Chapter 97 - 95: Clone? Insect Swarm Decentralization

Chapter 97: Chapter 95: Clone? Insect Swarm Decentralization

The Insect Nest was rumbling.

As each Cultivation Technique was inputted into the Insect Nest, their mysteries were gradually unraveled under the deductive power of the Nest’s super biological computer.

Before reaching the Qi Sea Realm, the essence of cultivation was simply tempering the muscles and bones, as well as enhancing the internal organs.

The Cultivation Techniques of the Five Poison Sect utilized various lethal poisons to achieve this enhancement, which was considered an unorthodox approach. In contrast, the techniques Qin Hu obtained from the Treasure Pavilion this time were much more orthodox.

There were techniques like the *Wind and Thunder Treasure Mirror*, which used wind and thunder for tempering, as well as those like the *Blazing True Flame*, *Thick Earth Unmoving Technique*, and *Water Dragon’s Roar*, which utilized the most common Five Elements Energy. Energy such as Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, and Thunder were the most widely circulated in Martial Arts cultivation!

When over a dozen entirely new Cultivation Techniques appeared, it undoubtedly provided the Insect Nest with over a dozen different deductive concepts. However, with so many techniques, directions, and differing philosophies, perfectly fusing them together was naturally much more difficult. Relying purely on deduction and simulation had already become highly inefficient.

To improve efficiency and to make his own cultivation speed faster and stronger, Qin Yu made a decision. He would use his own genes to begin human experiments!

Since the Insect Swarm could analyze the genes of various Demon Fiends, as well as ordinary beasts and plants, integrating them into the swarm to combine with their own genes, it could naturally analyze his genes too. In fact, his genetic makeup had long been stored within the Insect Nest. If he wanted to, he could completely merge his own genes with those of the Insect Nest, achieving evolution and mutation just like the Mountain Giant. It was just that he was unwilling to do so. ℯℯ𝑙.

Under Qin Yu’s watchful gaze, ten pupae around the Insect Nest rapidly expanded. Fifteen minutes later, the eggs ruptured, and ten figures stepped out. They were figures exactly identical to Qin Yu! Whether in appearance, physique, or even physical constitution, they were exactly the same.

Looking at these ten figures, Qin Yu’s expression became somewhat strange, and an inexplicable feeling rose in his heart.

"Go! Test the different Cultivation Techniques respectively."

Without needing to speak, Qin Yu simply shifted his thoughts, and these ten Clones each walked into the Cultivation Rooms that had already been prepared for them to attempt cultivation.

The human body structure was actually not suitable for combat within the Insect Swarm. However, for cultivating and deducing human Cultivation Techniques, it couldn’t be more perfect. Regardless, he wasn’t lacking this small amount of Energy right now.

As the Mimic Fungal Mat expanded, the Energy collected daily was continuously increasing. No longer relying entirely on Hunting, the Insect Swarm’s various deductions and evolutions were beginning to receive an influx of more resources.

"I am the core of the Insect Swarm. By relying on the Power of Dominator, I will also be the swarm’s strongest point. But, at the same time, I am its greatest weakness," Qin Yu thought, a realization welling up in his mind as he watched the ten Clones enter the Cultivation Rooms to assist with Cultivation Method Deduction.

He had been clear about this from the very beginning. Therefore, he was also considering a question: as the core of the Insect Swarm, could he achieve "decentralization," or in other words, consciousness transfer? Otherwise, once the Insect Swarm was exposed, powerful experts would inevitably execute decapitation strikes against him.

However, as of right now, he was temporarily unable to achieve this.

Although these ten Clones were identical to him in appearance, they were essentially no different from regular units like the Rapid Insects and cockroaches; they possessed no true intelligence. He could attach his consciousness to their bodies to control them, but he couldn’t truly transfer himself over. The core of the Insect Swarm was still him.

"Consciousness is too profound. I still cannot understand it right now. But as the strength of the Insect Swarm and I improves, perhaps one day I will be able to accomplish it," Qin Yu thought, anticipation filling his eyes.

