Astral Ants

library,
Long Bai spent a hundred years carefully reading the knowledge of "Laws of Universal Force" and "Applications of Universal Energy".

It took another hundred years to read the relevant knowledge of "Politics and Economics" and "Records of Natural God Civilization".

There was still some time left, so I looked up some knowledge in the field of science and technology and gathered with the Shield Pillar Ancestor, Xing Shi and others on time.

Then he rushed to the Camel Hoof Star System, joined the main force, and traveled to the Lizhu Star System together.

...

...

[Time: 78th Era-269 Yuan-943 Years]

The Xiaolongbai, carrying all the insects, returned to the Bauhinia star system and stopped at the Shuye star.

Longbai and Molan went to Huaqi Mountain first to say hello to trees such as Quandong, Linnan, Jinhe, and Tilia, and insects such as Huangqian and Spruce. Huaqi Mountain won a place in the Daylight Sea Arena this time, and a celebration banquet was to be held, so they stayed to participate.

Done,

Return to Xianglan Mountain,
The juniper and the cedar submit their accounts,
Jubai reported on the progress of various aspects of work.
Long Bai began to deal with the Chamber of Commerce affairs that had been piled up for 15,000 years.

Molan rushed to the azure star system to give a speech to the newly born little soldiers and check if there were any little soldiers with particularly high combat talents. If so, she would select them and focus on training them.

...

It has been 150,000 years since we left our mother planet and entered the starry sky.

The ordinary life seeds, life seeds given by God, wild God-given seeds, and some wild God-given seeds harvested from the managed Hailan star system that Longbai and Molan brought from their mother planet have evolved to the star realm.

These force plants bring an average annual income of more than 2000 million force crystals to Longbai and Molan.

Currently and in the future, cypress and black orchid are the main sources of income.

There is also a share of the Molan survival mothership and a share of the Xianglan Chamber of Commerce.

Long Bai and Mo Lan’s annual private insect income has exceeded 3000 million original crystals, and is constantly increasing.

High returns,
But supporting more than a hundred assistant kings is also a heavy burden.

It is impossible to return the world gems borrowed from Sishu and Xia Li. They have to be repaid with original crystals, with a fixed repayment of 1000 billion every ten thousand years, and they will be repaid slowly.

The remaining funds are mainly used to support the evolution and growth of the King, as well as to appropriately subsidize the young warriors of the Chamber of Commerce and promote confidants and backbones.

...

[Time: 78th Era-270 Yuan-000 Years]

Bai Wei and Hong Tao returned from their journey.

Sishu and Xia Li arrived on time to settle accounts with the Boxuwan Chamber of Commerce, Xianglan Chamber of Commerce, and Longbai Private Chong.

"President Bai Wei, have you investigated other star regions around the Phoenix Eye Star Region?"

"Yes. According to the plan, we can develop to the second star field and start the Force food trade there."

"So, have you chosen which star region?"

"My suggestion is the Tianzhuzi Star Region! It's more remote and less developed, but there are more development opportunities there. Many of the bugs from their home planets have taken root there. It's easier to trade in Force food there."

Bai Wei added: "By the way, we can also build one or two more survival motherships to undertake some engineering tasks."

"Oh--"

Sishu and Xia Li looked at Longbai.

Long Bai tapped his antenna and said, "The order is not much different. Now, our operating income is high enough. Next, we will expand steadily at the rate of one star field every ten thousand years, and gradually cover the ten nearby star fields."

Longbai made the decision, "We believe in President Bai Wei's vision, and we'll go to the Tianzhuzi star region next. Giant cypress and juniper, take the black grapes, black leaves, black persimmons, rainbow twigs, rainbow tea, rainbow apricots, and rainbow lights, and select a group of suitable young kings and Zerg warriors, go with President Bai Wei first, choose a good location for the Chamber of Commerce headquarters, rent a good territory, and make preliminary preparations. I'll go back to the Fengyan star system, and I'll rush over to meet you about three hundred years later."

"Ok!"

"I know, Your Majesty!"

The juniper and giant cypress agreed.

Long Bai added: "Each star region is independently managed and has separate accounts. In the future, Hei Ye will be responsible for salary distribution, material procurement, and other financial expenditures in the Tianzhuzi star region. Hei Shi will be responsible for transaction accounting and fund entry. Hei Ti will lead a group of scientific and technological warriors to be responsible for the storage and delivery of metal materials, as well as daily maintenance work."

"We need to rent a zero-level source point as a warehouse. Biyu will go there, and you will be in charge of the planet reclamation and production management for the time being."

