Chapter 514: Chapter 380: Going Separate Ways_2
I was originally planning to retreat back to the city, although we fell for those bugs’ tricks this time and wasted quite a bit of time for no reason.
But fortunately, so far, there have been no traitors in our team, so I hope this tradition can be maintained.
From the previous situations, everyone should clearly understand the outcomes, so this time we will not hold a vote. Those willing to take the risk with me, let’s go down together for another exploration.
Those who are unwilling may go back. I won’t force you, and I will still try to fulfill the things I initially promised you. I won’t go back on my word just because you did not join us for the second trip."
Hearing Yara say this, Zachary observed the facial expressions of other members of the hunting team.
Some were calm, which showed that they had already made up their minds long ago. Thus, they were undisturbed when hearing Yara’s choice and promptly settled on their decision.
Besides, some showed a struggling expression, as they were unable to make up their minds at the moment. After all, making the wrong choice once could mean the difference between life and death.
At this moment, Yara didn’t rush them but instead went over to Zachary and asked him straightforwardly, "Are you willing to come down with me again this time?"
Hearing Yara’s seemingly tough inquiry, Zachary guessed that at this moment, Yara might also be hesitant in his heart about whether he could lead another exploration.
"If you want to go, then go. We’ve come all this way. I can accompany you once more, but let me be clear with you—if we encounter insurmountable danger, I’ll turn tail and run,"
Hearing what Zachary said, Yara wanted to hug him to show their close relationship, but Zachary firmly disagreed, so this issue was gradually set aside.
By now, the Martial Artists and Awakeners had reached a consensus. All the Awakeners decided to follow Yara into the underground, with only six Martial Artists willing to join Yara at this time for another foray into the Bug Race’s tunnels, curious to find out what the Bug Race was up to. The rest of the Martial Artists were not willing to risk their lives for a dangerous payoff.
After hearing everyone’s decisions, Yara didn’t say much but asked those Martial Artists who were leaving to hand over their food supplies.
After all, although there were fewer people for the second exploration, this also meant saving a significant amount of food.
Once the members for the second exploration were confirmed, Yara did not overestimate himself this time but instead stepped down from the team leader position.
This was quite normal, though, as everyone has their own specialities. Letting the right person lead is a sign of magnanimity. No matter the outcome, Yara’s status was finally stabilized.
After a brief rest, the team cautiously re-entered through the entrance.
Learning from their previous lesson, Mekhi would use the Earth Listening Technique every five minutes to ensure they would not be ambushed by Soldier Bugs as they had been last time.
With Zachary’s Spiritual Sense Scanning, his role became evident once they entered the cave. If Mekhi was a moving radar, then Zachary’s Divine Sense was like a 3D projection without blind spots.
Through the scanning of Divine Sense, Zachary actually knew a lot more than he could reveal for the moment.
Perhaps it was because of their previous experience, but their descent this time was much faster. When they all reached the plaza, everyone stood there stunned.
"What should we do about the lion? Should we destroy their ritual like last time? That way, whatever happens, we wouldn’t be at a loss," one of the team suggested.
Hearing his teammate’s suggestion, Yara hesitated for a bit. It was like what they said before, "If you’ve never experienced it, how would you know if it’s true or not?"
After hesitating for a while, Yara once again took out the cannon tube and missiles. The same routine, the same participants, but unlike the last frantic escape, this time everyone was ready to use what they had without holding back.
Many of the Martial Artists in the team tied their thermal weapons to some discernable spots. Just when the battle was about to erupt, an old voice came into everyone’s ears.
"Sirs, could you please put down your weapons for now? I was wondering if we could have a chat."
Seeing that their adversary didn’t show up, they also didn’t want to provoke any further trouble at this time, so Yara spoke out, "Let’s hear it,"
"There’s nothing much, we are just a group of wanderers, seeking to own a piece of land of our own.
We think our Bug Race could actually live peacefully with you humans, after all, you live above ground while we only need the underground space, so we won’t be taking advantage of you."
Hearing this, Yara shouted in response, "How could we allow others to sleep soundly by the side of our couch? Whether above or below ground, it has always been ours."
The instability of the Bug Race was too high, so no one was willing to let such dangerous creatures exist on the outskirts of the city.
Hearing Yara’s firm words, the other party became very angry, "Why! Why! Why won’t you humans leave a place for our Bug Race to settle down and live?"
With that said, the ensuing battle became inevitable.
Unlike last time when everyone just left, although there were no ambushes like the previous time, everyone chose not to hide and instead rushed into the square.
At this moment, Dong Tianyu was using Divine Sense Scanning to survey the surroundings, eager to determine where the Brain Bug was, so even if it cost him more in the short term, Dong Tianyu was determined to drag it out.
But after several scans back and forth, Dong Tianyu still didn’t find anything special among the bugs in the square, it seemed the Brain Bug wasn’t here at this time.
When Dong Tianyu rejected the Brain Bug’s invitation, everyone knew that the Brain Bug wouldn’t just let it go.
The whole team didn’t linger at the original spot and started by bombing the ground with various methods.
When the smoke of battle slowly cleared, everyone saw a beautiful woman through the mist.
Only this woman was already dead, with her upper body sewn onto a monster’s body.
Her upper body was that of a human, while her lower half was connected to a huge bug sac; without a doubt, she had become one of the Bug Race, and moreover, she was the kind of important Bug Queen.
Still, Dong Tianyu didn’t know whether this stitched-up creature could still be considered Bug Race, but seeing that the creature was still shaky and hadn’t yet regained consciousness, Dong Tianyu and the others took the opportunity to attack.
However, when bullets entered the creature’s body it was as if they had dropped into a pool of acid, a few little bullets instantly turning to ash.
"Yara, do you have anything more powerful with you? Stop holding back now and bring it out, or else we may not get another chance,"
The one who spoke was originally one of Yara’s direct subordinates. Hearing such an impolite remark, Yara slapped the person back and then wiped her hand.
"Don’t overstep your boundaries in anything you do, some consequences are more than you can bear."
Hearing Yara’s words, that member looked puzzled and directly asked, "Why did you hit me? Was it just because I said something wrong?"
Seeing that the other party was still stubbornly refusing to admit fault at this time, Yara also became a bit irritated. She remembered that this subordinate was usually very quiet, so why was he acting so irritable now?
Suddenly thinking of something, Yara started sweating coldly, then went over to Dong Tianyu’s side and whispered, "Something might be off with that guy."
Hearing Yara say this, Dong Tianyu immediately countered, "What’s the situation, why do you say he’s not quite right?"
"I can’t give you any concrete evidence, but have you forgotten our current predicament? And yet, you are discussing some unimportant matters at this time."
