The Second Fate: Awakening of Insects Master

100 points of destiny allowed him to condense a red fate.

Fang Heng's mind stirred, and his fate chart trembled, vibrating slightly.

A massive stream of air swept in.

It converged from all directions, flowing into the center and solidifying into one mass.

Then, within this stormy current of air, a dazzling, vibrant red suddenly leaped out, clearly visible.

The red glow grew brighter and brighter, as if it intended to illuminate the entire night.

In the endless darkness, it condensed into a red star.

Compared to the golden sun, which resembled a vast celestial body, this red star was significantly smaller.

Its light was also much dimmer, like a planet orbiting a star.

The primary and secondary roles were distinct.

The hierarchy was clear.

Awakening of Insects Master (Red)

: An envoy who controls the vitality of plants and understands the laws of growth for all things.

A torrent of information flooded into Fang Heng's mind.

Soon, Fang Heng understood the miraculous uses of the

Awakening of Insects Master

fate.

"The

Awakening of Insects Master

fate can actually control the vitality of plants and even transfer it," Fang Heng blurted out after reading the information about the

Awakening of Insects Master

.

There was an inexpressible delight in his expression.

Although the

Awakening of Insects Master

was only a red fate and couldn't compare to the golden

Innate Immortal Seed

, it still possessed endless marvels.

The miraculous uses of the

Awakening of Insects Master

were of no benefit to cultivation, but for a spiritual farmer, it was an unparalleled fate.

Controlling and transferring the vitality of plants.

This ability was truly miraculous.

Fang Heng walked out of the house and into the bamboo forest. He placed his hand on a purple bamboo and activated the

Awakening of Insects Master

's ability.

Green light enveloped Fang Heng's hand.

The next moment, he clearly felt the vitality within the purple bamboo being continuously drawn out by him.

In less than ten breaths, the lush purple bamboo turned gray and withered, completely dying.

In the purple-green ocean of the bamboo forest, this patch of gray was particularly striking.

Fang Heng carefully experienced the entire process.

The vitality of this purple bamboo had been completely extracted by him.

This surge of vitality was vibrant and gave Fang Heng a feeling of a spring breeze caressing his face.

"What a shame—"

Fang Heng sighed.

The vitality extracted from the purple bamboo could not be used to nourish himself; it could only be transferred to other plants.

Fang Heng walked through the corridor with red tiles and dark walls, arriving at the peach blossom forest in the princely estate.

It was the dead of winter, and the peach blossoms had long since withered, their leaves fallen, leaving only bare branches, looking desolate.

Fang Heng walked to a peach tree and placed his hand on its trunk.

Green light reappeared, flowing like water into the peach tree.

An astonishing scene unfolded.

The withered peach tree began to grow out of season, sprouting buds and blooming.

In less than ten breaths, a vibrant pink appeared before Fang Heng's eyes.

The entire tree was covered in blooming peach blossoms, competing in beauty.

It was as if time had leaped to the third month of spring in the blink of an eye.

"The ability of the

Awakening of Insects Master

is indeed miraculous."

"Transferring the vitality of plants can alter their growth patterns."

Making plants bloom in winter was something even powerful Daoist masters could achieve, so it wasn't particularly astonishing. However, for Fang Heng to possess this ability at the Meal-Glow Realm was incredible.

Fang Heng nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and then thought of the many uses of the

Awakening of Insects Master

.

For example, cultivating plants.

It accelerates plant growth, like a man-made version of the little green bottle.

For example, seed selection and breeding.

Hybrid rice, octoploid wheat.

All these excellent crops can be cultivated.

Food is the first necessity of the people.

An increase in grain yield per mu can greatly enhance Great Qian's national strength.

Even with Great Qian's extraordinary power, this holds true.

These crops are the most fundamental productivity.

If hybrid rice and octoploid wheat were popularized across Great Qian's seventy-two prefectures, it could feed an additional one billion people.

Most importantly...

His luck will be indispensable.

"First, I'll cultivate hybrid rice."

"To cultivate hybrid rice, I'll definitely need the help of the Ministry of Agriculture."

Fang Heng stroked his chin, contemplating his next steps.

According to the rules of the Great Qian Dynasty, imperial princes do not directly receive noble titles upon reaching adulthood.

Adult princes need to enter the imperial court for observation and gain official experience, and their noble titles are promoted based on their merits.

Logically, Fang Heng should have already entered the court for observation.

