"Grandpa Village Chief!"
Half a year had passed. When Chu Chen returned to the village, his appearance and physique had changed so drastically that Village Chief Tig almost didn't recognize him. Only after Chu Chen called out a few times did the old man finally react.
"Child… you're back."
Village Chief Tig was overjoyed. He hurriedly brought Chu Chen home and prepared a hearty meal. When he heard that Chu Chen had already become a Spirit Master, his smile widened so much it seemed it would never fade.
"Good, good… After all these years, our village has finally produced another Spirit Master…" he muttered repeatedly, his voice filled with pride.
After returning, Chu Chen distributed the gifts he had bought among the villagers, leaving the rest with Village Chief Tig.
For a few days, he enjoyed a rare period of peace.
But relaxation didn't last long.
Soon, Chu Chen began adjusting his condition, preparing for the acquisition of his second spirit ring.
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Behind Dihun Village — The Forest
The Blue Silver Grass within dozens of meters was influenced by the aura of the Blue Silver Emperor, growing wildly and becoming extraordinarily lush.
A deep blue aura spread across the ground like an endless ocean—vast, tranquil, yet powerful.
Chu Chen stood at the very center.
He activated his Bloodline Power.
In an instant, the surrounding plants began to wither, their vitality draining away and converging into his body.
A surge of immense life force flooded his meridians.
"This power… it doesn't just enhance strength and speed… it can even amplify my Spirit Abilities."
Chu Chen raised his hand.
The Blue Silver Emperor condensed into a long sword.
Then—
With a thought, the absorption range expanded further and further, finally stabilizing at a radius of thirty meters.
All life within that area was devoured.
He swung the sword.
Boom!
A brilliant blue-gold slash erupted forward, cutting through a vast stretch of forest before crashing into the mountain, leaving behind a deep, enduring scar.
Chu Chen's eyes lit up.
He transformed the weapon again—
This time into a long spear.
With a powerful throw—
Boom!
The spear pierced straight through the mountain, emerging from the other side.
"Incredible…"
A wave of exhilaration surged through him.
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Birth of a New Technique
Looking at the barren land around him, where all vitality had been drained, Chu Chen muttered:
"Using the Blue Silver Emperor's characteristics to convert life energy into combat power…"
"I'll call this technique…"
"The Great Desolation Scripture."
At present, he could only absorb life force within a thirty-meter radius.
But in the future?
Several miles… even dozens of miles…
That wasn't impossible.
"With the Great Desolation Scripture, I can unleash power far beyond my limits in a short time. This will be one of my greatest trump cards."
Of course, Chu Chen understood that this ability was still incomplete.
One day, he might be able to drain the vitality of an entire region instantly—
Turning it into boundless power.
A terrifying thought.
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Mastery of the Blue Silver Emperor
In Chu Chen's hands, the Blue Silver Emperor was no longer just a support-type Spirit.
It could attack
It could control
It could enhance
It could even transform into weapons
"By changing its form, I can adapt it to any combat situation."
Chu Chen stood up, satisfied.
His mastery of the Blue Silver Emperor had reached a new level.
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A Certain "Grandmaster"
Thinking of control…
Chu Chen couldn't help but recall a certain someone.
Ever since being humiliated twice, Yu Xiaogang had stopped trying to take Chu Chen as his disciple.
Still, he would occasionally show up, attempting to impress Chu Chen with his so-called "theoretical knowledge."
Chu Chen couldn't be bothered with him.
Once, he even slapped him away with the Blue Silver Emperor.
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Setting Out Again
Early the next morning, after bidding farewell to Village Chief Tig, Chu Chen set off once more.
His destination—
The Star Dou Great Forest.
This time, he didn't linger in the small town.
He entered the forest directly.
Unlike before, this was the true Star Dou Great Forest—
A place filled with dangerous and ferocious Spirit Beasts.
Without hesitation, Chu Chen activated his Domain.
"Blue Silver Domain."
An invisible field spread outward.
Within it, every strand of Blue Silver Grass became his eyes and ears.
Detecting danger
Scouting enemies
Searching for suitable Spirit Beasts
"A life-attribute Spirit Beast won't be easy to find in the outer regions…"
He moved swiftly through the forest.
Roars echoed in the distance.
Chu Chen stopped, alert.
The Blue Silver Emperor condensed into a blade beneath his feet as he scanned the surroundings.
He had already dealt with several hundred-year Spirit Beasts.
But those were no longer enough.
He needed something stronger.
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Discovery
Guided by the Blue Silver Grass, Chu Chen advanced deeper.
Soon—
He arrived at a region overflowing with life energy.
Even he felt refreshed just standing there.
"As expected… This place…"
"Has life-attribute Spirit Beasts!"
His gaze sharpened.
Among them, he spotted:
A nimble Seven-Colored Spirit Deer
And—
A massive plant-type Spirit Beast spreading across nearly a hundred meters:
Undying Green Vine.
From its overwhelming vitality alone, Chu Chen could tell—
"This thing… is at least four thousand years old."
His eyes gleamed with excitement.