The target tree nest where the Destroyer is entrenched is a distinctive tree nest. The main part of the tree nest is not hidden deep inside the tree trunk, but is composed of a round ant mound the size of a table tennis ball built of concrete by some ants on the canopy.
These ant mounds "grow" like clusters of mushrooms on the branches of several thick branches, and pipe-like channels also made of ant concrete connect different ant mound groups and extend to the ground. The main channel pipe from the root of the tree to the top is as thick as a sorghum stalk.
The style of this nest is not the construction style of the black fire ant clan that originally occupied this place, and it is also different from the skills of other ant clans such as the leaf-cutter ant clan. It is a mixture of the more advanced corn ants and corn ants that "Ao" has seen before. Characteristics of the forest ant community, it is possible that the original builder of this nest was one or both of the two, but it was later conquered by the black fire ant kingdom, and now it has become a stronghold under the control of the Destroyer.
In the world of ants, such things happen frequently. There are even examples where the same nest frequently changes hands among more than a dozen different ant tribes, and finally a nest with different styles appears. Even the Stone Desert Archipelago Ant Empire was originally just a small force in the plateau desert. However, under the protection of the divine runes, it eventually became a huge empire with territory spanning mountains, mountainside and valleys, conquering no less than a hundred people with different styles. As for the indigenous ant civilization, the ant nests in different places in the country also vary greatly due to environmental and historical reasons. "Lion" and "Ao" are not identical to this.
Early the next morning, a joint force composed of the Stone Desert Archback Ant Army, the God Envoy King Legion Logistics Force and the Thief Ant Air Force marched towards the target. According to the conclusion of yesterday's military meeting, the logistics force will also participate in this battle and give full play to its specialties.
The division of labor in this battle is very clear. The Stone Desert Archback Ant Army is responsible for attacking the tree nest, regaining the nest and driving out the flying destroyers inside. The Thief Ant Air Force is responsible for covering the ground troops, especially protecting the Sun God Artifact, and at the same time destroying a small number of them. Lots of flying destroyers. Considering that the tree nest is strong and has a complex internal structure, but the overall structure is vertical, the logistics force is responsible for using smoke tactics to weaken the Destroyer's combat power first, and finally force the Flying Destroyer out first, so that the Stone Desert can hunch back. The ant army has no worries.
Smoke is an heirloom tactic of the Divine Envoy Army. It has achieved miraculous results in combating destroyers and parasites. However, smoke attacks have high environmental requirements and long preparation time. For example, they cannot be used in rainy days, and the soil or nest structure It cannot be used if it is not suitable, there is insufficient fuel nearby, or it emits smoke, etc. The general application scenarios are limited to some siege battles, and cannot be used in defensive battles. Therefore, in the face of the Destroyer's offensive in recent years, this tactic has faded out of the world. for a long time.
This time, several conditions happened to be met, and the big-headed veteran officer of the logistics force had personally followed Zhu Jue in a certain smoke attack. Although his physical function has deteriorated and he can only serve in the logistics force, his brain is still very good. . When the logistics troops arrived earlier, the veteran officer surveyed the surroundings and had an idea. At yesterday's military meeting, he suddenly mentioned that "Lion" thought it was unnecessary and "Madman" did not participate in ground combat decisions, but "Embarrassed" I thought I might as well give it a try. After all, it would be good to save some soldiers from dying, so with the support of "狋", the logistics troops of the God Envoy King Army were able to participate in the battle and implement the smoke attack.
The coalition forces set out very early, at dawn. The scouts had arrived overnight to conduct reconnaissance and marked the route, so the march in the dark went smoothly.
After arriving, the rocky desert humpback ant army and the thieves ant air force each took up their positions. The logistics force immediately organized the ant force to dig a burning kiln in the soft soil near the tree nest. Other worker ants searched nearby for fuel, spicy-smelling plants and the latest. Important steps were taken care of, and because experienced officers commanded and dispatched them, they were already ready at dawn.
The connected pipes of the knotweed were penetrated into the entrance and exit at the base of the tree nest. Several Destroyers were immediately alerted and killed. The Sun God Artifact might accidentally burn the pipes and therefore could not be used. However, the Stone Desert Ant Army was ready and soon Quickly kill these Destroyers who can't understand the situation. Under the cover of the rocky desert ant army, the pipe was successfully penetrated. The logistics team quickly used moist clay to seal the gaps around the hole, and then blocked the remaining small entrances and exits on the ground tightly. of.
Soon the smoke in the kiln was burning up, and the pipes were twisting irregularly under the action of heat and rolling smoke, but they were tough enough, and the ant glue at the joints was used enough, so they were not damaged. . Pungent smoke gradually surged along the pipes sloping upward on the tree trunks. Faint black smoke emerged from some cracks in the pipe walls, and the smoke gradually became thicker. It was obvious that the Destroyer had neglected maintenance after occupying this place. After a winter, Natural breakage has occurred.
But fortunately, the damage caused by the smoke was not great. Soon, thin but clearly identifiable black smoke began to emit from the vents of many ant mounds on the top of the tree, and the smoke had poured into the uppermost part of the tree nest.
Very smoothly, the Flying Destroyers were really dizzy and took the initiative to fly out of the treetops. The place where these Flying Destroyers originally stayed was obviously near the main passage, where the smoke was thickest. This is normal, after all. The Flying Destroyer needs a relatively spacious space and a passage that can directly take off. Only the vicinity of the main passage is most suitable.
The acrid smoke kept the Flying Destroyers in their nests, and when they emerged they were ambushed by giant locusts. Today's giant locusts have upgraded equipment. They are no longer insect beasts that only rely on their large jaws and thick armor to fight. They have sharp scrapers with cold light all over their bodies. They can cut the flying destroyer into two pieces just by passing it at close range. And 12 The three-dimensional "net" formation formed by the giant locusts also killed some Destroyers who wanted to squeeze through the gaps. What's more, "Madman" also brought a second team of 12 riders on standby to deal with the insects that slipped through the net.
After the threat of the Flying Destroyer was removed, the fuel was almost exhausted. After splashing water to cool down, the entrance and exit were reopened. When the smoke dissipated, the Stone Desert Campoback Ant warriors swarmed in and began to eliminate the remaining enemies.
Many Destroyers in the nest were smoked to death and injured, but there were still Destroyers resisting in some end areas that were not affected by the poisonous smoke. In addition, a few Destroyers climbed into the trees outside, so the Stone Desert Archback Ant Army was still a waste. It took some time and energy to clean it up.
After the battle, an unexpected result was discovered - a half-dead Radar Destroyer was actually captured alive in this small stronghold!
