Chapter 69: Seagod Experience Card Activated
Lin Xuan only felt his vision blur as an irresistible, immense force forcibly dragged him away from his original spot. The sound of wind whistled past his ears, and in just an instant, the surrounding scenery had completely changed.
When his vision cleared again, he was already in the Back Mountains of Nuoding City.
Towering ancient trees blotted out the sky, and the forest was so quiet that only the rustling sound of leaves in the wind remained.
Not far in front of him, Tang Hao was leaning against a massive boulder half-buried in the ground.
He still looked slovenly, his clothes ragged and his hair dishevelled, but his eyes were sharp as an eagle's, fixed firmly on Lin Xuan, as if trying to see through his Soul.
Tang Hao had already visited the waterfall where Ah Yin was buried.
Ah Yin's true form, the Spirit Bone she left behind, and even the mechanisms he had set up, were all intact, without the slightest trace of being disturbed.
This meant that the mutation of Lin Xuan's Spirit absolutely could not be related to Ah Yin.
But this only made his heart fill with more doubts.
Ah Yin was still present, and Tang San, as Ah Yin's direct Bloodline descendant, was also present. How could Lin Xuan, an unrelated youth, have his Blue Silver Grass Spirit evolve toward the "Blue Silver Emperor"?
Although he didn't have much father-son affection for Tang San, he had already paved the way for his future.
Inherit the Blue Silver Emperor and become a top-tier control system Spirit Master on the continent.
Then, equipping the Clear Sky Hammer with all ten-thousand-year spirit rings, pushing the Clear Sky Hammer's dominance to the extreme.
In this way, Tang San would certainly become a top powerhouse on the continent in the future, perhaps even reaching the Limit Douluo Realm like his grandfather, Tang Chen.
But even for Tang San, activating the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline would require waiting until at least Level 50.
Moreover, the Blue Silver Emperor Spirit Beast and the Blue Silver Emperor Spirit could only exist simultaneously as one.
If Lin Xuan truly Awakened the Blue Silver Emperor one step ahead of Tang San, it would not only completely suppress Tang San's Bloodline development but also sever his future path.
Therefore, Lin Xuan must die.
Although Lin Xuan's Blue Silver Grass had not yet fully transformed into the Blue Silver Emperor, in Tang Hao's view, it was almost indistinguishable.
After all, the golden pattern had already appeared. Aside from lacking the collective recognition of the Blue Silver Clan and a complete Blue Silver Domain, Lin Xuan's Blue Silver Grass, when exerted, was virtually identical to the true Blue Silver Emperor.
He kidnapped Lin Xuan this time, firstly, to nip the problem in the bud, and secondly, to force out the reason for Lin Xuan's Spirit evolution.
As long as he mastered this method, perhaps he could help Tang San evolve his Spirit ahead of time.
The Cultivation speed of Blue Silver Grass was simply too slow; three years had passed, and Tang San was only Level 21, far from meeting his expectations.
"You see me, and you're not surprised at all?"
Tang Hao looked at Lin Xuan's calm, expressionless face, and couldn't help but frown.
Lin Xuan's reaction truly exceeded his expectations.
He was too composed, as if he had already predicted all of this, with no ripples in his heart.
"There's nothing to be surprised about."
Lin Xuan met Tang Hao's sharp gaze, his tone still flat.
"I just didn't expect you to make a move so quickly."
From the moment Tang Hao actively exposed his face in front of him, Lin Xuan already understood his attitude.
If he had no trump cards, Tang Hao wouldn't have wasted words; he would have killed him to silence him the moment his identity was revealed.
This was also the reason why he had been unwilling to easily expose his Spirit after absorbing his spirit ring.
The Blue Silver Grass, after activating its Undefeatable characteristic, was indeed somewhat similar to the Blue Silver Emperor, as golden patterns would appear on their bodies.
However, the Blue Silver Emperor's golden pattern was external, while his golden pattern was hidden inside the stem, impossible to discover without close inspection or unless he fully activated it.
He didn't expect Tang Hao to discern the difference. After all, if it were him, upon discovering someone might Awaken the Blue Silver Emperor Spirit early, he would also choose to strike first and eliminate future troubles forever.
He never speculated on the malice of others; he only considered the optimal solution from the opponent's perspective. Facts proved that his thoughts coincided with Tang Hao's.
Tang Hao's frown deepened.
Something is wrong, terribly wrong!
Lin Xuan's reaction was nothing like what a youth facing a powerhouse should exhibit.
What made his heart sink even more was the look in Lin Xuan's eyes—it wasn't the awe one would show an unknown powerhouse, but rather like looking at an ant, an ant that could be crushed at any moment.
Carrying an innate contempt.
Without the slightest hesitation, the moment Tang Hao sensed something was wrong, he decided to act.
spirit power, dark as ink, rapidly gathered in his palm. The surrounding air seemed to be instantly compressed, and a heavy sense of oppression spread out.
But how could Lin Xuan give him a chance to strike?
The instant his words fell, Lin Xuan had already activated the power of "Old Tang" in his mind.
Because he was also afraid that his reaction speed would be too slow, and Tang Hao would strike before he could react, wouldn't that ruin the image he had built up?
In an instant, azure light erupted suddenly in Lin Xuan's eyes, like the ethereal glow in the deep sea, illuminating his pupils.
Everything between heaven and earth seemed to have hit a pause button at this moment: the wind stopped, the leaves halted, and even the light seemed to solidify.
A massive amount of information instantly flooded Lin Xuan's mind. He immediately understood that this was not true time suspension, but an alternative manifestation of the Golden Finger.
Since "Old Tang" had no self-awareness, once activated, it transformed into a one-minute Level Two Divine Rank Power Experience Card.
During this one minute, he could freely use this power. The only potential danger was that using it at full strength might be detected by the God Realm.
The Douluo Continent is currently still under the surveillance of the God Realm. He could flaunt his power freely, but the cost would be premature exposure to the God Realm's view.
Lin Xuan was not yet ready to make contact with the God Realm, as the source of this power was impossible to explain.
If asked about the Origin of the Sea God's power, he certainly couldn't tell the truth.
The moment the Sea God's power was activated, Lin Xuan's thoughts were infinitely stretched. Countless ideas flashed rapidly through his mind, but he ultimately decided to proceed cautiously.
It wouldn't be too late to consider acting without restraint once he truly obtained "Official Status" from the God Realm.
But even using only a fraction of the Sea God's power was more than enough to deal with Tang Hao.
From Tang Hao's perspective, the moment before he was about to strike, Lin Xuan's eyes suddenly erupted with dazzling azure light.
Immediately afterward, an invisible light ring appeared out of thin air, instantly enveloping him.
Only then did he clearly see Lin Xuan slowly raising his hand, but his body couldn't keep up with the speed of his thoughts, making it impossible to react in time.
The spirit power boiling around his body was completely suppressed the moment the light ring enveloped him, like a frozen flood, unable to be mobilized in the slightest.
Furthermore, the Clear Sky Hammer Spirit within his body immediately entered a "shutdown" state, unable to sense even a trace of Aura.
This Clear Sky Douluo, who once dominated the world, had, in a brief instant, been reduced to a Mortal unable to even truss a chicken.
Looking at the blue-gold light flickering in Lin Xuan's eyes, and the golden trident pattern slowly emerging on his forehead, only one thought remained in Tang Hao's mind.
He had kicked an iron plate!
