Ye Wen cleared his throat and said, "Blue Silver Emperor, it seems you've been locked away in that pitch-black cave for far too long, to the point where you've become disconnected from this world.
Let me enlighten you about Tang Hao's current situation. Yes, he did break through to become a Title Douluo thanks to your sacrifice, but because he accidentally killed the previous Pope of the Spirit Hall, he has been wanted across the entire continent. Even his backing from the Hao Tian Sect couldn't save him, forcing the sect into hiding.
As for the Title Douluo beside me, he is my teacher—a 94th-level Title Douluo with the title 'Poison.'
Moreover, we belong to a faction that includes another Title Douluo—a 93rd-level one.
Do you really think we fear a mere fugitive like Tang Hao?"
The Blue Silver Emperor's expression was one of shock, quickly turning into bitterness.
Faced with such powerful opponents, if Tang Hao were still a Title Douluo under the Hao Tian Sect, with the support of others from the sect, the Blue Silver Emperor might have believed these two would hesitate.
But if what they said was true—if Tang Hao had truly become a notorious fugitive—then relying solely on his own strength, even after all these years, he likely hadn't reached level 95.
And even with the inheritance of the Hao Tian Sect, it would be difficult for Tang Hao to take on two opponents at once.
When the Blue Silver Emperor realized that Tang Hao was no match for these individuals, she bit her lip. Still as innocent as ever, she wanted to save her kin but didn't want to put Tang Hao in danger.
All she could do was bow deeply and plead humbly.
"I'm truly sorry—I shouldn't have tried to threaten you with Ah Hao. Please give me a chance. I'm willing to exchange other treasures for the survival of this Blue Silver King. Please don't kill it."
Dugu Bo looked toward Ye Wen, leaving the decision to his disciple.
Ye Wen thought for a moment. Killing an eighty-five-thousand-year-old spirit beast outright would indeed be wasteful, and the Blue Silver Emperor's current state gave him a new idea. He nodded slightly.
Dugu Bo agreed without hesitation. With a flicker of his thoughts, the Jade Phosphorus Serpent Emperor coiled around the Blue Silver King retreated to his side.
At this point, the Blue Silver King was at its weakest, struggling even to move a single vine. It could only gaze at the Blue Silver Emperor with a look of weariness.
Ye Wen then spoke to the Blue Silver Emperor. "Help him recover first. I believe you have the ability to do so. After all, you wouldn't want him to die just like that, would you?"
The Blue Silver Emperor nodded gently. As the ruler of the Blue Silver clan, in her complete form, she not only possessed the devastating Blue Silver Tyrant Spear but also wielded a Blue Silver Domain with incredibly potent auxiliary effects.
As the Blue Silver Emperor activated her domain again, the once barren, yellowed land regained its vitality, transforming into a vast expanse of Jade blue.
The newly grown Blue Silver Grass began connecting with distant patches, gradually channeling life force to pour over the Blue Silver King.
Dugu Bo watched this scene with admiration. "Who would have thought the lowly Blue Silver Grass held such power? I underestimated them before."
As life force flowed into the Blue Silver King, it began to regain vitality. The areas pierced by the Jade Phosphorus Divine Light started regenerating, reconnecting its nearly severed body.
When its vitality recovered to a certain extent, the Blue Silver King also activated its own Blue Silver Domain. Though it couldn't match the Blue Silver Emperor's boundless connection to distant grasses, its deep cultivation allowed it to absorb life force even more voraciously than before.
Suddenly, a surprising sight unfolded.
The surface of the Blue Silver King began cracking inch by inch. The black marks caused by Dugu Bo's sixth soul skill peeled off along with the shattered bark, falling to the ground.
At this moment, the Blue Silver King was rejuvenated.
Ye Wen's expression turned odd as he muttered, "Who can tell you apart from serpents or animals that shed their skin?"
Just as the Blue Silver King was about to continue absorbing life force to recover, Ye Wen summoned four soul rings—two yellow, one purple, and one black.
As the black soul ring lit up, a searing flame rose in Ye Wen's hand, immediately drawing everyone's attention.
"Alright, Blue Silver King, it's time to stop. Before we finalize our terms, if you fully recover, you'll pose a significant threat to us."
Though Ye Wen was only at the Soul Elder level, the flames in his hand made the Blue Silver King wary. However, driven by its protective instincts, it couldn't help but growl faintly.
"Human—!"
Before the Blue Silver King could lash out, the Blue Silver Emperor stepped in to stop it.
Having accepted reality, the Blue Silver Emperor didn't want the fragile negotiations to collapse. She gently shook her head and said, "Little Lan, stop."
"But, Your Majesty..."
"Little Lan!" the Blue Silver Emperor said sternly.
The Blue Silver King immediately backed down. Though it ceased its Blue Silver Domain, the trembling Blue Silver Tyrant Spears around it still conveyed its lingering hostility.
The Blue Silver Emperor sighed softly, then bowed slightly to Ye Wen again. "Forgive me, young master. You must understand that us spirit beasts are naturally impulsive. Please bear with us."
Ye Wen nodded indifferently, his gaze shifting between the two.
But don't misunderstand—Ye Wen wasn't some scheming manipulator harboring inappropriate intentions toward married women.
"Then let's get down to business," Ye Wen said softly, turning his gaze toward the Blue Silver King.
"My condition is simple. Once the Blue Silver King regains its full strength, it must offer itself as a sacrifice to me."
These words stunned everyone present.
Dugu Bo was shocked because he understood what a sacrifice entailed. But in his knowledge, wasn't sacrifice exclusive to hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts?
Moreover, Ye Wen had only recently broken through to level 40. He was still far from reaching level 50 and acquiring his fifth soul ring. Why would he need a sacrifice now? Did Ye Wen have twin martial souls?
The Blue Silver Emperor was furious. Hadn't she risked everything to escape the Wish-Fulfilling Treasure Pouch to save the Blue Silver King? And now Ye Wen wanted her to agree to a sacrifice from her own kin? Was he out of his mind?
Overwhelmed by emotion, the Blue Silver Emperor opened her mouth but couldn't find the words to say.
The Blue Silver King's expression shifted, but it didn't immediately refuse. After hesitating for several seconds, it finally spoke, shocking both the Blue Silver Emperor and Dugu Bo.
"I will agree to the sacrifice, but on one condition—you must protect my Empress's growth until she regains her hundred-thousand-year cultivation."
"Little Lan! What nonsense are you spouting? I forbid you to do this!" the Blue Silver Emperor exclaimed anxiously.
Dugu Bo, however, appeared thoughtful. In his understanding, this seemingly impossible proposal might actually be feasible.
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