Chapter 142: Chapter 142: Collision of Kings
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*Border Mountain Range!*
The reason this area serves as the border between two great empires is clear. The mountain range is surrounded by peaks that stretch into the clouds, making it one of the most remote and inaccessible places on the Douluo Continent, even with the presence of Soul Masters and their extraordinary powers.
There are no clear paths leading into the mountains, but since Dugu Bo could fly, he brought Dugu Yan and Wang Li directly into the mountains.
Upon arriving, Wang Li immediately felt the heightened activity of his martial soul and the countless familiar auras of his kin. If he wasn't mistaken, this was the Blue Silver Forest.
His heart raced with excitement, then settled into calm as he smiled and said,
"Grandfather, this is it. Let's land here."
Dugu Bo nodded. The mountain range, surrounded by towering peaks with no visible paths, was indeed an ideal habitat for soul beasts.
As they descended, they noticed the dense and towering trees, with Blue Silver Grass densely carpeting the ground. Although Blue Silver Grass could grow anywhere on the continent, the density here was unusually high.
Wang Li turned to Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, saying,
"Grandfather, Yan Yan, you can leave me here. The soul beast I need is inside, and this is a battle I must face alone."
Dugu Bo wasn't surprised. He simply nodded and replied,
"You prefer to hunt soul beasts alone, believing it increases the chances of soul bones appearing. I won't stop you this time, but if I sense any sign of your energy fading from outside the forest, I will come in. No matter how important the soul bone is, your life is more important."
Dugu Yan tidied his hair and smiled, saying,
"Xiao Li, do your best. With your strength, no soul beast, even one thousands of years old, can defeat you."
The 85,000-year-old Blue Silver King was undoubtedly powerful, but Wang Li no longer viewed it as a threat. However, this battle was crucial to overcoming the last obstacle before his promotion to Blue Silver Emperor, so he would treat it seriously.
After exchanging a few words with them, Wang Li turned and entered the forest. Within the woods, countless soul beast auras filled the air—century-old Blue Silver Grass, thousand-year-old Blue Silver Grass—there were too many to count.
Unconsciously, Wang Li activated his Blue Silver Domain. Even though these century-old and thousand-year-old Blue Silver Grasses weren't under his direct control, they lowered their heads in respect to him, acknowledging his authority.
Without encountering any resistance, he made his way deep into the forest. Here, the Blue Silver Grass was thick and the ages of the plants were remarkable.
At the very center of the forest stood a Blue Silver Grass plant so large and robust it resembled a tree. Its clear, brilliant blue hue marked it as the rarest of Blue Silver Grasses: the Blue Silver King.
As soon as Wang Li arrived, a face suddenly appeared on the Blue Silver King. It was an ancient visage formed purely of energy. The voice that followed was deep and commanding:
"Another Blue Silver King dares to step into my domain today?"
Wang Li stood tall with his hands clasped behind his back, a smile on his face as he replied,
"I've come for an important matter. The throne is vacant, and I wish to ascend. I'm informing you that a new king is about to emerge."
Upon hearing this, the Blue Silver King roared with rage:
"Blasphemy! There can only be one ruler of the Blue Silver Clan! If you wish to ascend, I will not allow it. None of the Blue Silver Clan will accept this!"
Wang Li shrugged indifferently and said,
"Then, there's nothing more to discuss..."
With that, he summoned his martial soul, revealing no pretense. The towering, crystal-clear Blue Silver King, with a red and blue marking and surrounded by a golden halo, appeared around him.
Black, black, black, black, black, red—each new soul ring added to Wang Li's being only intensified his aura. When the final red soul ring appeared, a terrifying shockwave burst outward, sweeping in all directions.
At that moment, the Blue Silver King felt an overwhelming sense of shock. A human—no matter how powerful his martial soul—should not possess such a soul ring configuration, especially not that final red soul ring.
However, the Blue Silver King would not submit so easily. Its aura surged dramatically, and a brilliant light radiated from its body. Under the Blue Silver King's command, countless Blue Silver Grasses began to grow wildly.
Wang Li clapped his hands together and calmly said,
"First Soul Skill: Growth!"
Boom! Boom!
The 50,000-year Growth skill unleashed its terrifying power, causing Blue Silver Vines to spread across the sky and the earth, covering all directions. Wang Li created another forest within the Blue Silver Forest.
With a wave of his hand, he called out,
"Third Soul Skill: Dance of Frenzy!"
Boom! Boom!
The Blue Silver Vines took on a metallic sheen, twisting into afterimages as they began to recklessly destroy everything in their path. Within a hundred meters, even a thousand meters, all plants and animals were reduced to shattered remnants, broken beyond recognition.
Especially in front of Wang Li, and around the Blue Silver King's body, the Blue Silver Grass that had been created by the Blue Silver King was directly torn apart, broken branches and leaves swirling in the air.
The combination of two 50,000-year soul skills was so powerful that the Blue Silver King let out a heart-wrenching roar:
"No! How can you do this? How can you bear it? Those were our people—our people!"
Wang Li knew the Blue Silver King was referring to the destruction of the forest, but he nonchalantly responded,
"Your people are not mine. My people would never turn against me. Those who oppose me are my enemies!"
The Blue Silver King gritted its teeth, gathering terrifying energy. Filled with hatred, it sought to utterly destroy Wang Li.
"Blue Silver King's Overlord Spear!"
A three-meter-long spear materialized, glowing a deep blue, and the overwhelming energy surrounding it sent chills down the spine.
Wang Li felt as though he was being locked onto, unable to escape. Since that was the case, he chose not to flee. Drawing vast amounts of soul power from within, he softly muttered,
"Sixth Soul Skill: Blue Silver Barrier!"
The blood-red sixth soul ring shone brilliantly, as though it could light up the entire world.
In front of Wang Li, all the vines began to glow. Under the radiance, the very energy of the world seemed to freeze in place, inch by inch.
The Blue Silver King and the Blue Silver Overlord Spear it had fired were both suspended in midair, trapped in a crystalline seal. They were completely immobilized, like lambs waiting to be slaughtered.
The Blue Silver King struggled with all its might, but it was futile. It was like a bug caught in amber—desperate but helpless. It erupted with the full power of its 85,000-year cultivation, pouring all its energy into the Blue Silver Overlord Spear.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
It wasn't the Blue Silver Overlord Spear that shattered, but the Blue Silver Barrier. The Blue Silver Overlord Spear, which possessed immense destructive power, managed to tear a small opening in the Blue Silver Barrier.
The Blue Silver King rejoiced in its success.
However, Wang Li remained unfazed.
The cracks continued to spread, rapidly enlarging and soon covering the entire barrier. In the next moment, the entire crystalline structure exploded, releasing all the energy contained within.
Boom! Boom!
Energy surged wildly, forming a storm. Within the storm, broken crystal shards whirled, tearing, cutting, and destroying everything in their path…
The earth-shaking wails echoed through the heavens. At the center of the seal, the Blue Silver King bore the full brunt of the backlash. The energy contained within a 100,000-year soul skill was enough to send shivers down anyone's spine. It was truly a force of annihilation.
(End of chapter)