Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss-Chapter 232 Ant Hierarchy

Seojun didn't waste time. He moved quickly, grabbing the unconscious party members one by one. With a flick of his wrist, dark energy wrapped around them.

In a blink, they vanished. Seojun had teleported them all outside the forest, far from danger. They were safe now.

But he wasn't done yet, he teleported back into the ant nest. The moment he reappeared, a shadow moved—fast!

Clang!

A powerful force slammed toward him, but Seojun dodged, his body shifting smoothly to the side. He narrowed his eyes.

This wasn't a normal Titan Devourer Ant.

It was bigger, almost twice the size of the others. Its exoskeleton was a strange deep blue, not the usual red. Its eyes glowed, and strange blue mist leaked from its body.

Then—it moved again!

It disappeared for a second, and suddenly—

Boom!

It reappeared behind Seojun, its massive mandibles snapping. It had just used teleportation!

Seojun barely dodged, flipping backward. "Interesting."

This wasn't just any Titan Devourer Ant. This was a new species.

Seojun analyzed it carefully.

Name: Phantom Titan Ant (Soldier)

Abilities: Short-range teleportation, Mist Cloak (it releases a blue mist that confuses enemies and weakens their senses), Hive Link (it can call for reinforcements instantly), Crushing Mandibles – Their bite can snap through steel armor, .Berserk Mode – If they smell Death March Pheromones, they go into a rage state, increasing their attack speed.

Seojun clicked his tongue. "Troublesome."

The Phantom Titan Ant hissed, lowering itself into a hunting stance. The blue mist around it grew thicker, making it harder to see.

Then—it vanished again. This time, it was aiming straight for Seojun's neck.

Seojun smirked.

"Let's see if you can teleport away from this."

His shadow stretched, dark energy swirling around him.

The battle had begun.

The Phantom Titan Ant vanished again, teleporting from place to place, trying to catch Seojun off guard. But Seojun's eyes followed every movement, his body ready to react.

Then, he noticed something strange.

The worker ants—the smaller ones—were moving away. Usually, worker ants would join the fight or protect the nest. But instead, they were retreating.

Seojun's gaze sharpened. Something was off.

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As the blue mist cleared slightly, he saw why.

The worker ants weren't normal either. Not as big as the Phantom Titan Ant, but still larger than the usual worker type.

[Host, this soldier type is interesting. Despite its huge body, its speed is not affected.]

Seojun smirked. "Yeah, I noticed."

The Phantom Titan Ant attacked again.

It teleported behind him, its mandibles snapping like a steel trap. Seojun tilted his head slightly, dodging by just an inch. The ant barely missed his neck.

Then—Seojun moved. Seojun vanished into the darkness and reappeared above the ant! His palm glowed with dark energy as he swung downward—

BOOM!

The attack landed, sending a shockwave through the ground. The Phantom Titan Ant screeched, its exoskeleton cracking slightly.

But—it wasn't over yet.

The moment it hit the ground, it teleported again, escaping the full impact of Seojun's attack.

Then, the ground trembled.

More figures appeared.

From the shadows of the tunnels, three more Phantom Titan Ants emerged. Their blue eyes glowed, their bodies releasing more of the strange mist.

Seojun let out a breath, rolling his shoulders.

"Four against one, huh?" He cracked his knuckles. "This is getting interesting."

The battle turned into a game of vanishing and appearing.

One moment, Seojun stood alone in the nest, and the next—three Phantom Titan Ants appeared around him, their massive bodies nearly blocking all escape routes.

They attacked at the same time—mandibles snapping, legs moving so fast they blurred. But Seojun was already moving.

He vanished just as their attacks hit nothing but air. The ants hesitated for a split second—

Seojun reappeared above one, slamming his fist down, cracking its exoskeleton. The impact shook the tunnel walls, dust and dirt falling from above.

The Phantom Ant screeched and teleported away.

'Tch. They're fast.'

Seojun barely had time to adjust when another clawed limb swung at him from behind. He twisted his body mid-air, dodging by an inch, but then—

A second ant flashed behind him, its mandibles wide open—

'This beast are synchronized'

CRACK!

He blocked it with his forearm, the impact forcing him back. He landed on the ground in a crouch, his arm numb from the force.

[Host, these creatures are highly intelligent. They are coordinating their attacks. If it were anyone else, they'd be dead already.]

Seojun smirked, wiping a bit of dirt off his sleeve.

"Lucky for me, I'm not just anyone."

Then, he noticed something strange.

The first Phantom Titan Ant he had fought was no longer attacking. Instead, it had retreated, watching from a distance.

Seojun narrowed his eyes.

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'Smart enough to fall back?'

That was unusual. Beasts normally fought until death. Yet, this A-rank creature—one that should be stronger than the others—was holding back.

'Why?'

He turned his attention back to the three remaining ants. He had already hit them multiple times, cracked their armor, and yet—they weren't dying.

Instead, they were just getting weaker. Seojun gritted his teeth as realization dawned on him.

"So that's how it is."

[Did you figure it out, Host?]

Seojun's eyes flickered in amusement.

"They don't die."

The Phantom Titan Ants, unlike other beasts he had fought before, couldn't be killed—only weakened.

Seojun clicked his tongue. 'This just got more annoying.'

Seojun cracked his neck and rolled his shoulders, loosening up.

'If I used my other skills, this fight would be over already. But where was the fun in that?'

[Host! How about trying Dark Nova? Let's see if these ants can handle it.]

Seojun's lips curled into a smirk. "Oh, nice idea."

He straightened his posture, lowering his hand, and casually pointed one finger at the Phantom Titan Ant in the center. The creatures paused, their glowing red eyes flickering in confusion.

Then, he muttered—

"Dark Nova."

A small, slow-moving black flame appeared at the tip of his finger before floating lazily toward the ant in the middle.

It moved so painfully slow that the Phantom Ants lowered their guard. It was just a tiny, pathetic flame—what harm could it do?

Then it touched.

BOOM!

An explosion of dark energy erupted, swallowing the first Phantom Ant in an instant.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

One by one, The Phantom Titan Ant in the middle detonated in a chain reaction, It's bodies screeching as black flames consumed them.

A thick cloud of dust and debris filled the tunnel.

The ear-splitting shrieks of the Phantom Titan Ants echoed everywhere, their bodies convulsing from the sheer damage. Their once menacing figures twitched violently, completely overwhelmed by the sudden burst of energy.

Seojun stood there, watching his work.

"Well, that was satisfying."

Then, his body tensed. A shiver ran down his spine. Instinct.

Without hesitation, he jumped back.

CRASH!

The ground where he stood was obliterated as something massive landed with brutal force. Dust exploded into the air. The entire tunnel shook, cracks spreading across the walls.

When the dust finally settled, A new ant had appeared And it was massive.

Looming over him like a walking fortress, its dark obsidian exoskeleton gleamed under the dim light. Its body was easily the size of a fully grown elephant, its limbs thick and heavily armored. Unlike the Phantom Titan Ants, this one stood still, its cold, calculating gaze locked onto Seojun.

Then—

[Appraisal Activated.]

– Royal Guard Devourer Ant –

Rank: S-Rank Beast

A superior species tasked with protecting the Queen. Unlike the Phantom Titan Ants, the Royal Guard possesses unmatched defense, powerful physical strength, and a regenerative ability that makes it nearly unkillable. It only moves when the Queen is in danger.

Seojun's brows raised slightly.