His legs went weak, and he slid directly off the massive boulder, collapsing onto the ground. His former world-dominating Aura vanished completely, replaced only by deep shock and disbelief.
"Heh, Clear Sky Douluo, nothing more than this!"
Lin Xuan glanced at the collapsed Tang Hao, his tone carrying a faint hint of mockery.
But his time was precious, and he had no time to waste on him.
The next second, his figure flashed like Gui Mei, instantly disappearing from the spot.
In the blink of an eye, he reappeared, holding a bewildered girl in his hand—it was Xiao Wu, who had been Cultivating in the dormitory.
The Level Two God Experience Card only lasted a brief minute; he had to utilize every second to the maximum to maximize benefits.
As for Tang Hao, he didn't have time to deal with him for now.
The most crucial thing right now was to resolve the issue of Xiao Wu's identity being exposed.
Lin Xuan knew that no matter how the plot changed, as long as Xiao Wu was the Female Lead, her One-Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Beast identity would always be exposed due to various accidents.
Even with the Yearning Heartbroken Red temporarily concealing it, it was ultimately not a long-term solution, and flaws would appear sooner or later.
But for Lin Xuan, who possessed the Level Two God Experience Card, this was hardly a difficult problem.
Concealing an Aura, which was as difficult as ascending to heaven for a Mortal, was merely a trivial effort in the face of Divine power.
Xiao Wu was currently in a state of confusion, only feeling a force suddenly grab her. Her vision blurred, and the surrounding environment completely changed.
She subconsciously thought her identity was exposed, her heart tightened, and she even prepared to self-destruct, determined not to let outsiders seize her power.
But when she clearly saw that the person in front of her was Lin Xuan, her tense nerves instantly relaxed significantly.
However, Lin Xuan at this moment had a faint blue light flickering in his eyes, and an indescribable Aura of majesty enveloped him. Just meeting his gaze made her feel awe, and she subconsciously retracted all her own Aura.
"Don't worry, I won't harm you."
Lin Xuan reached out, gently stroked Xiao Wu's head, his tone gentle, instantly soothing her restless emotions.
"Mhm!"
Xiao Wu, like a startled little rabbit, timidly nodded her head upon feeling the familiar warmth above her, the panic in her eyes slowly receding, leaving only complete trust.
Lin Xuan no longer hesitated, gathering a strand of gentle Seagod's Light on his fingertip, and pointed it directly at the center of Xiao Wu's brow.
The Sea God's power flowed continuously from his fingertip, pouring into Xiao Wu's body.
The moment the Seagod's Light entered Xiao Wu's body, it transformed into countless tiny light spots, beginning to furiously purify the spirit power within her.
Not only the superficial spirit power, but even the One-Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Beast Origin sealed deep within her Soul, slowly shed its beast nature under the illumination of the Seagod's Light, becoming pure and gentle.
Although wrapped in the Seagod's Light, Xiao Wu could clearly perceive the changes happening within her body.
She could feel that the unique Aura belonging to a Spirit Beast was being cleansed and purified bit by bit by a powerful and sacred force.
The purified power became mild and pure, completely devoid of any Spirit Beast characteristics, making it identical to the spirit power of an ordinary human Spirit Master.
Time passed second by second; thirty seconds flew by in an instant.
When Lin Xuan withdrew his finger, the hidden danger within Xiao Wu's body had been completely resolved.
Forget actively exposing it; even if she personally told a Titled Douluo that she was a One-Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Beast who had taken human form, probably no one would believe it.
Xiao Wu's feelings at this moment were extremely complex, joy, fear, and nervousness intertwined, ultimately transforming into profound gratitude.
She looked at Lin Xuan, her eyes sparkling brightly. Thousands of words were stuck in her throat, and she didn't know how to express herself.
"I'm going to retrieve some things. Wait here for me."
Lin Xuan glanced at the remaining twenty-five seconds and spoke quickly.
Before his words finished, he no longer hesitated. A blue light flashed around him, he directly tore open a Spatial Rift, stepped into it, and instantly vanishedChapter 70: The Trial Card Ends
Lin Xuan had already left, leaving behind only a reborn Xiao Wu and Tang Hao, who was immobilized in place by the Unfixed Wind and Waves.
Xiao Wu had no time to spare for Tang Hao, who was sprawled on the ground. At this moment, she was gazing excitedly at her own hands.
She could clearly feel a complete and thorough transformation had occurred throughout her entire body.
The most fatal flaw of a transformed Spirit Beast—that lingering, inescapable Spirit Beast aura—had been completely washed away and vanished without a trace under the influence of Lin Xuan's mysterious power.
Not only that, but the purity of her spirit power had also quietly improved. Her Rank had actually leaped from level 24 to level 25, and even her innate talents for condensing spirit rings and autonomously selecting Spirit Abilities remained perfectly intact.
It could be said that, at this moment, she was relatively safe and no longer needed to be constantly on edge, worrying about human powerhouses seeing through her identity.
The only regret was that her first six spirit rings still needed to be obtained through her own condensation. If she joined a major power, this would easily expose her as abnormal.
"Then I just won't join one!"
Xiao Wu thought silently in her heart. The nerves that had been tense for many years finally completely relaxed, as if a great mountain pressing on her shoulders had suddenly collapsed, leaving her whole body feeling indescribably light and free.
But upon second thought, she couldn't help but worry about Lin Xuan.
How did he know her identity?
And why was he willing to expend such effort to help her?
Xiao Wu was full of doubts, yet she firmly believed from the bottom of her heart that Lin Xuan would never harm her.
"To help me purify my aura, he must have paid a great price..."
Xiao Wu lowered her head, her fingers lightly twisting the hem of her clothes, a complex warmth welling up in her heart.
The issue of a transformed Spirit Beast's aura had always been an age-old problem in the Spirit Beast world. The best solution currently passed down was to rely on rare flowers and exotic herbs to conceal it.
But the preciousness of those rare flowers and exotic herbs even far surpassed that of a One-Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Beast. Carrying them around after transforming was no different from a child walking through a bustling market holding a gold brick, making one even more likely to attract covetous eyes.
And now, Lin Xuan had completely resolved this hidden danger. From now on, no one would be able to detect her true identity through her aura. This favor weighed heavily on Xiao Wu's heart.
Roughly a dozen seconds later, the space before Xiao Wu's eyes suddenly tore apart, and Lin Xuan's figure stepped out from the rift.
With his appearance, the spatial rift healed as if it had never existed, leaving behind only an extremely faint spatial fluctuation in the air.
Tang Hao, off to the side, was already utterly dumbfounded. Tearing space—such a method—he had only seen it on his grandfather, Tang Chen. And when his grandfather had reached that level, he was already a Limit Douluo.
Lin Xuan now... His mind was a chaotic mess, but he vaguely guessed that this definitely wasn't Lin Xuan's own power. It seemed more like borrowed external force. Otherwise, he wouldn't be so urgently racing against the clock.
And judging by Lin Xuan's current appearance, he had clearly finished dealing with urgent matters. Next up to deal with... Tang Hao's pupils abruptly contracted, a chill shooting from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head.
Seeing Lin Xuan return, Xiao Wu wanted to step forward but was stopped by his raised hand.
The trial card had only a dozen or so seconds left. Some things had to be settled quickly and decisively.
Only then did Xiao Wu notice there was a person lying on the ground not far away, actually trapped by a blue-golden ring, unable to move.
"This is...?"
Xiao Wu's eyes widened. She had been to Saint Spirit Village three times but had never seen Tang Hao.
