In a hidden hall of the Balak Kingdom
Tang Chen sat cross-legged in the dimly lit hall, with a one-armed middle-aged man standing in front of him, who was one of his juniors, Tang Hao.
Grandpa, what brings you to see me?
Tang Chen said calmly, "Sit down."
Tang Hao felt a little strange, but he still knelt down opposite the ancestor as requested.
Tang Chen sighed slightly and explained, " Hao'er, the Spirit Hall now controls nearly 80% of the territory on the Douluo Continent, while my Clear Sky Sect only controls 10%. Do you think we can defeat the Spirit Hall?"
Tang Hao remained silent for a long while before replying, "It's difficult..."
"Yes, that's right." Tang Chen changed the subject. "Although we can't compete with the Spirit Hall in the Soul Master Legion, we still have some chance in top-tier duels like those against Titled Douluo."
Tang Hao asked in confusion, "Grandpa, do you want to use the Yellow Springs Dew to mass-produce Titled Douluo?"
"While the Yellow Springs Dew can enhance Soul Master's Soul Power, it has too many side effects. Not only does it affect the soul, but it also cannot help Soul Master break through the bottleneck of the Peak Soul Douluo," Tang Chen said slowly.
"Most importantly, the Yellow Springs Dew is not inexhaustible; we still need to focus on nurturing geniuses who have the potential to break through to the Titled Douluo."
"Hmm." Tang Hao nodded thoughtfully. "Grandpa, what did you want to see me about today?"
"You know about Xiao San's situation. He's the one I'm focusing on nurturing next. However, because his Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline was extracted, his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul has been greatly affected. I want to help him regain his Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline," Tang Chen said calmly.
As soon as the words were spoken, Tang Hao's body trembled. He understood the unspoken meaning behind the other party's words: Tang Chen wanted to sacrifice Ah Yin to restore Tang San's talent.
As the first generation of Blue Silver Emperor, Ah Yin's bloodline power is even greater than Tang San's. If her Blue Silver Bloodline could be transplanted into Tang San, it would surely restore his talent, and might even surpass Tang San's previous talent.
Tang Hao's expression changed drastically. "Grandpa, you mustn't! Ah Yin is my wife. Doing this could cause her to lose her soul completely!"
Tang Chen said earnestly, " Hao'er, you must distinguish between what's important and what's not. If we try every means to increase our strength, we will have no hope in the future war. At that time, you, me, Tang San, your elder brother, and even thousands of people in the Clear Sky Sect will die!"
"Do you really intend to abandon our Clear Sky Sect for a Soul Beast? Even if you persevere, what chance do you have of preserving her soul if we are defeated and die in battle?"
For Tang Chen, he only cared about his descendants and the survival of the Clear Sky Sect. He didn't care much about a Soul Beast granddaughter-in-law he had never met...
The reason he disagreed with Tang San before was because the situation wasn't that dire, and he also intended to groom Tang San, so he didn't agree at the time.
But things are different now. A gifted Tang San far surpasses Ah Yin in importance...
Tang Hao, however, was in a difficult position, because on one side were his great-grandfather, elder brother, son, and the Clear Sky Sect, and on the other side was his wife, who was 'half-dead'.
How to choose?
In truth, he already knew the answer in his heart: the dead are dead, but the living must continue to live...
His emotions put him in a difficult position, but his rationality had already led him to make a choice.
Tang Chen patted his shoulder and comforted him, "I'll have Xiao'er accompany you on this trip. You and your father owed the Clear Sky Sect a lot before, and Grandpa helped you settle it. Now it's your turn to sacrifice for the Clear Sky Sect!"
Tang Hao said dejectedly, "I understand."
Meanwhile, high in the air
Lin Chen stood at the head of the Zi JI Dragon, with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing each holding one of his arms. Xiao Wu, who had been with him the longest, consciously gave up her spot.
" Brother Chen, where are we going this time?"
" Heaven Dou Empire, Sunset Mountain Range "
"Hehe..." Ning Rongrong asked curiously, " Brother Chen, what level are you now?"
"Hehe... guess?"
Ning Rongrong shook his arm coquettishly. "No, no, brother, just tell us! Zhu Zhuqing is curious too, is it Zhu Zhuqing?"
The fiery cat beside them nodded in agreement. "Mmm~"
Lin Chen affectionately pinched the two girls' cheeks. "Don't ask, you'll know in a couple of days. We might need Rongrong's help then."
"Mmm~"
Two days later, Sunset Mountain Range
Lin Chen arrived at the approximate location Xue Wu had given him, and looking down at the endless forest canyon below, he couldn't help but frown slightly.
" Zi JI, expand your domain and help me find a larger Blue Silver Grass ~"
Yes~
The three women, Zhu Zhuqing and the others, were somewhat puzzled, but they didn't ask any questions. In their minds, Lin Chen's words were like a sacred decree.
Zi JI's domain was extremely vast, and since there was no precise location, it was found in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
Below, in a hidden canyon, a strangely large Blue Silver Grass stands tall among the trees, its thickness and height no less than that of ancient trees decades old.
A short while later, Lin Chen arrived at this place with three women and a dragon.
Looking at the towering Blue Silver Grass in front of her, Ning Rongrong exclaimed in surprise, "Wow... Brother Chen, what a huge Blue Silver Grass!"
Zhu Zhuqing's younger sister flashed, her clear, cool voice melodious and pleasant. " Brother Chen, are you looking for her?"
"That's right~"
"Why are you looking for her?" Ning Rongrong asked in confusion, "Apart from growing a little bigger, this Blue Silver Grass doesn't seem to have anything special about it."
Lin Chen sized her up and smiled faintly, "She's no ordinary person. More than twenty years ago, she was a 100,000-year-old Soul Beast."
" Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?" Xiao Wu's beautiful eyes flashed with surprise. "Master, do you mean she's the Blue Silver Emperor that the Spirit Hall chased down more than twenty years ago?"
"That's right, she's also the mother of Tang San's body~"
The three girls looked knowing. Although they had been classmates with Tang San before, their relationship had faded considerably. Xiao Wu, in particular, had completely lost interest in Lin Chen after the events in the Slaughter City.
Lin Chen took a few steps forward, wanting to touch one of her branches, but she dodged him; clearly, Ah Yin was a spirit.
She only sacrificed 100,000 level cultivation points, but not her soul. Therefore, although she became her physical form, she still retained her consciousness.
"Hehe... it seems she's not used to strangers." Lin Chen smiled faintly.
Xiao Wu's beautiful eyes flashed, and she suddenly remembered the time she sacrificed herself to transform into human form. "Master, do you want to help her transform?"
"That's right~" Lin Chen nodded. "But given her current attitude towards us, let alone accepting my help, she won't even let us shake hands."
"What should we do then?"
Lin Chen's lips curled into a slight smile, "Don't panic, I was prepared."