I woke up to find myself transmigrated into a disabled child.

Chapter 274 Bird and Beast Team

The idea that not all Zerg are enemies was well accepted by Lezhi, who was being educated about it for the first time; after all, he was someone who had lived through the world of information overload.

Who wasn't fooled as a child by a black and white feline that was disguised as a children's cartoon but actually aimed at popularizing real-world science?

It's no exaggeration to say that a particular episode of that anime left a deep psychological scar on their generation, and it remains a vivid memory for Lezhi to this day.

Friends who came to Lezhi were not as calm as Lezhi.

Especially when he heard the elders in the clan talk about how insects devour each other, his peers were in an uproar, unlike Lezhi's calmness.

"...The reason I'm telling you all this is not only to familiarize you with the Zerg and to give you a clear understanding of your enemy, but most importantly, I want you to know that the continent we live on nurtures countless lives..."

"Born under the blessing of the Mother Tree, the Treant race is inherently burdened with the responsibility of protecting this continent. While the Insectoids are indeed our enemies, this is only because they threaten the ecological balance of the continent at certain stages, thus requiring our intervention. More often than not, we can coexist peacefully with them and even utilize them, especially when the Insectoids are harmless to the ecosystem or even beneficial."

"You didn't have the ability to fight alone before, so your elders taught you to be wary of everything. But from today onwards, you will gradually develop your own thinking and judgment. We look forward to the day when you can find your own path..."

The words of that senior's teachings often echoed in their ears. His words opened the door to a new world for the young people of Lezhi, allowing them to begin to understand the world anew.

……

His eyes were fixed on the ever-growing escape team below, and the new world was unfolding before him in a chaotic manner.

A small portion of the escape team consisted of creatures that Lezhi had seen before, but the vast majority of the others were completely unfamiliar to him.

In the face of natural disasters, they have no race, no age, and some even saw a relatively large insect carrying many small, immobile creatures on its back, just to make the procession move more smoothly.

The desire for survival was embodied in his eyes at that moment.

"An irresistible natural disaster..." Lezhi muttered to himself.

Led by Lei Xiu and the Prosperous Bird, the bird and beast caravan did not stop for a second, and the insectoid escape team in the forest grew stronger and stronger. The creatures in the forest that had been awakened in advance by Le Zhi were now fleeing for their lives in a hurry.

If it weren't for the rustling of these growing plants that alerted them in advance, it would have taken them a long time to even realize the earthquake was coming. So it has to be said that Lezhi's move was a lucky accident; the continuously growing plants provided enough food for the escaping team, and many insects ate as they ran, without wasting a single one.

This scene was witnessed by the three young tree spirits on the back of the bird-beast. They looked at each other, unsure of what to think.

“Well, I heard from the elders in the clan that there is always a swarm of insects after a major disaster. Could this be…” Le Ting’s tone was hesitant.

“I don’t know, but even if it is, there’s nothing we can do right now. They haven’t done anything yet. Remember what the teacher said in class? He said we should have our own thoughts and judgments, and not rush to conclusions, right, Lezhi?” Leyou interrupted Leting and looked at Lezhi, who looked thoughtful.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated how Lezhi found them, the changes in the forest were so obvious that Leyou knew without a doubt that it was related to Lezhi, especially since this scene had just happened in the valley.

Accelerating plant growth is a required course for every tree spirit, but to be able to accelerate the growth of so many at once is a testament to Lezhi's exceptional talent.

If it weren't for this sudden catastrophe, perhaps Lezhi could have gotten some advice from his clansmen, but now, everything depends on his own judgment.

When you possess abilities that exceed your limits, how and when to use them becomes a major problem. If Yuezhi is truly a minor who hasn't been born long ago, then even if he meant well but ended up doing bad things, it's understandable.

But he wasn't like that; even if others didn't know it, he himself was very clear about it.

Therefore, before doing anything, Yuezhi always had to pre-determine the outcome. Especially now, "Well, every living thing has a survival instinct, so I won't do anything for now. Let's meet up with Uncle Yuezhong and the others first."

Beneath him, the furball's muscles were tense, and Lezhi could clearly feel its tension, something that had never happened before. It seemed that this catastrophe had come too suddenly, even the usually fearless furball was now wary.

"Captain, I see them."

Le Zhong had already noticed the unusual activity in the forest. He led his men to avoid the insectoid escape routes and focused solely on Lei Xiu's group. Soon, Le Man, with his keen eyesight, brought good news.

"Alright, everyone listen up, get ready, we're going to move forward at top speed and rejoin the main force."

"Yes."

"Ah, Captain, but..."

"But what?"

The voices that should have been responding to the order in unison were mixed with other voices, which made Le Zhong, who had turned his back to Lei Xiu's team, realize that something was wrong.

Before the team members could answer, a bad feeling welled up in Le Zhong's heart from their suddenly blank and frightened facial expressions.

He turned around abruptly, and sure enough, the scene before him startled even him.

"Damn it..." Someone next to him couldn't help but swear. Le Zhong didn't scold him, because if he hadn't spoken his mind first, who knows who would be swearing now.

But now is not the time to be surprised. "Le Man, take a few men and come with me. The rest of you stay put."

"Yes."

Le Zhong took the lead and flew into the air, waiting on the road that Lei Xiu and his group were bound to take.

"Captain Le Zhong." Lei Xiu had spotted Le Zhong and his group from afar and slowed down as he flew closer.

"What's going on here?" Le Zhong's confusion was practically written all over his face. The number of birds and beasts far exceeded their numbers, which made Le Zhong very uneasy.

"We'll talk on the way. Have someone follow us. We can't afford to waste any more time. If my estimate is correct, the Blue Moon will appear soon." Lei Xiu had never spoken so quickly before.

Knowing that things have priorities, and most importantly, when Le Zhong glanced at Le Zhi and the other two on the back of the bird and beast, and saw Le You and Le Ting waving at him lively and energetic, Le Zhong's lips twitched. Although he felt it was absurd, his strong self-regulation ability allowed him to regain his senses as quickly as possible.

"Leman, tell everyone to keep up with the group and try to stay together."

"Yes."

Upon receiving orders, the members of the advance search and rescue team emerged from their hiding places among the branches and joined the team, which consisted mainly of birds and animals.

"Leyou, are you alright? How come you've ended up riding on birds and beasts after just a short time?"

With Le Zhongfei beside Lei Xiu, helping him control the direction, the other team members relaxed considerably. The people they were looking for were all nearby. Even though they were facing imminent disaster, some people relieved stress by talking, so the more urgent the situation, the more they talked—like Le Man.

"This is a long story..."

"Then keep your story short."

Trying to fool him but failing, Leyou rolled her eyes. Oh well, there was no point in talking to this thick-skinned guy. She might as well just satisfy his curiosity.

So Leyou briefly explained how he and Leting had become partners with the birds and beasts. Hearing such an exciting topic, the tribesmen, who were already amazed by this bird and beast team, were even more eager to join in.