Previously on Swarming the Gods
The elder turned to see the destruction with wide eyes, which was the worse decision he had made leaving him completely open for the next action made by his enemy as an inhuman pair of arms wrapped around his torso while the same voice from before added.
"And this is my present to you!"
"Ah, shit...!"
The elder muttered under his breath.
As a second later, a bright like enveloped the man before a loud BOOOOOOOOMM was heard.
Still filled with anger, bane ordered to begin the attack as he wanted to make their name to match what it's saying as he really wanted to burn that clan completely!
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Seeing the destruction that was brought everyone from the burning heaven clan was speechless and the clan master, the latter was the one the seemed more lifeless due to the fact that he had lost their home to an unknown variant, and he was unable to do anything!
Hell, even the defensive formation that was set up was useless now!
So all that he can do is is watch their home go up in flames...
His father, the grand clan master, held him close, and one of the other elders held the gravely injured Fen Moran.
The grand clan master's name is Fen Yijue.
He was a realm higher than his son.
However, he cared more for the current survivors than those that were doomed to die and were now burning in their former homes.
Since those of the survivors weren't of his blood, he didn't care for the dying members that pleaded to be saved as the flames consumed them somewhat ironic considering their name.
He gave the figure that glared at them a solemn look while hundreds more of those bizarre monsters were coming out attacking what was left of their now 'burning' home.
The beasts growled hungrily hoping for their flesh and to battle them even if the old man was too strong for them in cultivation terms.
But Yijue had a clear mind and knew when to pull back ESPECIALLY when their current enemy showed their incredible means of destroying the sect.
Thus the old man spat on the ground before ordering his people to leave as his first plan was to reach a branch of the black moon merchant guild, so that they may have a chance to start over before some of their enemies decide to pick at what they have left, as well as get some help from the heavenly sword villa.
Meanwhile, back at the ground near the sect that was burning to the ground, one particular individual was not happy about their departure!
Adrestia attempted to give chase, In a fit of anger, only to get grabbed by Bane by one of her feet which caused her to come crashing down face first!
A heated complaint was heard as the woman's face looked monstrous from her building fury.
"what was that for!? I would've gotten some more of those old bastards!"
Bane rolled his eyes as his bald head shined from the flames, slightly blinding the noisy woman.
He then scolded Adrestia while suppressing her with his own might to remind the zerg woman of her feeble strength.
"with your puny strength? please, that man leading them would've smacked you away like a fly! you need to gather more power before having that chance!"
Adrestia grumbled on the ground, already regaining herself, while pushing her fingers together she knew as well that, she might have gotten a little cocky, reckless and daring due to the newfound strength that was given to her.
But the source of her suffering was right there within reach, so why wouldn't she try to get another?
As for her current power, after being treated as a weakling and trash for so long, who wouldn't want to show it off and use it?
Primarily to repay the ones that had helped her in the darkest of times.
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With Adrestia now consuming the 'prey' she had killed earlier to build up her strength, Bane ordered his minions to gather the nutrients left by the bodies of the fallen enemies, can't waste their 'generosity' now, can he?
Big Ol' Xifo was sulking that it wasn't able to fight that warrior from before.
Still, at the same time, it was happy that he survived by being escorted by one of the elders, this complicated emotion confused it, which is why it settled itself down chowing down on a charred leg.
The zergs were having quite a good time as the more they ate, the more they understood the cultivation of this world, making them gradually break through each level with every carcass they ate.
The more they grew, the overall strength and power their hive would gain!
The majority of it goes to the queen when they are near her if not it always goes to the highest in command and thanks to one corpse being of the sky profound realm Bane is nearing the next realm which is the earth round realm he just needs more bodies or to eat another himself.
However, the words of their leader made the moment that should be joyous turn serious.
"We should return soon! I have been getting a strange feeling that something will happen soon!"
Seeing Bane's serious look compared to his usually ferocious or playful look, something must be wrong then.
A few hours before the burning heaven sect was attacked for the third time.
In the forest, quite some distance away from the recently made hive, the young girl that was converted personally by the queen was hunting some beasts to gain more strength from what she had seen from the other zergs that hunted.
What they didn't realize was that due to not being connected to the hive mentally Alissa already had planned on recycling them as they were just ticking bombs, however, due to her memories of being a human previously this bought them a little bit of time.
The young girl that was leading this group was the very girl that Alissa provided a chance at revenge she was leading a group of 10 converted Cultivators stalking a pack of wolves.
They assigned her as the leader since the group hoped to get on her good side to get more benefits later from the hive, you know the typical stuff unbeknownst to them that she wanted to leave, she wanted to see the world!
But first, she wanted power no matter how she got it.
They finally caught up to a pack of gale wolves. These beasts were known for their speed but lacked in the power and defense department.
The Girl signaled the group to surround the wolves via signs from what Lunar and Thane taught them since they weren't trusted or more like they, themselves, didn't open up their minds to the hive they had to learn the old fashion way. It was evident that the zergs around them did not trust them with more critical information; however, they were allowed to move around.
This group happened to sneak out due to greed for power and due to how restricted their actions were in the hive.
The only boons that they received from being converted were reaching the Mid-stage Nascent profound realm, and the powered down zerg carapace as well as a bone weapon that is a few levels stronger than them.
Their leader signaled the start of the attack bringing the bone weapons down quickly, claiming the lives of the beasts.
The group was proud and happy that they received a chance to get this much strength; however, their minds remained closed to the hive rendering most of their real gifts inactive.
They began collecting their spoils as they were filled with glee; they didn't even know about the innate ability to devour, thus failing to make full use of this opportunity.
Some time had passed, and the carcasses of the wolves were picked clean, while things seemed excellent and peaceful a large figure had arrived above them before it felt like a mountain was put on their backs.
This figure With a height that reached a hundred feet and an entire body scarlet-red, like red-hot steel, its enormous wings and tail lit with a blazing fire. Its two scarlet-red eyes were full of prestige, and it asked full of arrogance.
"So tell me human cubs will you take me to the source of the scent I smell? Or do I have to settle with eating you and finding it myself?"