Swallowed Star: The Zerg Overlord

Chapter 98: An Open and Honest Conversation

After taking control of the main AI of the steel base, the underground city held no more secrets. This was a world made of Black Iron. Almost everything in the warehouses and streets was composed of Black Iron. But that was all there was—Black Iron!

The lack of food and living supplies was the main reason the miners who lived here a million years ago perished.

For the United Government, this was an invaluable treasure trove. Although the humans who lived here a million years ago had perished, all their technology had been preserved. The basic production lines were also well-maintained due to sufficient energy and the daily maintenance of the robots.

As long as the personnel were in place and trained according to the main AI's data, it wouldn't be too difficult to get the mines operational. However, Qin Mu had already handed this over to Jia Yi, trusting that the new United Government would handle it well after cleaning up.

At this moment, Qin Mu, along with Hong, Lei Shen, and Jia Yi, arrived at the deepest level of the mine. Under their gaze, an insect egg continuously developed and eventually transformed into a huge mother nest. One by one, Zerg units emerged from the eggs, beginning to patrol the mine or dig for minerals.

"I believe you are all curious about the origin of my ability to cultivate monsters." Seeing the shocked expressions of the others, Qin Mu smiled. "I had guessed before. Satellites have captured images of the area around Ruin 31. This should be technology obtained from the ruins, right?"

Jia Yi regained his composure. In reality, this was something that was understood without being spoken. Qin Mu didn't mention it, and he didn't ask. There was a mutual understanding between them. On the battlefield, monster corpses were dragged into underground caves, and Zerg warriors emerged. Monster cultivation technology? It might fool ordinary people, but not those at the top of the Earth.

Not just Jia Yi, but also Hong and Lei Shen. No one was a fool. The abnormal situations on Earth weren't only noticed by Babata. The leaders of the originally most powerful factions on Earth would have noticed, especially after the global war began and the large-scale nests were deployed. How could they not have noticed?

At this moment, Qin Mu took the initiative to reveal this ability.

"These monsters are called Bug race. The ones currently mining minerals are called Mining bug, which are best at digging various metal ores." Qin Mu explained to the others. "As you guessed, the appearance of these Bugs indeed comes from Ruin 31. Ruin 31, one of the three forbidden zones on Earth, was originally a Bug Queen's mother nest. By a stroke of luck, I obtained part of the inheritance and finally took control of that mother nest."

Qin Mu's words were truthful, but he selectively omitted some details.

Seeing the confusion on their faces, it was clear they had no concept of the Bug race. There were no records of them in Earth's ruins, and low-level nations like the Silver-Blue Empire didn't encounter them.

"The Bug race are one of the six most powerful peak races in the universe, alongside humans." Qin Mu's tone became serious.

"This race is planetary-level in its infancy and can reach Sector Lord-level naturally. With sufficient resources, they can naturally reach such strength. They can also hatch various units, making them one of the most powerful races in the universe. I was lucky to obtain part of the inheritance, which gave me my current strength."

Hearing Qin Mu's words, the expressions of Hong, Lei Shen, and Jia Yi could no longer be described as shocked.

Jia Yi's breathing became heavy. What does planetary-level mean? On Earth, planetary-level is considered beyond the level of wargods, a level of strength reserved for parliament members. Before Qin Mu appeared, out of Earth's seven billion people, there were only fifty or so parliament members. And these beings are born with that level of strength.

"Ruin 31 is a mother nest. Do you know what Ruin 1 is?" Qin Mu's expression became somewhat peculiar.

"What is it?" Lei Shen asked curiously. Hong and Jia Yi also listened intently.

Ruin 1 was one of the three great forbidden zones among Earth's ruins, the earliest discovered ancient civilization site on Earth. It was a silver-white pyramid, 1200 meters tall, suspended in the waters of the North Atlantic near the Bermuda region. Just by being suspended there, the surrounding magnetic field was completely distorted, destroying any materials or experts that came close.

"That is an Automaton spaceship! One of the six peak races in the universe, the Automaton race, which excels in technology. You should know that even the lowest-level Automaton spaceships in the universe are C-class, and the one in Ruin 1 is far more powerful than our Black Dragon Mountain spaceship, definitely exceeding C-class. But our strength is still too weak. We can't even enter the Automaton race spaceship, otherwise, there would definitely be many valuable things inside." Qin Mu sighed.

