Chapter 1841: Chapter 87: A Bold Idea (Part 2)
Zhang Xiaoman didn’t know how to explain it to the other party, so he just nodded in agreement.
Ni Yang sighed softly, feeling the drones flying all around, and exclaimed:
"According to the rumors, treasures abound in the Ruins Realm, with countless opportunities. Today, it truly is just like the legends say. A scene of these magic treasures and Immortal Artifacts flying everywhere — if those cultivators knew about this, they would probably go mad."
In its eyes, these drones were not a race of intelligent life but rather exotic magical treasures, at most possessing their own artifact spirit, able to act on their own.
After Zhang Xiaoman did a simple repair on the Godslayer level drone, he surrounded himself with all the drones, as if he were encircled by loyal guards.
"It worked, I can indeed easily control them... so, if that’s the case, can I also..."
As he thought about this, his eyes involuntarily glanced towards the distant drone Mother Nest.
With so many drones present, Zhang Xiaoman could easily grab a bunch to follow him, without needing to discern too much, simply reaching out blindly could catch a handful.
The feeling was akin to an epicure thrown into a world where all flora, and landscapes were crafted from gourmet foods, an imperial-level enjoyment.
However, even though Zhang Xiaoman didn’t intend to just stand there catching passing drones, since there were too many, and though he didn’t use much spiritual power in capturing followers, the sheer number was overwhelming, and catching them one by one would be too time-consuming — by the time the battle was over, he might not have captured many.
Thus, Zhang Xiaoman came up with a bolder idea. Instead of catching small planes, he would seize the king, directly capturing the most significant one and consequently turning the smaller ones into followers.
He looked at the heavily protected drone at the far end and fell into thought.
To use the Star Pattern ability, he needed to be closer, as the distance was currently too great to subdue the Mother Nest. He needed to get there somehow first.
"The Mother Nest’s attack power is strong; persuading it won’t be as quick as capturing the smaller ones... If it retaliates in the meantime, I won’t withstand it..."
Zhang Xiaoman rubbed his chin, eyes fixed on the Mother Nest, while calculating in his mind.
"In terms of time, I can use the Invincible skill to cover the gap; it shouldn’t be too much of a problem, but getting close will be tricky..."
"Oh, perhaps I can use the Star Alliance Marker to teleport directly, if I can first get a carrier close to the Mother Nest!"
"As for what to use as a carrier... the Purple Cloud Divine Sword won’t work, since the drones are focused on guarding the Mother Nest and won’t let my sword get near..."
Seeing the drones hovering around him, Zhang Xiaoman had already made his decision.
Yeluo and Zi Kuang, seeing him deep in thought, did not dare to disturb him and simply stood guard by his side. Although they too were at a loss as to what he planned to do next.
He gently touched a drone’s body, leaving a Star Alliance Marker imprint on it.
"Go, find your old master."
He instructed the drone.
It was a reconnaissance-level drone, used for this experiment. Once out of Zhang Xiaoman’s control, it sped towards the Mother Nest.
Disappointingly, the Mother Nest seemed to detect that this drone was no longer under its control, so it was promptly destroyed by other drones before reaching halfway.
"This won’t work. It’s necessary to switch methods."
Zhang Xiaoman frowned.
After pondering for a moment, he bought another Star Alliance Marker from the gang’s shop. This time he didn’t place the marker on his drone but instead captured one from a local faction and pasted the marker on it.
Status granted, chaos!
Instead of converting it into a follower, Zhang Xiaoman put it into a chaotic state, rendering it uncontrollable.
Then, he channeled all his spiritual power, giving the drone a super speed boost, propelling it along a Dark Speed route towards the distant Mother Nest.
Watching the drone flying swiftly towards the Mother Nest, a sense of hope began to rise within Zhang Xiaoman.
"No interception! Great! No interception!"
This drone, not having its control altered, carried only a negative status, so it was still recognized as part of the Mother Nest’s own, and no drones intercepted it.
As it drew closer to the Mother Nest, Zhang Xiaoman grew more and more excited.
Almost there, almost!
Once this drone reached its target, he could use Unlimited Teleportation to quickly arrive beside the Mother Nest. Then he would activate the Little Golden Man, using the Star Pattern Talent to forcibly subdue the Mother Nest into his follower.
As for a retreat strategy, Zhang Xiaoman had already considered it. If successful, there would be no need for retreat since all those drones would become allies, allowing him to walk unchallenged across the battlefield.
If he failed, it would be simple: execute Unlimited Teleportation five seconds before the Little Golden Man ended to escape, with no real loss. After all, he had to try.
With Zhang Xiaoman’s eager gaze, the chaotic drone landed within twenty million kilometers of the Mother Nest.
"Success!"
He exclaimed quietly, now within range for his Talent Ability to affect the Mother Nest.
To avoid prolonging the night with unnecessary dreams, Zhang Xiaoman initiated Unlimited Teleportation, and within five seconds, a golden light burst forth from his body.
"What!?"
Yeluo and Zi Kuang, closest to him, were both startled by this terrifying aura. The golden light seemed to embody the rules of the world, compelling awe just by gazing at it.
"What kind of sequence is this? Such immense strength, such terrifying aura..."
Yeluo marveled internally.
Zi Kuang’s eyes widened.
"Such intense pressure... this Divine Domain level is probably at least within the thirteenth... is he really..."
In that moment, Zi Kuang’s last bit of doubt dissipated. The aura of a Divine Domain couldn’t be faked; though they hadn’t communicated to that extent, the overall perception was clear. From their grasp of the Divine Domain, it was evident that Lord Jixing’s current ability was at least Middle Extraordinary Level, possibly even higher.
Compared to Enlightenment and Control level cultivators, Yeluo and Zi Kuang, as transcendent beings, could more profoundly sense the power contained within the golden light, greatly astonishing them.
Instantly, Zhang Xiaoman’s figure vanished without warning before their eyes, catching the two off guard.
"Look! Lord Jixing is over there!!"
Yeluo noticed first, spotting the golden light far away, which was Zhang Xiaoman who had just disappeared.
"Even though the space was doubly locked by the Insect Domain and the drone swarm, how did he instantaneously appear over there... wait... did he aim for the Super Nest, could he be..."
At that moment, not only Yeluo and Zi Kuang but also others from the Alliance Army became aware of Zhang Xiaoman’s movements and turned their astonished gaze towards the Mother Nest.
