Chapter 302: Su Lian Is Salty
But they did not get the time to get the answers to these questions as spiritual techniques lit up the battlefield as blades, spears, and arrows infused with Qi rained down on the Zerg.
Defensive formations shimmered both offensive and defensive formations, which have been inscribed on jade plates that allow cultivators to set up a small formation instantly.
They were like a storm, sweeping across the battlefield and decimating the Zerg.
Some were struck down, their bodies cut in half.
Spikes impaled others, their slimy green organs spilling onto the ground.
Still others were shredded, their remains scattered across the area.
It was a sight that would have caused most mortals to faint.
Yet the Zerg fought on, their bodies wracked with pain, but their determination remained as they did not believe that they would lose.
And they got this attitude due to the nature of the Zerg, as they always attack in swarms, which makes the opponent lose their combat effectiveness quite quickly.
And even when the opponents are stronger, they always have the advantage, as most opponents cannot deal with a thousand or more targets attacking at the same time.
And the Zerg's strength was also due to their hivemind, which allowed them to act and react instantly, making their combat performance much higher.
In addition, their minds are usually connected to the Hive Queen, which makes them able to transmit information instantly, which works wonders as the Hive Queens are genius tacticians.
All in all, the Zerg have an immense advantage, and that is why they always win.
However, this time, the advantages they had were all removed.
This is due to the Zerg being too far away from the Main Hive, making their telepathy with the Hive Queen invalid; next is the massive number.
Xu Qianghua knew this, so from the start, he, along with his wives and the elders from the clan, made plans to divide these bugs out so that their swarm tactic would not work.
And they were right, as the Zerg, who used to be the ones destroying others, were now on the receiving end of the spectrum.
"How is this possible?" a leader hissed, his voice laced with anger and disbelief.
"Why are we being slaughtered?"
The surrounding Zerg looked at each other, their golden eyes reflecting the chaos and destruction.
"I don't know," a leader replied, his tone uncertain. "This is not what we were told.
This is not what the ship captain told us.
Something is wrong.
Something is very wrong."
The leader's words hung in the air, echoing the feelings of the other Zerg.
The battle raged on, their formations still holding, but the Zerg knew that their time was limited.
So their attacks started to get more violent and crazy as they exchanged multiple injuries just to kill a human cultivator.
One Nascent Soul Zerg lunged toward a group of cultivators, its claws aimed to kill.
A Golden Core elder intercepted, his sword glowing with a protective aura. Their clash sent shockwaves through the air, shaking the ground beneath them.
But while the elder managed to block the attack, the sheer strength of the creature pushed him back several steps.
The Nascent Soul Zerg followed, its jaws snapping and its claws swinging.
Another cultivator joined the fight, his spear thrusting forward and stabbing the Zerg in the eye.
The creature shrieked, its head jerking backward. The two cultivators took the opportunity to attack, their weapons piercing its chitinous shell and leaving gaping wounds.
Still, the beast fought on, its tenacity and determination admirable,
Nearby, a group of Foundation Realm cultivators faced off against a swarm of lower-level Zerg. Though the creatures were weaker, their numbers made them overwhelming.
One cultivator swung his halberd in a wide arc, cutting down several Zerg at once, but more replaced them almost instantly. Another was forced to jump backward, his robe torn and bloody from the creatures' bites.
As the Foundation Realm cultivators fought desperately, a group of Golden Core cultivators led by the ancestors launched a combined attack, killing a lot of Zerg.
"We have to stay strong!" a Golden Core ancestor shouted. "Keep fighting! We cannot let these creatures win!"
His words bolstered the cultivators' spirits, and they pushed back against the Zerg, their blades and fists coated with energy.
In another area, a group of Nascent Soul cultivators engaged in a deadly dance with a cluster of high-level Zerg. Their weapons flashed as they traded blows, their techniques devastating.
Still, despite their superior strength, the Zerg refused to give up, and their determination was evident in their golden eyes.
Back in the Xu family subspace.
The two ladies were watching the battle inside Xu Qianghua's office when suddenly they heard the office door opening.
And in comes Xu Qianghua, but he is not alone. He is holding Su Lian, who is hugging him like a koala.
This caused Liu Meiying and Bai Lingyun to sigh and shake their heads, as they knew why Su Lian was acting this way.
All of this has to do with how she was the only one left out of the fun time that Xu Qianghua and the maids had.
And if it hadn't been for a slip-up from one of the Shadow members, Su Lian would have never known about this, and now she was here asking for compensation.
But Xu Qianghua, who learned that the Zerg had arrived, told her that he could get the compensation after they went to the office, to which Su Lian happily agreed.
However, before they left, Su Lian jumped up and wrapped her arms and legs around Xu Qianghua's neck and waist, making it seem like she was a koala hugging a tree.
This caused the maids, who were now showing radiant expressions, to be jealous.
They had never had the opportunity to do this before, and here, Su Lian was hugging their master like there was no one else in the room.
The maids tried to pull her away, but Su Lian held on tight, not wanting to let go. Thus, Xu Qianghua could only bring her along.