Astral Cockroach

How did the Origin Power of the Dragon Bamboo Continent disappear?

Was it slowly exhausted? The possibility is zero. If it were natural consumption, it couldn't be completely exhausted, because when the Origin Power concentration is lower than a certain level, Origin Power creatures cannot survive.

Did it suddenly disappear one day?

Or did the Origin Power concentration drop to a certain level and then suddenly disappear?

Banbu can be sure that Origin Power being consumed so cleanly is mostly the work of the so-called "Gods."

The most likely scenario is that as the Origin Power decreased to a certain concentration, the number of Origin Power creatures on the continent gradually decreased, until one day, the tribes withered to the point where they could no longer continue to pass on their legacy.

At this time, the follow-up measures left by the fallen "Gods" were triggered, or perhaps some "Gods" were not completely dead and directly transferred the remaining Origin Power to the neighboring Myriad Races Continent.

When the natural Origin Power was completely cut off in this place, the Origin Stone veins should not have been exhausted yet. Knowing that the future was bleak, perhaps, in despair, they still harbored hope. So they sealed this lotus Divine Gift Seed, hoping that one day, the disappeared Origin Power could return, and the tribe could revive with it.

… …

Having obtained a large amount of Origin Power replenishment, the soul state of the Tree Spirit inside the oversized lotus seed slightly improved, freed from extreme weakness, and should be out of danger for a short time.

However, having been weakened for too long, it must be sown to recover.

King Rat felt that this thing's condition had eased after absorbing Origin Power, and felt a little relieved. He asked, "Banbu, what kind of seed is this?"

Banbu said, "Lotus, the specific species is probably impossible to identify. Strictly speaking, it is both a seed and a tree heart, which is quite special. This is the first time I've encountered this kind of situation."

King Rat said with difficulty, "Do lotus flowers grow in lakes? Then its original body remains are hidden at the bottom of the lake? That's not easy to dig! Also, it's possible that it's been soaked in water for too long and has already rotted... right?"

"It's already rotted." Banbu answered affirmatively, shaking his antennae, and said, "The original plant's remains are gone. Sowing it is almost equivalent to starting from scratch! That consumption…"

King Rat asked, "Similar to Tata?"

Banbu said, "It should be much better than Tata. Tata's strength level directly plummeted to the nascent state. Its strength level is still there, it just needs some time to accumulate nutrients to recover."

Banbu felt inexplicably frightened, and said dejectedly, "The difficulty of re-growing a wild 'Divine' Gift Seed is not ordinary! The development mode of lotus-type Divine Gift Seeds is unknown, but it is certain that the consumption of Origin Stones will not be small."

Operating a "Divine" Gift Seed, the consumption of Origin Stones is basically in the millions, especially in the barren borderlands of Li Bamboo Peak, where natural Origin Power is scarce, and various expenses are even more severe.

… …

The thing is only in the lotus seed state, or rather, the tree heart is in a dormant state, and the terrifying ability to devour Origin Power has just begun to show. Inside the cave, the Origin Power concentration is rapidly decreasing, and it's about to disappear.

"Golden Bamboo!" King Rat called out, stretched out his paw, and pointed to the ground.

Golden Bamboo is only a little bigger than White Bamboo. Its attitude towards King Rat is completely different, and it always obeys orders. Without too much talk, understanding King Rat's meaning, it directly moved its claws and began to dig out the Origin Stones embedded in the cave floor one by one, crushing them to continue replenishing Origin Power.

King Rat stood side by side with Banbu, staring at the fiery red lotus seed, and continued to discuss, saying, "Banbu, judging from the patterns carved on the previous Origin Stones, this lotus Divine Gift Seed occupied the entire lake."

"Can this thing only grow in lakes? We don't have such a big lake on Li Bamboo Peak for it to survive!"

Banbu answered with a concise word: "Dig!"

King Rat bared his teeth.

This kind of hard labor of digging soil usually falls on their bamboo rat warriors. This is going to kill a rat!

Banbu said, "The required lake is too big, whether or not you and Golden Bamboo are present is irrelevant. I will find the Red Beetle King and gather the Red Beetle tribe warriors to come and help, to open up the lake as soon as possible. You and Golden Bamboo stay and continue searching, but be careful during the winter, and retreat from the grassland immediately if you feel the temperature dropping."