"Tang Hao, Tang San's father. A Rank 94 Titled Douluo of the attack system."
While introducing him to Xiao Wu, Lin Xuan mobilized the remaining Sea God's power to envelop Tang Hao's entire body.
The pressure Tang Hao had brought over the years, and today's attempt to eliminate him—this 'great gift' naturally deserved a proper return.
Not much power remained. He had to completely depose Tang Hao within the time limit. The first step was to strip the six Spirit Bones from his body.
Unlike the gentleness shown to Xiao Wu, Lin Xuan's eyes held not a trace of warmth when dealing with Tang Hao. The Seagod's Light firmly locked Tang Hao in place. He casually snapped his fingers.
The divine might of a deity instantly acted upon Tang Hao. The six Spirit Bones that had long since fused with his flesh and blood began to tremble violently and uncontrollably.
"Ah—!"
Intense pain swept through his entire body like a tidal wave. The agony of forcibly stripping Spirit Bones was comparable to having the bones in one's body pulled out alive.
Even a man of iron like Tang Hao convulsed in pain at this moment, nearly passing out from the agony.
But under the restraint of the Seagod's Light, his consciousness was exceptionally clear. He could only watch helplessly as the Spirit Bones within his body were forcibly stripped away bit by bit. Every inch of skin, every nerve screamed. That kind of pain had long since surpassed what words could describe.
Time was tight. Lin Xuan didn't even give him a moment to catch his breath.
The first snap of the fingers fell, and the Spirit Bones all over his body trembled.
With the second snap of the fingers, the Spirit Bone in Tang Hao's right arm burst out of his body with a *pfft*, dripping with fresh blood as it hovered in the air.
Tang Hao's eyeballs nearly bulged out of their sockets. Guttural cries of pain came from his throat, but he couldn't even utter a complete sentence.
Immediately after, with each passing second, a Spirit Bone flew out of his body. In a mere six seconds, all six Spirit Bones had been stripped, scattered on the ground, emitting residual powerful auras.
Spirit Bones and their host were already symbiotic. Each stripped bone meant a plummet in strength by ten levels.
Having lost all six Spirit Bones, Tang Hao's spirit power Rank had plummeted from level 94 to level 34.
The Sea God's power deliberately maintained his life but kept him conscious in the utmost agony. That taste of a fate worse than death was far more torturous than death itself.
Lin Xuan glanced at the six Spirit Bones on the ground, then shifted his gaze back to Tang Hao.
Level 34 was still too strong.
What he wanted was complete and utter suppression, not leaving any hidden dangers behind—who knew if this former Titled Douluo might unleash Ring Explosion in a desperate situation, dragging down Lin Xuan, who had lost the trial card, to mutual destruction?
To be safe, it was better to abolish both his Spirit and cultivation together.
Lin Xuan pointed with a flick of his finger, a wisp of Sea God's power condensed at his fingertip, accurately aimed at Tang Hao's Dantian and Spirit core.
*Crack—*
A sound as if something had shattered rang out. Tang Hao's spirit power and Clear Sky Hammer Spirit, cultivated over fifty years, completely crumbled and vanished at this moment.
He had completely become a powerless Mortal. The last glimmer of light in his eyes also extinguished.
Then, without giving Tang Hao a chance to react further, he directly placed a hand on Tang Hao's head, forcibly performing a soul search.
With the assistance of divine force, Tang Hao's memories held no secrets whatsoever for Lin Xuan.
In just a few breaths, he had obtained what he wanted.
After finishing all this, Lin Xuan found only two seconds remained on the trial time.
As if guided by some unseen force, his gaze turned towards the direction where Tang San was.
Through the barrier of space, he clearly'saw' the scene inside the infirmary.
Tang San was conversing quietly with Yu Xiaogang. That picture of solicitous concern was a perfect act of 'benevolent teacher and filial disciple.'
But Lin Xuan saw deeper. His vision pierced through Tang San's body, reaching directly into his spiritual sea. Within that Chaos, he captured a trace of dark red energy.
This energy wasn't particularly strong, at most at the peak semi-deity level. It was completely unaware of Lin Xuan's current prying gaze.
But the existence it represented behind it was already beyond doubt.
The next second, a strong sense of weightlessness assailed him. Lin Xuan felt the scene before his eyes rapidly receding. That state of near-omnipotence receded like a tide.
When he stabilized his mind again, what met his eyes was the night sky of Nuoding Academy, sparse with starlight, the evening breeze slightly cool.
Having fallen from the invincible divine altar, Lin Xuan felt somewhat dazed for a moment, his hands and feet feeling a bit uncoordinated.
Xiao Wu, beside him, keenly sensed the change in him.
The blue light in his eyes had faded, and that awe-inspiring, majestic aura surrounding him had also vanished without a trace. He seemed to have returned to the familiar Lin Xuan.
But even so, Xiao Wu still felt somewhat hesitant to approach, her heart inexplicably feeling a bit guilty. In those short few dozen seconds just now, the power and decisiveness Lin Xuan had displayed had already carved a deep mark in her heart.
Facing Lin Xuan at this moment, Xiao Wu always felt a bit uneasy
Looking at Lin Xuan standing before her, Xiao Wu knew he had helped her resolve a major trouble, but she still felt a bit at a loss.
After all, she had hidden her identity for so long; surely he wouldn't hate her for it?
Xiao Wu thought guiltily.
But since he stepped in to help me solve the problem, he shouldn't be angry with me, right?
Besides, using that kind of power must not be easy.
Thinking of this, Xiao Wu quickly raised her lowered head to look at Lin Xuan, just as his eyes returned to normal and met hers.
Xiao Wu's pupils dilated slightly.
"You're back to normal!?"
For some reason, Xiao Wu felt that the normal Lin Xuan was a bit more approachable.
Or rather, Lin Xuan in his blue-eyed state was far too majestic; although still kind, he felt somewhat unattainable.
But now, even though she wanted to step forward and ask, she didn't quite dare.
"Yeah. What, I helped you so much and you won't even kowtow to thank me?"
A smile appeared at the corner of Lin Xuan's mouth.
"In your dreams! In all her life, Sister Xiao Wu has never kowtowed to anyone!"
Xiao Wu retorted, tilting her head back proudly.
In the next second, she dazed for a moment, feeling that familiar sense of closeness had returned to normal.
The tenderness in her large eyes grew even stronger.
"Um, are you okay?"
Xiao Wu turned her face away, feeling a bit embarrassed to look at Lin Xuan, and asked somewhat awkwardly.
Mainly because Lin Xuan didn't look like he had any major issues.
If Lin Xuan's face were pale or something right now, Xiao Wu would definitely be more anxious than anyone.
"I'm fine, I just used up one of my life-saving trump cards."
Lin Xuan said nonchalantly.
This trump card wasn't actually a waste.
First, by crippling Tang Hao, he no longer needed to deliberately suppress himself within Nuoding City from now on.
Then, he helped Xiao Wu purify the spirit power in her body, avoiding the risk of her being exposed in the future.
And then, he took a trip to the Sun Moon Continent.
The current spirit tool technology on the Douluo Continent had declined precipitously.
Aside from some small civilian spirit tools still being produced, the manufacturing methods for other types of spirit tools could be said to have been completely buried in history.
On the Sun Moon Continent, however, what was circulating was exactly the opposite.
They were still researching spirit tools extensively.
So, their spirit tool expertise was very comprehensive.
Within those dozen or so seconds, Lin Xuan had traveled to the Sun Moon Continent.
