Reverse flow of the Yellow Springs

Chapter 121 Come out and face your death!

'Humans who don't know how to make choices, if they want to achieve victory in one fell swoop, they should play all their cards! That's greed and folly.'

Deep within the labyrinth, the insect lord mocked humanity's actions with unrestrained sarcasm.

Benlei's survival was indeed unexpected; he actually managed to bring the intelligence to a large human shelter alive.

But the swarm immediately incorporated it into their plan.

It became part of the insect lord's scheme to plot against humanity.

Given humanity's increasingly difficult situation, if they were to learn the location of the insect lord, they would surely launch a massive decapitation operation!

According to the insect lord's estimate, humanity would need to mobilize nearly 300,000 legions, all the tin cans, and more than 2,000 psionicists.

Only in this way can we have a chance of reaching the depths of the maze where it is located.

At the same time, this means that humanity will almost abandon the protective power of various shelters and concentrate all its efforts to attack!
With their numbers now reaching hundreds of millions, the insect swarm can engage in multi-front warfare without any pressure. While relying on their defensive lines to resist the large-scale human decapitation strikes, they launch high-intensity sieges on all human shelters that lack protection.

They might even take over more than half of the shelters before the main force even reaches the depths of the maze.

At that time, the swarm will acquire a massive amount of biomass, giving rise to more advanced insectoid races, which will then annihilate humanity in one fell swoop.

Of course, there are also risks associated with swarms of insects.

After all, the Zerg cannot understand human emotions.

The Zerg swarm couldn't comprehend how humans, who had been trembling ordinary people just moments before, could unleash such incredible willpower when protecting their loved ones and kin, wielding knives and forks to charge into battle against the swarm. Under certain circumstances, the human race's fighting spirit can be exceptionally strong.

If the human army advances at an extremely rapid pace, penetrating deep into the labyrinth at any cost, then the insect lord may also face danger.

But now, only a little over five hundred elite psionicists have been mobilized, without even sending more troops or canned goods for cover, and they have rushed directly into the underground labyrinth.

Clearly, the official authorities of the human megacity wanted to carry out a decapitation operation against the insect lord, but they also did not want to give up the protection of the various shelters.

They want it all, they're incredibly greedy!
A woman's kindness means she doesn't want to give up anything, so she ends up getting nothing!
The swarm's consciousness cannot comprehend human choices.

They couldn't understand why a mere five hundred human psionicists dared to charge into the maze.

Although psionicists are indeed very strong, this group of psionicists is the elite of the elite, which means that their team has extremely high movement speed and attack capabilities!
But they faced an almost endless swarm of insects.

Ultimately, their spiritual energy will be depleted, just like that Black Emperor Dragon.

Faced with sheer numbers, even a psychic supreme being would be worn down and killed!

They should have had a large human army and canned goods to cover them, reducing their consumption or giving them time to recover their psionic energy, instead of the psionicists fighting alone.

Even the strongest sword will break from constant slashing. They have no plan to rest and recover their spiritual energy, and will be continuously exhausted and die from the constant battles.

Furthermore, the defensive capabilities of each shelter will be weakened due to the removal of elite troops, thus reducing the difficulty for the Zerg swarm to breach the shelters.

It would be better to abandon the shelter altogether and concentrate our forces to attack.

Although I don't understand, I don't need to understand!
Foolish humans are doomed!

The insect master let out a cruel laugh, and then it gave the order.

Command the swarm to begin attacking the various shelters!

It wanted to test whether humanity's sanctuary could hold on after losing these high-end combat forces.

It's fine if we can hold on.

In its calculations, it was impossible for five hundred human psionicists to even reach it.

When these five hundred men die in battle, humanity will no longer have the ability to organize decapitation strike teams. At the same time, the swarm of insects will devour the biomass of these elites, and their strength will increase once again!
Once it has devoured all the biomass within the calamity fog, it will ascend to a new level. It might even become a king in one fell swoop!
Confront the human psionic king who terrifies it, the Mad King!

Meanwhile, inside the fortifications of Shelter No. 25, Zhang Laifu was working hard to move the wounded.

This name might be unfamiliar to some, but he is the owner of the antique shop where Li Yelai works.

He also didn't have time to leave the giant city and was protected and placed in this shelter.

As the swarm attacked, the shelter's outer defenses crumbled, and many human warriors perished.

Civilians also had to take up arms, carry ammunition, and transport the wounded, doing their best to help the human warriors.

Looking at the bloody battlefield before him, Zhang Laifu felt a tightness in his chest and almost vomited.

Compared to this battlefield, the scavengers' bloody fight is really just a small-scale brawl.

He fought off his fear and pulled the trailer forward. He had to get to the front lines and bring the wounded back.

But then they saw a young processor being attacked by a large number of flying beetles. As the processor snapped his fingers, crimson flames ignited and completely engulfed the beetles.

