Earl's Provocation! A Single Glance to Intimidate! An Ancient Ferocious Beast's Gaze!

"Things have been a little unsettled in the Star Dou Great Forest lately. Several veteran Soul Hunting Teams near the inner region all say that the powerful soul beasts inside seem to have grown much more restless."

"No way. I was planning to go in and gather some mid-grade materials in a few days..."

"Who knows? I heard it might have something to do with the two overlords deep in the forest. Apparently, something happened in their territory, but no one can say exactly what..."

"The Blue Silver Forest is gone! Have you heard about that?"

"Such a huge blue forest just vanished, and other trees have grown all over the place. It's incredibly strange!"

A mercenary who had just returned from the forest lowered his voice, sounding mysterious.

The topic drew several hushed exclamations and speculations.

Most people, however, attributed it to soul beast migration or a natural anomaly.

No one could have connected it to the rise of a New Emperor and the migration of an entire race.

Lan Aotian listened, his expression unchanged.

Besides that,

he also heard about political changes in the various kingdoms and principalities.

There were rumors of rare materials appearing.

There were also strange tales from various frontier regions.

The information was miscellaneous, but it gave him a more complete understanding of the current situation on the continent.

Just as he was about to get up and leave, the tavern door opened, and a group of five walked in.

At the head was a young man dressed in an extravagant purple brocade robe. He was in his early twenties, with an arrogant expression and an ornate short sword hanging from his waist. His Soul Power fluctuations were roughly at the peak of the Soul Elder rank.

Four guards followed behind him. They were all Soul Ancestor-level, with sharp eyes that warily swept across the surroundings.

The purple-robed youth glanced around the tavern before quickly fixing his gaze on Lan Aotian, who was sitting alone in a corner with an unusual bearing. In particular, when he saw the cup of clear water beside him, the corner of his mouth curled into a disdainful arc.

"What kind of lousy place is this? It doesn't even have a decent seat."

"Hey, the blue-haired one over there. This young master has taken a fancy to your seat. Move."

He deliberately raised his voice as he walked toward Lan Aotian.

The commotion in the tavern suddenly fell silent. Many gazes turned toward them—some eager to watch the spectacle, some sympathetic, and some gleeful.

Lan Aotian slowly raised his head and calmly looked at the purple-robed youth with his light-blue pupils.

He had not wanted to cause trouble, but trouble seemed to have come looking for him.

Moreover, as he had just entered the Human World, showing a little of his fangs might save him from more unnecessary harassment.

"I got here first." His voice was flat, revealing neither joy nor anger.

"You got here first?"

"In Häagen-Dazs City, there's nothing my Purple Star Earl Manor takes a fancy to that we can't obtain. If you know what's good for you, get lost at once. Otherwise..."

The purple-robed youth let out a mocking laugh. Two yellow and one purple Soul Rings faintly appeared around him, intimidating those nearby.

The four guards behind him also stepped forward in unison, their Soul Rings lighting up as their imposing auras surged.

The Earl Manor?

Lan Aotian quickly ran through the noble system of the Heaven Dou Empire in his mind.

There did seem to be a Purple Star Earl in the southwestern borderlands.

The territory was famous for producing a certain mineral.

He could not be considered a top-tier great noble.

But locally, he could indeed throw his weight around.

Lan Aotian set down the cup in his hand, moving unhurriedly.

"Otherwise, what?"

Lan Aotian stood up. He did not even release his Soul Power. He merely let his gaze fall on the purple-robed youth, a hint of amusement showing in his eyes.

In that instant, the purple-robed youth felt as though an ancient Ferocious Beast were staring at him. The overwhelming pressure of an incomparable life level mixed with a trace of imperial bearing, like an invisible mountain crashing down upon the depths of his soul!

The Soul Rings glowing around him instantly flickered erratically. His face turned deathly pale, and his legs began to tremble uncontrollably. He wanted to retreat, but his limbs felt cold and rigid, and even breathing became difficult.

