Astral Cockroach

The journey to the bamboo forest in the Sheep Hoof Mountains was long. This time, there was no rush, so we traveled at a leisurely pace, taking four days for the round trip.

When I saw Big Bear again, it had gained some weight. Its sunken chest and cheeks had filled out, making it look slightly better.

The black skin on its body surface had begun to peel off, revealing new, pink skin with sparse black down.

The fur was slightly coarse, strong, and jet-black, resembling strands of steel coated with a metallic sheen.

Thankfully, the shed fur could grow back; otherwise, a completely bald bear would have been truly ugly to look at.

The force field radiation from the metal core had caused a significant change in Big Bear's physique.

Black bears are a relatively small bear species. Ordinary black bears only reach about 1.3 meters in length when fully grown, with the strongest not exceeding 1.4 meters. Even after evolving into a Force creature, their length is only about 1.5 meters.

The evolution of beast warriors differs greatly from that of insect warriors.

Insect warriors undergo significant size increases with each molt and growth. For example, the Red Roach Tribe's newborn warriors are less than 5 centimeters long, gradually growing to reach about 4.5 meters in length after being promoted to Mountain Lord.

In contrast, beast warriors do not experience size changes during their dormant evolution. Their size only increases slowly through feeding for a period of time after successful evolution.

When Big Bear was a Level 9 advanced warrior, its length was only a little over 1.8 meters, less than 1.9 meters.

Now, having been promoted to the Mountain Lord level, it has rapidly grown to just over 2 meters in just 4 days.

Over the next month or so, it will definitely continue to grow.

The genetic mutation causing this rapid increase in size makes it difficult for Banbu to estimate the final size.

However, Big Bear's awakened metal ability has destined it to only engage in close combat. A rapid increase in size is a good thing; a tall and strong body always provides an advantage in melee combat.

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Banbu had been away from Lizhu Peak for too long and needed to return as soon as possible.

The secret of the metal core should not be revealed, and Big Bear's current appearance makes it inconvenient to show its face. Banbu simply arranged for it to travel with Baizhu, slowly heading towards Lizhu Peak.

It was just the height of summer, and various wild fruits were ripe, allowing them to gather and eat wild fruits along the way, supplementing the nutrients needed for Big Bear's rapid growth.

Baizhu was bullied by the other six bamboo rat warriors every day, making it very clever and alert. Big Bear was a Mountain Lord level beast warrior, and few beasts in the forest could withstand a single palm strike from it. With the two of them traveling together, there was no need to worry about safety.

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"Banbu, what about that black bear warrior?"

Yabai asked in confusion when he saw Banbu returning alone.

Noticing that Banbu was carrying a little less than half a bag of raw silk sac ore, he was even more puzzled and immediately asked: "I remember you said it was promoted to Mountain Lord? Did it encounter any trouble?"

Banbu said: "Big Bear is not very smart, muddleheaded. It fell into dormant growth in a place with scarce Force, so naturally, its Force was insufficient, and I could only consume raw ore to help it replenish it."

Yabai breathed a slight sigh of relief and said: "Beast warriors are easier to promote than our insect warriors. A scarcity of natural Force is a minor problem. It should have succeeded, right?"

"It succeeded," Banbu said: "I asked it to gather fresh wild fruits in the forest to eat and supplement the nutrients it needs for growth. It will be back in a few days. From now on, Lizhu Peak will also have a Mountain Lord level warrior guarding it."

Yabai couldn't help but look at the silk sac containing the raw ore again, secretly feeling sorry for Banbu, but still agreed and said:

"That's right, from now on, Lizhu Peak will have a Mountain Lord-level warrior guarding it. I believe ordinary beast warriors will not dare to rashly attack. Mountain Lord Tiedao and Flame Cluster Banzhimao are always worried about your safety, and now they can rest assured."

Prejudice is wavering.

Trust built through fighting side by side is the most solid.

Big Bear had participated in the battles to protect Lizhu Peak twice, and both times it played a significant role. The warriors of Tiedao Mountain were particularly trusting of it.

Moreover, it was obvious that Big Bear and Datou, as well as the seven bamboo rat warriors, were playing a very important role in the construction of Lizhu Peak.

Yabai felt relieved to hear that Big Bear was fine and said: "Banbu, I have been away from my territory for too long and should go back to take a look."

