Ant Lord in the Star Realm-Chapter 439 - 419: Heaven Returning Glimpse, Red Phellodendron Rebirth

Chapter 439: Chapter 419: Heaven Returning Glimpse, Red Phellodendron Rebirth

A gentle breeze and bright sunshine.

The Dominating Throne had just entered the Purple Tung Insect Nation when Ink Orchid came up to greet them.

"Dragon Cypress? One-Glimpse Fruit?"

"Got it. Ate it."

Dragon Cypress lifted his claw and lightly pointed at his own forehead.

On his forehead, intricate and beautiful gold-red Original Energy Patterns.

The One-Glimpse Fruit doesn’t store well. Dragon Cypress used it immediately after obtaining it. With experience from the previous two uses, the third time was even easier and smoother.

"Wow!"

Ink Orchid cheered, urging, "Then hurry up!"

"No rush."

Dragon Cypress was in excellent spirits, saying, "Ink Orchid, and there’s another huge piece of good news: that Round Leaf Keg Vine on Southern Sour Jujube Mountain..."

...

"Huagi Divine Tree!"

The Dominating Throne drew near. Dragon Cypress waved his tentacles in greeting, pointed to his forehead, and introduced, "This is the ’Divine Mark’ condensed from the Origin Force Energy of the One-Glimpse Fruit, a one-time-use type of ability."

The spiritual power of the Huagi Divine Tree and the Linnan Divine Tree converged, minds focusing on examining Dragon Cypress’s head.

After a two-second pause,

The Huagi Divine Tree withdrew its spiritual power, saying, "I can’t make sense of it."

"I can’t make sense of it either."

The Linnan Divine Tree also retracted its spiritual power, then asked, "Little Ant, you’re awfully happy, aren’t you?"

Dragon Cypress retorted, "Isn’t it good to be happy? It’s good for body and mind."

Linnan Divine Tree: "It’s not because of the One-Glimpse Fruit."

Dragon Cypress: "Then what else could it be?"

The Linnan Divine Tree pulled back its spiritual power, not bothering to argue with this ant.

Even the usually quiet and reserved Huagi Divine Tree couldn’t help but say, "Dragon Cypress Ant King, it’s rare to see you like this... so beside yourself with joy!"

Dragon Cypress quickly reined in his wildly waggling tentacles.

The spiritual power of the Linnan Divine Tree probed over again, pressing, "Little Jifeng, what’s got the ant so thrilled?"

Red Moonseed: "Don’t know."

Linnan Divine Tree: "Little Mantis, you tell us! And no lying!"

At this moment, Ink Orchid was also a bit beside himself with joy, muttering, "It’s nothing. We just discovered a newly forming Divine-Given Keg Vine Seed. If it makes it, we’ll have one more top-level Divine-Given Seed."

Linnan Divine Tree: "!!!"

Linnan Divine Tree: "No wonder, look at you two, happy like a couple of fools."

Even during the peak period of Huagi Mountain, the birth of a single top-level Divine-Given Seed would be a huge occasion worthy of the entire nation’s celebration.

The Huagi Divine Tree said solemnly, "Dragon Cypress Ant King, Ink Orchid, congratulations to you both."

"Congratulations, congratulations."

Dragon Cypress responded with polite formality, steering the Dominating Throne to descend and dock beneath the Huagi Divine Tree. Changing the subject, he said:

"I’ve been keeping an eye on the Red Phellodendron Divine Seed. Its soul is fading, hanging by a thread. Best not to delay further; I’ll handle it now."

The spiritual power of the Huagi Divine Tree and the Linnan Divine Tree surged out, sweeping toward the Red Phellodendron Divine Seed rooted to the north.

Dragon Cypress beat his wings and took off.

Ink Orchid and Red Moonseed followed, quickly taking flight in his wake.

Together, they arrived beneath the Red Phellodendron Divine Seed tree.

It was as if the tree already knew its fate,

Weak, frightened, miserable, pleading emotions were sent via spiritual power.

Red Moonseed: "It’s afraid to die!"

Ink Orchid: "Aren’t you afraid to die?"

Red Moonseed: "Nope!"

Ink Orchid: "All life should fear death."

Red Moonseed: "A true warrior does not fear death."

Ink Orchid: "But it’s a tree."

Red Moonseed: "So it’s afraid to die."

Ink Orchid was momentarily stumped and couldn’t find a rebuttal, feeling annoyed.

Dragon Cypress hurried to smooth things over, waving his Pulse Wings to shoo them away.

"Ink Orchid, Red Moonseed, both of you back up a bit. I’m going to use my ability."

