The Blue Silver King's kindness truly touched Tang Lan.
——The teachings and gold bricks he received were things Tang San never got in the original story.
Clearly, the Blue Silver King had high hopes for him.
"Wait for me. I'll return and revive you." Tang Lan vowed seriously.
He was a straightforward person—
If someone wronged him, he'd settle the score.
If someone helped him, he'd pay them back in full.
Since the Blue Silver King had gone all out for him, he would never let it down.
He slid the storage soul tool ring onto his left ring finger.
"Since you gifted it to me, I'll call it 'Blue King.'"
A reminder to himself—
That an 85,000-year-old sentient blade of grass was still waiting for him to return and awaken it.
Returning to Holy Soul Village
Summoning his Life Soul Blue Silver Emperor, he activated the Blue Silver Domain, disguising it as a normal Blue Silver Grass.
Then, he gathered all the gold bricks, stored them into Blue King,
And activated his soul bone ability—Flight, soaring back to Holy Soul Village.
This time—
With his higher level and ridiculous energy recovery speed,
He blazed through the sky, reaching the village in under half an hour.
Since night had already fallen, there was no risk of being spotted.
He flew straight into the village, then descended vertically into his home.
A Late-Night Surprise
"Clang—Clang—"
The rhythmic sound of hammering metal echoed through the house.
"Still forging this late at night?"
Pushing the door open—
Tang Lan saw Tang San standing before the furnace, spinning left three times, then right three times.
"Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique?"
So, Tang San had still awakened twin martial souls—
Enough to ignite Tang Hao's fighting spirit, convincing him to teach this Clear Sky sect ultimate technique.
Although the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique was primarily for forging,
It was also extremely powerful in combat—
Accumulating force in each consecutive strike, with every hit stronger than the last,
Until finally—after 81 strikes—all the power was unleashed in one devastating blow.
Its core principle was "using force against force."
Coincidentally…
Now that his Nine Yang Divine Art had reached Grand Perfection,
Tang Lan had also mastered the secret of redirecting force!
Just by watching Tang San for a few moments,
He instantly learned the complete Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique.
Let's Test It Out!
Feeling a strong urge to try it,
Tang Lan stepped up beside Tang San.
Instead of using a normal blacksmith hammer,
He directly summoned his Thunderflame Clear Sky Hammer,
Picked up a chunk of iron—
And slammed down with full force!
Using legs to drive the waist, waist to drive the back, and back to drive the arms—
"BANG!!!"
The sheer weight of the Thunderflame Clear Sky Hammer, combined with his indestructible body's immense strength,
Produced an explosive impact that made Tang San jump in shock!
His posture collapsed, his movement went off balance—
And he fell straight to the ground, clutching his waist, hissing in pain.
Tang San: ???
…His waist was sprained.
Tang San frowned, looking up at Tang Lan, his expression full of doubt and confusion.
He looked like his older brother, Tang Lan.
But… after only ten days apart—
Why the hell did he suddenly grow so much taller?!
Tang San: …So the Real Trash Is Me?!
And somehow… he got even more handsome.
But Tang Lan was completely unfazed.
He smoothly turned,
Once again using his lower leg to drive the motion,
Borrowing the rebound force to swing the Thunderflame Clear Sky Hammer,
Spinning it once mid-air before slamming it down again!
He continued this fluid motion, alternating left and right,
The iron block endured a relentless storm of hammer strikes,
Gradually being flattened and shaped under Tang Lan's control.
Thanks to the inherent flame properties of the Thunderflame Clear Sky Hammer,
He didn't even need to heat the metal in the furnace!
Tang San: 🤯🤯🤯
This…
This was the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique?!
He had spent three whole days struggling just to barely grasp the basics!
Yet in mere seconds,
Tang Lan had already executed 36 consecutive strikes!
When he finally withdrew his hammer, he was only slightly out of breath.
And he still had strength to spare.
The only reason he stopped—
Was because the iron block had already been refined into thousand-tempered steel.
It had reached the material's limit.
Any further hammering would break it apart.
Tang Hao's Shock
"Good!"
A loud voice rang out, startling Tang Lan.
