In the bedroom.
At this moment, the bedroom has become a home for the small ants.
Teams of ants walk in an orderly manner, just like a huge empire.
Actually, it's not inappropriate to call it an empire.
After all, these ants have reached a population of two hundred million.
If we compare them to humans, in ancient times, that would be a massive empire capable of shaking the world with just a movement.
However, in the context of this modern Blue Planet, it's only comparable to the population of a province.
Within this vast empire, a red and silver-striped ant is swiftly carrying a engraved divine power stone, rushing around.
It stands out in this orderly ant colony.
It is actually Di, who has returned from studying abroad with Deng Ru.
Upon reaching the attic where the queen ant resides, it is blocked by two huge soldier ants.
The two soldier ants wave their antennae.
"Who are you? How did you come to our colony?"
The two soldier ants can clearly sense that this ant in front of them, whether it's its scent or appearance, doesn't match any of the ants they know.
That means it must be an outsider.
"I am Di. Don't you recognize me?"
Di's two antennae keep shaking, trying to prove its identity to the two soldier ants.
"Di? Are you kidding? Your aura is completely different from Di's."
One of the soldier ants shakes its antennae and questions Di.
"I really am Di. I, along with Mu and Yin, obtained the supreme mysterious method from the divine being and came back to benefit our colony."
"Let it in. The queen says she wants to see it."
The historian ant walks out and speaks to the two soldier ants.
"Da, is it really Di?"
The two soldier ants inquire.
Every ant has its own name, and Da is the name of the historian ant.
"I don't know, but the queen wants to see it. Its small body can't hurt the queen."
Da senses the same aura on Di as the queen ant.
It's an incredibly powerful aura.
Although it can't compare to the current queen ant, it's still much stronger than ordinary ants.
"Da, it's me. I'm Di. You really don't recognize me?"
Di feels some alarm.
It doesn't understand why everyone doesn't recognize it after returning from Deng Ru.
If it weren't for the supreme authority of the divine being,
It would even suspect that Deng Ru had tampered with it in some way.
"Whether you are Di or not, the queen will know."
Da says to Di, and then the two soldier ants make way for Di.
Di follows the path and climbs up, then turns right into the compartment where the queen ant gives birth.
"Di?"
"Weren't you with Mu and Yin? Where are they?"
The queen ant's huge body exudes a strong sense of oppression in front of Di.
"My queen! I, along with Mu and Yin, traveled thousands of miles to seek the supreme truth from the divine being."
"The antennae of Di wave fervently, like those of a fanatical believer.
[Supreme True Law? What is that?]
This term has never appeared in the history of the ant colony.
The queen ant doesn't know what the "Supreme True Law" means.
[It's a name given to me by the divine being, signifying an incredibly powerful and genuine method that leads directly to the truth,] Di translates Deng Ru's words for the queen ant.
[Method?]
The ant colony not only lacks the term "Supreme True Law" but also the word "method."
[It's a way to make our tribe members become as powerful as you, Queen.]
[Become as powerful as me? You all?]
The queen ant falls into contemplation, her two antennae swaying gently.
Although she only possesses the mentality of a child,
As a leader,
When she hears that her subjects can become as powerful as her,
She begins to hesitate.
This is untouchable authority.
Just as gods would not allow their followers to be as powerful as them,
The queen ant is the creator of this ant colony,
She is equivalent to the god of the ants.
Deep within her, there is some resistance to the idea of her children becoming equal to or surpassing her.
She is afraid.
[Come here, child. Let me see you,] the queen ant calls out to Di.
Di does not refuse. The queen ant is the mother of all ants.
Which child would ever doubt their own mother?
[Indeed, with these stripes, you have become stronger. It must be the work of the benevolent father,] the queen ant concludes, ultimately sparing Di's life.
After all, Di is her child.
Di's method of becoming stronger was given to him by Deng Ru.
Regardless of the circumstances, killing Di
Would not be a good decision.
[Child, what has the benevolent father taught you? Show me,] she says.
The queen ant does not realize that this decision will forever alter the future of the ant colony.
[The divine being taught me to carve meridians, and he has bestowed upon Mu and Yin the title of Pioneers,] Di places the divine power stone, condensed by Deng Ru's divine power, before the queen ant.
The queen ant approaches the stone and touches it with her antennae.
She can clearly feel the aura emanating from it.
Engraved upon it are the words,
"In memory of Mu and Yin, Pioneers of the Ant Colony."
[It seems you have had much contact with the benevolent father during your time away,] the queen ant muses as she strokes the divine power stone.
Despite the Han characters etched upon it,
Under the influence of divine power, anyone who touches the stone can understand its meaning.
[Yes, Mu and Yin forever remain beside the divine being,] Di says somberly.
[Have Mu and Yin passed away? They were such pitiable children, but to be remembered by the divine being is a great honor,] the queen ant reflects.
[Di, go and spread the true law of the father among our people. I will support you,] she declares, waving her antennae as if making a momentous decision.
Deep down, she fears that her subjects will usurp her throne once they become powerful.
After all, in the natural world, among social animals, new kings often overthrow the old.
But this is Deng Ru's will,
And she dare not disobey.
With Deng Ru's support,
Regardless of what the future holds,
Her position as queen ant will remain unwavering.
For he is a mighty god.
[Thank you for your enlightenment, Queen!] Di exclaims, his antennae waving excitedly as he exits the queen ant's chamber.
He is determined to usher in a new era for the ant colony,
To enlighten them and make them as mighty as dragons!
"Well, the cultivation path of the ant colony should be on the right track now. With Di's help, carving meridians will be much more precise and have a higher success rate than if I were to do it myself. If the survival rate was one in three before, it should be at least three in four now," Deng Ru muses, withdrawing his gaze.
He is pleased that the queen ant did not kill Di, as it bodes well for the future of the ant colony.
If the queen ant had truly intended to harm Di, Deng Ru would have intervened.
After all, Di is unique and special.
It's uncertain when the ant colony will produce another ant as intelligent as Di, even if they try.
And even if they do, Deng Ru cannot guarantee that the new ant will have Di's willpower and determination.
Di's success is a culmination of countless coincidences,
Making him irreplicable.
He is destined to be the protagonist of the ant colony's story.