Douluo Dalu: Seven Kill Sword

The waterfall valley, where Tang Hao had hidden the seed and spirit bone left by the Blue Silver Emperor, was an extremely secluded place.

On the map, Chen Yuan couldn't find a location that matched the description. However, since Tang Hao had been living in seclusion in Holy Spirit Village, the waterfall valley couldn't be too far away.

With this in mind, Chen Yuan studied the mountain ranges near Holy Spirit Village on the map and finally found some clues. There was a stretch of towering mountains, and no one had ever ventured deep enough to see what lay within.

Once he had a target, Chen Yuan prepared to set out. But before leaving, he disguised himself. He changed out of his usual clothes and put on a plain, coarse robe, then draped a black cloak over himself, covering his entire body.

This outfit made him look like a stereotypical villain who could cackle "hehehe" at any moment—completely different from his usual heroic image when flying on his sword.

As night fell, Chen Yuan's attire blended perfectly with the darkness. He then spread his wings and soared into the sky.

Using the map to determine his location, Chen Yuan first flew near Holy Spirit Village. After confirming the direction, he headed toward the mountains behind the village, entering the endless mountain range.

Chen Yuan was patient, maintaining a low altitude as he flew. This allowed him to search for his target while avoiding detection.

After flying over several peaks that would be difficult for ordinary people to climb, he noticed that the moisture in the air was increasing. This lifted his spirits—there must be a water source nearby.

He slowed his flight and began searching more carefully. When he heard the sound of rushing water, he was certain he was on the right track.

Following the sound, Chen Yuan soon saw a turbulent waterfall illuminated by the moonlight, its waters sparkling as they cascaded down.

Chen Yuan took a deep breath to calm his excitement. The most dangerous moment was now. He folded his wings and landed nearby, refraining from rushing forward to investigate. Instead, he first observed the area around the waterfall.

The valley was large and had maintained its pristine appearance due to its remoteness. However, there were still traces of human activity. Near the river below the waterfall, there was a cleared area with signs of a campfire.

'This must be the place. Tang Hao, you're not here right now, are you?'

Chen Yuan thought to himself. He waited for an hour, but no one returned or left. Then, he deliberately made some noise and waited another hour. Still, no one appeared.

'As expected, no one's here. It's already midnight after waiting for two hours. If I don't act now, when will I?'

Chen Yuan spread his wings and flew toward the waterfall. From above, he quickly spotted the cave hidden behind the waterfall.

After confirming the location, Chen Yuan folded his wings and rushed inside. As soon as his feet touched the ground, he immediately scanned his surroundings. The cave showed clear signs of human excavation. Due to the waterfall outside, the cave was damp and chilly, with a faint cold air permeating the space.

Chen Yuan moved quietly deeper into the cave. The space gradually widened, and when he reached the center, he saw a small mound of soil. On top of it grew a plant that looked like Blue Silver Grass, but with golden veins and a faint glow, exuding an air of nobility.

Near the plant was a pile of dried Blue Silver Grass, forming a makeshift bed with an indentation where someone had clearly lain. The person had been lying on their side, their gaze fixed on the golden Blue Silver Grass.

Thinking about this scene, Chen Yuan couldn't help but feel a bit speechless:

'In such a damp and dark environment, no wonder Tang Hao's injuries haven't improved in over a decade. And instead of planting the Blue Silver Emperor in a place rich with Blue Silver Grass, he planted it in this tiny cave, just staring at it day and night. What was Tang Hao thinking?'

Chen Yuan didn't have time to dwell on it. He began searching the cave for the hidden compartment containing the Blue Silver Emperor's right leg bone. After a thorough search, he finally found the compartment behind the grass bed.

He pressed lightly, and the stone wall rumbled open, revealing an iron box inside. Chen Yuan's eyes lit up with excitement, though he suppressed his emotions.

He took out the iron box. It was surprisingly heavy, but Chen Yuan's strength was no small matter. As soon as he had the box, he opened the lid.

Instantly, a blue glow burst forth, freshening the air in the cave. Inside the box was a complete, crystal-clear right leg bone.

Chen Yuan's breath hitched. The immense boost a 100,000-year spirit bone could give him was something he could easily imagine, and he couldn't help but feel excited.

He quickly took the spirit bone, closed the lid, and returned the box to its compartment. After pressing the mechanism to close the stone wall, Chen Yuan began erasing any traces of his presence. Finally, he stood before the Blue Silver Emperor.

Chen Yuan fell into thought. For a Blue Silver Grass soul master, consuming this Blue Silver Emperor would be like consuming a divine herb, allowing them to undergo a complete transformation.

However, Chen Yuan wasn't a Blue Silver Grass soul master. Taking the Blue Silver Emperor would be useless to him and might drive Tang Hao into a frenzy, leading him to hunt Chen Yuan down.

If he left the plant behind, as long as Tang Hao didn't discover that someone had been here, it might take a long time for him to realize that the Blue Silver Emperor's right leg bone had been taken.

This would be more advantageous for Chen Yuan. The only flaw was the Blue Silver Emperor itself, but its aura was only equivalent to that of a thousand-year soul beast. Its soul might not even be awake, so it wasn't a major issue.

As long as the Blue Silver Emperor didn't revive, no one would know he had been here. With this in mind, Chen Yuan made his decision:

'I won't touch the Blue Silver Emperor. I hope this buys me more time to grow. The waters of the continent shouldn't be stirred too much yet.'

With that, Chen Yuan turned and left, rushing out of the waterfall and soaring into the sky without looking back. He flew straight ahead without stopping.

Only after flying a hundred miles did Chen Yuan finally land to rest. He found a crevice between some rocks, large enough to fit three people. He squeezed inside and sealed the entrance, leaving only a small opening for air.

At this point, Chen Yuan let out a sigh of relief and began meditating to recover his soul power. By the time the sun rose on the horizon, Chen Yuan awoke.

He exhaled deeply, a smile on his face and excitement in his eyes. He then took out the Blue Silver Emperor's right leg bone. It wasn't safe to keep such a treasure outside for long—the sooner he absorbed it, the better.

"After absorbing the third soul ring, I broke through to level 32. Then, jumping off the cliff and experiencing life-and-death situations boosted my soul power, allowing me to reach level 33. Now, after absorbing a 100,000-year spirit bone, how much will I improve?"

(End of Chapter)

Word Count : 1,268

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