Lu Mo has never been concerned about advancing in ranks.
This worries the system to no end. It has never seen such a passive host before.
In the past, the hosts were all ambitious and persevering. One host, in particular, remains fresh in the system’s memory. In a world of cultivation, that host cultivated Qi at the age of seven, established a foundation at nine, quickly formed a Golden Core at eighteen, and then advanced to Nascent Soul in fifty years, Divine Transformation in eighty years, and shattered the void to ascend after one hundred years—
The system only exchanged three sentences with that host in one hundred years.
[Hello, I am your system.]
[These are your mission list and strategy guide.]
[Congratulations on ascending, host.]
…
If it were Lu Mo instead, he probably wouldn’t be able to leave the beginner village even if he lived to old age.
Lu Mo expressed his opposition to this: [I hope you can understand that I will become a noble A-rank male zerg within two months.]
[That’s great!] The system emphasized, if it were a person, it would definitely have a flat expression. [Do you know how many ranks there are above A-rank?]
Lu Mo calmly asked, [Tell me.]
The system listed them one by one, [Above A-rank is S-rank, and you think S-rank is the top? There’s also SS-rank, SSS-rank, oh my, just thinking about it makes me want to collapse!]
[You’re getting things mixed up,]Lu Mo clicked his tongue. [What’s the use of SSS-rank? It will deduct my scum value.]
[But advancing comes with great rewards.] The system said mysteriously, [Aren’t you curious? With your tendency to play gacha, you’re sure to get something good.]
Lu Mo: “…”
He actually felt a hint of excitement.
Seizing the opportunity, the system urged, [Why hesitate? We have a perfect chance right in front of us!]
Its voice was so passionate and at the same time, more impassioned background music played in Lu Mo’s mind—
Lu Mo couldn’t help but feel nervous. [What opportunity?]
[To… kill… the… Queen… zerg!]
Lu Mo: “…”
Shut up.
The system complained discontentedly, [What kind of attitude is this? I warn you, if you want to get close to the zerg queen, this is your only chance. If you miss this opportunity, there won’t be another one!]
Lu Mo suddenly realized.
Although the system is always noisy, it rarely talks as incessantly as today, comparing and nagging non-stop. It made his head spin.
So, this was the purpose.
Lu Mo casually replied, [Alright, alright, I will consider your opinion. Now let me take a good look at the scene.]
Upon hearing this, the system immediately exclaimed happily, [Hehe, you finally understand.]
[Yes, yes, yes, that’s right, exactly.]
Lu Mo sat on the viewing platform. The zerg race truly was a straightforward and brutal species. Even the most important divine grace ceremony was so unpretentious.
There could only be one winner, and the rules were very simple.
Whoever remained standing in the arena at the end was the winner.
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After all, it was an opportunity to showcase oneself! What if they caught the attention of a high-rank male zerg? No one could say for sure.
Many female zergs came to the divine grace ceremony with this mindset.
Lu Mo looked around. It was a circular arena resembling ancient Roman colosseums but could accommodate tens of thousands of spectators.
The other seats were open-air, but the area where Lu Mo was located was specifically reserved for high-rank male zergs. It was a small space enclosed by sturdy glass, isolating the deafening cheers from the outside.
Occasionally, female zergs would turn their heads secretly and use their keen eyesight to peer into this area.
The male zerg with black hair and green eyes had a cold expression as he sat on a bench, crossing his long legs. He held a white cup in his hand, from which steam rose.
He took a sip.
The male zerg calmly placed the cup on the side table, his eyebrows furrowing.
He seemed very displeased.
At that moment, the cheers in the arena suddenly reached a new height, almost flipping the arena over!
A tall figure appeared in the arena.
He was dressed in a black military uniform, wearing white gloves. His distinctive silver hair and red eyes immediately revealed his identity—
Commander of the Third Legion.
Ling.
“What the fuck! I can actually see him this year! Am I dreaming or what?”
“What… isn’t he famously a loner?”
“Are you living under a rock? He’s been married for so long!”
Amidst the cheers of the crowd, the silver-haired female zerg turned his head towards a certain direction, slowly removing his military cap and placing it upside down on his chest.
He slightly bowed, performing a salute. It was the oldest and most honorable etiquette in the zerg race.