The eyes of Hong, Lei Shen, and Jia Yi lit up.

"Just a small Earth has so many valuable things. Our Earth is not simple! So, once we enter the universe, we must not expose any information about Earth! If we do, countless strong beings will rush here, and becoming a slave planet would be the best outcome." Qin Mu spoke gravely.

In the original timeline, Qin Mu had been curious about why Hong and Lei Shen weren't interested in Ruin 1 or Ruin 31. In the virtual universe, if you want to investigate, you can always find some clues. At one point, Lei Shen had also obtained a world master inheritance. Couldn't he recognize the Automaton race spaceship and the mother nest?

Of course, it's also possible that they didn't want to compete with Luo Feng, as he had helped them a lot.

Qin Mu chose differently. It was better to tell them in advance and let them be prepared, making them more cautious when entering the universe. Otherwise, inadvertently revealing information could bring fatal threats to Earth.

"The Bug and the Automaton race! On such a small Earth, there are two of the six peak races in the universe!" Hong's expression also became serious, clearly realizing the severity of the situation.

"This is why I want to unify the world quickly and enter the universe as soon as possible! Once the outside world discovers Earth's situation, it will be a big problem. Only by entering the universe can we rapidly become stronger and have the power to protect ourselves. With Earth's resources, it's difficult to break through to the star level."

"I'm leaving the mother nest here to breed Zerg, so that the swarm can spread out. Not just on Mars, but also on other planets in the solar system, spreading outward. While exploring resources, they will also become Earth's first line of defense!" Qin Mu said.

The development of the Zerg is different from that of solitary creatures like the Golden Horned Beast. The Zerg require vast resources and extensive territories. If he wants to build the kind of Zerg swarm he envisions, then the swarm will need war. Only through war can the Zerg swarm evolve and grow rapidly.

Unless he chooses not to develop the Zerg, they will inevitably be exposed to the eyes of Earth's humans. This is something that cannot be hidden. Once they enter the stars, even if he doesn't say anything, they will investigate secretly. This is not about trust, but human nature.

Moreover, he has no intention of hiding these things. If he was weak, he would hide them, but now that he is strong, there is no need to hide anymore. By telling them these things, he believes that with the character of Hong, Lei Shen, and Jia Yi, they will not leak this information. On the contrary, for the safety of Earth, they will help me keep this secret.

Jia Yi's expression became serious. "We need to review the personnel entering the universe again. We must ensure absolute loyalty and reliability. There can be no mistakes!"

This is a matter of life and death for the entire Earth, and there can be no negligence.

"Absolutely, we must review it carefully. Hong and I will personally verify it." Hong and Lei Shen exchanged glances.

Seeing how seriously they took the matter; Qin Mu dropped another bombshell.

"But don't be too tense. There is a reason why our Earth has been able to develop safely until today." Qin Mu's serious expression softened into a smile. "From the information obtained from the ruins, we know that there is life beyond our Earth in the universe. But why have no one ever set foot on Earth in a million years?"

"The reason is simple. Our Earth was once the territory of a powerful being. That being used a secret method to conceal the spatial coordinates of Earth and the surrounding thousand light-years, making it impossible for ordinary beings to enter. And if we want to leave, without the coordinates, it will be difficult for us to do so. However, that powerful being perished tens of thousands of years ago. Otherwise, our Earth might still be that being's backyard."

Seeing Qin Mu's smile, the serious atmosphere during their conversation lightened up.

"Is this knowledge you obtained from the Zerg inheritance? It seems you have a way to leave."

"No wonder no one have entered Earth; they simply couldn't. It's good that they can't enter!"

The tension that had built up in their hearts instantly eased.

These things need to be clearly explained to them before they enter the universe to avoid unnecessary trouble. After all, at this point, they have not yet joined the Yun Mo.

"I do have a way, but it will take some time. I'll keep you in suspense for now!" Qin Mu's face was full of smiles. "Probably in about a month, and if we're lucky."

Barring any accidents, the Golden Horned Beast is also about to arrive. It's almost time to make contact with Babata.

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