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Purple Tung Insect Nation.
After being away for only thirteen days, the Linnan Divine Tree's height broke through a hundred meters, its momentum of growth undiminished.
The Huagi Divine Tree was even taller, having exceeded two hundred meters, visible from several kilometers away with just a glance.
Yellow Stem lay sprawled on a high-rising buttress root under the tree, listening to the Divine Tree's teachings.
"Huagi Divine Tree!"
"Yellow Stem."
The Dominating Throne descended straight down to the base of the tree, parking right beside Yellow Stem. Red Moonseed greeted them and stepped lightly to the ground.
"Red Moonseed."
"Dragon Cypress Ant King."
Yellow Stem stood up to respond, lifting its body and peering up at the throne.
Dragon Cypress: "These are ordinary ant honey, just exchanged from the caravan, used for trading with the Barley Bug warriors."
Yellow Stem: "Oh—"
Yellow Stem raised its claw to point, hopefully asking, "Seeds?"