He then directly targeted the strongest soul engineer there, slapped him, snatched his storage soul tool, and then went to a soul tool academy to completely empty out their library.
This could be considered filling the gaps in his own knowledge of spirit tools.
With these things, he could teach himself spirit tool technology.
Plus, with the collection from the strongest soul engineer, he basically didn't need to worry about his safety until he encountered a Titled Douluo.
Even if he did, he could probably hold out for a while.
With Tang Wulin sharing forging techniques and himself researching spirit tool knowledge, wouldn't things like Battle Armor be easy as pie?
After all, the core technology of Battle Armor had never been Spirit Tool Array Patterns, but Spirit Metal.
It was just a pity time didn't allow it, otherwise he would have prepared to snatch some rare metals as well.
But it was fine; the space inside that Class 9 soul engineer's storage soul tool was large enough, and it contained quite a lot of rare metals.
At the very least, it was definitely enough to support his short-term research.
At the same time, there was the memory obtained through Soul Search at the end; because time was too pressing, Lin Xuan didn't have time to do much, only finding the cultivation methods for Ring Explosion and the complete Chaotic Cloak from Tang Hao's memories.
Finally, he investigated Tang San.
Although the power within Tang San wasn't as strong as the possession effect brought by his Golden Finger, it acted like an anchor, capable of connecting to the Asura God at any time.
If he were to act against Tang San, daily suppression would certainly be no problem, but if it involved his life, it would likely draw the attention of the Asura God.
During that one-minute Golden Finger experience, Lin Xuan did as much as he possibly could, so it wasn't a waste.
Hearing Lin Xuan say he had used up a life-saving trump card, a flash of emotion crossed Xiao Wu's eyes.
After all, in her view, if it weren't for her, Lin Xuan wouldn't have used this so-called trump card.
"Alright, don't look at me like that. I still have two more such trump cards. This time it was because Tang Hao wanted to kill me, so I had to use it out of necessity; it doesn't have much to do with you."
Seeing Xiao Wu like this, Lin Xuan felt he couldn't handle it and quickly pressed her head down.
It could be considered giving Xiao Wu a sense of reassurance.
"Tang Hao?"
Only then did Xiao Wu recall that Lin Xuan had indeed said those words—Tang San's father, a rank ninety-four Titled Douluo.
Xiao Wu's eyes widened.
Previously, she had only heard Tang Hao's screams and had almost forgotten to be shocked.
In other words, she had been discovered by Tang Hao from the very beginning!
And she had happily followed Lin Xuan right under his nose three whole times?
At this moment, the instant the Seagod's Light disappeared, Tang Hao had fainted due to the mental breakdown caused by the pain, his whole body collapsed on the ground like a pile of rotten meat.
Truly a Silly Rabbit; her reaction time was far too long.
"He has no interest in the current you.
According to his plan, you could live until Tang San could withstand a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring. If my appearance hadn't blocked Tang San's path this time, he wouldn't have gone as far as to move against me.
And the subsequent series of events wouldn't have been triggered."
Lin Xuan said, gently patting Xiao Wu's head.
"What... what exactly is going on?"
Xiao Wu felt her head spinning.
She felt that Lin Xuan had many secrets and knew many things.
But she didn't know if she should ask.
"Don't worry, I have no ill will toward you. It's just that there are some things I don't know how to explain, so I won't say them. You just need to know that from now on, you are completely safe."
Lin Xuan continued rubbing her head like a dog's.
"Hmph, bad guy!"
Seeing Lin Xuan intended to be cryptic, Xiao Wu turned her head and gave a soft snort.
But feeling the warmth from the top of her head, she finally couldn't help but throw herself directly into Lin Xuan's arms.
Probably no one but Lin Xuan could understand her lingering fear.
After Xiao Wu came to the human World, her biggest worry was encountering human powerhouses; for this reason, she had specifically chosen a very backward place to enter.
But who would have thought she was targeted almost as soon as she arrived?
And they had been plotting ten or twenty years into the future.
If it weren't for Lin Xuan, she might really have been killed by Tang San one day to produce a spirit ring and Spirit Bone, right?"
At the thought of that possibility, Xiao Wu's body couldn't help but tremble.
"Thank you!"
Xiao Wu lowered her head and whispered softly.
"And yet you're still unwilling to call me Boss?"
Lin Xuan said with a chuckle.
Ever since she heard about Lin Xuan's birthday from Old Jack, Xiao Wu had instantly become assertive.
Calculating based on the time Xiao Wu took human form, she really was a few months older than Lin Xuan.
Since then, the word "Boss" was rarely heard from Xiao Wu's mouth.
"You—I'll pummel you!"
Xiao Wu was exasperated, but in the end, she only gently bumped her head against Lin Xuan's chest twice.
"Hahaha!"
After some fooling around, Xiao Wu finally regained her composure and recovered from the fear of the Titled Douluo.
"Brother Xuan, how do you plan to deal with him?"
After their playfulness, Xiao Wu finally turned her attention to Tang Hao, who was slumped on the ground.
A cold light flickered in her eyes; he actually dared to move against Lin Xuan.
One must know that Lin Xuan was now her closest person; anyone who dared to touch him must die!
After a bit of bargaining, Xiao Wu ultimately ended up as the younger sibling.
"He, naturally, must be killed, but before that, I have to squeeze out every last bit of his value.
Besides, if I don't torture him a bit, wouldn't the years I spent living in fear have been for nothing?"
Lin Xuan said through gritted teeth.
To say he hated Tang San, there really wasn't much, because Tang San posed no threat to him.
But toward people like Tang Hao and Flender, who had threatened his life, his hatred was bone-deep.
Even killing them all wouldn't be enough to appease the anger in his heartChapter 72: Blue Silver Emperor, Connected to the Bluetooth Network?
Without the hidden threat of Tang Hao, Lin Xuan's development in Nuoding City could be said to be completely liberated.
As for whether Yu Xiaogang would seek outside help?
As long as they still suspected that Lin Xuan had a "backer" behind him, they would absolutely not dare to make a move.
Besides, what outside help could the current Yu Xiaogang even find?
At most, it would just be Flender.
Liu Erlong?
Bibi Dong?
As a man who would give up everything for his dignity, would he cast aside his pride to go beg them?
In any case, if it were Lin Xuan himself, he wouldn't be able to do it.
Meeting an ex-girlfriend when one is at their most pathetic state, one would hide away rather than shamelessly approaching to beg for help.
As for Flender, he was actually quite looking forward to his arrival now.
If it were before, he wouldn't have been at ease, but ever since he snatched that Rank Nine storage spirit tool, Lin Xuan's confidence had increased immensely.
The spirit tools inside weren't exactly piled up like a mountain, but there were about a thousand of them.
Once he finished reading those books about spirit tools, he didn't believe he wouldn't be able to find a few Rank Seven or Eight defensive spirit tools.
As for the others, never mind Rank Nine fixed-mount spirit tools, there should at least be some Rank Eight ones, right?
With these things in hand, if Flender didn't come looking for trouble with Lin Xuan, Lin Xuan would go looking for him.
"By the way, Brother Xuan, what do you plan to do with these Spirit Bones?"
Xiao Wu looked down at the Spirit Bones scattered all over the ground and asked.
?
Lin Xuan looked at these six Spirit Bones and raised an eyebrow slightly; not a single one of these six Spirit Bones was below the fifty-thousand-year level, and the two with the strongest auras even reached around seventy to eighty thousand years.
