Astral Cockroach

“Alas, my soul is too weak to communicate much…”

“Little black cockroach, where were we just now?”

The Iron Gall Chestnut Tree Spirit awakened and immediately checked if Banbu was present. Finding him still there, it opened its chatterbox.

“Iron Gall Chestnut, you need to rest.” Banbu repeatedly emphasized, while also correcting, “Not just now, but 3 days ago. This time, you weren't just sleeping; your soul was excessively weak, and you fainted. This is very dangerous for you.”

“I know.” The Iron Gall Chestnut Tree Spirit replied, then exclaimed, “The taste of Origin Power is so good! What material is that metal box made of? Such a strange thing; it's constantly releasing Origin Power.”

Banbu felt that if he stayed here, the Tree Spirit would always be unable to resist chattering, and it could drive him to his death.

“Hydrogen Gold, the cheapest and most commonly used metal material in the starry sky.” Banbu simply explained, then called out, “Baizhu, let's go take a look at the ore vein.”

…

In the conversation with Iron Gall Chestnut, it was generally confirmed that this Origin Stone ore vein was discovered by a black cockroach warrior named “Sugar Chestnut” when the Origin Power on the continent was exhausted or nearly exhausted.

At that time, all the warriors of its clan were gone, and few wild God-Given species remained. Only Sugar Chestnut, a lone warrior, remained. Origin Stones could not play a significant role, so this mine was not thoroughly excavated.

Little Baizhu was excavating deep underground.

Youcha carried a small silk bag, transporting them out one bag at a time.

Large chunks of Origin Stone, as red as blood, were spread out, a vast expanse of crimson.

Baizhu drilled into the mine, checked it out, and immediately returned, beginning to describe the situation in a very professional tone:

“Banbu, there is a rich ore deposit deep underground. Preliminary exploration, according to my estimation, at least 2 million Origin Stones can be mined. Due to the dense distribution and the unstable rock structure of the mountain, it is very easy to collapse. The solution is to imitate the Northern Wilderness Beast Clan we have seen, mining while backfilling soil and rocks, using earth and stone abilities to reinforce it.”

Baizhu took the initiative to suggest, “Banbu, my earth and stone abilities are not bad; let me be responsible for backfilling and reinforcing the mine tunnel.”

“Little Baizhu is responsible for digging, Youcha for transporting it out.”

“Banbu, you are responsible for long-distance transportation, transporting the mined ore back to the canyon.”

“You've even learned to command! You're even commanding me now.” Banbu wiggled his antennae and knocked hard on Baizhu's head. After thinking about it, it seemed that this was the only way to arrange it.

He wiggled his antennae again, knocked on Baizhu's head, and urged, “Work faster!”

The Origin Stones were heavy, and the abandoned mine was too far from the canyon. Banbu carried 20 bags each time, about 200,000 Origin Stones, and a round trip took a whole month.

Just in time, the Iron Gall Chestnut Tree Heart finished absorbing the Origin Power of the first Origin Power Crystal, and the second Origin Power Crystal was continued.

Banbu transported another trip, stockpiling 400,000 Origin Stones in the canyon for backup. The normal growth of the Wedge-thorn Cherry God-Given species and 10 Life Seeds should not be a problem for the next two years.

Timing it perfectly, the Little Ant King Wedge-thorn ate all the Flower Snake fruits, and also ate many other Origin Power foods that strengthened its physique, successfully promoted to a mid-level L3 warrior, and its overall physique greatly improved. At this time, it could withstand long-distance travel.

The Iron Gall Chestnut Tree Heart absorbed two Origin Power Crystals, equivalent to 200,000 Origin Power, and the Tree Spirit barely managed to initially escape from its weakened state.

“Iron Gall Chestnut, we should leave.”

“Are we finally leaving?”

“The journey is as long as 160 days and nights, we have to cross the sea, and also cross a continent without Origin Power. Previously, you were too weak, and I was worried that you wouldn't make it.”

“I'm much better now.” The Iron Gall Chestnut Tree Spirit said confidently.

Seeing that the Tree Spirit didn't object, Banbu waved his antennae and said, “You two be careful and take out the Tree Heart.”

Baizhu and Little Baizhu acted immediately. It wasn't the first time taking out a Tree Heart, and their movements were very skilled.

Banbu looked at the tree in front of him and asked in confusion, “Iron Gall Chestnut, your main body is not dead, but it doesn't seem to have any Origin Power properties anymore, it has become an ordinary chestnut tree… There really are many insects parasitizing and gnawing on your trunk.”

