Ant Lord in the Star Realm-Chapter 665 - 578: Guidance from the Linnan Divine Tree: The Way of Divine Marks_3

Linnan Divine Tree: "Still using the same methods Quandong taught you? He's just a planter, he knows nothing about fighting."

Dragon Cypress: "...Yes." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Dragon Cypress countered, "Linnan Divine Tree, is there a problem?"

Linnan Divine Tree: "No real problem. But some things sound simple, yet when you actually do them, it's not that easy."

Linnan Divine Tree: "Still, there's no need for you to get discouraged now. You ant, you're quick-witted, you can give it a try—maybe it'll work out for you too."

Dragon Cypress: "???"

When did I get discouraged?

Dragon Cypress: "Please rest assured, Linnan Divine Tree, I'm brimming with confidence!"

Linnan Divine Tree: "Mindless confidence is often the prelude to tragedy."

Dragon Cypress: "..."

Dragon Cypress politely said, "Please instruct me, Linnan Divine Tree."

Linnan Divine Tree asked, "Which Water System abilities do you intend to use to condense the Divine Mark?"

Dragon Cypress: "Water Making, Freezing, Water Control—combine them to form an Ice Making ability and condense a Divine Mark."

Dragon Cypress: "Water Making, Boiling, Water Control—combine them to form a Fog Making ability and condense a Divine Mark."

Dragon Cypress: "The third ability is undecided for now. I have a hunch the Refinement Ability has great potential—the specifics will become clear after I evolve to King Level."

Linnan Divine Tree: "If I recall correctly, Ice Making and Fog Making were examples I gave you earlier?"

Dragon Cypress: "Yes—"

Linnan Divine Tree: "That was just for your understanding, a simple example. The real situation is much more complicated than that."

Dragon Cypress: "..."

Squeak~ chirp~

Ivy couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Dragon Cypress flicked his tentacles, snapping a whip down on Ivy's head with a crackling sound, scolding, "Keep it serious!"

Dragon Cypress: "Please continue your guidance, Linnan Divine Tree."

Linnan Divine Tree flew into a rage, "Ant, just try bullying Little Rattan again!"

Huagi Divine Tree, fed up, scolded, "Enough! Stick to the point. Linnan, you talk too much. Things that could be explained in a few words, you've been rambling on forever without getting to the point."

Huagi Divine Tree: "About Divine Marks—the Spruce, Ivy, Chinese Clematis, Pueraria, and Ant Spiked Cypress—you can all listen up, you'll definitely need this in the future. Linnan, skip the nonsense and just get to the point."

Linnan Divine Tree: "Alright—"

Linnan Divine Tree: "First, you all need to understand, what exactly is a Divine Mark? Simply put, it's a Divine Power creation that enhances one's strength. Just like Outworld Civilizations use all kinds of materials to make various objects, Divine Marks are a kind of Divine Power creation. More specifically, according to the abilities comprehended by Insect Clan warriors, a corresponding Divine Mark is created and branded onto the carapace, even woven into the bloodline, never fading."

"The specific effects of a Divine Mark vary by ability, but in summary, they're all about optimizing and strengthening the ability. For example, if an ability consumes a massive amount of Primordial Energy, the Divine Mark's function might be to reduce that energy consumption. If the ability needs to be prepared and is too slow to release, the Divine Mark might accelerate its release. And if it's a combat ability but lacks power, the Divine Mark might amplify its effect."

Linnan Divine Tree: "As for which abilities to use to condense a Divine Mark... every Insect Clan warrior's case is different—there's no fixed standard. Just use your own creativity according to your circumstances. Any ability... To give a simple example, even a single Water Creation ability pushed to the extreme can trigger a Divine-Given event and condense a Divine Mark."

Linnan Divine Tree: "The concrete process is in three steps. First, identify the ability and master it proficiently... Ant, can you now perform 'Ice Making' smoothly?"

"Let me try—"

Dragon Cypress said, swinging his left tentacle, and in an instant, a Kunlan Wood-shaped ice block formed.

With a flick of his right tentacle, Dragon Cypress formed an ice block shaped like a Shield Grasshopper, which landed with a clang right on Ivy's head.

Linnan Divine Tree praised, "Not bad! I can see you practice Water Making ability a lot. First step, identify and master the ability—you just barely pass."

"The second step is to maximize and intensify the ability. There are two methods. The first and easiest is to use Origin Force Food for enhancement. The common choice is a comprehensive Water System Ability enhancement Origin Force Food. Better yet is a specific Origin Force Food that enhances Freezing, Water Creation, or Water Control abilities—whatever you're lacking, supplement."

"Now, the second way to take an ability to its extreme: tireless training and self-adjustment, constantly raising the power of the ability. This method is slower, but absolutely essential. Truly powerful Insect Clan warriors are never made by eating, but by training."

"Condensing the Divine Mark, the third step—and the hardest—is enlightenment. Simply put: to know, understand, become familiar with, and profoundly comprehend the structure of the ability and the corresponding nature of Primordial Energy, gaining a deep, bloodline-level understanding. For this, you need both motion (repeatedly practicing the ability) and stillness (quiet self-reflection, thoughtful contemplation). Repeat over and over until you meet the standard, trigger the Divine Force Law, and condense the Divine Mark."

Linnan Divine Tree: "For condensing the Divine Mark, a single Water Creation ability is enough—it's just that the third step will be incredibly difficult, nearly impossible. The Ice Making ability is a combination of Water Creation, Freezing, and Water Control—but with such a simple structure, it's also extremely difficult."

Linnan Divine Tree: "Abilities with simple structures that are easy to master will be harder in the third step to trigger a Divine-Given event and condense the Divine Mark. Conversely, abilities with complex structures that are difficult to master are more likely to gain Natural Law approval and trigger a Divine-Given event, thus condensing the Divine Mark."

Linnan Divine Tree: "The core idea of the Natural God System is balance; the difficulty of condensing a Divine Mark is anchored at a balanced point."

Linnan Divine Tree: "Different insects follow different routes for condensing Divine Marks. Simple-minded but sensitive to Origin Force, with high Primordial Energy talent—those can take simpler paths. Quick-witted, but slow to Origin Force, and lacking Primordial Energy talent—well, those should play to their mental strengths and build more complex abilities, shifting the difficulty to the first and second steps, thus reducing the third step's challenge."