Ant Lord in the Star Realm-Chapter 680 - 583: Heart of the Ant King_2

Dragon Cypress's impatience vanished instantly, replaced by joy.

As Spikemoss deepened its understanding of the world, alongside its life's growth and conscious exchanges, its wisdom rapidly increased. It had learned to think and explore the essence of things. It spoke concisely and clearly, its words logical and well-founded.

Dragon Cypress asked, "Spikemoss, can you estimate now how many years your Blossom-Fruit Cycle might be?"

Spikemoss replied, "That's difficult."

It continued, "Examining myself, I vaguely judge that the next fruit swell is still four to six years away. The entire fruit development process might require another seven to ten swells. I cannot determine the specific timing."

HISS...

Dragon Cypress inhaled sharply; the entire Insect suddenly felt uneasy.

He immediately thought of a problem. The Divine-Given Seed that was Spikemoss had originated as a Cypress Fruit from King Cypress. That fruit had undergone ten swells to fully mature, eventually developing into a Divine-Given Seed.

Wouldn't the Divine-Grade Fruit it produces also require ten fruit swells?

The first fruit swell took one year, the second fruit swell...

It would still need four to six years for the second fruit swell?

Then, adding last year, does that mean each interval between fruit swells is a lengthy five to seven years? Taking the average, six years?

Are the intervals for the remaining nine swells all six years?

That would be fifty-four years!

Plus the one year for the first fruit swell.

During its Lord-Level Stage, does this Divine-Given Seed from King Cypress have a Blossom-Fruit Cycle of fifty-five years?

It's only produced one fruit!

It's already cost me nearly 3,000,000 Source Stones! How much more will it take?

Dragon Cypress's thoughts shifted to another issue: generally, the longer the growth time of a single Divine-Grade Fruit, the more potent its effects.

There was an example right before him: the Divine-Grade Six Paths Fruit Ink Orchid was holding, which bestowed Soul System Talent. Each of its fruits took over ten years to grow.

A fifty-five-year Blossom-Fruit Cycle for a Divine-Grade Wangbai Seed... wouldn't that make one a god?

Dragon Cypress thought again, and his head felt three sizes larger.

The Dominating Throne landed under the tree of the Divine-Given Wangbai Seed.

"Great King!"

"Great King, you've finally arrived!"

"Second King!"

"Has the Divine-Grade Fruit from the Second King arrived?"

"Second King, what does a Divine-Grade Fruit that bestows Soul System Talent look like? Quick, let me see and broaden my horizons..."

Cypress and Black Birch hurried over, a flurry of greetings and excited chatter ensuing as they crowded around Ink Orchid, eager to inspect it.

Dragon Cypress waved his tentacles to shoo them away. His spiritual power continued to communicate with Spikemoss. "Spikemoss, can you now determine, roughly, what kind of ability your Divine-Grade Fruit will bestow?"

Every year, without fail, Dragon Cypress had sent various samples of Origin Force Food to familiarize Spikemoss with different types of Origin Force Energy. Dragon Cypress had also, under the pretext of a celebration, gathered various Insects from the Cloud Trace Continent to demonstrate their abilities and Primordial Energy to Spikemoss.

Having encountered and gathered sufficient information on Primordial Energy and abilities, Spikemoss, now with a deeper understanding of the Origin Force World, pondered for a moment before answering, "Dragon Cypress, it should be an ability for rapid evolution, allowing adaptation to one's environment. Following naming conventions, it can be called 'Adaptive Evolution'."

Dragon Cypress was silent.

That doesn't sound too impressive at first glance.

Spikemoss elaborated, "For example, our area here is tropical. Mastering this ability would allow you to rapidly adapt to the hot environment. Similarly, in the distant Arctic, perpetually ice-bound and frigid year-round, mastering this ability would enable rapid evolution to adapt to that harsh living environment."

Dragon Cypress remained silent for a moment, then asked, "Spikemoss, is that all?"

Spikemoss replied, "It's already quite extraordinary, Dragon Cypress."

Dragon Cypress said, "All Origin Force Life forms, as their evolution level increases, their environmental adaptability strengthens. Upon reaching King-Level, they can adapt to both the hot southern tropics and the harsh northern Arctic climates."

Spikemoss explained, "It's different. There's a fundamental difference. A high level of evolution enhances resistance to adverse external environments. The ability bestowed by my fruit changes adaptation at the bloodline level."

Spikemoss continued, "Furthermore, Ants and Mantises don't swim. Even if they evolve to King-Level, they remain unadept at aquatic life. However, the ability bestowed by my fruit can induce changes at the bloodline level, enabling Ants and Mantises to adapt to an aquatic existence." 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

I understand now.

Dragon Cypress fell into deep thought.

An ability that touches the bloodline level... that's certainly not simple.

Moreover, this 'Adaptive Evolution' falls under the Comprehensive Physique category. It's highly likely it can be inherited by all Systems and types of Ants.

Blue Soldiers could become better adapted to living and fighting in marine environments.

Green Soldiers and Green Ants could adapt better to jungle environments.

Wind System Air Soldiers and Flying Ants could become more skilled at flying.

The fruit produced by King Cypress's Divine-Given Seed could bring tremendous improvements to the entire Ant Kingdom.

Quite impressive.

Its effects might not be obvious now in the Origin Force Star Realm, but in the future, after leaving the Star Realm, what kind of environment will the Outworld be? If it's a harsh environment, the 'Adaptive Evolution' ability will be significant.

However, if that's all there is, the Divine-Grade Wangbai Seed still couldn't be sold at sky-high prices like a Divine-Grade Fruit that bestows Soul System Talent, could it?

With only one fruit per batch, a lengthy fifty-five-year Blossom-Fruit Cycle, and the massive investment of Source Stones required, King Cypress's Divine-Given Seed wouldn't be profitable at all.

Unsatisfied, Dragon Cypress pressed, "Spikemoss, is there more?"

Spikemoss was silent for a moment. Then it said, "You could also change at the bloodline level... to become a bit slimmer?"

Dragon Cypress asked, "...What use is that?"

Spikemoss said seriously, "Dragon Cypress, a corpulent body is not suited for survival in any environment."

Dragon Cypress was completely speechless.

"Great King! You've arrived~"

Tie Bush arrived belatedly, moving in slow motion.

Dragon Cypress's thoughts raced. He asked, "Spikemoss, according to what you've said, if Tie Bush uses the Divine-Grade Wangbai Seed, could she not only evolve to adapt to all geographical environments but also optimize her physical form and become more agile?"