The apocalypse struck, and I became a druid.

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"Professor Ye, the trench is finished!"

Xu Ming wiped his sweat and pointed to the crisscrossing shallow ditches at his feet.

These awakened individuals were extremely efficient and had already dug the field ridges and drainage ditches as required.

"Okay!" Professor Ye put down the stone slab and picked up a small bag of seeds.

These are some shade-tolerant vegetable seeds he selected, such as Malabar spinach, water spinach, amaranth, and so on.

"Let's plant these first."

"I'll come, I'll come!"

Upon hearing that it was time to sow seeds, Xu Yinyin, who was resting to the side, immediately perked up. She carefully picked up a small handful of seeds and, imitating Professor Ye, meticulously scattered the seeds one by one into the soft soil.

"no problem……"

This must be a cave abandoned by some kind of creature.

To ensure that no other creatures are inside the cave.

Han Ning meticulously searched every inch of the cave.

He had a basic understanding of the cave's interior area.

The interior space is about two-thirds the size of a football field.

It doesn't look like a naturally formed cave.

Rather, it is a space jointly created by a certain species, or rather, a group of species.

This can be seen from the uneven, pitted edges of the bite joint.

But that creature doesn't seem to have lived here for a long time.

Han Ning did not see any excrement or any signs of recent biological activity.

Moreover, the treasure-hunting bee brought him here, most likely because no creature has lived here for a long time.

"Boss, the mutant planting area has been cleared." Han Ning had just come out from the depths of the cave when he heard Xu Ming's greeting.

"it is good."

He walked to the reserved area for mutant planting.

Then place your hands on the ground and invoke nature's blessing.

A vibrant emerald green aura, even richer than the Blessing of Nature, rippled outwards from his palm like tangible waves, quickly covering the entire mutation zone.

The halo of light seeped into the soil, and the small experimental field, which was mixed with high-energy soil, did not show any obvious changes.

But in the smallest details, those soil particles mixed with the energy of the energy stones are imbued with the power of nature.

Now that he has the ability to communicate with nature, Han Ning no longer needs to feel his way across the river by trying step by step to mutate ordinary plants into extraordinary plants.

This operation was purely to improve the soil's fertility, laying the foundation for planting useful crops in the future.

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After a fierce battle, coupled with the arduous journey and carrying heavy loads, they had endured a long and arduous trek.

Many people were already extremely exhausted.

But everyone rallied and worked hard to develop this new habitat.

Even the ordinary people who survived were the same.

Thanks to everyone's hard work.

The temperature is getting lower and lower.

Before we knew it, the last faint glimmer of light outside had disappeared.

The world was plunged into darkness.

All those who went out returned.

Snowcake lay at the entrance of the cave, chin resting on its front paws, eyes half-closed, watching Xu Yinyin running around and the busy people, its tail tip wagging occasionally.

The cave was filled with the aroma of food.

Several nimble women were using a simple stone stove to simmer a broth made of fresh vegetables and various kinds of dried meat.

In the iron pots next to them, fragrant rice was being steamed.

"Wipe, rub, rub~"

A chef who used to work at the resort hotel was standing next to a makeshift stone stove, vigorously stir-frying vegetables.

These are the few remaining foods that everyone brought, which will be their dinner tonight.

Only when people are well-fed can they maintain mental stability and have greater motivation to face tomorrow's challenges.

The sounds of axes chopping wood, heavy objects being moved, people whispering, flames crackling, and rain pattering... all these sounds intertwined, creating a busy yet down-to-earth atmosphere.

Chapter 159 Star Society

After dinner, the chill outside intensified.

The temperature inside the cave was warm as spring.

It's like two different worlds inside and out.

Han Ning lay in his own designated rest area.

Here, close to a dry, impermeable rock face, it is more private and secluded than other places, and sheltered from the wind.

He leaned against a layer of thick branches that had been dried and warmed by the fire, and on top of that was a thick layer of relatively soft grass that had also been baked.

A faint warmth emanated from beneath me, comforting me and dispelling the lingering chill of the cave.

Towards the cave entrance, they temporarily built a windbreak using large logs and branches they had cut down.

It keeps out the biting cold wind.

In mid-air, a golden sphere, about the size of a head, floated, emitting a faint glow.

The light sphere casts a gentle glow that is not glaring, provides some warmth, and serves as a nightlight for those resting.

After a full day of fleeing for their lives, fierce fighting, and urgent construction work, most people were exhausted.

Having just finished eating, many people curled up on their patch of grass and quickly fell into a deep sleep, their soft snores rising and falling in waves.

Xu Yinyin leaned against her father's chest, her pink face flushed red from the heat of the campfire.

Vice President Zhao leaned against the wooden wall, his only remaining right arm resting on his knee, his head nodding off.

Lin Qianqian was wrapped in a thin blanket that someone had found for her, resting her head on her backpack, and breathing evenly.

Even the energetic Chairman Wu lay on his side on the warm bed of tree branches, his breathing even.

Everyone was exhausted.

Han Ning closed his eyes, and with a slight thought, summoned a panel that only he could perceive.

Earth Druid Lv10

【Nature's Blessing (Beginner): 3/500】

【Beast Form (Intermediate): 1258/2000】(Can be imprinted with Beast Spirits: 3/3)

[Rapid Growth (Beginner): 253/500]

[Communicating with Nature (Intermediate): 150/500]

[Summon Battle Companion (Beginner): 50/500]

【Healing Breeze (Beginner): 20/500】

All other skills are at max level.

[Druid Society: Earth Society (Activated)]

【Star Society (Not Activated)】

[Spore Society (Inactive)]

His gaze lingered between the Star Society and the Spore Society.

"Stars and spores are both very mysterious..."

The Star Society is a communication network among the vast stars in the sky.

Spore associations are more like understanding spores at the microscopic level.

Both societies are highly aggressive in their approach.

Han Ning thought for a moment and decided that he should first unlock the knowledge of the Star Society.

In the current environment, joining the Star Society unlocks the ability to transform into a flying creature.

Flying means being able to gather more information from the air and avoid some risks in advance.

This is crucial for future survival.

Moreover, choosing the Star Society provides an extra safety net.

If you encounter an enemy in the water that you can't defeat, you can escape by flying.

At least the flight described by the Star Society evokes a number of tactical approaches.

He didn't know if the Spore Society could do it this way; the introduction was too esoteric.

"I'll choose the Star Society!" Han Ning made up his mind.

[Confirm selection of Star Society (not yet activated)]

"confirm!"

In an instant, a flood of information rushed into Han Ning's mind.

[Activating the Star Society requires completing the 'Starry Sky Prayer' ceremony.]

[Ritual requirements: Pray to the stars, draw down starlight, bathe in starlight, and outline the star map.]