The Titan Giant Ape ran quickly within the forest for one day, he already seemed completely unhindered by Star Dou Great Forest's terrain, whatever the obstacle in front it would not slow down at all, and also wouldn't really bump into anything. The enormous body displayed astonishing agility, each time it leapt it was able to move forward a hundred metres.
Although the quantity and categories of spirit beasts in Star Dou Great Forest was numerous, each and every one could sense its smell, without exception retreating three day's march[1]. Who would dare obstruct the path of this frightful forest king?
If everyone from Shrek Academy saw the appearance of the Titan Giant Ape moving forward they would certainly be greatly shocked. Because, currently Xiao Wu already wasn't held inside its giant hand, but sat upright on the Titan Giant Ape's broad shoulder, even though the Titan Giant Ape rushed forward quickly, it was still extremely steady: sitting on his shoulder, Xiao Wu didn't even feel a bit of shaking.
Right now Xiao Wu's face was completely covered by a worried expression, occasionally glancing in the opposite direction of where the Titan Giant Ape was rushing.
"Er Ming[2], right here. Don't continue. I have to hurry back as fast as possible. Otherwise, they'll be worried. Er Ming, you really shouldn't have come to find me."
Hearing Xiao Wu's words, the Titan Giant Ape unexpectedly miraculously halted. Moreover it lay down, letting Xiao Wu drop off his shoulder. The big head shook, in the eyes unexpectedly revealed an innocent expression.
Xiao Wu muttering to herself said:
"Little San was injured. I was taken away, he will definitely be extremely worried. Little San, you mustn't by any means be impulsive, ah, I will return immediately. Er Ming, the next time you sense my smell you must first watch from a distance, you must by no means act rashly, otherwise, if by chance you injure my friends it will be troublesome."
Xiao Wu today had seen the extremely towering creature, but she basically couldn't explain those kinds of circumstances to the Titan Giant Ape before her, and could only use special methods to repeatedly tell it not to injure anyone. But she was finally still brought away by the Titan Giant Ape. Even if Xiao Wu knew it was worried, but, in this situation was still nothing Xiao Wu wanted to see. Especially Tang San's injuries gave her even greater concern.
The Titan Giant Ape seemed to understand Xiao Wu, the lantern like eyes brilliant, expression exceptionally gentle.
Xiao Wu raised her head to look at the Titan Giant Ape,
"Er Ming, is Da Ming[3] well?"
The Titan Giant Ape nodded.
Xiao Wu said:
"That's good. I'm afraid my companions are worried, I have to go back immediately. Since I was brought away by you, I might as well complete my forth spirit ring and not have to look for an opportunity again next time. I will begin right now. yes with that top grade herb Xiao Wu cultivation was also hidden in three months using all the medical power and her own talent was much better then any human she crossed the barrier, but for spirit beast after 40 there speed of cultivation, decrease, If a average human soul master take 4 year from 40-50 soul rank then a soul beast will at least take 5-6 year for that cultivation, knowing this Xiao Wu also practice more seriously,With Chen Yang help she hide well, You stand watch for me. I'm sorry, Er Ming, although i wouldn't help them kill spirit beasts, I also can't prevent them."
The Titan Giant Ape Er Ming shook its head, suddenly emitting a deep unhappy growl.
Its voice didn't sound loud, but transmitted no less than a kilometre, within this range all spirit beasts were terrified, lightning fast leaving their territory to flee outwards.
Xiao Wu was worried about Tang San's condition and did not dare delay longer, directly sitting cross legged in front of Er Ming. Both hands made graceful pinching hand movements, right hand palm up, resting flat on her thigh, left hand upright at her chest, mouth starting to emit a series of bizarre sounds.
Following this bizarre sound, Xiao Wu's both eyes gradually became red, two yellow, and one purple spirit rings quietly appearing, rhythmically moving up and down around her body. Simultaneously, an enormous white empty shadow took shape behind her, unexpectedly exactly the shape of her spirit Jade Rabbit.
Faint red light gradually spread from Xiao Wu's body, and as time passed, the red light became more and more intense, the scarlet light filling the surroundings like blood.
The Titan Giant Ape Er Ming lay down next to Xiao Wu, watching Xiao Wu within the red light, in both enormous eyes displaying a somewhat longing light.
Time gradually passed, within that intense red light a layer of purple gradually showed, the purple light like points of starlight condensing, awesomely gathering in a round ring.
The purple ring lowered, settling over Xiao Wu's body. When starting just now, it was still somewhat unable to harmonize together with the other three rings of light, but as the red light strengthened, the purple ring also gradually steadied. Awesomely it was precisely a thousand year spirit ring.
Let alone other people, even if Tang San's Teacher was here, that regarding spirit research most profound Grandmaster, would perhaps still be unable to understand what had just happened to Xiao Wu, even more unable to understand why she was able to produce her own spirit ring.
