Chapter 320 The insect swarm... has arrived! ! !
Tegonian Desert.
The air seemed to be roasted by invisible flames, and the heat was thick and steaming, twisting into heat waves.
Many succulent plants sway gently in the heat wave.
Puchi——
Suddenly.
A fiery red flower suddenly became ferocious. It stabbed out its tentacles and pierced the sand lizard, pulling it into its mouth for chewing.
Next second.
This fatally dangerous fleshy life was crushed by the thick steel tracks amidst the roar of the engine.
Dark red juice splashed out.
The unique sand vehicle of the Danus people runs in the desert.
The movement of these vehicles occasionally attracts attacks from some rapid bone insects.
But these bugs with sharp bone claws were quickly killed by the Tyranid hunters in the convoy.
Even the corpses were collected.
To the people of Danus.
These are extremely valuable proteins.
Ron sat in the cockpit, admiring the exotic landscape outside.
Different from what you imagined.
There are more lives in this dry land than expected.
The arrival of the Tyranids completely changed the ecology of this desert planet.
Becoming richer and more deadly.
Fortunately.
When these Tyranids returned to the millennium, they lost contact with the mothership and were on a desert planet, unable to obtain much biomass.
That’s why we didn’t expand on a larger scale and return to the starry sky.
Ron looked back.
He flipped through the data he had collected on the data pad to learn about the history of the Danus people.
The historical data that can be found so far can only be traced back to 1,500 years ago.
They lived a very primitive life at that time.
As for how the Danus people came to this desert planet, there is no way to find out.
Perhaps it is a subspace navigation disaster, or a legacy of a colonial exploration team.
Anyway.
The Danus people came to this planet and settled down.
They live in tribes on this barren planet with a sparse population.
Survive on the meager resources in the oasis.
But all that.
Changes occurred over a thousand years ago.
An extraterrestrial creature called Tyranids came to this planet and brought terrible disasters to people.
Fortunately, the Savior sent a holy angel.
Under the leadership of the archangel--Master Datong.
The Danus fought against the Tyranids for nearly a thousand years before they completely suppressed their threat.
To some extent.
They have achieved some kind of ecological coexistence with the Tyranids.
Although Tyranid bugs brought more fatal harm to the indigenous people, they also provided rich protein and raised a larger population for this desert planet.
Today.
There are already hundreds of millions of people living in the oasis areas of this planet.
Transformed from tribal form to national form, developed and prospered.
Of course.
All this did not happen in a vacuum.
In the beginning.
The acid and venom contained in the Tyranid flesh caused a lot of pain to the indigenous people here.
Many people even turned into monsters as a result.
But the Danus did not give up the protein of Tyranid meat.
Because the Tyranids, this terrifying alien creature, breed at an alarming rate and devour resources greedily.
devour all the meager plants and proteins on this planet.
The death bell has sounded.
Facing the ruthless Tyranid swarm, the Danus people stood at the crossroads of history and faced unprecedented challenges.
However, with the guidance and help of the Holy Angels.
The Danus people have found a way to survive, and that is to hunt the swarms of insects that once terrified them.
Then eat them!
That’s it.
Some of the bravest Danus gave up their normal food to their tribesmen.
They themselves followed the holy angels to hunt the insect swarms, processed and ate the insect meat according to the skills taught by the angels.
Survive on the protein provided by those insect meat.
These brave people are respected and admired by the Danus people.
Not only because of their generosity and sacrifice, but also because they can kill bugs and eat bug flesh like holy angels.
They possess angelic qualities and are revered as Tyranid Hunters.
During this process, many people died due to the toxins in the insect meat.
But there are more people who miraculously survived and gained a certain degree of resistance.
Those Danus people who were resistant were better able to survive and thrive.
Diffusion of resistance genes.
After a thousand years of growth and evolution, almost all Danus people can eat insect meat.
And.
The higher the quality of the insect meat that someone eats, the stronger the toxin will be.
The more you get respect from people.
It is an honor.
Some Tyranid hunter families will even feed their newborn babies insect botulinum toxin to make them more accustomed to and fond of the taste of bugs, thereby gaining a sharper sense of smell.
Be able to spot bugs faster.
Of course.
This move needs to be carried out under the witness of the priest. Not everyone is eligible for such an opportunity.
“Hey, these Danus people are so fierce!”
See here.
Ron gasped.
These guys are so good, with strong physique and fighting ability. They are good candidates to become space warriors.
He has decided to take Danus under his command and use this planet as his home planet to establish a new battle group against the alien Zerg.
What a pity.
The current quantity of gene seeds is not enough to allow large-scale expansion.
The cabin door knocked gently.
"Lord Savior."
