Ant Lord in the Star Realm-Chapter 666 - 578: Guidance from the Linnan Divine Tree: The Way of Divine Marks_4

Linnan Divine Tree: "If it's the Water System, we at Huagi Mountain have existing examples you can learn from. Take 'Frostfall,' for instance. You use the Water Making, Water Control, Boiling, and Freezing abilities to form extremely fine ice particles, creating an intensely cold current. That's how you replicate 'Frostfall.'"

Dragon Cypress: "..."

Dragon Cypress: "Linnan Divine Tree, I understand the general idea. But how exactly do I perform the 'Frostfall' ability?"

Linnan Divine Tree: "Have you noticed the morning mist in the mountains? Have you experienced the cold snaps in the north during winter? It's a combination of those two natural phenomena."

Linnan Divine Tree: "The principle is simple. Use Water Making, Water Control, and Boiling to generate water vapor. The Freezing Ability then turns this vapor into extremely fine and intensely cold ice crystals, which you then control to flow and attack your target."

It's not complicated, is it?

Dragon Cypress: "Got it!"

Linnan Divine Tree: "Try it."

Flapping his wings, Dragon Cypress leaped aside. His two tentacles waved up and down, left and right, producing a string of water droplets that simultaneously vaporized into a large cloud of white mist circling above his head.

The Freezing Ability activated, imbuing the white mist with an icy power.

With a thought, Dragon Cypress slightly waved his tentacles, and the chilly white mist gently drifted.

Dragon Cypress: "Linnan Divine Tree, is this what you meant?"

Linnan Divine Tree: "Correct, that's the general idea. Practice diligently to condense the entire sequence into a single, instantaneous action. There are three more key points. First, the scale must be large. Such a small cluster won't suffice. 'Frostfall' is an area-of-effect attack, and its range should match that of your spiritual power. Second, the ice crystals must be extremely fine. These water vapor ice crystals will naturally descend due to gravity—hence the name 'Frostfall.' However, in actual combat, you must control them to remain suspended, forming an impassable 'Frostfall' domain. The finer the crystals, the slower their descent. Third, your foundational Freezing Ability must be sufficiently strong. This is crucial for 'Frostfall's potency."

Linnan Divine Tree: "Regarding its application: once it hits the target, immediately direct the surrounding frost mist to adhere to and instantly freeze the target. This freezing process itself is also called 'Frostfall.'"

Dragon Cypress: "I generally understand now."

Dragon Cypress: "Linnan Divine Tree, this 'Frostfall' ability you described must be its most basic structure, correct? If there are other compatible abilities, they could be added to further enhance its power—like Senior Mercuries' 'Frost Sky' ability?"

Linnan Divine Tree: "Exactly! It varies with each Insect. Based on your own conditions, you should adapt flexibly. 'Frost Sky' is built upon 'Frostfall,' with the addition of the Moving Cloud Ability to float high in the sky, forming a canopy that blocks out the sun and descends from above." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Linnan Divine Tree: "But remember, don't add things haphazardly. You shouldn't blindly chase structural complexity. Ensure that any addition is compatible and offers substantial enhancement; otherwise, it will backfire."

Dragon Cypress: "Understood. Thank you for the guidance!"

Linnan Divine Tree: "You can start practicing now. First, complete the first and second steps of congealing the 'Frostfall' Divine Mark. Later, when you evolve to King Level and comprehend new Water System Abilities, you can then consider modifications to congeal the first Divine Mark as quickly as possible."

Linnan Divine Tree: "For a Water System Divine Mark, you can also draw inspiration from Huagi Mountain's 'Frost Thorn,' combining it with your existing 'Hydrology Shield' to form a Defensive Ability."

Linnan Divine Tree: "The authentic 'Frost Thorn Ability' is granted by the Divine-Grade Fruit from the Frost Birch Divine Tree. It's characterized by being extremely light and virtually indestructible. You can imitate it using your Water Making and Freezing abilities, but the defensive effect will be negligible. Incorporating the 'Hydrology Shield' is what gives it defensive properties."

Dragon Cypress immediately activated his Water Creation Ability, covering his entire body with a thin film of water.

The Freezing Ability activated, turning the water film into ice crystals that coated his surface.

The Hydrology Shield activated, turning the white ice crystals a pale blue.

In a rare show of praise, Linnan Divine Tree remarked, "Very good! You ant, you grasp things instantly. You can practice this for now and look to integrate other abilities to strengthen it later."

Dragon Cypress: "Okay!"

Dragon Cypress: "Linnan Divine Tree, I've also comprehended a new Water System Defense Ability. Could you take a look?"

After speaking, with a thought, he activated his Water Creation Ability, followed promptly by the Illusion Reflection Ability.

Six smooth, reflective ice surfaces materialized around him.

Linnan Divine Tree swept over them with its spiritual power, paused, then swept back, examining them more closely. A gleaming silver tendril emerged from the ground and gently poked one of the ice surfaces.

The thin ice CRACKED and shattered.

"Interesting!"

Linnan Divine Tree praised, "Is this an ability you've comprehended on your own? It's quite clever!"

Dragon Cypress: "This is a brand-new Water System Ability I comprehended during my 7th Age Period evolution. Linnan Divine Tree, do you think it can be combined with the 'Frost Thorn Ability'?"

Silence...

After a long pause, Linnan Divine Tree said, "It's possible, but it will be extremely challenging. I suggest you first integrate it with the 'Hydrology Shield.' Once you're proficient, then you can attempt it."

Dragon Cypress: "Okay!"

Dragon Cypress said, "During my Lord-Level Stage, I will focus on mastering the fundamental aspects of 'Frostfall' and 'Frost Thorn,' achieving proficiency and strengthening them to their utmost limit."

Linnan Divine Tree: "That's right!"

Linnan Divine Tree: "If there's nothing else, you all may disperse. Ivy, you stay back and make up for the training you missed this afternoon."

The Huagi Divine Tree reminded, "Dragon Cypress Ant King, Huagi Mountain's methods serve only as a reference. During practice, you must continually adjust and adapt based on your own circumstances until your execution is perfectly smooth and effective."

"I understand! Thank you, Huagi Divine Tree and Linnan Divine Tree, for the advice!"

Dragon Cypress chided, "Ivy, you've been playing all day. Get going and train!"