Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 578, Section 39: World Mother: The Swarm is a Girl's Best Friend~ - Bonus Chapter [1010]

(Bonus chapter for "Diejia | Guo" [10/10])
Anveena deployed the Saviors swarm on Zandalari early on. To prevent the swarm from spreading uncontrollably, she appointed Princess Talanji, a member of the Saviors, as her "swarm shepherd" to complete the initial deployment of the swarm in her stead.

However, the Sunwell Lady is currently in Aigi Kahet's City of Thousand Threads, engaged in a battle of wits with Queen Nephalem of the Spider Demons.

She cherished the Spider Demon inheritance that her mentor Diakum had specially left her, and greedily wanted to collect all the "advantageous genes" in the City of Thousand Silks.

The main reason is that the Saviors' Swarm started late, while the Shadow Chaser Swarm had already completely devoured the legacy of the Aqir Empire in Azeroth, resulting in Anveena's Swarm lacking the materials to convert the Swarm Tyrant in the early stages.

The evolution of the swarm is "linear." The Shadow Chaser seals the complete evolutionary path in the genetic sequence of the eggs. Anvina cannot "skip the level"; she can only start from scratch to re-evolve her swarm.

In this situation, high-quality materials are essential for quickly building up combat capability.

Otherwise, even if her swarm now has twelve genetic masters like Abathur, it's like a skilled cook trying to make a meal without rice.

The good news is that the Spider Demons of the Thousand Silk City are diverse, including Breakers, Crypt Lords, Spider Prophets, and even Swarm Queens. This means that once Anveena takes over the city, the Savior Swarm can happily learn from the Shadow Chaser's "successful experience."

"Ms. Anvina has a talent for 'spying'. With the help of the Shadow Hunter, she has already caused chaos in the City of Thousand Silks, leading to a conflict between Queen Nephilace and the rebels among the Spider Demons, who are vying for control of Aiki Kahet."

Amidst this chaos, Anvina brought back several Crypt Lords for the Swarm.

Princess Talanji was also dressed beautifully today, waiting for the arrival of Saint Diakum at the entrance to the Blood Swamp of Nazmir.

She perfectly fulfilled her role as the "shepherd of insects," not only guiding the insect swarm to successfully build nests in this vast swamp, but also overseeing the large-scale breeding and evolution in the early stages.

The Abathurs are so focused on gene mixing that they don't care about anything else, and all this has made it seem like Talanji has become a "Blade Queen in reserve".

Upon Diakum's arrival, the diligent princess immediately reported to the watchman:

"The gene masters selected the most powerful general to transform it into a king beast, but they were not satisfied with the quality of this king beast. Especially compared with the terrifying strategic king beast of the Shadow Chasing Insect Swarm, the king beast in our hands is like a natural malnourished beast, and its combat power is also disappointing."

She sighed and said:

"Previously, the Zerg swarm launched a siege on the Blood Troll 'Hive' outside the Titan facility of Uldir, where those madmen were serving a demigod sample that had been corrupted by G'huun himself."

After several rounds of battle with it, the King Beast destroyed the sample, but it was also infected by G'huun's filth.

The gene masters tried various methods but failed to purify it, and even nearly lost two Abathurs. We had no choice but to destroy it and temporarily suspend our research on Gauthorn's abilities.

Ms. Anvina promised to send a higher-quality sample of the Crypt Lord as soon as possible. I heard that she is plotting against Anubazar, the 'Heirloom General' under Queen Nephilace.

That was a powerful crypt lord no weaker than Anub'arak.

If they could obtain it, the Savior Swarm could concentrate its resources to create a truly powerful and invincible Overlord Beast.

The genetic masters made it clear that the resources and nutrients in the Nazmir swamp were only enough to create a maximum of one Overlord, but the Uldir facility contained a large amount of high-quality nutrients, making it ideal as the 'main hive' for the Savior Swarm.

"Hmm, a very good summary and report. It seems you are very suitable for the position of insect shepherd, and judging from your appearance, you have a high acceptance of the insect swarm."

Dick controlled his light and heat to prevent the gradually controlled energy from harming those around him, but even so, Princess Talanji and her guards could only stand ten steps away; any closer and they would be burned.

But trolls are very superstitious.

They didn't see anything wrong with it. On the contrary, a noble being like the Watcher, who had one foot in the realm of "divine beings," should have such divine power that mortals could not approach.

