Want to Replicate the God Realm War, Communicate with Plants!

As the absorption of the second soul ring concluded, Xu Xiao clearly sensed a change within his Spirit Pagoda.

Inside the Spirit Pagoda, the shackles on the second level of the Spirit Ascension Platform space vanished.

The memories of that thousand-year fierce tiger were imprinted, and the second-level space took shape accordingly; it was larger and more expansive than the first.

The level of danger was also greater than that of the first level.

A four-thousand-five-hundred-year-old tiger had seen much, hunted many soul beasts, and encountered numerous powerful ones; thus, the second level was not limited to just this thousand-year tiger.

If the creature's memories contained ten-thousand-year soul beasts, then ten-thousand-year soul beasts would appear in the second-level space.

As Xu Xiao's strength increased, the Spirit Ascension Platform space would only grow increasingly dangerous.

Suddenly, Xu Xiao seemed to think of something...

If he were to use the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King as a soul ring, and his memories contained the Sea God, would his own Spirit Ascension Platform space imprint the Sea God as well?

Then there was Di Tian; this fellow had existed since the time of the Dragon God. His memories were vast, and perhaps he could even imprint the great war of the God Realm.

The more he thought, the more Xu Xiao's heart raced. He hadn't considered this angle before, but now that he had absorbed his second soul ring, he naturally thought more deeply.

If he could imprint the God Realm war, perhaps he could even create his own god position within this space.

Xu Xiao did not count on the Sea God or the Asura God to grant him a god position; after all, there were conspiracy theories on the internet in his past life that Tang San was their puppet.

Xu Xiao dared not gamble, and even if he had to, he needed sufficient strength to play the game!

Thus, Xu Xiao could only believe in himself and rely on his own efforts.

More importantly, Xu Xiao had the foundation for this right here.

The biggest variable was that he was unsure if the Spirit Pagoda could imprint such terrifyingly intense battles.

Only by experimenting could he know if it was truly possible.

Xu Xiao took a deep breath. Getting Di Tian to sacrifice himself to him could be described as difficult beyond measure.

Unless he possessed conditions that the other party cared about or found satisfactory.

He currently lacked the capital to cooperate with the soul beast clan.

The capital Xu Xiao spoke of was, quite simply, strength.

"Big Brother, what are you thinking about?"

Gui Mei asked curiously, watching Xu Xiao, who had been lost in thought.

"That's right, Big Brother. You've obtained your second soul ring; shouldn't you be happy? Why do you seem a bit down?" Yue Guan had also noticed that after absorbing the ring, his eldest brother had become like this.

He had no idea what was going through his mind.

Xu Xiao smiled and shook his head; his own worries were things the two of them could not resolve.

"I am just paving the way for your futures, thinking about things to come."

"You don't need to worry. Third Brother, you go first; I will bestow a soul ring upon you."

Seeing that Xu Xiao did not elaborate, they did not continue to ask, just as Xu Xiao said, he was merely paving the way for them.

Gui Mei was not unhappy in the slightest; from the beginning, they had added soul rings for Yue Guan first, and now everything remained the same.

Following that, Xu Xiao began the Soul Bestowal for Yue Guan. A white-gold light continuously enveloped Yue Guan, and in less than a moment, a black soul ring appeared at Yue Guan's feet.

Forty-five thousand years!

Yue Guan's soul power leaped to level 24. The Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum had provided him with 12 levels of soul power; as it was the most compatible immortal herb, the enhancement was even greater.

Xu Xiao had a premonition that even for Gui Mei, not counting the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma he had consumed, the other immortal herb would only provide 10 levels of soul power.

After the Soul Bestowal for Yue Guan, Xu Xiao's Spirit Pagoda entered a cooldown period. After absorbing the immortal herb, the cooldown for the second soul ring had become 90 days, half of what it was before.

"Second soul skill: Sky Chrysanthemum, Singular Velvet Body--Imperial Chrysanthemum Myriad Crowns!"

Following Yue Guan's chant, the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum enveloped Yue Guan like the emperor of all chrysanthemums, swaying and emitting a protective golden light.

Yue Guan was wrapped within his martial soul, golden light constantly erupting from it.

"Third Brother, is this all your soul skill does?" Gui Mei couldn't see anything else.

Yue Guan explained, "Big Brother, Second Brother, this soul skill of mine can resist attacks and reflect 40 percent of the damage."