But several beetles still broke through the flames, tearing at the young handler with their sharp mouthparts.

"Aaaaaah!" The handler angrily punched the flying beetle, shattering it, but blood was already flowing freely from his body.

He leaned weakly against the wall, struggling to control the flames and burn more of the insect swarm.

That person was none other than Xinghuo!

Upon seeing Zhang Laifu, Xinghuo immediately exclaimed in a hoarse voice, "Hurry, the area ahead has fallen!"

Zhang Laifu's body trembled, but he stepped forward, placed Xinghuo on his cart, and then frantically pulled it backward.

He couldn't bear to watch this young handler, who was about the same age as his grandson, die like that.

"You're so young, why don't you evacuate Jucheng first?" Zhang Laifu asked, struggling to pull the cart.

"I am a processor, how could I flee without a fight?" Starfire controlled the flames to burn the nearby swarm of insects and tried to respond.

The loss of blood gradually blurred his consciousness, but he still insisted, "For humanity, for the Great City, we will never lose!"

Seeing that Xinghuo's voice was getting softer and softer, Zhang Laifu could only speed up and rush towards the rear camp.

Suddenly, cheers erupted from the battlefield. The cheers grew louder and louder.

"Our elite forces have been deployed! They will slay the Insect Lord and save humanity!"

"They are the most elite and powerful team, invincible!"

"Hold on! Hope is just around the corner!"

"Kill all these insects!"

They will all kneel at our feet!

"Kill!"

Zhang Laifu subconsciously looked up and saw a patch of night appear in the distance.

No, that's not night; it's a group of psionicists wearing black armor or trench coats!

They were like an arrow, piercing directly into the swarm of insects!

Wherever they went, the insect swarms were shattered!

Even the giant war insects were no match for them, and were instantly torn apart and burned, their ashes scattered!
Humanity still has hope; humanity has not yet failed!

Zhang Laifu was also inspired by the morale, and his exhausted body generated boundless strength as he carried the unconscious Xinghuo back to the rear.

Similar scenes unfolded in various shelters, with elite troops almost traversing the terrifying insect swarm, greatly inspiring all the teams.

The human warriors fought desperately, and it seemed that hope was just around the corner!
The swarm's invasion suddenly encountered unprecedented resistance.

Li Yelai felt unprecedented pressure.

This pressure descends invisibly, especially whenever cheers and shouts erupt from the distant shelters.

He was one of the key figures in this operation and knew very well that if he made a mistake, it would be tantamount to burying humanity's hopes.

The terrifying pressure made him feel suffocated. He was ultimately terrified, afraid that he would fail to meet the expectations placed upon him by humanity.

But soon, the sensation from his palm brought him back to his senses.

It's a doll.

The doll is now dressed in a black bodysuit, over a black trench coat, and wearing a tactical helmet that covers its face. Not a single inch of skin or hair is exposed.

Seemingly sensing Li Yelai's emotions, she reached out and tightly grasped Li Yelai's hand.

The warmth of his body seeping through the gloves gave Li Ye a sense of comfort.

The billboard displayed the words: [Are you okay? (ω)(._.`)]
"It's nothing, I'm just a little nervous," Li Yelai said, forcing a smile.

[Don't worry, humanity will prevail! ()]
[No matter what happens, I will protect you! ψ(*｀ー)ψ]
Perhaps comforted by the doll, Li Yelai calmed down considerably. He replied firmly, "Yes, we are invincible!"

Li Yelai hasn't made a move yet. His teammates, who were clearing the way, wiped out the swarm of insects almost instantly.

They were all elite night scouts or seasoned processors, and their teamwork was excellent; the swarm of insects couldn't delay them even for a moment.

Soon, the team arrived at a pile of ruins, in which a huge pit appeared.

The pit is about 30 to 40 meters wide and high.

A large swarm of insects is emerging from the deep pit.

Without the slightest hesitation, the leader, Sword Madman, raised his hand, and in an instant, the metal remnants in the ruins appeared in mid-air and quickly reformed into sharp swords!
The next second, thousands of swords transformed into a metal storm, pressing down directly on the tunnel!

In an instant, the swarm of insects that had been pouring out of the pit was shredded. The metal storm continued unabated, sweeping directly into the depths of the pit, shredding countless insects!

"Quick! Light the lights!"

"Charge forward at top speed!"

"Proceed according to the planned route!"

At Jian Kuang's command, flares or other lighting abilities instantly illuminated the tunnel.

Subsequently, the vanguard team directly entered the deep pit.

Li Yelai gripped the large black umbrella tightly, while the handlers around him, carrying various forbidden items, followed closely behind into the deep pit.

The Maze Turning Point Project begins!
As the team entered the deep pit, the quantity and quality of the insect swarms they encountered increased rapidly.

At every turn, the human forces will encounter swarms of insects hundreds, or even thousands, of times their own size.