This aligns with their long-standing habit of worshipping gods, a practice that has become part of their racial tradition.

Princess Talanji did not hide anything from the guards' teasing.

She reached out and let a beautiful, crystal-like spider, a blend of red and gold, crawl down her arm into her palm. She stroked the strange spider with its bony wings and scorpion tail as if it were a pet, and whispered:
"To be honest, I was also afraid of the swarms at first, especially after witnessing them sweep across the Nazmir swamp with their ruthless and exterminating nature. My fear of them turned into a nightmare-like terror."

But after being enlightened by the Loa, I realized that the more terrifying and powerful the Savior Swarm appeared in the eyes of others, the more it proved that the Zandalari Empire, which they protected, would surely prosper and last forever!

Yes.

As long as the swarm continues to multiply in the holy city of Uldir, the troll empire will exist forever.

This is not a destructive force at all.
On the contrary, this is the power of the empire!

Princess Wanling looked at the little spider that kept climbing around her finger and sighed:

“My father foresaw this early on. He has already selected the most intelligent and wise people from the Loa priest apprentices of the empire to follow me and form the ‘Insect Shepherd’ cult.”

If the World Mother desires that Her firstborn sons care for Her invincible swarm as they have served the Loas, then this is the ultimate glory of the Zandalari Empire.

"You guys are always so good at convincing yourselves."

Dick was satisfied and impressed by the trolls' change in mentality, marveling at how flexible the Golden King's body was, but upon closer reflection, he felt there was nothing wrong with it.

The trolls are now clinging to the powerful Mother of the World, so what's wrong with the eldest sons fawning over their mother a little?
This is a manifestation of "filial piety".

"Your Majesty, have you not heard of the famous saying that the Holy Dynasty governs the world with filial piety?"
Moreover, although Talanji was wearing makeup to conceal some change in herself, Diakum clearly noticed that the troll princess's face had become softer than before, and her fangs seemed to be smaller as well.

The Azerite Dust Towers that the trolls placed throughout Zandalar have taken effect, and the Zandalar tribes have embarked on the "path of evolution."

Congratulations.

However, the stone-scaled dragon following behind Diakum looked at the troll princess with a strange expression, especially at the shadows beside her and Rongwei.

After Diakum stopped speaking, Ilyudicon said in a deep voice:

"Since you've come all this way, why don't you show yourself?"

“They are shy, Ilydikon. The legendary ‘Guardian Trolls’ do not reveal their presence to others; they have their own way of doing things.”

Diakum waved his hand and said:
"Let the Haranielans not show themselves; as long as they can find new friends on Zandalari."

He then instructed Talanji:
"Regarding the 'evolution' of Zandalari, talk to these 'reclusive people' more often; they may be able to give you a lot of useful advice."

"Indeed."

The troll princess touched her face and nodded in sincere agreement, saying:
"The beautiful appearance of these 'shy friends' is truly perfect for becoming the future form of the Zandalari trolls, combining the power of trolls with the grace of elves, making them a perfect new form."

Furthermore, they were also concerned about the contamination of Odile, believing it could affect the sacred objects they were protecting.

To be honest, the internal investigation into Odil is currently being carried out by Haraniel's friends, and they are willing to cooperate with us on this matter.

After learning about the ancient mission of the Guardians of Haraniel, the Zandalari tribe held them in high esteem.

"Please follow me, esteemed Vigilant. We should not waste your precious time. The Savior Swarm is ready and awaits only Ms. Anvina's return to launch a righteous war against the 'source of all evil,' Uldir."

At Talanji's call, the massive and sturdy figure of Tokari, the god of brute force, appeared at the entrance to the Nazmir swamp.

This jeweled piece, adorned with luxurious gold pendants, is now the temporary "chariot" of the Loa, who carries the golden platform. Of course, it will also participate in the war against Uldir.

The Loa gods living on the island of Zandalar truly loathe that dreadful place, Uldir.

In ancient times, many of their companions were captured and taken to Odil for damned experiments. Old Gani once complained that no Loa who was captured ever came out alive.

Fortunately, after the "blood plague" that nearly destroyed the troll civilization more than 16,000 years ago, Uldir became quiet, and the Titan Guardians no longer went out to capture Loas as samples.

The Loas would be happy to help destroy that awful place.

