CHAPTER 830: CHAPTER 634: EXPLORATION 2 (FIRST UPDATE)

At this time, Sun Duoxiang followed along and asked Su Mo.

"Boss, in such a harsh environment, how do those insects even reside?"

"Good or bad environment is relative. The result may differ vastly for different life forms. Let me give you an example, remember when we explored the Kativaro Star Sky?"

Su Mo was in a good mood, chatting with Sun Duoxiang.

"I remember, that godforsaken star sky almost got the brothers killed. It was thanks to your might, boss, that you managed to find us some resources, or else we would’ve lost money. I heard a lot of people went bankrupt because of that mission!"

Sun Duoxiang couldn’t help but complain as he mentioned it.

"Actually, that operation had special significance; it was aimed at finding the Titan Ruins."

"I heard a bit about it afterward, too bad it wasn’t meant for us. I heard Lord Spade found it personally and made a fortune."

"Whether it was a fortune or not, let’s not talk about that now. I actually found part of the Titan Ruins back then as well."

Su Mo said casually.

Upon hearing Su Mo’s words, Sun Duoxiang and the others widened their eyes: "Boss, you really found it? Why didn’t you take us with you?"

"Why take you along? There was nothing there, would’ve lost everything. Plus, the environment on that planet was several times harsher than the one we’re on now, yet it was suitable for the Titan Clan to reside in. So, don’t just look at things on the surface."

Su Mo patiently instructed.

"What you say makes sense, boss. But boss, we’re not going to return empty-handed this time, are we?"

Sun Duoxiang replied, a little uncertain.

"Shut up, stop talking about bad luck."

Su Mo replied with a black line on his face.

"Cough cough! I was just joking, no malice intended. Isn’t it there yet? We’ve been walking for so long."

"Almost there, the entrance to the Insect Nest is just ahead."

Xiao Wen said steadily.

"Let’s pick up the pace then."

Su Mo led the way, speeding up.

"Got it!"

.....

Shortly after, Su Mo and his group arrived at a complex terrain area. There were cliffs and ridges everywhere, and not far off, there was a sunken ring-shaped crater, though it looked dormant.

But after arriving in this area, all the mecha devices issued high-temperature alerts; the air temperature had already reached 82 degrees.

"It’s not easy to walk here, follow me. The entrance is hidden ahead, covered by protruding rocks."

Xiao Wen naturally walked in front.

"You guys even found such a hidden spot, impressive!"

Sun Duoxiang continuously praised.

"Just lucky."

Xiao Wen replied candidly.

As they walked inside, they soon saw a huge Insect Nest entrance obscured by protruding rocks.

This Insect Nest was embedded at the base of a cliff, barely visible from above.

"Let’s go!"

Su Mo led the way inside.

Sun Duoxiang and the others followed with heightened alertness.

As soon as they entered the cave.

All the mecha electronic devices started to become somewhat unstable, even close-range communications had static noise.

"What’s going on?"

Mo Baoke said, startled.

"It’s interference. Everyone switch to manual mode and activate anti-interference mode. The further we go in, the stronger the interference will be."

Su Mo said calmly.

"Yes!"

The group switched their mecha operation modes.

"What a hassle, we can only use manual mode."

Sun Duoxiang grumbled.

"Interference isn’t necessarily a bad thing."

Su Mo suddenly said.

"Oh, why?"

Xiao Wen asked with some interest.

"Boss, you wouldn’t be talking nonsense, would you?"

Sun Duoxiang asked, puzzled.

Su Mo stopped walking, suddenly controlled the Slaughter Blade Mecha to draw out a beam saber, and slashed at the protruding rock beside them!

Crack!

The whole rock was cleaved open, revealing the internal structure. Inside the crimson rock were embedded blocks of gray stone.

"There are many types of interference; some are due to special geological structures and planetary magnetic field issues. But the interference in this area is mostly due to interference stones within the rocks. Interference stones are a resource that can be used to manufacture weapons like interference bombs, and they fetch a good price."

Su Mo explained as he looked at the cleaved rock. For this excavation operation, he had studied a lot on the topic.

Hearing Su Mo’s words, Sun Duoxiang’s eyes lit up, and he said: "Boss, what are we waiting for? Let’s just start digging."

"Are you stupid? We’re supposed to go deeper into the Insect Nest. If you start digging now, do you plan to collapse this place and bury us all?"

Su Mo replied helplessly.

"Uh, I’m just in a hurry."

Sun Duoxiang responded awkwardly.

"Alright, we’ll deal with these interference stones later. To dig them out, we’d probably have to dismantle the entire Insect Nest."

Su Mo replied calmly.

"Got it."

Sun Duoxiang replied happily, feeling like they were about to hit the jackpot, having already found something as soon as they entered the nest.

As they continued deeper, the passageway became wider and steeper, with visibility decreasing.

Looking deeper, the end was nowhere in sight.

The whole passageway gave off a very oppressive atmosphere, prompting Xiao Wen and the others to remain on high alert, ready for combat at any moment.

"Commander Su Mo, why do I feel so uneasy here? There shouldn’t still be bugs around, right? This scanner is almost useless due to interference."

Mo Baoke said with chattering teeth.

"There must still be lingering bugs, so everyone be cautious."

Su Mo calmly reminded.

Sun Duoxiang swallowed and immediately asked: "Boss, this Nest passage is so spacious, isn’t it directly linked to the Red Cicada Bug King’s main lair?"

"Good eyes, it’s possible."

Su Mo gave Sun Duoxiang another look; his analysis wasn’t without reason. Of course, Su Mo wasn’t going to tell him he guessed wrong.

"Then there’s nothing to fear, that Red Cicada Bug King has already been dealt with."

Sun Duoxiang replied confidently after hearing Su Mo, quickening his pace.

Just then, Su Mo’s eyes suddenly narrowed, and he unexpectedly controlled the Slaughter Blade, hurling a beam saber at Sun Duoxiang.

Swish!

The beam saber swiped past Sun Duoxiang’s mecha, piercing into the recess area of the left passageway.

Crack!

A piercing insect chirp accompanied by splatters of blood echoed.

Sun Duoxiang and the others tensed up, controlling their mechas to look over, only to see a gray-spotted insect with sharp mandibles detaching from the rock wall and falling to the ground in the depression area of the left passageway.

Su Mo controlled his mecha and walked over, pulling out the beam saber.