Finally, the countless blue light spots condensed into a huge blue halo, hovering around Tang San's body.
Then, the blue halo continuously compressed and shrank, its color changing from blue to black, this was the ten-thousand-year soul ring brought by the awakening of the Blue Silver Emperor.
As the fifth soul ring was fully formed, Tang San slowly opened his eyes, feeling the changes in his body.
At this moment, the Blue Silver King said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the soul ring you have now obtained was condensed by me according to the maximum limits your body can withstand."
"According to human terms, this soul ring is roughly equivalent to the soul ring produced by a thirty-thousand-year soul beast."
"It did not come from the outside world, but from within yourself; it will evolve as your own endurance increases."
Hearing the Blue Silver King's detailed explanation, Tang San was overjoyed. His fifth soul ring reaching thirty thousand years was far beyond his expectations.
The reason he was able to absorb such a high-age soul ring was thanks to the Body Tempering Pills refined by his master and the soul bone left by his mother; otherwise, he could only absorb a twenty-thousand-year soul ring at most.
However, his soul power hadn't reached Level 50 yet, so he couldn't use his fifth soul skill just yet.
But even without the skill, his Blue Silver Grass martial soul had completely transformed into the Blue Silver Emperor, significantly increasing its toughness and resilience, and enhancing his previous four soul skills.
Especially his third soul skill: Life Sharing.
Previously, he could only borrow the life force of Blue Silver Grass within a few hundred meters; now, the range had expanded to over ten thousand meters, and it could be further enhanced when combined with the Blue Silver Domain.
It was clear that the effect of his third soul skill now surpassed even that of a typical ten-thousand-year soul skill.
A moment later, Tang San controlled his excitement and looked up at Lin Mu not far away.
At this moment, Lin Mu was lying on a pile of Blue Silver Grass, a leaf between his teeth, enjoying the unique massage from the grass, looking relaxed and carefree.
Noticing Tang San's movement, Lin Mu slowly stood up and asked, "How do you feel?"
"Master, besides the change in my martial soul, my soul power has also broken through to Level 49. Just one more level and I can use my fifth soul skill."
"Is that so? That's quite good."
Lin Mu wasn't surprised. The energy gathered from the Blue Silver Grass was mainly used to awaken the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline; being able to increase soul power by one level was already an unexpected bonus.
In any case, since he had successfully awakened the Blue Silver Emperor, the purpose of this trip had been achieved.
Now, with half a year until the start of the Continental Elite Soul Master Competition, plus the time for the preliminary and promotion rounds, Tang San would definitely be able to cultivate to Level 52 or higher.
"Master, shouldn't we go to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well next?"
Since awakening the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline, Tang San increasingly wanted to help his mother revive, and his resentment towards Tang Hao grew stronger.
Not only was he irresponsible toward his son, but he had also abandoned his wife in a dark, sunless cave, preventing her from growing normally; she was even weaker than the common Blue Silver Grass here.
If his father were truly just a slovenly drunkard, he wouldn't be so angry about this.
Ironically, his father was the renowned Clear Sky Douluo. He lacked even the most basic common sense? It wasn't impossible that his father, knowing plants needed sunlight, had knowingly abandoned his mother in a dark, damp cave for some selfish reason.
"It's indeed time to leave, but before I do, there's one more thing to do," Lin Mu said meaningfully, his gaze fixed on the Blue Silver King.
Sensing Lin Mu's gaze, the Blue Silver King immediately had a bad feeling.
'Is this human going to kill me?'
Although Lin Mu hadn't displayed his full strength, the aura he exuded alone was enough to terrify the Blue Silver King. If nothing unexpected happened, this person should be a powerful Titled Douluo.
If Lin Mu wanted to harm it, it would have no choice but to await its death.
Therefore, it readily chose to submit, pleading, "Your Majesty, please spare my life for the sake of the two Emperors."
"Don't worry, killing you will do me no good. I just want to discuss something with you," Lin Mu said resolutely, his gaze sharp and his tone unwavering.
