Douluo: The Mortal's Journey Starting from Bluesilver Grass
Chapter 34

Improving the Blue Silver Grass Network

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Liu Feng looked at the Cowhide Grass before him, which was slowly withering, with some parts already turning yellow. His brows furrowed slightly, his heart filled with confusion and the desire to investigate.

He slowly bent down, his rough hands firmly gripping the Cowhide Grass's stalk. Clenching his teeth, the muscles in his arms tensed instantly as he exerted tremendous force and pulled upward.

The Cowhide Grass's roots were like countless tough little claws, embedded stubbornly in the soil as if resisting the change in their fate.

Liu Feng used every ounce of his strength, and only after a rustling sound of loosened earth did he finally pull it out by the roots.

As the Cowhide Grass was pulled from the ground, the surrounding soil was churned up as well, exposing the tangled Blue Silver Grass roots beneath, interwoven like a spiderweb.

Looking at the unearthed Blue Silver Grass roots, a flash of inspiration suddenly crossed Liu Feng's mind, like lightning cutting through darkness and instantly illuminating his thoughts.

All this time, the Blue Silver Grass root network had merely been bound together. Although it had already formed a vast system, he had always felt there was still enormous room for improvement.

"If they could truly grow together, how wonderful would that be!"

This thought was like a seed brimming with life, rapidly taking root and sprouting in his mind, instantly igniting the passion deep within him.

He took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently as he calmed his excitement. Then he focused his mind, his gaze turning sharp and resolute, and shouted in a low voice, "First Soul Skill: Deep Roots!"

In an instant, Blue Silver Grass surged from his palm like a roaring blue-green tide.

The Blue Silver Grass shimmered with faint Blue Light, like stars sparkling in the Night Sky. Carrying his Soul Power fluctuation, every strand was filled with vigorous vitality and life.

The roots of the Blue Silver Grass were like nimble tentacles, constantly stretching and extending as they rapidly spread underground.

Liu Feng concentrated completely, fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead. Through the unique and mysterious connection between himself and the Blue Silver Grass, he precisely sensed the location of every Blue Silver Grass plant within hundreds of meters, as though they were parts of his own body.

He controlled the roots of his Martial Soul, Blue Silver Grass, as flexibly as he controlled his own arms, quickly locating the roots of every Blue Silver Grass plant.

When the roots touched the Blue Silver Grass roots, Liu Feng's heartbeat suddenly quickened. He carefully controlled them as if performing a delicate operation.

The roots slowly pierced the skin of the Blue Silver Grass Rhizome. This was an extremely precise task; the slightest mistake could cause irreparable damage to the Blue Silver Grass.

His forehead was covered in sweat, which continuously slid down his cheeks, yet his gaze remained incomparably firm as he focused on completing every tiny movement.

After piercing the Blue Silver Grass roots, Liu Feng gently rubbed open the roots formed by his Martial Soul as well.

His hands trembled slightly, and he felt both nervous and excited.

He was nervous because he knew he was carrying out an unprecedented and audacious experiment. He was excited because he was full of curiosity toward the unknown that lay ahead.

He knew that success or failure depended on this one attempt, and that his fate might change because of it.

Then, he placed the wounds of the two roots together and wrapped them once more with the root fibers.

The roots of the Blue Silver Grass were like gentle threads, tightly winding together and pressing the two wounds closely against each other.

Liu Feng immediately began channeling Soul Power, maintaining the First Soul Skill. Rich Soul Power flowed endlessly into the roots of the Blue Silver Grass like a gentle stream.

Nourished by Soul Power, the two wounds began to undergo a marvelous change.

The cells that had once been separate began to merge, like two Old Friends tightly embracing after a long reunion. The Blue Silver Grass's Life Force was stimulated to its limit.

Liu Feng could clearly feel that all the nearby roots were gradually joining into one. They were no longer simply tied together, but truly growing as one.

His heartbeat accelerated, his heart seeming ready to leap out of his throat. Excitement gleamed in his eyes, along with pride in the results of his efforts and innovation.

As the roots fused, the Blue Silver Grass Network seemed to sense this tremendous change as well. The entire network trembled slightly, as though cheering with joy.

