Free Web NovelChapter 930: Chapter 539: Antipus Feasts Heartily
Shen Sui suddenly became serious.
It’s crucial to know that within the Broken Realm, there are many strong and terrifying creatures, and if any of them successfully invade, it could pose a significant threat to the entire world.
Shen Sui originally thought that his first encounter with creatures other than the Boundary-breaking Worms within the Broken Realm would be when Alice completed her journey in the Shipgirl World and headed to the Dragon Princess World. However, to his surprise, it was actually Qishala who first encountered these creatures.
As the Star Abyss White Dragon capable of roaming the Broken Realm, Qishala was more acutely aware of the terrifying nature of these creatures than anyone else.
Some of the powerful creatures in the Broken Realm were ones that even Qishala had to avoid.
Of course, the strongest creature from the Broken Realm stood right next to her, gleefully fighting over a roasted lamb leg with Mitole.
Shen Sui quickly reviewed all subsequent details.
Based on Antipus’s behavior, the creatures invading this world were far more terrifying and bizarre than those the Dragon Princesses had encountered.
While the latter were also formidable, they weren’t entirely unbeatable, and the stronger Dragon Princesses could still face off against the invaders’ powerful ones.
But the creatures of this world were different.
They were parasitic beings akin to Parasite Beasts, yet even more terrifying and powerful.
The Saint’s Favored that Mitole encountered were not even their hosts, merely modified individuals.
When Shen Sui accessed the interface, Qishala was guiding Mitole and the group to the core stronghold of these Saint’s Favored.
This wasn’t Qishala’s main task; she only needed to recover all the Parasite Beasts belonging to her master. Yet, with such a significant event before her, Qishala couldn’t possibly ignore it.
It wasn’t that she was particularly noble, yearning to save the world; rather, by getting involved in such a major event, she might unlock some useful Life Cards for her master.
Qishala, I’m truly touched to tears.
Shen Sui was extremely moved.
However, the brutal battle Qishala imagined did not occur.
They did encounter locals resurrected by the Broken Realm creatures, but before Qishala and Mitole, these invaders were simply insignificant, dealt with elegantly.
Though the battle dragged on a bit, there wasn’t much of a noticeable difference.
[Still, Qishala dared not relax even a bit.]
[Since they entered this area, a terrifying gaze had been watching them.]
[Finally, when Qishala set foot in the stronghold of these Saint’s Favored, this gaze turned into a terrifying pressure.]
[In the next moment, Qishala felt like an invisible hand grabbed her and, akin to a ragdoll, flung her against a wall.]
[While Qishala’s physical strength prevented injury, this terrifying power was something she’d only seen in the Main Gods.]
[It seemed Mitole was similarly assaulted.]
[Yet Mitole managed to ward off the attack using her Divinity.]
["Hehehe! You qualify!" a sinister and magnetic voice emanated from the shadows.]
[A middle-aged man strolled into view before the group.]
[His expression was stiff, his body emitting a bizarre aura.]
[As soon as he appeared, Qishala’s instincts began screaming, urging her to flee immediately.]
[Someone with such power surely was the leader of this batch of Broken Realm creatures.]
[Qishala, without hesitation, prepared to forcibly open a spatial channel using the Origin Power of the Star Abyss White Dragon.]
[Yet she suddenly realized that the ability she’d always relied on failed her at this critical moment.]
["I won’t allow you to escape," the middle-aged man said, licking his lips. "Such fine bodies! You will become my perfect vessel!"]
Shen Sui wrinkled his nose in disgust.
No matter where this guy came from or how noble his identity was, when he uttered those words, he was already dead.
[Crack.]
[Drip.]
[Blood flowed from the man’s neck; above it, his head had disappeared.]
[Antipus, holding the man’s head, wiggled his bottom excitedly.]
[Below the man’s head, where the spine should have been, there was now a writhing black shadow.]
[This shadow, emanating a terrifying aura, was undeniably the figure who had just overwhelmed Qishala and Mitole.]
[The shadow screeched in terror: "Who! Who are you! Bastard! Let go of me!"]
[But Antipus ignored the screaming creature, already jumping her "insect dance," joyfully and freely moving many pairs of legs like a gleeful jumping bug.]
[Ding! You’ve gained a Spell Card: Antipus’s Delicious Melody]
[Clearly, Antipus was thoroughly pleased with this meal.]
[Suddenly, noticing Qishala and Mitole’s gaze, seemingly worried they might take her food, Antipus happily bit off the man’s head, then stuffed the howling black mass into her mouth.]
[Slurp.]
[Like slurping noodles, she devoured this terrifying Broken Realm creature.]
[Having done all this, she looked innocently at Qishala.]
[The little insect, with a bulging mouth, pretended as if she hadn’t sneaked a bite.]
[Ding! You’ve gained a Spell Card: Insect Lady Guards Food]
["Uh... well..." Qishala was stunned for a while, then slowly began to speak, "So, what on earth is this?"]
[Antipus tilted her head, seemingly puzzled by Qishala’s question.]
[After a few seconds of pondering, she finally understood Qishala’s inquiry.]
[(Hold on a moment, I haven’t completely tasted it yet.)]
[Receiving this shared Spirit signal from Antipus, Qishala wasn’t sure how to respond.]
[Was this thing really identified by taste?]
["So... how does it taste?" Qishala inexplicably asked.]
Oh goodness, Qishala was truly stunned by Antipus’s behavior; she wouldn’t have asked such a question before.
[(A bit bland, and a tad fishy...)]
[(But it’s rich in energy, a very high-quality food!)] The little insect lady cheerfully commented.
After a pause, she seemed to worry that Qishala would covet the food in her mouth, adding: [(But I’ve already eaten it all!ヽ●*´∀`*●ﾉ)]
Using Spirit signals allows for emoticons, eh?
Shen Sui, reading Antipus’s added notes, could only comment dryly.
[Having consumed the food, Antipus scratched her head, pondering what familiar flavor this represented among Broken Realm creatures.]
[At last, Antipus concluded: (It’s a Deceitful Monster! A Deceitful Monster from the Broken Realm! A delicious little snack.)]
Well, only Antipus could casually refer to something capable of overpowering Qishala and Mitole as a "little snack."
From Antipus’s subsequent insights, Shen Sui pieced together the origin of these Boundary Breakers.
They were akin to parasites within the Broken Realm, surviving by infesting other Broken Realm creatures.
Though not weak themselves, they needed powerful hosts to truly wield their strength.
[Antipus smacked her lips, thoroughly satisfied with this recent meal.]
[She wasn’t quite done, blinking as she looked for more food.]
[Knowing there were more of her favorite edibles nearby, Antipus’s enthusiasm skyrocketed, and she began to act even more fervently than Qishala.]
[In mere minutes, Antipus had swept the area clean of Boundary Breakers.]
[(There’s more on the plateau! There’s more on the plateau! Let’s go there.) Antipus chirped happily.]
[She hadn’t had her fill yet.]
