Chapter 865: The Terrifying Insect Ancestor

The Myriad Mountains.

Surrounded by mountains, in the Ancient Saint Realm, Lingtian Sect could only be considered a minor sect.

The sect master of Lingtian Sect was a member of the Spirit Clan, who had ascended from the lower realm. Through a stroke of fortune, he was saved by a powerful figure, escaping the clutches of the Ancient Clan. Later, after achieving cultivation success, he established his own sect, Lingtian Sect, to provide a haven for the Spirit Clan.

Countless members of the Spirit Clan were enslaved by the Giant Shark Clan. The ultimate mission of Lingtian Sect was to rescue those Spirit Clan members.

Thus, every disciple, after attaining cultivation success, would go there to rescue their fellow Spirit Clan members. However, this was not a mandatory task, nor did it come with any requirements. For the sect, saving even one was worthwhile.

Over the past few centuries, several thousand Spirit Clan members had been rescued from there, but countless others had fallen in that place.

The Giant Shark Clan, as one of the ten ancient ferocious beast clans, possessed formidable strength that far surpassed theirs.

But today, Lingtian Sect faced an unprecedented crisis.

On this day, the weather was fine. Within the Myriad Mountains, the disciples of Lingtian Sect were going about their daily cultivation and rest when suddenly, a great mountain rumbled and rose.

A fissure burst open, and from it emerged countless monsters.

These monsters were not humanoid but insect-like, with many legs and many heads, their bodies clad in heavy armor.

This armor was extremely hard, and ordinary martial arts techniques could not harm it.

Especially the leader of these insects, who was incredibly powerful, commanding countless insects. Even the sect master of Lingtian Sect was no match for it.

At this moment, outside Lingtian Sect, densely packed insects were screeching.

The disciples of Lingtian Sect were powerless against these insects. The insects' abilities were bizarre; some could cause whole-body decay with a touch of their poisonous mist, and even if one had abundant magical power forming a protective aura, it was useless.

Lingtian Sect Master Ling Tianzi went alone to slay the insect leader but had an arm cruelly bitten off.

Ling Tianzi was at the eighth level of the Divine Heaven Realm and could normally regenerate lost limbs, but at the site of the severed arm, a mysterious toxin constantly eroded, preventing regeneration.

Moreover, the toxin continuously eroded his magical power. If he did not resist, even his divine elixir would be corroded.

"Squeak, squeak..."

Countless giant, mountain-sized insects surrounded Lingtian Sect.

At this moment, a light barrier enveloped Lingtian Sect, rippling constantly as if it could shatter at any moment.

This was the sect's protective formation, but it could not hold out much longer.

"I have notified the disciples training outside not to return. Where did these demons come from? How can they be so powerful?" Ling Tianzi's expression was grave, and he saw no hope.

Looking up, each demon was as large as a mountain, truly terrifying.

"I never expected that any race from the Myriad Races would dare to set up camp on our insect territory. Truly seeking death." Voices came from the insects, as if they were very familiar with the Myriad Races.

"Sect Master, what should we do now?" The elders of Lingtian Sect asked with grave expressions.

Those terrifying insects had caught them off guard, and before they could react, many disciples had already been killed or wounded.

Now they were trapped in the main hall, and the surrounding areas had already fallen.

Ling Tianzi did not speak, but his deep expression said it all.

Today, Lingtian Sect would likely be destroyed, but as long as its legacy remained, its spirit would not vanish.

Ling Tianzi waved his hand, signaling the disciples to step aside. Then he stood beneath the barrier and looked at the monsters. "What race are you? Why are you attacking our Lingtian Sect?"

"Squeak, squeak..."

The insects did not speak, but their antennae waved, producing chilling sounds. Then the insects blocking Lingtian Sect parted, and the one that had bitten off Ling Tianzi's arm appeared.

That insect's body was not very large, standing upright between heaven and earth. Eight antennae swayed in the air, and on its face, eight green eyes gleamed with ferocity.

"Squeak, squeak. The Spirit Clan—I haven't tasted them in tens of thousands of years." The Insect Ancestor spoke human language, but its voice was icy and chilling.

"Your Spirit Clan flavor brings back memories. Long, long ago, there was another Spirit Clan member who, not knowing his place, tried to kill me, the Insect Ancestor. Unfortunately, he ended up being devoured by me."

"Oh, I still remember that Spirit Clan member's name—Spirit King Emperor."

"Squeak, squeak. That guy was much stronger than you."

Upon hearing this, Ling Tianzi's face tightened, revealing shock, as if he couldn't believe it.

At this moment, the Insect Ancestor continued, "Oh, right. Your bloodline is very similar to that of Spirit King Emperor. Could Spirit King Emperor be your ancestor?"

"Yes, he must be your ancestor."

"Unfortunately, you don't even have half the strength of your ancestor."

Suddenly, the Insect Ancestor's body began to change. Its ugly form dissipated, transforming into a dignified middle-aged man.

"Ancestor..."

Seeing this middle-aged man, Ling Tianzi muttered in astonishment, then his expression changed. No, this was not the ancestor.

"Squeak, squeak... I have devoured countless beings, and all their memories are stored within me."

The middle-aged man let out a sinister laugh, then transformed back into its original ugly form.

The insect race was the most terrifying race in all realms. The Ancient Saint Realm had sealed them off, preventing their ascension.

But due to their bloodthirsty nature, their own territory could no longer satisfy them. They then waged war across the realms, destroying countless races.

Now that the barrier had opened, the insect race descended upon the Ancient Saint Realm, devouring the Myriad Races with absolute dominance.

This was an agreement between the insect race and the Ancient Clan.

The realms had opened several times, and the insect race had descended several times.

For the Myriad Races, they not only had to contend with the will of the Ancient Clan but also with the terrifying insect race.

Spirit King Emperor was a peerless powerhouse from the last opening of the realms, but he ultimately fell to the Insect Ancestor's jaws.

"Beings of the Spirit Clan, surrender. Do you really think this barrier can protect you? What a foolish dream."

The Insect Ancestor gently touched the barrier with one of its sharp antennae.

Crack!

In an instant, the barrier shattered, and Lingtian Sect was completely exposed.

"How is this possible?"

Ling Tianzi stared at this scene, his mind reeling, as if he couldn't believe it all.