Chapter 103: Flight
The Ultra Giant Soldier Ants were a marvel of biology, managing to achieve such massive sizes despite the severely outdated oxygen supply system typical of ant physiology. They relied entirely on their incredibly dense and powerful muscles to physically pump oxygen throughout their bodies. This impressive muscle density also translated into a highly efficient energy conversion rate.
When Luo Wen awoke, not only had he grown wings, but his Brood Nest had also regenerated.
Previously, Luo Wen had only speculated about the possibility of his Brood Nest regenerating. Now, with his hypothesis confirmed, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Perhaps due to insufficient energy supply during growth, the regenerated Brood Nest appeared somewhat underdeveloped. However, this was only in relation to Luo Wen’s large size. Compared to its initial state when it was first formed, the reborn Brood Nest was already several times larger.
Scooping up some rotting branches and leaves from the surroundings, Luo Wen stuffed them into the feeding orifice of the Brood Nest. Though this first meal for the regenerated Brood Nest was lackluster, the circumstances left little room for luxury. Something was better than nothing.
The Brood Nest wasn’t nearly as picky as Luo Wen. Ever since it acquired earthworm genes, it could even consume soil and pebbles, earning it the title of “everything within sight is edible.” Rotting leaves, therefore, were an effortless choice.
After attending to the Brood Nest, Luo Wen crawled out of his burrow.
If not for the importance of the Brood Nest, he would have been unable to suppress his excitement.
Soaring freely through the blue sky was a dream cherished by all living creatures. Luo Wen, whether in his past human life or his current insect form, had always longed for a pair of wings of his own.