However, Tokari's purpose in coming here today to be the Vigilant's mount was not so simple. As it carried the Vigilant, Talanji, and the Stonescale Dragon into the swamp where the environment had changed, Tokari began to "tattle" on them in a muffled voice.

"Could you restrain the Savior Swarm?"

The god of brute force said in a very helpless low voice:
"They have been roaming around my and the other Loas’s nests, watching us with a hungry and dangerous gaze. Sometimes, genetic masters would inexplicably appear in our nests and 'tamper' with our offspring."

They repeatedly promised to grant us greater power. But please understand, esteemed Watchers, we are perfectly content as Loa, and have no intention of switching to the Swarm to become 'Invincible Overlords'.

Power is not the only thing the Loas pursue; there is much more to enjoy in our long lives.

We explained our ideas to the swarm countless times, but they relentlessly harassed us. They appeared and disappeared unpredictably, even running to Akunda's temple in the Volton Desert, which annoyed Akunda so much that it disappeared for several days.

In fact, I feel that if it weren't for Lady Anveena forbidding the Swarm from attacking the Loa at will, given the Swarm's modus operandi, all the Loa gods on Zandalar Island would have been 'contained' by them long ago.

All the Loas are being harassed to the point of great distress, and they asked me to convey our group's concerns to you.

This little report embarrassed Diakum.

He explained:

"The swarm's desire for evolution is insatiable; it's a primal impulse etched into their genes. And you, as Loa, possess the most powerful bodies in the world, making it impossible for the swarm to suppress its 'greed' for you."

But in reality, after the World Mother bestowed upon you the power of the Emerald Dream, the existence of a physical body was no longer a necessity for the Loas.

You could all, like Rezan, hide in the Emerald Dream and sleep soundly, enjoying the power of the believers' faith as spirits, ultimately shaping new bodies.

"That being said, no one can withstand being repeatedly spied on by the swarm of insects."

Tokali walked through the swamp and sighed:

“Even when I’m with my mate, there are a few insects hiding near the nest. I heard that Paku has been harassed by insects so much that he can’t lay eggs anymore. This can’t go on forever.”

"If their desires cannot be erased, then perhaps you can exploit those desires?"

Ilyudicon whispered:
"Make a deal with the swarm, and after they have met certain needs for you, give them your powerful bodies as a reward. In any case, you can be reborn in faith, and all the swarm needs is a sample and material of power."

They are not interested in duplicated genes.

Tokali fell silent, and after several minutes, the god of brute force spoke:

"Any request is acceptable? Actually, a Triceratops like me has always longed to 'revert to our ancestral form' and transform into the legendary 'Thunder Stegosaurus,' which is said to be the overlord of the land in ancient times."

"A thorny Stegosaurus? That's certainly true."

The Stone Scale Dragon spoke with a nostalgic tone:
"In our time, everything on earth was food for the Proto-Dragon, but we also feared the Devilsaur, Armored Dragon, and Thorn Stegosaurus that roamed the land. They were some of the few powerful beasts that could rival us."

“Genetic experts can trace the origins of biological genes; this is their specialty.”

Diakum said to Tokali:
"As long as you cooperate with their research, you will most likely achieve a powerful reversion to your ancestral form. They will also provide a complete service to introduce your genes into the prepared dragon egg, allowing you to be reborn in an even more powerful form."

You are the Loa.

Your consciousness will not be damaged in this process, and your original body can be given to the swarm as a reward.

In this way, the swarm obtains the superior genes and materials, and you also achieve your goal.

This is a win-win situation.

"Oh, that sounds really great."

Tocalli seemed to be persuaded.

But Talanji looked at the Watchers and the Stonescale Dragon with a look that said, "I'm just looking at a con artist trying to fool a fool." Wasn't that just taking advantage of Tokali's poor judgment?
The Zerg's genetic master might actually be able to fulfill Tokari's wish to ascend to a more powerful biological form, but what if the Zerg becomes interested in its superior genes after Tokari successfully becomes a Thunder Stegosaurus?
Are we going to let Tocari regress to his ancestral form again?

Wouldn't that make it a "perpetual motion machine"?
You're bullying an idiot, aren't you?

You two, why don't you hurry up and buy some sunflower seeds for Tocari?

Talanji's gaze made the morally upright Dick turn his head away somewhat awkwardly, but Ilydikon didn't care at all; he was simply giving Tokari advice because he found the Loa too annoying.