"Understood." King Rat thought for a moment, but still felt something was wrong, and asked, "Banbu, when are you leaving? And when will you come back? What about the Origin Power food for me and Golden Bamboo?"

Banbu thought for a while and said, "What's left can probably last for a year... I'll delay for another year, um, delay your growth for another year."

Banbu comforted, "There are eight 'Divine' Gift Seeds in Red Crow Mountain. The Big Yellow Longan strengthens earth and stone abilities, which you and Golden Bamboo can use. I have already exchanged 2 portions with them, which will mature in 3 years, and will be given priority to you and Golden Bamboo to eat."

Another Divine-grade Origin Power food! And it's the most urgently needed earth and stone ability enhancement.

King Rat became happy and said, "No problem!"

The Origin Power concentration in the cave space decreased sharply.

Banbu cut the cuboid Origin Stone into pieces.

King Rat immediately stepped forward to help, putting it into the machine to crush it.

The Origin Power was released, and the Origin Power concentration in the narrow cave space quickly increased again.

"Banbu, this place is not right!"

Golden Bamboo, who was busy demolishing the floor, suddenly exclaimed, and shouted, "There's more below!"

There's more!

King Rat dropped his work and rushed forward to check the situation.

Their earth and stone abilities had only recently awakened and were still very weak. Previously, there was Origin Stone isolation, so they didn't notice it. After removing the Origin Stone, they sensed through the earth and stone that there was a closed passage below.

"Dig!" King Rat ordered.

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"Wait." Banbu stopped him with a low voice, waving his antennae and pointing to the fiery red lotus seed, and said, "What's the panic? Do things one at a time. There's still a month's journey before we can get out of the illusionary maze. Let this thing absorb enough Origin Power first, so as not to have any accidents on the road."

"That's right!" King Rat suddenly realized. His admiration for Banbu couldn't help but increase by two points. He really thinks quickly, and the key is that he can always keep a clear head when encountering things.

The fluidity of Origin Power is extremely strong. Without the Origin Stone shielding the cave space, the Origin Power was inevitably seeping into the rock layer while being absorbed by the lotus seed, and most of it dissipated. If the passage is opened, it will definitely leak out immediately.

King Rat waved his paw and said, "Golden Bamboo, tear down all the Origin Stones on the ground, and hurry up."

"Okay." Golden Bamboo sped up his movements.

King Rat couldn't suppress his excitement and said, "Banbu, what's below should be an even more precious Divine Gift Seed, right? It must be a tree! A tree-type Divine Gift Seed condensed into a tree heart in order to continue its life? I wonder if it can survive."

"Unlikely." Banbu shook his antennae and said, "I have already seen the remains of a tree-type 'Divine' Gift Seed before. After all, it's a beast tribe, it's impossible to have too many 'Divine' Gift Seeds. Moreover, it is very difficult to preserve a tree-type Divine Gift Seed that has condensed a tree heart and is separated from the tree trunk."

King Rat asked in confusion, "Then what is it?"

Golden Bamboo reminded, "There is no Origin Power fluctuation below."

That's right! There is no Origin Power fluctuation, then it must not be a Divine Gift Seed.

The heat in King Rat's heart cooled down, and he sped up his work.

Banbu had been operating his Heavenly Eye, paying attention to the state changes of the Tree Spirit's soul in the lotus seed. Absorbing a large amount of Origin Power only slightly improved it. To completely save it, it needs to be sown in a suitable environment.

"It seems I have to risk my life! I must return to Li Bamboo Peak as quickly as possible."

Banbu began to ponder the next step of action in his heart.

Soon, all the Origin Stones on the ground were torn down and crushed.

Waiting for about an hour, the Origin Power concentration in the cave dropped to a very low level.

Banbu waved his antennae and said, "King Rat, Golden Bamboo, you can continue digging down."

The earth and stone ability blockade was only a shallow layer, and it was quickly dug open. It was another passage, but the passage was not wide enough, and Banbu couldn't go down.

King Rat took the lead to drill in, and Golden Bamboo followed down. Soon, King Rat dragged out a lotus root more than 2 meters long.

"Banbu, this is the body of that lotus Divine Gift Seed. This is a lotus root? It's lignified and very hard. Those beast warriors are very smart. They sealed the space and burned charcoal to consume oxygen, and the thing is perfectly preserved."

"Yes." Banbu said with emotion, "This beast tribe is very thoughtful, and ultimately benefited us."

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