According to usual story tropes, it was highly likely that one of these two scenarios was true.
However, Xiao Yan only thought about it for a moment and didn't really care too much about his origins.
His name was Xiao Yan, a modern person with parents, so he wouldn't go around claiming anyone as his parents out of nowhere.
Shaking off some of the distracting thoughts in his mind, Xiao Yan looked up at the thick vine, "Although I'm a bit skeptical, why did you bring me here?"
"Great King, did you not come here for me to help you awaken your Blue Silver Emperor bloodline?"
"Blue Silver Emperor bloodline? I've never heard of it."Xiao Yan shook his head. "I came here to gather herbs."
The enormous Blue Silver King had no choice but to explain, "Blue Silver Emperor, in this world, is always passed down through generations. Only when the previous Blue Silver Emperor dies, the next generation of the Blue Silver Emperor will appear. Though you are human, you are the only one in existence who possesses the bloodline of the Blue Silver Emperor."
Xiao Yan frowned. Was this bloodline inheritance really true? If it was, didn't that mean the so-called Empress was already dead?
Blue Silver King sighed, "In the past, your Blue Silver Emperor was no different from ordinary Blue Silver Grass, this is our fault. Because your Blue Silver Emperor bloodline had not truly awakened, you could not feel its power."
At this moment, Xiao Yan suddenly remembered what the Blue Silver King had just said about him needing to cultivate for another 15,000 years to awaken the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline. But now, he was saying it was passed down through generations with only one appearing at a time. The Blue Silver King's words were contradictory!
Was this guy going to kill him and ascend to the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline for himself?
But that didn't seem right either.
Ordinary people, even living to 150 years would be considered old, and after 15,000 years, he'd long turn to dust.
As for the inheritance over such a long period... the variables were too large!
Perhaps, after all, the vine was just a vine, and its brain wasn't functioning well.
Seeing Xiao Yan remain silent, Blue Silver King thought that Xiao Yan was confused. He had already undergone a martial soul awakening, so why was he now awakening again?
Blue Silver King patiently explained, "Great King, how could the awakening given by ordinary humans truly awaken your noble bloodline? In this continent, I am the oldest Blue Silver Grass alive besides you, which is why I am called Blue Silver King. As the eternal servant of the Blue Silver Grass, we will always protect you. Would you be willing to protect your subjects forever?"
At this moment, Xiao Yan understood that the Blue Silver King was definitely not thinking clearly.
Blue Silver Grass grew in obscure places, how could he possibly protect them? With their vitality, if they were wiped out, it would probably lead to the extinction of all humans on the continent.
But, the Blue Silver Grass tasted quite good, perfect for hotpot. It was very tasty, somewhat like spinach.
Thinking about this pleasant fact, Xiao Yan suppressed his laughter and nodded.
Two drops of blue liquid flowed from the Blue Silver King's human-like face, "It's been almost six years since I felt your aura, Your Majesty. Today, we are no longer motherless children. Your Majesty, please feel our worship."
Xiao Yan suddenly felt a bit disgusted. He was a pure man, if you wanted to acknowledge him, at least call him father!
Before he could speak, a massive surge of energy suddenly rose. It didn't come from the Blue Silver King in front of him, but from the entire forest.
A blue glow silently emerged from every Blue Silver Grass. Although each individual Blue Silver Grass emitted only a small blue dot of light, when the blue glow from billions of Blue Silver Grass gathered together, it became a vast ocean of blue.
Xiao Yan immediately felt himself become the center of this ocean. His body felt like a giant black hole, devouring the blue ocean that was rapidly surging toward him.
A flow of unprecedented heat surged from the deepest part of his body. At that moment, Xiao Yan didn't feel the impact or pressure of the immense energy, nor did he feel the expansion in his body.
He was amazed to find that as the heat within him surged, a gentle aura softly brushed past his entire body.
His heart sank as Xiao Yan quickly activated 玄天功 (Xuantian Skill), guiding this energy to move swiftly through his meridians.
At the same time, the Blue Silver Grass around Xiao Yan began to change.
This wasn't the blue ocean from the outside world, but something that emanated from Xiao Yan himself.
The originally transparent Blue Silver Grass became even more translucent. Gradually, it turned into a brilliant, sapphire-like clarity.
In the center of this crystal-clear blue, there was a golden pattern, stretching from the root of each Blue Silver Grass to the tip of its leaves.
The Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul had awakened.
In an instant, with the blue-gold glow that spread from Xiao Yan, the blue light in the air around him intensified.
On the ground, every Blue Silver Grass began to become more transparent, growing at an astonishing rate.
Even the Blue Silver King in front of him was affected by the blue-gold aura it released, becoming translucent, his face showing satisfaction.
Xiao Yan's body also began to change.
The muscles that had been somewhat robust oddly contracted, and while his overall physique didn't change much, his body became more coordinated.
His black short hair started to grow rapidly, turning a dark blue color. Within that dark blue, there was a faint golden glow, just like the Blue Silver Emperor on his body.
Before long, Xiao Yan's hair completely turned blue, sparkling like blue crystal.
Throughout the process, Xiao Yan's attributes were rapidly improving.
The Blue Silver Grass's traits were toughness and unyielding vitality.
As the Blue Silver Emperor, these traits were perfectly exhibited on Xiao Yan at this moment.
Now, the vitality contained within Xiao Yan would allow him to live for at least a hundred years.
The massive blue light converged into a huge blue halo surrounding Xiao Yan, and as the halo continued to compress, it became smaller and the color deepened.
A surge of heat rushed from his body, and Xiao Yan felt his inner strength dramatically increase, which left him utterly amazed.
Though he had only cultivated for six years, having opened the Eight Extraordinary Meridians and modified the 玄天功, he was constantly able to train. With his talent and other factors, his internal strength was equivalent to over twenty years of hard work for an average person.
Now, his strength had been enhanced once again.
Before long, all the blue light gathered in the halo around Xiao Yan's body. As countless blue lights overlapped, it eventually turned black.
The black halo began to revolve around Xiao Yan's body in a highly regular pattern. Everything around him fell into silence.
(End of Chapter)