Ant Lord in the Star Realm-Chapter 746 - 605 Adaptive Evolution (Extra)

The Xianglan Mountain Kingdom's multitude of Insects had collectively witnessed the descent of the Law Divine Power and the birth of King Cypress.

After understanding the Law Divine Tree, everyone naturally assumed that King Cypress was one of the fifty-five fixedly born Law Divine Trees of the Origin Force Star Realm.

However, it wasn't!

Why?

However, the Snow Velvet Spider King's method of distinction had to be correct.

Dragon Cypress was completely baffled.

Ink Orchid asked with hope, "Dragon Cypress, might a randomly born Law Divine Tree be even more powerful?"

Dragon Cypress replied uncertainly, "I do have a feeling that the 'Adaptive Evolution' granted by King Cypress seems a bit more formidable..."

"Shall we try it?" Ink Orchid asked.

Dragon Cypress said, "This ability consumes a lot of Primordial Energy, Energy, and nutritional substances... I must eat first to recover!"

"Wait a minute!" Ink Orchid suddenly remembered and asked, "Dragon Cypress, does Adaptive Evolution require Molting to change form?"

"Of course," Dragon Cypress replied.

"Doesn't that conflict with the 'Forest Symbiont' ability then?" Ink Orchid asked.

Every time it molts, the plant factors of the Forest Symbiont are shed. The Carapace then reverts to black, leaving only a bit of dark green 'Seed' on it, which requires a period of sunlight to recover.

Dragon Cypress was silent for two seconds before responding, "It won't. The Adaptive Evolution ability should only activate when there's a need to respond to a particular situation, not for whimsically changing for fun."

Oh!

Right!

Impatient, Ink Orchid vigorously waved her tentacles. "Silver Cypress, what are you waiting for? Go hunt for the Great King! Fragrant Cypress, Black Sophora, you prepare yourselves too, for the banquet celebration."

...

Dragon Cypress awoke from his slumber in the late afternoon.

After eating non-stop until late at night, the Physical Strength he had lost from the long periods of sleep while condensing the Law Divine Patterns was replenished.

The Primordial Energy within him was also restored to a full state. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"It's ready!" Dragon Cypress solemnly announced.

Immediately after, silver-white Divine Patterns emerged on his Carapace, lingered for seven or eight seconds, then calmly receded.

Ink Orchid's eyes sparkled brightly.

All the Ants looked on hopefully.

Even Southern Gorgon and Black Yellow, who had been caught up in the excitement and constantly bickering, fell silent.

Only faint CRACKLING sounds were heard as a vertical slit appeared on Dragon Cypress's Carapace, rapidly spreading towards the top of his head and tail.

Molting!

Dragon Cypress shed his sturdy Carapace. His body continuously stretched; his previously stout figure gradually became slender, and his once dignified abdomen swiftly slimmed down.

His mandibles and head also adjusted slightly. The overall form became smoother and more 'penetrative,' reducing air resistance during flight.

The newly formed Carapace quickly hardened, his body's shape set. His body length had forcibly stretched to about 5.5 meters, an increase of half a meter.

Dragon Cypress's appearance underwent a significant change. He looked somewhat strange; not only was his abdomen slimmer, but his waist had also become finer. He resembled a combination of an Ant and a Wasp, especially his membranous wings, which were almost a replica of the Bee Clan's.

"The Great King is imitating the Bee Clan!" Silver Cypress, understanding, promptly spoke up. "The Great King has voluntarily activated his 'Adaptive Evolution' ability, mimicking the Bee Clan to optimize his flight ability!"

"Correct!" Dragon Cypress confirmed.

"Let me try!" he then exclaimed.

WHIRR! BUZZ! Dragon Cypress flapped his wings and took off. He raced around Xianglan Mountain for a full circle, then returned to the Ridge. His figure suddenly stopped. He wasn't in a hurry to land but instead flapped his wings at high frequency, hovering a hundred meters in the air as he experimented. After multiple adjustments, he managed to fly backward like a member of the Bee Clan.

Flying forward is easy. Turning left, turning right, ascending, descending—many adept flying members of the Insect Clan can perform these maneuvers, but flying backward is rarely achievable.

Dragon Cypress performed three consecutive barrel rolls in mid-air, then plummeted sharply. With a flap of his wings, he landed smoothly.

"Very good!" Dragon Cypress declared, very satisfied with himself. "Now, I too am a nimble warrior adept at aerial flight!"

"Congratulations, Great King!"

"Great King, you are formidable!"

"The Law Ability is too powerful!"

The Ants offered their praises and congratulations.

In a quiet voice, Ink Orchid asked, "Don't you all think the Great King looks rather ugly like this?"

Dragon Cypress was speechless.

The air turned suddenly quiet.

His incongruous appearance was indeed awkward to look at.

Dragon Cypress said, "It can still be adjusted. Through extensive flight practice and training in various complex flight maneuvers, I can continuously refine and optimize it until I reach a form that is both aesthetically pleasing and formidable."

Black Sophora raised a claw to ask, "Great King, why imitate the Bee Clan? They're not the most powerful flying species; Dragonflies are!"

Dragon Cypress shook his tentacles and replied, "Dragonflies belong to another species, a different body structure. The Adaptive Evolution ability can mimic them, but it's not suitable for the Ant Clan. The Ant Clan and the Bee Clan are closely related; the difference isn't so great, making it a better fit."

"I somewhat understand," Black Sophora mumbled.

Ink Orchid asked, "Dragon Cypress, what about the extreme cold of the Arctic? How can the Adaptive Evolution ability cope with that?"

"That's very simple!" Dragon Cypress replied.

Dragon Cypress calmed his mind, reflected on the frigid conditions of the Arctic, and activated his ability with his Mind.

On his Carapace, silver-white Divine Patterns emerged, this time only lasting for two seconds before disappearing.

CRACK! His Carapace split open again, the fissure rapidly spreading.

Dragon Cypress molted once more.

This time, there were no significant changes in his appearance.

The new Carapace quickly solidified.

Dragon Cypress announced, "It's done. This time, the flesh inside my body underwent a subtle change, permanently gaining the ability to resist low temperatures and severe cold. This is an evolution at the bloodline level, which can likely be passed down to the Ant colony."

!!!

The insects were astounded:

Is that all it takes?

Just like that?

That actually works?

Black Yellow, struck by inspiration, suggested, "Mantis, use your flames to burn an Ant! That way, it could evolve an ability to resist the high temperature of fire!"

Ink Orchid's eyes lit up with approval. "Yes! Dragon Cypress! That would work, wouldn't it?"

Dragon Cypress replied, "In theory, it's possible. However, Adaptive Evolution has its limits. Whether it's high temperature or low temperature, there is definitely a limit to what it can resist. If that limit is exceeded, I might be done for."