Astral Cockroach

The season had arrived at the beginning of summer again.

Banbu led the seven bamboo rat warriors, headed by King Rat, to the Sheep Hoof Mountains, preparing to send them into the Bamboo Sea to continue searching for bamboo species.

He would also visit Chui Rong, the princess, to strengthen their relationship.

Firstly, Princess Chui Rong was an elder worthy of respect.

Secondly, in the event that Princess Chi Jian was unlucky and failed to advance to Roach King, the strongest pillar of the Chi Lian Tribe would be gone. Coupled with the troubles brought about by the Skyfire Roach Tribe's land reclamation and expansion, for a long time to come, Li Bamboo Peak would have to rely on Princess Chui Rong's care.

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“Princess Chui Rong! Big Yellow Fruit Fig!”

Arriving at the Chui Rong Mountains, Banbu called out, his gaze sweeping over the area with a new and curious discovery.

“Oh, another little warrior, and a little ant king!”

The Big Yellow Fruit Fig, possessing a God-given seed, had settled in Chui Rong Peak, residing next to Princess Chui Rong. In front of the mountain cave, the flat square for drying dried fruit seeds had been expanded and paved with a layer of gray-black stone slabs.

On the flat ground, a small warrior only about 6 centimeters long and a small ant king only about 5 centimeters long were playing happily.

The little warrior was chasing a cricket, while the little ant king commanded its ant colony to encircle it.

“Banbu!” The Big Yellow Fruit Fig greeted.

“Banbu, you’re here again!” Princess Chui Rong asked, “Looking for bamboo species? Where are those bamboo rat warriors?”

“They’ve come here many times and know the way. They went to the Bamboo Sea on their own. I took advantage of the fact that the busy season hasn’t started yet to come and visit you,” Banbu said, staring carefully at the little ant king and its ant colony.

In terms of size, they resembled robust harvester ants, but with slight differences. They should be harvester ant species from the Northern Wilderness. Banbu couldn't quite identify which ant tribe they belonged to.

Princess Chui Rong noticed Banbu's confusion and asked, “Banbu, what ant species do you think it is?”

Banbu carefully searched the Chi Lian Tribe's inherited memories, and as a result, found 13 similar harvester ant species. The information was chaotic, and he couldn't distinguish them for a while.

The Big Yellow Fruit Fig saw Banbu's difficulty and immediately reminded him, “Banbu, it’s a Migratory Harvester Ant. It’s also a weak ant tribe not favored by the gods. Princess Huang Jing's caravan helped bring it here. I named it ‘Migratory’. In the future, Migratory will be like Big Head, responsible for some trivial tasks on Chui Rong Peak.”

Powerful insect tribes have a natural sense of superiority and look down on those weak insect tribes not favored by the gods.

Princess Chui Rong must have witnessed the great role that Big Head played in the development of Li Bamboo Peak, so she imitated it and asked the caravan to bring one over.

Banbu couldn't help but slander inwardly: These guys are no good at thinking and innovating, but their rate of imitation is first-class.

“Not bad! A wise choice!” Banbu said, then continued to praise, “Is that the little guy who was just born this year? So cute!”

The little warrior was very timid. It had long been frightened by Banbu's black carapace and unique size, and hid in the small cave, only showing half of its head to look out.

“It is a little warrior born on Chui Rong Peak this year.” Princess Chui Rong was very proud, and pointed her antennae at the distant valley, introducing, “It was born in there. Neither the Big Yellow Fruit Fig nor I noticed. The little guy is very clever and climbed up the mountain to find us on its own.”

The west side of Chui Rong Peak is steep, forming a deep valley with the mountain range.

Banbu's mind raced, analyzing: The distance is a bit far. It should be after Princess Chui Rong advanced, the princess's powerful aura spread down, driving away natural enemies such as birds, snakes, and rats in the valley. Ordinary roaches reproduced and spread into the valley.

Banbu was sure of his previous guess: A dark environment is more suitable for ordinary little roaches to survive, which can increase the probability of Origin Power awakening!

It seems that Li Bamboo Peak should plant more tall bamboo species such as hemp bamboo.

“A clever little guy.” Banbu was thinking about the development of his territory, absent-minded, and casually echoed.