Along with the forth spirit ring's appearance, Xiao Wu's body line seemed to have become even more harmonious, the entire person looking a bit older, whether it was chest or butt, they still appeared somewhat rounder, female characteristics also becoming even more perfect.
Only the childish nature on her face somewhat lessened.
At the same time, that empty white Jade Rabbit shadow behind her became much clearer after the forth spirit ring appeared.
After speaking By to Er Ming.
Xiao Wu return back, towards the direction she come, Rabbit have good sense of smell, smelling Tang San smell, Xiao Wu know the direction and run towards them....
After which she go and meet Tang San And Zhou Wuji in center of outerpart wear they are moving towards the direction where she was captured, seeing Xiao Wu was safe Tang San speak sorry Xiao Wu for not protecting you, Xiao Wu shook her head and speak Ge it was not your fault, After which, She tell about how she escaped at which,
she tell the The great king after listening to roar throw her and run away.
Xiao Wu sense that Tang San has already promoted to rank 31. She congrats him, after knowing what happen she feels sorry for Tang San at which Tang San didn't comment because it was really his demand was more and more which lead to this condition, to this trip the only favour thing for him was soul bone and the soul skill that he got...
After returning to hotel seeing Xiao Wu safe, Zhuquing come to her and hug her, on side all the boys also come and take Tang San to rest.
Next morning all the Shrek Student with Oscar Sausage fly back to Shrek because know there coordinator was already pretty good.so,there no need to travelling by walking. But then also then also they only written some hours before Sunset. Zhou Wuji left the children to return to dormitory and rest, he himself go to Flander to report.
After a day of travelling, fatigue was unavoidable. Finally getting back, Tang San decided to allow himself to relax for a day. He didn't start cultivation, but went straight into dreams. A mind that was always tense would actually bring disadvantage when cultivating. Needed rest would benefit the effects of daily cultivations. This was the way of striking balance between work and rest that Grandmaster passed on to Tang San.
In the dean's office.
Flender, full with astonishment, finished listening to Zhao Wuji's description of the journey this time. His expression changed multiple times, and after finally hearing everyone returned safely, he let out a sigh of relief.
"Looks like we were still too careless."
Flender sighed and felt a wave of lingering fear.
"Next time they go hunt for spirit beasts, I will lead the team with you, with two other teachers. These kids are all favored by fate, if they have any accidents, that's equal to ruining geniuses."
Zhao Wuji sat in a seat on the side. He was even more afraid that any accidents would happen. He laughed bitterly:
"This can't be blamed on you. Who would know that Star Dou Great Forest would become this weird, with this many things happening in the outer edges. They even met the Unrivalled Dragon Serpent couple. The thing I understand the least is the appearance of the Titan Giant Ape. However you look at it, with his ranking within spirit beasts, he wouldn't lightly come to the outer edges. Good thing Xiao Wu's fortune is good, or else this time we really would have big losses. Frankly, even if we did what you said and sent four teachers to protect these kids, if we met the Titan Giant Ape we still would have been destroyed."
Flender nodded.
"But Star Dou Great Forest is the nearest spirit beast habitat. Other than that we have no other choice. But from your explanation, the Titan Giant Ape seemed unhostile and didn't kill everyone. Or else, even if you used your Spirit Avatar you wouldn't have been able to block it. Xiao Wu surviving is even more surprising. What is the cow roar she talked about? Don't tell me that in the Star Dou Great Forest, there is some spirit beast that can raise a response from the Titan Giant Ape?"
"The cow roar was probably from the Skyblue Bull Python[1]."
A stiff and slightly strange voice came from outside the door. Zhao Wuji was startled. He had already heard the sound of approaching footsteps, but he didn't really care about it. He only thought it was a teacher of the Academy. Now that he heard the voice, he felt something was wrong. No one in the Academy sounded like that.
"Haha, a familiar person came. Xiao Gang[2], quickly come in."
The door opened and a middle aged man walked in from outside. A stiff face, a perfectly straight back, a first impression of lifeless eyes, but in fact deep in the dark pupils expressing some anxiety. If Tang San were here, he would have recognized the person on first sight, because he was Tang San's Teacher, in the Spirit Master realm famous as Grandmaster
"Come, Wuji, you don't recognize him right? I will introduce you to him. This is my old partner in those days, also Tang San's teacher. You can call him Grandmaster. Almost the entire Spirit Master world calls him that."
Zhao Wuji suddenly remembered something and looked at Grandmaster, surprised.
"So you are Grandmaster. Greetings, I am Zhao Wuji."
Grandmaster's tone was always that flat, his stiff face barely squeezing out a smile.
"Motionless Bright King, you don't have to be polite. You came back, Tang San should have came back with you. Is he safe and sound?"
