116: Volcanic eruption, demonic insects come to talk.

The Azure Rain Art was naturally pocketed by Zhang Sheng.

Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi is inherently mixed, containing various attributes of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.

Different Spells mobilize different attributes of Spiritual Qi.

This second-order Spell can condense pure Wood-attribute Spiritual Qi or gather the free-floating Water and Wood Qi between Heaven and Earth to bring down "Azure Rain Spiritual Rain" containing rich vitality, which is of great benefit to the growth of spirit plants of the second order and below.

The specific effect depends on the caster's Realm and the amount of spirit rain.

This method can be called an advanced version of the Spring Breeze Turning into Rain Technique.

However, cultivating the Azure Rain Art must be temporarily postponed; the top priority is to push the Profound Light Shield to the Perfected State.

Leaving the new Jade Slip behind, Zhang Sheng casually copied several copies of the Barlin Artifact Refining Technique and the Mysterious Spider Thought Binding Method and handed them to Hou Wu.

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Meanwhile, far away on the Japanese island.

Mount Fuji, a giant active volcano famous worldwide, was a popular tourist destination teeming with visitors before the Civilization Assessment.

Many Huaxia people had once imagined that if the two countries were to go to war one day, they only needed to drop a few atomic bombs into the crater of Mount Fuji, which might trigger a large-scale eruption, bringing unimaginable catastrophe to Japan.

Yet tonight, the imagination has become reality!

The dark night was suddenly torn apart, and the mountain peak exploded with a roar!

Ten thousand jun of giant rocks were thrown into the firmament by violent force, and volcanic ash like thick clouds rolled up into the sky.

A thunderous roar came from the depths of the earth, the mountain shook violently, the ground cracked, and the scorching lava finally broke free from its shackles, gushing out like a crimson dragon!

That surging torrent of lava was like the boiling blood of the earth, scarlet and blinding, pouring down while carrying a high temperature that destroyed everything.

Wherever it passed, trees instantly turned into white smoke, and rocks wailed and melted in the scorching flow.

The night sky was illuminated a miserable red, and ashes fell like heavy snowflakes.

The surroundings of Mount Fuji had become a lava Hell.

This scene of destruction was clearly captured by Huaxia satellites.

Its scale far exceeded records from the past three hundred years on Earth, and it even triggered chain-reaction earthquakes and tsunamis.

The shocking images were transmitted to Zhang Sheng's Smart Terminal at the first opportunity.

What exactly happened? For a time, people were in a panic. The Hell-like scene was soon known by several major powers, who all began to investigate the cause.

Almost simultaneously, a hundred miles away from the First Cultivation University, an uninvited guest quietly appeared.

"Huaxia people! I come with sincerity! I must see Zhang Sheng immediately!"

The person's eyes were hollow, and their expression was stiff; they were clearly already controlled by the Parasitic Insect Emperor.

The Parasitic Insect Emperor appearing at this time had an intriguing intention.

Huaxia confirmed their identity as a Japanese Cultivator through facial scanning and comparison with the Huaxia database.

Yes, but also not entirely.

Song Xian, Lu Zhuo, Wang Yu, and others instantly surrounded them, standing by in battle formation.

The Spirit-Entrapping Worm lurking in this person's brain had already been discovered by them.

"Brother Xian, should we just finish them off?" Lu Zhuo asked in a low voice.

"Wait, let's see what they have to say; perhaps they are here to surrender," Song Xian said in a deep voice.

The Japanese person controlled by the Parasitic God Insect Emperor heard this and let out a harsh, cold laugh:

"Surrender? Today I will let you humans know that the Insect Emperor only dies in battle; there is absolutely no submission!"

"Japan's Mount Fuji is my masterpiece! Quickly call Zhang Sheng to see me! Otherwise, Mount Fuji will be your tomorrow! I want this Earth to be completely reduced to ashes!"

Song Xian and the others were shocked!

This was a naked threat.

The tragic situation in Japan just received on the Smart Terminal—Tokyo reduced to a sea of fire, volcanic ash blotting out the sky and spreading for hundreds of miles, a living Hell—was actually the work of this Insect Emperor!

