Ant Lord in the Star Realm-Chapter 715 - 594: The Path of Evolution for the Poor Insect_3

Blue Catalpa: "Linnan Divine Tree, would you please explain it to us in detail."

Snakebark Maple: "First, thank you for your patient guidance, Linnan Divine Tree."

Linnan Divine Tree: "What do you want to ask about? Condensing Divine Marks?"

Red Moonseed raised its claw and said, "Yes! What should a poor insect like me, who has only awakened a single elemental talent, do? The abilities I comprehend are few and weak. I feel like my future is hopelessly bleak."

Red Moonseed didn't forget to add, "Boss Yellow is more or less the same, sigh."

Boss Yellow: "Thank you so much for your concern, Red Moonseed!"

Linnan Divine Tree: "..."

Linnan Divine Tree paused, then said, "I divide evolution into two types: one is Life Evolution, which happens everywhere and at all times in nature, where the weak are ruthlessly eliminated; the other is Force Evolution..."

"Force Evolution is the opposite, it allows the weak to grow strong step by step, to possess greater survivability, to better adapt and survive."

"The beauty of the Origin Force World lies in its infinite possibilities."

Linnan Divine Tree: "As for how poor insects should evolve, let me give you an example that once changed my view. Once, the Shield Grasshopper Tribe had a warrior named Dianthus. Just as its name suggests, when it was evolving into Insect King, it had only a single Qumai Grass Blessed Seed, and only barely managed to reach King-Level with support from the tribe and its elders. The abilities it comprehended were few and weak. The only noteworthy point was that it was fortunate enough to comprehend Water Creation Ability during its ascension to King-Level."

"By convention, this kind of warrior—Insect King is the end point. After evolving to Insect King, it should focus on cultivating the next generation. But Dianthus did not give up. Its desire to continue evolving was exceptionally strong; its will was as firm as a rock, its resolve unwavering. No insect cared about it, no insect thought well of it, and none supported it. So Dianthus trained bitterly on its own. It combined its Water Creation Ability with the racial talent 'Frost Thorn', forming 'Flying Snow.' Basically, it was just Water Creation paired with a variant Frost Thorn combo, creating shards of 'ice flowers', firing them in volleys to attack targets—a rather ordinary attacking skill."

"Dianthus spent 60 years condensing its first Divine Mark, 'Flying Snow', advancing to 2nd Age Insect King at the venerable age of about 350."

"Even though it successfully condensed a Divine Mark, even fewer believed in it. On average, Shield Grasshopper Tribe Insect Kings enter their decline at about 550 years old. Dianthus only had 200 years of youth left. No matter how you calculated it, its future didn't look promising, did it?"

The insects under the tree all twitched their tentacles in agreement.

Dragon Cypress asked, "Linnan Divine Tree, this Dianthus Insect King's elemental talent probably wasn't anything special, right?"

Linnan Divine Tree: "That's right. About the same level as you. Poor, mediocre talent, not good at socializing, not particularly bright—the usual kind of insect."

Everyone turned to look at White Willow,

Then at Woodberry.

—Isn't that describing you two?

Ivy: "Linnan Divine Tree, then what happened?"

Linnan Divine Tree continued, "Dianthus didn't give up. Building on 'Flying Snow', it integrated a simple defensive ability called 'Water Wall', combining them into 'Ice Wall.' This took 50 years, in which it condensed its second Divine Mark."

—Another 50 years?

—Only about 150 years of youthful lifespan left?

—Isn't that pretty much the end?

Spiked Cypress hurriedly raised its claw to ask: "Linnan Divine Tree, just tell us the outcome! Did that Dianthus Insect King die of old age, or did it succeed in evolving to the 9th Age and leave the Origin Force Star Realm? I guess the latter, otherwise you wouldn't be telling us this!"

Dragon Cypress didn't have time to scold. Ink Orchid swung its tentacle, silver lightning flashing, and WHACK WHACK—lashed Spiked Cypress twice on the head.

Ink Orchid: "You're just too clever!"

Ink Orchid turned and asked, "Linnan Divine Tree, did that Dianthus Insect King really manage to leave the Origin Force Star Realm? How did it do it?"

Linnan Divine Tree: "..."

Linnan Divine Tree: "At 3rd Age Insect King, Dianthus combined Flying Snow and Ice Wall abilities into a more powerful attack called 'Ice Snow Sealing Kill.' The general method was to use Ice Wall to trap the enemy, then Flying Snow whirling around, sealing and suffocating them. This took 40 years; Dianthus condensed its third Divine Mark and advanced to 4th Age Insect King."

Linnan Divine Tree: "Then, another 30 years and Dianthus condensed a fourth Divine Mark, 'Ice Snow Explosion Kill.' Another 30 years, it comprehended a fifth Divine Mark, 'Ice Snow Suffocation.' After 20 more years, it gained its sixth Divine Mark, 'Ice Snow Barrier', advancing to 7th Age Insect King." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"At this point, Dianthus was already 520 years old, but then its fortunes changed. At the 7th Age, it comprehended water system, ice-and-snow form abilities. Once it mastered this ability, it drew the tribe's attention, and was given a batch of Divine-Given Origin Force Food as aid."

"With this, it was as if Dianthus was divinely inspired. In just 10 years, it comprehended the seventh Divine Mark, 'Dianthus Form.' In less than 10 more years, it easily condensed the eighth Divine Mark, 'Extreme Cold Barrier,' promoted to 9th Age Insect King, sensed the summons of the Natural True God, and fulfilled the requirements to leave the Origin Force Star Realm."

"Dianthus still did not stop. Finally, in just about 5 years, it condensed the ninth Divine Mark, 'Stilled Spacetime.' This ability was already extraordinarily powerful—within the range covered by its spiritual power, with a single thought it could instantly drain all temperature from a given space, halt all matter in that space, freeze all energy flow, as if time itself stood still. Once trapped in this space, you would quickly lose mobility, be frozen, and lose your life."

Linnan Divine Tree: "'Stilled Spacetime' is one of the strongest abilities I have witnessed in all my long years."

Linnan Divine Tree: "Before Dianthus, when choosing tribal warriors, the primary criterion was innate talent, followed by an examination of their Life Seed Plant, their elders' territory income, and whether or not their elders were willing to offer resources for their evolution and growth. After Dianthus, my views changed completely. Now, in selecting tribal warriors, the primary criterion is willpower. The selection process also changed—now all insects at the High-Level Stage are required to take part in endurance training, starting from a young age, to cultivate an indomitable fighting will."

"After a series of changes, the result has been remarkable. Later at Huagi Mountain, there emerged many warriors similar to Dianthus. They might not be the strongest, but on the path of evolution, they would never fall behind those luckier or richer insects. In fact, they could go further and climb higher."

Under the Purple Tung Blessed Seed Tree, not a sound was heard.

All the insects silently reflected on Linnan Divine Tree's words, examining themselves, until gradually, their confidence swelled.