Chapter 452

Chapter 452: Lifting a Stone and Hitting One’s Own Foot

“Right, that name seems familiar.”

The Battle Master thought for a moment and said uncertainly, “But back then, it seemed like the God of Wealth mentioned it as a joke during a meeting.”

“He said it was to separate those still in their cub stage, who lacked strong transformation abilities and expressions, from the powerful Phantom Beasts.”

“Hmm… Let me think, it seems a few powerful Phantom Beasts came to see the God of Wealth.”

“They hoped that, given their many battle achievements, the God of Wealth could grant them a title to honor their accomplishments.”

“That must be it. Then the God of Wealth thought that since there were too many with impressive achievements in the Phantom Beast Clan, if he granted titles one by one, it would probably give him a headache.”

“Since he didn’t want to do this but still wanted to meet the demands of the Phantom Beasts, he decided to distinguish the titles of the Spirit Bugs. The Phantom Beasts… would become a term for those who reached a certain level in battle!”

“The unqualified Spirit Bugs would be called Bug Spirits.”

“The name ‘Bug Spirits’ also took into account the influence of the Mother of Hundred Spirits.”

At this point, the Battle Master raised an eyebrow and directly asked, “Surely in your Ninth Age, you only have Bug Spirits and no Phantom Beast Clan, right?”

Su Wen: “……”

He hit the nail on the head!

However, he truly hadn’t expected the potential of the Bug Spirits to be so immense.

So, what kind of change occurred that left the Bug Spirits, who could rival the surviving clans, reduced to one of the weakest clans with only king-level beings?

Was it also the scheme of the surviving clans?

“If I’m not mistaken, the Bug Spirits’ power in your age is quite weak, isn’t it?”

The Battle Master spoke seriously and asked solemnly.

“Right, the strongest among the Bug Spirits only hold the king level.”

“King level? What level is that? Why have I never heard of it?”

“……”

Su Wen took a deep breath and explained, “Below the true god is the Demigod, then comes the Emperor Level.”

“And below Emperor Level is the king level.”

The Battle Master: “?”

He clearly understood that below the true god is the Demigod.

But below the Demigod, isn’t there a unified realm name called Mortal Realm?

There are so many distinctions within the Mortal Realm?

Fine!

Perhaps every age has a different way of classifying cultivation levels.

After all, being an old-timer from the First Age, it’s normal not to know these things.

“Indeed, the Bug Spirit Clan, the strongest combat power under your Deity of Wealth, has been suppressed to such an astonishing level.”

The Battle Master sighed and said helplessly, “It seems the infiltration by the surviving clans has become quite severe.”

“The Bug Spirits and Phantom Beasts are essentially part of the same clan.”

“This clan was discovered due to the Mother of Hundred Spirits’ incredible gene fusion ability and her terrifying capacity for evolution and reproduction.”

“Through our collaborative research, genes from various major clans across the universe have been integrated into the Mother of Hundred Spirits’ gene pool.”

“Our own members willingly donate a bit of blood, and that’s usually enough.”

“As for our enemies, we simply capture them to extract their blood or let the Mother of Hundred Spirits consume and absorb them.”

“Under the guidance of the God of Wealth, and perhaps even dependent on his power, the Mother of Hundred Spirits and her offspring unleash their full potential.”

“Moreover, with the Star God’s contract in place and the prevention of future issues, we’ve dedicated ourselves entirely to nurturing the Mother of Hundred Spirits.”

“As we anticipated, the Phantom Beast Clan will play an indispensable role in future wars.”

The Battle Master paused, then added gravely, “The Mother of Hundred Spirits’ immense Life Force, combined with her chaotic nature, ensures that the Phantom Beast Clan is not easily eradicated.”

“Especially since we’ve… implemented numerous measures within what you know as the Bug Spirit Clan.”

“If the Bug Spirits near the main realm are completely wiped out, the backup Bug Spirits hidden in a secret multidimensional space will awaken.”

“They will then sustain the strength of the Phantom Beast Clan, continuing to make a significant impact on the battlefield.”

Su Wen asked, “So, the reason the Bug Spirit Clan remains despite its weakness is that the surviving clans are aware of these measures?”

The Battle Master nodded. “It seems they know.”

“What if we destroy the Bug Spirit Realm and annihilate the Bug Spirit Clan?”

Su Wen pressed, “Would the surviving clan’s backup be activated, quickly joining the war?”

The Battle Master: “…”

How does this kid think?

Why does he approach problems from such an unconventional angle?

Normally, wouldn’t someone be thrilled by this revelation and focus on nurturing the Bug Spirit Clan?

“Battle Master, the Bug Spirit Clan has undergone too many drastic changes.”

Su Wen, as if reading the Battle Master’s thoughts, explained, “I’ve been to the Bug Spirit Realm and seen the state of the Bug Spirit Clan firsthand.”

“I’ve even spoken with them. The Gathering Treasure jar I hold was safeguarded by the Bug Spirit Clan before being handed to me.”

“But the Bug Spirit Clan has changed drastically.”

“A strange branch has emerged within them—one so grotesque in appearance that it causes severe discomfort. They call it the Evil Spirit Bug Swarm!”

“I was told that the Snow Spirit Clan’s schemes forced the Bug Spirit Clan to create this dark branch, or perhaps it was part of the Snow Spirit Clan’s plan all along.”

“But from where I stand now, what does the Snow Spirit Clan even matter?”

“…”

After Su Wen’s explanation, the Battle Master quickly grasped the situation and understood Su Wen’s concerns.

The surviving clan had triumphed through Eight Ages!

Their influence had seeped into every corner, like water through a sieve!

This made him worry: Could the Bug Spirit Clan be compromised?

Was the Evil Spirit Bug Swarm one of the surviving clan’s many contingency plans?

“It’s clear that the Evil Spirit Bug Swarm is one of the surviving clan’s schemes aimed at you,” the Battle Master said.

“Its grotesque appearance and the discomfort it induces are likely manifestations of the surviving clan’s power.”

“But don’t overthink it. You can still choose to cultivate the Bug Spirit Clan.”

“My comrade, the God of Wealth from the First Age, wielded the power of Wealth Source, which even the surviving clan couldn’t break.”

“In fact, the God of Wealth used the power of Wealth Source to build connections even among the enemy ranks.”

“As the God of Wealth once said, even enemies can’t resist the allure of Wealth Source, right?”

“And you—you’re the true god of this era!”

“I refuse to believe that your power of Wealth Source is any less than my comrade’s!”

“So, it doesn’t matter!”

“Go ahead and cultivate them!”

“Let the surviving clans witness the true might of the current Deity of Wealth!”

“And let them learn what it means to lift a stone only to drop it on their own foot!”