No wonder Tang Hao was so strong; he wasn't blown to death even after detonating nine rings simultaneously, all thanks to this set of equipment.
However, these Spirit Bones had all been absorbed by Tang Hao. Never mind that they were already used; even if they hadn't been absorbed, Lin Xuan wouldn't have thought much of these Spirit Bones.
"Do you want them? If you do, they're yours!"
Lin Xuan said while looking at Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu's early spirit ring acquisition mainly relied on self-condensation, which depended on consuming her spirit ring Origin to condense them. The age of the spirit ring was determined by her body's endurance limit.
The stronger the body, the stronger the spirit ring she could condense. After absorbing these Spirit Bones, perhaps she could consume the Spirit Beast Origin within her body even faster.
Although he didn't quite understand it, Xiao Wu ultimately chose to follow the attack system.
Her second spirit ring was still a condensed Charm spirit ring.
However, Lin Xuan didn't think there was anything wrong with doing so.
The first few spirit rings should originally be chosen for their hundred-percent boosts and specific traits.
One of Xiao Wu's abilities increased her attributes as her Rank rose, and the other added control—the stronger her mental force, the stronger the control. Both were very good Spirit Ability additions.
As long as she wasn't fighting too many levels above her own, the enemy would basically lose their combat capability after this combo.
In the original story, she only suffered a loss due to mental suppression when facing Zhao Wuji; in other aspects, Xiao Wu's set of Spirit Abilities could basically resolve an opponent in a very short time.
As for flaws?
Lin Xuan felt there was no need to be too demanding; no one is perfect, right?
If you can't win, can't you still run?
A rabbit's speed is certainly not slow!
Lin Xuan himself didn't have much interest in Spirit Bones, but if possible, he would rather collect Spirit Bones provided entirely by plants.
As for gathering a full set of hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bones for Xiao Wu?
Never mind whether Lin Xuan was willing or not, even Xiao Wu probably wouldn't agree to it.
"Brother Xuan, you don't need them?"
Xiao Wu looked at Lin Xuan. Clearly Lin Xuan's cultivation was the weakest and his talent the worst, so why wouldn't he absorb these Spirit Bones?
Now that her spirit power had been purified, she could actually absorb Spirit Bones ahead of time.
"These Spirit Bones are useless to me and I don't need them. If you can absorb them, you can take them all. "
"Besides, do you really think this is all my talent amounts to?"
"My true talent hasn't been shown yet. You'll understand in the future."
Lin Xuan roughly rubbed her head.
"Alright, thank you Brother Xuan!"
Xiao Wu knew Lin Xuan had secrets, but she didn't ask. Since Lin Xuan didn't need them, she really would keep them for herself.
After saying that, Xiao Wu happily ran off to pick up the Spirit Bones.
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan went over to Tang Hao's side and began searching him.
It had to be said that Tang Hao was truly filthy; the smell of alcohol mixed with various strange odors was indeed an eyesore.
In the end, he simply released Little Golden Scale.
After all, it could be considered a professional at searching bodies.
Before long, Golden Scale swam back toward Lin Xuan with a pitch-black round medallion in its mouth.
This was the only thing on Tang Hao's person that looked valuable.
Lin Xuan reached out to take it, first using some old clothes to wipe it hard before handling it.
"Brother Xuan, what is this thing?"
"Is it a Spirit Beast you're raising?"
Xiao Wu's eyes lit up when she saw Golden Scale.
Although snakes were technically a rabbit's natural enemy, she wasn't afraid of them; on the contrary, she quite liked them. They even had a three-hundred-meter-long Sky Azure Bull Python at home.
"Not exactly, it is my Spirit Soul."
"Spirit Soul? What's that?"
Several large question marks flashed through Xiao Wu's mind.
Lin Xuan thought for a moment and briefly explained what a Spirit Soul was to Xiao Wu, which immediately stunned her.
However, he also explained that he hadn't researched this Spirit Soul himself and its Origins could not be disclosed.
Hearing this, Xiao Wu instantly filled in the gaps with a long story, thinking it might be related to Brother Xuan's trump cards and was indeed unsuitable for outside disclosure.
But after learning that Golden Scale could be considered a semi-Spirit Beast and could grow along with Lin Xuan, Xiao Wu liked Golden Scale even more.
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan finally rescued the entire "contaminated" storage soul tool.
A blue crystal was embedded in the dark blue waist token; who knew how many hardships it had gone through to turn pitch black.
Probing with his mental force, Lin Xuan's attention was instantly drawn to two items inside.
With a slightly strange expression, Lin Xuan waved his hand, and two streaks of light flew out from Tang Hao's spirit tool.
The first to land was a huge iron box filled to the brim with soil, and planted in the soil was a swaying Blue Silver Grass.
However, from the roots to the leaves, every part of this Blue Silver Grass had golden patterns spreading across it, exquisite as a work of art.
The moment this Blue Silver Grass appeared, all the Blue Silver Grass within a hundred-meter radius bowed their bodies slightly toward it.
Even Lin Xuan felt some influence, as a sense of affinity originating from his Spirit arose in his heart.
From this, it could be seen that even a fallen and Reborn Blue Silver Emperor was still the Blue Silver Emperor; its status was truly high.
Unaffected by the influence brought by his Spirit, Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly as he considered how exactly to deal with this Blue Silver Emperor.
Should he keep it or kill it along with Tang Hao?
If Lin Xuan remembered correctly, Ah Yin's Soul was not within Tang Hao's spirit ring, but hidden within her original body.
The other item was a huge lead box.
With these two items placed together, Lin Xuan would have to be a fool not to figure out what they were.
But why would these two things be carried on Tang Hao's person?
Countless possibilities flashed through Lin Xuan's mind, and in the end, he mostly guessed correctly.
It should be related to him!
This Tang Hao... Lin Xuan glanced at the fallen Tang Hao and didn't know what to say.
Turning back to look at the Blue Silver Emperor, Ah Yin, Lin Xuan finally reached out his hand tentatively.
As Lin Xuan's finger approached, the Blue Silver Emperor, Ah Yin, actually made a response; the leaves moved toward Lin Xuan's finger as if they had a consciousness of their own.
Finally, they made contact.
Instantly, the Blue Silver Emperor's leaves wrapped around Lin Xuan's finger like soft silk.
Then, Lin Xuan's Blue Silver Perception was passively activated, and he felt his vision blur as he was connected into an azure WorldChapter 73: Scheming, Tang San ~ Tang Chuan
The abrupt spatial shift did not throw Lin Xuan into a panic.
He understood that panic solved nothing, and moreover, this was something he had deliberately engineered. He simply hadn't expected Tang Hao to be carrying Ah Yin on his person, which ended up saving him a lot of time.
More importantly, he could clearly control his own body and Mental World, with no signs of being invaded or manipulated.
This sensation was peculiar, as if his consciousness had constructed a private local network, and another consciousness, like a device connecting via Bluetooth, had successfully accessed this exclusive space.
The surroundings were a pure azure blue, not emptiness, but the perceived range of his Blue Silver Domain, which he had actively shielded from external imagery, thus appearing vast and boundless.
"Child, is that you?"
Just as this special connection was established, a gentle and soft woman's voice sounded by Lin Xuan's ear.
That voice was interwoven with the excitement of anticipation, the nervousness of meeting, and a hint of trepidation at the fear of mistaking someone else. Like a stone dropped into still water, it sent ripples spreading through this silent space.