If his consciousness could manage to "respawn" within other units of the Insect Swarm, then wiping out the swarm through conventional means would become an almost impossible task.

In the Cultivation Rooms, the ten Clones had also begun their respective cultivation with the assistance of the Insect Nest. Lightning flashed from some of the rooms. Since the Insect Swarm contained units like the Thunder Roc, the swarm naturally grasped the power of the Thunderbolt, allowing them to directly rely on lightning to aid in cultivation. Meanwhile, flames burned or turbulent water flowed in other Cultivation Rooms.

Looking at the versions of himself whose skin and flesh were torn open beneath the lightning strikes, or whose skin was charred black amid the flames, Qin Yu couldn’t help but shudder. He turned away, unable to bear watching any longer.

The cultivation methods of the Insect Nest were extremely radical. They strove to achieve maximum efficiency in the shortest amount of time; as for the pain it would generate, that wasn’t taken into consideration at all. These Clones were inherently consumables. Even if they died, they could be bred again.

Furthermore, these ten Clones were only the first batch. Soon, a second and third batch would appear, carrying out the fusion of different Cultivation Techniques in even more extreme and brutal ways. The moment the most "perfect" Cultivation Technique was deduced would be the time for Qin Yu to enhance himself.

"Cultivating and deducing Cultivation Techniques requires time, but there has been quite a bit of gain in the aspect of Arrays," Qin Yu mused. No longer paying attention to his human experiments, his consciousness immersed itself in the Mind Network, observing the deduction progress of the *Hundred Array Formulas*.

Arrays could utilize anything that was available. It was said that profound and mystical Grand Arrays could even integrate heaven and earth, turning them into a part of the Grand Array itself!

To the vast majority of people, Arrays were extremely tedious. This was because merely starting out required an incredibly strong ability for mental calculation—one had to be able to compute and master a vast, ocean-like amount of Array basics! For ordinary people, this put their Talents to an extreme test. However, for the Insect Swarm, this was too simple. It was precisely what a super biological computer like the Insect Nest excelled at the most. Talents like multitasking were completely inadequate when compared to the Insect Nest.

When it acquired basic Array knowledge like the *Hundred Array Formulas*, its deduction speed was simply absurdly fast. It learned the ropes in an extremely short time and mastered several basic Arrays.

For instance, the Three Talents Array! This was the foundation of many Arrays and was circulated within the Border Army and the majority of Sects. It wasn’t just a simple matter of mutual cooperation. By utilizing Array Plates and Array Banners, the power of three people could be coordinated together for joint attacks and defenses. Another example was the Yin Yang Illusion Mist Formation, which could form a large expanse of fog, create an Illusion Realm, and more.

"I need to go to Bishui City for another round of purchasing. These Arrays require quite a lot of Materials. Even the simplest Three Talents Array needs over a dozen Materials," Qin Yu thought. The more he observed, the more delighted he became.

The power of the Three Talents Array wasn’t considered overly strong, but what if it continuously evolved and improved from this foundation? What if it combined three hundred, or even three thousand Insect Race units?

In a sense, an Array was simply the flow of Energy. Naturally, this required an Energy carrier, which was the Array Map. A simple Three Talents Array was fine. The Insect Swarm could find the vast majority of the required Materials in the Wilderness Mountain Range, and he only needed to purchase a small portion.

The Materials needed for more complex Arrays were far more staggering. For example, the *Poison Shadow Mysterious Array* required up to a thousand different Materials, with over a dozen core ones. Ultimately, it could set up a massive Array enveloping an area of dozens of miles. Within the Array, thick poisonous fog would permeate, and by controlling the Array, one could easily surround and kill enemies several times stronger than oneself.

"With the Insect Swarm’s deduction, mastering the most basic Arrays isn’t difficult. However, what I want isn’t merely to refine Arrays, but to integrate them into the Insect Swarm.

