Post-Apocalyptic Survival Modpack

Chapter 69: Full of Vitality

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The long-unused resonant communicator vibrated, and text appeared on it.

Ignoring the fact that negotiations were in progress, Wang Ji immediately opened the box to check.

There's no internet access here; only this rather old-fashioned device can still provide real-time communication.

Therefore, if it rings, it must mean that something urgent has happened, so urgent that there is no time for Wang Ji to finish his business and return to his territory to connect to the internet before dealing with it.

"A large number of giant subterranean insectoids have been discovered at the southwestern border. Their numbers are difficult to determine, and they are extremely aggressive. They are currently rushing towards the insectoid breeding facility inside the territory and are expected to arrive in three minutes. Personnel along the route have been evacuated. Should we try to stop them or retaliate?"

Wang Ji immediately replied, "Keep observing while ensuring safety."

"receive."

After putting away the resonance communicator, Wang Ji glanced at the second seat in front of him and slowly nodded.

The contract is established.

The guarantors were Wang Ji and the remaining five high-ranking officials in the capital.

After quickly resolving the matter here, both Wang Ji and the high-ranking officials of the capital breathed a sigh of relief.

Even the second seat took the time to examine the items on Wang Ji's body.

"That's a resonance...ring?"

"But the underlying principle seems to be somewhat different."

His eyes were full of curiosity.

However, Wang Ji didn't have the mood or time to talk much. He simply said quickly, "If you can get through the final reckoning, then perhaps you will have the opportunity to see something different."

After saying this, Wang Ji immediately opened the gate to the Immortal Realm and teleported away.

The next instant, his figure appeared in the underground insectoid breeding facility.

At this moment, most people had already left the breeding center, making it very quiet.

Even if people don't leave, it's usually very quiet.

There are simply too few people interested in studying insects. Most of the maintenance staff at the breeding institute are volunteers transferred here on a shift basis, and there are hardly any familiar faces.

Few people stay here for long.

Boom——

Just then, the ground suddenly shook.

Wang Ji looked up and saw a huge, sharp foot plunge into the breeding center, smashing a large pile of blocks on the roof into debris.

Then that foot got stuck, unable to go forward or backward.

Even Wang Ji found it amusing.

If it were a typical ancient building, it would have collapsed by now, but it was built block by block. Even if you were a Titan, you would get stuck.

hiss--

The giant Titan worm overhead screamed and kept stabbing its feet downwards, trying to destroy the roof.

But it was all in vain. Its legs seemed unable to lift too high. Its proud, enormous size had hit a wall here, and it could only bump into the blocks little by little to make room to move.

The saying "a lot of hair indicates a weak fire element, and a large body indicates a weak gate element" is not without reason.

Even so, Wang Ji couldn't bear to watch the roof of the research institute being destroyed bit by bit, so he immediately connected to the magic network, accessed the almost infinite magic power storage, and used his telekinesis.

Enveloped by immense psychic power, the Titan Bug floated in mid-air as if being lifted up by a giant hand.

At this moment, it really looked like a tiny insect that could be easily squeezed.

The building is now considered safe.

Is this the only one?

Wang Ji was somewhat puzzled.

"Wait, wait a minute!"

Just then, a voice came from beside him.

Wang Ji turned his head and saw someone running over in a hurry.

As the face drew closer, it matched the name of someone in Wang Ji's memory, and he recognized the person.

"The head of the breeding center, Lin De?"

"It's me!" Lind responded excitedly, saying, "It's so good to see you! By the way, that big bug, it meant no harm, please don't kill it!"

"No malicious intent..."

Wang Ji looked up at the Titan worm struggling and flailing its limbs in mid-air, then looked at the roof that had been punctured.

"real or fake?"

He had not forgotten the insects he had seen in the capital—each one of them was filled with murderous intent toward anything that was alive and moving, and wished to destroy everything it could sense.

Anyone who sees it can feel two words: hatred.

Faced with a Titan bug of the same type, Wang Ji found it difficult not to approach it with preconceived notions or even prejudices. Lin De stated firmly, "Really, you trust me. I swear on my life, let me communicate with it!"

"Is this so?"

Wang Ji nodded and said, "It seems the breeding institute is doing quite well."

"Go ahead, let me see your results."

As he spoke, Wang Ji slowly lowered the Titan Bug and simultaneously cast a shield around Linde that was as thick as his own.

That way, even if the Titan Bug suddenly goes berserk and steps on Lind's back, he won't die unexpectedly.

Clang.

The Titan was placed in the largest open-air green space in the research institute, where there were trees, water, and a bunch of constantly operating stone-brushing machines.

This is a nature reserve for observing the underground insectoid race, which has been fenced off.

Inside, there were several large, seemingly lazy insects, as well as many lively little insects hopping around.

They seem to be living a very comfortable life.

When the Titan worms landed, they just tilted their heads and glanced at them before continuing with their own things, either gnawing on rocks or lying motionless on the ground.

Linde walked over.

They still didn't react, nor did they show any hostility.

Even an insect that was gnawing on a rock moved aside a little to make room for him to gnaw on it together.

Coexistence and sharing…

Does this mean they consider him a companion?

Wang Ji observed silently.

"Roar--!"

The Titan Bug roared, and the huge noise made the glass in the breeding facility tremble, almost cracking.

The voice was extremely familiar to Wang Ji; he had heard it in the capital, which meant it was about to launch an attack.

hiss--

Just then, the insect next to Linde raised its head, rubbing its forelegs and making long and short chirps.

Upon hearing this cry, the Titan worm immediately stopped moving.

"What's going on? Are they communicating?"

Wang Jifei flew over and asked curiously.

Suppressing his pounding heart, Lind touched the shell of the chirping insect beside him and said, "In my experience, it's probably conveying a message that the surroundings are safe and there's plenty of food."

Wang Ji looked up and said, "It seems like the message was successfully sent out."

That Titan Bug has already gone AFK, not moving at all.

It would occasionally turn its head to 'glance' at Wang Ji and Lin De, but Wang Ji did not notice the location of its eyes.

Boom…

The ground shook slightly.

"Ok?"

Wang Ji flew high into the sky and glanced in the direction from which the tremor came from.

On the southern horizon, a large swarm of Titan worms, accompanied by countless smaller insects, were bustling about.

That vibrant scene of life and everything thriving sent chills down one's spine.

"Linde".

Wang Ji called out, "I'm giving you a task: go and stop them."

"Ah I?"

Linde pointed to himself, his eyes wide.

Wang Ji encouraged him, "Believe in yourself. You are the expert in underground Zerg communication within our ideal community, the number one in the industry. You can do it."

Lind couldn't help but say, "That's because I'm the only one who likes to study this..."

"Don't underestimate yourself. Be confident. Your achievements have already surpassed those of everyone else in the world."

Wang Ji took a step back, shielding Lin De in front of him, and said, "Keep going, the entire Ideal Community is your support."

So, your 'backing' means standing behind me and providing me with a shield, is that right?

Even though the person beside him was the respected founder and leader of the ideal community, the great sage who brought all prosperity, Linde still couldn't help but mutter a complaint in his mind.

For some inexplicable reason, I felt much more relaxed.

"call--"

"I will do my best."

(End of this chapter)