"Hong Feng will also go there and be responsible for warehouse security and escort work with Hong Guang."

"Mao Mei, hurry up and make a breakthrough. Mao Mei's rank in the Chamber of Commerce will be directly promoted to level 18, and she will be promoted to the deputy leader of the Chamber of Commerce. You will take over Hong Feng's position and be responsible for security work. At the same time, you will be fully responsible for all matters in the Tianzhuzi Star Region."

"The Fengyan Star Region is our base camp and foundation. With Luo Li as our insider, many things will be easier for us to do. Hong Feng should go back to the Fengyan Star Region and be responsible for the defense here."

"Transfer Cichu over there and let him take full charge of the Force food trading..."

Longbai made all the arrangements for the key positions in one go.

After further discussion, various details were finalized.

The insects held a grand banquet by the lake to congratulate Longbai and Maomei for their ideal results in this year's Daylight Sea Arena.

Eat, drink and chat,

Bai Wei suggested: "Captain Longbai, I suggest that Maomei be temporarily transferred to the Shuhua Chamber of Commerce."

Long Bai: "..."

Longbai: "And then?"

Bai Wei: "Then we can hang a slogan in all the branches of the Shuhua Chamber of Commerce that we run: [Warm congratulations to the Chamber of Commerce Armed Forces Commander Mao Mei for winning the 71st place in the Daylight Sea Arena Battle Star Realm Battlefield]."

Bai Wei: "This is a grand event that happens once every 71 years. All the bugs in the three galaxies who have some free time will pay attention to it. Getting the st place in the Star Realm Battlefield not only proves one's own strength, but also shows the strength of the Chamber of Commerce. Publicizing it can enhance the prestige and reputation of the Chamber of Commerce, and can gain many direct or indirect benefits."

"I will take this opportunity to get a few 'white crystal fruits' and visit the top clans in the Phoenix Eye Star Region. I will say that I exchanged them for the dusk fruits I received as rewards from the Daylight Sea Arena. I will try to smooth things over and strive for some share of the Force food trade at the Su Realm level."

"good idea."

"President Bai Wei has a business mind!"

Sishu and Xia Li, who were eating around the same pot, gave a thumbs up.

"can!"

"It's time for our Force food trade to develop to the level of the Su Realm."

Long Bai ordered, "Mao Mei, after the banquet, you should go with President Bai Wei, quit the Chamber of Commerce, and first stay in the Shuhua Chamber of Commerce for a while."

Raspberry: "...Okay, my king."

Sishu said: "Your chambers of commerce are all stuck at level three, which gradually affects the development of the chambers of commerce."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the insects from Xianglan Chamber of Commerce and Baiwei Chamber of Commerce all lit up.

Bai Wei asked, "President Four Numbers, do you have a solution?"

"There is a trick..."

Si Shu said: "In the vast starry sky, searching for the source is an extremely time-consuming and laborious task that depends a lot on luck. There are adventure teams consisting of two, three, or four or five bugs. After they are lucky enough to find the source, they do not sell it, but retain the ownership of it."

"These adventure teams collect rent from the source points while also providing affiliated services to other chambers of commerce engaged in commercial operations."

"The operation is very simple. They bring source points and join the Chamber of Commerce. Then, the Chamber of Commerce will have source points in its name, and the Chamber of Commerce can upgrade accordingly."

Bai Wei said faintly: "I've heard of this method, but where can I contact such an adventure team?"

Four Numbers: "Our Baijing Chamber of Commerce often establishes subordinate chambers to do things that cannot be done. We often need to upgrade the level of subordinate chambers. There are many insects in the Holy Butterfly Tribe that have contact with such adventure teams. I can help find out."

Bai Wei asked, "What's the price?"

Four Numbers: "Not expensive. Zero-level source points, about 150 to 200 billion per ten thousand years. First-level source points, about to billion per ten thousand years. Second-level source points don't exist. An adventure team consisting of several bugs controls a second-level source point. The resources are too abundant to be used up. They don't bother to earn the original crystals."

Bai Wei calculated silently and looked at Long Bai.

Long Bai shook his antennae and said, "Level 0 source points can only upgrade the Level 4 Chamber of Commerce, which is not very useful. Level 1 source points are too expensive, so forget it."

Bai Wei immediately agreed, "One or two billion is not a small amount. We'll consider it when the Chamber of Commerce grows stronger in the future."

Number four: “…”

Xia Li: "Then we can only wait for the fourth galaxy to appear. Run faster and grab a few more high-level source points."

Four Numbers said seriously, "I have a feeling that news about the fourth galaxy will soon be revealed."

Long Bai: "..."