The leaves of the Blue Silver Grass shone with even brighter Blue Light, like dazzling stars celebrating this great evolution.

Liu Feng immersed himself in this marvelous feeling. He could truly sense the joy and power transmitted by the Blue Silver Grass, as if he and the plants had formed a spiritual connection beyond words.

After completing everything, a wave of intense exhaustion swept over Liu Feng. His legs weakened slightly, as though all his strength had been drained away.

He slowly stood up and looked over this patch of Blue Silver Grass he had transformed, his heart filled with accomplishment.

Though it was only a small area, he firmly believed this would be the great beginning of the Blue Silver Grass Network's evolution.

Liu Feng decided to cultivate first and restore himself to peak condition.

He planned to return in a week to check on this area, to see whether the Blue Silver Grass fusion was stable and whether it would bring even more unexpected changes.

After returning home, Liu Feng sat on his bed, slowly closed his eyes, and began meditative cultivation.

The image of the Blue Silver Grass roots fusing continuously appeared in his mind like a looping film. He carefully considered how to further improve the process, overlooking no detail.

During cultivation, he could clearly feel that the connection between the Soul Power Inside the Body and the Blue Silver Grass Network had become even closer, as though they had become an inseparable whole that depended on and strengthened one another.

A week passed in the blink of an eye.

Liu Feng hurried impatiently to that patch of Blue Silver Grass.

The sight before him deeply shocked him. The Blue Silver Grass roots that had originally fused only in one area had now spread throughout the entire root system.

All the Blue Silver Grass that had taken part in the fusion had begun growing at an even more astonishing rate.

Their stalks were thick and upright, like tough green swords thrusting into the heavens. Every one of them was filled with strength, as though declaring their power to the world.

Their leaves were broad and glossy, gleaming with a captivating luster under the unreserved sunlight. That shine was lively and vibrant; every leaf resembled a rare jade masterpiece meticulously carved by nature, radiating astonishing vitality.

The already lush Blue Silver Grass was now even more densely intertwined and impenetrable, forming a vast, boundless sea of emerald green.

A gentle breeze swept through, and the Blue Silver Grass seemed to hear a silent command. It swayed softly and neatly, producing a rustling sound that was crisp and pleasant, like a joyful, harmonious song of life played by nature.

Unable to restrain the excitement surging through him like a tide, Liu Feng turned and jogged all the way toward home.

The moment he entered the house, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Dad, Dad, come out quickly!" His voice was filled with unconcealable excitement as it echoed through the courtyard.

Hearing the shout, Liu Qing hurried out from Inside the Room.

Seeing his son's Face Full of Red, panting heavily, with Bean-sized Sweat Drops constantly rolling down from his forehead, he was filled with concern and hurriedly asked, "Xiao Feng, what happened? Why are you in such a rush?"

Liu Feng took a deep breath and tried hard to calm his excitement, his chest heaving violently as he said, "Dad, I completely fused the roots of a small patch of Blue Silver Grass before. Today, I discovered that the Blue Silver Grass with fused roots is growing even more astonishingly! It's several times more lush than before!"

Liu Feng told his father everything he had done. As he spoke, he impatiently grabbed Liu Qing's arm and pulled him outside. "Dad, you'll understand once you come take a look!"

Pulled along by his son, Liu Qing hurried to that patch of Blue Silver Grass.

The sight before his eyes also delighted him beyond measure, and a brilliant smile instantly bloomed across his face. "Xiao Feng, you've really given me a huge surprise! The changes in this Blue Silver Grass are incredible!"

Father and son stood side by side amid the Blue Silver Grass, looking at this blue-green world full of life and vitality. The same bold and highly challenging idea arose in both their hearts.

Liu Qing was the first to break the silence. "Xiao Feng, since this kind of fusion can bring such great changes to the Blue Silver Grass, what do you think about turning all the Blue Silver Grass we previously linked around here into one whole?"

Liu Feng's eyes suddenly lit up. He nodded firmly and said without hesitation, "Yes! I think it'll work! The entire Blue Silver Grass Network will definitely become even stronger this way!"

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