"Who are you?"
Although he had long since deduced the other party's identity through various clues, Lin Xuan was in no hurry to expose it.
He wanted to probe Ah Yin further, to see just how much power this remnant consciousness of the One-Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor still concealed.
With Lin Xuan's response, specks of blue-gold light materialized out of thin air, like myriad stars falling into this azure space.
The light points gradually gathered and coalesced, finally taking the form of a woman with a graceful figure.
She had long, deep-sea-blue hair that cascaded over her shoulders, a gentle and beautiful countenance, and a faint trace of maternal kindness between her brows. Strangely, her features bore a vague resemblance to Lin Xuan's own appearance.
"Child, it's me, I'm your mother!"
Ah Yin's gaze instantly locked onto Lin Xuan, her eyes bursting with fervent light. Without waiting for his reaction, she took a step forward and tightly embraced him.
The moment their skin touched, a sense of affinity originating from the depths of his Bloodline suddenly intensified, becoming stronger than before.
Ah Yin's embrace was soft and warm, like the gentlest sunlight of spring, or a melting stream, slowly washing over Lin Xuan's mind, bringing an unprecedented sense of peace.
It was a maternal love so pure it contained no Impurities, utterly devoid of any ulterior motive, filled only with cherishment and concern.
Lin Xuan's body stiffened subconsciously; he had never experienced such a feeling before.
It was unfamiliar, yet carried a profound sense of familiarity from the depths of his Soul, as if a long-dormant corner had been gently stirred by this sudden warmth, sending out subtle ripples.
Since his Transmigration, he had been alone and helpless, and even before crossing over, he had never felt such a clear Bloodline bond.
He knew why Ah Yin was mistaken.
His Blue Silver Grass Spirit carried Tang Wulin's template, inherently sharing the same origin of Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline as Ah Yin.
Coupled with his handsome looks and that pure Blue Silver aura, as long as he didn't actively deny it, Ah Yin would have no way of distinguishing him from Tang San.
Lin Xuan had to admit, this feeling of being wholeheartedly cared for was very warm, yet it also kept him highly alert.
All of Ah Yin's feelings for him were built upon the mistaken belief that "he is Tang San."
If he indulged in this false familial affection and allowed Ah Yin to survive, that would be true foolishness.
If she were merely a newly sprouted Blue Silver Grass without intelligence, perhaps it could be considered differently.
But she was Tang Hao's wife, Tang San's mother, the "enemy" he must contend with in his plans.
This misplaced affection was doomed from the start to be short-lived.
"Child, I know you have many doubts, don't worry, I'll tell you all about these things later!"
Ah Yin gently patted Lin Xuan's back, her voice so tender it could drip water, the love in her eyes almost overflowing. She genuinely regarded him as her long-lost child.
In her view, the Blue Silver Emperor aura emanating from Lin Xuan could never be faked. It was of the same origin as hers, pure and noble.
Although he hadn't fully Awakened into the Blue Silver Emperor yet, the aura couldn't lie.
Moreover, he could even manifest a Pseudo-Blue Silver Domain and establish such a deep Soul connection with her—who else could it be but her child?
Ah Yin's judgment was flawless within her own cognitive logic.
But the actual situation had long since exceeded her imagination, belonging to two completely different dimensions.
In the original story, even after Tang San Awakened the Blue Silver Emperor, he never entered such a state of consciousness connection.
Lin Xuan speculated that this might be because Tang Wulin's Blue Silver Grass Bloodline level was sufficiently high. After all, it was a Bloodline that had undergone the path to godhood. Now it seemed more like his high-tier Bloodline was downwardly compatible with Ah Yin's remnant consciousness.
Ah Yin's excitement was indescribable.
Since her remnant consciousness was trapped within the seed after her sacrifice, forced to regrow, she had been completely isolated from the outside World.
She couldn't hear any sounds, couldn't see any sights. The only thing she could perceive was the faint, familiar aura when Tang Hao drew near.
The rest of the time was endless darkness and silence, more despairing than being locked in a pitch-black room.
Now, Lin Xuan's appearance not only allowed her to connect with the "outside World" but also let her see the child she had been thinking of day and night.
This surprise was like a thunderclap, exploding in her long-silent mind. Her heart and eyes were now filled with the desire to have a good talk with her child, to ask how he had been all these years, if he had suffered any wrongs.
Lin Xuan forcibly suppressed the strange fluctuations in his heart, his mind quickly regaining its coolness.
He couldn't be swayed by this sudden tenderness; he had to stick to his original purpose.
Relying on powerful willpower, he forcefully resisted the affinity pull transmitted by his Spirit and gently pushed away from Ah Yin's embrace.
"You might have mistaken me for someone else. I am not your child."
Lin Xuan rapidly calculated various response strategies and ultimately decided to take the opposite approach.
The more certain Ah Yin was, the more resolutely he would deny it, thereby disrupting her judgment, making her enter a state of self-justification. Only then could he proceed with his next scheme.
"Xiao Chuan, I really am your mother!"
Seeing Lin Xuan's resolute attitude, Ah Yin's heart felt as if it had been brutally wrenched, the pain intense.
She had placed infinite hopes on her child, even giving him the name "Chuan," derived from the highest Profound Truth of the Blue Silver Domain, "All Rivers Run into the Sea," harboring her hopes for the child to embrace all things and thrive.
But now, with such a strong Spirit resonance, her child was so resistant to acknowledging her. This contrast made her eyes instantly redden, and a barely perceptible sob tinged her voice.
'Xiao Chuan? So Tang Chuan is his real name!'
Lin Xuan's mouth twitched violently, and understanding dawned upon him instantly.
So that's how Tang San got his somewhat awkward name.
Some had previously speculated if there was some third party involved. Now it seemed clear that Tang Hao had mistakenly remembered the "Chuan" character left by Ah Yin as "San."
"First, I am not your child. I have never had a mother like you. Second, my name is Lin Xuan, not Xiao Chuan."
Lin Xuan took two steps back, putting distance between himself and Ah Yin.
With this spatial separation, the sense of affinity transmitted by his Spirit indeed weakened somewhat, making his train of thought clearer.
"Impossible, you are my child!"
The sorrow in Ah Yin's eyes was hard to conceal, yet her tone remained firm.
Looking at the Blue Silver Emperor aura emanating from Lin Xuan, identical to her own, she simply couldn't believe she could be mistaken.
Suddenly, the scene from before her sacrifice flashed in her mind—Tang Hao was being besieged by three Titled Douluo from the Spirit Hall at that time. Even though her sacrifice allowed Tang Hao to Breakthrough to the Titled Douluo Realm, how could he have escaped unscathed against the combined assault of three powerhouses of the same level?
A thought naturally surfaced:
Tang Hao must have hidden their young child in a safe place to protect him, then lured the pursuers away alone.
And her child was most likely adopted by kind-hearted people, raised calling others mom and dad, having long forgotten his true origins.
At this thought, Ah Yin could no longer control her tears. They streamed down her cheeks, falling into the Void Realm and dissipating into specks of blue light.
Her heart ached for the loneliness her child must have endured all these years, and she blamed herself even more for not being able to stay by his side.
Watching Ah Yin immerse herself in her self-constructed "century-spanning tragic drama," moved by her own imagination, the corner of Lin Xuan's mouth twitched even more violently.
This scene made it seem as if he were some heartless, unforgivable villain who refused to acknowledge his own mother, leaving him somewhat amused and exasperated.
