At the same time, the Lizardman King and the Chief of the Alien Serpent Alliance were placed in the Flying Thunder Centipede's nest.
The Flying Thunder Centipede's massive body coiled like a small mountain nearby, its enormous wings spanning hundreds of meters wide. With each slight tremor, it generated gusts of strong wind that roared through the nest, as if threatening to sweep everything into them.
Blue and white rings on its body flickered with mysterious lightning, each bolt containing immense power. From time to time, lightning would leap out with crackling sounds, and its powerful aura filled the entire nest with a chilling pressure.
Enveloped by this aura, the Lizardman King and the Chief of the Alien Serpent Alliance dared not make any rash moves.
A hint of unwillingness flickered in the Lizardman King's eyes as he recalled leading the Lizardmen to conquer this land and establish a mighty kingdom.
He looked at his once proud body, now imprisoned here, his heart filled with helplessness and sorrow.
He remembered his youth, how he had constantly fought and struggled to free the Lizardmen from oppression, leading Lizardmen warriors in fierce battles against other races, enduring countless life-and-death trials, and finally establishing a powerful and prosperous kingdom.
Under his rule, the Lizardmen lived in peace and contentment, their lives full of hope. They even harbored ambitions of conquering the surface, and they had indeed attempted it, almost bringing the surface under the Lizardmen's dominion.
However, all of this had now turned into a fleeting dream.
But seeing the Flying Thunder Centipede's formidable strength, he knew that resistance was futile. He could only wait for the true Dominator of this mysterious race to arrive, his heart filled with trepidation, unsure of what fate awaited him.
A hint of worry appeared in his eyes, fearing that his people would be implicated and that his kingdom would utterly vanish.
He thought of his people, the warriors who had followed him on countless campaigns, and the civilians who had toiled diligently in the rear; their fates were inextricably linked to his.
The Chief of the Alien Serpent Alliance tightly clutched the weapon in his hand. Although he feigned composure on the surface, his slightly trembling hands betrayed his inner tension.
He pondered silently, how would the Dominator of this race deal with him? He shouldn't kill him, otherwise he wouldn't have brought them here. What could be his purpose?
He dared not think further, only waiting quietly for the unknown fate to descend.
On the other side, after Zhou Qi gave his instructions, he strode towards the Flying Thunder Centipede's nest.
His steps were steady and powerful, each one seemingly treading on the heart of this land.
The surrounding Insectoid Kin bowed to him, their eyes filled with reverence.
Upon reaching the nest, Zhou Qi looked at the imprisoned Lizardman King and the Chief of the Alien Serpent Alliance, his eyes filled with scrutiny and contemplation.
His gaze swept over the two like a sharp blade, as if he could see through their inner thoughts.
"You two, having been defeated by my hand, are you truly willing to surrender?" Zhou Qi's voice was deep and authoritative, echoing through the nest, as if an invisible force directly struck their hearts.
The voice was like a great bell, making the surrounding air tremble slightly, and causing both the Lizardman King and the Chief of the Alien Serpent Alliance to involuntarily shudder.
The Lizardman King slowly raised his head, a flicker of unwillingness in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by helplessness.
He sighed deeply and slowly said, "Great Dominator, I have witnessed your power and am willing to surrender. I only hope that you will treat my people kindly and not harm them. They are innocent, and this war should not cause them suffering."
As he spoke, his eyes showed a hint of concern for his people. He thought of his people, the warriors who had followed him on countless campaigns, and the civilians who had toiled diligently in the rear.
He hoped that Zhou Qi would keep his promise and treat them well, allowing them to continue living on this land.
The Chief of the Alien Serpent Alliance also quickly echoed, "I am also willing to submit to you, and I hope you will grant me a way out. I am willing to serve you and atone for my sins."
He lowered his head slightly, not daring to meet Zhou Qi's eyes, his heart filled with fear and unease.
He knew that his fate was now in Zhou Qi's hands, and only by showing enough loyalty could he hope to survive.
Zhou Qi nodded slightly and said, "Since that is the case, I will give you an opportunity. But remember, if you have any ulterior motives, you will know the consequences."
After speaking, he activated the Evolution Space, preparing to enhance them.
In an instant, Evolution Points surged towards the Lizardman King like a rushing tide.
"Ding, consumed 500 million Evolution Points. Lizardmen enhanced to Elementary Lizardmen. Congratulations to the host for gaining Elementary Lizardmen's Elementary intimacy."
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"Ding, consumed 8 billion Evolution Points. Lizardmen enhanced to Fifth-Tier Lizardmen. Congratulations to the host for gaining Fifth-Tier Lizardmen's sworn loyalty."
Enveloped in light, his body began to undergo astonishing changes.
The Lizardman King's body rapidly expanded, his already tall frame becoming even more robust. His 14 horns gleamed with a mysterious luster, as if containing endless power.
Each horn grew thicker, and the patterns on their surface became clearer, seemingly recording his past glory and honor.
These patterns were like ancient runes, exuding a mysterious aura, seemingly narrating the hardships and struggles he had endured along the way.
His muscles bulged high, filled with explosive power, and each breath was accompanied by a surge of powerful Qi, as if it could devour the surrounding air.
His arms became thicker and more powerful, and the claws on his hands grew sharper, gleaming with a cold light, as if they could easily tear apart any enemy.
The scales on his body gradually transformed into a deep, inky black, shimmering with a faint, cold light. Each scale was like a meticulously forged piece of top-tier armor, so hard that even the sharpest weapons could not leave a single mark on it.
The gaps between the scales were as tight as a seamless steel barrier, forming an indestructible defensive shield. Even immensely powerful energy impacts would only produce a burst of dazzling sparks upon striking it, then dissipate into nothingness.
Each breath was accompanied by a surge of powerful Qi, causing the surrounding air to form small vortexes of wind, making whooshing sounds.
Finally, the Lizardman King was successfully enhanced to Fifth-Tier.