Now that the alley was cleared, Michael and the others had a much easier time moving through the settlement.
But instead of randomly moving through the settlement without a goal, Michael channeled more energy into the Elemental Empress' taming bond. He replenished her energy while continuing to extract the energy from the surroundings via the Dome of Extraction.
In the meantime, the Golden Stinger Wasp marked the Elemental Empress once again. After the Empress was marked, the Golden Stinger Wasp shot higher into the air to fly above the buildings.