An existence that had been alive for two millennia, braving through countless dangers to prove her existence as an apex entity, that was Gannala.
Having killed countless dangerous existences, including Gold Grade Pranic Beasts, the one that resulted in her collapse was a single, tiny egg.
The Zinger Queen required at least a century's worth of Empyrean Tusk lifeforce to hatch successfully. And depending on her potential, the quantity only increased.
Gannala was old but thanks to the Mammoth Clan taking ample care of her wellbeing, she would have lasted another century. Of course, that was only in terms of lifeforce. She would become incapable of supporting the Mammoth Clan in a year. That much was certain.
If she wanted to live even after that, she could roam Sumatra alone and find a spot for her weary body to hibernate. No Empyrean Tusk ever got such an end, for they were killed before reaching such a state.