Zhou Qi looked at the upgraded Evolution Space, his eyes filled with pleasant surprise, and he unhesitatingly invested Evolution Points again to continue upgrading.
“Ding, congratulations to the Host for consuming 180 billion Evolution Points (90%), the Evolution Space has been upgraded to Level 12 Evolution Space, with new additions: one animal strengthening slot, one plant strengthening slot, and one evolution origin point.”
As the prompt sounded, Zhou Qi clearly felt that the connection between the Evolution Space and himself had become even closer, and that mysterious and powerful force seemed to be waiting for him to further explore and control.
He eagerly checked the spatial teleportation area and found that the spatial teleportation distance had now increased to 200 meters in radius.
Zhou Qi’s eyes burned with excitement, and he immediately tried the new spatial teleportation function, and with a flash, he appeared in the Geocentric Base.
As soon as he arrived, a bustling atmosphere of fervent activity rushed towards him.
During this period, the Geocentric Base had been undergoing frantic expansion under the efforts of the Spiked Horned Tyrant Bug and the Lizardmen.
Now, the Geocentric Base and the Bug Nest were connected, and on the originally barren ground, houses were springing up like mushrooms after rain.
These houses varied in style; some were sturdy fortresses built from huge stones, while others were lightweight structures constructed from special plant Materials, each embodying the painstaking efforts of the builders.
Underground, the construction work was also in full swing, with the sounds of digging and transporting intertwining to form a unique construction symphony.
Zhou Qi strolled through the base, looking at the busy figures, his heart filled with comfort, knowing that all of this was hard-won, the result of the efforts of countless family members.
The ground was now divided into several distinct areas.
The easternmost Bug Nest had been transformed into a heavily fortified area, bristling with various defensive facilities, huge spider web traps, and spiked fences, constantly on alert for Ironblood Bugmen crossing over.
Large Bug Clan Family members and Lizardmen patrolled the surroundings, their eyes sharp, not missing any abnormal movement.
Every patrolling Lizardman was equipped with advanced weapons, which were developed by the Parasite scientists based on the Ironblood Bugman’s technology and the Geocentric World’s Materials, possessing immense power. Once an Ironblood Bugman appeared, they would immediately raise an alarm and then swiftly engage in combat, intercepting the enemy outside the base.
As for the Bug Clan Family, they had also gradually begun to don a layer of standardized armor, adding another layer of protection to their already terrifyingly strong chitin.
To the west was the logistics area, which was where the earliest Geocentric Base was located, serving as the resource core of the entire base.
Here, a large number of Yellow Mealworms and newly discovered feed insects were being bred; the feed insects resembled maggots, glowed with a faint white light, and had extremely strong reproductive capabilities.
They wriggled densely in specialized breeding troughs, constantly devouring feed mixed with tai sui meat residue, growing and reproducing rapidly.
These feed insects not only reproduced quickly but also provided a large amount of Evolution Points with each harvest, becoming an important resource for Zhou Qi’s faction development.
In the logistics area, there was also a sealed room where many humans from the surface were imprisoned.
These people were all Parasite scientists of various fields, each with outstanding achievements in their respective Domains. Inside the room, various advanced experimental equipment was neatly arranged, and the scientists were busy conducting research.
They wore special protective suits, intently observing experimental data and recording every subtle change.
Zhou Qi entered the room, and the scientists immediately stopped their work and respectfully saluted him. Zhou Qi spoke with them one by one, understanding their research progress.
One biologist excitedly introduced to him that they were researching a gene modification technology that was expected to enhance various abilities of Yellow Mealworms by altering their genes, and even potentially evolve them into a completely new species.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Qi’s eyes sparkled with anticipation. He encouraged the scientists to continue their in-depth research and expressed his full support for their work.
The most prominent building in the logistics area was a towering and massive sunken structure.
From the outside, only a small portion of it was visible above ground, like a mysterious castle. Inside the building, there were winding staircases leading downwards. The staircases were made of a special Ore, emitting a soft glow that illuminated the entire passage.
Following the stairs down for several hundred meters led to the huge plaza on the lowest level.
This plaza was a residence specifically built for the Ant Queen. The ground was flat and smooth, and the surrounding walls were covered with mysterious runes and patterns. These runes not only served as decoration but also enhanced the plaza's defensive capabilities and stability.
At the top of the plaza was a massive energy crystal, continuously releasing soft energy. This was precisely where the Ant Queen's future living quarters were being built.
Between the Bug Nest and the logistics area was the living area, inhabited by a large number of Parasites and other subjugated family members.
This area was full of life; the streets were bustling, and various shops and stalls were dazzling, including stores selling food and daily necessities, venues providing entertainment services, and workshops specifically for crafting weapons and equipment for the family members.
The Parasites lived a peaceful and orderly life here. They interacted and cooperated with the Bug Clan Family and other races, collectively contributing to the development of the base.
Zhou Qi strolled through the living area, feeling the lively atmosphere.
He saw Lizardmen children playing and laughing on the streets, Yi Serpent People selecting goods at stalls, and Bug Clan Family members busily moving through, maintaining order in the area.
Suddenly, an argument caught his attention.
It turned out that two family members of different races were arguing over some trivial matter. One was a hot-tempered Lizardman, waving its spiky limbs and emitting threatening buzzing sounds;
The other was a tall Underground Insect People, whose face was flushed red as he loudly argued, his sharp blades on his hands unconsciously trembling slightly.
A group of family members quickly gathered around, some pointing and gesturing, while others tried to mediate, but to no avail, and the argument grew louder.
Zhou Qi frowned slightly and strode over. His appearance instantly silenced the surroundings, and many family members knelt in reverence.
The two arguing family members also bowed their heads, not daring to meet his gaze. Zhou Qi looked at them and said sternly, “We are a collective, and every one of us is an indispensable part of this base. We cannot have conflicts over small matters.”
“Although everyone is of a different race, here, we are one family. We must be tolerant and help each other.”
