Ah Yin Breaks Through

"Human, take your filthy hands off her! The king of our Blue Silver Clan is not someone a mere human like you can defile!"

The Blue Silver King roared furiously, rage erupting as its aura burst forth and pressed down upon Dugu Chen.

In its eyes, this insignificant human was utterly unworthy of standing beside their king. Even approaching her was a form of desecration.

"Shut up!"

At that moment, Ah Yin stepped forward and shielded Dugu Chen with her body. The aura unique to the Blue Silver Emperor surged forth, instantly blocking the Blue Silver King's pressure.

"My king, why?"

Seeing Ah Yin defend a human so fiercely, the Blue Silver King spoke in shock.

It simply could not understand. Why had the king they once revered so deeply become like this?

Seeing Ah Yin standing before him, a warm current rose in Dugu Chen's heart.

Then, with one sweep of his arm, he pulled Ah Yin back into his embrace. He tapped her pert nose with a finger and smiled gently.

"What man lets a woman protect him? Leave it to me. I can handle this!"

A faint blush spread across Ah Yin's cheeks. Her arms wrapped around his broad waist, and her voice carried a soft, girlish sweetness.

"It's not that... I... I was only afraid you two would clash."

"Don't worry. I know what I'm doing!"

Dugu Chen smiled faintly, then moved Ah Yin behind him. His eyes fixed tightly on the Blue Silver King, a sharp glint flashing through them.

The next moment, he moved!

He stepped toward the Blue Silver King. With every step he took, a soul ring rose beneath his feet and slowly revolved around him.

Yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, red!!!

The moment that blood-red hundred-thousand-year soul ring appeared, the entire forest was thrown into turmoil.

Countless soul beasts sensed that bloody, ancient, terrifying aura and fled in all directions, trembling so badly their limbs went weak.

Even the Blue Silver King felt fear rise within it after sensing the terrifying aura emanating from Dugu Chen.

This was no ordinary human. He was clearly a powerful human Soul Saint who had concealed his cultivation.

"Y-you... what are you trying to do?"

The Blue Silver King watched Dugu Chen approach under the pressure of a Soul Saint, its voice stammering.

"A Blue Silver King with less than ninety thousand years of cultivation dares put on airs before me? If it weren't for Ah Yin's sake..."

As he spoke, a dangerous gleam flashed through Dugu Chen's eyes. True Dragon Pressure instantly descended upon the Blue Silver King.

His True Dragon Pressure suppressed all soul beasts and soul masters with bloodlines weaker than his own. Dragons were already among the highest-ranking soul beasts on the Douluo Continent, and the True Dragon Bloodline stood above even them.

"Y-you..."

The True Dragon Pressure hanging over its head made the Blue Silver King shrink all over, its chest tight and stifled. Nothing but terror remained in its heart, leaving it unable to summon even the slightest desire to resist.

"What do you mean, 'you'? Stop morally blackmailing Sister Ah Yin. She owes you nothing!"

Dugu Chen's gaze was icy, and a cold sneer colored his voice. "Let me ask you this: has Sister Ah Yin ever received offerings from your people?"

The Blue Silver King froze, then answered weakly, "No!"

"Then let me ask you again. As the Blue Silver Emperor, has Sister Ah Yin ever helped your territory grow and prosper?"

The Blue Silver King said, "...She has!"

Dugu Chen chuckled. "Then isn't that enough? Sister Ah Yin received none of your benefits, yet she fulfilled her duties. She never owed you anything, so what right do you have to demand so much from her?"

"In this world, life is born free. Everyone has the right to pursue happiness."

As he spoke, golden dragon scales gradually covered the right side of his body. His right sleeve burst apart instantly, his bones crackling, while moonlight fell upon the golden scales and scattered into flowing golden radiance.

"If Sister Ah Yin chooses to stay of her own accord, I have nothing to say. But if you want to make her stay through moral blackmail, you'll have to ask my fists first!"

Seeing Dugu Chen release his martial soul, Ah Yin hurriedly stepped between him and the Blue Silver King and looked at him with a hint of grievance.

Didn't you say you knew what you were doing?

Dugu Chen gave her a reassuring look. I am a warrior, not good with words.

If reason doesn't work, I know a little about fists and kicks too.

After Dugu Chen released his martial soul, the might of the True Dragon became even more intense. The vines that had stood over ten meters tall now bent like willows, their very spirits trembling.

"Alright, Little Chen, put away your martial soul. It knows it was wrong now!"

Seeing that the Blue Silver King was no longer stubborn, Ah Yin gently soothed Dugu Chen's emotions and looked at him with soft eyes.

The instant Dugu Chen saw the tenderness in Ah Yin's eyes, more than half the anger in his heart dissipated.

The golden scales slowly faded from his body. His hand returned to normal as he patted Ah Yin's head and spoke gently.

"Sister Ah Yin, you're just too kind. You do good deeds without asking for anything in return. In life... it's better to be a little selfish!"

Ah Yin tightened the arms around his neck and lightly pecked his lips.

A radiant smile appeared on her face as she said tenderly, "I understand, Little Chen. I'll definitely change next time!"

Her hot, soft body pressed tightly against him, extinguishing the remaining anger in his heart in an instant.

Sure enough, other than avenging a great hatred, nothing could dispel anger in an instant like the gentle words of one's beloved.

"I really can't do anything with you!"

Dugu Chen sighed softly, passion gleaming in his eyes. He held Ah Yin's head in his hands, lowered his head, and sealed her soft, warm lips with his own.

Ah Yin obediently closed her eyes, her fingers slipping into his hair as her breath turned soft and rapid.

The Blue Silver King said, "..."

Under the moonlight, Dugu Chen held Ah Yin's slender waist, their breaths mingling as they clung to one another...

After a long while.

Ah Yin slowly pulled away from Dugu Chen's embrace, leaving only a slight distance between them. Her breathing was soft and weak, her exhalations fragrant like orchids.

Dugu Chen licked his lips and looked at Ah Yin, whose face was flushed crimson. His gaze was gentle as he asked.

"Sister Ah Yin, you're almost at level sixty now, aren't you?"

Ah Yin nodded slightly. After absorbing the Qiluo Tulip, her soul power cultivation had soared all the way upward.

Her soul power had risen from level fifty-three to level fifty-eight, increasing by a full five levels.

Not only that, the remaining medicinal power of the immortal herb would help her break through rapidly in the next short while. Before long, she would likely advance smoothly to Soul Emperor.

"Do you know why I had you bring me to your clan's territory?"

Dugu Chen looked at her quietly, a mysterious smile appearing on his face.

Ah Yin was stunned.

"If they want to enjoy your protection, they must first give something in return. The strong should lead the weak forward. Sister Ah Yin, accept the offerings of the Blue Silver people and let them help you condense your sixth soul ring."

As he spoke, Dugu Chen gently kissed her forehead and said softly.

"As the king of the Blue Silver Clan, you deserve the admiration of countless people and the attention of the world!"