"Here it is..."
Ah Yin's voice trembled slightly.
"When did such a place come into being in the Star Dou Great Forest?"
As a former Blue Silver Emperor who lived for 100,000 years, she knew every inch of this forest like the back of her hand, yet she had never heard of such a sacred place.
However, she also knew that many secrets were hidden deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, which she was perhaps unable to uncover because her cultivation level was not high enough back then.
"I have been in seclusion here."
Tang Chen's voice was very calm.
This place, naturally, was the system reward he received for checking in, named "Primordial Blue Silver Realm".
He looked at his mother's illusory spirit beside him, a hint of heartache in his eyes.
Ah Yin now is no different from a remnant soul; a gust of wind could blow her away.
All of this is thanks to that man.
Tang Hao!
The mere thought of that name sent a chilling glint of killing intent flashing across Tang Chen's eyes.
He gently took Ah Yin's hand and said softly, "Mother, you have suffered."
"Next, I will reshape your physical body."
As soon as he finished speaking, a vast and boundless life force erupted from Tang Chen's body!
Buzz—!
In an instant, all the Blue Silver Grass in the entire Primordial Blue Silver Realm shone with an unprecedentedly brilliant light.
This life force was so vast and so supreme that it instantly broke through the shackles of the secret realm and swept towards the entire Star Dou Great Forest!
Rumble!
The entire Starry Sky Forest trembled violently at that moment!
...
Starry Sky Forest, Core Area.
That supreme life force came quickly and went quickly.
In just a moment, it vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed.
But the tremor that shook the entire forest plunged all the soul beasts into a deathly silence.
The Beast God Di Tian, suspended in mid-air, suddenly contracted his golden pupils.
He turned his head sharply, looking in the direction from which the aura was coming, his eyes filled with horror.
"This is..."
"What terrifying life force!"
Even he, the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King who had lived for nearly 900,000 years, had never experienced such a pure and vast source of life!
Behind him, on the surface of the Lake of Life.
A deep solemnity also appeared on the beautiful face of Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena.
She slowly rose, stepping barefoot onto the lake surface, where the water remained undisturbed.
A long silver dress hugged her shapely figure, outlining breathtaking curves.
Her long, shapely legs were faintly visible beneath the hem of her skirt, each step exuding a natural allure.
"This power..."
Gu Yuena's beautiful purple eyes gleamed with contemplation.
"It has already surpassed the God-King level."
"Could it be... the god of life has descended?"
The moment the thought crossed her mind, she dismissed it.
"wrong."
"The realm of gods has long been sealed off, and the gods cannot descend to the mortal world."
"Moreover, even the God of Life back then did not seem to have reached such a... ancestral level of divine power."
She exhausted her memory but couldn't think of anyone on Douluo Star who could possess such great power.
Di Tianfei flew to her side and asked with a solemn expression:
"My lord, have you sensed the source?"
Gu Yuena shook her head slightly, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
"That aura appeared too suddenly and disappeared too quickly, making it impossible to pinpoint its location."
"It's as if... it originally belonged to this forest, or perhaps it exists in another dimension."
Di Tian fell silent.
If even the Lord cannot investigate, then perhaps no one on this continent will ever know the truth.
"Never mind."
Gu Yuena turned her gaze back to the golden list in the sky, putting the matter to rest for the time being.
Let's wait and see.
"This continent seems to be hidden much deeper than I imagined."
...
Within the Primordial Blue Silver Realm.
Tang Chen seemed oblivious to the commotion outside; his entire focus was on his mother, Ah Yin.
He simply waved his hand lightly.
In an instant, the life energy of the entire secret realm, like rivers summoned, rushed madly toward Ah Yin's illusory soul.
"Buzz—!"
Ah Yin's soul emitted a dazzling blue light, and a phantom blue silver grass appeared behind her.
Under the nourishment of this primordial life force, the Blue Silver Grass began to transform at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Its leaves became more translucent and the patterns became more mysterious, exuding a noble, ancient, and supreme royal aura.
Blue Silver Emperor!
Moreover, it is the Blue Silver Emperor, which is evolving towards a higher level!
Ah Yin's soul, nourished by this power, was rapidly repaired and solidified.
"This is the true power of the Blue Silver Emperor."
Tang Chen watched this scene and spoke calmly.
"The power of the Blue Silver Emperor has never been based on a simple control method like the 'Blue Silver Cage'."
"It is life."
"It is the supreme authority to control life, create life, and continue life."
A hint of disdain flashed in Tang Chen's eyes when he thought of all the uses Tang San had developed for the Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul.
It's such a waste.
They turned god-level life abilities into a second-rate control system.
Utterly foolish.
"Child…you…"
Ah Yin felt the transformation coming from the depths of her soul, her voice filled with awe.
"You... you've also become the Blue Silver Emperor?"
"But how is that possible? In the same era, only one emperor can be born from the Blue Silver Grass clan."
This is the ironclad rule of bloodline, an unbreakable shackle.
"Rules are used to restrict the weak."
Tang Chen's voice remained calm.
"My bloodline has long transcended the realm of the Blue Silver Emperor."
"Therefore, this restriction does not apply to me."
Ah Yin stared blankly at her child who had been separated from her for many years, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.
She could feel her soul being reshaped, even stronger than before the sacrifice.
The child before her gave her a new life.
"Mother."
Tang Chen's voice pulled her back from her thoughts.
What exactly happened back then?
When the past was mentioned, Ah Yin's eyes dimmed instantly, and her illusory body trembled.
"Back then... the people from the Spirit Hall were chasing me."
"Tang Hao... fought a great battle against Qian Xunji, the Pope of the Spirit Hall, to protect our child."
"He was no match for them and was seriously injured."
"In order to save him and to protect the newborn Tang San, I had no choice but to sacrifice myself."
Her voice was filled with pain and resentment.
Tang Hao's hatred instantly deepened in Tang Chen's heart.
Protect Tang San?
That sounds nice.
If he truly wanted to protect the baby, why would he force an infant into a situation where the mother's sacrifice was necessary for the baby to survive?
Ultimately, it comes down to his selfishness and incompetence.
Tang Chen gently held Ah Yin's hand and transferred a gentle life force to it, soothing her emotions.
"Mother, I have been in seclusion all these years..."
(End of chapter)