With a single sword slash, he beheaded the Eight-Eyed Wolf Spider; with a mere palm strike, he crushed the Centipede King into pieces.
These were two kings of the insect race—formidable beings whose power rivaled the heavens, pushing humanity to the brink of extinction. Yet now, they had been utterly crushed in an instant.
This shocking scene left everyone stunned and terrified.
Li Hongjun’s fingers trembled—not out of fear, but excitement.
For five long years, humanity had fought desperately against the insect races. Countless lives had been lost, and every effort had been made just to preserve the last sparks of survival. As for the two insect kings, even with the best of intentions, humanity had been powerless to stop them.
Yet now, these two seemingly invincible insect kings had been effortlessly slain by this young man before them. It was like a nuclear explosion in Li Hongjun’s heart.
“The Human Emperor,” Li Hongjun murmured, a title of unmatched dominance. Yet at this moment, he truly felt that only this youth was worthy of such a title.
He had cultivated for hundreds of years, lived through dynasty after dynasty, watching the tides of history from afar, uninvolved—so long as the sky remained unchanged, he would remain a mere passerby.
Pursuing the ultimate Dao had been the singular goal for all cultivators. But when the insect races descended upon Earth, everything changed.
According to ancient records, this was the result of dimensional rifts opening, allowing demons from other worlds to invade.
But the records were scarce, offering little understanding of the true nature of this calamity. Still, he believed there were higher realms beyond their own—worlds unknown to them.
And now, this young man before him must have come from such a world.
Lin Fan stood calmly, his expression serene, as he casually remarked, “Ah, only five short years, and yet everything has changed so drastically.”
Li Hongjun listened intently to the mysterious Human Emperor’s words, his heart suddenly racing. Could it be that this Human Emperor was originally from Earth, only to have left for five years?
“Boom!”
Just as Li Hongjun was lost in thought, a thunderous roar erupted across Starlight City. Countless humans burst into cheers.
It was the release of years of unbearable pressure, a cathartic eruption of long-suppressed emotions.
Delight, indescribable delight.
“The insect kings are dead! The insect kings are dead!”
“This young man saved us! With one sword strike, he felled an insect king—he must be a god!”
“We won’t die after all!”
The crowd roared in celebration. To them, Lin Fan was a legendary deity, his figure towering like a pillar of heaven—unreachable and majestic.
When countless women laid eyes on him, they were instantly captivated.
Their hearts melted at the sight of his upright posture and his calm, composed demeanor.
If Lin Fan were to merely beckon with a finger, they would surely rush to him without hesitation.
Hope City.
The Chief Commander stood frozen before the screen, then suddenly shouted, “Quickly, open all city communications and broadcast the scene from Starlight City!”
“This is humanity’s hope! This is the first time we’ve ever defeated an insect king! Everyone must see this!”
He roared with excitement, his face alight with joy.
For so long, humanity had been crushed under the weight of the insect threat. Many had lost hope, simply waiting for death.
But now, an unknown young warrior had appeared, cutting down the insect kings with a single strike. For the entire human race, it was a moment of exhilaration.
“Commander, but what about the Insect God? If people learn of its existence, it might cause panic.”
“And if this young warrior is defeated by the Insect God…”
His subordinates hesitated, fearing precisely that. Though the young man was powerful, the Insect God’s strength was even more terrifying. If he were slain on the spot, it could spark even greater chaos.
The greater the hope, the deeper the despair.
Especially now, with the battle situation growing increasingly dire and cities under constant insect attacks…
“Don’t ask so many questions! This scene must be broadcast immediately! Contact Li Hongjun—no matter what, protect this young man’s life and bring him to headquarters! Such a powerful youth must be retained.” The Commander ordered.
“Yes, sir!”
Without hesitation, the subordinates sprang into action.
In an instant, whether cities under siege or those still enjoying peace—all received the message.
Every city had a massive screen, always used to broadcast critical news.