Song Xian quickly connected to Zhang Sheng.

Zhang Sheng's holographic projection appeared, and he, inside the villa, also saw the arrogant "Parasitic God Insect Emperor" through the terminal.

"Zhang Sheng, is this 'gift' of Mount Fuji a pleasant surprise? Is it unexpected?"

The Puppet controlled by the Insect Emperor laughed strangely, "I know full well the old grudge between Huaxia and Japan, so I specially chose this place to express my sentiments!"

"I am sincere and honest, and wish to have a good talk with you all!"

Everyone looked at each other in astonishment. This scene was also simultaneously transmitted to major Huaxia strategic command centers.

First Cultivation University underground command hall.

"Commander Wang! The volcanic eruption in Japan was actually the work of the Parasitic God Insect Emperor!" Hou Wu said in a heavy tone.

Wang Huasheng's face was livid.

Combined with the recent sporadic traces of Earth-Splitting Rock Centipedes, the answer was obvious—it was these strange insects that destroyed the crustal structure, triggering this disaster.

If this is true, the future trouble will be endless!

How could Mount Fuji be the only super-large volcano on Earth?

Tambora, Vesuvius, Kilimanjaro... At this moment, the Parasitic God Insect Emperor was holding the key to destroying the entire planet!

The relevant analysis report was quickly sent to Zhang Sheng's terminal.

"Little bug, what do you want to talk about?" Zhang Sheng's face was as calm as water.

The controlled Puppet's face twisted, and it sternly said, "Rude fellow! You must address me as Lord Insect Emperor!"

Zhang Sheng's heart was as clear as a mirror.

The Earth-Splitting Rock Centipedes indeed have the ability to destroy the Earth, but wanting to snatch the star ring from his hands is wishful thinking.

Since the other party is negotiating in this way, they must have some ulterior motive.

"Zhang Sheng, as the strongest person on Earth, Lord Insect Emperor acknowledges your strength."

"My Mochong Star Yao Beast can give up the star ring."

"There is only one request: Earthlings, cede the entire Southern Hemisphere for my Yao Beast to inhabit! All humans in the Southern Hemisphere must move to the Northern Hemisphere. For the Secret Realms that descend hereafter, you are only allowed to clear half of them!"

"If you dare to disobey..." the Puppet's voice suddenly turned sharp, "I will order the Earth-Splitting Rock Centipedes to detonate all global volcanoes and perish together with you!"

Everyone gasped, instantly realizing the terrifying weight of these words.

Zhang Sheng's tone was indifferent, "Little bug, this is not one request, but two."

The "Parasitic God Insect Emperor" clumsily counted on its fingers, "One, two... Hmph! Who cares if it's one or two! You must agree! Otherwise, the volcanic eruption will happen today!"

"Quite an appetite." Zhang Sheng sneered, "Defeated remnants, and you dare to demand half the Earth? This condition is absolutely impossible."

"Then..." the Puppet controlled by the Insect Emperor paused slightly, "We only want the African continent! Using this as a habitat, that's okay, right?"

"The African continent is also too big." Zhang Sheng shook his head.

The Puppet of the "Parasitic God Insect Emperor" suddenly twisted all over, roaring, "Damn Zhang Sheng! The African continent is already my bottom line!"

Zhang Sheng was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Lord Insect Emperor, the conditions you proposed concern the fate of all humanity and cannot be decided by me alone."

"A meeting needs to be convened to discuss this. May I know your honorable title, Lord Insect Emperor? In a week, it will be easier to formally invite you to the meeting."

The "Parasitic Insect Emperor" rolled its eyeballs strangely a few times before saying, "Fine! A week it is! I can afford to wait!"

"As for my great name..." the Puppet puffed out its chest, its voice carrying a trace of pride, "I do not change my name when walking or sitting! I am the Chief Strategist under the Queen of Mochong Star—Great Ink Worm!"

A trace of an imperceptible smile hooked the corner of Zhang Sheng's mouth.

"Great Ink Worm Insect Emperor, let's stop here for today. Looking forward to meeting again in a week!"