Salo was a little cautious. After getting permission, he walked in with a food tray:
"The hunters killed a Predatory insect, its meat is very delicious.”
The prince lowered his head and presented the food plate respectfully: "I baked this with my own hands, please taste it..."
"Just right, I also want to taste what Tyranids taste like... "
Ron opened the lid and looked at the hot skewers of insect meat on it.
Quite emotional.
Decades ago, there was a chicken thief on the planet of Erth, and he almost summoned a swarm of insects, scaring himself so much.
Unexpectedly, time has changed and now everyone is eating insect meat.
Ron grabbed the insect meat skewer and smelled it, and found that this thing was not only slightly corrosive, but also contained a variety of toxins.
Normal humans can't eat this stuff.
This made him give up half of his idea of establishing a production line of insect meat food. Let him cooperate with the research and development when the vat comes back.
Maybe there will be a breakthrough.
Ron stuffed the worm meat skewer into his mouth and started chewing.
Normal people can't eat this thing, but he is not a normal person.
Not to mention.
Even the characteristics of Datong’s genetic heir came from his savior.
Don’t talk about this Tyranth worm meat, even it is some chaos demon.
Ron could grab a bite and take two bites.
Do you really think he got the title of Demon Eater for nothing?
“Smells!”
Ron swallowed the insect meat and encouraged Salo: “Yes, there is a bit of vat craftsmanship!”
I have to say .
After special treatment, this stuff tastes really good and has a special fragrance.
The premise is that it can resist the toxins in the insect meat.
Hearing the savior’s praise, Salo’s excitement was beyond words.
Tyran hunters must not only have superb insect-killing skills, but also be proficient in cooking bugs, which are also subject to assessment.
For this prince.
To praise him for his craftsmanship is like that of the archangel Big Bucket, which is already a supreme honor.
Ron looked at the prince and continued to draw: "I will watch your trial battle later. If you pass the test, I will give you the opportunity to become an angel..."
According to the information just given.
He knows what becoming an angel means to the Danus people.
That is an opportunity they must fight for at all costs, even at the cost of their lives.
Salo controlled the trembling of his body to avoid losing his composure in front of that great being. He solemnly performed the etiquette of a warrior:
"I will hunt for you the most powerful and delicious one in the trial field. The bug!"
Then.
He turned around and went out to prepare.
After the prince left, Ron continued to enjoy Tyranid meat skewers.
After taking two bites, he suddenly thought of a question.
Over the past thousand years, the Sons of Man warband led by Big Barrel has been absorbing the best Tyranid hunters as new members.
To replenish fresh blood.
As an independent battle group, the Sons of Man has many technical sergeants inside, and a maintenance production line for related equipment has been set up in the mothership.
Also has complete gene seed cultivation and surgical equipment.
That means.
The Sons of Man Chapter has continued to expand in number during this millennium!
Moreover, gene seeds can be accumulated all the time.
The gene seeds produced are based on the physique of the Danus people as a template, and there is a high probability that they will have characteristics specific to the Tyranids.
It is a high-end product among gene seeds!
Unfortunately, the situation within the Sons of Man Chapter.
Strict confidentiality is kept from the Danus people.
Those Tyranid Hunters who were absorbed also followed the discipline of the group after becoming Space Marines, did not reveal any information, and left no relevant records.
Ron flipped through the information.
He found that the information about this part was incomplete and had been deliberately erased.
It's impossible to speculate on the specific situation.
Ron had no way of knowing.
To what extent have they expanded and how much gene seeds have they accumulated?
But no matter what, the quantity will never be too small.
That’s a thousand years!
"Earn money with blood..."
Ron was very satisfied as he ate the insect meat.
He suddenly missed the vat.
This kid, Datong, is so rare that he deserves to give so many good things to the children of mankind.
Ron was already looking forward to the trip to the temple after the trial.
The so-called temple is the monastery established by the Sons of Man on the planet, but they don't know about it.
Is there any inventory left?
……
Trial Holy Land.
Ron followed the trial team and came to this huge building like an ancient colosseum.
This structure covers an area of approximately several square kilometers and is made of solid rock. It houses many types of Tyranids.
These terrible bugs were captured by Tyranid hunters.
Specially used to test new blood warriors.
Allow them to be promoted into new Tyranid Hunters.
Ron learned.
Since the number of wild bugs has become smaller now, and the difficulty of catching them has increased a lot, the priests in charge of the trial site are already considering whether to raise bugs in captivity.
At the same time, a hunting ban was issued.
Let Tyranid hunters reduce the time and frequency of hunting to ensure the orderly growth of the insect swarm.
Furthermore, there are also some restrictions on the trade of insect meat.
