Ant Lord in the Star Realm-Chapter 662 - 577: Where is the Source Stone?_3

Dragon Cypress felt quite sentimental.

In those days, Melde was just a slightly notable Flame Spider Roving Merchant.

It could be said without hesitation that Melde only had the chance to ascend to Spider King by relying solely on his Divine-Grade shares and Origin Force Honey.

Thinking back, it was also thanks to Melde's help that he had embarked on a long journey to Cloud Trace Continent for development, which led to all his subsequent opportunities and today's achievements.

130 years had passed, and everyone had experienced qualitative changes.

Reflecting on it, he felt an endless torrent of emotions.

Dragon Cypress asked, "And what about Spider King Spurge?"

Red Peach said, "Melde is different from Seven-Leaf; Melde also has the self-reliant Lord White Ivy. They support each other, so Spider King Spurge is very reassured. Barring any accidents, Spider King Spurge will spend the year after next transitioning, handling various affairs before retiring to the Ancestral Land."

Dragon Cypress said, "..."

Those who should retire don't, while those who shouldn't are in a hurry to do so.

Dragon Cypress asked, "What about Lord White Ivy? When does it plan to ascend to Spider King?"

Red Peach replied, "Lord White Ivy is in even less of a hurry. It has grand ambitions, aiming to gather all Elemental Seven Systems to ascend to Spider King. Currently, it's at Age Period 8, having successfully awakened the Wind System Talent. It's just missing the Thunder and Water Systems."

Snow Velvet Spider King praised, "That's very good! Truly lucky!"

Snow Velvet Spider King turned to Heliotrope and asked, "I heard that Spider King Spurge is much younger than Aconite Spider King? Spider King Spurge is retiring, what about Aconite Spider King?"

Heliotrope slowly turned around and looked at Red Peach.

Red Peach discreetly stepped back.

Dragon Cypress waved his claws and tactfully led Fragrant Cypress and Black Sophora out of the cave.

After waiting for a while, Snow Velvet Spider King came out, beaming with excitement.

"Snow Velvet Spider King, how did it go?" Dragon Cypress inquired.

Snow Velvet Spider King said, "It's settled! Aconite Spider King secured the shares for the entire next batch—all three Divine-Grade Fruits that bestow Soul."

Snow Velvet Spider King explained, "The trading rule for this item is that eligible Spider Kings compete via sealed bids ten years before the fruit matures. It was just finalized last year, and they can be delivered in nine years."

Snow Velvet Spider King added, "As for Aconite Spider King's retirement, it definitely plans to retire comfortably after completing this massively valuable trade."

Dragon Cypress exclaimed, "!!!"

One had to admire Aconite Spider King; it really had skills!

Divine-Grade Fruits that bestow Soul System Talent were rare and precious. Dragon Cypress had always thought it would take at least three batches for his, Snow Velvet Spider King's, and Ink Orchid's three fruits to arrive in succession.

He had never expected Aconite Spider King to manage it all in one go.

What a fierce Old Spider King!

Dragon Cypress excitedly said, "Mighty Aconite Spider King!"

Snow Velvet Spider King chuckled, "Aconite Spider King is strong-willed, fighting tooth and nail for everything, not exactly likable. But, when it stands with us, fighting for our interests, it suddenly looks a lot more appealing."

"Indeed—" Dragon Cypress vigorously nodded his tentacles in agreement.

Dragon Cypress said joyfully, "This works out perfectly! During my Age Period 7, I can use both the Divine-Grade Fruit that bestows Soul System Talent and the Divine-Grade Quince Olive Fruit. Snow Velvet Spider King, there should be no issues with that, right?"

Snow Velvet Spider King reassured, "Rest assured. No problems at all!"

"Ah, the Soul System!" Snow Velvet Spider King exclaimed, overjoyed and emotional. "Dragon Cypress Ant King, it's still you and Ink Orchid who are truly fortunate, getting to consume them at Lord-Level. I'm already an Age Period 8 Spider King considering leaving the Star Realm, and only now do I get this chance."

Dragon Cypress commented, "The road ahead is long. Obtaining the Soul System Talent before you have to leave isn't too late at all."

Dragon Cypress smoothly changed the subject, asking, "Snow Velvet Spider King, are you considering leaving?"

Snow Velvet Spider King mused, "It's something to consider. However, I'm still young, so waiting a bit longer wouldn't hurt. Firstly, I want to wait and see if White Ivy can procure any potent Divine-Grade Fruits. Secondly, I'm concerned about the war between Wave Tree Bay and Blue Island."

Snow Velvet Spider King said helplessly, "Blue Island's Stone Hunt Blue Ants are clearly strengthening with each generation. Conversely, the very structure of the Wave Tree Bay United Kingdom makes it difficult for them to achieve any qualitative improvement. I've always believed that one day, the Stone Hunt Blue Ants will invade Wanglan Continent, advance into Zhibai Continent, and jeopardize the safety of Shanglu."

Dragon Cypress's expression turned serious as he nodded his tentacles in agreement.

Truthfully, he wasn't very concerned about it.

As long as such dreadful events didn't occur within the next four or five hundred years and didn't affect him personally, it would be fine.

Four or five hundred years from now, after he and Ink Orchid had left the Origin Force Star Realm, it wouldn't matter if the Stone Hunt Blue Ants turned the entire world upside down.