Abyss Summoner-Chapter 107 - 105: An Unexpected Vigilance

When a Demon Fly captures a pregnant woman, it abducts her here and lays eggs in her in a cruel manner, a process beyond description.

This method can no longer be called cruel; it is, in fact, sheer madness!

The larvae of the Demon Fly hatch within the womb of the pregnant woman, fusing completely with the unborn child before bursting out from the stomach.

By then, the belly does not contain a nine-month-old fetus, but a monstrous creature full of cunning and cruelty. Before being born, they devour the internal organs of the woman as sustenance.

A process of torment.

The scars and twisted limbs on the woman’s body are not caused by external force but are a result of self-mutilation in extreme desperation and pain.

A nauseating creature.

Chen Feng lifted his head, a layer of flame suddenly appearing on his right hand. These flames rotated slowly, growing fiercer until they transformed into a palm-sized fireball.

After the mutation of the Flame Demon’s body, Chen Feng had mastered the ability to control fire.

Chen Feng’s face turned cold, and with a wave of his right hand, the fireball struck directly upon the pregnant woman.

The flames, filled with the power of judgment.

The moment the flames contacted the corpse, the creature in the belly seemed to sense it, suddenly bursting open the abdomen. A pinkish little head appeared, a Demon Fly larva, half-transformed, with hollow little eyes filled with madness and resentment, its mouth smacking incessantly, fragments of organs inside. It attempted to crawl out of the corpse, but the burning flames, like a barrier, cut off its escape route.

The fireball possessed some splatter characteristics, the flames gradually spreading across the body of the larva. Only half-hatched, its vitality was extremely fragile, unable to even let out a scream before being burned alive.

Cremation.

An ancient and solemn human ritual.

As the body burned, the bones emitted sounds of scorching, much like the pregnant woman’s dying screams, bringing a touch of melancholy.

To be ravaged by a Demon Fly, to feel one’s organs being devoured bit by bit, what kind of feeling would that be? Apart from the person involved, no one knows that sentiment.

Death?

When facing certain extreme monsters, sometimes it is a luxury.

Chen Feng continued forward, often finding a pregnant woman’s corpse, nearby some broken bodies, human above the waist but completely a fly’s body below, covered with fine hair and ugly appendages.

This Demon Fly larva had been dead for a long time, parts of its body even gnawed away by other insects, leaving it very incomplete.

The survival rate of Demon Fly larvae is not high. During the assimilation process with the baby, the larva’s consciousness can be entirely taken over by the baby. By then, although the newborn would appear to be a monster physically, its consciousness would remain human.

They grow slowly within the womb before being delivered into the world by natural birth.

In some sense, the Demon Fly eggs have lost their function; such a born Demon Fly is essentially a failure, most of these defective products becoming food for other insects.

.........

As he ventured deeper, a chilling sensation intensified.

Before Chen Feng appeared an iron gate, flanked by two passageways.

"What’s that?"

From a distance, Chen Feng vaguely saw some things hanging on the iron gate. Taking a few steps closer, he murmured, "Are those Illusionary Poison Cicada pupae?"

Illusionary Poison Cicada.

A poisonous insect, its wings able to release lethal powder, and by vibrating rapidly, they produce an ear-piercing sound causing dizziness, headaches, and even fainting in people.

Of course, the Phantom Poison Cicada is not without its weaknesses; its body is very fragile, and the wings are as thin as paper, making it hard to produce illusions once damaged.

In comparison to its mature form, the larva is truly a treasure. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Cicada pupae.

After a long dormancy, the Illusionary Poison Cicada larvae crawl out from underground, their entire body a light earthy yellow. Now, they climb onto trunks or walls, resting quietly, beginning transformation.

At this moment, these cicada pupae hang from the iron gate, emitting a faint earthy aroma.

Since these cicada pupae have not yet transformed into true Illusionary Poison Cicadas, all energy is concentrated within their small bodies.

Consuming one of these cicada pupae can significantly increase the body’s resistance to toxins.

This edible for boosting resistance is even more valuable than royal jelly.

In the black market, a cicada pupa like this can be traded for a free enchantment from an Enchanter.

Amongst certain lifestyle professionals, an Enchanter is definitely one of the most valuable professions; they can use their power to apply temporary or permanent enhancements to equipment.

An ordinary iron sword, after enchantment by an Enchanter, can even gain elemental powers, causing freezing, shocking, or burning effects on the enemy when attacking.

Chen Feng does not use the Epic Fang because that weapon is too heavy, but some Enchanters can enchant it with a lightness ability, maintaining its destructive power yet reducing the weight by half when held.

For factions, each Enchanter is a precious asset, likened to hens laying golden eggs, reputed for their ability to support themselves in the apocalypse with just their hands.

Even the most ordinary weapon, once enchanted, its attack power can increase by 40%.

And now, a single cicada pupa can be exchanged for such an opportunity, showcasing the significant value of these pupae. After all, the wilds are fraught with danger, and toxic creatures are everywhere. In particular situations, a cicada pupa that can enhance toxin resistance can even save a life.

"What a great find!" Chen Feng exclaimed, for him, any item capable of strengthening the physique is a necessity!

Without much hesitation, Chen Feng first observed the surroundings thoroughly. Confirming the absence of the mother insect, he took a few steps forward to closely examine these cicada pupae.

These cicada pupae were light yellow, about twenty centimeters long, with five hanging on the gate. Obtaining these cicada pupae could fully enhance the toxin resistance of five people or be traded for items he needed.

Barter trade.

In the apocalypse, this is a very common method of transaction.

Ensuring no traces of Phantom Poison Cicadas around, Chen Feng gently reached for the cicada pupae.

"Buzz buzz..."

Yet, Chen Feng did not expect that just as his hand touched the cicada pupae, they started to vibrate violently, shaking the iron gate.

With such intense trembling, even Chen Feng’s hand tingled slightly; he widened his eyes and sighed internally: "Not good! Caught off guard, these cicada pupae actually have a way to notify the mother insect!"