However, because of his poor health, his imperial mother had declined on his behalf.

In the imperial court, every position is filled.

Having missed this opportunity, it wouldn't be easy for Fang Heng to gain official experience again.

"To gain experience in the Ministry of Agriculture, my imperial mother will need to exert some effort."

"Aunt Yun, come with me to the palace to visit my imperial mother."

Hall of Mental Cultivation.

It sits atop a platform of white marble.

Exquisite dragon-shaped stone carvings and vermilion wooden pillars display the imperial majesty and grandeur.

The gilded decorations on the main gate shimmered under the sunlight.

Inside the hall, incense smoke curled, creating a misty atmosphere.

On the desk made of rosewood, three stacks of memorials were piled up, resembling small hills.

Emperor Yuanchu lowered his head, diligently reading the memorial in his hand.

He had reigned for twenty years, working tirelessly day and night, without cease.

Emperor Yuanchu's diligence was renowned among all past emperors of Great Qian.

Eunuch Su, the Chief Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial, stood respectfully to the side, eyes downcast, showing extreme deference.

After Emperor Yuanchu finished reviewing a memorial, he slightly raised his head and asked, "Old companion, is something the matter?"

"Your Majesty, news has come from Princess Anyang's side."

"She says she caught a cold and needs to rest for a few days before setting off for the capital."

The Princess Anyang Eunuch Su referred to was Shang Hongye, the only daughter of Prince Zhenbei.

From birth, Shang Hongye was granted the title of Princess Anyang by Emperor Yuanchu, as a reward for Prince Zhenbei's merit in guarding the northern borders.

"A cold?"

"How can she, a Dragon-Elephant Realm martial artist, still get sick?"

Emperor Yuanchu snorted coldly, his eyes revealing deep dissatisfaction.

At Shang Hongye's level of martial cultivation, she should have long been immune to all illnesses.

Let alone a cold, even a deadly poison for ordinary people wouldn't harm her in the slightest.

Claiming to have caught a cold is nothing but an excuse to delay.

"Your Majesty, Princess Anyang has, after all, rendered services to the nation. With her coming to the capital now, the whole world is watching; we cannot mistreat a meritorious subject."

"My old companion speaks wisely."

"Hongye is my good daughter-in-law; her illness must not be delayed."

"Send imperial physicians north to treat her. Make sure to take good care of my good daughter-in-law."

"As you command, Your Majesty."

Eunuch Su spoke respectfully. After receiving his orders, however, he didn't immediately leave.

"Something else?"

"Your Majesty, there were some strange occurrences a few days ago concerning the Ninth Prince."

"Fang Heng?"

"Did the Ten Absolute Poisons flare up again?"

Emperor Yuanchu's expression subtly shifted, a flicker of guilt in his eyes.

During that assassination attempt years ago, Consort Ning had taken a palm strike for him.

If not for that, Fang Heng wouldn't have been afflicted by the Ten Absolute Poisons from birth.

Ultimately, he felt he had let both Consort Ning and their son down in this matter.

"Your Majesty, it's good news."

"You old dog, stop playing games and just tell me."

Emperor Yuanchu relaxed upon hearing it was good news and said teasingly.

"Understood!"

"A few days ago, all the flowers bloomed in the Ninth Prince's residence, competing in splendor, which was quite extraordinary."

"Daoist Xuanqing?"

"This servant initially thought it was Daoist Xuanqing's doing too, but then I had Black Ice Platform agents investigate Evergreen Temple."

"That's when we learned Daoist Xuanqing was taught a lesson by his wife over a courtesan from a brothel and couldn't get out of bed."

Hearing of Daoist Xuanqing's misfortune, Emperor Yuanchu smiled knowingly, his mood brightening.

"Go on!"

"This servant was curious: if the commotion at the Ninth Prince's residence wasn't Daoist Xuanqing's doing, what could it be?"

"These past few days, Black Ice Platform agents have been gathering clues, and finally, they have a theory."

"The Ninth Prince has most likely entered the Dao."

"The hundred flowers blooming in the dead of winter is the auspicious sign of the Ninth Prince breaking through and entering the Dao."

Emperor Yuanchu's breathing hitched slightly, and two profound, dark lights shone from his deep, unfathomable eyes.

"Breaking through and entering the Dao."

"So, Fang Heng has condensed a Post-natal Immortal Root."

"It seems the methods of Evergreen Temple do possess some profound mysteries after all."