As a 100,000-year-old spirit beast, Ah Yin was already stronger than most Titled Douluo. At over 300,000 years, she was on an entirely different level.
The moment we exited my inner world, she stiffened slightly, her expression shifting. She could feel them—her kind. Blue Silver Grass was everywhere, growing in abundance like roadside weeds, yet to her, each blade pulsed with life, whispering to her in reverence.
"Master, I feel something calling me from that direction," she said, pointing toward a distant forest.
"Alright, let's go."
Before I could react, I found myself being lifted into the air as Ah Yin took off at high speed. I had gotten used to flying on my own, but letting someone else control my flight? That was still uncomfortable. I resisted the urge to complain, though, as we blurred across the landscape, the wind howling past.
In moments, we arrived at the edge of a sprawling forest. The moment Ah Yin set foot on the ground, something incredible happened—thousands of Blue Silver Grass reacted to her presence, their leaves swaying toward her, as if in worship. The energy in the air grew thick with reverence, every single stalk bowing in her direction as she stepped forward.
At the heart of the forest, a massive vine stood out from the rest. Unlike Ah Yin's more refined form, this one retained a wilder appearance, with thick, intertwining tendrils of vibrant blue and silver.
A face formed on the vine, and a gentle yet awed voice spoke.
"Your Majesty! You've returned!"
Ah Yin tilted her head, a flicker of confusion in her deep blue eyes. "You know me?"
The Blue Silver King—a spirit beast over 85,000 years old—froze in visible shock.
Before the misunderstanding could grow, I stepped forward. "Let me explain."
I recounted Ah Yin's story—how she had been manipulated, how she had sacrificed herself, lost her memories, and how I had brought her into my inner world to cultivate and recover.
As I spoke, the Blue Silver King's aura flickered between sorrow and anger. It raged at the injustice of what had been done to their emperor. To think she had suffered under the hands of Tang Hao, the very human who should have protected her! But more than that, the King noticed the warmth in Ah Yin's gaze whenever she looked at me—the unspoken trust and affection.
After a long pause, the Blue Silver King finally spoke. "Thank you… for taking care of our Emperor. May I ask why you have come here?"
"Simple," I replied. "Ah Yin wanted more of her kind in my world. I've come to offer you and the others a place to grow freely. I only ask that you care for the plant life there and avoid attacking the people in my domain. In return, you'll find your cultivation accelerated, you won't need to fear tribulations, and most importantly—you'll be safe from spirit masters."
The Blue Silver King regarded me carefully. "How do I know you're telling the truth?"
Ah Yin didn't hesitate. She extended her consciousness, connecting with every blade of Blue Silver Grass in the area. It was an ability unique to her, the sovereign of this species. In an instant, she shared her memories—of my inner world, of the rich spirit energy that pulsed through it like a living entity, of how she had grown stronger without the fear of death or sacrifice. More than that, she shared her memories of me. My kindness, my protection, my ability to create my own spirit rings without harming spirit beasts.
It was enough.
"I believe you," the Blue Silver King finally said, voice trembling slightly. "Allow me to gather my clansmen."
The earth seemed to hum with energy. A moment later, the forest stirred. Blue Silver Grass of all ages—10, 100, 1,000, even some that had reached 10,000 years—began emerging from the depths of the forest, moving toward us in a grand migration. Even the younger, non-sentient Blue Silver Grass was carefully gathered by their stronger kin, ensuring that no one was left behind.
It was a breathtaking sight.
With Ah Yin and the Blue Silver King's help, I began transporting them into my inner world.
The moment they arrived, the reaction was immediate. The Blue Silver Grass settled into the rich, abundant soil, their roots drinking in the overwhelming spirit energy and life force that filled the land. A ripple of joy passed through the entire species as they realized they had never been in a place so nourishing, so alive.
The grasses thrived instantly, their leaves growing more vibrant, their energy pulsating in harmony with the world itself. They weren't just surviving here—they were evolving.
Ah Yin closed her eyes, taking in the sensation. A serene smile spread across her face as she whispered, "This… this is home."
And for the first time in centuries, the Blue Silver Grass had a future without fear.
It wasn't just the plants that would benefit from the inner world. The inner world itself also benefited, the blue silver grass would also release bit of Qi/Spirit Energy back into the air. Almost instantly the energy in the area started to increase as the various blue silver grass 'Breathed and Exhaled'.
Ah Yin reverted to her normal form and a blue domain spread out, this was also unique to her. It would improve not only her cultivation but the cultivation of plants type spirit beasts and even spirit masters.
The Blue Silver Grass after feeling their Emperor waved in excitement. It wasn't just their Emperor they also recognized their new Sovereign as well. So even Ryan was getting some bows from plants who were now wrapping around him affectionately.
Of course this commotion attracted the attention of the people in the manor and they all came out to look. Xiao Wu couldn't help but lick her lips at all the delicious looking blue silver grass and wipe some drool from the mouth. However she knew better, and she was human now.
Still she hadn't expected Ryan to bring back so many spirit beasts.