Lie Xin's reaction was completely within Chu Xuan's expectations.
The gap in strength between large tribes and tribal nations was immense. It far surpassed the difference in power between medium and large tribes. Even if three or four more Lie Xins came, they wouldn't be able to elevate the Holy Ant Tribe to the level of a Myriad Insects Nation in their lifetimes.
Chu Xuan only chuckled lightly. He then focused his divine sense and imprinted new words onto the surface of the Mirror.
"The Earth Orifice Scripture: Grants the ability to open an additional Insect Orifice."
Lie Xin's eyes suddenly sharpened when she saw these words.
Open an additional Insect Orifice?!
She originally had only two Insect Orifices. After practicing the Orifice Opening Scripture and Great Orifice Opening Scripture, she had already reached four Insect Orifices. If she were to cultivate this Earth Orifice Scripture, wouldn't she be able to reach five Insect Orifices? That would grant her the qualification to become a Diamond Insect Master!
Even though her age was somewhat advanced, the Earth Orifice Scripture could still be passed down to the younger generations!
"It's just a Myriad Insects Nation," she muttered. "As long as the hoe is wielded properly, there's no nation that can't be dug out!"
Lie Xin clenched her fists.
Chu Xuan couldn't help but chuckle. This scene seemed strangely familiar. Back in the day, Lie Yong had the same expression when facing the Great Orifice Opening Scripture.
If things went as expected, Lie Xin would soon begin gathering intelligence on the Myriad Insects Nation. This process would likely take a long time. But Chu Xuan could afford to wait.
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Mystic Azure Star, Wuji Island, by Flying Fish Lake.
As usual, Chu Xuan arrived at this place.
Last night, he and Shang Xingchen had arranged to meet at the small pavilion by the lake this morning to have a drink together. What surprised him was that, before he even reached the pavilion, he spotted another figure briskly walking toward it. It was none other than Shang Xingchen.
"Elder Shang, you're here so early," Chu Xuan said with a smile.
"Isn't Sect Master early as well? Why come an hour before the appointed time? Perhaps you've come early to arrange some insect poison?" Shang Xingchen also smiled in return.
"I had nothing better to do, just decided to take a walk," Chu Xuan waved his hand. "But Elder Shang, you've come so early. Could it be that you came to poison someone in advance?"
The two exchanged glances and smiled warmly. It was understood without needing to say more.
Breaking the pretense would be unwise. Both Chu Xuan and Shang Xingchen maintained this subtle balance.
The two had not sat down for long when Yuan Zichu quickly arrived and spoke in a grave tone, "Sect Master, Elder Shang, I've received word from the sect. The Reincarnation Divine Sect has somehow obtained a batch of powerful giant puppets and thrown them into the battlefield. Zheng Ji, Elder Zheng, and Wan Hun, Elder Wan, both died in the outer battlefield. Only Elder Shi Juntian managed to escape with his life and is currently staying on the Blood River Star. He will return to Mystic Azure Star in the coming days."
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Chu Xuan and Shang Xingchen exchanged a glance.
Shang Xingchen sighed lightly, "The Reincarnation Divine Sect still has trump cards. Sect Master, it seems you were right after all."
Chu Xuan couldn't help but sigh.
Zheng Ji and Wan Hun were both old veterans of the sect. They had not participated in the previous summons, but this time, they had intended to join the campaign to make some gains. To their misfortune, they met their end on the battlefield.
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