Chapter 721: Chapter 721 Entering The Ant Nest
In a standard team, there are three roles: the warrior, the mage, and the support.
As Enhancers, Netero, Kanzai, and Bushidora are the warriors.
Morel, who has the ability to control smoke, is a mage.
Knov, who can increase the team's margin for error, is the support.
Only Moses stands out as more of an assassin.
Thus, the task of attacking the ant nest and assassinating the Queen fell to him.
This had been pre-assigned.
However-
When Youpi's terrifying aura descended like a mountain, Morel, Knov, Kanzai, and Bushidora's movements and thoughts inevitably paused for a moment.
In such fleeting moments of opportunity, even a pause of less than a second could lead to unexpected developments.
But in the midst of Morel, Knov, Kanzai, and Bushidora's gazes, filled with shock and astonishment...
Moses, who was entrusted with an important task, didn't hesitate for even a moment. He pierced through the pressure emanating from Youpi and reached the outer wall of the nest in an instant.
No, what impressed Morel and the others even more than this visible fact was-
Not only was Moses not affected by Youpi's momentum,
He also managed to find and seize an opportunity to bypass Youpi's defense line in the split second that Youpi launched his attack.
A mix of thoughts and admiration for Moses raced through Morel and the others' minds.
It wasn't until the sound of the 100-Type Guanyin slamming Youpi down for the second time that their thoughts were pulled back to the mission.
'We must quickly put pressure on the 'Ant Nest', otherwise, all the offensive pressure will be concentrated on Moses!'
The thought flashed through their minds like lightning. Morel and the others had no time to pay attention to Youpi who was right in front of them, and charged straight toward the nest.
Youpi's entire body was pinned down by the golden palm of the 100-Type Guanyin.
At this moment,
Doubts arose in Youpi's mind.
'Was that golden flash that came at me a physical entity and not life force?'
'Why can't I see any trajectory?'
The all-round dynamic vision provided by more than a dozen eyes did not play the role it should have, but instead brought deep doubts to Youpi.
Or rather, he couldn't comprehend what was happening before his eyes.
But in the next instant…
Youpi immediately stopped thinking, as it only made his body dull, and instead showed a belligerent smile on his ferocious face and roared to vent his emotions.
Then, Youpi's body underwent a drastic transformation.
Four arms grew out of his strong shoulders and back at a speed visible to the naked eye, and he immediately lifted up the 100-Type Guanyin's hand that was pressing on his body.
"Aaahhh!!!"
In his berserk state, coupled with the roar that carried his aura, Youpi's terrifying presence felt like jagged teeth biting into the backs of Morel and the others.
'It's a complete monster!'
Morel and the others were filled with shock. In a trance, they felt as if a prehistoric beast was roaring at them from behind.
However, the sense of responsibility from the mission kept their eyes fixed on the approaching nest, even as they turned their backs on Youpi.
Each person had their own role to play.
Moses had to face any potential threats within the ant nest immediately.
Netero had to completely suppress what seemed to be one of the strongest Royal Guards right here.
Morel and the others had to create chaos in the nest in order to divert the forces in the nest.
Now, seeing Moses fearlessly reach the ant nest despite the danger, they naturally had full confidence in Netero, who was holding the line behind them.
And Netero did not disappoint them.
The palm strikes of the 100-Type Guanyin rained down on Youpi like a storm.
The violent and belligerent roar of battle abruptly ceased.
The face of the 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva was filled with majesty and solemnity, and its multiple arms weaving a web of golden afterimages as it poured all its 'compassion' onto Youpi.
Youpi was unable to resist and was once again slammed into the ground by countless palm strikes.
Boom, boom, boom-
The relentless force transmitted through his body pressed him deeper and deeper into the earth.
At the same time…
Moses ventured alone into the passage leading deep into the ant nest.
Since he didn't know about the defensive arrangements within the nest or the exact location of the Queen, all he could do was use En to explore as he advanced deeper.
A soft circle of light expanded outward from Moses's body, passing through the walls, ceiling, and ground.
Suddenly, Moses detected a faint presence and swiftly raised his hand. While conjuring a black sword, he slashed the wall on the right.
To be more precise, he chopped off a creature the size of a fly.
It was one of Pouf's clones, who is immediately destroyed by Moses's strike.
Deep inside the nest.
Pouf's eyes changed slightly.
'That technique is called 'En', right?'
Before the clone was obliterated, the image of Moses using En was transmitted back to Pouf.
'That human's target... is the Queen!'
From the way Moses used En to search, Pouf instantly concluded that Moses was after the Queen.
Immediately, Pouf used his clone ability to notify Pitou and issued orders to the Chimera Ants stationed in the nest to eliminate the intruder.
After making these arrangements, Pouf focused most of his attention on Moses, who had already infiltrated the nest.
The clones kept approaching Moses like a suicide squad, and thus steadily transmitted real-time intelligence to Pouf.
"Hmm?"
Soon, Pouf noticed something strange.
He found that although Moses maintained his En to explore the surrounding environment, his direction of movement suddenly became very deliberate.
And that direction-
Led straight to Pitou's location.
'Is it a coincidence, or...?'
A hint of doubt flashed across Pouf's eyes.
The normal development should be that Pitou, after receiving the notice, went straight to Moses's location under the guidance of his clone.
But now, Pitou had not received any message from him, yet Moses had already taken the initiative to seek out Pitou.
From Pouf's perspective, Moses's initial reaction upon entering the nest clearly indicated that he was unsure of the exact direction.
However, after moving a short distance, it seemed as if he suddenly knew where to go, or rather, where Pitou was.
'Is it an ability similar to coordinates?'
Pouf habitually pressed the back of his hand against his chin, his eyes filled with contemplation.
Based on Moses's seemingly insignificant reactions and changes, as well as the overall perspective provided by his countless clones, Pouf saw some clues and then became suspicious.
He suspected that Moses had applied a 'coordinate'-like ability on Pitou.