I offer all victories to you.
I offer all love to you.
I will fight for you.
As he made this gesture, the sound in the arena surged like turbulent waves, one wave after another, higher than the previous one, layer upon layer, dizzying everyone.
However, among the audience, anyone familiar with Ling didn’t scream. Instead, they gasped in astonishment.
Huh?
Damn it! You’re actually this kind of female zerg!
In the glass room, the black-haired male zerg showed no emotional fluctuations on his face, maintaining his usual indifferent demeanor. But upon careful observation, one would notice that his ears were tinged with a faint pink color. His shimmering green eyes were unpredictable.
He picked up the porcelain cup emitting hot steam and continued to drink, one sip after another.
However, his movements carried a hint of stiffness, as if to conceal the turbulence in his heart. Perhaps even he didn’t know what he was doing.
…
Ling stood up straight, putting his military cap back on before turning his gaze towards his opponent.
He looked somewhat familiar…
The opponent was panting lightly. Although he was a B-rank female zerg, from the previous battles, it was evident that he possessed extensive combat experience, even defeating many A-rank female zergs.
“I heard you’re very formidable. It’s great to have the opportunity to fight you.” The female zerg’s eyes sparkled. “My name is Hui Yu, and I challenge you here!”
Ling still couldn’t recall where that sense of familiarity came from.
He drew a slender blade from his waist and nodded. “Ling.”
“But you don’t need to remember it too much,” Ling grinned. “I’ve caused too much trouble, and people curse me so often that I sneeze. So, I don’t like giving out my name.”
The glistening blade emitted a cold light under the sunlight—
—
Countless ball-shaped cameras floated in the air, broadcasting this cold light to the entire zerg race. Wherever the signal reached, it could be seen.
Of course, this included the esteemed zerg emperor sitting on his throne, standing at the pinnacle of the zerg race.
He stood in front of a tightly closed stone door, his expression very grim.
If he could, he really wouldn’t want to be in this place…
“Your Majesty…”
The zerg emperor closed his eyes and let out a deep sigh. “Everyone, step back.”
“Yes.”
Only after all his attendants had left did the zerg emperor extend his hand and forcefully push open the heavy stone door.
With a heavy creak, the stone door opened slightly.
Thick mist billowed out from the crack, carrying a sweet fragrance that swayed the minds of every zerg.
The zerg Emperor’s expression grew even grimmer as he pushed open the door, revealing everything inside.
Sunlight seeped through the painted glass windows, casting colorful rays on the ground.
A gigantic white statue stood in the center, towering seven to eight meters high. The statue possessed a beautiful countenance, with slightly closed eyes, an expression so pure and compassionate.
This was the statue of the zerg queen, revered and loved by every zerg.
In front of the statue, there was an enormous bath, and the thick mist that permeated the air emanated from it. Vaguely, one could see the figure of a delicate and slender being within the mist.
The zerg emperor closed the door and slowly approached the edge of the bath, kneeling on one knee.
“Supreme and Revered One, why have you summoned me? What is the matter?”
Splash…
Splash…
Accompanied by the sound of water, the faint silhouette in the mist pushed aside the fog, becoming clearer.
“Oh, my dear zerg Emperor…” A ethereal voice echoed, capable of making anyone who heard it shed tears.
A slender and beautiful hand emerged from the mist, and sparkling water droplets fell from the fair and delicate skin, creating tiny splashes on the ground.
This hand, resembling a work of art, gently rested on the zerg Emperor’s shoulder.
The zerg Emperor’s face contorted in unbearable disgust, as if something extremely repulsive had wrapped around him.
From within the mist, a face identical to the statue appeared in front of the zerg Emperor. However, this face lacked any trace of sanctity and was instead filled with the most nauseating greed.
He opened his mouth, his voice filled with uncontrollable desire.
“It has been three years since I last tasted the flesh of a high-ranking male zerg.”
The zerg queen tilted his head, to a terrifying extent, as if his neck had snapped. His beautiful eyes stared straight at the zerg Emperor. “I’m so hungry, my dear Zhu Bian, look… ”
He slightly moved his arm, and that beautiful arm, after leaving the bath for a while, lost its previous radiance. Like a long-neglected statue, it cracked, revealing marks.