The four Soul Ancestor guards were struck as if by lightning. They groaned and staggered back two or three steps in unison, their chests tight and their Soul Power circulation sluggish. They looked at Lan Aotian in utter horror.

The entire tavern was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

Everyone felt that heart-palpitating oppressive force.

Although it was not directed at them, it still left them afraid to breathe too loudly.

Lan Aotian slowly withdrew his gaze, and the terrifying pressure receded like a tide.

He acted as though he had merely done something insignificant.

He casually placed several Gold Soul Coins on the table.

Without even sparing a glance at the purple-robed youth, who had collapsed to the floor drenched in cold sweat, he headed straight for the door.

Wherever he passed, the crowd automatically parted to make way. No one dared meet his eyes.

Only after Lan Aotian's figure disappeared outside did the tavern erupt in a wave of stifled exclamations and gasps.

"My heavens... What level is that expert?"

"He didn't even release his Soul Power. He did that with just a look... He's at least a Soul Emperor—no, he must be some great figure above the Soul Saint rank, right?"

"The Purple Star Earl Manor really ran into a hard wall this time..."

"I've never heard of an expert like that..."

With the guards' support, the purple-robed youth struggled to stand.

There was no trace of arrogance left on his face.

Only lingering fear and dread remained.

He knew that he had just walked past the gates of hell.

If the other party had wanted to kill him, it would probably have taken only a thought.

"Let's go... Hurry!"

"This place isn't safe to stay!"

His voice hoarse, he no longer dared linger and fled with his guards in a sorry state.

Listening Wind Inn, east of the city.

Lan Aotian asked for a quiet upper room.

Standing by the window, he looked at the gradually brightening lanterns throughout the city, his expression calm.

Searching for medicinal materials was not something that could be accomplished in a day. It required patience and connections.

Though his small display of strength today might attract some attention, it was also enough to make many petty troublemakers back off.

He spread open his hand. A glimmer of light flickered in his palm, and the miniature Palm Blue Silver World appeared and disappeared faintly.

Within the Small World, tens of thousands of citizens were diligently cultivating on the Creation Spirit Soil, while Lan Xin and the other two were adapting to their new powers.

The Human World... is indeed complicated and interesting.

The human heart is unfathomable...

Not a single one of them is a good thing...

A faintly mocking curve appeared at the corner of Lan Aotian's mouth.

"The materials for the Transformation Pill, information, contact with various factions... Let's begin slowly here in Häagen-Dazs City."

As night deepened, the chapter of the Blue Silver Emperor's entry into the world officially turned to its first page.

Meanwhile, the Continent's High-Level Soul Master Elite Competition, far away in Heaven Dou City,

as well as the various forces stirring in the shadows,

seemed destined to,

in the near future,

intersect with this Blue Emperor who had quietly descended.

The outcome was impossible to predict.

Time passed in a flash.

Lan Aotian stayed in Häagen-Dazs City for three days.

He took a brief tour and experienced the local customs.

He also secretly collected Blue Silver Grass.

At the same time, using that drop of Life Essence as a stepping stone, the Shopkeeper of Hundred Herbs Hall called upon many connections and finally learned some vague information about the Earth Vein Blood Ginseng.

It was said that half a year ago, someone had sensed similar blood energy and fluctuations in the earth veins near Cold Crow Canyon, on the northern border of the Star Luo Empire.

But the environment there was harsh, and groups of high-level Vampire Cold Crow Soul Beasts occupied the area. Ordinary soul masters simply did not dare venture deep inside.

As for the Jadeite Ganoderma and Ghost Vine Crystal, there was still no news at all.

The Shopkeeper explained with a bitter expression that those two items might appear only occasionally at large auctions in imperial core cities such as Heaven Dou City and Star Luo City.

Alternatively, they might be found among the secret collections of top-tier powers such as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Spirit Hall.

Lan Aotian was not surprised by this.

He paid the agreed reward, committed the lead regarding the Earth Vein Blood Ginseng to memory, and quietly left the Listening Wind Inn.