Chapter 135: A Natural Disaster (2)
The external environment continued to deteriorate, showing no signs of recovery in the short term. Most of the Air Force bases located atop mountain peaks had suffered devastating blows.
Under such atmospheric conditions, the Storm Gods were unable to sustain high-altitude flight. The pervasive heat and ash wreaked havoc on their respiratory systems, leading to heavy casualties.
Left with no choice, Luo Wen ordered them to fly at low altitudes and seek shelter in nearby underground bases. However, their massive bodies were never accounted for when the passageways were originally designed, making access impossible.
Luo Wen considered the situation for a moment but ultimately decided not to concern himself further. The foundation and logistics of the Swarm had improved significantly since his initial awakening. Even if all the Storm Gods perished, it wouldn’t take long to regenerate their ranks.
Near the testing grounds, which were closer to the impact site, falling fire and rock had ignited the forest. Experimental units produced by the Swarm were being directed by the Blades to evacuate collectively. Now that the Storm Gods were no longer available as transport, the survival rate of these units was uncertain.
As for the wild specimens, some had followed the Swarm’s experimental units in retreat, but many escaped amidst the chaos. Luo Wen couldn’t spare attention for them at the moment; if they ran, so be it.
The Brood Queens, Worker Ants, and Worker Drones—being situated outside the impact core zone—survived for the most part. Their long-term activity within underground bases shielded them from the first wave of shockwaves and meteorite showers. Currently, they were digging tunnels to extend the base deeper underground while relocating the Brood Queens to safety.
The Modified Spider Combat Bugs and airborne units also began migrating underground. However, with limited subterranean space and no digging capabilities of their own, they could only follow the Blades to locate caves for temporary shelter.
Days passed, yet the disaster outside showed no signs of abating. The skies remained dark, and both flora and fauna were crying out in anguish.