Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 508, Section 47. What else can Xiaoqiang do? Xiaoqiang is also desperate - Bonus Chapter [1010]

(Bonus chapter for "SaSaXD" brother [10/10])
Azjol Nerub, the home of the spider demons on the continent of Northrend, and the last branch of the ancient Aqir Empire.

Beneath the frozen grounds of Northrend, the undisturbed spider demons diligently spent ten thousand years building an underground dynasty spanning the continent. Though unknown to most, the territory of the spider demon dynasty far exceeded the imagination of mortals.

It is said that in every hidden place on the continent of Northrend, there is a spiderweb cave leading to the underground. If you have the courage to jump in and are lucky enough, you can reach the bustling underground city of the spider demons in the maze of those tough spider webs.

Even the spider demons might not necessarily harm you.

After all, their ancestors were priests of the Yaqi Empire, true "Brahmins of the Insectoid Swarm," civilized, polite, and with high moral standards. They might even treat you to good food and drink, and have their tribesmen gather to watch over you, this frail "two-legged flesh man."

There might even be a kind-hearted spider priest who "adopts" you and feeds you until one day you are used as a subject in some experiment.

Of course, that was in the past.

The spider demons are in a terrible state now.

Although the war of demonic invasion did not reach the distant and desolate continent of Northrend, the arrival of the Lich King certainly brought great misfortune to the spider demons.

They were invaded by the Scourge army without warning. The ferocious undead Vrykul and elite undead from all over the world, under the command of the Lich King and the Death Knights wielding the magic sword, had driven the Spider Demons to the brink of extinction in just six months.

After all, they are Brahmins of the insect swarm, so it's understandable that they are not good at fighting.

fighting?

Fighting is something only mud-legged Qiraji and Kshatriya mantises do!
When our Spider Demon ancestors established the Dark Empire with the ancient gods, they had already fought all the wars we would have to fight in several lifetimes! The Spider Demons only need to hide in their comfortable cities every day and sing praises to the gods.

When it comes to the priests taking up arms and going to the battlefield, then the Aqi Empire is truly beyond saving.

As it turns out, even the once incredibly warlike insect swarm loses its fighting power much faster than imagined after "corruption and degeneration." If it weren't for the spider demons having super combat units like the "Crypt Lords," they would probably have been wiped out by the undead long ago.

Just when the spider demons had finally managed to hold onto the capital cities of Ankahet and Ajjo Nerub by relying on the terrain, established a battlefield to deal with the undead Scourge, and gradually became familiar with the intensity of the battle, and were eager to launch a counterattack, a swarm of Shadow Chasers descended from the sky and ruthlessly cut off their rear.

Unlike the Scourge, which sought to exterminate the Spider Demons, the Shadow Swarm came to take them "home".

Sounds heartwarming, right?

But the Spider Demons and their Cave King, whose defensive power was "swallowed" by half within seven days, certainly don't think so. Perhaps in their eyes, the Shadow Chaser is a more ferocious opponent than the Undead Scourge.

The Lich King only wanted their lives, but the Shadowbugs craved much more.
"Report! Before I arrived, General Staghelm and the Shadow Hunters had already captured seventeen Crypt Lords and a large number of Spider Priests, and sent them all into the Hive to be handed over to the Gene Masters."

Beneath the shattered city gates, shrouded in spider silk by Ajjo Nerubna, Anveena reported loudly to her mentor:
"In last night's great battle, I personally commanded the swarm to besiege and break through the second gate of Ajjo Nerub and captured the fierce crypt warrior Anubrekan alive."

That was a true Zerg Swarm Warlord!

It has been sent to the Shadow Chaser Hive. The gene masters say that outstanding combat genes can be extracted from Anubrekan, bringing the Hive one step closer to the stage where it can autonomously hatch Ultralisks.

Our current battle is to capture Anub'arak, the most powerful Crypt Lord, who is the king of Ajjol-Nerub and the current commander of the Spider Demons.

Once it is captured alive, the Nerubian Spider Demon can be declared extinct.

Of course, they will be reborn in the nests of the Shadow Chaser swarm in an even more ferocious form. And there's more good news: the gene masters have dismantled the Spider Priest's advantageous genes, and the spellcasting elite insect sequence called 'Prophet' has been activated!
According to Abathur Alpha's prediction, once we take Ankahet, the 'City of Priests,' we will be able to unlock more powerful hero-level spellcasting units.

