...
Ink Orchid ate Divine-Given Origin Force Food of the Metal System at a steady rate of 1 million a day.
After a month, the strengthening was completed, and it fell into slumber for evolution.
Ten days later, it awoke from slumber, quickly shedding its old shell as the new carapace hardened.
Age period 4 Insect King!
Ink Orchid used its spiritual power to scan, finding only a squad of Specialized Blue Soldiers guarding the cave entrance.
The Soul-Setting Ability sensed that all had gathered under the White Poplar Divine Seed tree...
"Stupid ants! All they know is eating!"
Ink Orchid muttered a low curse, turned its head, and with an inhalation, gulped down two White Refining Beads prepared beside it, restoring physical strength while pondering the newly comprehended ability.
At the foot of the mountain,
Dragon Cypress calculated the time, gathered all the insects, and prepared a grand celebration feast, eating and chatting leisurely while waiting.
"Wow~ Oh~"
Ink Orchidâs spiritual power trembled, bursting with joy as it dashed out of the cave, blazing with scarlet light, and landed flashing beneath the tree.
White Poplar politely reminded: "Ink Orchid, be careful not to harm the fruit on the tree."
"???"
It was early morning, and all the trees in the forest were awake, drawn by the intense commotion, casting curious spiritual inquiries: Mantis, what is making you so excited?
Dragon Cypress casually asked: "Did you comprehend another powerful ability?"
Ink Orchid: "Super powerful!"
Chinese Clematis hurriedly asked: "Ink Orchid, what ability is it?"
"Watch this!"
After Ink Orchid spoke, the Water System Primordial Energy coursed through its body, and its pale pink carapace changed color, transforming into a sea blue hue with a metallic sheen.
"..."
"Is this...?"
"Could it be...?"
"No way, is it...?"
"Elemental Form!"
"Ink Orchid has also comprehended the Hydro-Gold Dual Systems Elemental Form?"
All the insects jumped up in shock.
Ink Orchid had already comprehended the elemental forms of soul, wind, thunder, and fire, which was astonishing and incredible.
This...
That...
With unmatched talent, compounded with the top-level resources of the entire continent, Ink Orchid was beyond powerful.
Unanimously, all eyes turned to Dragon Cypress.
Dragon Cypress choked back emotion, waving its claw, saying: "Ink Orchid, enough showing off, come, eat something first..."
"Alrightâ"
Ink Orchid couldnât contain its joy, eating while recounting with excitement:
"Iâve also comprehended three amazing abilities! One is similar to the Bionic Ability of Sea Feather Star and Fire Feather Star, covering metal, wood, and earth systems! Now Iâve completed the Elemental Seven Systems! This new comprehension can be named âEarth Feather Star.â
"Another even more powerful ability covers wind, thunder, and fire systems! Itâs similar to Thunder Explosion but much stronger; it initiates in the form of a mantis that can flap its wings to fly and charge towards targets for attacks."
"And thereâs this very wondrous metal system ability, it requires the use of metal materials, transforming them with primordial energy, usually attached to the carapace but released during battle to become a fierce attack..."
...
Ink Orchid was like the sun in the sky, its intense light blinding Dragon Cypress and the leading group of insects.
â Amazing.
â Strong.
â Invincible.
Everyone half-heartedly accompanied Ink Orchid in testing its abilities, uttering some perfunctory praise before dispersing.
Azure and Black Sophora assisted with the planting of newly nurtured Bicolor Mulberry Divine-Given Seeds.
A day later, the seeds sprouted and broke through the soil.
They grew swiftly.
Three days later, they grew into saplings just over a meter tall.
A month later, they became small trees about five meters high...
...
Time reached the early spring of a new year.
The Snow Velvet Spider King arrived punctually.
Ink Orchid activated its Great Ink Orchid ability, carrying Dragon Cypress to the sea to greet it.
Upon meeting, after a glance, the Snow Velvet Spider King immediately congratulated: "Congratulations Mantis King Ink Orchid on reaching Age Period 4! The whole insect exudes a renewed aura, surely youâve comprehended impressive new abilities!"
Then, the Snow Velvet Spider King changed tone in surprise: "Ink Orchid, thatâs odd! Your âGreat Ink Orchidâ, its primordial energy aura has undergone a qualitative shift, it feels somehow familiar..."
Ink Orchid humbly explained: "Itâs like this, I evolved into Age Period 4 and unexpectedly comprehended the elemental forms of the water and metal systems, which slightly improved Little Ink Orchid and Great Ink Orchid."
"!!!"
"What?"
"Hydro-Gold Dual Systems Form Ability?"
The Snow Velvet Spider King straightened all its eight spider legs, reacting intensely, then slumped into dejection, lamenting:
"The Shanglu Divine Tree always scolds us as useless, saying each generation is worse than the last, citing past spiders as incredibly powerful. Weâve always been frustrated, but now I realize, the Shanglu Divine Tree was referring to spiders of a caliber akin to Ink Orchid, born over millions of years within the Tribe. Alas, compared to them, we truly are useless."
Ink Orchid quickly comforted: "That wonât be the case. Isnât Dragon Cypress just like you guys?"
Snow Velvet Spider King: "Indeed. Yes."
Dragon Cypress: "..."
Ink Orchid: "Snow Velvet Spider King, let me show you my Explosive Jet!"
"No need. Itâs unnecessary. After comprehending the water system elemental form, I can deduce its strength."
The Snow Velvet Spider King hastily and resolutely refused, leaping onto the head of an Ice Mantis, its foreheadâs gray-white Divine Mark glowing, causing three Spider Silk Bags to drop down, saying:
"Dragon Cypress Ant King, Ink Orchid, here are the Divine-Grade Fruits you requested, delivering three types this year!"
"Two Divine-Grade Quality Brown Leaf Ironwood Seeds, granting the wood system Leaf Beetle ability, an ability that might not completely satisfy insect expectations, so youâll have to try it yourselves."
"One grants the Thunder System Bionic Ability âThunder Eel,â which is costly and difficult to trade for. In the Southern Hemisphere, the âSnow Velvet Tycoonâ name isnât universally influential. Ink Orchid, take one and use it first. As for Dragon Cypress Ant King, Iâll find a way for you in the future if needed."
"And two grant the Wind System Bionic Ability âWind Phoenix,â which is straightforward, originating from Wind Phoenix Mountain. Hearing that Dragon Cypress Ant King and Mantis King Ink Orchid needed them, they directly gifted two."
"Gifts?"
"Yay!"
"Thank you, Snow Velvet Spider King! Please also convey my and Dragon Cypressâs gratitude to the Beetle Kings of Wind Phoenix Mountain. Assure them that after dealing with the Kirin Beast Ant King, weâll head straight to Zhibai Continent to take care of the Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King first thing."