We call on people to eat less insect meat to avoid complete destruction of the insect colony’s ecology and protect the future of the Danus people.
Let future generations continue to have bugs to eat.
To this.
Ron can only say that this is quite scientific.
Look at it more rigorously.
This is not just about overall planning and overall policy implementation.
Efforts should be made to improve the self-healing capabilities of natural ecosystems and enhance ecosystem stability and ecosystem service functions. Will it form a pattern of harmonious coexistence between man and nature?
Danus Planet can be said to have fully inherited the development ideas of the Savior Territory.
As soon as Ron arrived in the stands and sat down, the trial began.
Woo——
The insect bone horn sounded.
The door to the trial ground opens.
Nearly a thousand new blood warriors gripped their weapons and poured into the trial field.
These people have almost no armor on their bodies.
They need to rely on their flesh and blood and the weapons in their hands, just like their ancestors.
Kill the tyranids!
Along with these noises, the Tyranids in various areas also let out terrifying roars.
Ron sensed it.
Although there are many Tyranid bugs in this trial ground, most of them are within the range that humans can deal with.
There are no Hive Overlords, Hive Tyrants, or Tyrant Guards that require powerful Space Marines or large vehicles to kill.
Those big guys can't break through the defense with light weapons, and they are not something that individual humans can deal with.
Soon.
The new blood warriors rushed to various areas and began to hunt Tyranid bugs.
Once they hunt their target.
If you return to the predetermined altar with the loot, you will have passed the trial.
Ron used the telescope to observe the warriors fighting the Tyranids.
He could find that these warriors were indeed much stronger physically than ordinary humans.
Some warriors skillfully grappled with Tyranid warriors, dodging swift attacks and leaving wounds on their enemies.
Until the enemy is completely killed.
There was even a warrior who killed a seriously injured Tyranid warrior with his bare hands when he lost his weapon.
He himself was corroded by the insect blood, without a piece of good flesh on his body, and even lost an eye.
However, he didn't care, but seemed extremely excited.
Look up to the sky and roar.
The people watching the battle on the trial ground also cheered enthusiastically for the warrior.
“Not bad…”
Ron applauded, praising the warrior's bravery.
Taco on the side silently wrote down the name and appearance of the soldier.
After that, Ron turned his attention to the prince named Salo.
At this moment.
The new blood warrior is still lurking forward carefully, constantly going deep into more dangerous areas.
Salo's actions attracted the attention of the priests and people, and there was a lot of discussion.
The priest told people:
"The savior is above. According to the route of His Royal Highness, his target is the sand python!"
That is the most powerful place in the trial field. One of the bugs.
As soon as these words came out.
The crowd became even more enthusiastic and cheered.
Kelen XVII also had an expression of relief on his face.
This is his son!
The king believed that his beloved son could hunt a sand boa just like him.
Get the worship of all new blood warriors.
Boom——
Inside the trial ground.
A sand python several meters long burst out of the ground.
Sand and gravel splash.
Insects of this size cannot be easily dealt with by light weapons.
Salo escaped the fatal blow.
He didn't have the slightest fear.
For Tyranid hunters, they must remain calm at all times and not allow themselves to panic.
Tyranid bugs can withstand many attacks, but a single mistake by a Tyranid hunter can result in death.
Saluo took a deep breath and felt the movement of the sand python.
Then he suddenly launched a charge.
Ding ding ding ding.
The sand python's six sharp front claws kept attacking, but all failed and were nailed to the sand and rocks.
The prince took this opportunity to approach and stab the sand python in its weak point.
Later.
He distanced himself slightly to avoid the attack, and while the sand python was in pain, he took out a large pistol and shot the opponent in the eye.
In Ron's eyes.
The speed of both sides is quite slow.
After all, it was a battle between large bugs and mortals.
But being able to fight such a battle with the help of a mortal body is already very remarkable.
Under his sight, he saw more things.
That’s the rhythm.
Saluo has mastered the rhythm of fighting the sand python, and if nothing else happens, he will win this victory.
Sure enough.
The battle lasted for about ten minutes.
The prince killed the exhausted sand python with minor injuries.
He also won the cheers and admiration of everyone.
Saluo dragged the sand python's head back toward the altar.
Unfortunately, he encountered a swarm of Swift Bone Insects on the way.
It can be seen that this prince no longer has the ability to continue fighting.
The atmosphere on the trial ground instantly became tense.
However, under the stalemate between the two sides, the Swift Bone Insects actually chose to retreat!
Ron even found out.
There was a feeling of fear in those swift bone insects.
He doubted it.
It was the new-blood warriors who had been devouring insect flesh all year round and had the insect pheromones on their bodies, especially since Salo had just killed a higher-level insect.