He only heard Zhao Wuji talk about Xiao Wu being let go by the Titan Giant Ape and didn't hear any previous conversations.
Zhao Wuji chuckled and said:
"He's fine. Our luck is pretty good, everyone came back safe and sound. Grandmaster, you indeed brought up a good apprentice. When did you arrive at the Academy?"
Flender helped Grandmaster answer Zhao Wuji's question,
"He arrived the day before yesterday. If not for Tang San, he might have never come. Xiao Gang, sit."
When Grandmaster heard Zhao Wuji say Tang San was safe, his expression clearly eased. Without being polite, he pulled over a chair and sat down. Zhao Wuji then learned that Grandmaster's real name was Xiao Gang, hearing this was a little unexpected, but it was also a name brimming with masculinity. He had also heard quite a few rumors about Grandmaster. Although Grandmaster himself looked skinny and lacked strength, his character was famously strong. Once, he abandoned his family for some matters. That was when he met Flender and another person, later creating the famous Golden Iron Triangle[3].
Zhao Wuji was very interested in what Grandmaster said as he entered, and hastened to question closer:
"Grandmaster, just now you mentioned some spirit beast? One unexpectedly able to make the Titan Giant Ape pay attention?"
On Grandmaster's face was revealed a focused serious expression,
"If Xiao Wu heard a cow's roar, then, the Titan Giant Ape giving up and leaving her is a very reasonable explanation. Within Star Dou Great Forest, there is not only this one Titan Giant Ape forest king. There is still a compared to him even more formidable existence. That existence is Star Dou Great Forest's greatest power. If speaking of the Titan Giant Ape as king, then, he is the emperor. This kind of spirit beast is the Sky Blue Bull Python.
Whether it was Zhao Wuji or Flender, both revealed expressions of listening earnestly, also in their hearts secretly sighing in admiration, in terms of knowledge, perhaps no one would be able to compare to this Grandmaster before them as they think but they forget that where grandmaster gets this knowledge, with grandmaster strength it was impossible,But because Flander was friends of Xiao Gang and knows the history, While Zhou Wuji was heard the tumors....So, nobody questions him. Zhao Wuji also finally understood why he would be known as Grandmaster.
"As everyone knows, for a spirit beast's strength, apart from its cultivation age, innate talent is also extremely important. Just like us Spirit Master: apart from cultivation level and spirit rings, the spirit's innate strength also determines future development potential. But among spirit beasts, if dividing spirit beasts according to level, then, the Sky Blue Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape should both be considered the most super formidable. They possess incomparable innate talent and tyrannical physique. These two existences within Star Dou Great Forest have already surpasses at least fifty thousand years cultivation. Although they still haven't reached the hundred thousand spirit beast level, their oppressive strength is already sufficient to compare with the Title Douluo among us spirit masters. When their cultivation age reaches a hundred thousand years, then, perhaps they will become existences transcending Title Douluo."
Zhao Wuji said:
"Grandmaster, I have previously heard of this Titan Giant Ape many times, but this is still my first time hearing the name Sky Blue Bull Python. Unexpectedly it's even more powerful than the Titan Giant Ape, then what is it capable of?"
Grandmaster sighed slightly,
"Just like no one knows the Titan Giant Ape's full ability, even less people know what the Sky Blue Bull Python is truly capable of. A Title Douluo once penetrated deeply into Star Dou Great Forest. He was confident in his strength, wanting to have a look at what kind of place the core of this Star Dou Great Forest was like. His strength was indeed formidable, finally entering the deepest part of the forest. Reaching that core, he was astonished to discover, that place unexpectedly no longer was a forest, but a not very large lake. The lake water was clear, surrounded by forest, like a fairyland."
Lake? Zhao Wuji looked astonished at Grandmaster, Flender had a somewhat pondering expression.
Grandmaster continued:
"Just next to that little lake, the Title Douluo saw a spirit beast drinking water. But this spirit beast was actually the Titan Giant Ape you encountered this time, that Title Douluo seeing the Titan Giant Ape was greatly excited, he had always heard it was a kind of formidable spirit beast existence, and immediately intended to start a fight with the Titan Giant Ape. But, in the end he couldn't compete with the Titan Giant Ape, because he in less than a moment already lost his head out of fear and escaped that place."
"Why? Because of the Sky Blue Bull Python?"
Zhao Wuji had opened his eyes wide.
Grandmaster nodded,
"Precisely because of the Sky Blue Bull Python. As that Title Douluo prepared to fight, suddenly, the little lake before him boiled, and immediately afterward, he saw an incomparably enormous bull head[4] stretch from below the surface, incomparably immense pressure making that Title Douluo unable to help being shocked. The bull headed python bodied spirit beast slowly separated from the surface, revealing its hundred metre long huge body. At that time it was evening. This whole blue-green spirit beast hissed at the sky. In the sky the moon's radiance seemed to be swallowed by it. But what truly scared that Title Douluo was that this Sky Blue Bull Python unexpectedly spoke human words, saying to that Title Douluo, 'human, your cultivation becomes difficult, leave this place.'"