Now, all these screens suddenly lit up.
“Breaking News: A Mysterious Young Warrior Slaughters Two Insect Kings!”
Everyone stopped what they were doing, hearts pounding, and looked up at the screens. Even those hiding at home, praying for survival, rushed outside.
In various academies.
Countless young men and women had been training desperately, driven by a singular purpose—to grow stronger and resist the insect races.
Upon hearing this news, they all froze.
To them, any news had long become routine—either a city’s destruction or another human defeat. But now, hearing that someone had slain two insect kings, they were stunned.
To them, it was simply impossible.
Could a human truly slay an insect king? Even the combined efforts of the greatest experts wouldn’t stand a chance.
At this moment, crowds gathered in every city street.
The screen displayed the scene.
A figure appeared before their eyes.
A massive sword stood planted in the earth, and atop its hilt stood a white-robed youth.
Impaled at the sword’s tip was the Eight-Eyed Wolf Spider. Nearby, the shattered remains of the Centipede King lay motionless.
With a single sword strike, he beheaded the eight-eyed wolf spider, and with a single palm, he crushed the centipede. These were the two kings of the insect race, beings of immense power who had driven humanity to the brink of extinction. Yet now, they were effortlessly crushed by this man.
The scene left everyone in shock and awe. Li Hongjun’s fingers trembled, not out of fear, but excitement. For five years, humanity had fought against the insect race. Countless lives had been lost to these insect kings, and every effort had been made to preserve the spark of humanity. As for the two insect kings, even if they had the will, they lacked the strength to confront them.
But now, these formidable insect kings had been effortlessly slain by the young man before them. It was like a nuclear bomb exploding in Li Hongjun’s heart.
“The Human Emperor,” Li Hongjun muttered. The title was domineering, but at this moment, Li Hongjun felt that only this young man deserved it.
He had cultivated for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of dynasties, observing the world’s changes without involving himself. As long as the heavens remained unchanged, he was but a passerby.
The pursuit of the Great Dao was the sole goal in the hearts of all. But after the arrival of the insect race, everything in the world had changed. According to ancient records, this was the opening of another dimension, an invasion of demons and monsters. Yet the records were sparse, and no one truly understood the situation. But he believed that beyond the heavens, there were other worlds, and beyond humanity, there were other beings. There must be realms unknown to them.
The young man before them must be from that otherworldly realm.
Lin Fan’s heart was calm, and he casually boasted, “Ah, in just five years, everything has changed so much.”
Li Hongjun listened to the words of this mysterious Human Emperor and was struck with a sudden realization. Could it be that this Human Emperor was once an Earthling who had left five years ago?
“Boom!”
In the midst of Li Hongjun’s shock, the entire Star City erupted with a thunderous roar as countless humans cheered. It was the release of long-suppressed emotions, a cathartic explosion of relief and joy.
“The insect kings are dead! The insect kings are dead!”
“This young man saved us. With a single sword strike, he killed the insect kings. He’s a god!”
“We won’t die!”
Countless people cheered. To them, Lin Fan was the legendary deity, his towering figure like a pillar of the heavens, unreachable.
Many women were utterly captivated by his presence. His tall, straight posture and calm demeanor drew them in completely. If Lin Fan were to beckon them now, they would rush to him without hesitation.
In the City of Hope, the commander stood dumbfounded before the screen, then suddenly shouted, “Quick! Open all city communications and broadcast the footage from Star City!”
“This is humanity’s hope! For the first time, a human has slain the insect kings! Everyone must see this!”
The commander roared, his excitement evident on his face. Humanity had been oppressed by the insect race, and many had given up hope, waiting only for death. But now, a young man of unknown origin had appeared, wielding his sword to annihilate the insect kings. This was a moment of exhilaration for all of humanity.
“Commander, but what if the Insect God appears? If humans learn of the Insect God’s presence, it could cause panic.”
