The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3326 - 3321: Seeing Bao Lu_1

Yang Chen observed the Insect Race as they talked and argued, his mind swirling with bewilderment.

He remained unaware that prior to stepping onto the Ice and Fire Star, no reports had come to him about the Insect Race dwelling there.

This fact revealed how the Insect Race's presence was concealed from human awareness.

Yang Chen felt baffled, struggling to unravel the mystery.

Yet he stayed patient, believing that the true source of all this hinged on Heng Ye's choices.

The Insect Race's stance toward Heng Ye shifted dramatically from early antagonism to calm acceptance, drawing him further into the desolate wilderness.

Unbeknownst to them, Yang Chen trailed secretly in their wake, slipping along without detection.

In this way, the Insect Race guided Heng Ye toward a vast crater in the earth.

Peering into the utterly dark abyss, its depths impossible to fathom, Heng Ye descended under the Insect Race's lead without a second thought.

As the Insect Race vanished below, Yang Chen grew wary. Still, relying on his mastery of spacetime, the chasm posed no real obstacle. He merged into the spacetime flow discreetly before materializing where Heng Ye had touched down.

Down in the pit's base lay a passageway. Stepping through revealed swarms of insects coating every surface—walls, ground, all around.

These creatures crawled and twisted, their noises blending into a repulsive chorus that grated on the ears and sickened the sight.

Heng Ye appeared composed on the surface, yet a flicker of dread lingered in his gaze.

Yang Chen trailed behind, scanning the area carefully. He sensed distinctly that within this cavern's heart pulsed a tremendously potent Qi, which marked the place as truly remarkable.

"This Qi feels off," Yang Chen whispered to himself.

Deeper they ventured, and the insect numbers thinned out. Those that persisted showed far greater evolution and might compared to the earlier ones.

Near the edges, most Insect Race members hovered below Realmless in cultivation.

Yet the deeper they delved, the more boundaryless-cultivation insects emerged. Even further in, traces appeared of insects reaching the Heavenly Separation Insect Clan level.

"To think this wasteland harbors such formidable Insect Race power..." Yang Chen's brow furrowed.

Yang Chen now detected over a dozen Heavenly Separation Insect Clan members. Their collective fighting strength nearly matched the current Ice and Fire Heavenly Phoenix Royal Clan's might.

Thus, the group reached the cavern's conclusion.

Entering the deepest chamber, Yang Chen concealed himself in the darkness, watching silently.

"Seventeen Heavenly Separation Insect Clan insects, with others lurking unseen. Plus hordes of Boundaryless Insect Race and Great Ascension Insect Race. Such formidable might," Yang Chen marveled inwardly.

Yet what captured his interest most wasn't the additional Heavenly Separation Insect Clan insects, but a woman seated centrally, her features alluring and refined.

She appeared cute and delicately beautiful at first look, yet she radiated the identical Qi as the surrounding Insect Race beings. Clearly, the others held her in high reverence, suggesting she belonged to the Insect Race too—likely the Insect Mother they'd referenced before.

"So she's the Insect Mother at Heavenly Separation cultivation..." Yang Chen pondered silently.

The Insect Mother lounged elegantly upon her throne, a seductive grin playing on her lips as she gazed at the Heng Ye beneath her, drawling casually, "Heng Ye, you've finally come? Well, have you decided?"

Heng Ye's expression grew rigid, his jaw tightening as he said, "Insect Mother, I need to see her first."

"See her? Easily done." The Insect Mother chuckled lightly, her allure captivating and bewitching.

From his hiding spot, Yang Chen wondered just who Heng Ye meant to encounter.

With a flick of her hand, the Insect Mother commanded, "Fetch that Ice and Fire Heavenly Phoenix Royal Clan member."

The Insect Race complied at once, departing briefly before returning with a massive enclosure, inside which a Phoenix burned with icy and fiery wings.

This Phoenix differed only subtly from typical Ice and Fire Sky Phoenixes, so without deep clan knowledge, identifying it proved challenging.

But Yang Chen spotted it immediately.

"Bao Lu?" Yang Chen's shock was profound.

Yang Chen reeled at the discovery of Bao Lu's captivity here. What exactly had transpired?

Spotting Bao Lu, Heng Ye's face lit with delight, his voice catching as he cried, "Fourth Sister!"

Inside the cage, Bao Lu shifted to human form, eyeing Heng Ye while balling her hands into fists, "Sixth Brother!"

"Fourth Sister, are you okay?" Heng Ye inquired with concern.

Bao Lu answered gently, "Sixth Brother, I'm alright. You, as our royal clan's hope, must choose wisely and swiftly."

"But—" Heng Ye faltered, his words trailing off.

The Insect Mother cut in with a laugh, "Bao Lu speaks true. Heng Ye, as a royal Ice and Fire Sky Phoenix, you must decide without delay. And know this—my tolerance has limits!"

"Heng Ye, just agree to it. Trading my life for our Ice and Fire Star's future is a worthwhile bargain." Bao Lu urged.

Reluctantly, Heng Ye replied, "But Fourth Sister, bartering your life for the Ice and Fire Sky Phoenix Royal Clan's tomorrow—how can I find peace as the clan's heir?"

"Great accomplishments demand sacrifices. A little loss means nothing. If my end elevates the Insect Mother to the Heaven-appointed Realm, her power would easily crush the Netherworld foes on our Ice and Fire Star," Bao Lu explained.

Heng Ye sent a mental message, murmuring, "I understand the Insect Race's might. At Heaven-appointed, they'd overwhelm the Netherworld Ghosts with their own Heaven-appointed experts. Yet even if you give your life, will this Insect Mother truly aid our Ice and Fire Sky Phoenix Royal Clan against the Netherworld?"

"I realize the Insect Mother isn't reliable, but without this path, what choices remain?" Bao Lu replied with a wry smile.

Hearing that, Heng Ye shook, a wave of helplessness washing over him. He recognized the harsh truth, yet couldn't deny that no superior alternative existed.

As for Yue Xingzhenren!

Saving Yue Xingzhenren might only extend their endurance briefly at best. Eradicating the Netherworld threat entirely would remain a daunting task.

But committing to the Insect Mother, if she honored her word, would make vanquishing the Netherworld forces on the star straightforward!

Yang Chen eyed Heng Ye's intense contemplation, his own gaze sharpening.

From the exchange, he pieced together the situation.

The Insect Mother aimed to process Bao Lu through some ritual. Succeeding would propel her cultivation to the Heaven-appointed Realm without doubt.

Still, the choice rested with Heng Ye, explaining the Insect Mother's restraint so far.