If the insect swarm likes you, it means you have advantages. Isn't that a good thing?
If the insect swarm doesn't even bother with you, it proves that you have no superior genes in their eyes. Becoming useless means you won't be used by the bad guys. But would anyone want to become useless?
So the question is, which of the Loa on the entire island of Zandalar was the "lucky one" who was not harassed by the Zerg swarm?
With these dark thoughts in mind, the Stone Scale Dragon gazed upon this swampy land.

Despite its name, Nazmir has long since transformed from a muddy, stinking wasteland into a dry jungle after the swarms of insects plowed through the land.

The swarm ransacked the entire area, sending the blood trolls, their voodoo villages, and the disgusting, decaying mummies back to their underground nests as "biomass." They sifted through every nutrient source in the swamp, drained the wastewater, and repaired the waterways.

It was like a "perfect pioneering effort".

In Talanji's view, all that's needed now is to conquer the evil Odil, then invite the Loas to bless this swamp, and it can be reused as a new territory.

It's important to know that Nazmir Swamp is the "birthplace" of the troll civilization. The first emperor, Dazar, established the rule of the Zandalari tribe here. Sixteen thousand years ago, the blood plague that spread from Uldir almost destroyed the trolls, forcing them to migrate to the mountains further south.

For the Zandalari tribe, this swamp is of great significance, and being able to reclaim it and establish a civilized settlement there would be a tremendous benefit.

"The swarm of insects could have plundered the last bit of nutrients in this swamp, but they didn't. They even reinforced the swamp that was sinking into the sea."

Ilyudicon shook his head and said:
"It seems that Ms. Anvina, under the instruction of Mother World, is controlling the swarm in a 'peaceful way,' like using a sword in wartime and a plow in farming."

She demonstrated through her actions that while the Zerg swarm's activities could indeed modify harsh terrain when their patterns of action were strictly planned, this was a waste of the swarm's war potential; they shouldn't be used for such purposes.

"Are insect swarms such inconvenient things?"

Dick disagreed.

As a "pioneer" who personally integrated the first swarm in the Sea of ​​Darkness, the Vigilant was very pleased with the changes in the terrain of the Nazmir Swamp.

He stood on the golden platform carried by Tokari, gazing at the dome of Uldir, the Titan city that had been excavated from beneath the earth by the swarm of insects, and said:
"The Zerg swarms that are used for destruction and conquest only need one 'Shadow Chaser'. Since the Zerg swarms under the Supreme Star Soul bear the name of 'savior,' they should do things that other Zerg swarms cannot do."

You may see these activities as a waste of time, but have you ever considered what would happen if, in the future, a war of extinction broke out in Azeroth, destroying all the lands you know and don't know, and letting the pollution of the Force fill every inch of this world with scorched earth?

Then, how will the surviving mortals rebuild civilization?

Are they destined to sink into despair?

Do not!
Will not.

The activities of the insect swarm will clean up all the pollutants for them, make the earth fertile again, revitalize the scorched earth, and allow civilization to set sail anew.

The swarms of insects are no longer just symbols of destruction and devouring; under the direct command of Mother World, they can also become symbols of construction and rebirth.

They are the hands that the Supreme Star Soul uses to interfere within the world, and also the sword used to defend against invasions from beyond; they are the scriptures that a gentle mother uses to soothe her children, and also the ruler and whip that a stern mother uses to discipline her rebellious sons.

He turned to the thoughtful stone-scaled dragon and said:
"The tragedy that has happened in Azeroth is that when malicious outsiders arrive, the world has no means to resist their intervention and can only let the bad guys do as they please."

It's like an unlucky girl walking into a dark alley and being harassed by a lewd and disreputable scoundrel, but if she had a dwarf pistol hidden in her purse, things wouldn't have turned tragic.

Anvina's swarm of insects is far more powerful than a handgun.

What do you think? "

"This is also our responsibility."

The Stone Scale Dragon replied, and Diakum nodded, saying:
"Yes, defensive forces should be deployed in stages depending on the situation. When you can fulfill your duties, the swarm does not need to be awakened. But once the swarm lays down its plow and transforms into a sword of war, it means that the situation has gone to an extreme."

May the Lord of Azeroth not encounter the trouble of needing to activate both of you at the same time.

However, if it really comes to that, then good luck to the enemies.

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