Zhao Wuji and Flender looked at each other, Flender couldn't help saying:
"How have I never heard of this before?"
Grandmaster coldly glanced at him,
"There are still very many matters you don't know about. Do you know how the Titan Giant Ape behaved when the Sky Blue Bull Python appeared? Before the Sky Blue Bull Python it would display a fearful expression. But that Sky Blue Bull Python at that time, from its mouth issued an ear splitting bull roar. Consequently, from what Xiao Wu said I can determine that Titan Giant Ape certainly heard the Sky Blue Bull Serpent's call, putting down everything in its hands, hurrying to meet it. The reason why the Sky Blue Bull Serpent is not as well known as the Titan Giant Ape, is because it very rarely leaves the pool at the core of Star Dou Great Forest. But this matter was related to the spirit master world by that Title Douluo. Still its existence is known only by a small number of people, and I am precisely one of them."
"So it was like this. It appears that Xiao Wu's luck truly is good."
Grandmaster said:
"Teacher Zhao, I carefully read these current students' records, this time you left for Star Dou Great Forest in order for Tang San to look for his third spirit ring, I do not know what spirit beast's spirit ring he obtained in the end?"
Zhao Wuji shook his head and saying:
"This time our luck was bad, this time due to apperance of Titan giant ape king be decided to not to go in deep in forest region, and in outer region Tang San didn't want any spirit beast around thoushand year even We give him the option of Phoenix Serpant to be his spirit ring, After Xiao Wu incident, I tell Tang San that we can't go deeper, but we can find next time, but Tang San suddenly decided to Absorbed hundreds year spirit beast, after search there we found a human shaped demon spider around 800 year which was choose by him, I can't do anything about it, but out of exception Tang San as his third ring with unexpected possessing a pretty good third spirit ability, not only that also give him the left leg soul bone."
The muscles in Grandmaster's rigid face changed at once, he didn't want Tang San to Absorbed a eight hundred year spirit bone his soul bone was atleast at the age of Ten thousand year old, but now not only one soul bone was waste but his third spirit ring position was also become waste, bcoz of his double spirit Xiaogang can accept it, but The soul bone he never want to accept it, because it never exceed the number six...But, he can only sigh because He knew Tang San Seeing that a soul bone can increased his cultivation he definately absorbed it, and already waste that position, not only that Until he didn't reach title douluo he can't pull out the soul bone which also lead to seriously situation, with heavy price.
It was bad but we can't do anything, know let me know about others student soul skill and there soul rank and development Direction.
After learning details of Shrek six students, Grandmaster seemed shocked.
"This child's food system spirit talent is unprecedented, the most outstanding of all the food system spirit masters I have met. His future prospects cannot be measured."
Flender smiled darkly, saying:
"This Shrek Academy of mine has always accepted only monsters. Did you just find out now? Unfortunately, this is the last class. These seven children are the Academy's last disciples, I certainly must foster them into people worthy of respect. This time with your help. We brothers working with a common purpose, in less than ten years, we will certainly let the word Shrek shake the Spirit Master world."
Grandmaster unhappily glared at Flender,
"If not for little San, I wouldn't remain here. Flender, don't forget what you promised me. In the future when little San hunts spirit beasts you must personally accompany him."
Flender said:
"This is easy. Only, we still must wait for him to reach fortieth rank."
Grandmaster nodded and speak first tommrow I have to talk to little San...After which we can decide..Flander nodded with wry smile and looked at master and decided to talk more and more today night...
In Flander room Both him and master are talking, Suddenly Flander Yell, Xiao Gang, your character is too strict. If you agreed to soften a bit, perhaps, right now you also wouldn't have this appearance. You truly couldn't accept her? After all, that wasn't her mistake. Furthermore, do you truly care about such worldly opinions?"
"Shut up."
Grandmaster's mood suddenly became agitated, shouting loudly, both eyes firmly glaring at Flender,
"Don't mention her before me again. And you? What about you? After so many years, why aren't you together with her? Don't tell me you didn't like her. If it was like that, why are you still unmarried, still insisting on this Shrek Academy? This was just a joke on her part, that's all."
Flender's gaze gradually chilled,
"Xiao Gang, you are still so stubborn, in all these years you haven't changed. Right, I admit it, I like her. However, the one she truly likes is you. A noble person will not forcibly seize a person's love, even more, in my heart, both of you are always my best friends. I can't forget her, but, I also will never move on her, I only want to recall the past, nothing more. Isn't it good to be free and unrestrained alone like this?"
