Not only was it more difficult for the termites to advance a grade than to ascend to the heavens, but it was the same for other insects.
Because it was so difficult, the standard for the Insect Master Association to recognize a prospective Insect Master was possession of a Grade Two insect that could be commanded by its master.
Qin Niu watched the last strong soldier ant, silently praying in his heart, "Oh Lord, let me keep this one!"
Perhaps his prayer worked. After the strong soldier ant's abdomen swelled to its limits, it did not explode but slowly stabilized.
Qin Niu waited for a full half hour, and when it still did not explode, he heaved a sigh of relief.
He had Fourth carefully carry it into the nest.
"Ant Queen, come out now!"
Qin Niu called the Ant Queen out.
Then he took Fourth, over twenty worker ants, six ordinary soldier ants, and six Swift Ants to the location of the Ancient Banyan Tree.
