Ant Lord in the Star Realm-Chapter 575 - 549: A Kindred Spirit at First Sight_2

As he drew closer and focused his senses, Dragon Cypress was first surprised, then shocked, and finally stunned.

"Excuse me, are you...?" Dragon Cypress took the initiative to shake his tentacles in greeting.

The Snow Velvet Spider King retorted, "Are you a Male Ant?"

Dragon Cypress replied, "Yes. I'm a Giant-Headed Birstet Leaf Ant. My name is Golden Frost, this is Snow Orchid, and this is Assistant King Black Birch."

"Greetings, Spider King!"

"Greetings, Spider King!"

Ink Orchid and Black Birch greeted with reverence.

"Oh! Hello there! No need to be so formal." The Snow Velvet Spider King responded warmly, quickly approaching and climbing onto the Iceberg. She then questioned, "Ant King Golden Frost, Lord Snow Orchid, your Carapaces..."

Dragon Cypress explained, "It's a seemingly worthless Wood Element Ability, similar to that of lower life forms in the sea like corals and sea anemones, capable of acquiring Energy through photosynthesis."

The Snow Velvet Spider King stated, "This ability is not simple!"

She continued, "Granted by a Divine-Grade Fruit? Which Kingdom are you from? How have I never heard of such a Divine-Grade Fruit?"

Ink Orchid asked in confusion, "Isn't this something produced on your Zhibai Continent? We traded a Divine-Grade Fruit for it."

Dragon Cypress lifted a claw, pointed eastward, and said, "The Xianglan Mountain Kingdom. I wonder if the Spider King has heard of it."

The Snow Velvet Spider King tilted her head. ???

Dragon Cypress elaborated, "It's an obscure little kingdom in the Western Corner. It's quite normal that you haven't heard of it, Spider King."

"My name is Snow Velvet." The Snow Velvet Spider King revealed her name and added warmly, "So it's the Xianglan Mountain Kingdom. Although I've never been there, I've heard my kin mention it. Ant King Golden Frost, you're too modest. A Kingdom that produces Divine-Grade Fruits can't possibly be a small country."

The Snow Velvet Spider King?!

How did we bump into this one?

Could this be any more coincidental!

Dragon Cypress, Ink Orchid, and Black Birch were all startled, their Tentacles quivering slightly.

After a moment of panic, Dragon Cypress quickly regained his composure and exclaimed in surprise, "You are the Snow Velvet Spider King?!"

Black Birch, catching on, reacted with a mixture of shock, joy, and enthusiasm. "Greetings, Snow Velvet Spider King!"

Ink Orchid was momentarily at a loss for words.

Then, looking around in astonishment, Ink Orchid cried out, "The Snow Velvet Spider King! We've heard legends about you!"

"Ha! Ha! What legends? That's an exaggeration," the Snow Velvet Spider King responded humbly, though not without a hint of pride, nor did she find it particularly surprising.

In the Wanglan Continent, one could easily find out; indeed, few Insects were unfamiliar with the name 'Snow Velvet'.

The Snow Velvet Spider King then pressed on eagerly, "Was it you spying on me just now? From a distance of over a hundred kilometers? Is it a visual ability? That's incredible!"

Dragon Cypress hurriedly explained, "It wasn't spying! We were scouting the battlefield and inadvertently spotted you."

Black Birch raised a claw and indicated, "This is a visual ability I unexpectedly comprehended upon evolving to Evolution Lord-Level."

Dragon Cypress added, "Black Birch often handled guard duty. During his time at Mountain Lord-Level, he consumed a significant amount of Origin Force Food that enhanced his eyesight. Upon evolving to Evolution Lord-Level, he comprehended this extremely practical visual ability."

"OH—"

The Snow Velvet Spider King looked regretful and disappointed, but she also understood the situation.

Male Ant Kings and Mantises had wings and could fly. Bringing along an Assistant King who was comparatively weak and couldn't fly for long-distance combat observation would typically be a complete liability. So, why bring him?

It turned out that this Assistant King had comprehended an incredibly potent visual scouting ability and was brought along for remote reconnaissance.

It was precisely because this Assistant King's visual ability allowed for scouting over extraordinarily long distances that they dared to venture into such a dangerous place to witness the events.

That explanation made sense.

The Snow Velvet Spider King asked again, a note of disbelief in her voice, "Ant King Golden Frost, if my Perception is not wrong, you have awakened Talents in the Strength, Water, Wood, Wind, and Metal Systems!" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

The Snow Velvet Spider King then looked towards Ink Orchid with astonishment. "And Lord Snow Orchid has also awakened Talents in the Water, Wood, and Wind Systems."

Dragon Cypress clarified, "That's because I possess a Shashuo Divine-Given Seed that bestows Metal System Talent. It was acquired through a trade of Divine-Grade items."

"OH—"

The Snow Velvet Spider King felt another pang of disappointment, as she already possessed Metal System Talent.

The Snow Velvet Spider King probed, "Where did you acquire the Divine-Grade Fruit that bestows Wood Element Talent? From a Caravan? I wonder if you could share a bit of information..."

Dragon Cypress vigorously shook his Tentacles. "I can't say!"

Ink Orchid chimed in, "That's a trade secret; we can't just divulge it."

The Snow Velvet Spider King fell silent.

After a moment, she asked, "Then the Wind System Talent was...?"

Dragon Cypress raised a claw, gently pointed in the direction of Blue Island, and lamented, "It was through a Flame Spider Roving Merchant acting as an intermediary, exchanged from the Stone Hunt Blue Ant Tribe. We never expected Blue Island to be on the brink of ruin so soon. Fortunately, we acquired what we needed early on and have no further requirements from there."

The Snow Velvet Spider King was quiet for a moment, then said, "According to the latest information I have, Blue Island is unlikely to fall this time. After a prolonged stalemate, Blue Island remains as impregnable as ever. In contrast, the Allied Army organized by Wave Tree Bay suffers from deep internal conflicts. Dozens of clashes have erupted within their ranks before they even engaged Blue Island, with Kingdoms declaring their withdrawal one after another. Now, due to internal pressure, they have been forced to launch an offensive against Blue Island."

Dragon Cypress, Ink Orchid, and Black Birch looked at each other, saying nothing.

"SIGH—" Dragon Cypress heaved a long sigh. "I knew it would end up like this. A hastily assembled Allied Army is just like a tray of loose sand, bound to collapse at any moment."

The Snow Velvet Spider King thought, Who was it that just said Blue Island was doomed? These ants are quite adaptable, aren't they?

She then calmly stated, "According to reliable reports, the situation of the Allied Army organized by Wave Tree Bay isn't as grim as it seems. Although Kingdoms are indeed withdrawing, new ones keep joining, so their military strength has not decreased. The three Old Bee Kings—One Fruit, Two Fruits, and Three Fruits—have contended with Blue Island for hundreds of years, experiencing countless battles large and small, and possess a wealth of warfare experience. Their choice to launch an attack in the depths of winter likely has other strategic considerations. I am merely a Roving Merchant, unskilled in warfare, so it's not my place to offer further assessment."

Ink Orchid said, "Er—"

Dragon Cypress remarked, "Oh—"

Not at all embarrassed, Dragon Cypress turned his head and instructed Black Birch, "Go catch a couple of fish. We'll eat and chat with the Snow Velvet Spider King."