Grandmaster abruptly stood from his seat,
"Free? Bullshit, what I wanted was for you to bring her happiness. I didn't expect that after all these years, seeing you again, you to tell me you only want the memories. If I was able, I wish I could kill you right now."
Flender sighed,
"Xiao Gang, Don't get agitated. I know, at that time you chose to leave for the sake of us three. For the past many years, always without messages from you, just didn't want to trouble our lives. But, she only likes you, even though between you was that kind of relationship, she only likes you. We both love the same person, don't tell me you let me go force her, forcing her into matters making her unhappy? Perhaps if she would agree like that, but, in all her life she wouldn't be happy. These years, I always tried to find you, she as well. Before she left, I told her, I would always be her eldest brother, forever willing to act as her eldest brother. She never forgot you, and never gave up that sincerity in her heart, don't tell me, you couldn't..."
Grandmaster smiled, on his rigid face that smiling expression nevertheless made people feel cold,
"Me and her, is it possible? If it was possible, would I wait until now? If it weren't for that special relationship between us, do you think I would give her to you? I wouldn't. I couldn't care about common peoples' opinions, but I can't let her bear them together with me. Flender, if you still are my brother, don't inform her about me, otherwise, I will immediately leave this place, never meeting you again."
Flender also seemed angry,
"Then you have the heart to see her always painfully search for you, to see her alone all her life?"
Grandmaster's gaze was somewhat sentimental,
"Twenty years, a whole twenty years, it's all already late. Right now I only hope to foster little San into a great person, matters of emotions I already do not dare expect. At that time I left like that, don't tell me you believe she would still forgive me? In this life of mine, I have never before been afraid of anything, but, right now I'm truly afraid, I'm afraid to confront her. Honestly, when I found you this time, when I didn't see her at your side, I was secretly somewhat delighted, but when I sobered, I discovered my heart was only empty. I lack the ability to repay her. I don't have the courage to face her."
"You..."
Flender stared at Grandmaster, for a long time unable to speak a word,
"Forget it, this is all your own matter. I won't let her know you've appeared. But if there comes a day when she finds you, Xiao Gang, hear my words, do not run away again. If you still are my brother."
Grandmaster didn't promise, but, Flender saw the rims of his eyes had already reddened, he understood the suffering in Grandmaster's heart, right now didn't say anything more.
"Have you returned home?"
Flender changed the topic.
Grandmaster shook his head,
"Since long ago I already didn't have a home."
Flender sighed,
"That is after all your home. Even though they don't welcome you. But..."
Grandmaster waved his hand, indicating Flender shouldn't say more,
"Even if I wanted to return, I still wouldn't return like this. Without first having my proof, I will not let those people laugh at me."
On Flender's face suddenly revealed a smile,
"Apparently, your heart truly is completely placed on Tang San. Did you know, for little San, Wuji was even beaten up."
Grandmaster smiled, this time his smile was no longer cold,
"Although I didn't know, I can guess. That person, couldn't be offended by you."
"You know?"
Flender started, his gaze at Grandmaster immediately became somewhat strange.
Grandmaster pulled out a token tile from his chest and tossed it to Flender, on the surface six distinct insignia immediately appeared before his eyes.
"He gave me this. Flender, know that what you right now see of little San, is not all of him. His true potential is still far, far from being unearthed. Don't tell me you believe that his spirit really is just Blue Silver Grass? If it was like that, how would he still become my disciple?"
Flender was shocked in his heart,
"Don't tell me his spirit also has a variation?"
Grandmaster shook his head,
"No, it really isn't variation, just twins, that's all."
"What?"
...
Filling the night, tonight's night sky brought several faint spirits, as if giving the night mist a layer of muslin, giving people a kind of mist covered water hazy sense of beauty.
When the night washed away, as the distant day showed its first hints of white, a dorm's door quietly opened.
Being tired wouldn't affect a lifetime of habit, Tang San quietly walked out of the dorm. Even though the day still seemed very dark, he liked this time every day the most.
Because this was dawn, it was a beginning, a brand new beginning. Every time, he felt himself seem to completely awaken, everything being that beautiful.
Behind talent was great effort, without assiduous cultivation, even talented Spirit Masters still couldn't accomplish much. Behind Tang San's formidable surface was already more than ten years of great effort.
Practiced leaping onto the house, only this time Tang San nearly fell off the roof. Because just when he jumped onto the roof, he happened the see a person sitting there alone, burning gaze staring fixedly at him.
At dawn, a person's mind would be very relaxed, and Tang San was no exception, therefore he hadn't at all carefully listened to his surroundings, just would jump from fright.
The person on the rooftop caught Tang San by one shoulder, pulling him to sit down at his side, the other hand making a gesture for him to sit silently.
After shock came exultation, Tang San immediately recognized, this person sitting on the roof was precisely Grandmaster.
