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Courage, the greatest anthem.
Due to a combination of factors such as environment, population of races, and cultivation, soul beasts do not possess it.
Even if they incite a beast tide and resist humans, it is merely because their living environment is constantly being pressured by humans, leaving them no choice but to be angry and desperate.
Compared to those with cultivation of over two hundred thousand years, who can freely transform between human and beast forms but mostly remain as fierce beasts in their habitats, Tang San believes that hundred-thousand-year soul beasts in human form are superior.
Regardless of the reasons that compel them to transform and come to the human world—revenge? longing for the human world?
At least, this portion of soul beasts is willing to step out of their habitats such as large forests, prairies, deserts, and canyons, showing the courage to embrace civilization.
Even though most of their fates end tragically, becoming soul rings or bones for human soul masters, from a personal perspective, Tang San still appreciates these transformed soul beasts.
At least, Xiao Wu's transformation is quite significant, no longer just a thigh pendant + protagonist explosive mechanism from the original work, she now possesses her own distinctive personality and formidable strength.
"I will also work hard, San Ge," Guang Ling also assured.
"Yeah, keep it up. Compared to Xiao Wu, I have more confidence in you," Tang San patted Guang Ling's head encouragingly.
"What? I'm working hard too, you know?" Xiao Wu pouted, but she didn't envy Guang Ling, after all, Guang Ling was also adopted by Grandpa Jack and is her good sister!
"Okay, can I pat your head too?"
Tang San reached out, but Xiao Wu, with a slightly flushed face, dodged and said, "Get lost, we're on the street, it's so embarrassing."
Tang San: O(∩_∩)O Haha~
Guang Ling: ^_^
The three of them returned to the Tian Dou Royal Academy, bickering all the way.
Huo wu, Yu tianheng, Zhu zhuqing, Lan Yinzi, and others also returned to the academy.
And this year, Huo wu also broke through to become a Soul King, obtaining a soul ring of around forty thousand years, with the soul skill: Double Sun Across the Sky.
This fifth soul ring, from a light and fire dual-attribute Light Flame Unicorn, not only further strengthens the dual attributes of the Sun Goddess, but also enhances its movement speed.
As for the Double Sun Across the Sky soul skill, it involves condensing two small sun-like white light spheres around Huo wu's body. They can be worn on the fists for melee combat or shot out as long-range attacks. Moreover, its destructive power is extremely strong, to the point where even Titled Douluo would find it difficult to withstand head-on.
When used in official matches, one must consider the amount of soul power injected, as it's easy to wipe out the opponent's team. Moreover, this move seems capable of altering terrain at a glance.
Yu tianheng is still a distance away from becoming a Soul King, but he can break through before the match begins. He also brought a lot of martial soul data collected by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family to Tang San.
Yufeng, Oslo, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Yeling, and others also brought various martial soul data, soul beast data, as well as some biographies and anecdotes collected by their families.
Zhu zhuqing also brought some data collected by the Zhu family.
Lan Yinzi blushed a bit, as she alone couldn't provide much data. "It's okay, Lan Yinzi, Tang San is your son. As a mother, you don't have to give anything in return. It's fine..."
Just as Lan Yinzi was comforting herself, Ning Rongrong walked over from not far away, accompanied by a refined middle-aged man, and beside the middle-aged man was a man with a sword-like demeanor.
It was Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo.
"Greetings to Lord Ning and Senior Sword Douluo," everyone from the Tian Dou Royal Academy, including Tang San, bowed slightly to show their respect to the clan leader and Sword Douluo.
"No need for formalities." Ning Fengzhi smiled gently, his gaze always on Tang San, and he invited him, "Little friend, Tang San, would you mind having a chat aside?"
"As you wish, I'd be honored," Tang San said, following Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo. Ning Rongrong stayed behind to chat with the people from the Tian Dou Royal Academy...
"Long time no see, Master Tang San. Your strength seems to have improved a lot. Have you already broken through to the level of Soul King?"
Arriving by the side of Tian Dou Lake, Ning Fengzhi looked at Tang San, realizing he couldn't see through him, which was quite surprising—this level of restrained soul power was something even Titled Douluo would feel inferior to.
"I'm really not used to being called 'Master' by Sect Master Ning." Tang San chuckled, "Just call me Tang San."
"The title of 'Master' suits you, but since you insist, I'll call you Little Tang, more affectionate." Ning Fengzhi smiled, "After all, we are quite familiar through Rongrong, and we've even collaborated twice. I'm older than you, so calling me Uncle Ning will do."
"Alright, Uncle Ning," Tang San said without hesitation.
"Uh..."
Sword Douluo beside them was stunned, "A theoretical master like you doesn't value face the most? You're okay with this?"