I named those powerful spellcasting insects 'Prophets'!

Anvina said excitedly:
"The spider demons' inherited powerful mental strength will become a new advantage for the swarm. Archbishop Saloras has also shared a series of mental mysteries, such as 'Mind Storm,' with the swarm."

Given enough time to cast spells, our spell-casting bugs can unleash a powerful mental storm that tears apart and destroys the souls of all adversaries!

Ah, the return of these guys' genes has completely made up for the Shadow Chaser swarm's lack of spellcasting power.

but"

Anvina glanced cautiously at Diakum's spiritual form and whispered:

"I hope that the Swarm Warlord Anubarak can be classified into the 'Savior Swarm' combat order. It's not that I'm taking the opportunity to benefit myself; it's just that there are only so many Crypt Lords of these Spider Demons."

We took a small portion, and the Lich King turned the other half into undead units.

This ethnic group is on the verge of extinction.

This means that if I don't obtain this 'limited-edition material,' my Zerg swarm will have a hard time quickly producing high-tier overlord units.

"Hmm, you seem to have some misunderstanding about the vitality of insects."

Dick glanced at Anvina, shook his head, and said:

“Anubarak cannot be given to you. Its potential, combat power, and leadership talent are very important to the Shadowbugs, especially when we are facing an urgent battle.”

But I can make a promise to you.

All the Crypt Lords captured by the Swarm after Anub'arak can be yours.

"But I have no use for those ordinary goods!"

Anvina couldn't help but complain:

"Even though they are all Lord Insects, the difference in combat power is too great. Anubarak can even hold his own against Storm Lord, but the other Crypt Lords cannot withstand a single blow from the Apocalypse Demon Blade."

Crypt Lords also rely heavily on talent.
To use your wonderful analogy, Anub'arak is the only SSR in the Azjol Nerubian banner; the other Crypt Lords are at most SR.

“This world is vast, Anvina. You must have eyes that can discover miracles and always keep hope for the future.”

Diakum said something in a subtle tone.

He then passed through the magnificent yet gloomy gate of the shattered underground kingdom, hovering above the spiderweb path, gazing at the enormous spider before him that was being besieged by a swarm of Shadow Chasers yet still fiercely resisting.

This thing is a "weapon of war" tamed by the spider demons.

It is said that when it was released, it was only the size of a wild beast, but after three days and three nights of fighting, it had rapidly grown to the size of a castle.

"Its name is 'Hadonox,' a strange burrowing spider."

Anvina whispered:

"The gene masters are very interested in its 'rapid growth' gene and demand that we capture it alive, otherwise Stormbreaker would have executed it long ago. By the way, are you going to watch Anub'arak's defeat from here?"

This is the end of a king's life, and I feel there should be a dignified bystander to record it all.

“I don’t have that much time. There’s a huge nightmare land in the Northern Frontier waiting for me to deal with. Besides, you are also a noble person, Anvina.”

As the 'daughter' of the Supreme Star Soul, your presence and witnessing will be a great honor for Anubarak.

Diakum waved his hand and said:

"I just brought Drake here to say hello to the Shadow Hunters. After dealing with the Spider Demon problem, the Shadow Hunters will be preparing to head to Kul Tiras, which will be their new battlefield."

However, I sensed the shadows of the void churning beneath the ancient kingdom of Ankahet, and the desperate spider elders, facing the dual oppression of the insect swarm and the natural disaster, longed to escape into the depths of the earth.

But perhaps they dug too deep.

They've been noticed by some darkness deep within Northrend. Anvina, don't waste time. Save their souls before the spider demons embrace the wrong 'god.'

"Ok!"

The Sunwell Ghost gave a crisp military salute and said:
"After sending Anubarak into the Overlord's hive, I will send a large army to eliminate the remaining spider demons of Ankahet as soon as possible, and I will never allow them to be corrupted by other darkness."

Their souls and wills belong only to the Shadow Chasers!
But you just said that we are facing a 'war'. Although you have said similar things before, this time I can feel that you are making terrible preparations very seriously.

So, may I ask one more question?

Who is our enemy?

"He's a terrifying guy."

Diakum said softly:
"It is a real challenge, the first battle that can start the great cycle, the prelude to the supreme evolution, a war that will completely change the landscape of the Sea of ​​No Light, and the most unforgettable battle of your life."