Princess Chui Rong asked, “Banbu, aren’t the 3 little warriors of Li Bamboo Peak almost ready to advance to intermediate warriors?”

Banbu replied, “Little Red Rice is still a bit short, but Du Bamboo and Red Rice are already intermediate warriors. At the latest, they will be able to become advanced warriors the year after next.”

Princess Chui Rong asked, “Are you not planning to expand the number of warriors in Li Bamboo Peak?”

Banbu asked back, “Princess Chui Rong, are you planning to send this little warrior to Li Bamboo Peak?”

“Haha, Banbu, you’re thinking too much.” Princess Chui Rong laughed and said, “I mean redeeming some little warriors from the caravan. Starting next year, your Brocade Screen Mountains may not be very stable.”

“Taking care of little warriors is a troublesome thing. I have to wait until the existing little warriors of Li Bamboo Peak grow up before considering it.” Banbu said, then continued, “The Brocade Screen Mountains have always been unstable.”

Princess Chui Rong shook her antennae and pointed to the south, across the Jin River, and said, “I received news that the Black and White Flower Roach and the Iridescent Flower Roach tribes are planning to jointly open up two mountain ranges corresponding to Yau Ma Tei.”

“It’s very rushed. I’m afraid it will be launched together with the Skyfire Roach Tribe, that is, this autumn.”

When Banbu heard this, his six legs went weak and he almost collapsed to the ground.

“Is the news reliable?!”

“Two days ago, Princess Autumn Wind issued the land reclamation order.” Princess Chui Rong finished speaking and sighed, “It’s a troubled time!”

“A troubled time? This is going to kill me!” Banbu wailed.

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The Skyfire Roach Tribe wasn't targeting Banbu and the Brocade Screen Mountains, but the entire Chi Lian Tribe. They were in a hurry to seize the Origin Power-rich Yau Ma Tei.

The Black and White Flower Roach and the Iridescent Flower Roach tribes were even less likely to target Banbu or the Brocade Screen Mountains. They were targeting the entire Fire Roach Kingdom, or perhaps they were worried that the Skyfire Roach Tribe would drive the beast warriors across the Jin River for convenience when reclaiming land.

In short, the Brocade Screen Mountains and the Iron Saber Mountains, which were closest, would ultimately suffer.

Similarly, the Cliff Cypress Mountains on the other side of the river would inevitably be severely affected.

Banbu hurriedly returned to Li Bamboo Peak and then rushed to the Cliff Cypress Mountains to visit Mountain Master Hua Bai.

“Mountain Master Hua Bai!”

“Banbu! I was just wondering if I should look for you.”

The unfortunate brothers met, and a special atmosphere of shared misery quickly fermented and spread.

“I heard that your Flower Roach Kingdom is going to reclaim land again?”

“Yes, I just received the news two days ago.” Mountain Master Hua Bai asked, “I heard that your Fire Roach Kingdom took the lead in initiating the land reclamation order?”

“Yes, there were signs of it last year.” Banbu said, “It’s also because your Black and White Flower Roach Tribe opened up the Magnolia and Photinia mountain ranges. You stimulated the Skyfire Roach Tribe.”

Mountain Master Hua Bai said, “It’s those of us in the remote mountains who are unlucky.”

Banbu agreed, “The unluckiest are you and me.”

They fell silent at the same time.

Banbu turned his head slightly and looked down the mountain.

The Scaly-leaved Southern Cypress is really tall. The cypress forest is significantly higher than the nearby jungle as a whole.

Banbu said, “Mountain Master Hua Bai, your cypress trees are bearing fruit again. Remember to send me two seeds this year. I’ll plant them on Li Bamboo Peak for fun.”

“I’ll send you three.” Mountain Master Hua Bai readily agreed, and then advised, “It’s best not to nurture them into Fate Seeds. The area north of the Cliff Cypress Mountains is not suitable for this kind of large tree to grow.”

“I understand, I’m just planting them for fun.” Banbu was just trying to ease the atmosphere. It could be seen that Mountain Master Hua Bai’s mood had dropped to the extreme.

In the Cliff Cypress Mountains, most of the warriors are scattered and live alone on various mountain peaks. This distribution mode makes it easy for beast warriors to succeed in sneak attacks.