“I need fresh flesh and blood, or I will be drained.”
The zerg emperor closed his eyes and whispered, “Please bear with it. A-grade male zergs are not so easy to obtain.”
“What do I care?!” The zerg queen roared, his face contorted in anger. “I have kept my promise. You… as long as you are alive, you will always be the only zerg emperor I acknowledge. I have done it! And what about you? You can’t even obtain a single male zerg, and you want me to bestow my blessings on those lower zergs every year!”
His emotions could turn extremely manic in a split second.
But it would only last for an instant before changing into a different expression.
“My demands aren’t high…” The zerg queen pouted, sounding somewhat aggrieved. “Now, in that arena, aren’t there plenty of male zergs? Just catch one casually.”
He drew a circle in the air, as if it were a mirror, gradually reflecting the situation in the arena.
“Look, there are so many male zergs here… huh?”
In the mirror, a black-haired male zerg with green eyes caught the zerg queen’s attention. As he continued to watch, his eyes widened, and a bloody desire gradually seeped into his gaze. “Hmm… this one…”
“This one won’t do!” The zerg emperor instinctively shouted.
“…”
The zerg queen slowly turned his head, squinting his eyes. “What did you say?”
The zerg emperor pursed his lips.
Only Lu Mo won’t do.
All his hopes for advancement were placed on that Klein zerg. If Lu Mo died, the Klein zerg would die as well due to the blood covenant!
A despairing Ling would be useful, but if the Klein zerg died, all his hopes would be severed.
“Please, choose another male zerg,” the zerg emperor pleaded.
The zerg queen stared fiercely at the zerg Emperor, his stubborn appearance resembling a child who couldn’t get what he wanted, unreservedly revealing his anger.
Just when the zerg emperor thought the zerg queen would erupt in anger, the zerg queen suddenly burst into laughter.
“Fine, I promise you.”
“But let’s consider that male zerg outside the door as a substitute, alright?”
The zerg emperor lowered his gaze and said, “Okay.”
A trace of ferocity flashed through his murky eyes.
The zerg emperor pushed open the door, revealing a gentle smile on his face as he said, “Song Jianshu, why have you come?”
The black-haired, black-eyed male zerg quickly stood up.
Compared to before, he appeared much more haggard, looking disheveled and completely unlike an A-grade male zerg.
“Your Majesty!”
Author’s Note: I’m stuck…
oof. The MTL version showed this part a bit and even with the iffy translation I felt cold af.
The zerg queen will eat Song Jianshu???
That’s what I thought too 🫣
Thank you for the chapter!
Guess there’s a good reason to kill the Zerg queen now?
Thank you for the update ❤️
Wow! 😳 this new info is crazy! Lu Mo might really need to kill the Queen Zerg 🤣 (I’m looking forward to it!)
Lol i feel so bad for Lu Mo. He won’t get any scum value for killing the Zerg queen either😂😂
That’s what I thought too 😂😂
Song Jiashu will be gone, let us rejoice!
Wow, new infos changes a lot of things!
Thank You for the new chapter（*’∀’人）♥
Queenie needs a bite…lmao! Guess that means this is Zerg-eat-Zerg now…hahahahaha. Thanks for the update 🤣❤️🤣❤️😳
Is the zerg queen is intentionally keeping the male birth-rate down? Also eating males to keep his power by absorbing their spiritual strength or something? Cause that’s the vibes I’m getting right now… Also I thought the emperor had feelings for Ling, but I guess I misinterpreted that haha
Lmao. The emperor had no feelings for Ling. He needed Ling’s Klein race traits by eating Ling’s blood- flesh to level up the Emperor’s power and to live longer. ( and maybe not be influenced by the queen)
I’m realizing that now, but it’s been awhile since I read the part where the emperor was introduced… I knew that he was obsessed w/ him cause he was a Klein zerg but couldn’t remember if there was also ‘romantic’ feelings involved lol
Zerg queen is a zerg-eater?!!!!!
Oh no…
At least here is the reason to usurp the queen
Thank you for the update, I am always delighted to read it.
Idk but I think this hui yu already appeared before. But I don’t remember 😣,when I did make glossary it didn’t matter,but when i didn’t somehow I need it 😣
I think when Lu Mo was playing as a referee we were introduced to Hui yu