It makes the Velociraptors feel like they are facing a natural enemy and retreat.
After watching this battle.
Ron has become convinced that the Danus are the best specialized warriors currently available to deal with the Tyranids!
Those new blood warriors have rich fighting skills.
That is the most effective way to deal with bugs that Tyranid hunters have summarized for thousands of years.
Of course.
The Tyranids are constantly evolving.
The Tyranid hunters are also constantly updating their skills.
The struggle lasted for thousands of years.
The Tyranids here may be stronger than those in other places.
As the trial progresses.
Inevitably there were casualties. Some warriors died fighting insects, while others were exhausted and accidentally attacked on their way to the altar.
The proportion of these casualties has almost reached one-third.
However, the people of Danus did not have any strange emotions, as if they had become accustomed to it.
This is the path to becoming a Tyranid Hunter.
This is also the survival method of the Danus people for thousands of years. They are born with only two choices, either to eat bugs or to be eaten by bugs.
This is especially true if you want to become a Tyranid hunter.
If you are not good at learning and not strong enough, it is natural for you to be eaten by insects during hunting.
If you don’t want to become food for insects, you can only become stronger.
Those Tyranid hunters may even spend generations hunting down a powerful insect.
Until success is achieved.
Gain supreme glory.
If anyone dares to deliberately snatch the insect head during this period, there will be a feud.
It is with such a determined spirit and attitude that the Danus people can survive under the siege of Tyranids and continue to become stronger.
Until the insect swarm is completely suppressed.
For these cultures or customs, Ron can only show respect. This is their way of survival.
Not just the Danus people.
The same is true for the human race itself.
People can always fight and adapt in harsh environments until they find a way out of life.
This is human too.
One of the reasons why you can survive in the Purgatory Galaxy.
Of course.
Wait until the official acceptance of Danus Star.
Ron will improve the lives of the Danus people as much as possible and provide those brave warriors with more powerful weapons.
Allow them to survive better.
What’s the point of just killing bugs in my hometown? There are more and more powerful bugs in the galaxy.
Wait for these Tyranid Hunters to hunt and gain more glory.
Another half day passed.
This trial is over.
The surviving new-blood warriors took their trophies to the temple for the promotion ceremony.
Ron also followed and took a look.
The temple was built not far from the entrance of the Monastery of the Sons of Man.
As for the monastery.
It is a forbidden land among the people of Danus. No one dares to approach it, only Tyranid hunters who get the chance to become angels.
Only then was he allowed to set foot.
Ron as the savior.
Of course he could enter however he wanted, not even the access control stopped him.
The access control of almost all important areas in the territory is undefended to the savior.
This is also an important rule in the Bible of Salvation.
He went in, looked around, and then exited.
What a pity.
Before leaving, the big barrel guy moved everything that could be moved away, and it was impossible to leave precious materials such as gene seeds.
After Ron walked out of the monastery, he accepted the worship of Karen XVII and the high priest and others.
Since then.
He also took advantage of the situation and took the planet back under his control.
Then, he notified the relevant agencies to come and handle the affairs of the planet.
But it’s just the most basic docking and communication.
Before the barrel returns.
Ron won't make too many adjustments to the planet.
Datong Bangchi Bangchi has been running Danus Planet for nearly a thousand years, so I have to ask that kid for his opinion.
……
Starry night.
Dream number.
Sanctuary of the Savior, miniature garden.
The breeze blew, and the chirping of insects came and went.
Ron lay on the rocking chair and looked up at the stars.
He sighed: "Big Bucket, when will you come back?"
Big Bucket and the Children of Man left the planet Danus more than two hundred years ago, and they ran away again without knowing it. Where have you gone? Can you come back smoothly?
The savior scratched his head. He always felt that he had ignored some information...
——
Hades Galaxy.
Edge.
The stars are as red as blood.
Buzz——
A merchant ship jumped out of the subspace channel and stopped outside the planet's atmosphere.
Inside the bridge.
"Finally escaped from those chaotic balls..."
The Rogue Trader breathed a sigh of relief.
A few days ago, when he was conducting some shameful smuggling activities, he was intercepted by the forces of Chaos, who wanted to plunder the goods on the ship.
Fortunately, he reacted quickly and continued to escape.
The governor of this planet has a good relationship with him and is considered one of the safe havens.
When you come here, your safety is guaranteed.
However.
Before the Rogue Trader could relax, his heart suddenly shrank again.
"Emperor, what... happened!?"
The Rogue Trader was stunned.
An unspeakable fear gripped his heart tightly, making him unable to breathe.
In view.
The once blue planet has disappeared, leaving only a bare earth ball.
There is no sign of life...
(End of this chapter)