Ant Lord in the Star Realm-Chapter 720 - 596: Farewell_2

Dragon Cypress: "Good!"

This year's trade, aside from the delivery of the Divine-Grade Molan Seed, involved no other important matters. After quickly handling these, Dragon Cypress left with the Snow Velvet Spider King.

The so-called 'West Valley' was named after the plant 'West Valley Coconut.' Dragon Cypress had once stealthily approached it during his earliest exploration of the Wanglan Continent coastline, using his Soul-Setting Ability to take a brief look. Occupying a giant Source Stone Mine, it was jointly ruled by several Silk Abdomen Bow-backed Ant Kings and Net Princess Bees skilled in aerial combat, forming the 'West Valley Kingdom.'

Dragon Cypress, along with the Snow Velvet Spider King, identified the place and then returned alone to Xianglan Mountain.

Having completed all sorts of springtime tasks in both hemispheres for the year, he settled down on Fragrant Silk Island and urgently trained a batch of Specialized Blue Soldiers.

「Silver Cypress Year 53.」

Dragon Cypress, keeping track of time, led five hundred Specialized Blue Soldiers across the sea, arriving punctually at the coast of West Valley.

On the beach, Spider Silk Bags filled with Source Stones were piled up like mountains.

Numerous Silk Abdomen Bow-Backed Ant Soldiers guarded the area. These ants, nearly three meters long, had matte-black heads and long black legs; their thoraxes and abdominal carapaces had an earthy-yellow metallic texture that shone brilliantly golden under the sunlight.

As the Ant Clan group approached, a rattling of colliding carapaces sounded. The Soldier Ants on the beach all stood up and swiftly moved, grouping in threes and fives, entering a combat-ready stance.

On Dragon Cypress's side, his Specialized Blue Soldiers also raised their tentacles, becoming alert.

"Quiet—"

"No danger—"

Dragon Cypress swayed his tentacles, issuing orders to soothe the ant groups.

A corpulent, entirely greyish-black Ant King observed the Snow Velvet Spider King's reaction and gestured with its tentacles. Immediately, its two formidable Assistant Kings, their bodies appearing as if clad in golden combat armor, vigorously waved their tentacles, continually issuing orders. The eager Soldier Ant army on the beach slowly retreated.

"Snow Velvet Spider King!"

"This is..." Dragon Cypress stood on the sea, calling out from over three hundred meters away.

The Snow Velvet Spider King, positioned between them, made the introduction: "This is Ant King Sunflower. He specializes in managing the Source Stone trading affairs for the West Valley Kingdom."

The Snow Velvet Spider King continued, "This is Zhibai, a male Ant King from the Giant-Head Leafcutter Ant Kingdom. His kingdom is preparing to stockpile a batch of Source Stones, and he is in charge of this."

"Pleased to meet you, Ant King Sunflower! I hope for your kind cooperation!" Dragon Cypress greeted respectfully.

"Hello, Zhibai Ant King!"

Ant King Sunflower responded, staring intently at Dragon Cypress. The more he scrutinized him, the more perplexed he became.

The Giant-Head Leafcutter Ants could awaken Water System Talent, but since when had their carapaces mutated to dark green? And with blue rings on his abdomen, he didn't look anything like one...

Also, this was a male Ant King? With such a majestic physique, was it definitely a Male Ant?

Ant King Sunflower's spiritual power swept over Zhibai. A brief perception led to a preliminary judgment: the carapace's color was due to some Wood Element Ability, and most likely, an ability granted by a Divine-Grade Fruit.

Awakened Water-Wood Dual System Elemental Talent?

Able to afford a Divine-Grade Fruit.

Capable of persuading the Snow Velvet Tycoon to help purchase Source Stones.

Then it must definitely have Divine-Grade Fruit production.

The Snow Velvet Spider King said, "The Source Stones aren't urgently needed; they're just for routine expenses in managing the territory. Zhibai Ant King, what do you think, is three million a year enough?"

Dragon Cypress: "That's enough! That's enough! Thank you, Snow Velvet Spider King!"

"As long as it's sufficient."

The Snow Velvet Spider King stepped forward, standing on the sea. Water System Primordial Energy emanated from his eight spider legs, causing the seawater to surge, rise, and transform into a thirty-meter-long water boat.

An intense, cold aura burst forth, instantly solidifying the water boat into ice.

"What strong Ice Ability, Snow Velvet Spider King!" Ant King Sunflower exclaimed with great admiration.

Dragon Cypress simultaneously activated his Water Control and Freezing Abilities, constructing a staircase connecting the beach to the boat.

Dragon Cypress asked, "Ant King Sunflower, shall I move them myself?"

"Good!"

Ant King Sunflower turned, waving his tentacles. The two Assistant Kings continued to issue commands, leading their army of Bow-Backed Ants to retreat into the jungle.

Dragon Cypress gestured with his tentacles.

The Specialized Blue Soldiers went ashore, carrying the bags one by one onto the ice boat.

Standard large Spider Silk Bags each held 1,000 Source Stones, so three million Source Stones amounted to 3,000 bags.

The five hundred Specialized Blue Soldiers, working together, quickly finished moving them.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they took their leave.

The Snow Velvet Spider King stood on the boat, continually activating his ability to maintain the boat's frozen state.

Dragon Cypress and the five hundred Specialized Blue Soldiers walked on the sea, surrounding the boat. Together, they activated their Water Control Abilities, propelling the large boat toward the open sea.

Riding the wind and breaking the waves, they sailed for three days, arriving at Rainbow Island late on the night of the third day.

The Source Stones were unloaded on the island; merely informing King Ant Goldna would suffice.

Dragon Cypress first went with the Snow Velvet Spider King to Rednan Mountain to complete this year's trade.

After attending to various matters, Dragon Cypress returned to Rainbow Island. He delivered Origin Force Honey and Bee King Honey—worth three million Source Stones—to King Ant Goldna, thus completing the trading process.

Dragon Cypress began transporting the Source Stones. He carried 60,000 per trip, making trip after trip, first sending them to the Areca Rainforest.

The Areca Rainforest was close to the Starship Passage, so it was better to stock up more there, preparing 15 million first.

Another 10 million were transported to Southern Sour Jujube Mountain.

The remaining 5 million were taken back to Xianglan Mountain, to be allocated and transported as needed in the future.

Dragon Cypress planned to organize a specialized transport troop of Blue Soldiers in the Northern Hemisphere. He would bring over Ink Orchid, Cypress, Silver Cypress, and Black Birch, who had all awakened Water System Talent. Working together and using ice boats, they would sail close to the Divine Force Barrier, transporting three million Source Stones to land in a single trip.

Once on land, it would be simple. They could organize ant groups to carry the load. Walking close to the Divine Force Barrier, delivering them back to Xianglan Mountain or to Southern Sour Jujube Mountain would be quite straightforward.

Once Dragon Cypress evolved to King-Level and firmly established himself on the Wanglan Continent, he could use this method to transport massive quantities of Source Stones to Huagi Mountain.

「Silver Cypress Year 55.」