The Force plants are the highest existence in the carbon-based plant kingdom, representing the pinnacle of genetic sophistication.

The "Life Seeds" are genetically modified ordinary plant seeds, transformed into Force plants. As for the "Divine Seeds" , they are Force plants born naturally. The Divine Seeds, nurtured by the Life Seeds and genetically modified, undergo a qualitative change, possessing a genetic level higher than ordinary Life Seeds.

The Divine Seeds, nourished in the Life Seeds, undergo a metamorphosis that seems to transcend simple genetic modification, elevating their genetic status by a notch. They advance to develop tree spirits prematurely, possessing primary souls, a capability neither ordinary Life Seeds nor natural Force plants possess.

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Frantically, Bambu pushed aside the leaves entangled around the side cypress shoots and dug out four ordinary Life Seeds planted not far from the Divine Seed, relocating them to the edge of a flat area 3000 paces away from the cave entrance.

Upon inspection, Bambu sensed a feeling of pride and joy emanating from the Divine Seed, as if arrogantly declaring, "This entire flatland around the cave entrance belongs to me. Whoever dares to encroach, I will annihilate!"

Bambu pondered for a moment and roughly understood: this is the instinct of survival in plants. The competition among plants for survival is even fiercer and more ruthless than in the animal kingdom. Tall plants suppress shorter ones, and strong ones oppress the weak. On the ground, plants' branches and leaves compete for sunlight, while underground, their roots compete for water and nutrients.

The growth of Force plants also requires the absorption of Force, and they also compete with each other for it.

The struggle between plants is a matter of life and death. The defeated ones rot and become nutrients for the victors to grow.

In the vast jungle, with various plants flowering and fruiting each year, how many plant seeds are born? Seeds germinate and take root, but how many of them can grow successfully?

Due to the suppression of adult plants, almost all are eliminated, and only a few survive.

After billions of years of evolution and countless generations of natural selection, almost every plant has evolved a survival instinct to kill other plants.

This instinct is more intuitively manifested in the Divine Seeds.

"Water."

Bambu was contemplating when he received a rather clear message from the Divine Seed.

"Damn!"

Bambu couldn't help but curse.

The Divine Seed had just been planted, and it had only developed a rudimentary and weak soul. Yet, it had already learned to demand water, as if it had become clever!

Bambu ignored it and carefully sensed the state of the Divine Seed, which was in excellent condition, with exceptionally developed roots and vigorous vitality.

Estimating that it would be fine for the night without water, he straightforwardly refused, transmitting the thought: "No water."

"Water!"

The Divine Seed transmitted its anger again.

With a soul but no brain, the weak soul needed the assistance of a brain to complete various logical thoughts. Therefore, the Divine Seed was currently a real brainless idiot, releasing emotions driven by instinct.

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Bambu felt it necessary to correct this foolish attitude, at least to make it understand the master-servant relationship between them.

"No water. Sleep."

Bambu transmitted a rather impolite thought, turned around, and went into the cave to sleep.

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Waking up in the morning and coming out of the cave, Bambu checked the growth status of the Divine Seed.

At first glance, Bambu was startled again: the leaves that had been entangled and attempted to strangle the side cypress shoots last night had withered and died.

Hurriedly approaching, he carefully felt the vigorous vitality of the Divine Seed, feeling relieved.

Pushing aside the withered grass leaves, he found a pale golden delicate shoot had sprouted anew.

After experiencing half a night, the moisture from the nearby damp soil had seeped in. The soil around the roots of the Divine Seed had a moderate humidity, and there was no shortage of water. The new shoot grew well.

The Divine Seed conveyed a feeling of anger to Bambu.

Bambu transmitted back an angry emotion.

The Divine Seed transmitted an even angrier emotion.

Bambu sent a threatening thought of "I'll kill you."

The Divine Seed got scared and behaved.

Bambu confirmed that it was fine and ignored it, instead pondering the problem of the withered leaves. He quickly understood:

The Divine Seed had accumulated nutrients during the day and made a vigorous effort at night. The leaves grew at an extraordinary speed with the aim of strangling the competitors. This unnatural growth violated the laws of nature. The leaves' bodies had functional defects, destined to wither and die after cutting off the nutrient supply from the roots upon completing the "killing" task.

"Kill the enemy first, then develop—truly a crazy and domineering mad grass."

Bambu muttered and continued to check the development of other Life Seed plants.

Three tender shoots had sprouted from the Life Seed of the creeping grass. The shoot tips were upright, and the leaves were green. It seemed that three grass plants would develop, indicating that three clusters of creeping grass seeds could be harvested in the summer.

Since they were still in the sprouting stage, the relocation last night did not have much impact on the side cypress, day-reflecting fruit, white jade mulberry, and Li bamboo seedlings. They had already adapted to the new land and were growing vigorously.

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In the distance, a huge red figure swiftly approached and landed at the cave entrance.

It was Cliff Cypress from Iron Knife Peak, here today to inspect Li Bamboo Peak.

Cliff Cypress surveyed the area and was immediately drawn to the Divine Seed, not sparing any praise:

"Bambu, your Life Seeds have sprouted. Is this the Divine Seed? It's simply too beautiful! A lovely spirit, truly a gift from the natural gods!"

Lovely?

Bambu said, "My side cypress Life Seed was almost killed by this guy last night. Cliff Cypress, look, I had to relocate four other Life Seeds overnight."

"Oh, so it's a domineering little fellow." Cliff Cypress said, "Bambu, don't be surprised, it's quite normal, because it needs a lot of space and Force to grow. It looks healthy. Have you encountered any other troubles?"

"Not for the time being," Bambu replied.

"Then I must inform you, Bambu, there's a little trouble on your territory," Cliff Cypress said.

"What trouble?" Bambu asked in surprise.

Cliff Cypress extended his forelimb, pointing to the mountain below, saying, "The bamboo that was cut down in winter, they're not dead. After the spring rain, bamboo shoots sprouted like crazy."

Bambu was amazed, "Not dead? How is that possible? They were clearly all cut down."

"I haven't planted bamboo before, and there's not much relevant knowledge in the inherited memories, so I'm not sure why this is happening," Cliff Cypress said.

He then asked, "You don't like bamboo, right? Cliff Yucca means to let you learn from the Iron Knife Peak master, and plant a large number of iron knife trees on Li Bamboo Peak. Is that your plan

too?"

Bambu pondered and began to consider.

Initially, he did plan to plant a large number of iron knife trees on Li Bamboo Peak to cultivate them, preferably obtaining precious tree species like the Red Strong Tree for mass propagation. Once a new and better tree species was developed, just selling the seeds could yield a considerable income.

The success of Iron Knife Peak and Crimson Strong Princess was right in front of him. Starting from the shoulders of giants could take him even higher.

However, Bambu vaguely realized that Cliff Yucca, Iron Knife Peak master, Pu Tao, the current Cliff Cypress, and even himself seemed to underestimate the development potential of bamboo and similar tree species!

The fact that Golden Bamboo Master was able to establish a foothold in the Jinping Mountains with bamboo seeds was probably not just a matter of luck. There must be something unique about it that is not widely known.

Seeing Bambu's silence, Cliff Cypress continued, "It's not a big trouble. I'll inform the Iron Knife Peak master, and the warriors of the mountain will come to help. Together, we can easily pull out all the bamboo shoots in a day or two."

Bambu wavered, seriously considering: "The fact that these bamboo shoots miraculously revived must be the will of the natural gods. Why not let them develop? Also, I have already survived independently. I'm sorry to trouble everyone again for such a small matter."