Setting Off! Blue Silver Forest

Actually, she wanted to say good morning to Chen Xing and remind him about taking her home.

Perhaps witnessing Chen Xing's rapid growth in strength over the past few days had stirred something in Ah Yin; she now felt an urgent desire to return to her clan's territory.

She wondered how her kin were faring without the protection of their Emperor's bloodline, especially since she had been away for several years...

Thinking of this, her tone carried an unconcealable sense of apology and anxiety as she spoke.

"The Blue Silver Forest is not very far from here, and now that you have condensed two soul rings, I was thinking..."

"Why don't you take me back to my clan's territory first?"

"When we arrive, I can help you complete your Martial Soul Evolution!"

At the end, she specifically added the bit about the Martial Soul Evolution, fearing he might lose interest in setting off.

Chen Xing sighed inwardly. Who would have thought that the once-dignified Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, the Blue Silver Emperor, the ruler of all plant-type soul beasts, would now be begging someone in such a cautious tone.

Truly, fate plays cruel tricks...

"Rest assured! As a fellow soul beast, I will definitely see you back to the Blue Silver Forest."

Chen Xing was not a cold-blooded or heartless person. In the memories from his previous life, he felt that Ah Yin's fate was the most undeserved.

As a soul beast, she fell in love with a human man and even bore his child.

In the end, she sacrificed herself for that so-called "lover" right in front of a crowd of enemies.

Even Chen Xing felt a sense of regret thinking about these events, let alone Ah Yin, who had experienced it all firsthand.

"We set off today!"

Without hesitation, he decided to depart immediately for the Blue Silver Forest.

Now that he possessed the basic ability to protect himself and had Ah Yin, who could communicate with the surrounding Blue Silver Grass, Chen Xing was confident he could avoid danger, traverse the Star Dou Forest, and get Ah Yin home.

As for returning, surely there would be a way to make it back from such a vast Blue Silver Forest...

Evening.

Chen Xing jumped off the carriage and gave the driver two Gold Soul Coins.

He turned to look not far ahead, where a dense primeval forest stood right before his eyes.

A unique, sweet scent of grass and leaves wafted into his nostrils, sweeping away the stuffiness of having spent the entire day in a carriage.

Towering trees reached high into the clouds. Perhaps because the evening light was obstructed, the forest looked like an abyss from a distance, hiding endless darkness within.

As a transmigrator who had woken up as a Solitary Bamboo, he had never seen such a terrifying sight.

His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed hard, involuntarily.

"Ah Yin... how far is your Blue Silver Forest from here?"

"Why don't we wait until dawn to set off? I feel like it's a bit dangerous at night..."

The Blue Silver Emperor on his arm adjusted her posture slightly and transmitted her voice through thought.

"It's about a two or three-day journey. If we don't encounter any danger, it will take at least two days."

"But with me here, I will help you avoid all risks."

"As long as we enter the forest, I can connect to the consciousness of all the Blue Silver Grass. You don't need to worry about that."

Upon hearing that it would take at least two or three days, Chen Xing didn't even register the rest of her words.

To make him spend the night alone in a primeval forest...

He really didn't have the guts for that!

"Can't you have your clansmen come out to meet you?"

Ah Yin was slightly stunned by the question, not knowing how to respond for a moment.

"Benefactor, the roots of the Blue Silver Grass are deeply embedded in the soil; it is not very convenient for them to move..."

"..."

"Fine!"

It seemed he would have to live in the primeval forest for a few days after all.

He suddenly missed his previous life, the days when he could live in a city—at least at night, he didn't have to grope around in the dark; it was bright and much more reassuring.

If he could, his second martial soul would definitely have to be something that could emit light!

The next day.

Chen Xing bought a light-emitting Soul Tool from the innkeeper; as long as he injected soul power into it, it would glow.

Clutching this item, he finally felt a slight sense of security.

The moment he stepped into the forest, the dead leaves crunched under his feet, and the air was filled with the chirping of unknown birds and insects. Chen Xing felt his neck go numb and the hair on his body stand on end; he had a constant, hair-raising feeling.

He gripped his Solitary Bamboo martial soul in his hand, his palms sweating profusely and his knuckles turning slightly white.

How did those predecessors who transmigrated to the Douluo Continent overcome their fear? How was this any different from throwing a college student into the deep mountains and telling him to survive in the wilderness on his own?

Ah Yin seemed to sense the other party's fear. Although she was somewhat puzzled, she continued to radiate a gentle energy, soothing him in a soft voice.

"Benefactor, rest assured!"

"With me here, there will be no danger."

She still assumed that Chen Xing was nervous because he was afraid of encountering powerful soul beasts.

Little did she know that his state was pure fear of the unknown, having absolutely nothing to do with strength.

Right now, even a falling leaf brushing against his face was enough to startle him!

"Ah Yin, tell me, if I activate my soul skill and run toward your ancestral land, can I make it there by tonight?"

Taken aback by Chen Xing's question, Ah Yin was momentarily stunned.

People usually explored the forest by taking the most concealed routes, so why was he doing the exact opposite?

Despite her confusion, she made an estimate and gave her answer.

"If you run the whole way, you will certainly make it."

"But aren't you afraid of being discovered by other soul beasts? If the commotion from your running is too great, I cannot guarantee that you will be able to avoid all danger."

Receiving an affirmative answer, Chen Xing felt a surge of joy.

"Lead the way!"

[Second Soul Skill: Solitary Bamboo Sword Domain]

Once the soul skill was activated, Chen Xing bolted forward.

He shrunk the domain so that it only covered his own body, which saved a significant amount of soul power.

Coupled with the fact that the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone helped him recover a small amount of stamina, running until nightfall was not a problem.

Soul beasts or whatever—nothing was as terrifying as the darkness of a primeval forest.

Along the way, Ah Yin tried her best to help him avoid powerful soul beasts.

If they truly couldn't be avoided, Chen Xing would simply hack away!

If he couldn't win the fight, he would fly away!

But he couldn't fly for too long; in the forest, flying was more likely to attract targets.

By alternating between running and flying, Chen Xing finally arrived at the Blue Silver Forest at dusk.

He leaned against a nearby tree trunk, looking out at the azure ocean ahead.

Ah Yin, wrapped around his arm, was clearly very excited. Even before they stepped into the Blue Silver Forest, countless blue specks of light began to emerge from within.

"Benefactor! Thank you!"

Having arrived at this place, with countless subjects providing her with energy, Ah Yin no longer needed to cling to Chen Xing's arm.

The small blue-gold blade of grass slowly loosened its grip, spreading out all its leaves to welcome the countless specks of light.

"The Emperor!"

"Our Emperor has returned!"

Chen Xing was also very excited to witness this scene.

He knew there would be light in the Blue Silver Forest! He had bet correctly!

It was worth the soul power he had exhausted running for the entire day.

Just as he was feeling emotional, a massive Blue Silver Grass flew out from the ancestral land. On its roots was an aged human face, looking at Ah Yin's true form with an agitated expression.

"Emperor! You have finally returned!"

"How did you end up in this state?"

"Where have you been all these years?"