"This will give the Insect Swarm more means against enemies.

"In that case, the difficulty will skyrocket, and the time required won’t be much easier than deducing Cultivation Techniques.

"Hmm, it’s not just Arrays.

"There are also other Secret Techniques like Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Talismans, Gu Refining, and so on. The Insect Swarm needs all this ’knowledge.’ The knowledge contained in these Secret Techniques is absolutely crucial for the swarm’s growth!" Qin Yu thought, considering even more amidst his satisfaction.

He was different from others; he was not a solitary individual! Instead, he was a race! A race linked together by a Mind Network!

A single person’s energy was limited. No matter how much of a genius they were, it was impossible to simultaneously learn Arrays, Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Talismans, Gu Refining, and more. Any one of these fields was profound and vast, containing boundless mysteries. However, a race could do it. And the Insect Swarm was a race belonging exclusively to Qin Yu.

"The Insect Swarm needs to develop, but before that, I need to trample some trash to death! My Qin Family isn’t something just anyone can covet!" Setting aside his joy, Qin Yu shifted his gaze toward the wilderness and waterways between Bishui City and Cyan Peak County.

The retaliation from Three Immortals Mountain had yet to arrive. Instead, a group of bandits, water thieves, and even the families and Sect Influence within Bishui City had rushed up to throw their lives away first.

"Perfect. Secret Technique Cultivation requires more experimental subjects. Since they’re here, they might as well provide some assistance for the Insect Swarm’s growth."

On the Bishui River, a Tower Ship sailed at top speed. Inside the ship were over a hundred robust and vulgar, burly men with disheveled hair, shouting loudly amongst themselves.

"To think the Qin Family possesses such wealth in a remote place like Cyan Peak County! First, they earned hundreds of thousands of silver taels from selling medicinal herbs, and then they brought out two vats of Beta-level Treasure Level Hundred Fruit Brew!

"That’s a full five million taels!"

"Let’s go rob them! That Qin Family Patriarch only just broke through to the Qi and Blood Realm. He’s just relying on a few dozen War Beasts. Let’s head straight for Cyan Peak County."

"That’s right! Plundering them this once will be worth ten years of our usual haul!"

"Haha, what kind of strength could a family from a remote, small county possibly have? When the time comes, we’ll have a good time before leaving. How could a tiny county town like this stop our Black Wind Thieves?"

"We aren’t the only ones making a move! If we’re late, someone else might beat us to the punch."

The group of men laughed lewdly, their eyes brimming with a fierce glint. Among them, there were seven or eight in the Qi and Blood Realm. Even if some guessed that the Qin Family’s strength might be extraordinary, almost everyone had been blinded by the prospect of such a massive haul.

No one noticed that beneath the rushing river, a patch of dark shadows was slowly surfacing, completely surrounding the Tower Ship.

BOOM!

Accompanied by a violent rumble, a Profound Flood Dragon’s head suddenly pierced through the bottom of the Tower Ship. The massive head drilled straight into the center of the vessel, instantly sending several figures flying and turning them into mists of blood. Amidst the screams, over a hundred Blood Shadow Pythons darted into the interior of the Tower Ship from all directions.

At the same time, in the wilderness, dozens of robust figures riding swift horses shouted loudly, spurring their mounts toward Cyan Peak County. None of them noticed the clouds high up in the sky, where dozens of Black Thorn Eagles swooped down, led by a Thunder Roc! The slaughter had begun.

Similar scenes were unfolding in multiple locations simultaneously. The strength of the Insect Swarm was an absolute overwhelming strike against them; they had absolutely no ability to resist.

His mother was still in Cyan Peak County, and he had no intention of letting this group of trash disturb her.

"Bring them back and send them into the Experimental Center. Let this serve as a warning to the forces backing them.

"Next up will be dealing with Three Immortals Mountain and that Flood Dragon.

"The Wilderness Mountain Range will soon welcome its new master!"