What's your win rate?

"There are only ten games left until there are 99 games."

Anvina said:

"I'm busy dealing with the Spider Demons right now, otherwise I would have already racked up enough win rates, otherwise why would I be in such a hurry to ask you for a warrior like Anubarak?"

My 'savior' swarm is about to be born.

"Very well, then let's wait until that battle is over before you ascend to the throne of 'Queen'."

—————— “Boom”

A violent explosion erupted from the top of the deep, dark underground palace, and several pieces of rubble fell down, landing next to Anubarak's "Lonely Throne".

The massive and ferocious king of the caves paid no heed to these minor disturbances; even if boulders were to fall, it would be difficult to leave any fatal wounds on its hardened, spiked carapace.

This enormous cave lord now desperately needs to seize every opportunity to rest.

The ferocious Shadowbugs are closing in on his palace every second. Perhaps Ajjoh Nerub will not live to see tomorrow's sunrise. Anubarak could have escaped.

With its incredible ability to burrow underground, it could escape even if the majestic and brutal Storm Lord couldn't catch it.

The land of Azeroth is vast enough for Anub'arak to escape to a place where no one can find him and live a solitary life. As the noblest bloodline of the Aqir Empire, he can live for a very, very long time.

But it can't run.

He is the king of the Spider Demons, the underground king of Northrend. If he escapes, his nation, with its glorious history, will be utterly destroyed.

Although, the ancient kingdom is actually in the ICU.

But he is the king!
It could not flee in a cowardly manner; it could only fight to the death here, for the glory that did not belong to an insect.

The lonely King of the Caves lay sprawled on his throne, suspended above the main palace and connected to other areas by spiderwebs. His sharp, heavy scythes were crossed in front of his chest, and his entire body was covered in thick, dangerous, spiked armor. Beneath his majestic, rhinoceros beetle-like horns were a pair of cold, sinister eyes.

It's not just resting, it's waiting.

At some point, when the mournful cry of the war behemoth Hadronox echoed from above, Anub'arak knew that the third gate had also been breached and that the enemy was about to reach the throne room.

Perhaps its final battle is just around the corner.

However, just as Anub'arak was preparing to rise and fight, a spider demon priest suddenly emerged from beneath the ground in front of him. Amidst the flying sand, this seemingly "travel-worn" priest looked at his king and said in a mournful voice in the language of spider demons:

“Your Majesty, I have disappointed you. Our ancient distant relative, the ruler of Aiki Kahte, Queen Neferes of the City of a Thousand Silks, has refused our pleas for help.”

She declared that Aki Kahete was powerless to cross half the world to aid her ancient brother, and could only wish that Ajah Nerub's distant relatives could survive the crisis, but Queen Nephilace was willing to open the City of a Thousand Threads to welcome our people to seek refuge.

She said the Spider Demon's legacy must be preserved.

She also expressed her willingness to assist us in rebuilding the ancient kingdom at some point in the future.

"Foolishness!"

Anubarak responded with a disdainful tone:

"A small country with few people, isolated from the world and hidden deep within the earth, unaware of the hardships of the world. If you do not help us today, who will support the Shadow Chasing Insects when they find them in the future?"
Well, that's fine then.

The Great Sundering tore apart the ancient kingdom, splitting Ajjo Nerub and Ajki Kahte into two kingdoms, and their connection may have been severed at that time.

Go ahead.

Before Ankahet fell, Nefertari led the priests who were unwilling to die for the kingdom to flee to the City of Thousand Silks. Although she was short-sighted, she was right: the lineage of the Spider Demons could not be broken.

I will stay here and guard my shattered country.

"Your Majesty, this is not all!"

The loyal Spider Elder, "The Dismantler" Kirix, cried out in anguish:

"Although Queen Nefertari refused our request for help, the powerful 'Inherited Army General' Anubazar asked me to convey a message to you."

It says that if you are willing to condescend to go to Aiki Kahte, it is willing to give up the title of the Heir Apparent of the Army and offer its fortified fortress as your palace and training ground.

It has always admired your fame and power, believing that only you can represent the Spider Demon's will and courage.

"Anubazar, the ancient venerable general."

The King of the Caves let out a deep laugh. In the dim light of this underground palace, it flapped its elytra beneath its heavy carapace and said loudly:
"If it believes that only I can represent the courage of the Spider Demon, then I cannot abandon my country and flee!"
My mind is made up.

