The Rise of the Hive: Evolution and Retribution

As Lu Yuan gazed upon the newfound transformations within his divine domain, his excitement grew palpable. The rewards provided by the system were nothing short of remarkable, and he couldn't help but marvel at the quality of the products generated. It was as though these gifts were tailor-made for the desert worm, which was now the Hive Larvae, right before him.

A sense of anticipation filled the air, and it wasn't just Lu Yuan who felt it. There seemed to be an otherworldly presence whispering in the sky, stirring even the once-lazy desert worms from their idleness. They raised their heads in unison, sensing something extraordinary about to unfold.

Suddenly, a colossal cloud of yellow sand surged from the distant horizon, rapidly engulfing the entire divine space. The desert worms, akin to grains of sand themselves, emitted a collective, eerie sound – a chorus of acknowledgment to the divine power that now surrounded them. However, they remained oblivious to the enormous face crafted from sand and dust that loomed expressionlessly above them in the sky.

But Lu Yuan was not one to dawdle. He swiftly commanded the system to integrate the complete sequence genes of the insect nest. As his thoughts resonated with the system, the gene sequences vanished, their transformation concealed in countless particles finer than sand and dust. These particles descended like a gentle rain, infusing each of the twenty thousand desert worms below.

A moment of silence hung in the divine realm as the desert worms grappled with an initial sense of unease. Then, suddenly, transformations erupted across the realm. The once 30-centimeter-long worms extended to 40 centimeters. Their desert-yellow skin darkened into a rich brown, while their small mouthparts expanded into formidable, barb-covered jaws. The tentacles beneath their bellies grew into fine, deadly appendages.

Collective roars of gratitude filled the sky, as the desert worms rejoiced in their newfound power. Their evolution was not just physical; their entire being was elevated. And the notifications continued to pour in, informing Lu Yuan of the remarkable changes.

"Your divine domain has undergone sudden changes, and mysterious substances have merged."

"Your faith race has changed!"

"Your faith race, Desert Worm, has evolved into Hive Larvae."

"The attributes of the new species have changed dramatically."

Lu Yuan's face broke into a satisfied smile, his desert worm followers replaced entirely by the potential-packed Hive Larvae. Eager to explore this newfound identity further, he opened the race interface, revealing their updated attributes.

[Name]: Insect Nest Larvae

[Category]: Zerg

[Stage]: Level 1

[Ability]: Collect, devour, bite

[Life]: 4 (Although not as good as an adult human, it has been greatly strengthened)

[Strength]: 5 (similar to adult humans)

[Agility]: 5 (benefiting from their multitude of legs)

[Intelligence]: 3 (capable of receiving orders)

[Evaluation]: An essential gathering type among the Zerg, with specialized vesicles for storing resources, albeit with relatively weak attack capabilities.

The enhancements were more than satisfactory, and a sense of accomplishment washed over Lu Yuan. But it wasn't just him who experienced change – the entire divine realm now echoed with the awakened and evolved Hive Larvae, each letting out a chorus of grotesque screams that resonated through the divine space.

As they cried out in gratitude, their fervent faith coursed into Lu Yuan's being, deepening his connection to them and increasing his faith value. "Your racial belief deepens," the notifications chimed, and the faith points surged, bolstering his newfound divine stature.

However, the notifications weren't done. A surprise awaited Lu Yuan, as he received an unusual message: "Detect that the host's faith value exceeds 10,000, and start the lottery mode, which can consume 10,000 faith points for the lottery."

Perplexed but intrigued, Lu Yuan pondered this lottery function. It seemed the system allowed for the consumption of faith points to participate in the lottery, a unique opportunity he had yet to explore fully. However, he decided to defer the lottery for the time being, as his system space still contained untouched items.

Amid the evolving Hive Larvae and Lu Yuan's burgeoning divine domain, the voices of prayer filled the divine space. It was a peculiar phenomenon, for the desert worms, once devoid of intelligence or the capacity to pray, had been transformed into something more.

Their faith, even as Zerg, now held significant value. The twenty thousand Deep Believers offered a substantial source of faith, though Lu Yuan recognized that the potential for further changes in God's Domain was only beginning.

With a renewed sense of purpose, he turned his attention to the final item in the system – the blood of the Ripper. It was an enigmatic substance, extracted from a dog-shaped creature. Lu Yuan was eager to witness the impact of this fusion on his newly evolved Hive Larvae.

With a single command, the blood of the Ripper descended upon the larvae, initiating yet another profound transformation. As the blood seeped into their bodies, the Hive Larvae writhed in agony, but their suffering was brief. They swiftly grew taller, their skeletal forms taking shape. Their defenses fortified visibly, and their once minute eyes now expanded significantly, while their jaws sharpened into menacing weapons. Multiple rows of dagger-like teeth emerged from their mouths, and their previously short legs transformed into six robust and razor-sharp claws.

Lu Yuan marveled at the stunning metamorphosis unfolding before him. As the last of the Hive Larvae completed their transformation, he opened the race interface to examine their updated attributes:

[Name]: Tear Springtail

[Category]: Zerg

[Stage]: Level 1

[Ability]: Swallow collection, strengthen tearing, charge (active)

[Life]: 6 (stronger than the average adult)

[Strength]: 6 (able to contend with an adult in full force)

[Agility

]: 8 (swifter than 90% of adults)

[Intelligence]: 4 (comparable to a teenager)

[Evaluation]: The newfound speed complements their attack capabilities, ensuring that their assaults often yield unexpected gains in battles.

With this final transformation, Lu Yuan had successfully upgraded his entire group of followers. Additionally, he gained a staggering 20,000 fanatic followers, a feat that left him both pleased and contemplative.

Lu Yuan understood that the Zerg's inherent intelligence, referred to as spiritual power, couldn't rival that of subhumans or humans. Consequently, their transformation into fanatics wouldn't yield explosive growth in belief. The volume of faith relied on several factors, including race, strength, size, bloodline, and more. Therefore, he wasn't surprised by the outcome.

As he surveyed his updated God's Domain interface, a significant transformation had taken place:

[User]: Lu Yuan

[God's name]: God of natural disasters

[Faith value]: 64,080

[Rank]: Demigod

[Priest]: drought, sandstorm, desolation

[Sacred Fire]: Not lit

[Godhead]: None

[Faith Race]: Zerg Mother Hive, Tear Springtail, Zerg Hive Larvae

[Believers]: Fanatical believers (20,001), devout believers (12), deep believers (08), pan-believers (0)

A sense of accomplishment filled Lu Yuan's heart, and he couldn't help but smile. To ascend to the rank of a demigod with such a vast number of believers on his very first day of school was a remarkable feat. However, the smile on his face began to take on a more determined and resolute edge.

"It's said that it's never too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years, and for a villain to seek revenge from morning to night. Luo Ziming, it's time to settle our score," Lu Yuan declared, his gaze fixed on the distant void.

With newfound power and followers, his journey as the God of Natural Disasters had only just begun, and the events to come promised both challenges and retribution for his past grievances.