"Grandmaster, when did you arrive?"
Tang San pleasantly surprised asked.
Tang Hao had left Holy Spirit Village when Tang San was seven years old, leaving behind only a letter. And ever since had faded away without news. Grandmaster filled this gap of affection, although he wasn't a person adept at expressing himself, Tang San obtained immeasurable care and affection from him. If not for Grandmaster and Xiao Wu, Tang San's character definitely wouldn't be like right now. To him, in this second life, besides his father, they were the most important people.
Rubbing Tang San's head, this was Grandmaster's customary action,
"I said I would come find you here. I arrived several days ago, learning you had left for Star Dou Great Forest. However, you also gave me a surprise. I didn't think you could so quickly break through the thirtieth rank pass."
Tang San smiling said:
"Isn't that because you taught me well?"
Grandmaster's expression suddenly dropped and speak then I teach You to absorb a particular spirit beast and never change your decision in any situation, Tang San know that his mistake was found out by grandmaster. so, he immediately become serious.
"No."
Grandmaster sighed,
"Then you still dare act rashly? Did you forget I told you how dangerous the Man Faced Demon Spider was? If this time you ended badly, how should I explain it to your father? You are my only disciple, and also my hope. Without my permission, you cannot die, understand?"
Although what Grandmaster said wasn't pleasant to hear, how would Tang San who was familiar with him not hear the concern and fear deep in his words? Teacher feared his danger, the corners of Tang San's eyes heated, respectfully lowering his head,
"Teacher, I was mistaken."
Grandmaster glared at Tang San for a long time without uttering a word. After a long time, sighing, he said:
"Little San, do you know, you have an unusually severe weak point. This weak point might in the future put you in a crisis."
"What is it? Tell me, I will certainly change."
Tang San hurriedly said.
Grandmaster shook his head, saying with a wry smile:
"Although this is a weak point, it's also a merit. You put too much importance in emotions. This time, if it was not for Xiao Wu being kidnapped, you also wouldn't so arbitrarily have forced to low range absorption."
Tang San at this understood Grandmaster's meaning, for a moment he was speechless. Grandmaster wasn't wrong, if not for Xiao Wu, he absolutely wouldn't have been so impetuous. But that time, Tang San's mind had already lost the majority of its ability to make judgements, in his heart only thinking to as far as possible go to bring back Xiao Wu.
Once again rubbing Tang San's head, Grandmaster's gaze once again became mild,
"My reprimands today, I hope you will remember, at all times calmly reflect. Even if it's your most important person appearing in danger, you must be even more calm. Only after first saving yourself will you have the opportunity to save others. Most importantly, you can't impetuously settle problems. Do you understand?"
Tang San hurriedly nodded,
"Teacher, I will remember."
Grandmaster smiled slightly, extremely pleased with this obedient disciple, saying:
"Go, we'll go outside the Academy. Let me have a look at what you gained from being impetuous this time."
The two master and disciple jumped off the roof, and without alerting anyone, quietly left the village, reaching the little grove outside the village.
Grandmaster raised his hand and made a gesture towards Tang San. After many years as master and disciple, Tang San naturally understood his meaning. Urging the spirit power within his body, he released his spirit.
Blue silver light sparkled, quietly a cover of Blue Silver Grass rose in Tang San's surroundings, moving rhythmically at Tang San's side.
Grandmaster attentively watched the Blue Silver Grass Tang San summoned, mumbling:
"The Blue Silver Grass is slender, looking even glossier than before. Apart from the original tea fragrance, it also has a faint sweet fishy smell, should be the Man Faced Demon Spider poison permeating it. With the toughness of the Man Faced Demon Spider silk, although your Blue Silver Grass has become slender, it should be even more durable than before. Little San, twine that tree over there, try pulling it with your full strength."
"Yes."
Tang San raised one hand, one Blue Silver Grass shot out like lightning, between eyeblinks already twisting around a large tree ten metres away, both hands simultaneously exerting, using Mysterious Heaven Skill with all his might.
That tree was thicker than a person could reach around, but under Tang San's pull, the thick tree trunk began to gradually bend.
Grandmaster walked over to the tree, carefully observing the Blue Silver Grass twisting around the tree trunk. Along with Tang San's effort, the Blue Silver Grass was already gradually carving into the tree bark. A layer of faint smoke rose from where the Blue Silver Grass was in contact with the tree trunk. It could clearly be seen the Blue Silver Grass was gradually penetrating deeply within the tree trunk. Along with Tang San's effort, deeper and deeper into the complete width of the tree trunk.
"Good, you can stop."
Grandmaster gestured to Tang San.
Tang San at this relaxed Blue Silver Grass, the strand of grass twining around the tree trunk swiftly withdrew like it was a snake, itself appearing without a trace of change.