"Oh—"

"Okay—"

Ink Orchid and Red Moonseed turned and scurried further away, standing at a distance to watch.

Dragon Cypress didn’t hesitate long. Both spiritual power and gaze locked onto the main trunk of the Red Phellodendron Divine Seed, while splitting off a trace of mind, channeling a wisp of primordial energy into the forehead’s Divine Mark to activate it.

Primordial Energy Filament linked, and the transfer was completed in an instant.

Golden-red lines spread along the trunk, shifting into a flame-like orange-red.

Sss—la—

The whole tree seemed to ignite, the orange-red primordial energy pulsing violently like fire.

The remnant soul of the Red Phellodendron Divine Seed was already at its end; after a brief struggle, it went silent.

At the top of the tree, a pure white flower bloomed in the morning light, withered, bore fruit, and the fruit rapidly swelled.

It was, after all, a Lord-Level lifeform.

After a while, the orange-red ’Fire Light’ gradually died out, and a cloud of dust drifted away on the breeze.

"Dragon Cypress?"

Ink Orchid flashed over, standing beside Dragon Cypress.

Dragon Cypress gently tapped his tentacle, "It’s done!"

Ink Orchid kicked off, shooting straight upward, blinking several times mid-air, brushed past the top of the tree, caught the fruit in his claw, spread his wings, circled down, and softly landed on the ground.

"Huagi Divine Tree?"

Ink Orchid inquired.

Huagi Divine Tree: "An unbelievable ability... I still don’t get how it works..."

Ink Orchid: "Then I... then this Divine-Given Seed..."

Huagi Divine Tree: "No point in looking any closer."

"Oh—"

Ink Orchid opened his mouth and stored the fruit in his Life Pouch.

He beat his wings and flew back under the Huagi Divine Tree, landing steadily on the Throne’s cushion.

The Dominating Throne immediately sensed, releasing a massive surge of Origin Force, pouring energy into Ink Orchid’s body.

Incubating a Divine-Given Seed in the Life Pouch requires massive amounts of primordial energy; using the Dominating Throne’s support can also speed up the process.

Ink Orchid: "From now on, I won’t leave the Throne. In about three months, the Red Phellodendron Divine Seed will be fully gestated, and I’ll be able to evolve immediately..."

Ink Orchid leaned slightly, looking at Dragon Cypress and asking, "Midsummer? Is that suitable for sowing?"

Dragon Cypress: "With Huagi Mountain’s climate, there’s no problem."

Dragon Cypress: "Huagi Divine Tree, I’ll send Worker Ants right away to process the Red Phellodendron Divine Seed’s exuviae, package it up, and deliver it to Huagi Mountain..."

Dragon Cypress asked, "While I’m at it, shall I also transport the Jinhe Divine Seed’s exuviae? No wasted trips, saves me a lot of time."

Huagi Divine Tree: "Go—"

Dragon Cypress asked again, "Huagi Divine Tree, where do you think would be most suitable for planting the Jinhe Divine Seed?"

"To the south! Right next to me!"

Linnan Divine Tree interrupted with a quick answer.

The Huagi Divine Tree didn’t say anything, tacitly agreeing.

Dragon Cypress proposed, "With such perfect spring weather, how about planting the Jinhe Divine Seed early? It’ll get three extra months of growth and could bear flowers and fruit right at the start of next spring."

Dragon Cypress added, "After all this time together, Huagi Divine Tree, you must know by now, neither Ink Orchid nor I are the type to break our promises."

Huagi Divine Tree: "Go—"

Ink Orchid: "That’s great!"

Huagi Divine Tree replied serenely, "Don’t get excited just yet, I have one more piece of good news for you."

Ink Orchid: "What good news?"

Huagi Divine Tree: "In my experience, by late summer or early autumn this year, the Purple Tung Divine-Given Seed should be able to break through to Evolution King Level. Dragon Cypress Ant King, when you have time, bring over a batch of Source Stones to be ready—no need for too many, half a million will do."

Ink Orchid: "!!!"

Dragon Cypress: "Alright!"

...

This year is really eventful.

Dragon Cypress wasted no time, immediately sent word, arranging for Round Cypress and Black Leaf to lead Worker Ants to handle it.

The cut branches and dug-up roots were all chopped into wood chips and bagged up.

Dragon Cypress took Black Birch along, measuring and surveying, selecting the right spot up north, and digging a pit.

Both operations finished in turn.

Dragon Cypress piloted the Dominating Throne, carrying Ink Orchid, Black Birch, and a team of Worker Ants toward Huagi Mountain.