Countless races were annihilated under the powerful offensive of the Worms, and a large number of races chose to surrender. These surrendered races were systematically integrated by the Insectoid Kin and advanced with the troops.
Meanwhile, Wu Ka and You Long also completed their tasks.
Batch after batch of prisoners of war were brought to the newly constructed Geocentric Base New Area next to the Geocentric Base.
This new area was originally a desolate land, full of hard rocks and rugged terrain.
But under Zhou Qi's planning, it was rapidly changing.
Various types of Insectoid Kin busily moved through it, building with their Divine Power.
New buildings were rising from the ground, including cells for detaining prisoners of war. These cells were made of sturdy metal, and their walls were covered with mysterious runes that could effectively restrict the prisoners' movements.
There were also barracks for the Insectoid Kin to live and train in. The barracks were spacious and sturdy, equipped with various advanced facilities.
After the prisoners of war were brought to the new area, they were categorized by race and strength.
Those stronger prisoners who might pose a threat were held separately in heavily guarded areas, watched day and night by the Insectoid Kin, awaiting the arrival of the great Dominator.
These guards had vigilant eyes, and their weapons were constantly at the ready, not letting any potential abnormality escape their notice.
As for those relatively weak prisoners who posed no significant threat, they were arranged in relatively lenient areas and were required to participate in the Geocentric Base's construction work.
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The new area of the Geocentric Base, located on one side of the logistics area, was undergoing construction at full throttle with great enthusiasm.
More than half of the area had already taken on its initial form, with tall and sturdy city walls rising from the ground. Each brick was more than a person's height, made of special Ore, and its surface was carved with mysterious runes.
These runes not only added to the mysteriousness of the city walls but also contained powerful strength, capable of enhancing the walls' defensive capabilities and resisting various unknown attacks.
Watchtowers were scattered across the city walls, and the Insectoid Kin, with their sharp gazes, constantly observed the surroundings with vigilance.
They were all wearing specially designed external implants, and their eyes revealed determination and focus, not missing any abnormal situation.
Spacious barracks were neatly arranged, providing a relatively comfortable living environment for the Insectoid Kin and newly surrendered races.
The architectural style of the barracks combined the characteristics of the Underworld with Zhou Qi's unique design philosophy. The walls were constructed from a mixture of special plant Materials and Ore, possessing both a certain flexibility and astonishing sturdiness.
Although the internal facilities were simple, they were complete, with beds, storage spaces, and other amenities carefully designed to meet the basic needs of different races.
Furthermore, wise individuals from various races were brought to the mysterious research institute, where various advanced instruments and equipment glowed faintly, and complex pipelines crisscrossed, emitting a mysterious and pungent odor.
The researchers came from different races, wearing special protective suits and busily moving about their respective posts.
Some focused intently on microscope-like instruments, carefully observing the subtle changes in biological cells;
Some operated large experimental equipment, conducting various complex biological gene experiments, while others gathered together, fiercely discussing the latest research results and future research directions.
They worked day and night, trying to find new methods to enhance the strength of the Insectoid Kin from those mysterious crystals and strange creatures, so as to provide assistance to their race.
And the remaining construction sites were equally bustling, with giant creatures comparable to engineering machinery emitting deafening roars, as if singing an impassioned symphony of construction.
The energetic Insectoid Kin directed creatures of different races to transport Materials and excavate foundations.
The creatures brought in to participate in the construction varied in form and ability.
Massive rock monsters, with thick arms and sturdy bodies, each capable of easily lifting thousands of pounds of stones.
They moved with heavy steps, carrying the stones step by step to the designated locations, each step causing the ground to tremble slightly, as if the Earth's Core was also amazed by their strength.
Nimble snake-tailed people climbed at heights, assisting in building the architectural framework.
Their tails were like flexible whips, capable of tightly wrapping around the structure of buildings, providing them with stable support.
Their movements were agile and skilled, moving at heights as if on flat ground, quickly passing various building Materials to their companions, cooperating with perfect understanding.
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At this moment, various creatures of different forms and from different races, under the escort of the Insectoid Kin, continuously poured into this giant city.
These creatures looked at each other, their eyes filled with disbelief and confusion.
Previously, they lived in their respective territories, with vastly different lifestyles and social structures.
Some races lived in tribes, leading communal lives, with clear divisions of labor among tribal members, jointly resisting external enemies and guarding their homes;
Some races lived in solitude in deep mountains and old forests, relying on the bounty of nature for survival, rarely interacting with the outside world, maintaining their mystery and independence.
Now, they were gathered here, forced to accept this strange and powerful rule.
At this moment, they deeply realized that the Underworld had probably welcomed an unprecedented great change in ten thousand years, perhaps already unified by these strange races that appeared out of nowhere.
This realization filled their hearts with fear and unease, not knowing what the future held for them.
Zhou Qi stood on the high tower of the logistics area's research institute, overlooking the newly built giant city not far away.
The city was densely packed with various creatures, bustling like ants.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of majesty and contemplation in his gaze.
This giant city was an important step in his expansion of power, and a crucial cornerstone for his imperial ambition.
In his heart, he still wanted to establish a civilization that nurtured various forms of life, which was why he did not eliminate all these creatures, nor did he parasitize all of them with Mind Control Demon Bug.
Subsequently, he sent a notification to Wu Ka and others through his mental connection: "Prioritize parasitizing all Elder-level individuals with a life strength of 28 points within each race. Those with lower life strength can become free citizens of our Worm Empire."
Zhou Qi's voice was firm and powerful, carrying an unquestionable majesty, resonating clearly in the minds of Wu Ka and the others.
Upon receiving the command, Wu Ka immediately took action.
Its massive body moved among the Insectoid Kin like a small mountain, and wherever it went, other Insectoid Kin voluntarily made way, their eyes filled with reverence.