Two days later.
Inside the cave behind the waterfall.
Xiao Chenyu sat cross-legged on the cold rock, surrounded by a layer of pale blue light.
The glow was soft and warm, as if a clear spring were slowly flowing through his body.
He slowly opened his eyes and let out a long breath of stale air.
Faint blue flecks of light shimmered in his breath, twinkling in the air before slowly fading away.
The 100,000-Year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone had fully fused with him!
He sensed the surging Soul Power within him, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curve into a wild grin.
Level sixteen!
Of course, the increase in Soul Power was merely a bonus that came with this Soul Bone.
Its main purpose was to enhance his physical constitution.
More importantly, this 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone had granted him two Soul Bone Skills, exactly the same ones Tang San had possessed in the original story.
Their names and effects hadn't changed, but experiencing them firsthand was an entirely different kind of shock.
First Soul Bone Skill—Flight.
It required no Soul Power, no Martial Soul, and relied solely on the Soul Bone to grant him the ability to fly, hover, and accelerate.
In an era on Douluo Continent when even Flying Soul Tools hadn't been invented yet, the ability to fly meant his chances of survival shot up several levels.
The ability to fly meant his chances of survival shot up several levels.
If he couldn't win, he could run; if he couldn't outrun them, he could fly; and if he couldn't fly fast enough, he could accelerate.
Second Soul Bone Skill—Wildfire Cannot Destroy, Spring Breeze Brings Life Anew.
A passive healing skill that enhanced his body's natural recovery. It could rapidly heal severe injuries and even regrow severed limbs.
Xiao Chenyu raised his right hand.
"Whoosh!"
He revealed his wolf claws.
He hesitated, then made a small cut on one of his fingers.
"Hiss—"
It still hurt.
But the next instant, a faint blue glow spread over the wound, and it healed in the blink of an eye.
Not even a scar remained, as if the cut had never been there.
"Hiss—"
This gasp was much louder than the first.
Xiao Chenyu was a little stunned.
And that had only been a tiny cut.
According to the description of the Soul Bone Skill, even injuries as severe as severed limbs could be repaired in a very short time by this passive regeneration.
Combined with the life-attribute enhancement from his Life God Spider Emperor Martial Soul, the healing effect would probably be doubled again.
"Bring it on, Xiong Jun."
Xiao Chenyu looked down at his perfectly healed finger and nodded with satisfaction.
"I'm practically the invincible little cockroach now—the kind you can't slap to death!"
[Life Goddess]: Chenyu, try sensing whether your Life God Spider Emperor Martial Soul awakened a talent Soul Skill after fusing with the Blue Silver Emperor's life essence.
"A talent Soul Skill?"
Xiao Chenyu froze.
The Goddess of Life had indeed said before that after fusing with the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone, his Life God Spider Emperor might awaken a talent Soul Skill.
At the time, he had been so caught up in the excitement over the Soul Bone that he'd nearly forgotten about it.
He immediately closed his eyes and focused, carefully sensing within himself.
The emerald-green phantom of the Life God Spider Emperor slowly appeared behind him.
Its eight Spider Spears unfurled gracefully, and the Flower of Life patterns on its back shone brighter and more vividly than before, as if infused with new vitality.
The tiny Flowers of Life at the tips of its Spider Spears had also grown fuller, faint blue-gold light flowing across their petals.
At the very heart of the Martial Soul's phantom, he sensed a brand-new ability.
Something that had never existed before was quietly floating there, waiting to be awakened.
"It really is there!"
Xiao Chenyu's eyes snapped open, and his expression turned a little strange.
"It's called 'Heart of Blue Silver.'"
"It greatly increases my affinity with the Blue Silver clan, giving me the ability to connect with and communicate with them. I can even directly control Blue Silver Grass."
Even he found it incredible.
The Life God Spider Emperor's talent Soul Skill was related to Blue Silver Grass?
A spider-type Martial Soul had awakened the ability to control plants.
What kind of bizarre, cross-species chemical reaction was this?
Didn't the power of life care at all about whether things were a suitable match?
[Life Goddess]: This is perfectly normal. There's no need to be surprised.
[Life Goddess]: You fused with the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone, and the Blue Silver Emperor's primal life force resonated deeply with the Life God Spider Emperor.
[Life Goddess]: As your Martial Soul grows, the initial form of its talent Soul Skill will naturally lean toward the power it resonates with most strongly.
[Life Goddess]: But remember, talent Soul Skills are different from ordinary Soul Skills. They can evolve.
[Xiao Chenyu]: Evolve?
[Life Goddess]: That's right. The Life God Spider Emperor's talent Soul Skill will continue to grow as you gain control over the power of life.
[Life Goddess]: The "Heart of Blue Silver" you've awakened is only its initial form. How far it can eventually evolve will depend on your own opportunities and efforts. "A Soul Skill that can grow..." A sense of anticipation welled up inside Xiao Chenyu. Control Blue Silver Grass. Taken on its own, this ability seemed rather ordinary. Blue Silver Grass was everywhere across Douluo Continent. Wildfire Cannot Destroy, Spring Breeze Brings Life Anew—it was the most common plant of all. Being able to control it sounded like being able to control the air. Nothing special. But when combined with the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone he'd snatched from Tang Hao, this ability took on an entirely different meaning. After all, Tang San's Martial Soul was Blue Silver Grass. More precisely, it was Blue Silver Grass before its Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline had awakened. If he could control the power of the Blue Silver clan and even earn the recognition of Blue Silver Grass, then in the future, wouldn't Tang San have to kneel before him and sing his praises, even in the very field he was proudest of? "Heh heh." Xiao Chenyu couldn't help laughing aloud. The thought was too beautiful. He almost didn't dare think about it too deeply. He stood up and stretched his limbs. His gaze fell on the stone box, split in two at his feet, and he suddenly thought of a very practical question.
[Xiao Chenyu]: By the way, will Tang Hao notice the Soul Bone is missing? Will he follow the clues and find me?
[Will of Douluo Planet]: He probably won't, at least not anytime soon. He hasn't come here much since hiding the Soul Bone here.
[Will of Douluo Planet]: And the Concealment Mark will last another three years. Unless something unexpected happens, Tang Hao won't even think of the Soul Bone.
[Will of Douluo Planet]: Even if he came by one day and discovered it was gone, he'd only blame the Spirit Hall for the whole mess!
[Will of Douluo Planet]: He's got a blood feud with the Spirit Hall, after all. His first reaction would definitely be, "The Spirit Hall did it!" ๑ᵒᯅᵒ๑
[Life Goddess]: That makes sense. Tang Hao's hatred for the Spirit Hall runs deep. He'll suspect them first of any bad deed, which does make for a natural shield.
[Man Faced Demon Spider]: Tang Hao stupid! Tang Hao dumb! Tang Hao won't find it!
Xiao Chenyu let out a sigh of relief. "Good."
He didn't want Tang Hao barging into Nuoding City with his Clear Sky Hammer right after he'd gotten his hands on the Soul Bone.
Even though he now had Twin Martial Souls and a 100,000-Year Soul Bone,
against a Level 95 Titled Douluo, he'd still get squashed into a paper doll.
He packed his things and prepared to leave.
But his gaze couldn't help drifting once more toward the deepest part of the cave.
That wilted Blue Silver Grass was still there.
Its leaves drooped, and its gray-blue sheen was as dull as if covered in dust.
Its slender stalk barely managed to stand upright, looking especially lonely in the shadowy valley.
But this time, Xiao Chenyu sensed something different.
It was as if... there was some kind of voice?