Ant Lord in the Star Realm

Chapter 764 611 Bad news? Good news!_2

Dragon Cypress: "...That Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King is now..."

Snow Velvet Spider King: "The various races across the continents have assembled their top-level combat forces and sealed the intercontinental passages. The Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King is trapped on the Zhibai Continent."

Dragon Cypress: "Understood."

The Zhibai Continent side of the Starship Passage connecting Wanglan Continent and Zhibai Continent is an island known as 'Broadleaf Island.'

More than a thousand kilometers of ocean separate Broadleaf Island from the Zhibai Continent.

Snow Velvet Spider King said gloomily, "We Flame Spider Roving Merchants dare not venture out to sea lightly anymore. The caravans trading on Wanglan Continent are temporarily staying on this side and not returning to Shanglu. Similarly, caravans from Zhibai Continent also cannot easily go out to sea to enter Wanglan Continent."

"I must guard the Shanglu Ancestral Land. This time, I took a risk coming here and specially invited a Spider King who is most skilled in naval combat and specializes in Lightning Abilities to escort me."

Dragon Cypress: "...Snow Velvet Spider King, what about Rainbow Island and Fragrant Silk Island...?"

Snow Velvet Spider King: "Both were visited by the Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King. However, it still exhibited some insect nature and didn't destroy the three Wild God-Given Seeds I have on the islands."

"Then I..."

Dragon Cypress was secretly delighted. The greatest threat, the Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King, was trapped on Zhibai Continent; this side of Wanglan Continent was free! He could now confidently and boldly relocate to Rainbow Island!

Dragon Cypress asked gravely, "Snow Velvet Spider King, is there really no way to deal with that Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King?"

Snow Velvet Spider King: "Zhibai Continent, along with Wanglan Continent, have assembled their top Insect Kings into five Elite Combat Teams to hunt and counter the Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King. By now, there is no other way—just brute force and overpowering them with numbers."

Dragon Cypress: "Unsuccessful?"

Snow Velvet Spider King: "The Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King roams the deep sea, coming without a shadow and disappearing without a trace, making it impossible to grasp its movements."

Dragon Cypress: "Snow Velvet Spider King, have you observed any patterns in the Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King's activities?"

Snow Velvet Spider King: "Dragon Cypress Ant King, you're smart! Typically, all insects' actions are more or less influenced by their subconscious. This may result in patterns they aren't even aware of themselves. Unfortunately, that Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King is extremely cunning. It recognized this and deliberately avoids any pattern, leaving no flaws exposed."

"The five elite hunting teams also operate irregularly, constantly moving and setting traps in the coastal territories of various races. Alas, the continental coastline is too long, and to date, they haven't had a single success."

Dragon Cypress: "...Snow Velvet Spider King, the other Ant Kings on Blue Island wouldn't dare to act recklessly, would they?"

Snow Velvet Spider King: "Of course. The other Ant Kings lack the strength and wouldn't dare to be arrogant. However, based on reconnaissance, they are again fishing heavily and building up their forces. A major battle could break out at any time."

Snow Velvet Spider King: "Although the Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King is trapped on Zhibai Continent, it also ties down too many elite forces. The war between Blue Island and the mainland continents is no longer once every thirty years. War has become the norm, with a fierce battle expected every three years."

Such news was discomforting to hear.

Dragon Cypress asked, "Snow Velvet Spider King, so what about me...?"

Snow Velvet Spider King: "That question should be mine to ask you, Dragon Cypress Ant King. What's your plan? To move to Rainbow Island?"

Dragon Cypress: "Yes! I have prepared ten thousand Blue Soldiers, and I have some ability to defend myself. Aside from that Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King, I fear no others."

Snow Velvet Spider King: "That makes sense. Now, the coastal kingdoms on Wanglan Continent are all fearful for their own safety, and no insect feels inclined to start a conflict with you."

Snow Velvet Spider King urged, "Old Spider Kings, Dragon Cypress Ant King, let's get on the ship. We can talk as we go."

The four Spider Kings leaped up and jumped onto the Ice Boat.

Dragon Cypress quickly followed.

The sea ice melted.

The Ice Boat set sail.

After some serious contemplation, Dragon Cypress asked, "Snow Velvet Spider King, your trip to Cloud Trace Continent this time... is it for an urgent matter, or are you planning to come every year?"

Snow Velvet Spider King: "First, there are insects on both Zhibai and Wanglan Continents secretly providing information to Blue Island. If the four Old Spider Kings, who retired one or two hundred years ago, frequently set out to sea, it might arouse suspicion and potentially endanger you. Second, each cross-sea trip carries the risk of encountering the Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King. If we truly did run into it, we five old spiders might not be able to defeat it."

Snow Velvet Spider King: "This time, there was an urgent matter, so we risked the journey."

As Snow Velvet Spider King spoke, he paused and changed the subject. "Dragon Cypress Ant King, we've also come this time for two very important matters. First, to confirm whether, after acquiring the Ancestral Divine Power, you can indeed pass it on to your Blue Soldiers. Second, to check on your Refinement Ability."

Snow Velvet Spider King: "Dragon Cypress Ant King, was the first Divine Mark you gained when you ascended to Insect King the Refinement Divine Inscription?"

"Yes." Dragon Cypress spoke as he slightly bowed his head. His forehead's azure Divine Mark lit up, then vanished in a flash.

Dragon Cypress explained, "Different lifeforms have different energy and nutritional needs. The auxiliary function of the Divine Mark is to read a biological target's information and more accurately analyze what the target needs for survival and growth. The most impressive part is that it can eliminate unnecessary impurities from Origin Force Food..."

While speaking, he moved to the ship's side. A Tentacle flicked, and invisible tendrils extended from it, reaching into the sea. They randomly grabbed a fish, simultaneously wrapping it in a Water Sphere, which then hovered in front of him.

The tendrils flicked continuously, grabbing five fish. Each was trapped in a Water Sphere, and they lined up in a row, suspended motionlessly.

Dragon Cypress withdrew the Hydra Tentacles. With a slight burst of Water System Primordial Energy, the five spheres instantly turned an azure color. The energy within them rapidly circulated, compressed, and then turned white.

In a few breaths, five Crystal Beads, each about one centimeter in diameter, formed. They drifted lightly, arriving before the five Spider Kings.