Ant Lord in the Star Realm

Chapter 818 - 629: Close Encounter

——Eddy.

Dragon Cypress glanced over and seemed to see another Origin Force World.

The Living Water state of Eddy was truly alive, a genuine river, defying logic as it flowed upwards along a vertical cliff.

The river pooled at the mountaintop, coiling like a long serpent, with a fierce beast's head full of sharp teeth emerging, raising it head to gaze afar, motionless in contemplation.

Kirin Beast Ant King possessed ultra-sensitive intuition, knowing it was being watched from a distance by a Saint Butterfly Warrior, and it could accurately discern that the observer insect had changed.

It might even sense Dragon Cypress's uniqueness.

"The combat talent of Kirin Beast Ant King is not inferior to Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King," sighed the White Crystal Butterfly King, deeply, resignedly.

Butterfly King Jacaranda explained: "This Ant King has incredible self-discipline; it starts training at dawn and only rests when night falls. It spends ten days practicing the Living Water state of Eddy, ten days on the Ice State, ten days on the Cloud Mist state, and then spends one day practicing Sea Beast Devouring in the Life State."

Rainbow Parasol Butterfly King remarked: "Focused mind, persistent for ten years, never ceasing."

White Crystal Butterfly King withdrew the Scorching Ability, inquiring: "Dragon Cypress Ant King, what do you think?"

After a tense face-off, Kirin Beast withdrew its gaze, lowered its head, and slowly slid down the vertical cliff.

Dragon Cypress joked: "A very polite Ant King. It pays respect to the new observer."

Butterfly King Jacaranda: "Be cautious that it might rush over to greet you face-to-face."

Dragon Cypress also withdrew the Scorching Ability, asking earnestly: "Has it awakened the Wind System Talent as well?"

Butterfly King Jacaranda: "Of course."

Dragon Cypress: "Does it move quickly?"

Butterfly King Jacaranda: "It's good at flying."

Dragon Cypress: "Oh—"

Dragon Cypress: "Impressive Water System Ability, I might need to stay here for at least thirty days."

Dragon Cypress queried: "Do other Ant Kings, Assistant Kings, or Sea God Horn Beetle Warriors who comprehend Sea Beast Devouring not usually train their abilities?"

White Crystal Butterfly King: "They do, but not as frequently. If you search around, you can occasionally see them."

Dragon Cypress: "What about the Devouring Ability? I came here mainly to witness the Sea Beast Devouring Ability."

White Crystal Butterfly King: "The Devouring Ability doesn't need practicing. Those who possess the regular Sea Beast Devouring Ability are similar to our Mainland Insects; usually, they practice Natural God System abilities, striving to condense Divine Marks, occasionally practicing Sea Beast Devouring; mainly they focus on marching combat skills to familiarize themselves with the forest environment. In non-war periods, 'devouring' can only be observed from Kirin Beast Ant King."

"Oh—"

Dragon Cypress was puzzled, asking: "Why?"

White Crystal Butterfly King: "You'll understand after watching more."

"Alright. I'll take a closer look."

Dragon Cypress, full of curiosity, controlled the cloud to ascend, expanding the observation range of the Scorching Ability.

...

The Ocean God's Scepter comes from Outworld Civilization, far surpassing the creations at King-Level.

Eddy obtained a power transcending King-Level directly through the Ocean God's Scepter.

It was evident that Kirin Beast Ant King's greatest challenge was effectively controlling this force, diligently practicing control over Eddy.

Striving to control the clear stream, it slowly descended along the vertical cliff.

Sliding to the base of the cliff, becoming a water body in the depression, then flowed along the terrain, winding like streams, like rivers, sometimes rapid, sometimes calm, sometimes rushing, sometimes merging into the real river and disappearing.

Climbing hills, crossing rivers, wandering forests, circling around and finally returning below the cliff, starting the vertical climb again.

Ascending the cliff, sliding down the cliff, roaming a circle in the nearby forest, and then up and down the cliff...

Repeatedly, practicing continuously.

The sunset sank into the Divine Force Barrier on the west, its rays inciting nine colorful radiances.

The brilliant colors gradually dimmed,

Nightfall descended.

Eddy pooled in the depression below the mountain, rippling, a slightly plump Ant King stood out from the water, followed closely by four agile Assistant Kings, thousands of Soldier Ants surfaced, emerging from the water, under the command of Assistant Kings, forming orderly rows, surrounding the Ant King, drilling into the nearby woods to rest.

——This fellow is training with 50,000 Ant Army!

Dragon Cypress was decidedly shocked.

...

White Crystal, Jacaranda, and Rainbow Parasol Butterfly King stood watch through the night.

Arriving from afar as a guest,

And furthermore a guest personally brought by the Snow Velvet Tycoon.

Dragon Cypress lay high on the clouds, sleeping peacefully.

...

The next day.

Just as the eastern skyline brightened, the Stone Hunt Blue Ant Army resting in the woods awoke together, lined up, and entered the depression pond, vanishing from sight.

The Ant King condensed Kirin Beast, commencing a new day of training.

The training program remained unchanged, focusing on fast ascent and slow descent of vertical cliffs, as well as traversing the surrounding forest.

Such repetitive training was to continue for another four days.

Dragon Cypress activated 'Super Brain' ability for observation, achieving a comprehensive analysis to obtain all needed information in just three or four repetitions.

Having nothing else to do, simply descended into the sea below, contemplating his 'Whirl Beast.'

Learning while practicing, whenever encountering confusion, ascended high into the air, activating Scorching and Super Brain abilities, and inquired Kirin Beast Ant King from a long distance.

Gained many insights, made rapid progress.

...

Four days later,

In the early morning at dawn.

Kirin Beast Ant King, as usual, rose early, entering the next training session: Ice State.

Clear water transformed into pale blue ice, Kirin Beast transformed into a pale blue, crystalline 'Ice Beast,' changing its mode of movement entirely in solid ice state, slithering like a python.

Utilizing the Bionic Ability, mimicking python creatures, serpentine movement.