I Am The Swarm

Once the Self-destruct Spiders emerged, they immediately moved past the swarm’s ranks, with two heading straight toward the python.

As they crawled, they gradually shifted into their running mode.

Using their legs like gymnasts launching themselves into the air, they flipped and rolled forward. Their elongated limbs, bent like powerful slingshots, propelled them forward at speeds nearly double that of their usual crawling pace.

Upon nearing the python, they leapt high, with their “slingshots” catapulting them into the air toward the snake’s head.

The python, in the middle of relishing its dominance, was caught off guard by this apparent act of self-sacrifice. Did these tiny creatures, awed by its majestic form, intend to pay tribute? Was this their way of currying favor?

Despite its massive size, the python was incredibly agile. With a swift motion of its head, it precisely caught both Self-destruct Spiders. Measuring just 30 centimeters in length, the bugs were minuscule compared to the snake’s enormous maw and were swallowed whole in one gulp.

Sliding down the python’s esophagus, the Self-destruct Spiders reached its stomach.

The thin exoskeleton armor covering the Self-destruct Spiders offered little protection against physical damage. However, it was highly resistant to acid and corrosion, allowing them to survive the gastric acids for an extended period.

Not that they needed it.

The swollen abdomens of the Self-destruct Spiders housed not only five toxin glands filled with potent mixed toxins but also an almost complete “Gatling Gun” system.

Inside, two chemical chambers simultaneously injected their stored compounds into a reaction chamber. The chemicals immediately reacted violently.

However, the reaction chamber lacked an exhaust outlet. When the internal pressure from the chemical reaction reached a critical point, the abdomen of the Self-destruct Spider exploded.

Deadly heat and a torrent of toxins were released in all directions.

Outside, the python, still basking in its triumph, suddenly let out an earth-shattering roar of agony. Its massive body writhed in pain, its abdomen convulsing as it attempted to regurgitate its meal.

But the Self-destruct Spiders had long since detonated into fragments. Even if the snake could empty its stomach, there was nothing left to expel.

Inside the python, the intense heat had scorched its stomach, allowing the toxins to infiltrate its system. As the snake thrashed, the toxins spread throughout its body.

The paralyzing agents in the toxins momentarily dulled the python’s pain, enabling it to clumsily lift itself and make a desperate attempt to flee.

At this moment, some previously overlooked Type I Flying Bugs in the sky launched a concentrated assault.

A hail of “bullets” rained down on the python’s eyes.

Though the attacks initially seemed ineffective—its eyelids closed to block most of the “bullets”—the projectiles were far more than mere kinetic weapons. They carried potent toxins and a strong adhesive.

The “bullets” stuck to the eyelids instead of bouncing off, and their toxins began corroding the eyelid’s surface.

As more “bullets” adhered to its eyelids, the python’s defenses were breached. The moment the toxins reached its eyeballs, the snake let out another heart-wrenching scream.

No longer bothering to shield itself from the airborne attackers, the python barreled forward, crashing through the forest in a blind panic.

Trees too thin to withstand its bulk snapped like twigs, showcasing the python’s immense strength.

Luo Wen regretted not deploying more Self-destruct Spiders earlier. If he hadn’t been so stingy, the python might already be dead instead of still thrashing around.

However, after such prolonged torment, the python was on its last legs. The toxins had spread throughout its body, and as it continued its desperate charge, its movements grew increasingly uncoordinated.

In a final burst of effort, the python demolished another small patch of forest before collapsing lifelessly to the ground, its 30-meter-long body sprawled across the earth.

The injured python had fled several kilometers from the swarm base before succumbing. Its final resting place lay four to five kilometers away—a result of its impaired vision causing it to repeatedly crash into trees. Otherwise, it might have made it 10 kilometers or more.

Even four or five kilometers posed a logistical nightmare for Luo Wen. The python’s body, weighing nearly 20 tons and heavier than a Diplodocus, presented a colossal challenge for transportation.

The entire force of Heavy-armored Soldier Ants was mobilized. These ants, far stronger than Luo Wen had anticipated, exhibited adaptations to support their massive forms. Their legs had thickened, and paired with their heavy exoskeleton armor and low-set chassis, they resembled miniature moving fortresses.

Unfortunately, their limited mobility confined them to tasks like transportation.

The Heavy-armored Soldier Ants used their enormous mandibles to grip the python’s head muscles and began dragging it along.

However, the head muscles couldn’t bear the python’s full weight. The ants frequently stopped to adjust their grip, leaving the python’s head mangled within moments.

Its scales and muscles were torn open, exposing the bone underneath. The ants hooked their mandibles into the eye sockets, jawbones, and other sturdy areas, finally gaining traction.

The python’s massive body flattened the ground as it was dragged, leaving a two-meter-wide bloody trail that stretched for kilometers. The scent of blood wafted for miles.

Even so, few predators dared to approach. The python’s earlier roars had likely scared off any potential scavengers, much like how weaker creatures had avoided the T-Rex’s battle with the black-ringed red dragon.

Without interference, the Heavy-armored Soldier Ants brazenly dragged the python back to the base.

Luo Wen, uninterested in overseeing the dismemberment, retreated to his experimental garden to continue tinkering with plants.

Cutting apart such large prey was a task better suited to the Heavy-armored Soldier Ants, who were already experienced in such work.

The python’s body provided a timely solution to the swarm’s dwindling resources. The ants cleared a large open area near the base to process the carcass, working in the open without any attempt to hide their activities.

With no immediate threats in the vicinity and the successful hunt of the python bolstering their confidence, the swarm no longer saw a need to conceal their prey or bloodshed.

Although Luo Wen’s fascination with developing new crops now seemed unnecessary, it had become a personal obsession. Even if the current circumstances didn’t demand it, he considered it an enjoyable way to pass the time.

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