The Blue Silver King spoke solemnly.
Such an enormous act of kindness, their Blue Silver Clan could not simply ignore.
The Blue Silver Emperor was simply too important to the Blue Silver Clan!
After this lesson, perhaps the Emperor would become more mature.
Starting over? That was acceptable—they could afford to wait.
As soul beasts, especially plant-type soul beasts, time was the least of their concerns.
Back when the Blue Silver Emperor chose to take human form and start over, the Blue Silver King had been strongly opposed. However, the Emperor had been determined, and as a subordinate, the King had no grounds to argue.
It could only hope that this time, the Emperor would truly learn from this experience.
Dai Mubai raised his eyebrows slightly, casting a glance at the Blue Silver King before curling his lips disdainfully. You? Offer yourself in sacrifice?
It wasn't that Dai Mubai looked down on the Blue Silver King, but its mere 85,000 years of cultivation hardly amounted to anything.
Even if it reached 100,000 years and offered itself as a sacrifice to him, Dai Mubai would still scoff at it for being a plant-type soul beast.
Waving his hand, Dai Mubai said, "You all should focus on your Emperor first. As for me, we'll see when the time comes."
With that, Dai Mubai turned and left without looking back.
The expression on Dai Mubai's face was caught by the Blue Silver King, and its heart sank.
I'm… being rejected?
But I'm an 85,000-year soul beast! In this Blue Silver Forest, my strength rivals even that of a 100,000-year soul beast! Yet I've been rejected?
And besides, offering oneself in sacrifice didn't necessarily have to be for a ninth spirit ring. Based on this young man's age, he was likely only at the Spirit Ancestor level. By the time he became a Spirit King…
Wait a moment—this speed… Spirit Ancestor?
The Blue Silver King fell into deep contemplation.
Many years later, when it met Dai Mubai again, it finally voiced this old doubt. At that moment, it nearly broke down in tears!
It had truly been rejected…
"Never mind, let's focus on settling our Emperor first."
The Blue Silver King communicated briefly with the Blue Silver Emperor, but the Emperor said nothing, leaving it helpless.
The Blue Silver Emperor's vitality remained strong, and its soul was intact, but its cultivation had been damaged and required rebuilding. At this moment, it resembled a little girl unable to bear a heavy blow.
The Blue Silver King didn't dwell on it. Time would heal all wounds. Ten years, a hundred years, a thousand years, ten thousand years—eventually, the Blue Silver Emperor would return.
After leaving the Blue Silver Forest, Dai Mubai's first destination was Heaven Dou City. His choice wasn't because Zhu Zhuqing and the others were training at Shrek Academy, but because of the Clan of Strength.
Tang San's killing of Tai Long and Tai Nuo had made it impossible for Tai Tan to maintain loyalty to Tang Hao, even if his heart still leaned towards him.
The only reason Tai Tan hadn't risked everything against Tang Hao was because the Clan of Strength still needed him!
"At least four Spirit Douluo-level warriors. Not a decisive force, but if used as an excuse to spark a war with the Clear Sky Sect, it could work."
"Old White Crane is Tang Hao's uncle. Apart from him, the other three clans should be easier to sway."
"Heh. If they don't cooperate…"
Dai Mubai didn't finish his sentence, but the slight upward curl of his lips said everything.
The Clan of Strength specialized in forging, the Clan of Defense in construction, and the Clan of Destruction in medicine. As for the Clan of Speed…
Hmm, the Clan of Speed… maybe they could deliver packages or food?
Scratching his head, Dai Mubai mused that if peace were achieved across the land, the Clan of Speed would truly have no other purpose. Speed and scouting were their only specialties, and nothing else.
Having mentally charted a career path for the Clan of Speed, Dai Mubai arrived at the gates of the Clan of Strength.
The Clan of Strength resided in Heaven Dou City, largely to guard against trouble from Spirit Hall. They had little choice in the matter.
Since the deaths of their young clan leaders Tai Long and Tai Nuo, the Clan of Strength had lost much of its former vitality, and the atmosphere had grown bleak.
When Tai Tan had returned to the clan, he had not hidden Tang San's identity, nor could he. After all, Tang San was still alive and would reappear eventually.
The clanspeople clamored to fight Tang Hao to the death, but Tai Tan only offered a bitter smile in response. Fight? With what?
Even if every member of the Clan of Strength—over 200 people in total—banded together, they wouldn't stand a chance against Tang Hao. Fighting was nothing short of suicide!
"Clan Chief! A report—the Star Luo Empire's Third Prince is here! It's Dai Mubai, the captain of this year's Shrek Academy team!"
The clansman who made the report had seen Dai Mubai before during the preliminary rounds of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Competition.
Every time Tang San got beaten up, the Clan of Strength's members had cheered with glee! Since they knew Tang San, they naturally recognized Dai Mubai.
The rumor had spread in recent days—Dai Mubai had already broken through to the Spirit Douluo level. He had hidden his spirit rings earlier but had won the championship of the Elite Competition with quasi-Spirit Douluo strength!
The final round of the competition hadn't been widely observed, and with Spirit City so far from Heaven Dou City, news had only recently reached them.
"Dai Mubai?"
Tai Tan frowned. As one of the former four subsidiary clans of the Clear Sky Sect, he was naturally familiar with the Star Luo Empire's royal family affairs.
Back when the Clear Sky Sect supported the Star Luo Empire, learning such details had been perfectly normal.
"What does he want with me?"
That was what puzzled Tai Tan the most. After breaking ties with the Clear Sky Sect, the Clan of Strength had no connection to the Star Luo Empire. A personal visit from a royal prince was highly unusual.
"Clan Chief, will you see him or not?"
One way or another, they needed a decision. Regardless of Dai Mubai's cultivation, the Star Luo Empire had once been their benefactor, providing resources for their training. They couldn't outright refuse him.
"Is he alone?" Tai Tan asked.
"Yes, Clan Chief."
This only deepened Tai Tan's confusion. After a brief moment of thought, he replied, "Invite him in."
"Yes, Clan Chief!"
Not long after, the clansman returned with Dai Mubai, leading him into the reception hall.
Dai Mubai took a moment to observe the Clan of Strength's architecture. The buildings were modest, but the defensive measures were well-constructed, likely the handiwork of the Clan of Defense.
Although the four subsidiary clans had severed ties with the Clear Sky Sect, their bonds remained strong, and they continued to meet periodically.
In the reception hall, Tai Tan was already seated in the host's chair, waiting for his guest.
"Greetings, Third Prince," Tai Tan said with a slight bow, offering a polite salutation before inviting Dai Mubai to sit.
As a Spirit Douluo-level expert, Tai Tan's etiquette remained measured—greeting a prince or even an emperor required only a brief verbal acknowledgment.
"I appreciate your hospitality, Clan Chief Tai Tan," Dai Mubai replied as he sat down.
The tea had not yet been served when Tai Tan hesitated, then said, "…?"
(End of Chapter)
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