"Besides that, it can also explode!"

Just as Yue Guan wanted to say more, he suddenly cried out, "Wait... wait a second!"

Xu Xiao and Gui Mei were somewhat bewildered. What had happened?

"Third Brother, what is it?" Xu Xiao asked hurriedly.

"Big... Big Brother, I hear strange sounds."

"They are calling me."

Yue Guan quickly explained.

Calling you? Xu Xiao was also a bit strange; could this second soul skill cause tinnitus?

"Third Brother, what are they calling you?" Xu Xiao asked curiously.

Yue Guan listened carefully, hissing, "Big Brother, Second Brother, they are calling me Emperor."

"No, that's not right. They aren't calling me Emperor; it seems they are saying the energy I'm radiating is very similar to their Emperor."

Xu Xiao hurriedly said, "Third Brother, retract your soul skill."

Hearing this, Yue Guan quickly withdrew his soul skill, and the surroundings immediately fell silent.

"Big Brother, I can't hear them anymore."

Xu Xiao and Gui Mei looked at each other, full of confusion. To be honest, Xu Xiao had no idea what was going on.

Xu Xiao continued, "Third Brother, activate your soul skill again. If you can, see if you can communicate with them."

Xu Xiao and Gui Mei watched Yue Guan quietly, waiting to see what would happen.

Yue Guan was once again enveloped by the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. Soon, those voices returned: "Emperor, this aura is so like the Emperor's. So warm, so comfortable!"

"Yes, yes, what is his relationship to the Emperor?"

"This energy is so comfortable. If only we could stay by his side."

Yue Guan heard these voices once more and quickly spoke up: "Don't be afraid, I have no ill intentions. Who are you, and who is this Emperor you speak of..."

Hearing Yue Guan's inquiry, Xu Xiao helplessly covered his forehead. He really should have taught him better; saying it like that was no different from a kidnapper.

Any normal person wouldn't answer you, would they?

However, Xu Xiao had overthought it...

Yue Guan said, "Big Brother, Big Brother, they said they are the flowers and grasses at our feet."

"I can communicate with flowers and grasses, Big Brother!"

Xu Xiao was stunned for a moment. Hiss... So they weren't people; that explained it. Being fooled was normal; after all, even plants with a hundred thousand years of cultivation that had taken human form could be tricked, let alone these...

Before Xu Xiao could ask, Yue Guan continued, "Big Brother, Second Brother, they are babbling nonsense. They say the Emperor is just the Emperor, just like them—a flower, a grass, they say all sorts of things..."

Hiss... Xu Xiao took a deep breath. He should be content; they had no brains, so getting even this much was enough.

Xu Xiao could understand. After all, these flowers and grasses didn't have much age to them. Being able to stammer and chatter with Yue Guan for so long was already impressive. In their cognition, the Emperor was just like them—either a flower or a grass.

But who exactly was this "Emperor" they spoke of?

Xu Xiao began to ponder. The emperors of flowers and grasses were rare; the most famous was the Blue Silver Emperor. Could it really be the Blue Silver Emperor?

Xu Xiao couldn't be sure, but regardless, the Blue Silver Emperor was his breakthrough point for connecting with the soul beast clan. It was worth a try.

While Xu Xiao was thinking, Yue Guan retracted his soul skill, looking quite cheerful.

Gui Mei spoke up, "Third Brother, this soul skill of yours is impressive. You can even communicate with plants."

Yue Guan laughed heartily, "Hahaha, Second Brother, this is the part I'm most satisfied with. Once we return to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, I can communicate with them and better cultivate my Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum."

"Big Brother, Second Brother, I'm so happy!"

Yue Guan was extremely fond of this soul skill. He didn't care about its other effects; what he valued was the ability to communicate with plants.

Collecting his thoughts, Xu Xiao looked at him, "Third Brother, your soul skill is Imperial Chrysanthemum Myriad Crowns. Perhaps when you activate it, that chrysanthemum acts as the emperor of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, which is why it allows you to communicate with flowers and grasses under this skill."

Yue Guan and Gui Mei nodded repeatedly. This seemed to be the only logical explanation. Moreover, this was an effect that only appeared after consuming the immortal herb; without it, this second soul skill would be greatly diminished.

Without the immortal herb, the ability to communicate with plants would vanish, and even the 40% damage reflection might drop to a mere 10%.

Having such power was entirely due to the immortal herb elevating his martial soul!