Chapter 42: The Spoils of Battle
Luo Wen prided himself on being the main force of this operation, but to his surprise, all he contributed was his brain power; there was no opportunity for him to take action himself.
Over the past two months, his combat strength had improved significantly. The giant spiders that once towered over him several times were now only about twice his size.
However, no matter how confident he was, Luo Wen didn’t believe he could take on a spider in a one-on-one fight. Its venomous fangs were essentially a cheat weapon—highly lethal and incredibly dangerous. One misstep could easily result in his defeat or even death at the hands of the spider.
To his astonishment, such a formidable enemy was rendered utterly powerless in the face of the precise coordination of over a hundred ants. Like a lamb led to slaughter, it was subdued without any opportunity to resist.
This success made Luo Wen feel that the unconventional path he had chosen, diverging from other Iphieash, might have even greater potential.
Moreover, the battle itself unfolded not solely based on his general plan but primarily on the instincts of the ants working together seamlessly.
This realization was a wake-up call. Luo Wen resolved not to rely solely on his own strength to recklessly charge into danger. He could easily end up capsized in a ditch—just like this spider—overwhelmed by smaller opponents through teamwork.
At this moment, the giant spider was already lifeless. Even if it were somehow still alive, it posed no threat. It could eliminate all the soldier ants and still be unable to deal with the numerous worker ants burrowing inside its body.
The crevices of the cliff were teeming with panicked little spiders, which hadn’t fully matured and posed no significant threat. However, they were an excellent source of protein.