Bab 167: Chapter 167: This Child, Why So Serious?
Chapter 167: This Child, Why So Serious?
Tang San frowned tightly and honestly said, "Teacher, I don't know why, but I keep feeling that my Blue Silver Grass spirit is becoming less effective against soul masters of the same level…"
When his Blue Silver Grass spirit was around level 20, it was almost invincible against great soul masters. At the great soul master level, few could break free from the Blue Silver Bind. But now that he's reached level 33, he finds it increasingly ineffective against soul elders. Only a few cannot escape, but those with spirit power above level 35 can easily break free of his restraints.
If it weren't for the Tang Sect's unique skills, he wouldn't be able to defeat many of his opponents based solely on the strength of the Blue Silver Grass spirit. This frustrates Tang San deeply, and he doesn't understand where the problem lies.
It's only Dai Mubai, that useless guy, whom he can easily defeat; only when instructing Dai Mubai does Tang San feel a bit of confidence. Ma Hongjun once invited Tang San to a duel, but rationality told Tang San that he wasn't Ma Hongjun's match at that moment. Without much thought, Tang San declined outright.
If he lost to Ma Hongjun, who was once his defeated foe, wouldn't he lose face? By simply refusing the fight, he wouldn't lose, and Ma Hongjun would remain his defeated rival! If he hadn't yet cultivated his second spirit, how could someone like Ma Hongjun suppress him?
The Blue Silver Grass spirit, before awakening as the Blue Silver Emperor, isn't much different from an ordinary Blue Silver Grass spirit. At best, it's slightly faster to cultivate. But the Blue Silver Emperor's traits can't be fully realized.
In the original story, Tang San gained immunity to ice and fire by consuming the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fiery Delicate Apricot, yet he nearly lost confidence when Shui Bing'er almost defeated him during the Elite Competition of the Advanced Soul Master Academies on the entire continent. It's worth noting that Shui Bing'er was not much older than Tang San and lacked Tang Sect techniques or the help of mystical herbs. Even so, her strength reached such a level that it's understandable why Tang San felt disheartened.
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang thought for a moment, nodded, and finally said aloud what he had anticipated for a long time—he just hadn't expected it would happen so soon.
"Blue Silver Grass is, after all, just Blue Silver Grass, a standard useless spirit!"
From the beginning, Yu Xiaogang never had high hopes for Tang San's Blue Silver Grass spirit.
The saying "There's no useless spirit, only useless soul masters" was merely something to encourage Tang San.
Even Tang Hao, knowing Tang San's spirit was the unawakened Blue Silver Emperor, didn't hold any expectations for it. To him, the Blue Silver Emperor was merely an excess spirit for Tang San.
Yu Xiaogang and Tang Hao's ultimate goal was to cultivate a powerhouse with nine spirit rings of over 50,000 years. The Clear Sky Hammer, as the number one tool spirit, has a complete lineage, including legendary techniques like the Great Xumi Hammer and Ring Explosion!
And what does the Blue Silver Emperor have? At most, it holds an innate Blue Silver Domain.
As for the inheritance of the Blue Silver Emperor, whether A Yin could even revive remains a question, and this certainly isn't something Tang Hao is concerned about.
Though the Clear Sky Hammer doesn't have a domain, Tang Hao knows where to obtain a stronger domain!
They only need to wait for Tang San to train his second spirit and absorb nine spirit rings of over 50,000 years each. Once he learns the Great Xumi Hammer and Ring Explosion techniques, he will undoubtedly become one of the most powerful beings in Douluo Continent! By then, will the Blue Silver Emperor still matter?
In the original story, it was the same. Later, the Blue Silver Emperor's appearance merely brought about a domain, with little else of importance. For attacks, he had the Clear Sky Hammer and the Sea God's Trident; naturally, the Blue Silver Emperor's offensive capabilities couldn't compare to these two, and its primary function was simply to help him recover from injuries.
Why didn't he start off focusing on a healing or support path? Perhaps the Blue Silver Emperor could have awakened sooner that way…
Seeing Yu Xiaogang's expression, Tang San was momentarily taken aback and felt puzzled.
Why didn't his teacher seem the least bit surprised?
He faintly sensed something wasn't quite right, though he couldn't pinpoint it. After all, this was one of the people he respected most—his teacher would never deceive him!
"Xiao San, the Blue Silver Grass spirit is just Blue Silver Grass! It's unavoidable to feel disadvantaged against top soul masters of the same level. For now, you just have to endure," Yu Xiaogang said earnestly. "Focus on training well. The priority is to raise your spirit power."
Yu Xiaogang looked genuinely serious. He was already satisfied with how far Tang San's Blue Silver Grass spirit had come in terms of combat power.
Being somewhat weaker didn't matter since he had never expected much from it.
Yu Xiaogang's contradictory manner left Tang San completely bewildered.
"Didn't they say there are no useless spirits, only useless soul masters? Why would Yu Xiaogang say something like this now?" Tang San was completely shocked, his gaze filled with confusion. Could it be… could all those words from before have been lies?
"Xiao San, your second spirit is the Clear Sky Hammer. Both I and your father, Tang Hao, hope to train you into an invincible existence."
"The world's number one tool spirit, empowered with at least nine spirit rings of over 50,000 years each, would undoubtedly be the most powerful presence on Douluo Continent!"
"As for the Blue Silver Grass spirit, let's leave it up to fate. If it can grow stronger, that would be ideal as a transitional tool. If it's too weak, then there's nothing we can do."
"Just try to hold on for now; wait a few decades, and we'll revisit this once you become a Titled Douluo."
Hearing this, Tang San was stunned. Seriously? Just "hold on a bit"? Wait a few decades? Until he becomes a Titled Douluo?
Wouldn't that mean he'd be the weakest among his peers all this time?
This was something Tang San could never accept. He held pride in himself, a deep pride as a member of the Tang Sect, and he absolutely wouldn't allow such a thing to happen! In the original story, by this point, Tang San was already on an extraordinary path!
He had the Eight Spider Lances and immortal herbs, which allowed him to successfully endure this period of weakness. He was the strongest among his peers, even capable of fighting those above his level.
But now, he had none of those! With the Blue Silver Grass spirit's period of weakness emerging, Tang San was at a complete loss and didn't know how to continue training.
Yu Xiaogang's words only made Tang San even more uncertain about his path ahead. Was he really supposed to endure for decades? Oh no! With his talent, he would surely become a Titled Douluo within 20 or 30 years. If his father could achieve it at 44, he was certain he could surpass his father, Tang Hao!
"Teacher, they say there are no useless spirits, only useless soul masters. Is there truly no hope for my Blue Silver Grass spirit?"
Even if he couldn't surpass levels, Tang San still wanted to be the strongest among his peers!
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's eye twitched slightly, unsure what to say.
This child… why does he take things so seriously?
(End of Chapter)
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