“I know.” The Iron Gall Chestnut replied, “I am naturally different. My root system is particularly developed and has special abilities. Before condensing the Tree Heart, I completely transferred all Origin Power properties into the main root system, concentrating it and hiding it deep underground.”

“Before Sugar Chestnut died of old age, it mined the ore vein and hid the ore deep underground. My main root system can actively and slowly absorb Origin Power from the Origin Stone to replenish the Tree Heart. If natural Origin Power recovers, I can directly resurrect… Unfortunately, the Origin Stone should have been exhausted for quite some time, and the main root system has long since withered. Banbu, you better help me dig it out and take it with you.”

Sure enough, the “Divine Quality” God-Given species that can survive to this day must possess unique life-saving skills.

Banbu said, “It is temporarily impossible to take all of it away, but a small amount can be carried.”

The Iron Gall Chestnut's Tree Heart is a cylindrical section, about 18 centimeters in diameter and about 1.3 meters in length. Because the activity is well preserved, it is not a hindrance, but it is quite heavy.

A main root system, directly reaching 200 meters deep underground, is hard, tough, high in density, and very heavy. At most, only 10 bags can be carried, and the travel speed will be delayed as a result.

After some preparation, they set off.

“This is an ant warrior, where did it come from? Banbu, why are you bringing it? Are you planning to take it back? What do you want to do? I warn you, don't randomly invade other insect kingdoms…”

“Is this the southern tropics? It's not hot at all, it's a bit cold.”

“Wow, is this the sea? Sure enough! It's all water…”

“This is metal, it can float on water?!”

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“It can even move on its own?! So this is how you cross the sea, incredible, clever little black cockroach!”

“Banbu, don't you think it's a bit shaky… Will it capsize? I understand now, I think, if this thing capsizes, it will definitely sink…”

…

Youcha took the Little Ant King Wedge-thorn and 20 ordinary worker ants, hiding in the cabin.

The boat had a total of 3 cabins, the other 2, one for storing food, and one for storing 2 bags of Origin Stones and 10 bags of remains.

For the sake of safety, Banbu sealed the Iron Gall Chestnut Tree Heart with metal and tied it tightly to his back armor.

The Tree Spirit was actually very weak, and it currently existed in the state of a Tree Heart, without any external replenishment, and its life was in danger at any time.

Banbu still had many doubts, many questions, but because he was worried that too much communication would harm the Tree Spirit's soul, he had been holding back and not saying anything.

As a result, this guy kept chattering to himself all the way. Seeing that Banbu ignored him, he became even more energetic, and within a few days, he fainted from weakness.

Banbu was very speechless and could only unload it from his back armor, throw it into the cabin, and let Youcha crush the Origin Stone to续命(extend its life).

Only 2 bags of Origin Stones, 20,000, were brought in total, temporarily keeping it alive. If there was another time, there would be no saving it. The Iron Gall Chestnut Tree Spirit was very clever, knowing the situation, and became honest at this time.

…

Longzhu Continent, outside the Rainbow Maze.

A smooth road 5 kilometers in length was successfully opened.

Various materials were transported and piled up into mountains.

Red Crow Ghost King and Thunder Bamboo Ghost King both personally arrived to direct more than fifty Ghost Wasp warriors to lay gravel, lay sleepers, and lay rails.

Prefabricated metal parts were embedded in the sleepers, and warriors who had awakened metal abilities came forward to weld the rails firmly to the sleepers, with seamless connections between the rails.

The most difficult part of the entire massive project was opening up the road and prefabricating the materials, which was time-consuming and labor-intensive. Leveling the road and laying it was not very difficult.

In front, all the warriors of Lizhufeng, such as Big Bear, Rat King, Xiangfei, etc., as well as the Red Crow Mountain and Black and White Flower Lotus tribes, all the warriors who had eaten the Giant Dragon Bamboo Fruit, were busy working and responsible for opening up the road.

When encountering a mountain peak or hill blocking the way, Red Crow Mountain would dispatch Ghost King warriors who had awakened earth and stone abilities, jointly cast abilities, and forcibly open tunnels or crack hills.

When encountering ravines and rivers, Ghost King-level warriors from Red Crow Mountain, and even a large number of County Lord-level warriors, were needed to assist, jointly casting earth and stone and metal abilities to build sufficiently strong bridges.