Led by Tang Hao and Ah Yin, Tang San arrived at a forest near the Star Dou Forest's edge.
He immediately felt an inexplicable comfort—a sense of "home."
"Mom, what is this place?" he asked.
"This is my homeland," Ah Yin replied gently. She explained that she was born in this very forest, which was especially rich and nurturing for Blue Silver Grass, thus producing her, a hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor.
"When Blue Silver Grass reaches a hundred-thousand years, it evolves into Blue Silver Emperor. Tang San, your martial soul is not ordinary Blue Silver Grass but a latent Blue Silver Emperor due to my bloodline. Today, your father and I brought you here for your awakening."
Excited, Tang San realized that with his mother's help, his martial soul could undergo a second awakening—transforming from ordinary Blue Silver Grass to true Blue Silver Emperor.
He instinctively compared himself to "Teacher Tang Chuan," admiring the amazing soul skills and skills Tang Chuan had displayed using Blue Silver Grass, imagining he too would wield such miraculous powers after awakening.
Lost in this daydream, Tang San wore an expectant smile.
Seeing this, Ah Yin immediately set the process in motion.
She instructed Tang San to sit down, release his Blue Silver Grass, and reach out with his mind to sense the forest's energy.
True awakening relied on recognition and resonance with all the Blue Silver Grass—only then could one be accepted as the new emperor.
As Tang San immersed himself, he felt all the Blue Silver Grass around him calling to him, conveying emotions akin to the love of children for a parent.
His mental connection rapidly grew; he could feel, hear, and sense through all the grass—his awareness expanded exponentially.
Suddenly, a voice echoed in his mind:
"King, oh great King, is it truly you? Thank the heavens, you have finally come."
Tang San was startled, realizing the voice addressed him as king—likely thanks to his awakened Blue Silver Emperor bloodline.
Nearby, Tang Hao and Ah Yin watched approvingly; a real Blue Silver Emperor only became legitimate through collective recognition, not just bloodline. Ah Yin's careful plan guaranteed Tang San this validation—a true king acknowledged by his subjects.
As Tang San tuned into the vast mental network of the grass, a powerful spiritual force tangled with his own, urgently calling him.
He glanced at his parents—Ah Yin reassured him:
"Go ahead. Sometimes, the best soul rings come without hunting."
(Notably, Tang San still needed his third soul ring, and Ah Yin subtly indicated this encounter might provide one.)
Gifted and guided by fate, Tang San stood, ready for the next step—his spirit guided by the will of Blue Silver Grass itself.
(End of Chapter 125)