NovelSearch Chapter 977 - 680: Reclaiming Blue Island
Chapter 977 - 680: Reclaiming Blue Island
When attacking Blue Island, Dragon Cypress ordered the island’s vegetation to be set ablaze.
After Blue Island was captured and during the siege of the Octagon Continent, thirty million soldiers of the Ant Clan and Bee Clan possessing Earth System abilities were mobilized to harden the land across the island.
The Stone Hunt Blue Ants did not possess Earth Talent.
Even if the siege on the Octagon Continent failed, Blue Island would not be able to resume farming shortly, effectively slowing down the post-war recovery rate of the Stone Hunt Blue Ant Kingdom.
The war was won, but this extreme measure became a troublesome issue for their own insects.
After the war,
The Wave Tree Bay United Kingdom organized a fifty-million-strong army of Ant Clan and Bee Clan proficient in Earth System abilities to gradually lift the solidification of the land, restoring the soil from north to south.
The two million square kilometers of land purchased by the Great Leader Dragon Cypress were prioritized.
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In the early spring of the Southern Hemisphere’s south, when the snow had not completely melted,
The Zhen Beast transformed into a kilometer-long ice boat, swaying its fin tail at the bottom to propel through the waves.
Specialized Blue Soldiers lined up to march, following on both sides.
Blackwing Damselfly Warrior White Willow hovered closely over low altitude to follow.
Approaching the coast,
The Zhen Beast ice boat opened its mouth, releasing a burst of white vapor that froze the sea near the coast.
The ice boat docked.
Black Birch and Black Cory commanded Specialized Blue Soldiers, Worker Ants, Mountain Ants, and Blue Ants to line up off the ship and swiftly cross the ice to land.
Gathered at the coast, regrouped to depart.
Spiked Cypress and Rainbow Parasol Tree led 20,000 Specialized Blue Soldiers at the forefront.
Black Cory commanded a pioneering team of 10,000 composed of Worker Ants, Mountain Ants, and Blue Ants to follow closely.
Cypress and Black Birch each led 10,000 Specialized Blue Soldiers to accompany on both sides.
A vast army of fifty thousand marched over the mountains to the early site where the Wave Tree Bay Allied Army first attacked Blue Island, landing at the high mountain camp.
There were ready-made temporary ant nests here.
The troops settled in for rest.
The Zhen Beast transformed into a thirty-meter-long Ice Frost Ant, carrying Dragon Cypress and the Assistant Kings to inspect the territory.
The north end of the island formed a smooth U-shape.
The two million square kilometers of land purchased by Dragon Cypress spanned approximately 150 kilometers north to south.
Inspecting the southern borders,
On the southern edge of the territory, a broad straight ant path extended from east to west, with boundary markers standing every 1000 meters, characters and patterns indicating the ownership of territories north and south.
The one million square kilometers of land north of Rainbow Island Ant Nation’s territory were bought by the Cunning Whisker Ants, belonging to one of the five Great Leaders, Azure Mica Ant King.
The Zhen Beast, in the form of a Giant Ant, carried Dragon Cypress and the Assistant Kings, standing on the top of a snow-capped mountain, gazing from above.
Across the border, the Cunning Whisker Ants had already planted a row of alder trees, the saplings were over a meter tall.
"Black Cory, Black Birch, when you return to the border line, plant cypress trees. The distinction between alder and cypress must be clear to prevent foolish Worker Ants or Soldier Ants from crossing the boundary."
Dragon Cypress instructed, again reminding: "There is no limit to the species of cypress. However, remember that Silver Cypress trees must not enter the Southern Hemisphere."
"Alright."
"Understood, Great King."
Black Cory and Black Birch agreed.
Dragon Cypress continued: "Continent ruled by Ants and Bees, wars between kingdoms often aim to push the boundary line forward by a hundred meters, two hundred meters. For a bit of land, fighting repeatedly over time forms undying hatred that eventually leads to wars of annihilation."
"Now, our territory is more than sufficient. Spiked Cypress, Cypress, be cautious not to cause trouble over a bit of land."
"We won’t, Great King."
"Great King, we won’t."
Cypress, Spiked Cypress agreed.
Spiked Cypress solemnly said: "Great King, with such a large area of territory, how should we handle defense and patrol? In my estimation, even with thirty thousand troops, it’s not enough."
Can you even estimate? Dragon Cypress retorted angrily: "If you don’t provoke trouble, who would attack you? Without Life Seed taking root, and no wild Divine-Given Seed taking root, this is merely an overseas enclave. If insects intend harm to our Xianglan Mountain Ant Kingdom, would they be foolish enough to attack here first?"
"No need for guards and patrols. White Willow occasionally flies high, using the Scorching Ability to oversee. If truly facing invasion by other Ant Kingdoms or Bee Kingdoms, don’t overthink, just run."
"Alright, Great King~!"
All insects agreed.
"Running again~"
Spiked Cypress cautiously asked: "Great King, what if we can win?"
"Use your brain!"
Dragon Cypress angrily swung his antennae and lashed, "Why attack Blue Island? To surely force Rainbow Island to send reinforcements. Either to surround and assault the reinforcements, weakening Rainbow Island’s strength; or to feint east and strike west, aiming at Rainbow Island; or both tactics. Do you understand?"
"Ah——"
"Understood, Great King."
Spiked Cypress suddenly realized.
"In any situation, if Blue Island is attacked and Rainbow Island doesn’t support us. If any of you run slowly and get surrounded, fend for yourselves till death."
Dragon Cypress warned harshly, then shifted the topic, proceeded to say: "The current place where the army is stationed named ’Wingless Mountain,’ serves as the main nest of Blue Island’s territory. Combat units are all stationed at the main nest. Your primary task is to protect and lead the operations of Black Cory and Black Birch."
"Also, during the autumn harvest season or winter, some Insect Clan Warriors coexisting with Ant and Bee Clan kingdoms might wander aimlessly, searching the mountain forests for Divine-Given Seeds. White Willow will go and communicate, driving the insects away."
"If any southwards Cunning Whisker Ants cross the boundary, Cypress, Spiked Cypress, Rainbow Parasol Tree, lead your soldiers over to drive them away, don’t engage in combat."
"The land of Blue Island sold cheaply, was bought by the group of insects with the toughest connections to the Wave Tree Bay Alliance. To be blunt, the insects settled in Blue Island are all linked to leaders, deputy leaders, or members of the Fifth Group Army Elite Combat Team; all are insects with connections."
Cypress: "...Understood."
Spiked Cypress withdrew slightly behind the Giant Ant, avoided a bit, lifted its claw to suggest: "Great King, train ten thousand Specialized Air Soldiers to station at the border, patrol from the air. Fly a turn every day, observing activity on the other side, would discourage easy cross-border violations."