He turned toward the main bedroom—
Where Tang Hao, usually drunk and listless, now had clear, focused eyes, his face full of approval.
"Just by watching once, you've already mastered the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique?"
"Xiao Lan, your talent is truly remarkable."
No wonder—
Despite just awakening his martial soul,
He had immediately sensed Ah Yin's presence,
And had even fully awakened into the Blue Silver Emperor!
In comparison—
Tang San's twin martial souls and innate full soul power suddenly didn't seem so impressive anymore.
Tang San's Confidence Collapsing
"Xiao Lan, explain the key points of the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique to Xiao San."
Tang Hao's voice carried a hint of expectation.
Tang San, however, felt his heart sink further.
To be honest—
He had always looked down on his older brother.
All Tang Lan ever did was lie in bed sleeping (actually cultivating),
While he had to do all the laundry, cooking, and house chores (slave labor).
And now—
The one time their father actually trained him,
Tang Lan had suddenly become a prodigy out of nowhere?!
Tang Lan: The Accidental Destroyer of Self-Esteem
"Huh? Key points?"
Tang Lan scratched his head.
"It's just borrowing force to strike back. Isn't that something you understand at a glance?"
Tang San: …
…
…
…
So you're saying… I'm just trash?!
Tang Hao: …
…
…
Are you serious?!
A Genius Recognizing a Fellow Genius
But seeing Tang Lan's calm and straightforward expression,
Tang Hao nodded slightly.
After all—
He himself had been an undisputed genius.
Although he couldn't instantly grasp techniques like Tang Lan,
He had always learned far faster than his peers.
Back then, many people accused him of showing off,
Because they couldn't comprehend his level of talent.
And now—
Seeing Tang San's reaction, he realized—
So this is what it was like to watch an actual genius from the outside.
Since Tang Lan's talent was this monstrous,
There was no way he could waste it!
"Xiao Lan, come with me. I'll teach you a new hammer technique."
Tang Hao turned, about to walk out of the courtyard.
Then—
He suddenly noticed Tang San, still sitting on the ground, clutching his waist.
Tang Hao: "How Do You Even Sprain Your Waist Just Forging?"
Tang Hao frowned.
"You sprained your waist... from hammering iron?"
Tang San's face burned with shame.
Even though it was because Tang Lan startled him,
he had no face to admit it.
"Lie down and rest for a bit."
"You know where the medicinal wine is—apply it yourself."
After casually instructing Tang San,
Tang Hao walked out of the courtyard.
Compared to Tang San—
After witnessing Tang Lan awaken the Blue Silver Emperor,
and master the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique at a glance—
Tang Hao's only thought now was to train Tang Lan into a powerhouse!
He had already visited the hidden cave.
From the traces left behind, he could roughly piece together what had happened.
Ah Yin still had consciousness!
If Tang Lan could advance to Titled Douluo—
And evolve the Blue Silver Domain multiple times,
There was a real chance of reviving Ah Yin!
Tang San's Psychological Collapse
Tang Lan didn't leave immediately.
Instead, he helped Tang San up,
Then removed the disguise on his Life Soul Blue Silver Emperor
And casually tossed out a vine, rolling up a bottle of medicinal wine.
He placed it in front of Tang San.
"Xiao Sanzi, apply it yourself. I can't keep Father waiting too long."
Tang San did not respond.
His gaze was locked onto Tang Lan's Life Soul Blue Silver Emperor!
This Blue Silver Grass…
Why was it so different from his own?
It wasn't just thicker and sturdier—
Its green body pulsed with an overwhelming vitality,
so intense that just staring at it for too long made his mind hazy.
He even had to activate Purple Demon Eyes to clear his thoughts!
But—
The golden patterns on it still made him feel an irresistible urge…
To kneel.
Like a subject before their Emperor?!
Tang San: ???
Wait a minute!
A hammer and Blue Silver Grass martial soul?
Tang Lan was also a twin martial soul user?!
And—
His Blue Silver Grass was nobler than Tang San's!
His hammer was bigger than Tang San's!
His talent…
Was greater than Tang San's!!!
Tang San: …So the real trash is actually me?!
(End of Chapter)