Godslayer: Agent of the Gods, the Stabilizing Force at the Start

"Is everyone alright?" Su Ming asked, his voice a little hoarse, but his eyes still showed concern.

The team members shook their heads, indicating that they were just a little tired and nothing serious.

"We need to get out of here quickly and find a safe place to rest and recover our strength," Su Ming said. He struggled to his feet, still gripping the Ruyi Jingu Bang tightly in his hand, and vigilantly observed his surroundings to prevent any further dangers.

Despite their exhaustion, the team members stood up and followed Su Ming, slowly leaving the bloody and dangerous battlefield...

Su Ming and his team dragged their weary bodies toward the hotel. Their clothes were covered in dust and blood, and every face was etched with exhaustion, but their eyes revealed a hint of relief after completing their mission.

As soon as they stepped into the hotel, a suppressed sob reached their ears. The usually kind and amiable old man was sitting in a corner, his face buried in his hands, his body trembling uncontrollably, uttering heart-wrenching cries.

Su Ming's heart tightened, and he quickly stepped forward, asking softly, "Sir, what happened? Please don't worry, tell me slowly."

The old man raised his tear-streaked face and choked out, "Heroes, please save my granddaughter Tingting! This morning, I was only away from her for a moment, and those horrible ants rushed into the house and snatched Tingting away! I'm just an old man, there's nothing I can do..." As he spoke, the old man couldn't help but cry again.

The team members' faces showed a mixture of anger and sympathy. Hongying stepped forward, gently patted the old man's shoulder, and comforted him, "Grandpa, don't worry, we will definitely find a way to save Tingting."

Just then, the hotel door was flung open, and a man dressed in a Night's Watch uniform rushed in. He was pale, his eyes revealing anxiety and exhaustion, and his clothes were somewhat torn, clearly indicating that he had just been through a fierce battle.

"You must be Captain Su Ming's team?" the man asked eagerly.

Su Ming nodded: "I am Su Ming, and you are?"

The man hurriedly said, "I am Li Deyang, the night watchman stationed here. After I learned that Tingting had been captured by ants, I immediately went to the ant nest, but those ants were too powerful. I was outnumbered and not only failed to save Tingting, but I was also injured..." As he spoke, he revealed a deep wound on his arm, from which blood was still seeping out.

Su Ming frowned, his eyes revealing a determined look: "Li Deyang, don't be anxious. Now that we've encountered this, we will not stand idly by. First, bandage your wound, and then tell us in detail about the ant nest."

Li Deyang nodded and, with the help of others, quickly bandaged his wound. He then described in detail the location and internal structure of the ant nest, as well as the ants' attack methods and weaknesses.

“According to Li Deyang’s description, this rescue operation will be quite difficult,” Su Ming said after a moment of contemplation. “However, we cannot give up just because of the difficulties. Tingting is still waiting for us to rescue her, and we must act as soon as possible.”

The team members nodded in agreement, indicating their willingness to follow Su Ming's arrangements.

“Alright, let’s start preparing now,” Su Ming said. “Baili Pangpang, go and prepare some torches and flammable materials. We may need to use fire to deal with those ants. Cao Yuan, go and collect some sharp weapons and tools, just in case. An Qingyu, you and Li Deyang, work together to see if there are any ways to interfere with the ants’ movements. Hongying, come with me, let’s check the equipment carefully to make sure everything is in order.”

The team members accepted the order and went about their tasks.

Before long, everything was ready. Su Ming led his team, guided by Li Deyang, towards the ant nest.

The atmosphere was tense and oppressive throughout the journey. Everyone knew that this mission was fraught with danger, but no one flinched. They all shared a single belief: to rescue Tingting.

Finally, the ant nest came into view. It was a huge mound of earth, surrounded by countless tiny holes, with ants constantly going in and out.

"Everyone be careful, proceed according to plan," Su Ming said in a low voice.

The team members nodded and dispersed, heading towards the ant nest.

Baili Pangpang lit the torch in his hand and threw the prepared flammable material towards the ant nest. Instantly, flames roared up, engulfing some of the ants around the nest. The ants, scorched by the flames, let out painful screams and fled in all directions.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Su Ming led his team into the nest. They carefully avoided the ants attracted by the flames and advanced deeper into the nest.

The nest was dark and damp, filled with a pungent odor. The walls were covered in slime, and the ground was extremely slippery, making it difficult to walk.

Suddenly, a swarm of ants rushed out of a nearby hole and pounced on the team members. Su Ming shouted, "Watch out!" and quickly brandished his weapon, repelling the first few ants.

The team members also unleashed their unique skills, engaging in a fierce battle with the ants. Cao Yuan's dagger gleamed coldly as he precisely stabbed at the ants' vital points; Hong Ying's long whip danced in the air, pulverizing any approaching ants; An Qingyu cleverly used her tools to disrupt the ants' movements, creating opportunities for the team members to attack.

With everyone working together, they gradually ventured deeper into the nest. Finally, in a corner, they found Tingting tied to a spider web.

"Tingting!" Su Ming called out.

Tingting looked up, her eyes filled with fear and despair. Seeing Su Ming and the others, a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes: "Uncle and Auntie, save me..."

Su Ming quickly stepped forward and carefully freed Tingting from the spider web. "Don't be afraid, Tingting, we'll take you home now."

Just then, a giant queen ant slowly crawled out from the depths of the nest. It was as tall as two people and exuded a powerful aura, clearly the leader of the ant colony.

"Oh no, it's the queen ant!" Li Deyang shouted.

Su Ming's eyes narrowed, and he handed Tingting to Hongying: "You two take Tingting out first, I'll deal with it!"

Having said that, Su Ming, weapon in hand, charged towards the queen ant...

In the old, rustic room, everyone sat together, their faces solemn. They had just experienced a thrilling battle, and the fatigue and tension still lingered on each of them. But at this moment, their eyes revealed a firm determination for the unknown journey ahead.