Departure!

His illusory figure faced Tang San and performed an incomparably solemn, ancient gesture of submission.

"Your old servant, the Blue Silver King, on behalf of the countless members of the Blue Silver Clan, offers thanks for Your Majesty's grace! From this day forth, the fate of our clan and the glory of our clan shall rest entirely upon Your Majesty! May we follow Your Majesty to conquer the heavens and forge the immortal foundation of a divine race!"

Although sacrificing his origin had greatly weakened him and would require long years to recover, the Blue Silver King felt neither regret nor weakness at this moment. There was only boiling passion and endless anticipation in his heart.

He had seen the potential of this New Emperor, seen his Soul Ring configuration that defied all reason, and felt his unwavering determination and grand ambition to revive the clan!

This was thousands, even tens of thousands of times more important than recovering his own strength!

Tang San looked at the blue ocean boiling for his sake.

He looked at every blade of Blue Silver Grass swaying beautifully in excitement.

He looked at the old subject before him, who had willingly offered up his own origin for the future of the clan.

An unprecedented sense of responsibility and pride surged within him.

He slowly raised his hand. His Amber Blue Gold hair and eyes appeared incomparably sacred beneath the glow of life from countless subjects.

He said nothing. Instead, he gently released his pure and majestic Blue Silver Emperor aura, mixed with a trace of the healing power of [Life's Praise]. Like a mother's soothing touch, it lightly swept across the entire forest, especially tending to the illusory shadow of the Blue Silver King.

Sensing the pure healing and calming power within the New Emperor's aura, the cheers of the Blue Silver Grass gradually subsided, becoming a warm and resolute dependence.

The Blue Silver King's phantom also became much more stable. He could feel that strand of power slowly nourishing his damaged origin. Though the process would be long, it represented the New Emperor's concern.

"Blue Silver King, recover well. The clan still needs your assistance," Tang San said in a gentle yet unquestionable voice.

"Your old servant accepts the decree!" The Blue Silver King's voice was filled with strength.

Tang Hao silently watched everything from the side.

He watched his son win over the hearts of his people with the bearing of an emperor, make grand vows, and balance grace with authority.

His heart was filled with pride, and he understood that from this moment onward, Tang San had truly grown up.

He was no longer merely a fledgling beneath his father's wings. He had begun to spread his wings, preparing to soar through the nine heavens like an eagle—no, like an emperor!

Tang San looked around at his "kingdom," at his people.

He knew that today's oath was not the end, but the beginning.

A path filled with challenges yet boundless light had already unfolded beneath his feet.

And he would lead his Blue Silver Grass clan forward without wavering, until his oath was fulfilled, until... eternity!

After witnessing the fervent worship of countless subjects and the Blue Silver King's loyal oath, the surging Life Energy within the forest gradually calmed.

Yet their reverence and expectations for the New Emperor had already been deeply branded into the soul of every blade of Blue Silver Grass.

The Old Blue Silver King's somewhat illusory figure drifted closer. His tone was full of concern and earnestness as he said, "Your Majesty, you have only just ascended the throne. Though your bloodline has awakened, your realm still needs to be stabilized, and your power must yet be unearthed. This Blue Silver Forest is the simulated environment most suited for the cultivation of a Blue Silver Emperor in all the world. It gathers the Life Aura of countless subjects and the essence of Heaven and Earth. Cultivating here will surely yield twice the results with half the effort. I implore Your Majesty to remain. Though your old servant's strength has greatly diminished, I will certainly do everything in my power to guide the strength of the forest and help Your Majesty reach the pinnacle as soon as possible!"

His suggestion was perfectly reasonable. No plant-type Soul Master, especially not an inheritor of the Blue Silver Emperor, would refuse to cultivate in such a holy land.

However, upon hearing this, a trace of gentleness and resolve flashed through Tang San's Amber Blue Emperor's Pupils.

