Ant Lord in the Star Realm-Chapter 707 - 592: Planning

Areca Rainforest Branch Nest.

Dragon Cypress woke from slumber, easily shedding the old shell, the new carapace quickly hardening.

Age Period 9 Lord!

Soul bond link—King Cypress's Divine-Given Seed immediately sensed it, a probe of spiritual power and mind extended over.

"Dragon Cypress? How's it going?"

"Spikemoss, how many days did I sleep?"

"It's the middle of the night now, not quite five days."

"Not bad—"

At Lord-level, the King-Level Peak soul and the small age period evolution were both completed with ease.

Dragon Cypress composed himself and looked inward. A wisp of earth primordial energy condensed at the tip of his claw. Calmly, he said, "Earth talent awakened smoothly, now I've got all seven elemental systems!"

"Good, as long as nothing went wrong!"

The spiritual power from Spikemoss slowly receded.

The blocking earth and stone at the cave mouth were dug open, and Ink Orchid poked his head in to check. "Earth primordial energy?"

Dragon Cypress: "That's right—"

Ink Orchid: "Congratulations, Great King, all hail the Great King, may you conquer..."

Dragon Cypress: "..."

Even the mantis has learned to be sarcastic now...

Ink Orchid: "Great King, how many earth abilities did you gain?"

Dragon Cypress bowed his head, once again inspecting himself, and answered simply, "Three. First, the usual earth-stone control; second, standard earth-stone hardening; third, and this one's big—a dual water-earth system power..."

Dragon Cypress leaped down from the throne and called out, "Ink Orchid, let's give them a try!"

Cypress and Black Birch, upon receiving Spikemoss's notice, also rushed over.

Together, they arrived at the usual earth-stone training ground on the edge of the Land of Origin Force.

Dragon Cypress first manipulated a handful of soil, using earth-stone ability to harden it, checking its strength.

The strength was decent.

This is essentially an offensive ability.

A whole team of earth-type Soldier Ants can be trained, dedicated to fortifying ant nests, ant tunnels, embankments, dams, river ditches, marsh gas pools, and ponds for each Land of Origin Force.

Then, taking position and locking onto a stretch of open ground, he unleashed dual water-earth origin force from his forelimbs.

The soil ahead surged, transforming into a mire.

Dragon Cypress explained: "This is a combination ability formed by integrating the water making and control powers with the earth talent—not bad, plenty of room for development."

"Great King, you're awake—"

"Congratulations, Great King—"

Tie Bush arrived a bit late.

"..."

All the insects were speechless.

Dragon Cypress waved his tentacles and ordered, "The weather's good lately, let's hurry up and plant the Divine-Given Seed of the Island Banyan!" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Island Banyan generally grows in tropical and warm temperate regions, preferring warm, sunny, and moist environments, so planting it in Areca Rainforest is ideal.

Together they walked over to the already-prepared tubao.

The seed went underground and sprouted the next day.

Areca Rainforest's temperature in the dead of winter was just right.

In half a month, the seedling grew to just over one meter tall, becoming initially stable.

After another month, it had become a young tree over two meters in height.

On Wanglan Continent, there wasn't much to do, so Cypress, Black Birch, and Tie Bush stayed on.

Dragon Cypress and Ink Orchid headed back to Xianglan Mountain to prepare for the new year's trade...

...

Rednan Mountain.

Trade Cave.

Greetings exchanged.

The Snow Velvet Spider King habitually presented two 'small gifts'.

Then came the trade with Red Peach; Divine-Grade Fruits were exchanged, and they briefed each other on last year's Divine-Grade trade deals, negotiating the turnover of corresponding Divine Fruits.

This routine has been repeated for many years and was quickly concluded.

Once finished, the Snow Velvet Spider King routinely asked: "Heliotrope, any important matters for discussion this year?"

Heliotrope: "No."

"Alright—"

The Snow Velvet Spider King didn't linger, turned and said, "Dragon Cypress Ant King, I'll leave you to your business, farewell!"

Red Peach quickly called, "Snow Velvet Spider King, wait! There's still something."

Snow Velvet Spider King: "What is it?"

Red Peach tilted her head, looking at Heliotrope.

Heliotrope didn't move a muscle.

Red Peach raised her claw, handing the 'small gift' just delivered by the Snow Velvet Spider King to Heliotrope.

"Red Peach, so generous!"

Heliotrope accepted the item and turned to leave.

Judging by the setup, it was clearly an important matter too secret to discuss before everyone.

Dragon Cypress couldn't tell if he should leave, so he tentatively asked, "Red Peach, what is it that can't be known by the Seven-Leaf Spider King?"

Red Peach: "Competition, that's all."

Red Peach paused, then solemnly said, "Snow Velvet Spider King, for this year's trade, the White Ivy Spider King has also arrived. She has an important matter to discuss with you."

Snow Velvet Spider King: "What matter?"

Red Peach asked, "Snow Velvet Spider King, how much do you know about 'Law Divine Trees'?"

The previously nonchalant Snow Velvet Spider King was immediately shocked—a sudden splay of all eight legs, body rising high off the ground.

Law Divine Trees? Dragon Cypress's tentacles trembled, thoughts spinning rapidly, and he immediately reached several guesses—he turned, waving a claw and ordered:

"Fragrant Cypress, Black Sophora, you two step out for a bit."

Red Peach had no intention of having Dragon Cypress leave, and went on, "Here's the situation: two winters ago, after Lord White Ivy evolved into the Evolution Spider King, she immediately received an invitation from a mysterious force called the 'Red Crow Mountain United Kingdom'..."

Red Peach spoke fast, describing in detail the incident of White Ivy's trip to Red Crow Mountain to negotiate.

The Snow Velvet Spider King was so agitated that her eight legs trembled slightly.

Dragon Cypress was equally shocked but secretly delighted at heart:

—Ink Orchid's Strength System talent is confirmed!

—Law Divine Tree?

—Based on the descriptions, it's one hundred percent certain that King Cypress's Divine-Given Seed is a Law Divine Tree!

—Shanglu, Ghost King Sophora, King Cypress—all three are Law Divine Trees.

Dragon Cypress remained motionless and silent, gaze flickering between Red Peach and Snow Velvet.

Red Peach finished, waited a few seconds, and seeing Snow Velvet Spider King silent, tentatively asked: "Snow Velvet Spider King, do you think Ghost King Sophora Seeds are worth 300 million at a discount?"

"Worth it!"

The Snow Velvet Spider King answered without hesitation.

Red Peach's tone shifted, "Then it seems you're quite well-versed in Law Divine Trees! Since Snow Velvet Spider King says it's worth it, White Ivy Spider King can confidently agree to the deal."

Snow Velvet Spider King: "..."