Zhou Qi connected his mind to the Tenth-Order Army Ant Queen, checking on the reproduction status of his subordinates.
Daily reproduction capacity: 320,000 Six-Stage Army Ants, 3,200 Six-Order Four Fiend Insect Soldiers, 3,200 Six-Stage He Bo insects, 1,600 Six-Tier Spiked Horned Tyrant Insects, 160 Six-Stage Zhu Yan Devil Insects, and 2 Sixth-Order Spiritmorph Demons.
He immediately instructed the Ant Queen to begin reproduction. Before long, a giant egg the size of an adult was expelled. Within the giant egg, one could vaguely discern the human-like body of a Spiritmorph Demon.
Zhou Qi perceived with his Mental Energy that the egg contained extremely strong energy fluctuations. Accompanied by sounds like a large hammer striking, the giant egg began to contract. With a tearing sound, a thick, large hand broke out of the egg.
The large hand was comparable to that of a gorilla, its surface covered by layers of carapace with rows of barbs growing on it. There was a long groove on the back of the hand from which extremely sharp Void-Rending Blades could instantly be launched.
As the arm extended, the entire body of the Sixth-Order Spiritmorph Demon broke free from the confines of the giant egg and walked out from within.
Zhou Qi gazed at the newly born Sixth-Order Spiritmorph Demon, his eyes filled with pleasant surprise and anticipation.
The size of the Sixth-Order Spiritmorph Demon did not change much from the Fifth-Order.
Its body reached about two meters, only becoming more fluid and streamlined with a sense of power. Its muscles bulged, and every movement exuded a chillingly powerful aura.
The reinforced armor was like an indestructible barrier, shimmering with a cold and sharp metallic luster, as if silently declaring its toughness and strength.
Its life strength soared to 28 points, a figure that greatly satisfied Zhou Qi. What surprised him even more was that these Sixth-Order Spiritmorph Demons possessed intelligence not inferior to humans.
Their eyes revealed agility and cunning, and the occasional glint of thought showed Zhou Qi the infinite possibilities for the future.
Zhou Qi knew very well that as his influence in the Heart of the Earth World continued to expand, contact with the human world was only a matter of time.
To ensure that these powerful subordinates and the intelligent creatures he would conquer in the future could communicate smoothly with humans and integrate better into the power structure he was building, learning human language was imperative.
He immediately opened the subordinate perspective, intending to contact Wang Yufei and have him recruit a few subordinates to work underground.
As soon as he opened the subordinate perspective, Zhou Qi felt a strange sensation coming from below him. Controlling Wang Yufei's body to look down, he saw a fair and delicate body beneath him.
As if sensing something, the delicate body below, with a flushed face, even looked up flirtatiously at Wang Yufei, who was being controlled by Zhou Qi, as if wondering why he had suddenly stopped moving.
Immediately, Zhou Qi's old face darkened. He silently exited the subordinate perspective, took a deep breath, and thought, 'Good heavens, this Wang Yufei really knows how to enjoy himself.'
After a moment, Zhou Qi calmed down and continued to communicate with Wang Yufei through the subordinate perspective. At this time, Wang Yufei had finished everything and was sitting in the office of the White Snake Mountain Insect Farm.
Feeling Zhou Qi's presence, he softly called out 'Master'. Both of them tacitly avoided mentioning what had just happened. Zhou Qi informed Wang Yufei of his idea and asked if there were any remaining slots for recruiting subordinates.
"Master, to establish connections within the province over the past two days, all the slots have been used up," Wang Yufei said softly.
Zhou Qi frowned. Currently, there were only 8 slots in the animal enhancement section: one human Wang Yufei, one Lizardmen Moga Luo, three Tai Cang Dragons, one Bat Snake Beast, and one Yi Serpent Person Leader You Long, totaling 7 used, with one remaining.
Using the animal enhancement slot to enhance human subordinates was too low in cost-effectiveness. Zhou Qi pondered for a moment, planning to try and see if he could combine and enhance a parasite that could control the brains of intelligent creatures.
Thinking of this, Zhou Qi issued instructions to Wang Yufei and Moga Luo, telling them to simultaneously search for insects with similar abilities in reality and the Heart of the Earth World.
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Zhou Qi, with many considerations for the future layout of the Heart of the Earth World in mind, walked steadily towards the station of the Fifth-Order Yi Serpent Person You Long.
Along the way, the Six-Tier Spiked Horned Tyrant Insects, under the command of Wu Ka, were busily expanding the Geocentric Base.
Huge stones were easily lifted, transported, and piled up, held by their powerful mandibles.
The rising dust, illuminated by the stones emitting strange light, was like golden mist, adding a touch of mystery to this busy scene.
The newly expanded area gradually took shape, with tall and thick city walls forming little by little. The walls were riddled with pre-reserved holes for defense, like vigilant eyes, constantly watching the movements outside.
These Spiked Horned Tyrant Insects were like well-trained infrastructure fanatics; every movement was fluid, and the entire construction site was orderly, showcasing the powerful momentum of Zhou Qi's forces' vigorous development and continuous expansion.
Before long, Zhou Qi arrived at the garrison of the Yi Serpent Person subordinates.
This area was located deeper within the Geocentric Base, occupying a uniquely advantageous position.
Behind them was an incredibly solid rock wall, like a natural barrier, providing them with ample security. The view ahead was broad and open, allowing them to see every movement around the base, making it easy to detect potential dangers at any time.
Simple yet practical fences were built around the area using large stones and strange plant vines.
The surfaces of these stones had unique textures, shimmering with a mysterious luster under the faint light.
And those plant vines, tough in texture, intertwined and entwined, forming a natural defense line. They not only provided a certain degree of defense but also added a sense of natural vitality to this area.
You Long saw Zhou Qi approaching from afar and immediately stepped forward quickly with a respectful expression, kneeling on one knee, her body slightly leaning forward, her three blood-red eyes full of awe: "Master, you have come."
Her voice was low and hoarse, yet it carried an indescribable loyalty and fervor.
Zhou Qi slightly raised his hand and looked at You Long, who was still much taller than him even kneeling on one knee. His head was just level with her milky white chest. Recalling the scene he saw at Wang Yufei's place, Zhou Qi involuntarily stiffened.
Zhou Qi then awkwardly bowed slightly, signaling You Long to rise, his gaze gentle but with a hint of scrutiny: "You Long, I've come to have a good talk with you. First, tell me in detail, how strong was the enemy force that destroyed your previous tribe?"
His eyes revealed concern and importance as he looked at You Long seriously, trying to gain more understanding of the Heart of the Earth World from her account.
But his eyes instinctively glanced at that breathtakingly large sight, and he couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
"Damn Wang Yufei, it's all your fault," Zhou Qi cursed inwardly.