Chapter 134: The Choice

"Correct." Ning Rongrong nodded. "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's existence may be slightly shorter than your lifespan."

"But currently, we are one of the top sects on the continent. We are developing the profession of alchemists."

"Lord Blue Silver King, our sect needs talents like you."

"I don't trust humans." The Blue Silver King's voice was deep and heavy. "As you said, our Emperor was fooled by humans and abandoned us."

"Humans need to hunt soul beasts to absorb soul rings. How can I trust you under such circumstances?"

The Blue Silver King was also concerned about the development of its kin. But as one of the top forces on the continent, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could very well kill it perhaps even raise it to the 100,000-year level before doing so.

"Then take a closer look at my six soul rings. Do you notice anything?" Ning Rongrong had been waiting for this moment.

In truth, the moment Ning Rongrong took out the Blue Silver Emperor sapling, Sword Douluo had already set up a barrier to isolate the surroundings.

Though the Blue Silver King noticed this, it didn't pay much attention.

After all, some topics were sensitive. If word got out through the Blue Silver Grass, it could be dangerous.

But when Ning Rongrong asked it to examine her soul rings, the Blue Silver King was stunned.

As a life-form of the Blue Silver Grass lineage, the evolved Blue Silver King could clearly sense special conditions such as the state of soul rings.

When the Blue Silver King observed Ning Rongrong's soul rings, its expression changed drastically.

"No… this can't be!"

The Blue Silver King's shocked voice came from its human-like face.

"Did you notice, Lord Blue Silver King?"

Ning Rongrong's words snapped the Blue Silver King out of its daze. "You… you didn't kill soul beasts to absorb their rings?"

Soul rings produced by soul beasts would always carry traces of the beasts, no matter how the Soul Master cultivated.

Soul Masters stole the power of soul beasts to advance. It was impossible to completely erase those traces at least not before becoming a god.

But the six soul rings of this chestnut-haired girl seemed perfectly harmonious, as if they were naturally part of her.

It was similar to how the Emperor had condensed rings using her remaining power after taking human form.

"I hate to interrupt, but I am indeed human not a transformed soul beast," Ning Rongrong said.

"You're different from the two beside you. They killed soul beasts to absorb rings, but yours… seem like your own innate power."

"Have you created a system outside of Douluo Continent's norms? What a terrifying sect."

Is this the potential of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, renowned as the wealthiest sect on the continent?

The Blue Silver King's mind raced.

"Indeed, we are researching it. Progress has been smooth, though it may take generations to perfect."

"Lord Blue Silver King, would you be willing to become a guardian of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"

"Compared to human lifespans, soul beasts especially plant-type ones like you possess far greater longevity."

"I firmly believe that if the soul ring system is reformed, humans and soul beasts can coexist harmoniously."

"Lord Blue Silver King, will you join us as a pioneer of this great cause for Douluo Continent?"

"Ah… humans!" The Blue Silver King sighed.

"You claim to want to change Douluo Continent's cultivation system, correct?"

"Yes. You may not know this, but on Douluo Continent, soul beasts cannot become gods because the Divine Realm forbids it."

"Or rather, as long as the soul master system dominates the Divine Realm, all soul beasts will be stuck one step short of a million years at 990,000 years."

"Soul beasts… cannot become gods? Is this true?" The Blue Silver King's plant-like face furrowed slightly.

"The source of this information is a sect secret. I apologize, but I cannot disclose it."

"However, we're not far from the Star Dou Great Forest. You know about Di Tian, right? He is aware of this."

"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School also wishes to cooperate with the Star Dou Great Forest. For this purpose, I hope you will join us."

"Your words move me, human. Tell me your names." The Blue Silver King's gaze swept over the three.

"My name is Ning Rongrong, currently around rank 63, a Soul Emperor."

"I am the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Young Mistress. Though the formal ceremony hasn't taken place yet, there shouldn't be any surprises."

Ning Rongrong gestured toward Ning Fengzhi.

"This is my father, Ning Fengzhi, master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the continent's top support-type Soul Master."

She then paused before raising her other hand toward the white-haired elder.

With a light cough, she continued, "This is one of my most respected elders, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's elder Title Douluo Chen Xin."

"Hiss "

The Blue Silver King inhaled sharply.

No wonder I felt such immense pressure. A Title Douluo!

After a moment of shock, the Blue Silver King composed itself and turned to Ning Rongrong, the apparent spokesperson.

"You came to me for more than just what you mentioned earlier, didn't you?"

"We did."

Ning Rongrong nodded.

As expected of an 85,000-year-old plant-type soul beast. Not as easy to fool as that 100,000-year-old thug rabbit.

She pointed at the soul bone in her hand.

"We hope that after you become the new Blue Silver Emperor, you can help us remove all traces of the previous Blue Silver Emperor from this soul bone except for its skills."

"You're asking me to betray Her Majesty!"

"A soldier who doesn't wish to become a general isn't a good soldier." Ning Rongrong remained unfazed.

"Since Ah Yin abandoned her identity as a soul beast, why should she keep the title of Blue Silver Emperor?"

"Compared to her, you, Lord Blue Silver King, who has fulfilled your duties, are far more deserving, aren't you?"

"You would merely be purging a traitor and ascending by popular demand."

Silence. A long silence.

The Blue Silver King sighed. "Human, you are quite the silver-tongued speaker."

"Perhaps you're right. The old emperor could not protect us even abandoned us. We should indeed choose a new emperor."

"Human, you have convinced me."

"However, you must understand one thing. Even if I absorb her soul ring and the essence of this sapling, I will barely reach the 100,000-year level. I won't meet the conditions to take human form."

At some point, the Blue Silver King had stopped referring to Ah Yin as "Her Majesty."

"Just do your best. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will handle the rest."

With that, Ning Rongrong pushed the 100,000-year soul ring and Blue Silver Emperor sapling toward the Blue Silver King.

The sapling seemed to sense its impending doom, its leaves trembling in resistance but it was futile.

Soon, both it and the soul ring were before the Blue Silver King.

The Blue Silver King gazed at the 100,000-year soul ring and the sapling that was once Ah Yin. Its vines creaked as a hoarse voice emerged:

"This human is right. Since you abandoned us, you no longer deserve the title of Emperor. We need a ruler who will protect us."

"Not an Ah Yin who discarded all responsibility for so-called love."