...

Ink Orchid was not reassured, circling the island every day, patrolling back and forth several times, conducting dozens of checks with Soul-Setting Ability.

From time to time, she would fly into the sky, simultaneously activating the Scorching and Super Brain Abilities to scan the distant sea areas.

She stayed tense for a month, discovering that Blue Island indeed had no movements, and gradually felt relieved.

Ink Orchid began focusing on practicing her Vortex Beast Ability.

...

Mountain Persimmon was much the same.

The two Divine-Given Seeds, Sky Blue Persimmon and Stone Persimmon, were sown next to each other, guarded every day in between, always prepared to retreat.

Nervous for a month, he found that it really was as Dragon Cypress analyzed; the Kirin Beast Ant King dared not act recklessly, and he was also reassured.

...

A bright and sunny morning.

Tie Bush stood high on the lookout tower at the Cypress Mountain sub-nest, occasionally activating the Scorching Ability, observing and scanning the western sea region.

A colorful butterfly in Cloud Mist state appeared in his view.

——Saint Butterfly Warrior?

——But why is it coming from the west?

Tie Bush thought for a moment, didn't dwell on it, flipped off the tower, and dashed down the mountain, simultaneously vibrating his spiritual power shouting:

"Cypress! Cypress! The western sea area, about 80 kilometers from Rainbow Island, a Butterfly Warrior is approaching swiftly!"

"Butterfly? Saint Butterfly Warrior?"

"Seems like it. But not quite. Different from the last Saint Butterfly Warrior."

"Tie Bush... you... isn't it a Saint Butterfly? The Great King predicts events with great insight! Indeed, there's an insect coming to Rainbow Island to scout for information!"

Cypress immediately activated the Soul-Setting Ability, simultaneously locking onto Dragon Cypress, Ink Orchid, Spiked Cypress, Giant Cypress, Silver Cypress at the southern end of the island.

Soul-Setting Ability for ultra-long-distance communication.

"Great King! Second King! West of the island, 80 kilometers away, a Butterfly Warrior is approaching, Tie Bush says it doesn't seem to be a Saint Butterfly, uncertain of its origin."

"Got it, Second King go intercept..."

"I'll go have a look!"

Ink Orchid transformed into a red stream of light, soaring skyward.

Dragon Cypress dared not be careless, flapping wings to fly up, observing from high above.

The butterfly in Cloud Mist state seemed somewhat familiar...

Flying in the distance, Ink Orchid hovered in mid-air, locked onto Dragon Cypress with Soul-Setting Ability.

"Great King, Flash Butterfly Warrior, Purple. And Saint Butterfly Warrior, Butterfly King Nupur."

"I see."

"What should we do? Should we let them land on the island?"

"..."

This posed a bit of a dilemma for the ants...

It was indeed a critical moment.

Butterfly King Nupur was easier to handle, calm personality, born in a Great Tribe, had tribal credibility assurance.

Flash Butterfly Warrior Purple was not so disciplined, born on Fire Wheel Island, cohabitated with Ant Clan and Bee Clan, moved about mixing unseemly company, constantly gathering and disseminating information.

Though Purple might not be detrimental to Rainbow Island, yet this fellow didn't understand secrecy, shared anything intriguing widely, and any secrets, no need to ask, he naturally blurted out...

Dragon Cypress activated Soul-Setting Ability, relaying instructions to Cypress: Inform Spiked Cypress, Giant Cypress, Silver Cypress, Black Birch, disperse troops, Ant Nest hibernate.

Dragon Cypress further conveyed to Ink Orchid: "First inquire about their purpose. Butterfly King Nupur holds an unusual status in the Saint Butterfly Tribe, assess the situation, then invite them to land."

Upon completing, the figure descended, using Vortex Beast Devouring Ability, shifting into Ice State, swimming on the sea surface.

Ink Orchid flapped wings, spiraling down.

The butterfly in Cloud Mist state accelerated down toward them, hovered.

Purple emerged.

"Wow! Ant! Mantis! It truly is you two! You actually reside on this island!"

"Rainbow Island? Heard it belongs to Flame Spider Tribe? There's a rumor saying they've hidden billions worth of Source Stone wealth on the island? Is it true?"

Ink Orchid glared, flinched slightly, speechless with choking, countered: "What do you think?"

Purple: "Probably exceeds billions!"

Ink Orchid countered: "Flame Spider Tribe owns Shanglu Major Island, why would they hide Source Stone on Rainbow Island?"

Purple: "That's exactly what baffles me. It's said Shanglu is a fertile island of forty thousand square kilometers. Why would Flame Spider Tribe occupy such a small island?"

Ink Orchid: "Butterfly King Nupur knows, but he won't tell you."

Purple looked toward Butterfly King Nupur.

"Purple, curb your curiosity!"

Butterfly King Nupur gently flapped wings, skillfully landing atop the Vortex Beast, explaining:

"Next year, a batch of Divine-Grade Spiky Elaeocarpus Seeds will be produced. I came over to communicate with Dragon Cypress Ant King. Passing by Dragon Stride Mountain, Purple jumped in for casual chatting, claiming familiarity with Dragon Cypress Ant King and Mantis King Ink Orchid."

Butterfly King Nupur: "Seems not only familiar but also very close."

Purple: "Known them for over a hundred years now, always puzzled about their origins, never expected they live on Rainbow Island. Always knew their prowess, didn't expect so fierce, one strike, and first slayed a Kirin Beast!"

Purple fluttered wings landing atop the Vortex Beast, curiously asked: "Dragon Cypress Ant King, is this your 'Sea Beast Devouring' Ability? Doesn't seem very fearsome? What's the most formidable Devouring Ability? Show us?"

Dragon Cypress: "..."

Dragon Cypress tilted his head towards Butterfly King Nupur.

Butterfly King Nupur also appeared helpless, asked: "Purple, don't you have urgent matters to report back to Fire Wheel Island to Volcano Ant King? Please return first. I have some matters to discuss with Dragon Cypress Ant King."

"Ah? I never said I was returning to Fire Wheel Island~"

Purple urged: "Ant, don't be stingy. I just want a look, couldn't possibly learn from it."

Ink Orchid abruptly revealed her spiked Catching Feet, ferociously questioning: "Purple! Are you a Blue Island spy? Coming to Rainbow Island to scout our abilities? Believe me, I'll impale you dead with one strike!"

"I..."

Purple's excited mood cooled, dazed momentarily, recovering, replied gloomily: "I thought I made two super powerful friends. Turns out you've been wary of me all along."

Ink Orchid: "Being friends with such a foolish insect as you requires constant vigilance, lest you inadvertently trap me!"

Purple: "..."

Dragon Cypress lightly tapped tentacles, a ball of seawater enveloping a sea fish was pulled from the water surface, Primordial Energy gently activated, transparent seawater suddenly transformed into black, the black Water Sphere rapidly rotated, then turned milky white, Dragon Cypress inhaled, a mass of white mist extracted from the Water Sphere, ingested into his abdomen.