Go, Dismantler, find 'Observer' Ixit, and let that wise elder lead the remaining Nerubians to safety. But warn Nefertari, the fall of Ajjo Nerub is only the beginning!
The Shadow Chaser swarm craves 'completeness'!
That was the absolute unity of the swarm's will within the Aqi Empire, and Nefertari's queen pheromones were the final link in that swarm's will.

They will never let Aki Kahte, who is isolated overseas, go. The City of Thousand Threads must be mobilized immediately, or they will only follow in our footsteps.

Tell Anubazar.

Perhaps the next time it sees me, I will have become its enemy. If it truly respects me, then I should not show any mercy.

Go! "

Anubarak rose to his feet, and like a walking hill, treaded the sturdy spiderweb path amidst the earth-shaking tremors, heading towards the direction from which the invaders had come, with its loyal royal guards following closely behind.

Finally, when the King's Gate opened, the ferocious Shadow Chasers appeared before Anubarak once again.

Several Thunder Beasts were their vanguard. In this vast underground world, the dark scythes behind those ferocious creatures emitted black entropy energy light, while the Warrior Insects, which had absorbed the fighting genes of the Mantis Demon and thus became even more terrifying, extended their steel-like biological claws. They stared mercilessly at Anubarak.

They treat it as prey, a delicious dish offered to their master.

The King of the Caves could clearly sense the invisible, cold substance enveloping the individual Shadow Chasing Insects before him; it even felt a "summoning" from ancient times.

That was the will of the swarm calling it back to its embrace.

"Anubarak!"

Anvina hovered in the air above the ancient kingdom's underground city, which was covered in glowing moss, and she shouted:

"As a member of the Swarm, you should serve the will of the Swarm and the Great Overlord. Do not stray further down the path of rebellion. Return, the Swarm has a throne waiting for you to inherit!"

"You want me to surrender without a fight? Just because you're strong?"

Anubarak's cold eyes, hidden beneath his heavy armor, gleamed with a mocking light.

It hissed loudly, flapping its elytra and letting the deadly bloodsucking beetles fly around it, roaring:
"No! That is not how a king should die! You will not get Anubarak alive; you will only get the remains of a king who died in battle! For my dignity, for the glory of the Nerubians!"

"Fool! That's not what you should be pursuing."

Anvina waved her hand, and the Shadow Chasers surged towards Anubarak and his swarm of warriors like a floodgate opening, a torrent of red and black water crashing against a hard rock.

The reef is tenacious, but it will eventually be broken by the turbid current.

"Well"

At one point, a low whimper echoed in the minds of Anvina and the insects, prompting Anvina to ask in surprise:
"My Lord? You're awake? How does it feel to ascend to the status of 'god'?"

"Just a 'demigod,' nothing in the face of true power."

The ruler sobbed.

Its will, like an invisible hand, plucked at the singular heartstrings of the war insects here. With the arrival of the sovereign will, streaks of black and white intertwined evil energy covered the Shadow Chasing Insects like armor of war, giving their claws the power of slashing spirit.

“Proud King.”

The Overlord took over Anvina's battle and said to Anubarak:

"Still unwilling to submit?"

"Don't think about it!"

Xiao Qiang roared and unleashed a ferocious and deadly spike. Sharp stone cones surged from the enraged earth, instantly shattering several warrior insects. However, the next second, even more frenzied insects pounced on it.

"Ha, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!"

The sovereign roared, and the blue aura of arrogance exploded in Anubarak's mind like a mental bomb, causing the king to scream and retreat. He was still trying his best to resist, but the savage charge of three thunder beasts shattered the king's carapace, bit off its legs, and forced it into a dead end.

The king's guards are being felled by the warrior insects, and in the swaying shadows, several gene masters have arrived from the Sea of ​​No Light.

The "scalpels" surrounding their bloated bodies are being filled with paralyzing toxins.

There's no time to prepare Anub'arak mentally; the pace of "eternal rebirth" is drawing near. Let's transform this mighty king of the crypts right here.

Of course it wouldn't want to.

Fortunately, the swarm doesn't need to consider its opinion.

Ps:

This concludes the bonus chapter. Currently, there are 90 chapters owed.
The next bonus chapter will be on June 6.6th. There will also be another 10-chapter bonus chapter this month, which should be in the middle of the month.

(End of this chapter)