"Isn't this being friendly?" Tang San smiled and said, "Besides, I am indeed younger than Uncle Ning." Considering his age from his past life, he's only in his thirties, while Ning Fengzhi is probably in his forties.
Speechless, Sword Douluo thought, Wasn't he talking about age?
However, Ning Fengzhi smiled, "Little Tang is true to his nature, not surprising. Only like this could he become a master of martial souls."
"It's all about others' appreciation," Tang San said modestly.
"Without real talent, others wouldn't recognize you."
Ning Fengzhi, however, had a different idea and quickly brought up the main topic, "The main reason I came this time is to thank you for evolving Rongrong's martial soul into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, breaking the shackles of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
"I didn't expect the tulip I brought back to be so suitable for Ning Rongrong." Tang San didn't take credit.
"I wonder if there are any petals of the Beautiful Silk Tulip left? I'm willing to purchase them at a high price," Ning Fengzhi stated his main purpose, his eyes revealing a hint of hope.
If there were still Beautiful Silk Tulip petals available, then his martial soul might also be able to evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
"We do have them." Tang San's words made Ning Fengzhi's breath quicken. He thought such natural treasures must be rare, so he just wanted to ask casually, but he didn't expect there would actually be some left.
But what Tang San said next disappointed Ning Fengzhi: "However, I don't have them anymore... I'm sure Rongrong told you that my herbs were brought from a herb garden, right?"
"You'll have to ask Old Poison for them. That place is now shared between him and me."
Old Poison...
If possible, Ning Fengzhi wanted to seize the herb garden from Old Poison.
But it wasn't feasible.
Even though Old Poison's strength in battle is weak, he is still a Titled Douluo. Even the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo in the sect can't stop him when he's determined to flee.
If they threatened his family...
Dugu Yan is Yu tianheng's girlfriend. Once the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family finds out, they will definitely intervene. If Dugu Yan ends up marrying Yu tianheng, then part of the herb garden might become her dowry.
So, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family won't risk losing everything for something small and go directly to seize it.
Moreover, even though Old Poison's combat power is weak, his threat is the strongest among all the Titled Douluo. Once his poison spreads, the descendants of major families and sects wouldn't be able to withstand it, and no major power can afford such losses.
That's also why Old Poison and the Chrysanthemum Douluo of the Martial Soul Hall have grudges, but the Martial Soul Hall doesn't help the Chrysanthemum Douluo deal with Dugu Bo; it's one of the main reasons.
The disadvantages outweigh the advantages, so they can only resolve it themselves.
"Besides, you also need to gain the approval of the Beautiful Silk Tulip," Tang San continued, "It's a plant-type soul beast, able to condense energy forms of humanoid shape with soul power, with intelligence not inferior to humans, and not much different from ordinary hundred-thousand-year soul beasts."
This is not an exaggeration.
After Tang San taught them the corresponding method of energy operation, those enlightened immortal grasses, with the special magnetic field of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes, can even condense special formations similar to natural formations, integrating offense and defense.
Ordinary soul masters, even Titled Douluo, cannot enter without the permission of those enlightened immortal grasses.
"Comparable to a hundred-thousand-year soul beast?" Ning Fengzhi didn't doubt it; after all, only such existences can have such a great effect on soul masters.
"Do you have any proof?" Sword Douluo, on the other hand, was skeptical, hoping Tang San would provide some evidence.
"That's good too. If I provide evidence, mutual trust can be doubled." Tang San nodded, suggesting, "Why not go to my dormitory? It's secluded there."
Curious, Ning Fengzhi followed suit, wondering how Tang San planned to prove it.
After arriving at the dormitory, Tang San closed the doors and windows tightly, took the two to his study, and took out the Scarlet Rakshasa Tulip, introducing its origin to them.
Sword Douluo, not believing, released his Seven Kill Sword to slash at the Beautiful Silk Tulip, but couldn't leave a trace. Astonished, he said, "It's obviously a flower, yet it's so hard. But it can still be moved by the wind, truly peculiar."
Ning Fengzhi asked, "Little Tang, can this flower really forcibly elevate someone's soul power by ten levels, and have the effects of bringing the dead to life and fleshing out bones?"
"It is indeed so, as long as Uncle Ning can pluck it from the crystal." Tang San affirmed, "Otherwise, it's just a work of art that cannot be destroyed by ordinary people."
Hearing that there was a possibility, Ning Fengzhi immediately bit his tongue, smeared a drop of blood on the Beautiful Silk Tulip, and tried to pluck it, but was counterattacked by the Beautiful Silk Tulip, causing his soul power to tremble.
"It seems that I have no chance."
As the head of a sect, Ning Fengzhi has many considerations. True love won't appear on someone like him.
(End of this chapter)