Chapter 1591: Brain Bug

He Lingchuan was pondering why the insect puppets flew in this direction, especially since the two individuals were Tian Yun's disciples. Just then, Dong Rui exclaimed, "Look at the wall, look at the windowsill! There are several beetles! Oh, they must be the Ancestral Worms that were on them!"

This suggested that their tracking method was largely accurate. He Lingchuan issued an order to prepare.

Upon hearing Dong Rui, He Lingchuan immediately became vigilant. He carefully surveyed the surroundings and, sure enough, spotted several peculiar beetles crawling on the walls and windowsills. These beetles did not appear ordinary; their movements seemed unnatural, as if controlled.

"It appears these beetles are the Ancestral Worms," He Lingchuan stated gravely. "They must have been attached to those two individuals. We must approach this cautiously and not act rashly. These Ancestral Worms are likely not ordinary insects and could possess formidable power."

Dong Rui nodded, his gaze fixed on the beetles' movements. The two carefully approached, attempting to observe the Ancestral Worms' behavior. Suddenly, one beetle flew up and shot directly toward He Lingchuan's head.

"Careful!" He Lingchuan instinctively raised a hand to block, but the beetle was incredibly fast, burrowing into his ear in an instant. He Lingchuan felt a sharp pain, his mind spun, and his body began to lose control.

"Senior Brother!" Dong Rui cried out in alarm, rushing forward to help He Lingchuan, only to be attacked by another beetle and fall victim himself.

Both fell under the Ancestral Worms' control, their bodies beginning to move involuntarily. He Lingchuan felt a powerful force eroding his consciousness, as if his brain had been invaded. He struggled desperately, but it was futile; he could only watch as his own body was manipulated by the Ancestral Worm.

"No... don't... let go of me..." He Lingchuan managed to stammer, his voice growing fainter.

Dong Rui found himself in the same predicament. He fought to regain control of his body, but the Ancestral Worm had already seized him firmly. Both were now forced to obey the Ancestral Worms' will, unsure of what lay ahead.

Just then, a familiar voice suddenly called out, "He Lingchuan, Dong Rui, what's wrong with you?" It was Tian Yun, who looked at the scene before him with confusion. Upon seeing the two under the Ancestral Worms' control, he immediately sensed that something was gravely wrong.

"Master, run...!" He Lingchuan struggled to shout, but before he could finish, his body was completely overtaken by the Ancestral Worm.

Tian Yun's eyes narrowed; he instantly grasped the situation. Knowing these Ancestral Worms were far from ordinary, he understood the urgent need for action. "It seems I've arrived just in time," Tian Yun stated, and immediately cast a powerful spell, engulfing all the Ancestral Worms.

The Ancestral Worms shrieked, struggling desperately to escape, but Tian Yun's spell was too potent; they could not break free. Under the spell's suppression, the Ancestral Worms gradually relinquished their hold on He Lingchuan and Dong Rui.

The two finally regained consciousness, though their bodies remained somewhat weak. Tian Yun rushed over to examine them, relieved to find they were unharmed, save for the residual effects of the Ancestral Worms. He knew these creatures were highly unusual, and their escape would have dire consequences.

"Master, where did these Ancestral Worms come from, and why did they try to control us?" He Lingchuan asked, still struggling a little.

Tian Yun deliberated for a moment before replying, "These Ancestral Worms appear to have come from elsewhere. They seem to have taken an interest in you two, aiming to seize control of your bodies. This type of insect possesses powerful psychic abilities; once they possess someone, they are incredibly difficult to dislodge."

Dong Rui's face paled. "Then what do we do now?" he pressed. "If they attack us again, I doubt we can resist them."

Tian Yun offered a faint smile. "Rest assured, I've trapped them. However, we must leave this place as quickly as possible, or they will eventually break free."

With that, Tian Yun swiftly led the two away from the hazardous location. Along the way, He Lingchuan and Dong Rui remained silent, their minds heavy with questions and concern.

"Master, what exactly is the origin of these Ancestral Worms? And why did they want to control us?" He Lingchuan finally couldn't hold back.

Tian Yun sighed. "These Ancestral Worms are an extremely rare spiritual entity. They can possess humans, manipulating their bodies and consciousness. To my knowledge, they originate from a mysterious alternate dimension, and their purpose is to seek out powerful hosts."

"Then how should we deal with them?" Dong Rui asked anxiously.

"We must find a way to eliminate the Ancestral Worms as soon as possible. Otherwise, if they escape, the consequences will be unimaginable," Tian Yun said in a deep voice. "I will search for relevant information as quickly as possible, hoping to find a way to deal with them. You two must be careful and not act rashly."

He Lingchuan and Dong Rui exchanged glances, their hearts filled with worry and unease. The origin of these Ancestral Worms was too mysterious, and their power far exceeded their imagination. If they could not find a way to deal with them soon, they might fall into an even more dangerous situation.

Just then, a strong psychic fluctuation suddenly emanated from a distance, unsettling all three.

"What's that?" He Lingchuan gasped.

Tian Yun frowned. "It seems those Ancestral Worms have escaped. We must get there quickly, or the consequences will be dire."

With that, Tian Yun quickened his pace, with He Lingchuan and Dong Rui close behind. All three were filled with anxiety and apprehension, fearing that any delay would allow the Ancestral Worms to cause greater destruction.

When they arrived at their destination, they found chaos: devastation everywhere, traces of the Ancestral Worms' erosion. Tian Yun's brows were tightly furrowed, clearly disturbed by the scene.

"It seems we must find a way to eliminate the Ancestral Worms as quickly as possible, or the consequences will be unimaginable," Tian Yun stated gravely. "We must be extremely careful not to let those Ancestral Worms escape again."

He Lingchuan and Dong Rui exchanged glances, filled with tension and concern. They knew the coming battle would be extremely difficult, but to prevent the Ancestral Worms from spreading, they had to give it their all.