He gently shook his head, his gaze passing over the surrounding Blue Silver Grass. Though they still radiated light, he could faintly sense a trace of exhaustion in them. Finally, his gaze settled on the Blue Silver King's illusory body.

"Blue Silver King, and all my subjects, I understand your intentions."

Tang San's voice was clear and gentle, yet carried an unquestionable resolve. "But precisely because of that, I cannot remain."

He raised his hand. A faint Amber Blue Gold radiance flowed from his fingertips as he sensed the Life Energy in the air, which had already become considerably thinner than before his awakening. Slowly, he said, "To help me awaken my bloodline and condense the Emperor Ring, you have already given too much. The Life Origin of the entire forest has been greatly depleted. And you, Blue Silver King, have even given up a precious strand of your origin power. You urgently need rest and recovery now."

His gaze became incomparably profound, carrying wisdom and responsibility beyond his years. "As the Blue Silver Emperor, I bear the mission of leading the clan toward prosperity. My strength should not be built upon draining the future potential of my subjects. If I remain here now, I may indeed improve rapidly, but I will inevitably absorb the Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi and life essence that should belong to your recovery and growth. As one rises, the other falls. Not only would I have no peace of mind, it would also betray the oath I have made."

He looked at the Blue Silver King, his tone firm. "Though Nuoding City is far inferior to this place, it is already enough for me. I have many means to protect myself, and my cultivation speed will not be slow. More importantly, it is secluded enough to keep me away from disturbances and allow me to cultivate in peace. When you and the forest have recovered your vitality, and when I am strong enough to nourish the clan in return, I will naturally come back."

Tang San's words were like a warm current flowing through the "hearts" of every listener.

Countless blades of Blue Silver Grass once more made soft rustling sounds. They were no longer fanatical cheers, but murmurs filled with deep emotion and absolute trust.

Their New Emperor did not merely surpass them in strength. In temperament and responsibility, he gave them a warmth and hope they had never known before.

The Blue Silver King stared blankly at Tang San, his illusory figure trembling slightly. This time, it was not because of weakness, but because of immense comfort and heartfelt admiration.

He had originally feared that the New Emperor's youth might make him eager to pursue strength. Yet he had never expected this New Emperor's breadth of mind and foresight to far exceed his imagination.

"Your Majesty... has considered everything thoroughly. Your benevolence is unparalleled! Your old servant... is ashamed!"

"Since that is so, your old servant will no longer insist that Your Majesty stay. Please rest assured, Your Majesty. Your old servant will protect the forest well and await Your Majesty's return! No matter where Your Majesty may be, the Blue Silver Forest will forever be your strongest support!"

The Blue Silver King's voice was filled with boundless reverence.

Tang Hao gave a slight nod from the side.

His son's decision once again proved his maturity.

Knowing when to advance and retreat, keeping the clan in his heart—this was the bearing of a true emperor.

"Then Father and I will take our leave first."

Tang San gave one final look at the forest and the subjects that belonged to him, deeply engraving their appearance into his heart.

Tang Hao looked at the Old King and the gathered Blue Silver Grass, then slowly gave this promise: "Blue Silver King, do not worry. Little San is my son. I am a Level 95 Titled Douluo, and I absolutely will not let anything happen to him. Outside, I will protect him well. You may recover your origin in peace."

"Very well, then we must trouble Imperial Father." The Old Blue Silver King could also sense Tang Hao's formidable strength; even among humans, he was exceptionally powerful. Only then did it finally feel completely at ease.

Then, amid the silent farewell of hundreds of millions of Blue Silver Grass and the Blue Silver King's deep gaze, Tang Hao once again took Tang San with him, turning into a streak of light that shot into the sky toward Nuoding City.

This time, Tang San was no longer an ordinary youth who needed to hide. He was a youthful Emperor with lofty ambitions and a deep foundation.

He had chosen a path that seemed slower, yet in truth offered a steadier foundation and won greater support from the people.

The future Nuoding Academy would witness how this Blue Silver Emperor quietly amassed power in obscurity—power that would one day shake the world.