"Yabai, I'm really sorry to have troubled you this time," Banbu used his mental power to scan, but could not see the figures of Duzhu, Tiehua, and Hongmi.

"Where are those three little guys?"

"The blood peaches in Fengling's territory are about to ripen, and the three of them are looking forward to it."

"Oh… …" Banbu was speechless.

Yabai said: "Let's go down the mountain and take a look."

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The Flying Flame Roach Tribe's cultivated Tung oil trees are famous throughout the continent. Of course, such a large tribe certainly has more than just the Tung oil tree as an excellent tree species.

Longsheng Roach King specializes in cultivating peach trees.

Among the insects and insect grandchildren who came out of its territory, there are many warriors who like peach trees.

North of Chijian County is a place called "Blood Peach County". The blood peach tree is the famous tree species of the Blood Peach County Lord and is also a precious tree species that is forbidden to be spread to the outside world.

Fengling is most proud of and values ​​her blood peach tree lifeblood.

The origin of the blood peach seeds is quite legendary. It is said that when the Blood Peach County Lord went to the Flower Roach Kingdom for trade, he passed by the Yabai Mountains and rested on the way, just landing in Fengling's territory. At that time, Fengling was only an intermediate warrior, living alone in the mountains. The Blood Peach County Lord felt pity and gave it a blood peach seed.

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Blood peaches are as their name suggests. Before they are about to ripen, they are blood red, bright and dripping, and emit a strong fruity fragrance.

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They have a good appearance.

They taste sweet.

In addition to having the basic effect of strengthening the vitality of roach tribes, the lifeblood fruit also has a slight strengthening effect on endurance.

A very practical additional effect.

Fengling guards the blood peach tree.

The three greedy little guys are lying next to Fengling, staring at the peach tree, hoping that the blood peaches will ripen.

"Banbu, you're finally back! What about Big Bear? It won't be okay, right?" On Lizhu Peak, besides Datou, Fengling has the best relationship with Big Bear, and it will send some fruits to Big Bear whenever fruits ripen in its territory.

"It's okay, it successfully promoted to Mountain Lord," Banbu first gave a definite answer, and then brought out the same set of explanations, saying:

"Big Bear suddenly fell into dormant growth. It was too unlucky. It happened to choose a place with scarce Force. There was no way. I could only use raw ore to help it replenish its Force."

"That's good. It's okay. We can earn more raw ore if we run out. It's good that Big Bear can be promoted smoothly," Fengling said happily: "Banbu, our Lizhu Peak also has Mountain Lord-level combat power."

While she was distracted, the three little guys suddenly launched an attack, rushing towards the blood peach tree.

Obviously, it wasn't the first time.

Fengling acted skillfully, waving its wing veins to press them all down, and said kindly: "The fruit is not ripe yet, don't mess around!"

"Tiehua! You're naughty again!" Yabai scolded sternly.

Banbu's spiritual thoughts were much gentler, and he asked: "Duzhu, Hongmi, do you two want to go down the mountain to cut grass?"

Duzhu shouted: "Banbu, Fengling, look, that fruit is ripe."

"It's ripe, it's ripe… …" Hongmi struggled under Fengling's wing veins, shouting along.

Fengling said patiently: "It's a little bit short, wait a little longer."

"Okay," Tiehua rushed to agree and shouted: "Fengling, let us go."

Duzhu also shouted: "Fengling, let us go."

Hongmi was just a follower, calling out vigorously: "Let go, let go, let go… …"

Fengling retracted its wing veins.

Mountain Lord Yabai shouted: "Tiehua, we should go."

"Ah?" Tiehua stretched out its front claws, pointed to the blood peach tree, and said: "Yabai, look, it's about to ripen, let's wait."

"Go!" Mountain Lord Yabai shouted sternly, somewhat annoyed, waving its antennae, about to hit its head. Its method of cultivating little warriors was typical of stick education. It would beat them at the slightest disagreement.

Tiehua had been beaten a lot and had gained experience, skillfully using its front limbs to protect its head.

Fengling quickly persuaded: "Yabai, several blood peaches will ripen tonight. You and Banbu should stay and try them. The taste of blood peaches is really good… … second only to python-patterned honeydew melon!"