"Boom!"

With a low rumbling sound echoing, the tunneling worm Little Blue has packed up its belongings and set off.

According to Zhang Xiaoman's instructions, it will move from approximately one hundred meters underground within the rock layer, aiming for the edge of the passage area two hundred and fifty kilometers westward.

The Blood Covenant proves to be quite effective, although it cannot directly grant it immense wisdom for communication.

However, it already allows the simplest telepathy to effectively carry out its master's orders.

At least the tasks Zhang Xiaoman just laid out are basically understandable by Little Blue.

Due to moving through the rock layer, the underground passages it digs will be very sturdy and won't easily collapse.

Nonetheless, for safety reasons, Zhang Xiaoman still issued an order to stabilize the cave.

This is an innate ability of the tunneling worms.

They can simultaneously secrete a kind of mucus from their oral cavities and body surfaces, referred to as "Primordial Cohesive Condensate," which hardens the soil it adheres to, preventing landslides.

The hard armor on the tunneling worm's exterior is formed this way.

After all, they need to settle firmly underground to make a stable nest.

Sometimes they will excavate specific "insect tunnels" in areas they frequently traverse, using this mucus.

It is claimed that the Federation's current construction scale owes much to the tunneling worms' contributions.

It is said that the technology related to this Primordial Cohesive Condensate plays a significant role in producing building materials, greatly enhancing and improving the stability of houses.

Now, Zhang Xiaoman instructs Little Blue to use this mucus while in action, to create a stable "insect tunnel."

Of course, the price for using this ability is that Little Blue's digging speed will be significantly reduced.

Normally, it would take about one hour to reach the destination two hundred and fifty kilometers away.

However, if it also constructs an insect tunnel, then the time might increase more than tenfold, approximating half a day.

Therefore, if possible, Zhang Xiaoman needs more "Little Blues."

Though he cannot contract them all himself.

Others such as Awakeners can be contracted to direct them in digging insect tunnels.

Once the entire Guleng Star is mapped out with insect tunnels, everyone can move across regions unobstructed.

Initially, too many insect tunnels are not necessarily required.

Ensuring each city has one allows the survivors to move to the Hope Base first.

At this moment, Little Blue has already set off to dig the insect tunnel.

Zhang Xiaoman did not wish to wait idly here, so he returned to the surface, issuing a temporary task to the Rat Extermination Team.

The task is to investigate this reservoir, search for useful weapons and information, and await the tunneling worm's return.

Morris and the others are naturally very eager to complete tasks assigned by the Star Lord.

Simple and highly rewarding, not to mention showcasing their skills before the Boss—why not seize the opportunity?

Before Zhang Xiaoman left, he also left a special reward.

Seeing the five silver-white weapons floating quietly before them, the Rat Extermination Team members felt their hearts race with excitement.

"Bo-Bo-Boss... Is this the reward the Star Lord left for us? A-Am I dreaming... or...?"

Jiko wanted to reach out and touch them, but as soon as his hand extended halfway, he quickly withdrew it, fearing it was just an illusion.

Regarding these silver-white weapons, though they've only been with the Star Alliance for ten days, they clearly understand their significance.

These are Mystic Weapons! Genuine Dark Spiritual Artifacts!

Most importantly, they're the standard equipment for Awakeners within the Star Alliance!

Everyone in the Star Alliance knows, once you become an Awakener, the organization provides a Mystic Weapon based on the affiliated Sanctuary.

Since the Star Lord has given these weapons to them, does this imply he plans to make them Awakeners?

The few exchanged glances, eyes filled with undeniable joy and astonishment.

"Look at you, losing your composure over a minor issue... If the Star Lord sees this, don't let him take your gear back..."

Andrea timely mocked Jiko while extending his hand towards the floating silver-white weapon.

Despite his words, his hand trembles slightly, evidently unable to conceal the turbulence in his heart.

The weapons acquired by the five are all Long Spears.

This signifies that if the Star Lord truly intends to have them join one of the Three Great Sanctuaries, it would represent the Star Palace of the Forest Guardians.

They are aware of these basic details.

To them, it doesn't matter which sanctuary they join.

Be it the Star Palace's Forest Guardians, Radiant Hall's Guardians, or Moon Shadow Hall's Trackers, none of these are crucial.

What matters is the opportunity to swiftly advance, becoming a genuine Transcendent.

The motivational boost instantaneously revived the somewhat fatigued five who recently battled, now brimming with energy once more.

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