Bai Wei: "..."

The insects were chatting.

Three days of lively celebration,

They packed up hurriedly and set off separately.

...

...

Fengyan star system, Fenglun star north 4201 area.

It was dusk in late autumn.

Spade was directing the ant colony to harvest the mature Force food in the territory and transport it to the processing workshop at the foot of the mountain.

The azure god-given seed commands the ant colony from a distance of three kilometers, refining it into Force Ant Honey and King Ant Honey, which are packaged in cans and stored in cold storage according to categories.

"Longbai~"

"Ant?"

"The ants are back!"

"Leader Long Bai is back!"

"Your Majesty!"

"Congratulations, king!"

"The king is so powerful!"

"Where's Mao Mei? That little guy is incredible!" "My king, didn't you bring us some delicious food?"

"Have you and the Second King been traveling around again? Do you have any souvenirs?"

"..."

Longbai crossed the space and appeared directly under the azure tree.

The territory is uneasy.

The white willows and red mulberries that were watching the wind on the top of the mountain came flying over.

The juniper that was dormant and meditating in the ant nest on the mountainside and the spade that was directing the ants to work in the forest arrived one after another.

"Ant, where's the mantis?"

Shuangse Sang questioned.

"Probably in the azure star system."

The space in front of Long Bai rippled slightly, and two large spider silk bags fell to the ground.

"what!"

"Wow!"

"what is this?"

"Any more gifts?"

Juniper and Spade rushed forward, opened the spider silk bag and looked through it.

Bai Liu and Hong Shi also came forward to check it out.

Then came disappointment and confusion.

"My king, Yuan Jing?"

"Purification power!"

Long Bai said: "The Void Crystal is similar to the Source Crystal, and somewhat similar to the Energy Crystal. It can be used directly. Zhanlan, try it first to see if it works."

As he spoke, he waved his tentacles to signal Juniper and Spade to move out of the way. With a thought, an exact number of 100 Level Zero Void Crystals flew up and crashed into the azure tree trunk, shattering one after another, and the special force stored in them exploded.

"..."

After a brief silence, Azure was surprised and exclaimed, "Such a pure purifying power! Incredible! Incredible power!"

Longbai: "Zhanlan, try this again."

As he spoke, 100 first-level air-purifying crystals flew up and smashed into the tree trunk.

"it is good!"

“This one is even better!”

Zhan Lan couldn't help but ask, "Long Bai, where did it come from? How much is there? I can directly absorb this power to strengthen my purification ability! If the amount is enough, it can also help me comprehend higher-level purification energy laws and improve the energy field! It will be of great use!"

"Zhanlan, don't get excited~"

Long Bai explained simply: "This thing is produced in the Immaculate Country of the White-Faced God. It is similar to producing source crystals. A little power seed is added to the original crystal and buried in the space of the Immaculate Country. After a certain period of gestation, it is derived into the Empty Crystal. The White-Faced God and the Black-Faced God make a fortune by producing and selling this thing."

"Oh--"

“That’s how it happened…”

"The ancient gods' creations are powerful!"

"You can fight and make money at the same time."

"Much stronger than some of the sacred trees of laws."

All the insects and trees suddenly realized what was happening and started talking about it.

Long Bai took out two hundred bags in one go, one hundred bags each of level zero and level one air-purifying crystals, and placed them under the Azure God-given tree, saying:

"Zhanlan, you use it first. If it's not enough, tell me and I'll buy more."

"Ok!"

Zhanlan agreed and said, "It shouldn't be enough... Longbai, is the thing expensive?"

"It's not expensive. If we confirm it's useful, we'll buy as much as you need."

Long Bai agreed generously, and said, "Let's go and give Muxiang a try as well."

Osmanthus fragrans is a wild God-given seed born in the Sea Blue Star System, and it awakens the wood-type purifying energy field.

Similarly, there is also a Black Water Willow God-given seed that was born in the Azure Star System. It has a water purification type energy field and has been imitating and learning from the Azure God-given seed. The evolutionary paths of the two are almost the same. There is no need to try, it will definitely work.

There is also a purple clover life seed, born on the mother planet, named 'Feather-leafed Red Luan', which is an ordinary God-given seed, a rare, mutated, fire-type purification energy field.

Before seeing the White-Faced God, no one paid attention to this type of power. It's a pity that there are no insects to breed such rare mutants on a large scale, and no one thought of bringing some seeds out when leaving the mother planet...

...

After a series of tests, it was found that the four Force plants with awakened purification type energy fields could all be strengthened and enhanced by the Void Purification Crystal, and the effects were particularly significant.

