A few uninvited guests arrived at the Bug Valley while Qin Shilei was fixing attributes for the Crystal Source.
Three Golden realm Phantom Sound Butterflies fluttered their splendid wings above the Bug Valley.
"Golden Armored Beetles below, heed my command! By order of the Frost Insect Emperor, you are to assist us in capturing the culprit disturbing the Phoenix Butterfly Domain."
The lead Phantom Sound Butterfly imperiously commanded the glutton through insect language.
The glutton stopped eating and looked up at the Phantom Sound Butterflies overhead with a confused expression.
"Big dumb bug, are you deaf?"
The Phantom Sound Butterfly, its face icy, snapped, "Hurry up and order your subordinates to make way and welcome us."
The glutton glanced at them, then lowered its head and continued eating the bloody claw beast.
The glutton currently had only two interests: its master's commands and eating.
Everything else ranked last.
"You're seeking death!"
The Phantom Sound Butterfly was infuriated.
As special envoys from the Phoenix Butterfly Valley, they were treated as honored guests wherever they went. Never before had they been so disregarded by another insect.
The middle Phantom Sound Butterfly hissed and transformed into a blur, diving down.
The other two Phantom Sound Butterflies followed suit, flapping their wings and swooping down.
Facing the menacing Phantom Sound Butterflies, the glutton finally stopped chewing and roared.
Upon hearing their bug king's command, the entire Bug Valley erupted in chaos. All the insects looked up at the three Phantom Sound Butterflies.
Those nearby unleashed their special abilities, bombarding the Phantom Sound Butterflies.
"You dare to attack us? You have no need to exist."
The Phantom Sound Butterflies had only intended to teach the glutton a lesson, but now they harbored killing intent.
Their movements quickened, deftly weaving through the barrage of attacks, and instantly appeared ten meters above the glutton.
As they flapped their wings, clouds of illusory pollen rapidly drifted towards the glutton.
After releasing the pollen that induced hallucinations, the Phantom Sound Butterflies transformed into blurs again, closing in on the Golden Armored Beetle.
Once enveloped, the target would have its essence and blood rapidly drained, leading to death.
However, the Golden Armored Beetle, unaffected by the hallucinatory pollen, instead unleashed two deadly blades of killing intent towards them.
"Roar!"
The Phantom Sound Butterfly in the lead could not have imagined the Golden Armored Beetle's strength. It failed to dodge in time and had half its wing severed, falling down with a scream.
A flash of golden light, and the glutton instantly lunged at the fallen Phantom Sound Butterfly.
Its blood-red maw clamped down.
The Phantom Sound Butterfly continuously unleashed energy balls at its attacker while attempting to use its vital energy to ascend back into the air.
However, the Golden Armored Beetle ignored the attacks and bit off the other wing with a single snap.
Its sharp forelimbs moved swiftly, slicing the creature into several pieces.
Staring at the freshly prepared Phantom Sound Butterfly, the glutton's appetite was whetted. It hooked a piece and threw it into its mouth.
"You actually killed it! You're finished."
The other two Phantom Sound Butterflies, having retreated to the air, said with terrified faces.
"Let's go. Our Frost Emperor will deal with this rebellious Golden Armored Beetle later."
"Before we leave, let's collect some interest."
The two Phantom Sound Butterflies then scattered illusory pollen again.
Any Scythe Beetles that came into contact with the pollen would die silently within seconds.
Even Silver Armored Beetles swayed like drunken men, losing most of their strength.
The Golden Armored Beetle attempted to lead the other bugs in attacking, but due to the distance, the attackers were easily evaded.
Beetles lacked effective defensive measures against flying beasts.
"Screech!"
Suddenly, a clear eagle cry pierced the air, and a colossal figure sped from afar.
"That's the culprit who disturbed the Phoenix Butterfly Domain! Let's kill it!"
The two Phantom Sound Butterflies immediately flew towards the direction of the eagle's cry.
At this moment, Qin Shilei also emerged from the cave.
Upon exiting, he found thousands of Scythe Beetles lying motionless on the ground in the Bug Valley.
Before he could ascertain the situation, he suddenly felt a powerful fluctuation emanating from afar.
Interspersed with this were the occasional cries of Xiaojiang the eagle.
"No! Xiaojiang is in trouble!"
Qin Shilei instantly transformed into a streak of lightning, shooting towards the direction of the sound.
Upon approaching, he discovered two Golden realm Phantom Sound Butterflies attacking Xiaojiang.
Xiaojiang, only at early Golden realm one-star, was no match for them fighting two on one.
It had sustained multiple wounds.
One of the Phantom Sound Butterflies suddenly dodged Xiaojiang's claws and, like a piece of cloth, wrapped around Xiaojiang's injured thigh.
A surge of essence and blood erupted, instantly absorbed by the Phantom Sound Butterfly.
Teleport!
Qin Shilei instantly appeared beside the Phantom Sound Butterfly and thrust his sword forward.
Then, with several swift slashes, he severed its wings and ripped the Phantom Sound Butterfly from Xiaojiang's thigh.
At this point, Huanying had also heavily wounded the other Phantom Sound Butterfly and flew over, carrying it.
"Screech....." The two captured Phantom Sound Butterflies let out piercing shrieks.
Xiaojiang's voice also echoed in Qin Shilei's mind, "Master, they say they are special envoys from the Phoenix Butterfly Valley and want us to release them quickly. Otherwise, the Frost Insect Emperor will tear us apart."
"So you're from the Phoenix Butterfly Valley. What can your Frost Insect Emperor do to tear us apart? I'd rather stew it."
"The Frost Insect Emperor is a peak Platinum realm expert. A single glance from him can kill you. Be sensible and release us."
"I'll sneak into the Phoenix Butterfly Valley, paralyze your Insect Emperor as I did just now, and I don't believe I can't kill it."
"Dream on! Our Phoenix Butterfly Valley is heavily guarded. There are nearly thirty Golden realm experts. You'll never be able to sneak in. Even if you could get close to the Insect Emperor, you wouldn't be able to harm it in the slightest."
"What special abilities does the Frost Insect Emperor possess?"
"You expect me to reveal information about our Phoenix Butterfly Valley?"
These two foolish Phantom Sound Butterflies were now being secretive.
A purple light flashed in Qin Shilei's eyes as he managed to control one of the heavily injured Phantom Sound Butterflies.
The dazed Phantom Sound Butterfly spoke woodenly, "The Frost Insect Emperor can instantly freeze anything within a hundred meters. Its automatically appearing ice shield is incredibly hard and can block any attack. The Emperor's illusionary techniques are also incredibly potent. As for what other trump cards the Emperor possesses, we do not know."
Having obtained the information he desired, Qin Shilei casually stabbed and killed the two Phantom Sound Butterflies.
Returning to the Bug Valley, he learned the full story by questioning the Golden Armored Beetles.
Qin Shilei frowned in thought.
The glutton had already reached the peak of the Golden realm but had no clues on how to advance.
Staying in the Insect World held little significance.
However, the gluttonous Golden Armored Beetle was simply too stupid, only caring about eating.
If it were left alone to seek a way to advance, it would likely be targeted by the bugs from the Phoenix Butterfly Valley, leading to its demise.
Qin Shilei decided to scout the Phoenix Butterfly Valley and see if he could eliminate the threat of the Frost Insect Emperor.