A Communal Bed for Five
The days of cultivation were ordinary yet fulfilling.
Every morning, just as dawn breaks, the five of them begin their respective cultivation practices in the open space.
Besides practicing the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer and the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes under the waterfall every day, Tang San also had to spend some time with Ye Lingling to master the Martial Soul Fusion Skill. He was busy all day long.
During the day, the five of them practiced and sparred together, occasionally exchanging insights.
In the evening, we sat around the campfire, eating the food we had prepared, chatting, and gazing at the stars.
The flames of the campfire danced in the night, casting flickering light on the five faces, creating a joyful and harmonious atmosphere.
As night deepens, various in-depth discussion programs begin.
Sometimes it's just two people, usually three, and when they get really into it, it's five of them together.
Tang San's wooden bed was widened and lengthened again and again, from the initial single bed to a double bed, from a double bed to a triple bed, and finally to a five-meter-long communal bed.
Five people were crammed into the small wooden hut, but no one wanted to move out.
Usually, the five of them would huddle together, only returning to their own cabins to cultivate alone when someone needed to break through a bottleneck.
Days passed by, and everyone was steadily improving, enjoying a very comfortable life.
Six months later.
In the past six months, their Martial Soul Fusion Skill has evolved from initially requiring full concentration to barely maintain the fusion, to later being able to complete the fusion with a mere thought. Now, the two can basically unleash their Martial Soul Fusion Skill at will.
The Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer consists of eighty-one strikes executed in one go, with power layered upon layer. The final strike is as powerful as a dragon emerging from the sea, and the hammer's force causes the waterfall's flow to reverse upwards.
He repeatedly studied and practiced each of the nine techniques for generating power in Clear Sky Nine Absolutes Techniques.
From initial awkwardness to later proficiency, from proficiency to mastery, and from mastery to perfection, he honed every power exertion technique to its limit.
The Clear Sky Hammer became increasingly easy for him to handle, as if it were an extension of his body. With a thought, the hammer moved at will, and the intention was as precise as the hammer's strike.
Tang San never expected that he would reach the pinnacle of the hammer technique in just half a year, instead of the original plan of a year.
This is also due to his strong physical qualities, coupled with the vitality of the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone, which makes his physical strength and recovery ability far exceed those of ordinary people.
In addition, during thunderstorms, Tang San would go to high ground alone to attract lightning.
Lightning struck the vines, and silver arcs of electricity flowed along the vines into his body, where he guided them to his Fourth Soul Ring.
That's Soul Ring from the Thunderclap Hell Vine, capable of absorbing lightning to increase its Soul Ring.
However, thunderstorms are relatively rare in the Blue Silver Forest, occurring only about twenty times every six months, and each one can only provide an improvement of about five hundred years.
Silver arcs of electricity coursed through his body, a cold light shimmering beneath his skin, his meridians tempered by the lightning to become even more resilient.
In the past six months, the age limit of the Fourth Soul Ring has increased to 30,000 years, which is 10,000 years longer than six months ago.
The lightning attack power of the Fourth Soul Skill, Blue Silver Lightning Prison, has been increased by about 50%, with a higher density of electric arcs, a larger attack range, and more terrifying power.
In half a year, Tang San's Soul Power broke through from level 58 to level 60. He only needs a suitable Soul Ring to become a true Soul Emperor.
A two-level leap is an extremely rare improvement at the Soul King stage.
The other four also made some progress.
Ye Lingling broke through level fifty, which is also a two-level jump.
For a pure support-type Soul Master, the increase from level 48 to level 50 is already quite rapid.
Shui Bing'er broke through level 50 two months ago.
After consuming the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, her cultivation speed increased dramatically, and it took her less than four months to break through from level 49 to level 50.
The bloodline of the Ice Phoenix Martial Soul is becoming increasingly pure, and the power of its ice-attribute Soul Skills is also growing stronger.
Xiao Wu's Soul Power reached level 54.
Dugu Yan's Soul Power reached level fifty-seven.
Six months later, on this day.
The five people stood in a row on the open ground, looking at the five wooden houses and the land where they had lived for half a year, and a feeling of reluctance welled up in their hearts.
"Let's go," Tang San said.
The five turned around and slowly walked into the depths of the Blue Silver Forest.
The Blue Silver King's true form resides in the deepest part of the Blue Silver Forest.
It was an incredibly tall Blue Silver Grass, more like a tree than a grass.
The Blue Silver King's aura was calm and profound, like an old man who had experienced many vicissitudes, silently guarding this forest.
His cultivation period has reached 90,000 years, which is very close to 100,000 years.
The Blue Silver Grass throughout the Blue Silver Forest, nourished by the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, has grown hundreds or even thousands of times, including the Blue Silver King.
Tang San walked up to the Blue Silver King and stopped.
"Your Majesty, you have finally arrived."
The Blue Silver King's voice rang out, aged yet gentle, like an old man who had waited too long and had finally met the person he was waiting for.
Looking at the enormous canopy of the Blue Silver King, Tang San couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow.
The Blue Silver King has guarded this forest for tens of thousands of years, witnessing the birth and death of countless Blue Silver Grass, and protecting the reproduction and inheritance of the Blue Silver Clan.
Now, he is going to offer up his cultivation level to become his own Soul Ring.
"Lord Blue Silver King, I've arrived." Tang San's voice was somewhat low, and a hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes.
"I told you, when you break through level 60, I will sacrifice myself to become your Sixth Soul Ring."
The Blue Silver King's voice was calm and firm, "This is the destiny of the Blue Silver Clan, and also my honor."
Tang San's eyes reddened slightly.
The Blue Silver King was willing to sacrifice everything for the future of the Blue Silver Clan.
With 90,000 years of cultivation, the Blue Silver Clan's supreme being, second only to the Blue Silver Emperor, willingly became his Soul Ring.
"Alright." Tang San's voice was a little hoarse. "I promise you, I will lead the Blue Silver Clan to glory."
The leaves of the Blue Silver King trembled gently, as if it were smiling.
But he did not begin the sacrifice immediately.
Blue Silver King gently raised one of his branches, pointing to another Blue Silver Grass not far from him.
That Blue Silver Grass was also very tall. Although it couldn't compare to the Blue Silver King, it was still one of the top plants in the Blue Silver Forest.
The age of these cells is likely over 20,000 years.
"Your Majesty, one of your wives possesses the same pure life attributes as you."
The Blue Silver King's voice rang out again, filled with a sense of relief and blessing, "That subject is willing to become her Fifth Soul Ring. This is her honor, and also the honor of the Blue Silver Clan."
Upon hearing this, Tang San felt uneasy. It felt like he was being extorted or forced.
However, a 20,000-year-old Blue Silver Grass would be very suitable as Ye Lingling's Fifth Soul Ring, which left Tang San at a loss.
The Blue Silver King sensed Tang San's reluctance and his voice became even gentler. "Your Majesty, as I just said, only when you are strong can our Blue Silver Clan gain true glory."
Tang San nodded and turned to look at Ye Lingling.
Ye Lingling stood behind Tang San, her blue eyes filled with shock and emotion.
She never expected that the Blue Silver King would not only sacrifice himself, but also make another member of the Blue Silver Clan sacrifice himself for her.
Ye Lingling silently came to Tang San's side and stood beside him.
The sacrifice began.
The Blue Silver King's true form began to glow.
Blue-gold light surged from the Blue Silver King's body, shining from the trunk to the branches and leaves, from the crown to the roots.
The light grew brighter and brighter, turning the entire central area of the forest blue and gold.