyone, give it your all and charge over there! There's a big guy over there, which is very likely the ant king. As long as we take down the ant king, these blood-striped ants will probably collapse without a fight!"
Now that we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, what are we waiting for? Let's charge in!
Everyone looked in the direction Xiao Chong pointed and saw that it was indeed as he said. They were immediately energized as if they had been injected with chicken blood.
"I'll clear the way!" Xu Kuo roared and charged ahead.
With Xu Kuo leading the way, the five people behind him moved much faster and soon approached the ant colony.
"There really is a big one!"
"It must be the king of the ant colony!"
"Kill it! We must kill it!"
Upon seeing that there was indeed a blood-striped ant larger than a face hidden among the ant colony, everyone exclaimed.
"Let me have a go at this ant demon!" Liu Yun shouted as he soared into the sky, his ghost-headed knife creating a gust of wind as he pounced down on the ant king.
"Clang!" The demon-headed blade struck the ant king's carapace hard, sending sparks flying before bouncing away.
"Hiss..." Seeing how powerful the blood-striped ant was, everyone gasped.
Things are far more complicated than they seem!