The elite Night Scouts, led by the leader, launched a series of attacks, instantly killing the advanced Zerg blocking their path.

The subsequent handlers quickly pierced through the swarm of insects. No lingering in battle!
Upon reaching a depth of 100 meters underground, one of the workers was injured and was immediately moved to the rear of the team. The team continued to drill through the insect swarm without stopping.

Turning a corner into a deep pit, we charged deeper into the pit.

Two hundred and fifty meters underground!
The quality of the swarm has improved again, with swarms of hunter bugs appearing in the swarm.

The advance of the team faced even greater obstacles, but the captains began to act. They pierced through the swarm of insects!
We've descended 350 meters underground!
The quality of the swarm has improved again, with a significant increase in the number of advanced Zerg species such as the Warbug and the Hunterbug.

Even Li Yelai, who was protected in the center of the team, had to raise his weapon.

The number of casualties among handlers has increased, but the speed of the teams has not slowed down much.

Continue advancing, penetrating 450 meters underground!

The first Imperial Army Insect appeared, leading dozens of War Insects!
Lord Sword Madman immediately intervened to suppress them, and several captains simultaneously struck, smashing the skulls of the Imperial Guard Insects with lightning speed. All the war insects were hunted down!
Deep within the labyrinth, they sensed that the human group's speed was beginning to slow down.

The insect master let out a cruel laugh. "Can't you hold on any longer?"
Don't forget, the deeper you go, the stronger the swarm's defenses become!
However, soon, when the human team reached a depth of about 570 meters on the ground, they suddenly stopped moving.

The insect master felt this was really boring. Is this all humanity is? Hahaha.

Meanwhile, in the deep pit more than 500 meters underground, the human forces quickly set up the battlefield.

One by one, flares or psionic flames were lit, turning the dim tunnels into daylight.

One by one, dangerous taboos were set up.

Li Yelai was protected in the very center of the group.

"Is everything ready?" Sword Maniac asked.

"Everything is ready!" an operator shouted, holding up a strange map.

"Ready!" Li Yelai reached out and pressed his cheek.

"Alright!" Sword Madman smiled. "We'll pay you a visit!"

The next moment, the Möbius strip went out of control, and the underground labyrinth space became chaotic.

At the same time, Li Yelai activated his Facebook account, and misfortune struck!

Meanwhile, the Zerg were contemplating the Mad King they would face next, as well as the malice emanating from the Void Realm!

As for the human decapitation squad, it didn't care about them at all. It stopped after only going 500 meters underground, even though it was more than 1,300 meters underground, with dozens of defense lines in between.

Compared to this, it exists in a certain realm of the mind.

Yes, perhaps without humans noticing or even realizing it, there is a faint, almost imperceptible force targeting the insect swarm within the virtual realm.

Observations of the insect swarm revealed that there exists a virtual realm that shelters humans who have fallen into despair.

The most direct example was when a captain-level powerhouse from the human government, on the verge of death, was blessed by a phantom power, unleashing unprecedented combat strength. He then slaughtered abyssal worms and numerous higher-level insectoids.

Its combat power was close to that of a seventh-level psychic. Although it eventually died from exhaustion, the blue flames that ignited did indeed make the Insect Lord somewhat concerned.

I don't know which busybody dared to stick their hand into the fog of disaster.

No. Actually, it can't be called meddling; it's more like trying to save oneself!

Thinking of this, the insect master couldn't help but let out a malicious laugh.

It is the natural enemy of all living things in the physical world!

The reason it came to Border City No. 3 was because of the Old Mad King. If it were to devour everything in the calamity fog, its strength would be infinitely close to that of a monarch.

However, the old Mad King's condition is special, and he cannot maintain his peak combat power continuously.

If all goes well, it could potentially kill the king!
If it consumes the Old Mad King, its swarm will become even stronger!

Even if the calamity mist it commands transforms into a forbidden zone of calamity, it will not hide within the forbidden zone like the kings of other forbidden zones.

Instead, it will immediately launch an attack on the physical world.

It will devour everything without limit, and reproduce and evolve without restraint, until the swarm consumes all living beings. Even other forbidden zones of calamity are its prey!

Given enough time and resources to grow, it will eventually devour everything.

The being in that illusory realm was naturally also on the menu. So, in that sense, He was indeed trying to save Himself. Hahahaha. But all of this was in vain!

Then, the insect master's laughter stopped abruptly.

Because it suddenly sensed something was wrong; the surrounding space had suddenly become chaotic. A large swarm of insects lost its command.

And it actually sensed the presence of humans?

For a moment, even the insect master thought he was hallucinating.

How is that possible? How could humans suddenly appear outside the flesh and blood barrier?
However, the next moment, a voice exploded from outside the flesh and blood barrier!

"Insect Lord, come out and face your death!"

(End of this chapter)