Chapter 2851 - 11: So Frustrating

The visitor is naturally the Insect Clan Queen, and unlike her rare appearances in the past, this time she has come in her true body directly.

The arriving Jia Yan didn’t even know when she appeared beside him. When he heard the voice and turned around, he saw a body that was twice as large as Jia Yan’s current form, hovering steadily beside him, as if it had been observing for some time.

"Queen!"

The two quickly bowed respectfully.

The closer you get to the Domain Master level, the more you realize how powerful the Insect Clan Queen truly is.

The strength of the Insect Clan Queen is not that of an ordinary Domain Master; she is at least two levels stronger than many Domain Masters outside. It is only in this Central Starfield of the Milky Way, that she might be held back by inexplicably appearing Domain Masters, yet she still severely injured those two Domain Masters.

This illustrates how terrifying the strength of the Insect Clan Queen is, even without utilizing the resources of this Central Starfield of the Milky Way to enhance her power.

"You two, I know you couldn’t stand each other before, but I never expected you’d come to the point of conflict."

With a calm look, the Insect Clan Queen glanced at Jia Yan and the Black Sheep. Although her gaze didn’t betray much anger, everyone knew she was indeed upset.

After all, Black Sheep is her most capable assistant among her subordinates. While ambitious, he’s very effective in use, and she was extremely satisfied with Black Sheep.

As for Jia Yan, she held him in high regard, believing that in the future, given the opportunity, Jia Yan could surpass Black Sheep.

It now appears that Jia Yan’s disappearance was not due to his stagnating power or death, and in the eyes of this Domain Master creature, his power has significantly increased. Observing him directly confront Black Sheep confidently suggests he truly has the means to protect himself under Black Sheep’s attack. This competence places him among the top five of the Insect Clan Queen’s subordinates.

"Queen, I just couldn’t stand the way he looked. I didn’t expect this Jia Yan would want to challenge me. I can’t work alongside someone with such temper."

Black Sheep countered, unexpectedly speaking negatively of Jia Yan.

"Ha, Lord Black Sheep, I just returned, and I had no intention of provoking you. If it weren’t for you wanting to start a fight with me as soon as you arrived, why would I get angry with Senior? Besides, why comment on my appearance? I haven’t even directly accused you of secretly instigating the Domain Master’s ambush on me."

Jia Yan sneered.

"You’re spewing nonsense!"

Black Sheep’s eyes showed a remarkable anger.

The private quarrel and mentioning his collusion with enemy Domain Master creatures in front of the Insect Clan Queen were entirely different matters.

Even though the earlier quarrel was likely overheard by the Insect Clan Queen, as long as it didn’t reach her directly, it was considered a minor issue. But now, Jia Yan dared to say this directly in front of the Insect Clan Queen, forcing her to address it with utmost seriousness.

After all, a subordinate just returned, risking their life, and was attacked by a Domain Master creature along the way, implicating a traitor within the group. In the context of any power, this could potentially shake its very foundations if mishandled, leading to internal division.

"Black Sheep! Say no more, return to your place."

The Insect Clan Queen suddenly commanded coldly.

She turned her head, her female-like face showing indifference towards this subordinate, a gaze that made Black Sheep feel unfamiliar and alarmed.

Surely, the Insect Clan Queen, with her intelligence, wouldn’t be unaware of some of Black Sheep’s small schemes.

She never exposed him because she wanted to give Black Sheep some face, and besides, Black Sheep wasn’t engaged in activities that threatened her rule. So, all along, she tolerated his actions.

But now, Black Sheep had colluded with a Domain Master whom she had once fought, to ambush a returning subordinate, making it intolerable for her.

If Black Sheep had adopted a better attitude, she might not have been so angry, but now Black Sheep wanted to argue, which displeased the Insect Clan Queen.

That alone spoke volumes.

"Uh, okay, I understand, Queen, I’ll return now."

In a split second, Black Sheep felt utterly dejected, glanced at Jia Yan, eyes flashing with a mysterious light, then flew into the Energy Circle.

The early-stage Galaxy-level existence who had previously blocked Jia Yan hurriedly refrained from speaking, paid respects to the Insect Clan Queen and Jia Yan, and flew away sheepishly.

In this space, only Jia Yan and the Insect Clan Queen remained.

However, in the distance, many creatures within the Energy Circle who heard the commotion were quietly observing.

Several were familiar faces, from those who journeyed from the start, and others unfamiliar to Jia Yan, likely from around the Central Star Domain, or newly defected early-stage Galaxy-level existences like the one Jia Yan encountered inside the Central Starfield of the Milky Way earlier.

At this point, the Insect Clan Queen deliberately turned her gaze softly to Jia Yan.

"Queen, it’s been a while."

Jia Yan smiled slightly, lowered his head to the Insect Clan Queen, showing his respect.

He always believed he and the Insect Clan Queen were partners and would never perform the courtesy reserved solely for subordinates.