"Child, I really am your mother, the former One-Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Beast, Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin."
Ah Yin wiped away her tears, took a deep breath, and as quickly as possible, told Lin Xuan her identity, her past love with Tang Hao, being hunted by the Spirit Hall and her sacrifice, along with her speculation about how her child became lost. Her tone was earnest, her eyes full of hope that he would believe her.
Lin Xuan's face appropriately showed a look of shock, as if hearing such a bizarre past for the first time, while his heart remained utterly calm.
It was indeed no different from the plot he knew.
And there was no damned conspiracy between Tang Hao and Ah Yin, because Tang Hao's cultivation back then was only level 87, clearly still some distance from level 90.
In the end, it was Ah Yin's sacrifice, forcibly infusing spirit power into Tang Hao, that allowed him to Breakthrough to Titled Douluo.
"Child, our Spirits share the same root, our Bloodlines are connected. You cannot fail to sense this bond."
Ah Yin gazed gently at Lin Xuan, her eyes full of certainty.
"I don't know if what you say is true or false, but this is indeed the first time I've seen you."
Seeing that Ah Yin had already "sorted out" everything so clearly, Lin Xuan stopped blocking the external imagery.
With a thought, the perception of the Blue Silver Domain, which had been sealed off, began to gradually reveal the scenery of the outside World.
In the azure space, fluctuating streams of light and shadow appeared, like an unfolding vivid scroll, presenting everything outside before Ah Yin's eyes.
Ah Yin's eyes were filled with anticipation. It had been far too long since she had seen the outside World; even her breathing involuntarily quickened slightly.
However, as the light and shadows in the space gradually clarified and the external scene was fully displayed, Ah Yin's gaze suddenly froze. The anticipation on her face was instantly replaced by an expression of disbelief and shock.
In that familiar patch of grass, a disheveled, destitute figure lay collapsed on the ground, clothes in tatters, aura weak—it was Tang Hao, the one she had been thinking of day and nightChapter 74: Ah Yin's Sacrifice
In the consciousness space of the Blue Silver Domain, light and shadow intertwined like dreamlike bubbles.
Ah Yin's figure was kneeling among the verdant Blue Silver Grass, her plain white dress spread out, blending seamlessly with the surrounding flora.
Over the years, she had been trapped within the original body of the Blue Silver Emperor, completely isolated from the outside World. The World around her held nothing but endless silence; only when Tang Hao approached would a faint sense of closeness emanate from the depths of her Soul.
However, that perception was too vague, and she never knew what Tang Hao had truly experienced during all these years.
Until this moment, when that disheveled and dejected figure appeared in her field of vision.
His clothes were ragged and stained, his hair was as scattered as withered grass, and his face was covered in the weathering of hardship and exhaustion. He had long since lost the majestic air of the Titled Douluo who once shook the World.
But even though he looked like a completely different person, Ah Yin recognized him at a single glance.
It was a bond carved into the depths of her Soul, one that could not be erased no matter how much time ravaged it.
"Brother Hao! Brother Hao, what's wrong with you?"
She rushed forward urgently, her knees striking the Blue Silver Grass on the ground heavily, ignoring the pain as she tried to touch his body.
But as her fingertips reached out, they passed straight through Tang Hao's body as if through a phantom, unable to capture even a hint of sensation.
Refusing to give up, she reached out again and again, only to come up empty each time. That illusory barrier was like an invisible wall, completely separating her from the person she thought of day and night.
This place was, after all, only a reflection of the outside World—a projected World of consciousness relying on the Blue Silver Grass. She was merely a remnant Soul imprint; how could she truly touch the real Tang Hao?
"He... what exactly happened to him? Xiao Chuan, what happened to your father?"
Failing several times in a row caused Ah Yin's eyes to redden. She turned to look at Lin Xuan beside her, her voice full of urgency and helplessness, her body even trembling slightly.
"First of all, he is not my father."
Lin Xuan rolled his eyes, secretly grumbling in his heart.
If he really had a father like Tang Hao, the first thing he would do on his path to growth would probably be to deal with this irresponsible "father."
Only a foolishly filial guy like Tang San would always follow Tang Hao's every word and give him his all.
Judging solely by that father-son bond, one couldn't find any fault with it, but if it were him, he could absolutely never accept such a father.
In this regard, he had to admit that Tang San was stronger than him.
Ah Yin did not argue, assuming he was just having a small tantrum because it was difficult to accept his Origins all at once.
Once they spent more time together in the future, he would eventually understand who the relatives were that truly loved and missed him.
She sighed softly, her gaze falling back onto Tang Hao's figure, which was devoid of Life Qi, her eyes filled with heartache.
"Also, when I found him, he was already in this state."
Lin Xuan shook his head, the lie coming to him effortlessly without a single flaw visible on his face.
He didn't feel there was anything wrong with scheming against Ah Yin; their positions were different, and he also needed Ah Yin's power to provide cover for himself.
Otherwise, his spirit rings would become his greatest death warrant in the future.
"This Blue Silver Grass of yours was placed right beside him. I felt a strange sense of closeness to it, so I reached out and touched it. Who knew it would trigger this consciousness space and turn things into how they are now?"
Anyway, even if he told the truth—that Tang Hao had been beaten by him—Ah Yin likely wouldn't believe it. She might even think he was blinded by hatred.
Instead of wasting breath explaining, it was better to find a decent excuse to save himself the trouble.
"Brother Hao, why are you so foolish..."
Upon hearing this, Ah Yin's mind instantly filled in a poignant and beautiful backstory.
Nine years ago, in order to lead away the pursuers from Spirit Hall, Tang Hao resolutely left behind his young child to face the encirclement of three Titled Douluo alone.
The child was adopted by kind people and grew up in ignorance.
Meanwhile, Tang Hao had gone through untold hardships to escape the pursuers, but his lamp was already running dry. All these years, he had lived under an assumed name, silently guarding the child from the shadows, never daring to rashly acknowledge him.
Now, his internal injuries had likely flared up completely. He must have exhausted his last bit of strength to draw the child to him, but he fainted before the child could get close... Thinking of this, she was once again moved to tears by her own speculation. Tears welled up and slid down her cheeks, dripping onto the Blue Silver Grass beneath her and leaving faint wet marks.
"Child, now only you can save him."
Ah Yin gazed at Tang Hao's figure with eyes full of longing and reluctance, then turned to Lin Xuan. Her tone instantly became incredibly serious, carrying an unquestionable determination.
Lin Xuan's eyes couldn't help but light up when he heard this—the main event had finally arrived.
This moment was exactly what he wanted.
"Putting aside whether I'm willing to save him or not, as you said, he is a powerhouse at the Titled Douluo level. I am just a minor Spirit Master with low spirit power; how could I possibly save such a great figure?"
He frowned as if in a difficult position, his tone carrying a perfectly measured amount of doubt.
"No, child, you can. Only you can."
Ah Yin took a deep look at Tang Hao, slowly stood up, and let her gentle gaze fall upon Lin Xuan. That look was filled with maternal love, so warm it could almost melt a person.
"Although you are unwilling to admit it now, your Spirit cannot lie.
The Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline flows within you. You are my child, and he is indeed your father.
No matter what, you must save him."
Lin Xuan did not speak, merely looking at her quietly with a calm expression, as if tacitly accepting her statement.
He was waiting—waiting for her to reveal that crucial piece of information.
"You have already preliminary awakened some of the power of the Blue Silver Domain, but that is not enough to save Brother Hao."
