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Chapter 174: Tricking the Blue Silver King
🕑 Added 2025-01-17 17:40:01 +0000 UTCSeveral people followed the map and flew west for several days, eventually arriving at Soto City.
However, this time, finding the Blue Silver Forest took much longer. The Blue Silver Forest itself wasn't very large, and it wasn't even marked on the map. The group searched for over ten days before they finally discovered a relatively dense area of Blue Silver Grass.
This place looked very ordinary, without signs of powerful soul beasts, but the only difference was that the Blue Silver Grass here seemed to be thriving, with an unusually strong life force. After entering this forest, it felt like stepping into an ocean of life, and everyone felt much more at ease.
Dugu Bo couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement, "I never expected there could be such a good place in the world. The life energy here is indeed impressive. If I had discovered this place sooner, I wouldn't have had to suffer so much from the martial soul poison."
Yang Podi shook his head, "Grandpa Dugu, the world is full of strange places and miracles. If you had spent more time in the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, the life force there would have been even stronger, and it would have had a much better suppressing effect on the poison of your martial soul. Perhaps you wouldn't have had to suffer as much."
Dugu Bo couldn't help but grumble, "I know the Lake of Life is amazing, but that's a forbidden area for humans. Even I wouldn't dare stay there too long. If I'm not careful, I might lose my life."
The others couldn't help but laugh when they heard this.
As the group ventured deeper into the Blue Silver Forest, a powerful spiritual fluctuation began to emanate from the surroundings. Clearly, a high-level soul beast was nearby. However, to their surprise, despite their exploration, they couldn't find the exact location of this soul beast.
Instead, they discovered a few millennium-old Blue Silver Grass. Blue Silver Grass of this age was incredibly rare even in the Star Dou Great Forest. Although Blue Silver Grass had strong vitality, it didn't have much in the way of defensive abilities, making it easy prey for other soul beasts.
As for the century- and thousand-year-old Blue Silver Grass, there were many more.
Yang Podi was somewhat confused. How could a forest of Blue Silver Grass grow to such an extent? Blue Silver Grass itself had no combat power; it mainly relied on entangling enemies. Any soul master with fire attributes could easily burn down the entire forest.
Especially for high-ranking plant-type soul saints or soul douluos, it would be effortless for them to hunt soul rings here.
At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded, "Who are you? Why have you trespassed into my Blue Silver Forest? Leave immediately!"
Amidst the many Blue Silver Grass, an old man's figure suddenly appeared. His expression was serious, as if he had sensed the strength of the intruders.
The four of them immediately summoned their martial souls and soul rings, quickly attacking the Blue Silver King.
To their surprise, the Blue Silver King also summoned countless Blue Silver Grass, which spread across the area like a tidal wave, attacking them from all directions.
Three of the four were Title Douluos. How could they fear the attacks of mere Blue Silver Grass?
Dugu Bo's martial soul expelled a large amount of green poison gas, and countless Blue Silver Grass began to wither. The other three swung their Soul Breaking Spears, rapidly cutting through the Blue Silver Grass.
Even though this Blue Silver King had reached 85,000 years of age, it was still only at the level of a Soul Douluo, unable to compare to the strength of a Title Douluo, especially since Blue Silver Grass had weak offensive power.
In just a short time, large amounts of Blue Silver Grass were shredded, and many of them were destroyed.
At this moment, the Blue Silver King seemed to become furious. "Who exactly are you? Why are you recklessly destroying my Blue Silver Forest?"
Yang Podi waved his hand to signal the others to gather around. Once they were together, he spoke towards the front, "Senior, come out and speak. We have some matters to discuss."
The Blue Silver King seemed uninterested in speaking with them. "You've wantonly destroyed the Blue Silver Forest and harmed my people. What's there to discuss?"
Yang Podi spoke coldly, "Senior, you can see the strength of the four of us. Aren't you afraid that we will destroy the entire Blue Silver Forest? Moreover, the matter I want to discuss with you concerns your Blue Silver Emperor."
The Blue Silver King seemed to be somewhat moved. It transformed into a shadow and appeared in front of the group.
The shadow of the Blue Silver King spoke, "You have news of my Emperor? Where is she now?"
Yang Podi shook his head, "Your Blue Silver Emperor passed away fifteen years ago. She is now half alive and half dead. Haven't you felt the absence of her presence for the past fifteen years?"
The others, including Yang Wushuang, looked at Yang Podi in confusion. When did he learn about the Blue Silver Emperor's situation?
The Blue Silver King appeared sorrowful. "Since you know about my Emperor, tell me how she passed away."
"Your Blue Silver Emperor chose to transform into a human form to re-cultivate. She became a woman and fell in love with a man. In a critical moment, she sacrificed herself for that man and became his soul ring. Furthermore, she was deceived by him, and they had a child. That child is almost fifteen years old now."
The Blue Silver King seemed enraged. "Who is that man? Why would he do such a thing to my Emperor?"
Yang Podi smiled faintly. "You should have seen that man. He should have come to this place with the Blue Silver Emperor. His name is Tang Hao."
Yang Wushuang couldn't help but speak, "Podi, how do you know about these events? Was Tang Hao's ten-thousand-year soul ring obtained this way?"