"Little San, come and see."
Grandmaster called Tang San to his side.
"The degree of Blue Silver Grass' toughness has clearly increased, although it has become slender, under the full strength of your more than thirtieth rank spirit power, it hasn't the slightest indication of being stretched apart, in other words, your spirit power is insufficient to break the Blue Silver Grass. Furthermore, the additional poison on Blue Silver Grass has clearly improved, if you used the Ghost Vine's added poison, the result should be even better. Besides the original poison type, now it also has corrosive poison. This belongs to the Man Faced Demon Spider."
Tang San looked in the direction of Grandmaster's finger, the area where the Blue Silver Grass previously twisted had deep grooves about two cun[1] deep, around them were a burnt black color, although along with Blue Silver Grass' withdrawal it already no longer shed smoke, the severity of the supplemental corrosive poison on Blue Silver Grass could still be seen.
"Teacher, Blue Silver Grass' toxicity has increased a lot, currently it roughly has spirit power paralysis, neurological pain and corrosion three major effects. For ordinary Spirit Masters relying only on spirit power to resist will already be very difficult. Especially after this highly corrosive poison is added, when piercing the opponent's skin, it will allow the other two poisons to display even greater effect. Adding to its own toughness leading to binding even tighter, the effect is clearly amplified."
Grandmaster said:
"Although this time absorbing the Man Faced Demon Spider's spirit ring had enormous risks for your spirit, the risk is directionally proportional to the rewards. Looking at Blue Silver Grass' own growth alone is already fairly astonishing. But also, your physical strength and speed have both increased not inconsiderably. The rewards are not bad. However, I still must once again remind you, you must not make the same mistake a second time. I absolutely do not want to see a scene of the white haired carrying the black haired[2]."
Tang San chuckled,
"Teacher, I know. Hereafter I would not again be impetuous."
Grandmaster nodded and smiled, saying:
"Come, release your third spirit ability for me to see."
Tang San nodded, looking around in all directions, choosing a location between two trees. Right now, releasing the three spirit rings moving rhythmically over his body.
Under the push of Mysterious Heaven Skill, the third spirit ring suddenly flared, bright yellow light permeating his whole body, drowning out the light of the other two rings of light.
Grandmaster gratified nodded to himself, at the same time also somewhat envious, after all, this third spirit ring was something he had desired all his life but could never achieve.
Tang San with a focused and serious look raised his right hand, in his palm strong blue light released, spirit power releasing all over his body, intangible pressure making the short shrubs around him tremble.
"Go."
Following Tang San's low shout, the blue light seen in his palm abruptly flourish greatly, a mass of blue-green light left the hand, flashing through the air, in an eyeblink swelling to a diameter of about three meters and flying forward.
Along with the blue light gathering, Grandmaster was able to see that blue light's true form.
That was an enormous spider web, rings within rings, extremely fine meshed, the entire spider web was woven from Blue Silver Grass, only these Blue Silver Grass were even a bit thinner than the Blue Silver Grass Tang San directly released before, furthermore appeared a crystal clear blue.
The spider web expanded, as it touched the two trees it tightened in a moment, forming a large net suspended in the air. The three meters in diameter large net suspended there, twinkled with a blue gleaming lustre under the dawn light's illumination.
Tang San's complexion after releasing this spider net had clearly become somewhat pale, evidently the reason was the great effort he used. This was Tang San's third spirit ability, Spider Web Restraint[3].
"Little San, tell me your thoughts about this spirit ability."
Grandmaster while carefully observing the spider web adhering to the two trees, simultaneously asked Tang San.
Tang San said:
"After I absorbed the Man Faced Demon Spider's spirit ring, this spirit ability appeared. According to what I sensed of this spirit ability, it has several properties. First, because it's formed from Blue Silver Grass, it possesses all the properties Blue Silver Grass does. Poison and durability both. Second, the spider web itself has a kind of sticky property. It possesses extremely powerful adhesion, if touching it even a bit, it will immediately bind, tightly restraining the target. Third, the spider web itself is released instantaneously, with my current spirit power, launching this spirit ability once requires the consumption of a third of my spirit power."
Grandmaster's brows wrinkled,
"Only this? Aren't there still other properties?"
Tang San said:
"There is still the most important one, it's the spider web's own durability, it's directly twice that of Blue Silver Grass. Later using this spirit ability, its area as well as usage frequency and toughness, all will change as my spirit power increases. In other words, the tougher Blue Silver Grass is, the tougher this spider web will become. Blue Silver Grass' toxicity will also be within it."
Grandmaster nodded,
"This is suitable. What's your opinion on this spirit ability?"
Tang San said:
"Although it wouldn't appear very wonderful, I feel this ability is unusually practical. It has a very powerful effect on my spirit's control power. Spider web with twice the toughness of Blue Silver Grass isn't so easy to struggle free from."
