Ant Lord in the Star Realm

"It’s safe to rule out the possibility of a mark. If I can’t detect it, could the three old Spiders with spatial talent next to me not detect it?"

Dragon Cypress’s Super Brain Ability operated, sorting out all the problems. Dodging, he once again retreated into the Cloud Mist Kirin Beast formed by the Zhen Beast, instantly retracting his spiritual power.

The Nightfall Ability was activated, forming a barrier that isolated soul power.

He manipulated a cloud of mist, contracting and turning, filling the air with a strong scent of death.

Water System Fifth Form: Death State

The bizarre Primordial Energy Body pursuing him, having rushed into the body of the Cloud Mist Kirin Beast, raised its forefoot holding the Ice Blade, pausing midway.

The green light flickering in its eyes dimmed,

turning around,

it looked at the Upright Lotus, its eyes lighting up green again, its body slightly moving as if to traverse space and assassinate its target, but suddenly it paused again, the green light in its eyes dimmed.

Turning around,

it looked at Dragon Cypress, its eyes glowing with a faint green light, raising the forefoot holding the Ice Blade.

Dragon Cypress retracted his spiritual power.

The green light in the bizarre Primordial Energy Body’s eyes dimmed, it lowered the forefoot it had just raised again, turned around, and looked at the Upright Lotus...

Behind it, Dragon Cypress released a thread of spiritual power to probe again.

The bizarre Primordial Energy Body turned around again...

Indeed, this thing had no consciousness or wisdom, acting purely on instinct and specific patterns.

Based on the order of the insects it saw, the first assassination target was Dragon Cypress, the second was Upright Lotus...

Dragon Cypress alternated releasing and retracting his spiritual power.

The bizarre Primordial Energy Body turned back and forth between Dragon Cypress and Upright Lotus.

——Through repeated verification, it was confirmed that the external spiritual power could become a coordinate for the bizarre Primordial Energy Body to track in reverse.

Dragon Cypress retracted his spiritual power, controlling a crack to open in the Nightfall Barrier.

The bizarre Primordial Energy Body that had just turned towards the Upright Lotus turned again.

The crack in the Nightfall Barrier closed.

The bizarre Primordial Energy Body turned again towards the Upright Lotus.

——After many attempts, it was confirmed that this thing could also lock onto targets by sensing the presence of souls.

Dragon Cypress continued to experiment.

The mist of the Death State around his body contracted, he straightened his left hind leg, exposing a small section.

The bizarre Primordial Energy Body turned again.

He retracted his leg, withdrawing it into the mist of the Death State.

The bizarre Primordial Energy Body turned towards the Upright Lotus.

——After many attempts, it was confirmed that the characteristics of a life form could also become a tracking lock target for the bizarre Primordial Energy Body.

Dragon Cypress pondered the situation, confirming no other possibilities, and multitasked, using spiritual power to control the bizarre Primordial Energy Body to turn back and forth, while manipulating a wisp of mist to push himself along, widening the distance between him and the bizarre Primordial Energy Body.

Maintaining a safe distance of thirty meters.

The Thunderfire Dual System Primordial Energy surged secretly.

Two tentacles stood erect, accumulating force.

Timing was key, and in the moment the bizarre Primordial Energy Body turned towards the Upright Lotus, two beams of silver light shot out.

Sensing the attack, the bizarre Primordial Energy Body turned sharply.

Electric light flickered,

Cangyan Flame Touch.

One beam of silver light accurately hit the head, another accurately hit the chest.

Two high-temperature penetrating wounds.

Pale flames burned and surged, instantly engulfing the bizarre Primordial Energy Body.

...

From within the bizarre Primordial Energy Body that was burned to ashes by the Origin Fire, a black crystal shaped like a Primordial Crystal Stone, covered in white patterns, fell out.

Spiritual power scanned it, confirming it without error.

The Cloud Mist Kirin Beast, spanning three thousand meters of the void, rapidly contracted, transforming into a bird shape.

The bird’s wings sparkled with thunder light; its figure flickered, grabbing the Crystal Stone in its beak, then flickered again, landing on Dragon Cypress’s forehead.

Invisible Water System Tentacles activated, holding the distinct black and white Crystal Stone, examining it closely before his eyes.

While still thinking and devising a strategy, the five old Spiders, caught off guard, snapped out of their daze and all flashed closer.

"???"

"Dragon Cypress Ant King?"

"You..."

"Did you kill that bizarre thing?"

"How did you do it?"

"Is this the crystal you sensed with your previous Soul-Setting Ability?"

"An artifact manufactured by a Technology Civilization?"

The five old Spiders questioned cautiously, scanning with spiritual power, relaxing only after confirming no soul residues remained.

"Let me see!"

Kansui, impatient by nature, gestured vigorously with his claw.

Dragon Cypress thought for a moment and, with a flick of a Water Hydra Tentacle, tossed it over.

"I’ve received professional training and recognize nearly all Primordial Energy Materials in the Universe. The material of this thing is beyond my knowledge."

"But apparently, its grade isn’t high..."

Kansui controlled a strand of Spider Silk to hold it, hesitating and analyzing as he said, "Perhaps, it surpasses the level of a Level 3 Civilization’s technology creation!"

"The Giant Taro has a deep understanding of Primordial Energy artifacts; let the Giant Taro have a look."

Saying that, he handed it to Giant Taro.

Giant Taro gave it a quick glance, saying, "Dragon Cypress Ant King’s earlier conjecture was entirely correct. This thing has the function of hosting souls and carrying Primordial Energy Power. I can’t see anything else about it. Can’t understand."

Upright Lotus added, "And it also has the capacity to contain the Law ’Star Trace.’ It integrates a strand of Water System Frost Law Power from an Overlord Realm strong one, a power our Starfield Warriors cannot withstand."

"...yes."

Kansui wondered, "Any civilization that creates an artifact has its use. What civilization? What is the purpose of creating this thing?"

"..."

All the insects fell silent.

Dragon Cypress controlled the bird formed from the Zhen Beast, flickering across a long distance to retrieve two broken legs.

The terrifying Ice Frost ability had damaged them, rendering them dead.

Giant Taro: "Dragon Cypress Ant King, are you alright?"

"It’s nothing."

Dragon Cypress calmly said, "I’ve comprehended a Life System Ability for limb regeneration, it will be fine after one active molting."

Upright Lotus, incredulous once more, asked, "Dragon Cypress Ant King, how did you kill it?"

Purple Cicada followed up, asking, "Just now, I sensed a familiar... Death Power from the Saint Butterfly Tribe?"

"Yes..."

Dragon Cypress carefully chose his words, explaining, "The eyes of that bizarre Primordial Energy Body couldn’t see, but were locking onto targets through spiritual power, soul induction, and Life Breath."