Upon hearing this, the Blue Silver King became increasingly uneasy. This person seemed to want to discuss things with it, but in reality, his tone didn't give it a chance to object.
"Your Majesty, what do you need me to do?"
"It's simple. Once my disciple reaches Level 60, you should immediately offer yourself as his sixth soul ring."
Lin Mu said firmly.
Judging from Tang San's current cultivation speed, reaching Level 60 would take at most three years. Even adding the time to acquire the Death God Domain, it would only take five years. The sixth soul ring must be planned for as soon as possible.
According to the original timeline, Tang San's sixth soul ring was obtained through Xiao Wu's sacrifice.
But now, Tang San's soul power is already at Level 49, far exceeding the original story's timeline, making it impossible to follow the original progression.
Unless Lin Mu coerced Xiao Wu into sacrificing herself for Tang San, it wouldn't be feasible.
However, given the deep affection between Tang San and Xiao Wu, Lin Mu naturally wouldn't do that. (Though a year ago, he might have considered it.)
Excluding this option, Lin Mu could only choose a suitable soul ring for Tang San.
The Blue Silver King's origin is similar to the Blue Silver Emperor, making it perfect as Tang San's sixth soul ring.
Although the Blue Silver King currently only has 85,000 years of cultivation, with the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, cultivating it into a hundred-thousand-year soul beast wouldn't be a problem by the time Tang San was ready.
"What?!"
Upon hearing the word "sacrifice," the Blue Silver King almost thought it had misheard.
Having endured countless hardships and cultivated for over 80,000 years, how could it willingly relinquish all its cultivation to a human as a soul ring?
Even if Tang San possessed the bloodline of the Blue Silver Emperor, it wasn't worth sacrificing its life for!
"Your Majesty, are you sure you didn't misspeak?"
As it spoke, the Blue Silver King quietly retracted its roots, preparing to escape as quickly as possible while Lin Mu wasn't paying attention.
However, this small movement did not escape Lin Mu's notice.
Lin Mu's brows furrowed, his expression suddenly turning cold, and he said indifferently, "If you dare to escape, I guarantee I'll burn you to ashes right now."
As soon as he finished speaking, a ball of scorching Qilin Fire rose from Lin Mu's palm.
Feeling the terrifying temperature of the flame, the Blue Silver King instantly abandoned its escape plan; it didn't want to be burned alive.
However, it had no intention of surrendering. It immediately transmitted its voice to Tang San, saying, "Your Majesty... we are all your subjects, and you have an obligation to protect us!"
Tang San ignored the Blue Silver King's pleas for help. His loyalty lay with his master.
At this moment, Lin Mu added, "If you agree, I can help you break through the hundred-thousand-year barrier before the sacrifice. Once my disciple reaches Level 100 and becomes a God, he can not only resurrect you but also take you into the God Realm."
"Enter the God Realm?"
A flicker of interest flashed in the Blue Silver King's spiritual eyes. For it, cultivating to 100,000 years was already a lifelong pursuit; entering the God Realm was something it dared not even dream of.
If it could enter the God Realm, wouldn't it surpass those hundred-thousand-year soul beasts?
After a long while, the Blue Silver King seemed to realize its predicament. Its cloudy eyes stared straight at Tang San, and it solemnly said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to sacrifice myself for you. Please... after you become a God, you must resurrect me."
"As long as I can become a God, I will definitely find a way to resurrect you."
Tang San nodded and promised.
Hearing this, the Blue Silver King looked at Lin Mu with resignation and asked, "Your Majesty, how do you intend to improve my cultivation?"
"Enough talk. Hurry up and get in."
Lin Mu opened his Ruyi Hundred Treasure Purse, gesturing for the Blue Silver King to enter.
Seeing this, the Blue Silver King, though somewhat apprehensive, dared not object and could only uproot itself, shrinking down to slowly crawl inside.
Next, Lin Mu led Tang San away from the Blue Silver Forest, flying toward the Sunset Forest.