Every bolt of lightning that struck caused the surrounding Ironblood Bugmen to tremble, some even being directly hit by the lightning, their bodies instantly charred black, losing their lives.
As the battle continued, more and more Insectoid Kin poured out from the spatial aisle.
These Insectoid Kin were well-trained and coordinated, and they quickly expanded their occupied territory.
Under their fierce attack, the Ironblood Bugmen's defense line gradually collapsed. The Ironblood Bugmen began to fall into chaos, their attacks becoming disorganized, and their defenses full of holes.
Some Ironblood Bugmen began to try to escape, but their speed was far inferior to that of the Insectoid Kin, and they were quickly caught and killed.
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On that war-torn battlefield, the smoke of gunpowder hung heavy in the air like thick ink, refusing to dissipate for a long time.
After several hours of fierce fighting, the morning light finally struggled to penetrate this thick layer of smoke, casting its rays upon the ravaged land, revealing a scene of extreme brutality.
On the ground, the bodies of Ironblood Bugmen and Insectoid Kin lay scattered everywhere, streams of blood emitting a nauseating, pungent stench, dyeing the once solid earth a shocking dark red, as if it were a sea of blood.
At this moment, the Insectoid Kin poured continuously into the Iron-Blooded World from the spatial aisle like a tide.
Their steps were firm and uniform, each step causing the ground to tremble slightly, and the powerful aura emanating from their bodies was like an invisible barrier, making the surrounding air seem to solidify.
Under this powerful oppressive force, the Ironblood Bugmen gradually found it difficult to sustain themselves and began to fight and retreat, every movement revealing deep fatigue.
Their attacks were no longer as sharp as they were at first, their strength weakened, their speed became sluggish, and the fierceness in their eyes was replaced by fear and despair.
Chronos stood proudly in the center of the battlefield like a towering mountain.
As a Level Five Lizardman King, whose life intensity had reached the Mid-level Demigod Rank, he was currently surrounded by a terrifyingly powerful aura.
When he activated Level Two Arcane Control, a vast and mysterious power instantly erupted from his body.
This power was like an invisible but violent storm, raging wildly with him as the center. The surrounding air was violently churned, emitting a loud 'buzzing' sound, as if the air itself was painfully twisting and struggling under the impact of this power.
Chronos's physique underwent astonishing changes under the enhancement of the arcane power, strengthening to an incredible degree.
His muscles bulged high, each one like a small hill, filled with explosive power, as if containing energy capable of destroying everything.
Under his skin, blood vessels were clearly visible like thick pythons, and the blood flowing within them was like burning magma, emitting a scorching and violent aura.
He casually threw a punch, and instantly, a blade-like sharp air current formed in the air. This air current transformed into a hurricane of level ten or higher with overwhelming force.
Wherever the hurricane passed, the Ironblood Bugmen were easily blown away like fragile ants, their bodies twisting and deforming uncontrollably in the air, like fallen leaves swept away by a strong wind, falling heavily onto the ground in the distance, raising large clouds of dust.
Accompanied by dull thuds, many Ironblood Bugmen died on the spot, while those who were lucky enough to survive rolled and groaned in pain on the ground, losing the ability to continue fighting.
Immediately after, Chronos stomped his foot down fiercely, and the entire earth seemed to have been violently punched by an incredibly huge and enraged ancient beast.
Instantly, a high-energy earthquake erupted, and cracks appeared on the ground like a shattered mirror. These cracks spread rapidly in all directions like a spider web, constantly widening, and in the deepest places, even the surging magma underground could be seen.
Smoke and dust continuously surged out from the cracks, accompanied by a pungent smell of sulfur, as if demons from the depths of the earth were roaring.
The surrounding Ironblood Bugmen stood unsteadily, falling to the ground one after another. They stared wide-eyed in terror, looking around, their eyes filled with endless fear and despair.
Some Ironblood Bugmen were unable to dodge in time and were directly swallowed by the suddenly opening fissures in the ground, only having time to let out a brief and tragic scream before disappearing into the endless darkness.
Under such a terrifying offensive from Chronos, in just three punches and two kicks, a large area of Ironblood Bugmen was completely cleared by him.
The originally dense army of Ironblood Bugmen now had a huge gap in front of him.
Those Ironblood Bugmen who miraculously survived and witnessed Chronos's terrifying strength were all utterly shaken.
The will to fight in their eyes instantly vanished without a trace, replaced by deep fear and despair.
In extreme panic, they no longer cared about strategy or order, and fled in disarray towards the massive bug nests in the distance.
During their escape, their steps were chaotic and hurried, pushing and trampling each other, having completely lost their previous discipline and organization.
Some Ironblood Bugmen even resorted to attacking their companions beside them in order to be the first to escape into the bug nest. The scene was chaotic, with shouts and wails intertwined, like a desperate elegy.
On the other side, Zhou Qi, located in Hope City's bug nest, clearly saw everything on the battlefield through the perspective of his Insectoid Kin.
Although the Ironblood Bugmen were temporarily defeated, they would certainly not give up resistance easily.
Relying on their vast numbers and tenacious will to survive, they would surely regroup their forces in the bug nests and launch an even fiercer counterattack.
At this moment, he decisively issued an order to the Insectoid Kin through his mental link: “Stop the pursuit, and have the Spiked Horned Tyrant Bug immediately enter the battlefield to construct a defensive base, serving as a forward stronghold against the subsequent Ironblood Bugmen army!”
His voice was firm and powerful, carrying an undeniable authority, clearly reaching the minds of every Insectoid Kin like a grand bell.
Upon receiving the order, the Spiked Horned Tyrant Bug immediately sprang into action.
They were enormous, each one like a moving hill, entering the Iron-Blooded World slowly from the spatial aisle with heavy and powerful steps.
These Spiked Horned Tyrant Bug had bulging muscles all over their bodies, and their massive spiked horns gleamed coldly in the sunlight, like incredibly sharp long spears, exuding a chilling aura.
Upon reaching the designated location, they quickly began the work of constructing the defensive base.
The Spiked Horned Tyrant Bug used their strong mandibles to firmly grip massive stones, each weighing several tons, yet under their powerful biting force, they were lifted with ease like toys.
They moved with steady and uniform steps, transporting the stones to the designated position, and then carefully placing them down.