Yang Podi laughed softly, "Grandpa, Dad, actually, you've met the Blue Silver Emperor before. She is Tang Hao's wife, Ah Yin. Back then, Qi Xunji got information from somewhere and hunted Ah Yin down. As a result, Ah Yin sacrificed herself to become Tang Hao's ninth soul ring. Qi Xunji was also defeated by Tang Hao, which is why the battle at the Clear Sky Clan occurred."
Yang Wushuang now understood a bit more. "So that battle at the Clear Clan was initially over the 100,000 soul beast. No wonder it was so intense, even Qi Xunji died in it."
At this point, the Blue Silver King still seemed furious. "So what are you doing in the Blue Silver Forest? Are you here to get my soul ring?"
Yang Podi shook his head. "Not entirely. I just want to make a deal with you."
"What deal do you want to make with me? You humans are completely untrustworthy."
Yang Podi replied calmly, "I have always been quite trustworthy. As long as you agree, I guarantee that you and your people will receive good arrangements, especially you. I can make you the true Blue Silver Emperor."
The Blue Silver King was surprised. "What deal do you want? I don't believe you humans."
"The purpose of my visit is very simple. I want a hundred-thousand-year-old Blue Silver Emperor's soul ring. When the time comes, I will take you to a treasured place where plant soul beasts can grow tenfold, or even a hundredfold."
"Even if I sacrifice for you, I can only provide an eighty-five thousand-year-old soul ring. How could you possibly get a hundred-thousand-year-old soul ring? Besides, even if I die, I can't become a Blue Silver Emperor."
Yang Podi shook his head. "I know that after the Blue Silver Emperor's sacrifice, a seed can form. This seed can regrow, and when I transplant it to the treasured land, you will naturally grow quickly into a new Blue Silver Emperor. If you don't agree, we will have no choice but to destroy the entire Blue Silver Forest. Even then, we can still obtain an eighty-five thousand-year-old soul ring."
The Blue Silver King was still very skeptical. "Where in the world is there such a place where plant soul beasts can grow quickly? Besides, I am only eighty-five thousand years old. I can't possibly become a Blue Silver Emperor."
Yang Podi only smiled and took out a jade box from his storage ring. After opening it, a powerful life force was revealed—it was indeed the precious Beautiful Silk Tulip Immortal Herb.
"This was found in the treasured land—the Beautiful Silk Tulip Immortal Herb.This Immortal herb is the king of all herbs. It can distinguish the properties of all spiritual plants, command spiritual creatures, and even command all plant soul beasts. You should be able to feel its immense power."
After saying this, Yang Podi took out a piece of Red Fire Stone. "I brought ten thousand Red Fire Stones this time. If you refuse to cooperate, I will ignite the entire Blue Silver Forest. That would likely destroy the entire Blue Silver Forest and annihilate your Blue Silver Clan."
Yang Wushuang and Dugu Bo, standing beside him, widened their eyes in astonishment when they saw the Beautiful Silk Tulip Immortal Herb,especially Yang Wushuang, who seemed incredulous. He couldn't believe that his grandson had hidden such a treasure.
The Blue Silver King seemed to sense the powerful aura of the Beautiful Silk Tulip Immortal Herb.He seemed a bit uncontrollable, instinctively being suppressed. Yang Podi's Red Fire Stone also emitted a terrifying flame energy, as if facing a natural enemy.
The Blue Silver King looked at the Immortal herb and Red Fire Stone in Yang Podi's hand, then at the three Title Douluo behind him, and seemed to start yielding. "What exactly do you want in return?"
Yang Podi couldn't help but smile and took out a Soul Explosion Pill. "Now that's more like it. You can use your Blue Silver Clan's unique characteristics to absorb the life essence of the surrounding Blue Silver Grass, increasing your soul power to over ninety-five thousand years. Then, with this Soul Explosion Pill, you can break through the final barrier and become a hundred-thousand-year-old Blue Silver Emperor."
"At that point, you can sacrifice yourself for me, and I will plant the seed left from your sacrifice in the treasured land. I will also relocate your Blue Silver Clan to a nearby place, and you will quickly grow into the new Blue Silver Emperor."
"Although this pill will harm your foundation and even your potential, once you become the Blue Silver Emperor, what do you still need potential for? As for your foundation, once you become a seed, it can regrow and replenish in the treasured land."
The Blue Silver King seemed very serious. "Why would you do this? And how can you ensure that you will keep your promise?"
Yang Podi shook his head. "If we kill you now, we will only get an eighty-five thousand-year-old soul ring. But if we cooperate, I will gain a hundred-thousand-year-old soul ring and a hundred-thousand-year-old soul bone. The difference is still quite significant."
"As for ensuring the cooperation, I can swear on my Martial Soul. I hope that explanation works for you?"
At this point, the Blue Silver King seemed to fall into deep thought. The situation seemed very dire. There were three Title Douluo standing in front of him. If he opposed them, the group would probably kill him without hesitation and destroy the entire Blue Silver Forest. In that case, he would become a traitor to the Blue Silver Clan.
On the other hand, he was already eighty-five thousand years old and was the Blue Silver King. How could he not want to further evolve into the Blue Silver Emperor? The opportunity before him seemed to be an extremely rare chance.
Meanwhile, Yang Wushuang and the others exchanged glances. At this rate, Yang Podi could easily obtain a hundred-thousand-year-old soul ring and soul bone without much effort. When did this kid get so good at persuading? Even a soul beast can be tricked.