Ah Yin explained slowly, her voice soft yet clear.
"Next, I will begin the Sacrifice Ritual. I will sacrifice myself for you to completely activate the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline within your body and allow you to master the complete Blue Silver Domain.
Within the Domain, there is a move called 'All Rivers Run into the Sea.' This is not only the Origin of your name but also an extremely powerful healing Spirit Ability.
It can extract the energy of all Blue Silver Grass within the Domain's range and convert it into pure life force, spirit power, and even mental force.
I need you to use this power to save him."
As she spoke, she looked back at Tang Hao's figure once more, the reluctance in her eyes almost overflowing.
But she knew this was the only way she could think of to save Tang Hao. For him, she was willing to give up everything.
Lin Xuan still said nothing, just staring at her fixedly, taking in every flicker of emotion on her face.
She was indeed an excellent woman, but unfortunately, they stood on different sides.
Ah Yin thought he was reluctant to let her go, reluctant to lose this newly established mother-son bond. She smiled gently, her tone carrying a hint of relief and resolve.
"Don't worry. The characteristic of the Blue Silver Emperor is to be endless. Even if I am gone, I will only turn back into a seed and sleep in the soil, waiting for the chance to grow again."
Although she spoke lightly, as if it were only a brief parting, Lin Xuan caught a glimpse of hidden bitterness at the corner of her mouth.
He knew clearly in his heart that the price Ah Yin would pay to help him completely awaken the Blue Silver Domain could not possibly be that simple.
The so-called "turning back into a seed" was merely a consoling remark.
"Don't worry about me, child. We will eventually meet again."
Ah Yin smiled, a smile hiding an un-dissolvable bitterness, yet she still resolutely made her decision.
She stepped forward gently and took Lin Xuan into her arms once more. This time, Lin Xuan did not dodge, allowing her warm embrace to envelop him.
Soft Beige Flames gradually ignited around Ah Yin. The flames were not hot; instead, they carried a gentle energy that slowly shrouded the two of them.
This was her final resort and the most cruel Sacrifice Ritual—using her own Soul as a guide and burning all of her Life Origin to sacrifice everything to Lin Xuan, condensing a spirit ring for him that carried full Domain abilities.
In doing so, this remnant Soul imprint of hers would completely dissipate. Even if a seed truly remained, it would no longer be the "Ah Yin" of the past.
"Child, promise me, live well."
Ah Yin's gentle voice rang in Lin Xuan's ear, carrying the purest and most sincere expectations a parent has for a child, without any Impurities.
A strange emotion suddenly flickered through Lin Xuan's heart.
If she knew that the person she was sacrificing everything for was not her biological son at all...
And that her true son's body had long since been replaced by another Soul, how would she react?
Forget it, better not to make things difficult for her anymore.
Since she was about to disappear from this World anyway, let her depart with this beautiful hope.
Ah Yin's original body had only grown for nine years, and its cultivation age was only nine hundred years. It was far from reaching the standard for sacrifice, and it was even more impossible to condense a spirit ring with a Domain.
But as it happened, the "connection" Lin Xuan had established with the Blue Silver Emperor's original body earlier gave her the opportunity to transfer energy and complete the sacrifice.
And the source of this connection was merely a means Lin Xuan had laid out to obtain the power of the Blue Silver Emperor.
After discovering that Blue Silver Perception could connect to Blue Silver Grass—even Tang San's Spirit—Lin Xuan had this idea.
The reason he didn't kill Tang Hao before was also because he thought of bringing the heavily injured and dying Tang Hao before Ah Yin to put on a self-injury ruse, wanting to see if Ah Yin had the ability to let him obtain the Blue Silver Domain ability early.
If it didn't work, he estimated he would have to hide away somewhere until he obtained enough power to protect himself.
Otherwise, with his constantly changing spirit ring colors, probably even a pig could see there was a problem.
What Lin Xuan hadn't expected was that Tang Hao would actually carry Ah Yin with him, which instead allowed his plan to transition smoothly.
Ah Yin was indeed a good wife. To save Tang Hao, she was willing to give everything, even if it was her first sacrifice, even if it meant total annihilation.
"Xiao Chuan, this spirit ring will stay with you just like me. It will accompany you as you grow, witness everything in the World with you, protect you, and guard you. It will never leave you. Mama loves you, son."
In the consciousness space of the Blue Silver Domain, Ah Yin's figure had been completely swallowed by the Beige Flames, her silhouette gradually becoming transparent and blurred within the fire.
At the final moment, she used her last bit of strength to turn and look at the fallen Tang Hao, her eyes full of longing and concern. Then, she transformed into a deep yellow spirit ring, floating slowly within the consciousness space.
As Lin Xuan looked at that spirit ring, it would be a lie to say his heart wasn't touched, but their opposing positions dictated a life-or-death outcome.
At the same time, in the real World, the Blue Silver Emperor's original body wrapped around Lin Xuan's fingertip suddenly erupted with a brilliant yellow light. A circular Sacrifice Field five meters in diameter abruptly expanded, firmly enveloping Lin Xuan and the Blue Silver Emperor's body.
Within the field, countless tiny phantoms of Blue Silver Grass sprouted from the ground, swaying gently around Lin Xuan and emitting a soft glow.
Beside them, Xiao Wu watched with wide eyes, her rabbit ears standing straight up, her large eyes filled with shock and confusion.
"Oh my God, what on earth is happening?"
"Why did this Blue Silver Grass suddenly decide to sacrifice itself?"
"Could it be that after being imprisoned by Tang Hao for so long, it became completely withdrawn and finally couldn't hold on anymore?"
The Sacrifice Ritual of a nine-hundred-year spirit ring did not require much time.
After just a few minutes, the Blue Silver Emperor's original body completely burned away in the yellow light, turning into dots of fluorescence that merged into that deep yellow spirit ring.
The spirit ring trembled slightly in the air before quietly floating above Lin Xuan's head, emitting pure and gentle energy fluctuations.
In the consciousness World, that yellow spirit ring echoed the one in reality. Both descended slowly, accurately fitting onto the Blue Silver Grass Spirit emerging from Lin Xuan's palm.
A surge of spirit power, which was quite The surging for Lin Xuan, instantly flooded into his body, like streams flowing into the sea, circulating rapidly along his Meridians.
However, this spirit power did not directly increase his Rank; instead, it merged into his original spirit power, making it increasingly pure and condensed, and its operation much smoother.
Under the nourishment and activation of Ah Yin's spirit ring, fine Silver Patterns slowly spread from the roots of the Blue Silver Grass in Lin Xuan's palm, extending along the stems to the entirety of the leaves. They shimmered with a gentle and noble luster, as if inlaid with countless tiny silver diamonds.
That deep yellow spirit ring also seemed to have found its ultimate home, steadily settling onto the Blue Silver Grass, perfectly matching the Spirit and emitting the unique pressure belonging to the Blue Silver Emperor.
Lin Xuan could clearly feel the Blue Silver Grass Bloodline within him beginning to evolve frantically under the stimulation.
The complete Blue Silver Domain awakened like a sleeping behemoth, and a powerful force to control all vegetation flowed slowly within his body.
His Spirit state had always been synchronized with Tang Wulin's before, without the slightest change.
But now, with the injection of Ah Yin's Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline, although Lin Xuan's Spirit did not leap to become a Blue Silver Emperor, it had been promoted to a level far exceeding ordinary Blue Silver Grass.
Like a King yet not a King, like an Emperor yet not an Emperor