40 zero-level air purifier crystals, 40 first-level air purifier crystals, 10 for each of the four trees, use them first. If you are sure they are not enough, come back and buy more.

...

Longbai also brought along five newly promoted half-star wild God-given seeds, arranging for the territory to take root and be reborn.

After finishing all the affairs,
Only then did he enter the eleventh-floor king's nest of the short-handled horn tree and take out the dusk fruit to use.

It took five days to wake up from a deep sleep.

Awakening light talent, fixed understanding of 4 light abilities, namely: light and dark, flash, focused beam, light and shadow imaging

[Light and Dark] is the most basic, releasing and absorbing photons, and controlling light.

【Flash】 is a mobility ability.

[Focused Beam] is an attack ability.

[Light and shadow imaging] is similar to holographic projection.

Through the Dark Rose Gem, you can also gain a powerful "Dark Rose" ability.

A total of 5 light abilities.

Long Bai left the territory and went to space, where he randomly found a place to practice and study. After he mastered it, he used the help of chalcedony to easily condense the "trace".

When the Star Realm evolves from the 7th age to the 8th age, it undergoes a small flare transformation, and the 'trace' turns into a 'planetary star spot'. The power is projected onto the soul, and with the assistance of the world gems, the corresponding 'traces' are condensed, overlapping, combining, and merging with the 'traces' of the 'boundless mountains and seas, and the boundless true realm'.

Just as expected, it took three hundred years to complete.

Long Bai set off in a hurry and returned to the Bauhinia star system to reunite with Mo Lan, Cao Long, Yu Dou and other insects. He led the second batch of warriors to the Tianzhuzi star field to reunite with Bai Wei and his group who had gone ahead.

With the secondary source point as the center, branch nests were opened up to explore interstellar trade routes. The Xianglan Chamber of Commerce and the Baiwei Chamber of Commerce worked closely together, and the Force food trade was carried out in an orderly manner.

Lease a zero-level source point, develop and operate it, stockpile troops, and build warehouses.

It took three thousand years to complete all the work, and Long Bai personally stayed in charge for another two thousand years, personally directing the work and training a group of assistant kings. Only when all the work was on track did he leave with peace of mind.

...

Returning to the Fengyan star system, Fenglun star territory, he began to concentrate on comprehending the "Elemental Force" and the "World", simplifying the complex, and finally coordinating the forces. Following the guidance of the Knowledge Tree and the insights from the White-Faced God and the Black-Faced God, he tried to integrate the various abilities that constitute the "Infinite Mountains and Seas, Infinite Real World" into one, and transform it into a "World Elemental Force".

This process cannot be assisted by external objects, there is no shortcut or quick success, it all depends on one's own wisdom and perseverance, and hard and long-term practice.

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[Time: 78th Era-280 Yuan-000 Years]

The Bauhinia star system meets with Four Numbers and Xia Qu to settle accounts.

Together with Bai Wei and her team, they set out to start the expansion of the third star field as agreed.

It took five thousand years to complete.

Returning to the Fengyan star system, Fenglun Star has been practicing in seclusion for five thousand years.

Then the fourth star field...

Ten thousand years, steady development, the fifth, the sixth, until the eleventh star field is completed...

...

There has been no news about the fourth galaxy, and Sishu and Xia Li were a little panicked at first.

The high-level leaders of the Holy Butterfly Tribe, such as Bai Jing Shen Shu and Lord Xian Ge, also vaguely realized that something was wrong and cut off the funding supply to Si Shu and Xia Li.

The power of Baiwei Chamber of Commerce and Xianglan Chamber of Commerce no longer expanded and stopped at eleven star regions.

...

It took Long Bai 9 years to finally complete the integration of the 'boundless mountains and seas, the boundless true world', condense the 'world elemental force', evolve to the th age of the star realm, and begin the fusion of 'traces' and 'trace'.

This process also has no external assistance, it is just a process of lying dormant and meditating, accumulating bit by bit.

...

"Longbai~"

"Longbai~"

In the silent forest, the short-handled horn God-given seed calls.

The dormant cypress awakened.

Shorthorn said, "An old friend is looking for you. Angtianlian, Zichan and Yingye, do you remember them?"

PS: Huh~ The Baijing Galaxy part is finally finished. I simplified and omitted some daily life and business development content, otherwise it would not be enough to finish 350 million words.

There are three major plots left in this book: the Sujing stage is about developing the fourth galaxy, seizing territory, and growing rapidly; the Domination stage is about organizing fleet expeditions; and the last is about traveling the universe and looking for an opportunity to evolve into a true god. (End of this chapter)