Douluo Dalu: The Legend of The Spider Emperor

The sheer number of Blue Silver Grass in this place was staggering. It stretched as far as the eye could see, covering the mountains and valleys like a vast ocean.

Among them, one particular plant stood out—its ancient aura immediately catching Ye Hao's attention.

A thick vine, as sturdy as a grown man's torso, stood tall and proud, exuding a majestic presence. Unlike the ordinary Blue Silver Grass surrounding it, this one was unique.

Its entire surface glowed with a deep azure hue, radiating a vitality that made the surrounding Blue Silver Grass grow even more luxuriantly. It was unmistakably different from any Blue Silver Grass Ye Hao had seen before.

Then, the vine began to move. At its center, the tendrils twisted together, forming a crude yet discernible human face.

It smiled at Ye Hao.

Yes, it was smiling.

"My king, you've finally arrived," the vine-like face spoke, its voice ancient and solemn.

"Who are you?" Ye Hao asked, feigning ignorance while remaining composed.

This plant-based soul beast was anything but ordinary. Very few soul beasts could speak human language, and those that could were generally at least a hundred thousand years old.

For his plan to succeed, Ye Hao needed to confirm its true identity.

"I am your most loyal subject. My king, your bloodline is far nobler than mine. I am the king of Blue Silver Grass, but you… You are the Emperor—the Blue Silver Emperor!" the Blue Silver King declared respectfully.

Hearing this, Ye Hao smirked.

"As expected."

Without further delay, a flash of purple light flickered from the Death God's Heart, and Zhu Zhu materialized beside him.

"You…!" The Blue Silver King trembled in shock. It could sense Zhu Zhu's murderous intent.

"My king, be careful!"

At the same time, countless Blue Silver Grass tendrils shot toward Zhu Zhu, aiming to bind and restrain him.

But Zhu Zhu's arms had already transformed into razor-sharp spider spears. With a swift motion, he sliced through the incoming vines effortlessly.

The severed Blue Silver Grass emitted thick black smoke as they withered and disintegrated.

Seeing this, the Blue Silver King was horrified.

"My king, this person is extremely dangerous. Please stay behind me!"

"You should be the one worrying about yourself!" Ye Hao sneered, activating his Death Spider Emperor transformation.

His fifth soul ring glowed.

A black scythe materialized in his right hand, and with a single slash, he tore a deep wound into the massive Blue Silver King.

At the same time, a deadly poison seeped into its body.

"ARGHHH!"

The Blue Silver King shrieked, its initial shock turning into fury.

"You are not my king! Damn human! How dare you impersonate my king! Who are you?! And why do you carry his aura?!"

Ye Hao hovered above it, his six-winged purple light wings fluttering. His gaze was cold and condescending.

"I was never your so-called king. I am human. As for why I carry the aura of the Blue Silver Emperor…"

He patted his right leg and smiled.

"Your king is right here."

At that moment, the Blue Silver King's expression twisted in horror.

The face formed by the vines contorted in agony as countless thick tendrils burst from the ground, blotting out the sky like a writhing forest.

It was a desperate struggle for survival.

"Bastard human! You killed my king! You will pay for this!"

Enraged beyond reason, the Blue Silver King launched its most powerful attack.

Vine spears as sharp as lances shot from all directions, aiming to skewer Ye Hao and Zhu Zhu.

Yet, Ye Hao remained unfazed.

His hair fluttered wildly as six dark mirror-like barriers formed around him, blocking the incoming assault.

But before the spears could even land—

The Blue Silver King convulsed violently. Its vine-like face twisted as it spewed out black and purple liquid.

Its once vibrant blue body turned dark and lifeless.

Ye Hao knew that his Death Spider Emperor venom was taking effect.

Blended with the combined toxins of the Fiery Apricot and the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, it became a terrifying fusion of heat, frost, and lethal poison.

The Blue Silver King toppled, its massive body crushing countless smaller Blue Silver Grass around it.

Even in its final moments, it glared at Ye Hao with unyielding hatred.

Realizing that death was inevitable, it made a final desperate move.

Hundreds of Blue Silver Grass suddenly sprouted from the ground, transforming into sharp spears aimed straight at Ye Hao.

"This is my last stand…! BLUE SILVER TYRANT SPEARS—GO!"

Using the last of its life force, the Blue Silver King launched a devastating barrage of vine spears, their tips gleaming ominously.

"Sixth Soul Skill—Bloodsucking Spider Thorns!"

Zhu Zhu activated his own ability.

Black spider spikes emerged behind him in perfect formation.

With a wave of his hand, the thorns shot out, intercepting the Blue Silver Tyrant Spears in midair.

Not only did they shatter the incoming attack, but they also rained down onto the Blue Silver King, impaling it completely.

The surrounding Blue Silver Grass met the same fate.

Ye Hao remained expressionless.

Raising his scythe, he delivered the final blow.

A single downward slash.

CRACK—

The Blue Silver King was severed in half.

The entire forest seemed to mourn as the surrounding Blue Silver Grass quivered violently.

Their once-bright blue leaves dulled as their life force desperately tried to flow toward their dying king.

But Ye Hao knew better than to leave things unfinished.

"Zhu Zhu, activate the Death Domain. Wipe out every last Blue Silver Grass in this forest. Leave the other soul beasts alone."

"Understood."

A dark barrier expanded outward from Zhu Zhu, swallowing the entire forest in its shadowy grasp.

One by one, the Blue Silver Grass withered, rotted, and turned to sludge.

Soon, not a single blade of it remained.

Ye Hao approached the Blue Silver King's corpse.

A pitch-black soul ring hovered above it—an 85,000-year-old soul ring.

But he had no use for it.

As he turned to leave, a faint blue glow flickered from the Blue Silver King's remains.

Ye Hao's eyes gleamed.

Using his soul power, he pulled the glowing object into his palm.

A faint smile crept onto his lips.

"As expected. An 85,000-year-old Blue Silver King's left leg soul bone. Not bad."

"Master, all the Blue Silver Grass in this forest is gone. Tang San won't be awakening anything now," Zhu Zhu reported.

"Good."

Ye Hao stored the soul bone in his spatial ring.

Taking one last glance at the barren land, he left behind a simple note on the Blue Silver King's remains before departing.

Their mission was complete. It was time to return to Heaven Dou City.

Meanwhile, after a long journey, Tang Hao and Tang San finally arrived at their destination.

"We're here," Tang Hao said, lifting his hood.

Tang San looked around in confusion.

"Father, is this where my Blue Silver Grass will evolve? What do I need to do?"

Tang Hao chuckled.

"Just wait. No rush."

"Little San, release your Blue Silver Grass."

Tang San nodded.

His four soul rings glowed as Blue Silver Grass sprouted around him.

He waited.

And waited.

Nothing happened.

The forest remained eerily silent.

"Ha…haha… HAHAHA!"

A strange laugh echoed through the trees.

Tang San stood frozen in place, his expression blank.

Tang Hao, too, seemed awkward.

Finally, Tang San turned to his father, suspicion in his eyes.

"Father… You're not messing with me, are you?"

"I've been standing here all day… Where's the evolution?!"