Cypress had been using discarded Silver Cypress Trees to train its Refinement Ability.
This ability consumed a great deal of Primordial Energy, and without the Dominating Throne's support, progress was slow.
After finishing up on the Jianlan Plain, Cypress shifted its attention to Red Cypress Mountain.
Ink Orchid simultaneously expanded the Orchid Grass planting area.
Black Birch followed along as well, in charge of cultivating and planting grape vines.
...
The Dominating Throne sped toward the Land of Origin Force, then abruptly came to a halt.
Dragon Cypress twitched its tentacle, surging with Primordial Energy. Azure mist billowed up, spreading out, forming a blue floating cloud nearly the shade of the sky itself.
The Dominating Throne shrank sharply and was retracted into its mouth.
Dragon Cypress steered the blue cloud, drifting into the Land of Origin Force.
"???"
Dragon Cypress was puzzled.
—Why isn't Second King here to greet me?
