Super Spender

"Tunnel Bugs, specifically birthed for digging, can penetrate anything in the Earth's crust and even survive in magma for a short time. Despite its sharp teeth, it essentially has no attack power. Its main task is to dig various paths suitable for insect units to advance underground, using these for unexpected attacks on the enemy. This time, our main force is these bugs. We can cross the entire strait directly and then burrow out from the crust under Belmare Country," Olivia Thatcher briefed Finn Lewis. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"I must say, Master, your ability to control this species greatly enhances your strength." Olivia couldn't help but compliment.

"Really?" Finn Lewis responded, unable to suppress his delight.

"Indeed, this species is a purebred combat race, and its inherent evolution genes could be said to be at the pinnacle of biotechnology. If this species were to develop, it could sweep across the entire universe, just as Keller said," Olivia said introspectively.

"That might be overstating it, I think. If technology advances, eliminating these insects would be quite easy." Finn thought for a moment. Although it looked hard for humanity to resist, exterminating these insects with alien technology should not be difficult. At least, Finn knew from the technology he exchanged from Zero that there were many new technologies available. For instance, there was a technology that could destroy a planet. If Earth were directly destroyed, no matter how powerful the Insect Species was, it would disintegrate into dust with the destruction of the planet, and no other result would be possible.

"Well, you'll know in time, Master. For now, from my research on the Insect Species, this race can only be described as terrifying. A race that does not understand fear, dread, or what death is; a race that single-mindedly seeks to evolve and annihilate all enemies. They really cannot be stopped with the worm swarm tactics any thing in their way." Olivia thought for a moment, but didn't explain it to Finn. In a short time, Finn would find it hard to grasp how frightening the Insect Species was, regardless of the fact that he was now the Supreme Ruler of the Insect Species.

Finn wasn't interested in this, but he went to see the tunnel that the tunnel bug had dug. It was remarkably sturdy, and the walls were smooth, as if they had been covered by a professional cement painter. The tunnel, with a diameter of more than five meters, extended underground at a 30-degree angle. Looking at the dark cavern, Finn had no interest in going in for a closer inspection.

"Do you have a plan now?" Finn looked at the countless insect units on hand, took a deep breath, and then asked gravely.

"Yes, according to our plan, the tunnel bugs have cleared two-thirds of the underground passage, and will reach this direction in at most three days." A 3D projection of the Belmare Country map appeared directly on Finn's communication device. Upon seeing the map in front of Olivia, Finn couldn't help but ask, "Fruit Mountain?"

"Correct, Fruit Mountain is the largest active volcano in Belmare Country, currently in its dormant state. The last eruption was in 1707. We plan to make an opening directly through Fruit Mountain and have the insect units spurt out from within," said Olivia briskly.

"Won't that cause a volcanic eruption?" Finn asked with some concern. Fruit Mountain was no ordinary volcano. If it had a large-scale eruption, it could potentially impact Flame Nation. Releasing a large amount of volcanic ash into the atmosphere was no laughable matter.

"Master, it won't. According to our geological scans, Fruit Mountain has entered its extinct volcano phase, so the chances of an eruption are not very high. Therefore, we are planning a minor, artificial eruption this time. There's a large amount of high-pressure gas stored at the bottom. As long as the tunnel bug digs a few canals on top and we use a bomb to cause a small explosion, the high-pressure gas inside will aide in causing a minor eruption."

Just as it had appeared, Zero vanished without a trace. Once again, Finn surveyed the entire underground space. After a moment of silence, he casually said, "It's going to be September soon. Olivia, push the timing a bit to September 2nd."

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"The range of impact is only a few neighboring counties at most, not covering the whole Belmare Country island. Current volcanic eruption activities can be detected by humans. This way, we could disguise some of our appearances. For now, our strategy is to masquerade as ancient creatures, deep within the Earth's core. As to what exactly we are, we'll let humans name that. It could be considered a virus. We plan to first use the insect units' small, high-pressure jet cocoons to have the volcanic eruption eject it. After ejection, the infection bugs inside will be directly catapulted out, causing the first wave of infection."

"Execute it." Finn did not hesitate at all and simply gave the order.

"I hope you understand what you are doing," Zero's voice emerged once again as if out of nowhere.

"I know what I am doing," Finn said impassively.

"I hope you can control yourself and not be blinded by some things." Zero's voice seemed abruptly sanctimonious. Finn remained silent for a moment, then simply waved his hand and said, "Nothing in this world is constant. I am neither a sage nor a gentleman. Some humiliations always require blood to cleanse. The thing to fear is not making mistakes, but failing to recognize and correct them, especially after decades."

Just as it had appeared, Zero vanished without a trace. Once again, Finn surveyed the entire underground space. After a moment of silence, he casually said, "It's going to be September soon. Olivia, push the timing a bit to September 2nd."

On the last day of August, Belmare Country's Seismological Bureau suddenly detected a strong vibration. Belmare Country is a country with frequent earthquakes, so their earthquake detection technology is quite advanced. However, not all earthquakes can be detected, but the vibration they detected this time was completely different, as it was inside Fruit Mountain.

These results terrified everyone. Two strong vibrations were detected on the summit of Fruit Mountain, and several high-pressure gases were ejected directly from the volcano's crater. The amount of high-pressure gas was not much, but it melted a good deal of the perennial snow on top of Fruit Mountain. This news instantly captivated the world.