Grandmaster smiled slightly, saying:
"No, you are still underestimating it. It's use is not only that simple, moreover it's an exceptionally powerful spirit ability. I can practically be certain, unless it's encountering an opponent just right to counter your ability, otherwise, on the same level, or even if it's a spirit master within ten ranks higher than you, no one would be able to throw off its restraint. With it, you can be considered as having a truly powerful position among control system Spirit Masters."
Seeing Tang San's with like a ponderous gaze, Grandmaster continued:
"When Spirit Masters fight one on one, the most powerful isn't physical strength Spirit Masters, nor is it power attack or even agility type Spirit Masters. Rather it's control system Spirit Masters. Because a control system Spirit Master is able to restrain the opponent's movements, maybe even stopping the opponent's actions, under these kinds of circumstances, as long as the other side is unable to throw off your control system spirit ability, how will they still attack you? In the Spirit Master world, control system Spirit Masters are always terrifying existences. It's only since control system Spirit Masters generally need comrades in arms to coordinate with, they're not very well known. But truly formidable spirit masters all know the true importance and power of the control system."
Tang San said:
"Teacher, you are saying, if in one against one conditions, right now Spirit Masters under fortieth rank would be unable to throw off my Spider Web Restraint?"
Grandmaster nodded, saying:
"Basically so. But still don't rule out exceptions. This world is equal. Every spirit also has their advantage. Originally were you not also thinking your Blue Silver Grass was a trash spirit? In the same way, although this third spirit ability your spirit added is already unusually powerful, at the same time it has a nemesis."
While speaking, Grandmaster from his chest pulled out a simple thing, slowly walking over below the spider web Tang San previously released.
In Grandmaster's hand was a torch, he flashed it against the wind, immediately a flame puffed out from within the torch. Grandmaster burned the torch below the spider web, using the flame to roast the net.
Just at the start Tang San still didn't see anything. But in a moment, he clearly saw that extremely durable spider web's lowest thread begin to gradually melt in the flame.
"I understand. You are saying the nemesis is fire."
Tang San suddenly realized, at the same time recalling the first time he met Ma Hongjun. At that time Ma Hongjun effortlessly dissolved Tang San's Blue Silver Grass Binding just by relying on his Phoenix flame. Although later he still got the worst of it, he still made Tang San's Blue Silver Grass a useless spirit.
Grandmaster nodded, saying:
"Whether it's plants or your spider web, they themselves fear fire. The flame burning on this torch is very small and naturally insufficient to threaten the spider web. But, if you encounter a Spirit Master expert in using fire, then, your spirit will be completely restrained by the other side. Practically every control system Spirit Master has something classified as their weakness, this is also the greatest cost of a control system spirit compared to other attribute spirits. And your Blue Silver Grass' weak point is just fear of fire. As a result, hereafter when you meet Spirit Masters with this kind of property you must be sure to be even more careful."
Tang San pondered, saying:
"Teacher, then if when I hereafter again obtain spirit rings do my utmost to think of a way to add spirit rings with resistance to fire, will this erase the weak point?"
Grandmaster said:
"Don't do that. Although that kind of thing will increase your Blue Silver Grass' flame resistance, consider, if you would waste even two spirit abilities on flame resistance, then, after your spirit power thereafter reaches a certain degree, will you still have enough spirit abilities to contend with your opponent?"
"But, if I don't increase the flame resistance, when I later encounter Spirit Masters with this kind of spirit wouldn't I lack any methods?"
Tang San said doubtfully. He didn't fail to understand Grandmaster's meaning, but his spirit having such a large defect clearly wasn't something he wanted to see.
Grandmaster smiled calmly, saying:
"Control system spirit masters very rarely act alone, the best method is to let your companions take your place to deal with these issues. Of course, you also aren't without your own methods to deal with it. Aren't you always playing with those hidden weapons of yours? Although in my opinion toys lead to loss of purpose, I also have no choice but to admit that your hidden weapons truly have astonishing power. Moreover, don't forget, you don't only have the one Blue Silver Grass spirit."
By Grandmaster's reminder, Tang San immediately recalled that hammer of his, his heart leapt,
"Teacher, you are saying that I can cultivate that hammer?"
Grandmaster resolutely shook his head,
"Out of the question. Remember, without my consent, you absolutely cannot add spirit rings to that hammer. Definitely cannot. This is extremely important to your future. Right now what you can rely on is only Blue Silver Grass."
Although he didn't understand why Grandmaster insisted on this, Tang San still nodded his promise.
Grandmaster said:
"Little San, don't bite off more than you can chew. To you, even more important is still upgrading spirit power. The spirit abilities Blue Silver Grass currently possess already surpass my expectations. In the future you will only become even stronger. You are Teacher's hope, you understand? Good.