“And if this young man is killed by the Insect God, it could lead to even greater despair…”
Those around him voiced their concerns. Though the young man was strong, the Insect God’s power was beyond comprehension. If he were to be slain by the Insect God, it would only deepen the fear.
The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
Especially now, with the war at a critical point, as cities across the land were under attack by insect swarms…
“Don’t ask questions. This must be broadcast. Contact Li Hongjun and ensure that this young man’s life is protected at all costs. Bring him to headquarters. Such a powerful youth must be preserved,” the commander ordered.
“Yes, sir!”
Without hesitation, everyone sprang into action.
In an instant, every city, whether under attack or at peace, received the message.
Every city had a massive screen that usually broadcast important news. Now, these screens lit up.
“Breaking news: A mysterious young man has slain the two insect kings!”
Everyone stopped what they were doing, their hearts trembling as they looked up at the screens. Those who had been hiding in their homes, praying, now rushed outside.
In the academies, countless young men and women were training relentlessly, their only thought to grow stronger and fight the insect race. Upon hearing the news, they all paused.
To them, news of cities falling or humanity being defeated had become routine. But now, hearing that someone had slain the two insect kings was beyond belief.
It seemed like a fairy tale. Could a human really kill the insect kings? Even the strongest warriors working together couldn’t achieve such a feat.
Now, the streets of every city were filled with people.
The footage began to play.
A figure appeared on the screen.
A massive sword stood between heaven and earth, and atop its hilt stood a young man in white.
At the tip of the sword was the eight-eyed wolf spider, and not far away, the shattered remains of the centipede lay scattered.
This was more shocking than any news they had ever seen.
“That’s the eight-eyed wolf spider, the insect king that destroyed my hometown.”
“The centipede, the strongest of the insect kings… This is impossible.”
“Who is he?”
“Look! The Insect God has appeared!”
“What? How can the Insect God appear?”
…
At that moment, Li Hongjun’s voice came through the screen.
“Human Emperor, that is the Insect God. You are humanity’s hope. You must not fall here. Go to the City of Hope, where you can unleash your true power.” Li Hongjun, having received orders from above, immediately called out.
In Li Hongjun’s eyes, such a powerful figure should not die here. Only by surviving could he bring the greatest victory.
But to the countless humans watching, his words were a blow to the head.
For the people of Star City, it was a cry of terror.
They had thought this was their hope, but now that hope was leaving. Their fate was sealed—they would die here.
“Don’t abandon us! I don’t want to die!”
…
But some understood that Li Hongjun was right. Human powerhouses were rare, and the loss of even one was a tremendous blow.
Suddenly, the young man in white on the screen spoke.
“No need. The Insect God is nothing but a tiny bug…”
“That’s the Eight-Eyed Wolf Spider—the one that destroyed my hometown!”
“The Centipede King—the strongest of the insect kings… this… this…”
“Who exactly is he?”
“Look! There’s the Insect God! The Insect God has appeared!”
“What? How is that possible? How could the Insect God appear now?”
…
At that moment, Li Hongjun’s voice rang out from the screen.
“Human Emperor, this is the Insect God. You are the hope of humanity—you must not perish here. Leave quickly, head to Hope City, where you can unleash your true power.” Li Hongjun, having received orders from above, shouted urgently.
To Li Hongjun, such a powerful figure should not die here. As long as he lived, it was humanity’s greatest victory.
But to countless humans, these words were like a thunderclap.
To the people of Starlight City, it was a terrifying cry.
They had thought this was salvation, but now salvation was being asked to leave. Their fate could only be one thing—death.
“Don’t abandon us! I don’t want to die!”
…
Yet some among the crowd understood. Li Hongjun was right. With so few powerful humans left, the loss of even one would be an immense blow.
But suddenly, the white-robed youth on the screen spoke.
“No need. The Insect God? That’s nothing more than a tiny, insignificant pest…”
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