Zhibai Continent.
Ya River estuary, a hemispherical palace built with Earth-Stone Ability, the temporary command main nest.
Late night.
A Dragonfly Warrior rushed into the main hall.
"Sand Golden Lacewing King, precise information, Dark Maple Dragonfly King witnessed with his own eyes, Stone Hunt Blue Ants launched a full-scale attack on Rainbow Island, three Kirin Beasts, fifteen Sea Beasts, hundreds of Assistant King Beetles, all were slaughtered, their heads displayed high for all to see, without a doubt."
Inside the hall, anxiously waiting for news, enduring a day and nightâs ordeal, Earth Shrine Beetle King, Iron Heart Beetle King, Sand Golden Lacewing King, Assistant King Yellow Thorn, and many other insects all stood up swiftly.
ââItâs actually true!
ââHow is it possible?
ââHow did this happen?
ââWhat kind of insect is so powerful?
ââCould it be that the Flame Spider Tribe directly joined the war?
The Dragonfly King who scouted said, "I heard a rumor, after Yuâe Island fell, the Wave Tree Bay United Kingdom sent reconnaissance warriors to report to Rainbow Island, a Clearwing Butterfly Warrior named âBlack Oliveâ, who flew slowly and arrived when the battle was almost over, only to see the Mantis King Ink Orchid on Rainbow Island, with one ability killed two Sea Beasts..."
ââWhat?
ââWhat ability?
ââWhat kind of strength is this?
ââWhat ability is so powerful?
...
All the insects were shocked, causing an uproar in the hall.
Earth Shrine Beetle King vigorously waved his front claws, signaling everyone to quiet down, and asked, "Dragon Cypress Ant King?"
"Donât knowââ"
Reconnaissance Dragonfly King: "Stone Hunt Blue Ants have withdrawn, the Wave Tree Bay United Kingdom has regained control of Yuâe Island, but they seem reluctant to stop, reportedly inviting kingdoms actively participating in the war to discuss big matters on Yuâe Island."
"Big matters?"
"I donât know the specific matter. But from my observation, the movements of Dragon Stride Mountain are also unusual; they sent reinforcements to Wave Tree Bay but recalled them midway, urgently seeking help from surrounding kingdoms and further strengthening the pass defenses. Itâs clear theyâre guarding against Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King. I suspect Wave Tree Bay United Kingdom is organizing a counterattack on Blue Island."
"Then Dragon Cypress Ant King..."
"Afraid, wonât come."
Iron Heart Beetle King raised his claw and hesitantly said, "In that case, we were all played by Dragon Cypress Ant King? From the start, its target wasnât Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King, but Blue Island; it wants to destroy Stone Hunt Blue Ants, aiming for control of the Ocean Godâs Scepter."
Sand Golden Lacewing King: "Isnât it said that in nearly a hundred years, the number of Sea Beasts on Blue Island has skyrocketed? Approximately total count? This time losing 15 Sea Beasts, how many remain? Relying on the Ocean Godâs Scepter, each one can unleash strength close to a thousand-meter Kirin Beast, fearing itâll not be easy to conquer Bafangzhou ground."
Iron Heart Beetle King: "Trapped kill! With Dragon Cypress and Mantis King Ink Orchid having two heaven-defying battle powers suppressing the formation, how can Stone Hunt Blue Ants resist?"
ââBlue Islandâs doomed.
Earth Shrine Beetle King uneasily lay, worriedly said: "If this news spreads, letting Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King know, fearing itâll go mad. The most troublesome is this change, we at Wind Phoenix Mountain are directly involved, plus actively participated and organized fund collection and bounties to find Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King for nearly twenty years, long since begrudged. If Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King wishes revenge, Wind Phoenix Mountain will be the first target."
Inside the hall, all insects fell into silence.
Iron Heart Beetle King asked, "Assistant King Yellow Thorn, your Hawk Wasps Kingdomâs Color Steel Insect King seems to know some inside information?"
Yellow Thorn helplessly said, "I questioned long ago, but Color Steel, Purple, Green Heart, these three guys, clueless about anything, by the looks, they truly donât understand what happened. They just help Dragon Cypress Ant King scout and relay information."
Iron Heart Beetle King: "The insects?"
Yellow Thorn: "Hiding deep in the beehive, havenât moved for days. Theyâre afraid too, urging departure, returning to Wanglan Continent..."
"Returning to Wanglan Continent?"
Earth Shrine Beetle King suddenly became restless and urgently said, "Assistant King Yellow Thorn, you canât leave at this critical moment, can you?"
Yellow Thorn: "Earth Shrine Beetle King rest assured, our Hawk Wasps Kingdom is definitely not a cowardly small insect. Iâm very eager, wanting to see what strength Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King truly has."
Yellow Thorn: "Assistant King Yellow Heart departed last night to verify intelligence back at Hawk Wasps Kingdom, if confirmed, it will request Yellow Vine Bee King for reinforcements. We intend to fight Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King."
No wonder, the strongest Bee Clan with a record of killing Sea Beasts, such unyielding fierce courage, Zhibai Continent Insect Clan canât compare.
"Yellow Vine Bee King is loyal!"
Earth Shrine Beetle King felt slightly relieved upon hearing this and suggested, "With our current strength, I fear insufficient to confront Eddy Scorpionfish Ant King. All along, Saint Butterfly Tribe has been the most active in the war on Blue Island, should we seek help from Golden Creek? And from upstream Ya Riverâs Mud Beetle Kingdom and Trench Beetle Kingdom..."
...
Dragon Cypress, as the âTemporary Great Leaderâ of Wave Tree Bay Allied Forces, transformed into an action-oriented figure, having devised the strategy for island assault, started statistical work and familiarization with various participating teams that night, using Super Brain calculation for comprehensive analysis and task arrangement.
Shizhi Mountain, Shark Gulf Fortress served as logistical support points, rear food converged at these two locations, relayed to the frontline.
Dark Maple Dragonfly King and four Deputy Leaders proceeded to stockpile survival food supply for twenty million large army for a month.
Preparations were also underway on Yuâe Island.
Freezing Ability created gigantic ice cargo ships over a hundred meters long.
Winter is suitable for cross-sea combat for two reasons: First, ice ships wonât melt; second, sail can be hoisted to harness wind, speeding up travel and saving Primordial Energy.
Of course, drawbacks exist too; in ice-snow environments, the fighting power of many Ant and Bee Clans from tropical rainforests is greatly reduced.