Ant Lord in the Star Realm-Chapter 658 - 576 Sowing King Cypress_2

Dragon Cypress said, "It can withstand one strong attack, and at the very least, it can remove most of the force."

"Wow!"

Silver Cypress exclaimed in amazement, cheering loudly, "Great King is mighty!"

Ink Orchid praised, "Quite novel, a very interesting defensive ability. Quite impressive."

Ink Orchid said, "Dragon Cypress, you should name it quickly."

Dragon Cypress said, "Second King, you do it."

Ink Orchid happily said, "Keep it simple. Illusionary Reflection—just call it Reflection."

Fragrant Cypress cheered, "Second King has a good naming sense!"

Dragon Cypress was speechless.

Ink Orchid asked, "Great King, anything else?"

Dragon Cypress said, "That's all—"

Ink Orchid asked, "Are you full? Let's set off quickly!"

「...」

The cold wind from the north blew relentlessly. It was the depths of winter, the coldest time of the year.

However, the Areca Rainforest was experiencing its warmest and most comfortable season. The temperatures were akin to late spring or early summer on Xianglan Mountain. The sun shone brightly, creating a warm but not oppressive atmosphere, complemented by a gentle breeze and clear skies.

To be cautious, the sowing location for the King Cypress Divine-Given Seed was chosen 1,500 meters away from the Red Leaf Rain Tree and the Elephant Foot King Orchid.

Black Birch commanded the ant colony to dig, while Ink Orchid used Earth System Abilities to mix and transport soil. It took five days to build a circular mound with a radius of 30 meters.

Fearing the King Cypress Divine-Given Seed would demand significant Origin Force during its growth, Dragon Cypress shuttled between Xianglan Mountain and the Areca Rainforest. He transported 200,000 Source Stones in large bags, which were piled around the mound. Five hundred Worker Ants stood ready at all times.

Finally, Dragon Cypress climbed onto the mound, dug a shallow pit 10 centimeters deep, and buried the seed.

Specialized Blue Soldiers formed a line, activating their Water Control Ability to fetch water from a nearby ditch. They passed it layer by layer, delivering it right in front of Dragon Cypress.

Dragon Cypress shattered the Water Sphere, turning it into fine raindrops, thoroughly watering the mound in one go.

A day later, the seed rooted and sprouted.

After a day of sunlight, it quickly grew to a height of 20 centimeters.

However, the tree's form seemed no different from that of conventional Cypress Divine-Given Seed saplings.

Moreover, the phenomenon of absorbing large amounts of Origin Force, which Dragon Cypress and Ink Orchid had anticipated, did not occur.

Two days later, the cotyledon nutrients were depleted, and the sapling's growth slowed.

Five days later, the sapling grew to about half a meter in height.

Half a month later, the plant's height broke through 1 meter.

Its rate of absorbing Natural Primordial Force was slightly faster than an ordinary God-Given Life Seed, but that was the only difference, requiring an investment of 100 to 300 Source Stones daily.

The growth rate was similar to that of an ordinary God-Given Life Seed, perhaps even slightly slower.

The seed was so vigorous during its dormant period; why did it falter once planted?

This left Dragon Cypress, Ink Orchid, and Black Birch quite disappointed for a while.

Once it reached a height of 1 meter and had some resilience, Dragon Cypress carefully controlled his strength. He tried using the Flourish and Tranquility Abilities to assist, while also increasing the input of Source Stones.

He continued to observe for another ten days.

The growth speed improved slightly, and its height exceeded 1.5 meters.

Dragon Cypress continued to increase the input of Source Stones, using 1,000 per day.

He personally activated the Flourish Ability, exerting his full strength once a day.

At night, he persisted in using the Tranquility Ability to assist.

Another month later, its height exceeded 3 meters...

This was the normal growth rate for a Divine-Given Seed.

Dragon Cypress, Ink Orchid, and Black Birch were extremely disappointed.

They had thought it was some incredible Divine God-Given Seed.

But after sowing, it turned out to be quite ordinary.

Is it still Divine Grade?

Could it be that we've lost a Divine-Given Seed?

Dragon Cypress and Ink Orchid couldn't help but worry.

「...」

Time moved on to spring.

It was a new year, the seventh year of Silver Cypress's life.

The growth of the Elephant Foot King Orchid was also not proceeding as hoped.

The arbor, which grew via division, had only just completed its second division after six years of growth.

The mother plant's height had surpassed 40 meters.

The main trunk near the ground was unusually thick, nearly five or six meters in diameter.

The diameter of its underground corm exceeded 10 meters.

Similar to bamboo, the large corm of the mother plant developed underground rhizomes. These then produced smaller corms, which rooted and sprouted new offshoots.

The initial division produced only two offshoots.

These two offshoots both reached just over 30 meters in height, standing guard on either side of the mother plant.

This was a threefold division.

The second division originated from the underground rhizomes of the two offshoots. This produced six small corms, resulting in six smaller offshoots surrounding the mother plant.

Their current height was just over 10 meters.

The third division had not yet begun.

According to the pattern, the third division should produce 18 plants, the fourth 54, and the fifth 162.

Corresponding to Dragon Cypress's Lord-Level evolution stage, after five divisions, the mother plant plus the offshoots would total 243 plants.

Once fully grown, these would be 243 great tall trees, forty to fifty meters high, forming a vast grove.

Upon careful calculation, the Bayonet plant was indeed impressive; it wasn't unreasonable for a continent to be named after it.

In the future, once Dragon Cypress reached the King Level, the sixth division of the Elephant Foot King Orchid would produce 486 plants. Added to the existing 243, the total would reach 729 plants.

The height of the mother plant and its offshoots would also increase significantly, potentially reaching fifty to sixty meters or even higher.

Seven hundred twenty-nine great tall trees, each fifty to sixty meters high, would form a vast forest of giant trees.

The yield would definitely be very high.

「...」

The new year's work was about to begin.

Black Birch returned to Fragrant Silk Island to continue clearing and preparing land. More varieties of Bayonet were to be cultivated. Zhibai Trees could also be planted. Additionally, Silver Cypress 3001—a hybrid of Zhibai and Silver Cypress—required large-scale cultivation.

Dragon Cypress and Ink Orchid continued to stay in the Areca Rainforest.

Dragon Cypress divided his time. By day, he communicated with the Elephant Foot King Orchid Divine-Given Seed, telling it about interesting events in the Origin Force Star Realm to help it understand the world. At night, he watched over the King Cypress Divine-Given Seed.

Time flew by, and another month passed.

The King Cypress grew into a little tree over 4 meters tall. Having passed its most vulnerable period, it was no longer at risk from forest wildlife and could be left unattended for a while.