The Key to Opening the Path for the Soul Beast Tribe!

Xu Xiao had not expected Yue Guan's soul skill to have such an effect; perhaps this was the benefit of the most suitable immortal herb.

The Imperial Chrysanthemum Myriad Crowns of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum is naturally formidable, and one wonders if his subsequent soul skills will remain related to this Imperial Chrysanthemum.

If so, once Yue Guan matures, his Martial Soul will surely become an existence that surpasses the Blue Silver Emperor.

However, even though both are "Emperors," the distinction remains vast: the Blue Silver Emperor governs life, while the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum Emperor governs defense.

Xu Xiao dared not imagine it; if he possessed these two Martial Souls, he would be unkillable and capable of infinite healing—a true perpetual motion machine.

Perhaps because Yue Guan lacks the bloodline of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum Emperor, he cannot yet force his Martial Soul to evolve into an Emperor, though perhaps an opportunity will arise in the future.

Just like Tang San, whose Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul was able to evolve into the Blue Silver Emperor; his bloodline was a contributing factor. Without the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline, the Blue Silver King would not have helped him with his Martial Soul Evolution.

If Yue Guan possessed the bloodline of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum Emperor, his Martial Soul would have surely evolved into an Emperor the moment he consumed the immortal herb.

But for now, he can only rely on his Martial Soul to manifest imperial might.

"Big Brother, once I return, I will go and interact with those immortal herbs."

At the mere thought of the immortal herbs that delighted him so, Yue Guan could not contain his joy.

The aspect of this soul skill that satisfied him most was the ability to communicate with flowers and plants; he cared little for anything else.

Xu Xiao could easily picture his third brother using his soul skill to chat with flowers and grass every single day.

Of course, there were benefits to this; as Yue Guan communicated with them and learned of their uses, wouldn't that reveal the resources available to their faction?

Yue Guan would also become an incredibly skilled expert on flora; it is quite possible that no one on this continent would understand plants better than him.

Xu Xiao saw the potential of this soul skill at a glance; even Ah Yin might not be able to reach this level.

"Good, Big Brother supports you. Third Brother, the future management of our faction's back garden will depend on you." Xu Xiao patted Yue Guan on the shoulder; while he called it managing a garden, it was, in plain terms, resource management.

"Indeed, Third Brother, just do what you love. Second Brother supports you as well. With your communication and Fourth Brother's research into poisons, perhaps we can take things a step further."

Gui Mei also understood the importance of this soul skill; if utilized properly, it would undoubtedly be a sharp weapon.

Supported by his two elder brothers, Yue Guan was even more delighted and hurriedly promised, "Big Brother, Second Brother, rest assured, I will never let you down."

"Alright, we are all brothers; there is no need to be so formal."

"By the way, Third Brother, I intend to use your soul skill to search for the 'Emperor' they spoke of."

Xu Xiao guessed that the Emperor these plants mentioned was likely the Blue Silver Emperor, but he could not be certain; he had to rely on Yue Guan to ask and investigate.

After all, this is the Sunset Forest; how could the Blue Silver Emperor be here? Xu Xiao did not know, but if it truly were the Blue Silver Emperor, he would have to ask some questions.

Moreover, if it really were the Blue Silver Emperor and she had not yet transformed into human form, he could potentially have her transform early to follow him.

Using her to pry open the gates of the Soul Beast clan—that was what Xu Xiao truly wanted. As for the current Ah Yin, he had no interest in her.

Everything Xu Xiao did was for the sake of his own future.

Xu Xiao remembered that when Ah Yin met Tang Hao, she had not yet reached the 60th-level maturity period, and they had spent about five years training together.

Assuming Ah Yin was like Xiao Wu, possessing Innate Full Soul Power after transforming, by the time she reached the point of meeting Tang Hao, she would at least be a Soul Ancestor or a Soul King.

At an average growth rate of about 3 levels of soul power per year, that would take at least a decade or more.

By this calculation, the current Blue Silver Emperor has not yet transformed.

However, this is all based on the assumption that the flowers and plants were referring to the Blue Silver Emperor; if it were something else, that would be a different matter entirely.

At the very least, Xu Xiao had never heard of any other plant-based Emperor, with the exception of Yue Guan's manifestation through his soul skill, of course.

"Big Brother, wait for me to ask."

As he spoke, Yue Guan activated his soul skill once more, and the golden light of the Imperial Chrysanthemum Myriad Crowns enveloped him again.

Xu Xiao hurriedly spoke up, "Be polite to them."

Yue Guan nodded happily and began to sense the words of the flowers and plants until he could communicate, "Can you tell me where your Emperor is?"

"I have no malicious intent, please rest assured."

He had to show goodwill from the start; after all, his strength was not yet high enough to act recklessly, and one does not strike a smiling face.

Xu Xiao had his own concerns; if that Emperor was not the Blue Silver Emperor, there would be no need to seek it out.

The Blue Silver Emperor is gentle and peaceful, but others might not be.

Xu Xiao does not do things without certainty.

If he had known where the Blue Silver Emperor was, he would have gone long ago. He had intended to wait until he was stronger to intercept her, but now, Yue Guan had given him a pleasant surprise.

Wrapped in the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, Yue Guan was listening carefully to the accounts of the flowers and plants, which were fragmented—clearly due to their low age.

"Big Brother, this way!" After receiving the relevant information, Yue Guan pointed to his left.

Xu Xiao and the other followed quickly.

After walking for a while, Yue Guan repeated the process, activating his soul skill to communicate with the nearby flora, and after receiving a direction, they set off again.

Because these plants did not know much and were relying on faint impressions, the three of them spent an entire week searching without finding what they were looking for.

"Big Brother, I feel like these plants don't actually know where that Emperor is!" Gui Mei finally voiced his thoughts; it had been a week, and if they really knew, it wouldn't have taken this long.

Xu Xiao observed his surroundings and said, "Second Brother, look closely—aren't the ages of the plants around us getting higher?"

"From the Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo at the start to the plants here, some have already become century-old spirit beasts."

"That seems correct, though their intelligence is too low, leading to some discrepancies; they can only guide us toward places with plants of higher cultivation age."

There was one more thing Xu Xiao did not mention: the Blue Silver Grass nearby was becoming increasingly abundant, far more numerous and lush than anywhere else.

Seeing this, Xu Xiao became even more certain that this Emperor was none other than the renowned Blue Silver Emperor of the Douluo Continent.

The mere thought of having found this stepping stone filled Xu Xiao with excitement.

Xu Xiao's words caused Gui Mei and Yue Guan to look around, and it seemed he was indeed right.

"Big Brother, Second Brother, I will continue."

As he spoke, Yue Guan resumed his questioning. The aura of the Emperor on his person left them with no room for doubt; among plants, who else but the sovereign of all flora would possess such a presence?

Two weeks later, the figures of the three appeared within the Star Dou Forest.

The trio became even more cautious. Now that Xu Xiao was certain that the Emperor was the Blue Silver Emperor, he knew the Blue Silver Forest lay within the Star Dou Forest...

Yue Guan had found it!

Here, Blue Silver Grass covered the ground, overflowing with vitality, and a dense, vibrant life force rushed to meet them.

"You... are you also an Emperor?"

An ethereal voice drifted out from the forest, gentle in tone.

Xu Xiao and his companions heard it clearly.

Before the three could even speak, another voice, tinged with age, rang out: "No, you do not possess the bloodline of an Emperor!"

Swish, swish, swish!

Three immensely thick vines lunged out, binding Xu Xiao and the others tightly, dragging them inside in the blink of an eye with lightning speed.

"Xiao Lan, do not be rude."